Abide in Jesus: roadblocks

 Abide in Jesus: roadblocks by ric gustafson

There are roadblocks that occur on our spiritual journey. One of them is unforgiveness. This roadblock brings hurt relationships and a link to the past. This hinders hope that the Lord has planned for us. God wants us to abide in love not hate.

Another roadblock is sin. All of us have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We need to live as servants of God. Sin blocks our relationship with God. We need to be restored with God again. 

Another roadblock is self reliance. This is the opposite of abiding in Jesus. We need to be dependent on God for everything. We need to let Jesus be the Lord of our lives.

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David 2022 page 3

 David 2022 page 3 by ric gustafson

Ahimelech ben Ahitub noticed David right away. The High Priest of Nob and great grandson of Eli stared at the stranger. 

" What has happened my lord?". He began to worry. " Are you alone?".

Dust covered David's face. 

" I'm so sorry but this bread is consecrated".

" I need your help".

" Yes my lord".

David whispered in Ahimelech's ear. " I need a sword".

" I can give you Goliath's sword".

" Yes". David smiled. " I offered it to the Lord years ago".

The High Priest noticed someone standing nearby. " You best be on your way".

David looked around. " Is someone watching me?".

" Yes". The High Priest pointed. " It's Saul's Chief Shepherd".

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David 2022 page 2

 David 2022 page 2 by ric gustafson

David smiled as Jonathan walked through the doorway.

" Jonathan, my brother". They embraced. " I've missed you since my wedding".

He frowned. " I've been busy at father's court".

" Any news?".

" Yes, I'm afraid". He gave David a fearful stare. " My father wants you dead".

" Dead?".

" In fact, he suggested I kill you".

David smiled. " I know you would not do that".

" Of course not". He smiled. " You are my friend and brother".

" How do I stay away from your father?".

" Stay away as far as you can". They embraced. " I will speak to him".

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David 2022 page 1

 David 2022 page 1 by ric gustafson

David and Joab were walking through King Saul's courtyard.

" Be careful about Michal Uncle". He frowned. " She is the King's daughter".

" She loves me". He smiled. " We are going to be married".

Joab frowned. " Just make sure you stay in the King's favor".

" Why is that?".

" Uncle he wants you dead".

David opened the courtyard door.

" He's crazy Uncle". Joab's voice hesitated. " He threw a spear at you".

" I know". They walked out the door in silence. " I'll be careful".

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the end of days page 45

 the end of days page 45 by ric gustafson

Gabriel led Carlo and Rory to Jesus. 

Just then, the angel Michael appeared in front of them. " Kneel in front of Jesus the Son of the Living God".

Carlo and Rory slowly went on one knee.

Jesus now spoke. " I do not take pleasure in the death of the wicked".

They yelled out " we believe and serve you".

" Rather than resist the evil one". Jesus stared at the two men. " You decided to serve him instead".

Both men screamed. " We are sorry Lord".

Tears began forming in Jesus's eyes. " You rejected me and my Father".

" We're sorry please forgive us".

" You are sentenced to eternity in the lake of fire".

Both men screamed. " No".

" Both of you led many people away from me".

Jesus looked at Carlo and Rory. " The two of you are to be cast into the lake of fire".

A hole opened in the ground. A putrid odor and a blue flame rose up.

Michael picked up a screaming Rory and threw him into the hole. Carlo, who did not say a word, was thrown in next.

The hole closed.

The End

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the end of days page 44

 the end of days page 44 by ric gustafson

Carlo, Rory and the rest of his horse troops advanced toward the Western Wall of the Temple Mount. 

Carlo raised his sword. " Attack".

As the horse troops galloped toward their target, Rory looked on in horror. Some of the troops fell off their mounts and their heads were crushed on cobblestones. Some of the troops dissolved on their mounts. Their bodies simply melted. 

Carlo stared as thousands of horses simply ran away. He looked up and cursed God.

Just then, the earth moved and a large fissure opened up. All of Carlo's remaining troops disappeared in the fissure.

Jesus descended to the top of the Mount of Olives. 

Rory and Carlo charged their horses toward Jesus.

Jesus raised a hand. " It is finished".

Both horses stopped.

Both men knew it was over.

Just then, both men knew someone was right next to them. 

It was the angel Gabriel.

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the end of days page 43

 the end of days page 43 by ric gustafson

Jesus's hair and head were white as pure snow. In his right hand were seven stars. Behind him was the army of Heaven.

" I am the Alpha and Omega". When he said that, thousands of Carlo's troops fell over dead. " The First and the Last".

Rory could not believe what he was hearing.

" And I have the keys of Hades and Death". Tens of thousands of Carlo's troops fell over dead.

" I am the Lamb that was saved".

Hundreds of thousands of Carlo's troops screamed and began to run away.

A large cloud of birds began feasting on the bodies of One World soldiers.

Carlo rode his black horse up to Rory. " Well my young friend". He smiled. " Are you ready for the final attack?".

" Yes Sir".

As Rory turned his horse around, he heard his name.

" Rory Johnston".

A chill ran up his spine. It sounded like it came from Jesus himself.

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