My Final John Wayne Quote

My Final John Wayne Movie Quote

     I found this quote by Davy Crockett (John Wayne) in the Alamo which I like.  "I may sound like a bible beater yelling up a revival at a river crossing camp meeting but that don't change the truth none, there's right and there's wrong.  You gotta do one or the other.  You do the one and you're living, you do the other and you may be walking around but you're dead as beaver hat."   
     I wouldn't know how to say it better, but one day we will all be judged.  If we believe and accept Jesus Christ as our Savior we will have an eternal life.  For those who hear the Truth and reject it, they will be cast into the lake of fire.  By the Truth, I mean, that Jesus came, He died on the Cross for our sins, and He was raised the third day. 
     Furthermore, we were given the right way to live through the Word of God.  Once we believe and accept Jesus as our Savior, we receive the Holy Spirit who guides us.  As humans, we are always weak and always sinful.  It is up to us, as servants of the most High, to chose right over wrong, and should we fail, it is up to us to ask forgiveness from our Father in Heaven. 

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Revelation 21:7-8 "He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.  But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." 


    
    

John Wayne Quotes - Day 2

  I believe it was in the movie, In Harm's Way, John Wayne said, "All battles are fought by scared men who'd rather be somewhere else."

     How many times in Scripture were battles fought or God's commands followed by men who had rather be somewhere else?  Moses argued with God when he was told to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.  Jonah ran from God and ended up in the belly of a whale until he agreed to follow God's command.  Exodus 3:11, "And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?"   
     There are many today who struggle with where they are being led in order to win others to Christ.  The one thing I have to remember is that if God calls me, He is prepared to help me win the battle.  Proverbs 21:31 "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord."

     I recently saw a poster with John Wayne as the author, "Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much."  Many of us would be better off taking his advice.  I might add to that, "Watch your words for they reveal your character."  Proverbs 15:1  "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

     Just for fun, I will do one more John Wayne quote today.  "Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday."  If we are wise we will, indeed, learn from our mistakes of yesterday; we will learn from our troubles and grow stronger because of them.  2 Corinthians 12:10, "Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."

More to come....

John Wayne-Day One

John Wayne Quotes- Day 1

     My all time favorite actor was John Wayne, born Marion Michael Morrison.  I believe I have watched most every movie he ever made.  In fact, I watch repeats often.  I never personally met John Wayne, but he was usually the leader and star of his shows.  I have read that even off screen he was was courageous, had true grit, dignity, and integrity.  I researched and found many enriching quotes from him.  They often make a good point.

     I  read that John Wayne once said, "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway."

     What did God say about courage?  There are a host of scriptures on courage.  Most include "fear not, God is with you."   Just one example is: Deuteronomy 31:6  "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

     I'll do one more quote today and see what comes tomorrow.  I read that John Wayne once said,  "A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him." 

     What does God say about second chances?  There is no limit to the amount of times in Scripture God tells us to forgive.  Even in Matthew 18:21-22,  He tells us to forgive and to even give more than a second chance.  "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?  Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, until seventy times seven."   

     I have to admit here, that in my human weakness, I would as John Wayne said, "be keeping an eye on him," or either be so far away from him I would not have to be forgiving him.  However, although God does see what we do, he is always near, and always willing to forgive us when we ask.  What amazing Grace!

Check in tomorrow for more John Wayne quotes....

     

JOY

Joy

I love to wake up in the mornings and quote Psalm 118:24, "This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it."  However, to rejoice, I need true joy in my heart.  So, what is joy?

J esus
O ver
Y ou

Jesus over you!
Showing a love that's true.
He's found everyday; everywhere!
In the heart, in breathe, and in the air. 
He is the Joy that fills the soul;
The One who makes you whole.
Directing and showing the way;
Controlling the day!
Jesus! Alive in Spirit;
A gift to embrace and inherit.
Before all and in all;
Picking you up when you fall. 
A joy!
Who can destroy?
A Joy that's true;
Jesus! Over you.

"He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."  Colossians 1:17

911

     September 11 brings about memories.  For one, it is my Mother's birthday.  Had she lived, she would be 98 years young.  However, September 11 also bring about another memory, the attack on and the destruction of the World Trade Center.  The attack was a complete surprise to the American people just as was the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Thankfully, the American people were strong enough to cleanup, reconstruct, and recover from the destruction of the World Trade Center. 

     We were considered a "sleeping giant" when Pearl Harbor was attacked.  I believe we are a "sleeping people" today.  We are looking inward instead of outward.  We are a separated people in beliefs, values, and cultural situations.  The questions to really be asked is, "Will we be a 'sleeping people'  when Jesus comes in the air to take His people home?   Will the ones left behind be shaken to the core? 

     I pray to look outward in hope and in love for others, with a courage to present Jesus, who is the Savior of the world.  Only through Jesus will there be eternal life.  One day the world will once again be shaken.  One day the world, as we know it, will disappear. 

Upside Down

     When Paul and Silas witnessed in Thessalonica, there were some people who accused them of causing trouble.  (Acts 17:6) "They have turned the world upside down..."  
     Wouldn't it be great to be involved in a movement which could turn our great nation, our state, our county, and our hometown "upside down"?  When I thought about this, I remembered the call Pat Robertson issued last week on the 700 Club.  The call is for 30 days of prayer for our nation on the dates of October 6 through November 4.   I can truly be a part of this.  When we all unite together in prayer, I believe we will see changes.   We have a work to do, and prayer is a part of our work in spreading the gospel of Christ.
     
   

Creation

     The glory of God is seen everyday at home and everywhere you travel.  What's more, God trusted us and placed us in charge of His creation when He said, "Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth...See I have given you every herb that yields seed...every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it is for food."
     You see, God entrusted His people with a work to do, and He expects us to value all He has given us and to value our work.  We are to do our work well.
     Part of what this means to me is, don't litter.  Enjoy His glorious works.  Feed the birds and watch their amazing flight patterns, take time to marvel in the creatures and plants, protect God's wonderful sights, love nature, soak up the sun, and breathe the fresh air.  Feel the soil.  Yes, go barefoot from time to time.
     I have to admire not everyone gets into nature and barefoot ways, but we can all do our part to enjoy the sunsets and rainbows of blessings.  Most of all, "be fruitful" with His creation and thank Him; praise Him beneath His glorious heavens.

Psalms 19:1-2, 6a "The heavens proclaim the glory of God.  The skies display His craftmanship.  Day after day they continue to speak.  Night after night they make Him known.  The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end..."

     How can we glory in God's creation if we do not know Him?  Hosea 6:3a "Oh, that we might know the Lord!"  (6b) "I want you to know me..."
     A small part of learning to know God begins "In The Beginning".  Let's not betray His trust in our charge to have dominion over the earth.