Study Desk

Real love has no fear. Perfect love like God's drives away all fear. A person who is afraid doesn't realize how much God loves them. Fear comes from being afraid of punishment and we are destined for glory, not punishment.

If you see a fellow cowboy doing something he shouldn't, you should pray for him and God will hear the prayer and bring him back. That's not to say there is a possibility someone could do something so heinous that God would turn their back on them. Possibly something as bad as turning their backs on God. Praying for that guy probably wouldn't do a lot of good.

Anyone who truly rides for God as one of his kids doesn't keep on intentionally sinning. Jesus keeps them safe from the devil.

We know we ride for God even though everyone else rides for the devil.

We know Jesus came to show us who his Father is. We ride for him every day because we know him and he knows us. This is what it means to have eternal life.

Taking care of each other means we are doing what God said. He's repeated himself over and over and over. Look out for each other and watch each other's backs.

Listen, my friend. I want to thank you for taking such good care of the other cowboys, even if you don't know them.

They came here and told us how you treated them. Keep on helping them all like this. If they are riding for the Lord, then send them away with enough that they can keep spreading the word. God likes that.

When I make it over to y'all, I'm going to spill the beans about what he's been doing and saying. If lying wasn't enough, he won't lift a hand to help any of the boys riding for God. Get this, he even keeps others from helping them too. He tells our boys to hit the road and don't come back.

But, everyone I've seen speaks well of Demetrius. The truth speaks for itself, but it's nice to hear from others about the good things some people are doing.

This letter is from Jude, a cowboy of Christ and James's brother.To all those who've been called to ride for the brand with the love and protection of Jesus Christ.

Also remember those angels who didn't do what God had said. They are now locked in chains in the forever dark below. God is making them wait for his Day of Sentencing. They'll get what's coming to them.

Don't forget about Sodom and Gomorrah. Their people acted like those angels. They all indulged in sexual immorality and perversion. Those cities and their peoples were destroyed. Think of it like a warning shot from God for all of us not to ride those trails.

Honestly, it's sad. They have chosen the trail of Cain. For no more reason than money, they've chosen to turn from the Lord like Balaam did. They've gone off the deep end like Korah did and rebelled against God. And just like him, they are destroyed.

The deeds of their lust lie on the beach like foam after a churning sea. They are like comets shining bright, but headed for a black hole.

to bring judgment on all of them for the godless lives and immoral acts they did. Those who stand in judgment will come to regret the godless words they used to insult the Lord."

This type of person is always complaining about this or that and blaming others for everything. They follow their own evil ways and brag about all they are and all they've done. They flatter others with lies so they can rob them blind.

Stay saddled up with the love of God as you wait for Jesus to come riding back over the hill to get us and take us home.

This is what's to come. It comes straight from Jesus Christ so all those who ride for him will know what will happen. He sent an angel to deliver it to John, a cowboy for Christ.

Blessings await those cowboys who read these words aloud around a campfire. These same blessings are for those who take these words to heart. The time is drawing near!