Letter of Encouragement
January 2025
FROM THE DESK OF: Pastor Mae Duncan
TOPIC: Behold, a Greater than Jonas is Here - Jesus Christ is Here
Praise the Lord. We greet you in the mighty and glorious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. We give honor to all the Prophets, Prophetesses, Bishops, Pastors, Mothers, Elders, Evangelists, Teachers, Ministers, Deacons, Saints, and all our Friends. Matthew 12:41, The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Romans 2:4, Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? We must realize that it is God’s goodness that leads a man to repent. The Lord Jesus Christ himself causes a transformation to take place in the heart of man’s mind turning it from darkness to light. Sinful conditions keep individuals bound, thinking there is no way out, however, I have good news today. There is a way out in Jesus Christ. John 14:6, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 8:36, If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Acts 17:30-31, And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31) Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. Luke 11:32, The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Luke 11:16, And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. Mark 8:12, And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. The sign is already here. You do not need to look any longer. Just turn, repent, and accept him as your Lord and Savior. The Ninevites are a prime example of repentance and the importance of repentance. Romans 3:23-25, For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24) Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25) Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God. Individuals must realize they shall be condemned if they fail to repent and follow Jesus Christ. The Day of Judgment is coming soon. The people of Nineveh turned to God from the depths of sin. When Jonas preached, they repented. Saints, friends, sisters, brothers, and loved ones a greater than Jonas is here. Jesus Christ is here. He requires men everywhere to repent and turn to God. Joel 2:12-13, Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13) And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. When Nineveh repented in sackcloth and ashes it shows that man can turn to God from sin. He does not have respect of persons. Luke 13:3, I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Acts 2:38, Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. God sent Jonah to warn Nineveh. The people believed God and repented (see Jonah 1:2). This experience is not only for the people of Nineveh, but also for the entire universe. Luke 11:9-10, And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10) For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Proverbs 8:17, I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Ephesians 3:20-21, Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you richly.
TOPIC: Behold, a Greater than Jonas is Here - Jesus Christ is Here
Praise the Lord. We greet you in the mighty and glorious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. We give honor to all the Prophets, Prophetesses, Bishops, Pastors, Mothers, Elders, Evangelists, Teachers, Ministers, Deacons, Saints, and all our Friends. Matthew 12:41, The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Romans 2:4, Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? We must realize that it is God’s goodness that leads a man to repent. The Lord Jesus Christ himself causes a transformation to take place in the heart of man’s mind turning it from darkness to light. Sinful conditions keep individuals bound, thinking there is no way out, however, I have good news today. There is a way out in Jesus Christ. John 14:6, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 8:36, If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Acts 17:30-31, And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31) Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. Luke 11:32, The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Luke 11:16, And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. Mark 8:12, And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. The sign is already here. You do not need to look any longer. Just turn, repent, and accept him as your Lord and Savior. The Ninevites are a prime example of repentance and the importance of repentance. Romans 3:23-25, For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24) Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25) Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God. Individuals must realize they shall be condemned if they fail to repent and follow Jesus Christ. The Day of Judgment is coming soon. The people of Nineveh turned to God from the depths of sin. When Jonas preached, they repented. Saints, friends, sisters, brothers, and loved ones a greater than Jonas is here. Jesus Christ is here. He requires men everywhere to repent and turn to God. Joel 2:12-13, Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13) And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. When Nineveh repented in sackcloth and ashes it shows that man can turn to God from sin. He does not have respect of persons. Luke 13:3, I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Acts 2:38, Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. God sent Jonah to warn Nineveh. The people believed God and repented (see Jonah 1:2). This experience is not only for the people of Nineveh, but also for the entire universe. Luke 11:9-10, And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10) For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Proverbs 8:17, I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Ephesians 3:20-21, Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you richly.