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TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.10.2023.

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We are one day closer to the return of the One who coming to bring us home, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to Him,…” – 2 Thessalonians 2:1

It may be hard to believe, but there are many people, even in the church, who do not understand what Paul is meaning here. We know the Lord is coming, but what is this gathering? Well, this exciting event is what we are patiently waiting and longing for as believers in Jesus Christ. I could give you my thoughts on it, but I think it’s best to let Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, give the explanation.

“I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.” – 1 Corinthians 15:50-53

“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

“For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

What can I add to THAT! We serve an awesome Lord who IS coming again! Until then, whenever it may be, it would be good for us to be like Enoch. “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away” (Genesis 5:24).

Lord Jesus, may we keep our eyes on things above while we work for You here on earth, as we wait for Your return! Amen.

May the Lord bless you all on our Mission today, and every day!

Brother Rick

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TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.09.2023.

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We are one day closer to the return of the One who sanctifies us, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

How thankful we can be for the work of sanctification that God is doing in our lives. It is the process of being set apart TO God, and set free FROM sin. That sounds like a huge task, and indeed it is! Which is precisely why Paul says, “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” The process may not look the same in each believer’s life, but the results will be. Don’t ever forget that if you have received God’s gift of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, we have the promise that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). And that Day could be very soon!

Lord, help us to stay out of the way as You finish the work You are doing in our lives, while we serve You on our Mission every day! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!

TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.08.2023.

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We are one day closer to the return of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:8

Although the breastplate was the piece of armor that protected the heart and other vital organs in the body, and the helmet was worn to protect the head, they also had another feature about them. They were also items that were obviously SEEN once they were put on. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). Expressing the love of God toward others, and sharing the hope of our salvation in Jesus, are ways we can show our faith in the Lord and prove “we belong to the day”. Let’s not forget to put on these important pieces of armor each day as we ask the Lord to use us to reach out to others for Him!

Lord, help us to always be prepared for every opportunity to share the faith, love and hope You have given us, on our Mission every day! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.07.2023.

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We are one day closer to the coming of the One for who we are waiting, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” – Isaiah 64:4

Waiting certainly isn’t easy, especially in these disturbing days. But we must never forget that, no matter what, God is faithfully acting on our behalf. God’s Word is filled with examples, “since ancient times”, of this principle from which we can receive hope and encouragement. Jesus said, “I am going away to prepare a place for you. If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also” (John 14:2–3). Although The Lord said this almost 2,000 years ago, He IS coming again, and it will be well worth the wait! “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.” – Revelation 22:12

Lord, thank You for the promise of Your soon return, and as we wait, fill us with hope and encouragement through Your Word, as we serve You on our Mission every day! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!

TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.06.2023.

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We are one day closer to the coming of the Prince of Peace, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

This wonderful passage from the apostle Paul may be one of the most comforting in all of Scripture. We all want the peace God can bring when we are going through anxious situations, as many are going through today. I’m also quite certain most of us would say this admonition is easier said than done. I guess I can go along with that. But we need to remember that going to God with our requests isn’t simply a “doing” thing, it’s a THINKING thing. No, not about the situation that is causing us to be anxious, but “thinking” about the one we are bringing our request to. The Lord is the one who can bring about the transformation in our minds. We just need to focus our thinking on what He wants, and if you are wondering, He makes that clear in the very next verses.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—THINK about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:8-9 [Emphasis added]

May we always remember to bring our prayers and requests to God in all situations, and take time to truly think about Who we are bringing them to, and give Him thanks!

Lord, help us to think about things that will bring You praise and transform our lives as we serve You on our Mission every day! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!

TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.05.2023.

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We are one day closer to the coming of the One who is returning for His Body, the church, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” – Colossians 1:28-29

Did you notice how Paul uses the word “we” as he starts his objective for the church, and then directs it back to himself by saying, “I”? As God’s Word clearly states, all who are in the church have the responsibility to help build up the body (we) as each one of us (I) uses the gifts He has given us, working to help “present everyone fully mature in Christ”. May we be like Paul, using all the energy the Lord gives each of us to do the work He has given us until He returns!

Lord, we pray for Your Spirit to give us the strength and desire to do the work You have given us on our Mission, every day! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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If you want to know more, please contact us at: uncleministry@gmail.com

We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!

TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.04.2023.

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We are one day closer to the coming of the One who has called us to heaven, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:12-14

My dear brothers and sisters, please know that God is not finished with us yet, no matter what we may be going through. Paul knew this truth all too well, and he was adamant about reaching the goal to which our Lord called him, straining and pressing on to win the prize. It certainly is not easy living the Christian life, but remember, the glory of heaven is our destination. So let’s stay focused on the goal and keep pressing on “toward what is ahead”, trusting that the Lord is giving us all some very interesting stories to tell when we get to heaven. I look forward to hearing yours, hopefully soon!

Lord, give us the determination and strength to press on toward the goal You have set for us on our Mission every day for Your glory! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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If you want to know more, please contact us at: uncleministry@gmail.com

We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!

TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.03.2023.

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We are one day closer to the coming of the only One who can truly save us, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“For we say this to you by a revelation from the Lord: We who are still alive at the Lord’s coming will certainly have no advantage over those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the archangel’s voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

With all the distressing things going on in the world, I pray this passage is an encouragement to you! The Lord said what we are seeing would happen. However, He is coming to save us! He has promised there WILL BE a catching away of believers to save us from what is coming upon the world! So, “look up, for your redemption is drawing near!” (Luke 21:28).

Lord, grant us boldness to share the Good News with others as we wait for Your promised return, and help us to keep our eyes and ears open as we serve You on our Mission every day! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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If you want to know more, please contact us at: uncleministry@gmail.com

We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!

TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.02.2023.

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We are one day closer to the coming of the One who has made us holy, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

Many people believe they must supplement the finished work of Christ’s death on the cross with some work of their own. But there is no good deed or religious ritual we can add to what only He could do. “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:5). The beginning and the end of our salvation story was completed by Jesus, and there is nothing we can add to it. “For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy” (Hebrews 10:14). Let’s be thankful for all that Jesus has done, and tell others of the perfect sacrifice He gave to save us.

Lord, grant us wisdom and boldness to tell others of Your mercy and love on our Mission today, and every day! God bless you all!

Brother Rick

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If you want to know more, please contact us at: uncleministry@gmail.com

We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!

U.N.C.L.E. MINISTRY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

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Starting today I will be posting my U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER Daily Devotions! I have been posting them on GAB and MeWe, but posting them here will give all our subscribers a reminder. I will also begin posting videos, from time to time, that I think may be of interest to you. I hope all these will be a blessing for you, as we continue on our Mission for our coming King!

TODAY’S U.N.C.L.E. MISSION REMINDER – 05.01.2023

We are one day closer to the coming of the One who “has spoken to us”, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!

“Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.” – Luke 8:18

Have you ever heard the expression, “In one ear, and out the other!”? In our fast-paced world we live in, people hardly have time to listen to anything. But there is one thing we need to make sure we don’t neglect; being careful to “listen” to the Lord. Don’t let the enemy steal that from you. And remember, it’s not how much you get into His Word, it’s how much of His Word gets into YOU!

God bless you all as we take His message with us on our Mission today!

Brother Rick

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If you want to know more, please contact us at: uncleministry@gmail.com

We wish to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without whom this ministry would not be possible.

U.N.C.L.E. Ministry is affiliated ONLY with Jesus Christ to build up the body of believers who comprise His church…for His glory!