OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT T0 JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!
John 13:25: "Then, ( John), leaning back on Jesus' (chest),.....said unto Him,
Lord, who is it?"
In John 13:16-30, Jesus identifies His betrayer---(Judas). In this passage, Jesus and His (early)
disciples are eating a meal together.....In verse 21, JESUS has just washed the feet of His ---
disciples.....When Jesus has said these things, He was troubled in His Spirit, and testified and
said, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, One of you will betray Me.'
Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke;
Now there was leaning on Jesus' (chest) one of his Disciples (John), whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore motioned to John to ask who it was of whom He spoke. Then, leaning back, (John)
on Jesus' (chest), He said to Him, 'Lord, who is it?'
Jesus answered, 'It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread when I have dipped it.' And having dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot....."-----
So, when John asked Jesus that question, Jesus answered Him.
May WE ask a question-----'What ELSE happened when John laid his head on Jesus' chest???
It is my understanding and belief that---while leaning on Jesus' chest, John heard Jesus'
Christ's answer ("It is He to whom I will give a piece of bread when I have dipped it").
But John (also heard) by the Holy Spirit, GOD'S HEART AND PLAN for all mankind!!!
John "heard"---
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST (THE LAST BOOK OF THE BIBLE)!!!
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His servants ---things
which must shortly (quickly or swiftly) take place. And He sent and signified it by His
angel to His servant John, who also bore witness to the Word of God, and to the testimony
of Jesus Christ, to all things that He saw.
"Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things
which are written in it. The time is near." (Revelation 1:1-3)
The central theme of the Revelation is that the LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT REIGNS!!! (Revelation 19:6), this theme has been validated in history by the Lamb--WHO IS LORD OF
LORDS AND KING OF KINGS!!!
To recap.....John laid his head on Jesus' chest and asked a question of Him-----Jesus answered
John's question.
But also---John heard Jesus' heart, and Spirit, and GOD'S Plan for Man.
Hmmm, did I mention somewhere near the beginning of this Message.....Christmas gifts
(from us) TO JESUS CHRIST???
In Revelation 19:13 Jesus' name is "THE WORD OF GOD".
The Holy Spirit has given me understanding that frequently/regularly I am to lay my head (and heart) on GOD'S WORD, AND submit to Him, and ask Him to speak his heart into my heart---
that which He wants me to hear and share. And I will frequently need to ask the Holy Spirit to
guide me into the truth. (John 14:26).
The SCALE of the DIFFERENCE between John's asking Jesus ("Who is Your betrayer") and the receiving of the Triumph of JESUS and the Revelation of JESUS CHRIST-----is valid for us asking GOD "Lord speak to me about Your plan for me this day, this week, etc., for this occasion.
Listen to this: "Now to Him Who, by the action of His power that is at work within us, is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly, far over and above all that we dare ask or
think...infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams--- to Him be
glory in the church by Jesus Christ to all generations forever, and forever. Amen."
(Amplified Bible/ Ephesians 3:20)
I urge you to join me ---for blessing to you and glory to JESUS CHRIST forever!!!
For according to Jesus' payer in John 17:21-23...God loves us (all) as He loves Jesus!!!
So let us give to Jesus "quiet time" frequently to lay our heart/head upon Him (the Word of God)...
.....that He may speak His heart into our hearts!!! Ever - increasing glory to JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!
HE!!! IS!!! WORTHY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
REMEMBER MY NAME!!!!!!!!!
It was 56 years ago-----and I still remember his name.....
Yes, older Barry here, with another story about his past-----"past".....But JESUS CHRIST is
always PRESENT: "I will be with you ALWAYS"!!! (Matthew 28:20).
(56 years ago October 24, 1963-----I graduated from high school in June 1963.....then in
October I enlisted in the US Navy.....I guess that some of you are doing some calculating...
..18 years old + 56 years = 74; yes, that means I am now age 74.
Basic Training/"Boot Camp" was all about DISCIPLINE!!!
Our Company "Commander/ Drill Seargent" introduced himself to us "recruits" in a
very memorable way: He said, "I want you to remember my name. My name is Mister Jack."
"Ready, Begin!!!
Some of you may remember from physical education classes in high school- an exercise
named "jumping jacks". It is an exercise which you start from a standing position. From that
position you jump up, and come back down with your feet spread wide apart.....while at the same
time you clap your hands above your head! It can be an easy exercise, but if you perform it
at a very quick pace. and for a long period of time it can then be very strenuous exercise!
Mr. Jack had us doing 'jumping jacks' at a very high rate of speed, AND for a very lo-o-n-ng
time!!! We did 'jumping jacks' until we thought we were going to lose consciousness, or die!!! (We did survive!)
During the 3 months of "boot camp", Mister Jack had us do jumping jacks many, many, many,
times!!!!!
At the end of the 3 months, we had a graduation ceremony. Shortly after that, we stood in line to
board buses which would take us to the airport, and thus to our next duty stations.
While standing in line to board the buses.....some of the men were talking and laughing. When
Mr. Jack saw that happening, he yelled in a very loud, menacing tone "READY, BEGIN!!!!!!
So... we had already completed our graduation, we were standing in line to board the buses---
GETTING OUT AND AWAY from that place...and Mr. Jack still had us doing jumping jacks!!!!!
Only THIS time we had to do the jumping jacks while holding our luggage ("sea bags") above our heads!!! (the luggage bags each weighed 60-70 pounds!!!) CRAZY!!! That man is crazy!!!
(Again) We had already GRADUATED...and that man STILL has us doing jumping jacks.....
with those "seabags" held above our heads!!!
As you might imagine, it was a LONG time before I could think of Mr. Jack with other than anger! But I do still remember his name. (And yes, I have forgiven him!!!) I will probably
remember his name as long as I remain on the earth.
AHHH!!! But YES!!! There is the MOST POSITIVE AND ETERNAL NAME that I remember
constantly, many times per day--------The name that is above every name--JESUS!!!!!!!!!
"And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the
point of death, even to death on the cross.
"There fore GOD also has highly exalted HIM and given HIM the NAME which is ABOVE EVERY name, that's at the NAME of JESUS every knee shall bow, of those in heaven, and
those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that JESUS
CHRIST IS LORD, to the glory of GOD THE FATHER." (Philippians 2:8-11).
When I remember the NAME OF JESUS, think of the One who laid down His life to save me...
my LORD, I think of HIM in reverent awe, joy, in HIS GREAT LOVE and deep peace, in deep
thanksgiving,...knowing that He will always be for me, and with me (Matthew 28:20). I know that He will always be WORTHY of reverent awe, worship, reverence, praise, and Thanksgiving!!!
(Revelation 5:12). I FEAST on the TRUTH that HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER." (Hebrews 13:8). I will forever FEAST on the Wonder, awe, and deep thanks
that because of His SACRIFICE, I WILL ....."dwell in the house of the LORD forever". (Psalm 23:6).
I believe that literally I could fill pages, and pages, and pages with Praise, thanksgiving, worship,
and Honor TO HIM!!!!!!!!!
Back to Philippians 2:9---"...the NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME".
Frequently, I hear people say, or sing, ' JESUS - THE NAME ABOVE ALL (OTHER) NAMES'.
The correct reading is 'His is the Name above every name'. I am not yet totally sure why it is written that way. I have done some study and meditation on that.....And I believe that I have
partial understanding-----
I have read that in Hebrew thought - you cannot separate the NAME from the PERSON; And
because JESUS is King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Rev.19:16), Lord Most High (Psalm 47:2)...
that gives some clarity and deeper understanding and appreciation. He is indeed above every
OTHER person!!!
In Luke 22:19 Jesus is sharing the Lord's Supper with His (first) disciples, and He says to them---
" 'And He took bread, gave thanks, and broke (the bread)and gave it to them, saying 'This is my
body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of ME." A similar passage in (I Corinthians
11:24-25.....'Jesus said "This do in remembrance of ME.'
Let me testify: I thank Him for my being able to arise from bed in the morning and to pray in HIS
NAME several times each day. He is my peace... and He never changes!!! I remember His Name in awe and reverence: He is my LORD and SAVIOR, the ONE Who laid down His life for me.....I
remember HIS NAME with love and adoration, in thanksgiving; I remember HIS NAME in blessing others; I remember that He is "...with me always; it is very important to remember His Name. I thank Him.....He gives to us every heartbeat and every breath!!!
Seriously, I could fill many pages with Thanksgiving to Him.
I have a book that lists 344 of Jesus Christ's Names. It is an absolute TREASURE to me!!! Each name is like a facet of a diamond - revealing more of His very heart and character!!!
The book of Jesus' names that I have is no longer in print.
I URGE you to find a book that's teaches you about JESUS' NAMES--- It will be a rich treasure to you for reading and studying!!!
HE IS WORTHY TO RECEIVE ALL PRAISE AND HONOR AND WORSHIP AND THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12)
***** Remember JESUS' NAME ****
He always remembers our name!!!!!!!!!
It was 56 years ago-----and I still remember his name.....
Yes, older Barry here, with another story about his past-----"past".....But JESUS CHRIST is
always PRESENT: "I will be with you ALWAYS"!!! (Matthew 28:20).
(56 years ago October 24, 1963-----I graduated from high school in June 1963.....then in
October I enlisted in the US Navy.....I guess that some of you are doing some calculating...
..18 years old + 56 years = 74; yes, that means I am now age 74.
Basic Training/"Boot Camp" was all about DISCIPLINE!!!
Our Company "Commander/ Drill Seargent" introduced himself to us "recruits" in a
very memorable way: He said, "I want you to remember my name. My name is Mister Jack."
"Ready, Begin!!!
Some of you may remember from physical education classes in high school- an exercise
named "jumping jacks". It is an exercise which you start from a standing position. From that
position you jump up, and come back down with your feet spread wide apart.....while at the same
time you clap your hands above your head! It can be an easy exercise, but if you perform it
at a very quick pace. and for a long period of time it can then be very strenuous exercise!
Mr. Jack had us doing 'jumping jacks' at a very high rate of speed, AND for a very lo-o-n-ng
time!!! We did 'jumping jacks' until we thought we were going to lose consciousness, or die!!! (We did survive!)
During the 3 months of "boot camp", Mister Jack had us do jumping jacks many, many, many,
times!!!!!
At the end of the 3 months, we had a graduation ceremony. Shortly after that, we stood in line to
board buses which would take us to the airport, and thus to our next duty stations.
While standing in line to board the buses.....some of the men were talking and laughing. When
Mr. Jack saw that happening, he yelled in a very loud, menacing tone "READY, BEGIN!!!!!!
So... we had already completed our graduation, we were standing in line to board the buses---
GETTING OUT AND AWAY from that place...and Mr. Jack still had us doing jumping jacks!!!!!
Only THIS time we had to do the jumping jacks while holding our luggage ("sea bags") above our heads!!! (the luggage bags each weighed 60-70 pounds!!!) CRAZY!!! That man is crazy!!!
(Again) We had already GRADUATED...and that man STILL has us doing jumping jacks.....
with those "seabags" held above our heads!!!
As you might imagine, it was a LONG time before I could think of Mr. Jack with other than anger! But I do still remember his name. (And yes, I have forgiven him!!!) I will probably
remember his name as long as I remain on the earth.
AHHH!!! But YES!!! There is the MOST POSITIVE AND ETERNAL NAME that I remember
constantly, many times per day--------The name that is above every name--JESUS!!!!!!!!!
"And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the
point of death, even to death on the cross.
"There fore GOD also has highly exalted HIM and given HIM the NAME which is ABOVE EVERY name, that's at the NAME of JESUS every knee shall bow, of those in heaven, and
those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that JESUS
CHRIST IS LORD, to the glory of GOD THE FATHER." (Philippians 2:8-11).
When I remember the NAME OF JESUS, think of the One who laid down His life to save me...
my LORD, I think of HIM in reverent awe, joy, in HIS GREAT LOVE and deep peace, in deep
thanksgiving,...knowing that He will always be for me, and with me (Matthew 28:20). I know that He will always be WORTHY of reverent awe, worship, reverence, praise, and Thanksgiving!!!
(Revelation 5:12). I FEAST on the TRUTH that HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER." (Hebrews 13:8). I will forever FEAST on the Wonder, awe, and deep thanks
that because of His SACRIFICE, I WILL ....."dwell in the house of the LORD forever". (Psalm 23:6).
I believe that literally I could fill pages, and pages, and pages with Praise, thanksgiving, worship,
and Honor TO HIM!!!!!!!!!
Back to Philippians 2:9---"...the NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME".
Frequently, I hear people say, or sing, ' JESUS - THE NAME ABOVE ALL (OTHER) NAMES'.
The correct reading is 'His is the Name above every name'. I am not yet totally sure why it is written that way. I have done some study and meditation on that.....And I believe that I have
partial understanding-----
I have read that in Hebrew thought - you cannot separate the NAME from the PERSON; And
because JESUS is King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Rev.19:16), Lord Most High (Psalm 47:2)...
that gives some clarity and deeper understanding and appreciation. He is indeed above every
OTHER person!!!
In Luke 22:19 Jesus is sharing the Lord's Supper with His (first) disciples, and He says to them---
" 'And He took bread, gave thanks, and broke (the bread)and gave it to them, saying 'This is my
body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of ME." A similar passage in (I Corinthians
11:24-25.....'Jesus said "This do in remembrance of ME.'
Let me testify: I thank Him for my being able to arise from bed in the morning and to pray in HIS
NAME several times each day. He is my peace... and He never changes!!! I remember His Name in awe and reverence: He is my LORD and SAVIOR, the ONE Who laid down His life for me.....I
remember HIS NAME with love and adoration, in thanksgiving; I remember HIS NAME in blessing others; I remember that He is "...with me always; it is very important to remember His Name. I thank Him.....He gives to us every heartbeat and every breath!!!
Seriously, I could fill many pages with Thanksgiving to Him.
I have a book that lists 344 of Jesus Christ's Names. It is an absolute TREASURE to me!!! Each name is like a facet of a diamond - revealing more of His very heart and character!!!
The book of Jesus' names that I have is no longer in print.
I URGE you to find a book that's teaches you about JESUS' NAMES--- It will be a rich treasure to you for reading and studying!!!
HE IS WORTHY TO RECEIVE ALL PRAISE AND HONOR AND WORSHIP AND THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12)
***** Remember JESUS' NAME ****
He always remembers our name!!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 18, 2019
HUMAN RESCUE VS JESUS CHRIST'S RESCUE OF YOU AND ME!!!!!!!!!
During the first two years of my military service, the most important duty that I had was serving
as a member of the "crash crew".
That took place on a naval air station in Washington State. The duty of the crash crew was to be
observing all planes as they took off and as they landed.
As it's name ("crash crew") indicates, It was our duty to watch for plane crashes.....when we saw
one, we were to quickly drive to the location, extinguish the fire, and rescue the flight crew, and to
also rescue any passengers.
While serving on the crash crew, members were assigned duties based on the level of training)
which they had experienced.
New recruits started out as a "turret man". A "turret man" rode on top of the cab of the fire
truck--- and he operated a turret gun---by aiming a nozzle which shot forth (either water or foam
onto the fire.
After turret man, you were promoted to being a "hose man". Hose men maneuvered a fire hose
in order to move closer to the fire. The next position available was to become a "rescue man".
As a "rescue man" your job was to get inside the crashed plane.....and rescue
all the flight crew, and all passengers.
Next after rescue man, you could become a truck driver.
I am sure that many of you have seen on TV news, or maybe in the movies (where a white foam
is sprayed around the plane). That is done to prevent explosions and more fire.
In my tour of duty there, (By God's grace), I eventually made it to the position of "rescue man".
Later, I became a truck driver. The truck that I drove was a "tanker truck"---which was used to provide extra water, or foam,----for the fire trucks.
All that (above).....to "set the scene" so that I can tell you the main points of this message:
At the time (1964---65) that I served on the crash crew.....the ingredients that were mixed to-
gether to make the foam were: air, water, and animal blood!!!
The animal blood was obtained from meat-packing factories. The meat-packing factories are (in today's language) called an abattoir (pronounced "aba-twah"). Of course, in today's fire-fighting
-----they probably use different ingredients.
Now, let's look at some of GOD'S WORD (proof of the truth!!!):
"But Christ came as High Priest of the greater, more perfect tabernacle not made with human hands,
not with the blood of goats and calves, but with HIS OWN BLOOD He entered the Most Holy Place (ONCE FOR ALL!!!) time and into eternity having obtained eternal redemption." (Hebrews 9:11-12).
(from study notes and other research)---"Jesus Christ came into History as an ETERNAL PRIEST
to offer an ETERNAL SACRIFICE for sin. The shedding of HIS BLOOD provided a PERMANENT SACRIFICE for sin, and a permanent covenant bond between GOD and man.
Or to put it another way---(SEE Romans 8:16)
Animal blood [from an (abattoir/"abi-twah)]") is inadequate, and must be repeated often.....
But JESUS CHRIST'S blood (from ABBA is a PERMANENT SACRIFICE) and a PERMANENT
COVENANT BOND between GOD and man.
Jesus offered as a sacrifice HIS OWN BLOOD. If the sacrifice of animals could achieve CEREMONIAL cleansing, HOW MUCH MORE will the SPIRITUAL SACRIFICE of JESUS
CHRIST cleanse the soul!!!
UNDER THE COVERING OF JESUS CHRIST'S BLOOD:
1)Salvation (Mark 14:24/Acts 4:12) 9)Redemption (Eph.1:7
2)Forgiveness ((Hebrews 9:22) 10)Justification (Rom. 5:8-9.
3)Peace (Colossians (1:19-20) 11)Sanctification (Heb.13:12
4)Protection (Exodus 12:13) 12) Washing (Rev.1:5
5)Healing (Isaiah 53:5) 13) Overcoming Power (Rev. 12:11
6)Provision (Psalm 105:37a) 14) Speaking Power (Heb. 12:24
7)Life (Psalm105:37b) 15)Accessing ability (Heb. 10:19
8)Cleansing (1 John 1:7)
OH!!! THE PRECIOUS AND POWER BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!
Because JESUS CHRIST laid down His life for me and for you!!!!!!!!!
During the first two years of my military service, the most important duty that I had was serving
as a member of the "crash crew".
That took place on a naval air station in Washington State. The duty of the crash crew was to be
observing all planes as they took off and as they landed.
As it's name ("crash crew") indicates, It was our duty to watch for plane crashes.....when we saw
one, we were to quickly drive to the location, extinguish the fire, and rescue the flight crew, and to
also rescue any passengers.
While serving on the crash crew, members were assigned duties based on the level of training)
which they had experienced.
New recruits started out as a "turret man". A "turret man" rode on top of the cab of the fire
truck--- and he operated a turret gun---by aiming a nozzle which shot forth (either water or foam
onto the fire.
After turret man, you were promoted to being a "hose man". Hose men maneuvered a fire hose
in order to move closer to the fire. The next position available was to become a "rescue man".
As a "rescue man" your job was to get inside the crashed plane.....and rescue
all the flight crew, and all passengers.
Next after rescue man, you could become a truck driver.
I am sure that many of you have seen on TV news, or maybe in the movies (where a white foam
is sprayed around the plane). That is done to prevent explosions and more fire.
In my tour of duty there, (By God's grace), I eventually made it to the position of "rescue man".
Later, I became a truck driver. The truck that I drove was a "tanker truck"---which was used to provide extra water, or foam,----for the fire trucks.
All that (above).....to "set the scene" so that I can tell you the main points of this message:
At the time (1964---65) that I served on the crash crew.....the ingredients that were mixed to-
gether to make the foam were: air, water, and animal blood!!!
The animal blood was obtained from meat-packing factories. The meat-packing factories are (in today's language) called an abattoir (pronounced "aba-twah"). Of course, in today's fire-fighting
-----they probably use different ingredients.
Now, let's look at some of GOD'S WORD (proof of the truth!!!):
"But Christ came as High Priest of the greater, more perfect tabernacle not made with human hands,
not with the blood of goats and calves, but with HIS OWN BLOOD He entered the Most Holy Place (ONCE FOR ALL!!!) time and into eternity having obtained eternal redemption." (Hebrews 9:11-12).
(from study notes and other research)---"Jesus Christ came into History as an ETERNAL PRIEST
to offer an ETERNAL SACRIFICE for sin. The shedding of HIS BLOOD provided a PERMANENT SACRIFICE for sin, and a permanent covenant bond between GOD and man.
Or to put it another way---(SEE Romans 8:16)
Animal blood [from an (abattoir/"abi-twah)]") is inadequate, and must be repeated often.....
But JESUS CHRIST'S blood (from ABBA is a PERMANENT SACRIFICE) and a PERMANENT
COVENANT BOND between GOD and man.
Jesus offered as a sacrifice HIS OWN BLOOD. If the sacrifice of animals could achieve CEREMONIAL cleansing, HOW MUCH MORE will the SPIRITUAL SACRIFICE of JESUS
CHRIST cleanse the soul!!!
UNDER THE COVERING OF JESUS CHRIST'S BLOOD:
1)Salvation (Mark 14:24/Acts 4:12) 9)Redemption (Eph.1:7
2)Forgiveness ((Hebrews 9:22) 10)Justification (Rom. 5:8-9.
3)Peace (Colossians (1:19-20) 11)Sanctification (Heb.13:12
4)Protection (Exodus 12:13) 12) Washing (Rev.1:5
5)Healing (Isaiah 53:5) 13) Overcoming Power (Rev. 12:11
6)Provision (Psalm 105:37a) 14) Speaking Power (Heb. 12:24
7)Life (Psalm105:37b) 15)Accessing ability (Heb. 10:19
8)Cleansing (1 John 1:7)
OH!!! THE PRECIOUS AND POWER BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!
Because JESUS CHRIST laid down His life for me and for you!!!!!!!!!
Monday, September 30, 2019
WHAT.....(WHO).....DEFINES........ME???
Recently, I received (via text) a sound recording of a worship song titled "Abba".
"Abba" is the word meaning "Daddy", or "Papa" ( see Romans 8:15).
Through that song, our most gracious GOD has very deeply BLESSED me!!! The complete
song is extra Special, Extra Good.....
The song is a worship song - sung directly unto GOD.
***** I URGE YOU to pray...asking the Holy Spirit "please guide me to the truth of this YOUR WORD.*****
One brief line of the lyrics has especially impacted me in a very deep, holy way.
Through this song, The Holy Spirit has caused me and enabled me to worship
and pray to our Abba Father God with much more Love, Adoration, and Thanksgiving!!!
That brief line of the lyrics has set me on a pathway to greater depth of LOVE FOR, and
WORSHIP OF, GOD OUR ABBA FATHER.
(Again, it is sung DIRECTLY TO GOD OUR ABBA FATHER):
"Abba, I belong to YOU."
"Abba I belong to YOU.
"Abba, I belong to YOU.
"Abba, I belong to YOU."
YOUR THOUGHTS DEFINE ME..."
I remember that ...once I head that part of the lyrics---I stopped singing, and wrote down a prayer
to GOD OUR ABBA (Daddy, Papa):
"Oh Father!!! could it be, could it be.....that YOUR THOUGHTS define me??????
The LORD gave me understanding; I was OVERWHELMED WITH, and IMMERSED IN
GOD'S HOLY LOVE!!!!!!!!!
Could it be, could it be ---that YOUR thoughts define me --- and not (my thoughts) that define me; that I am NOT defined by what other people think of me.....
Oh GOD ("Abba") As I meditated on that TRUTH, the Holy Spirit began to bring to my remembrance scriptures --- like:
Jeremiah 29:11---"For I know the plan (thoughts) I have for you; they are plans for good, to give
you a future and a hope."
Psalm 40:5---"Many, O LORD MY GOD, are your wonderful works which YOU have done;
and YOUR thoughts toward (us) cannot be recounted to YOU in order; If I would declare and
speak of them. They are more than can be numbered" .
Psalm 139: 17-18---" How precious also are YOUR THOUGHTS to me O GOD!!!
If I could count them, they would be more in number than the sand..."
In JESUS' NAME ask Him to guide and enable us to submit to Him, read our Bibles
regularly.....remembering that the Holy Spirit will "...guide us into all Truth (John 16:13);
Agree with His Word in (I Corinthians 2:16) that "...we have the MIND OF JESUS CHRIST".
Agree with His word in (Philippians 1:6) "Being confident of this very thing--- that He Who
has begun a good work in you will complete it the day of JESUS CHRIST."
***(by GOD'S GRACE) I am beginning ...today, will you join me!!!??!!!
Let's encourage each other!!!
We will find many of HOLY GOD'S thoughts (that 'define' us) in reading GOD'S WORD.
Here is a short list to help us get started:
***I am loved by my Father...
"Father loves me with an everlasting love. I have NEVER not been loved by my Father (Jeremiah 31: 3).
I AM PLEASING IN FATHER'S EYES..... Even when I am wounded, Father sees me as
beautiful, and HE takes pleasure in me. ((Psalm 149:4)
I have PURPOSE in my Father---I am a witness to the world. I am GOD'S ambassador to
the world. (Acts 1:8)/II Corinthians 5:20)
***GOD is not ashamed of me...JESUS is not ashamed of me". (Hebrews 2:11).
***GOD has forgiven me..."GOD forgives me and cleanses me from all my sins."
(I John 1:9)
***I am accepted by my Father---"I am chosen, adopted, and accepted as HIS-IN-JESUS
CHRIST." (Ephesians 1:1-6)
***I am secure in my Father ---. "I am free forever from condemnation." (Romans 8:1-2).
Troubles do NOT separate me from GOD'S love." (Romans 8:35). "I am hidden with Christ
in the Father. (Colossians 3:3).
***Father does not judge me.--- "GOD did not send HIS SON to die for me so that I might be
judged by Him". When I believe in Him, I am not judged." (John 3:16-18).
****Let's LIVE, THINK, AND SPEAK IN AGREEMENT WITH OUR "GOD MOST HIGH". (Psalm 47:2)
YOU, ME, ALL OF US "CHOSEN, ADOPTED, AND FOREVER ACCEPTED AS HIS IN JESUS CHRIST!!! (Ephesians 1:1-6)
GLORY!!! GLORY!!! AND HONOR !!! UNTO JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!! (Rev. 5:12)
***
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Recently, I received (via text) a sound recording of a worship song titled "Abba".
"Abba" is the word meaning "Daddy", or "Papa" ( see Romans 8:15).
Through that song, our most gracious GOD has very deeply BLESSED me!!! The complete
song is extra Special, Extra Good.....
The song is a worship song - sung directly unto GOD.
***** I URGE YOU to pray...asking the Holy Spirit "please guide me to the truth of this YOUR WORD.*****
One brief line of the lyrics has especially impacted me in a very deep, holy way.
Through this song, The Holy Spirit has caused me and enabled me to worship
and pray to our Abba Father God with much more Love, Adoration, and Thanksgiving!!!
That brief line of the lyrics has set me on a pathway to greater depth of LOVE FOR, and
WORSHIP OF, GOD OUR ABBA FATHER.
(Again, it is sung DIRECTLY TO GOD OUR ABBA FATHER):
"Abba, I belong to YOU."
"Abba I belong to YOU.
"Abba, I belong to YOU.
"Abba, I belong to YOU."
YOUR THOUGHTS DEFINE ME..."
I remember that ...once I head that part of the lyrics---I stopped singing, and wrote down a prayer
to GOD OUR ABBA (Daddy, Papa):
"Oh Father!!! could it be, could it be.....that YOUR THOUGHTS define me??????
The LORD gave me understanding; I was OVERWHELMED WITH, and IMMERSED IN
GOD'S HOLY LOVE!!!!!!!!!
Could it be, could it be ---that YOUR thoughts define me --- and not (my thoughts) that define me; that I am NOT defined by what other people think of me.....
Oh GOD ("Abba") As I meditated on that TRUTH, the Holy Spirit began to bring to my remembrance scriptures --- like:
Jeremiah 29:11---"For I know the plan (thoughts) I have for you; they are plans for good, to give
you a future and a hope."
Psalm 40:5---"Many, O LORD MY GOD, are your wonderful works which YOU have done;
and YOUR thoughts toward (us) cannot be recounted to YOU in order; If I would declare and
speak of them. They are more than can be numbered" .
Psalm 139: 17-18---" How precious also are YOUR THOUGHTS to me O GOD!!!
If I could count them, they would be more in number than the sand..."
In JESUS' NAME ask Him to guide and enable us to submit to Him, read our Bibles
regularly.....remembering that the Holy Spirit will "...guide us into all Truth (John 16:13);
Agree with His Word in (I Corinthians 2:16) that "...we have the MIND OF JESUS CHRIST".
Agree with His word in (Philippians 1:6) "Being confident of this very thing--- that He Who
has begun a good work in you will complete it the day of JESUS CHRIST."
***(by GOD'S GRACE) I am beginning ...today, will you join me!!!??!!!
Let's encourage each other!!!
We will find many of HOLY GOD'S thoughts (that 'define' us) in reading GOD'S WORD.
Here is a short list to help us get started:
***I am loved by my Father...
"Father loves me with an everlasting love. I have NEVER not been loved by my Father (Jeremiah 31: 3).
I AM PLEASING IN FATHER'S EYES..... Even when I am wounded, Father sees me as
beautiful, and HE takes pleasure in me. ((Psalm 149:4)
I have PURPOSE in my Father---I am a witness to the world. I am GOD'S ambassador to
the world. (Acts 1:8)/II Corinthians 5:20)
***GOD is not ashamed of me...JESUS is not ashamed of me". (Hebrews 2:11).
***GOD has forgiven me..."GOD forgives me and cleanses me from all my sins."
(I John 1:9)
***I am accepted by my Father---"I am chosen, adopted, and accepted as HIS-IN-JESUS
CHRIST." (Ephesians 1:1-6)
***I am secure in my Father ---. "I am free forever from condemnation." (Romans 8:1-2).
Troubles do NOT separate me from GOD'S love." (Romans 8:35). "I am hidden with Christ
in the Father. (Colossians 3:3).
***Father does not judge me.--- "GOD did not send HIS SON to die for me so that I might be
judged by Him". When I believe in Him, I am not judged." (John 3:16-18).
****Let's LIVE, THINK, AND SPEAK IN AGREEMENT WITH OUR "GOD MOST HIGH". (Psalm 47:2)
YOU, ME, ALL OF US "CHOSEN, ADOPTED, AND FOREVER ACCEPTED AS HIS IN JESUS CHRIST!!! (Ephesians 1:1-6)
GLORY!!! GLORY!!! AND HONOR !!! UNTO JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!! (Rev. 5:12)
***
I
Friday, September 20, 2019
MY IDENTITY??? YOUR IDENTITY????
WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?????
Definition- Chorus: A line or group of lines repeated at intervals in a song.
Several years ago, while listening to a Pastor's sermon on a cd, the Pastor referred to a chorus as part of His message-----the title of His sermon, and the chorus, are the same:
"JESUS, YOU'RE MY IDENTITY".
You can rejoice that this is NOT an opportunity for me to sing within your hearing - you really do not want that to happen!
But, please, Open your heart to the powerful, yet intimate- Love, that the truths in this chorus will
establish in our hearts.
CHORUS---"JESUS, you're my identity,
JESUS, you're my security,
JESUS, YOU are my everything;
And I love You, love You So!!!
If we will sing that aloud to ourselves each day---that truth will become more and more deeply
established in our hearts and spirits.
We can sing it to any tune you like, or, we can declare these truths as a poem!
(The next time that you talk to me, ask me about it. and I will sing it for you, and you will know it
with the original melody.
As we continue to sing/recite those truths from GOD'S WORD...Will:
strengthen our faith,
Deepen our Peace,
and increase our joy!!!
Singing/reciting these truths will also glorify JESUS CHRIST!!!
Of course we can change the words to fill your need of the moment...examples below:
"Jesus you're my peace, Lord (Eph. 2:14).
"Jesus you're my Hope, Lord (1 Tim. 1:1)
"Jesus you're my ever-present Savior (Matt. 28:20)
"Jesus, you're my righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)
"Jesus you're my healer (Exodus 15:26)
"Jesus you're my provider (Genesis 22: 8-14)
PRAISE YOU OH JESUS---"you're my Strength and my song" (Isaiah 12:2)
LORD JESUS!!! "You became for us wisdom from GOD"!!! (1 Corinthians 1:30).
ALL GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!! (REV. 5:12)
HE REMAINS FAITHFUL TO HIS WORD AND TO HIS RIGHTEOUS CHARACTER, FOR
HE CANNOT DENY HIMSELF. " (2 TIMOTHY 2:13)/Amplified Bible)
O LORD JESUS YOU ARE EVER EAGER TO HEAR OUR HEARTS AGREE WITH YOUR WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?????
Definition- Chorus: A line or group of lines repeated at intervals in a song.
Several years ago, while listening to a Pastor's sermon on a cd, the Pastor referred to a chorus as part of His message-----the title of His sermon, and the chorus, are the same:
"JESUS, YOU'RE MY IDENTITY".
You can rejoice that this is NOT an opportunity for me to sing within your hearing - you really do not want that to happen!
But, please, Open your heart to the powerful, yet intimate- Love, that the truths in this chorus will
establish in our hearts.
CHORUS---"JESUS, you're my identity,
JESUS, you're my security,
JESUS, YOU are my everything;
And I love You, love You So!!!
If we will sing that aloud to ourselves each day---that truth will become more and more deeply
established in our hearts and spirits.
We can sing it to any tune you like, or, we can declare these truths as a poem!
(The next time that you talk to me, ask me about it. and I will sing it for you, and you will know it
with the original melody.
As we continue to sing/recite those truths from GOD'S WORD...Will:
strengthen our faith,
Deepen our Peace,
and increase our joy!!!
Singing/reciting these truths will also glorify JESUS CHRIST!!!
Of course we can change the words to fill your need of the moment...examples below:
"Jesus you're my peace, Lord (Eph. 2:14).
"Jesus you're my Hope, Lord (1 Tim. 1:1)
"Jesus you're my ever-present Savior (Matt. 28:20)
"Jesus, you're my righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)
"Jesus you're my healer (Exodus 15:26)
"Jesus you're my provider (Genesis 22: 8-14)
PRAISE YOU OH JESUS---"you're my Strength and my song" (Isaiah 12:2)
LORD JESUS!!! "You became for us wisdom from GOD"!!! (1 Corinthians 1:30).
ALL GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!! (REV. 5:12)
HE REMAINS FAITHFUL TO HIS WORD AND TO HIS RIGHTEOUS CHARACTER, FOR
HE CANNOT DENY HIMSELF. " (2 TIMOTHY 2:13)/Amplified Bible)
O LORD JESUS YOU ARE EVER EAGER TO HEAR OUR HEARTS AGREE WITH YOUR WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, August 15, 2019
DIVINE APPOINTMENT!!!
Some of Jesus' promises in answer to our Prayers!!
Her name was "Cindy". The place in which we met was Benchmark Physical Therapy,
in Dahlonega, Ga.
Approximately 2 years ago, while I was engaged in rehabilitation following total
knee joint replacement surgery (left knee).
In HOLY GOD'S perfect timing---(Remember - HE had written all our days before
our day of birth [Psalm 139:16]).
So in GOD'S perfect timing, on a particular afternoon, I was there doing my assigned
exercises.
As usual, I was wearing one of my "JESUS - WORD OF GOD" T-SHIRTS.
the therapy room is narrow, and very long. I was near the middle of the room.
When I heard the front door, I looked to see if it was one of my friends coming in.......
But it was not anyone that I already knew.
When I did look up...I saw a young woman standing just inside the door. She was looking around
at all the people, as if she were looking for a specific person. When our "eyes met",....I sensed that
our LORD was directing me to move closer toward her. As I approached her, she began talking to
me about her children. She stated that she had 2 teen-age children - a daughter named "Taylor", and a son named "Jacob".
This Mother's name is "Cindy" .
Cindy further shared that she had always been diligent in teaching Taylor and Jacob to read and study their Bible, and that "now that Taylor and Jacob were teenagers... she (Cindy) was concerned that they were becoming more
"worldly",and they were less interested in JESUS CHRIST.
As I listened to Cindy's concern, the HOLY SPIRIT brought to my remembrance some Bible verses
I should share with her:
1) John 14:26 (Jesus speaking) "the HOLY SPIRIT... will bring to your remembrance all things that I have said to you."
2)John 16:13 (Jesus speaking) "He...(THE HOLY SPIRIT...He will guide you into all truth."
To Summarize: Because Cindy has taught Taylor and Jacob the importance of Bible study...
[as long as they live] Cindy can pray that The HOLY SPIRIT will bring the Bible verses to
the remembrance of Taylor and Jacob; and Cindy can ask the HOLY SPIRIT to guide them into
the truth!!!
Before that day in Benchmark - I had never seen Cindy: and I have not seen her since.
Because God is "faithful to His Word and to His righteous Character (2 Timothy 2:13/Amplified Bible). I do continue to enjoy the privilege of praying for Cindy, Taylor, and Jacob--- and I fully
expect to see Cindy, Taylor, and Jacob in Heaven!!!
Of course these same Bible principles can be used in praying for any persons.
"'HOLY! HOLY! HOLY! is the LORD OF HOSTS" (Isaiah 6:3)
"THEY SING THE SONG OF MOSES, the servant of GOD, and the song of the LAMB, saying
Great and marvelous are Your works, L0RD GOD ALMIGHTY!!! Just and true are Your ways
O KING of the saints!--- Who shall not behold You in Awe, O LORD, AND glorify YOUR NAME? For You alone are HOLY!!! For all nations shall come and worship before YOU..." (Revelation
15:3-4).
Some of Jesus' promises in answer to our Prayers!!
Her name was "Cindy". The place in which we met was Benchmark Physical Therapy,
in Dahlonega, Ga.
Approximately 2 years ago, while I was engaged in rehabilitation following total
knee joint replacement surgery (left knee).
In HOLY GOD'S perfect timing---(Remember - HE had written all our days before
our day of birth [Psalm 139:16]).
So in GOD'S perfect timing, on a particular afternoon, I was there doing my assigned
exercises.
As usual, I was wearing one of my "JESUS - WORD OF GOD" T-SHIRTS.
the therapy room is narrow, and very long. I was near the middle of the room.
When I heard the front door, I looked to see if it was one of my friends coming in.......
But it was not anyone that I already knew.
When I did look up...I saw a young woman standing just inside the door. She was looking around
at all the people, as if she were looking for a specific person. When our "eyes met",....I sensed that
our LORD was directing me to move closer toward her. As I approached her, she began talking to
me about her children. She stated that she had 2 teen-age children - a daughter named "Taylor", and a son named "Jacob".
This Mother's name is "Cindy" .
Cindy further shared that she had always been diligent in teaching Taylor and Jacob to read and study their Bible, and that "now that Taylor and Jacob were teenagers... she (Cindy) was concerned that they were becoming more
"worldly",and they were less interested in JESUS CHRIST.
As I listened to Cindy's concern, the HOLY SPIRIT brought to my remembrance some Bible verses
I should share with her:
1) John 14:26 (Jesus speaking) "the HOLY SPIRIT... will bring to your remembrance all things that I have said to you."
2)John 16:13 (Jesus speaking) "He...(THE HOLY SPIRIT...He will guide you into all truth."
To Summarize: Because Cindy has taught Taylor and Jacob the importance of Bible study...
[as long as they live] Cindy can pray that The HOLY SPIRIT will bring the Bible verses to
the remembrance of Taylor and Jacob; and Cindy can ask the HOLY SPIRIT to guide them into
the truth!!!
Before that day in Benchmark - I had never seen Cindy: and I have not seen her since.
Because God is "faithful to His Word and to His righteous Character (2 Timothy 2:13/Amplified Bible). I do continue to enjoy the privilege of praying for Cindy, Taylor, and Jacob--- and I fully
expect to see Cindy, Taylor, and Jacob in Heaven!!!
Of course these same Bible principles can be used in praying for any persons.
"'HOLY! HOLY! HOLY! is the LORD OF HOSTS" (Isaiah 6:3)
"THEY SING THE SONG OF MOSES, the servant of GOD, and the song of the LAMB, saying
Great and marvelous are Your works, L0RD GOD ALMIGHTY!!! Just and true are Your ways
O KING of the saints!--- Who shall not behold You in Awe, O LORD, AND glorify YOUR NAME? For You alone are HOLY!!! For all nations shall come and worship before YOU..." (Revelation
15:3-4).
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
THE BEST!!!
If you have already read all of the BIBLE/GOD'S WORD---
Then the best thing that you can do is....READ IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
Years ago, I learned through my Father-in-Love...that if you read five (5) chapters
of Psalms per day, and read one (1) chapter each day of Proverbs.....then every month
you will have read both of those books completely!!!***Please, Let me put right here a note of explanation:
Above, I stated that I learned this about "reading Psalms and Proverbs" through
my Father-in-Love....."
Of course, the term "Father-in-law is the more commonly used term.....
My Father-in-LOVE Pastor/Missionary Jarrett D. Ragan NEVER introduced
me to other people as "son-in-law"-----He always introduced me as His "son-in-love".
I did learn MANY good things through Him (Father-in-Love) Jarrett D. Ragan, and through
my "Mother-in-Love" Charlotte Ragan. To be completely accurate --- I continue to learn
many good Biblical truths through my (Gift-from-GOD) wife Mary R. Coker!!!
As mentioned above, reading monthly through both Psalms and Proverbs is a major part
of my Bible study (ongoing). By GOD'S Grace, I do read much in other parts of God's
Word also.
So, over many years, I have read Psalms and Proverbs through many times, probably
hundreds of times!!! Recently I discovered a very important truth that is very personal
to me.
In Psalm 22 - David is speaking Prophetically of the suffering of JESUS CHRIST which will occur while
He was being crucified (for my sins and yours).
Psalm 22:1 "MY GOD, MY GOD, "Why have YOU forsaken me? Why are You so far from
the WORDS of my groaning?"
in Matthew 27:46, and Mark 15:34 is where (and when) Jesus declared these words while on
His cross: "MY GOD, MY GOD, why have YOU forsaken Me? Why are You so far from the
WORDS of my GROANING?"
Now, go forward only 2 verses (to Psalm 22:3--- ""But YOU (GOD) are HOLY---enthroned
in the PRAISES of Your people."
HOLY GOD is indeed EVERYWHERE PRESENT (SEE Psalm 139:1-24). and in my Study
Bible, there are "study helps"..."listen" to this: "It is essential to UNDERSTAND and ACCEPT: The PRESENCE of God's Kingdom Power is DIRECTLY related to the PRACTICE of GOD'S PRAISE.
The verb "enthroned" indicates that wherever GOD'S people PRAISE HIS NAME, He is ready
to manifest His Kingdom's Power in the way most appropriate to the situation, as His RULE
is invited to invade our setting.
TO RE-CAP:
1) GOD IS ALWAYS WORTHY TO RECEIVE PRAISE (Revelation 5:12)
2)HE NEVER CHANGES (Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8)
3) HIS VERY PRESENCE IS ENTHRONED ****IN OUR PRAISES OF HIM***.
4)HIS PRESENCE IS (NOT) IN OUR WORDS OF GROANING.
"EVERY BREATH THAT I TAKE IS A BREATH I CAN USE TO PRAISE JESUS CHRIST"!!!!!!!!!
What about your every breath?
Here and now let's increase the frequency and fervency of our PRAISES OF HIM!!!!!!!!!
O GOD!!! COME YOUR KINGDOM!!! BE DONE YOUR WILL ON EARTH AS IT IN
HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!
If you have already read all of the BIBLE/GOD'S WORD---
Then the best thing that you can do is....READ IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
Years ago, I learned through my Father-in-Love...that if you read five (5) chapters
of Psalms per day, and read one (1) chapter each day of Proverbs.....then every month
you will have read both of those books completely!!!***Please, Let me put right here a note of explanation:
Above, I stated that I learned this about "reading Psalms and Proverbs" through
my Father-in-Love....."
Of course, the term "Father-in-law is the more commonly used term.....
My Father-in-LOVE Pastor/Missionary Jarrett D. Ragan NEVER introduced
me to other people as "son-in-law"-----He always introduced me as His "son-in-love".
I did learn MANY good things through Him (Father-in-Love) Jarrett D. Ragan, and through
my "Mother-in-Love" Charlotte Ragan. To be completely accurate --- I continue to learn
many good Biblical truths through my (Gift-from-GOD) wife Mary R. Coker!!!
As mentioned above, reading monthly through both Psalms and Proverbs is a major part
of my Bible study (ongoing). By GOD'S Grace, I do read much in other parts of God's
Word also.
So, over many years, I have read Psalms and Proverbs through many times, probably
hundreds of times!!! Recently I discovered a very important truth that is very personal
to me.
In Psalm 22 - David is speaking Prophetically of the suffering of JESUS CHRIST which will occur while
He was being crucified (for my sins and yours).
Psalm 22:1 "MY GOD, MY GOD, "Why have YOU forsaken me? Why are You so far from
the WORDS of my groaning?"
in Matthew 27:46, and Mark 15:34 is where (and when) Jesus declared these words while on
His cross: "MY GOD, MY GOD, why have YOU forsaken Me? Why are You so far from the
WORDS of my GROANING?"
Now, go forward only 2 verses (to Psalm 22:3--- ""But YOU (GOD) are HOLY---enthroned
in the PRAISES of Your people."
HOLY GOD is indeed EVERYWHERE PRESENT (SEE Psalm 139:1-24). and in my Study
Bible, there are "study helps"..."listen" to this: "It is essential to UNDERSTAND and ACCEPT: The PRESENCE of God's Kingdom Power is DIRECTLY related to the PRACTICE of GOD'S PRAISE.
The verb "enthroned" indicates that wherever GOD'S people PRAISE HIS NAME, He is ready
to manifest His Kingdom's Power in the way most appropriate to the situation, as His RULE
is invited to invade our setting.
TO RE-CAP:
1) GOD IS ALWAYS WORTHY TO RECEIVE PRAISE (Revelation 5:12)
2)HE NEVER CHANGES (Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8)
3) HIS VERY PRESENCE IS ENTHRONED ****IN OUR PRAISES OF HIM***.
4)HIS PRESENCE IS (NOT) IN OUR WORDS OF GROANING.
"EVERY BREATH THAT I TAKE IS A BREATH I CAN USE TO PRAISE JESUS CHRIST"!!!!!!!!!
What about your every breath?
Here and now let's increase the frequency and fervency of our PRAISES OF HIM!!!!!!!!!
O GOD!!! COME YOUR KINGDOM!!! BE DONE YOUR WILL ON EARTH AS IT IN
HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
BY MY FATHER'S HAND!!!!!!!!!
6/15/19
I have spent some time this morning searching for Daddy's "walking stick".
My Daddy/papa (Joe Taylor) that raised me from age 6...He was a farmer.
He owned a small farm; He bought and sold cattle, horses, mules and hogs.
One of the tools that Daddy used on his farm was called his "walking stick".
(Daddy was not disabled in any way so that he needed a stick to aid him in
walking.) His stick was simply a tool.
His stick was similar to a shepherd's "crook", or "crosier".
Definition: crosier: a crooked cross - a symbolic representation of the structure
on which JESUS was crucified.
On my Daddy's walking stick, the upper end is curved into a "hook-shape".
As it is referred to in Psalm 23:4, (Lord), "Your rod and Your staff, they comfort
me."
Definition: comfort (Strong's # 5162), nacham ("nah-chahm"). The "ch" of the
word makes it have a hard "k" sound (similar sound to the words "comfort", and "calm)".
In it's sense of comfort, nacham does not describe casual sympathy, but rather deep empathy.
It is like "weeping with those who weep".
A shepherd is known to use his staff to both "protect", and to guide his sheep.
How about THAT for a definition of "comfort"--- our Holy Savior/Shepherd JESUS
"guides us and protects us"!!!
Earlier in this message, I referred to "Daddy's walking stick".....Actually, I have two (2)
walking sticks that once belonged to Daddy.
Let me give you a more detailed description of a "walking stick" like those which Daddy had:
A wooden stick with one end curved into a "hook shape". The stick(s) are carved with "ridges"
on the crook ("handle"). These "ridges" afford a more secure grip on the stick by the shepherd's
hand.
On one of the (2) walking sticks that I have.....the "ridges" on the handle have been "smoothed"
into a polished surface by MY FATHER'S HAND". That makes the walking stick both
more beautiful and precious to me!!!!!!!
Let us continue to submit our days to JESUS CHRIST our Shepherd so that He can make us
more beautiful (more into His image!!!)
As we more and more allow Him to shape and polish our lives by using both our joyous times and our difficult times..... so that other people can see
HIS image reflected through our lives!!!
"Fear not, for I am with you, I will strengthen you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)
"The Lord is my Shepherd." (Psalm 23:1)
And the arms of His hands were made strong by the hands of the MIGHTY GOD OF JACOB,
from there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel". (Genesis 49:24)
I say, "YOU are my GOD, my times are in YOUR HAND." (Psalm 31:18)
ALL GLORY TO THE "KING OF KINGS" (Revelation 19:16)
6/15/19
I have spent some time this morning searching for Daddy's "walking stick".
My Daddy/papa (Joe Taylor) that raised me from age 6...He was a farmer.
He owned a small farm; He bought and sold cattle, horses, mules and hogs.
One of the tools that Daddy used on his farm was called his "walking stick".
(Daddy was not disabled in any way so that he needed a stick to aid him in
walking.) His stick was simply a tool.
His stick was similar to a shepherd's "crook", or "crosier".
Definition: crosier: a crooked cross - a symbolic representation of the structure
on which JESUS was crucified.
On my Daddy's walking stick, the upper end is curved into a "hook-shape".
As it is referred to in Psalm 23:4, (Lord), "Your rod and Your staff, they comfort
me."
Definition: comfort (Strong's # 5162), nacham ("nah-chahm"). The "ch" of the
word makes it have a hard "k" sound (similar sound to the words "comfort", and "calm)".
In it's sense of comfort, nacham does not describe casual sympathy, but rather deep empathy.
It is like "weeping with those who weep".
A shepherd is known to use his staff to both "protect", and to guide his sheep.
How about THAT for a definition of "comfort"--- our Holy Savior/Shepherd JESUS
"guides us and protects us"!!!
Earlier in this message, I referred to "Daddy's walking stick".....Actually, I have two (2)
walking sticks that once belonged to Daddy.
Let me give you a more detailed description of a "walking stick" like those which Daddy had:
A wooden stick with one end curved into a "hook shape". The stick(s) are carved with "ridges"
on the crook ("handle"). These "ridges" afford a more secure grip on the stick by the shepherd's
hand.
On one of the (2) walking sticks that I have.....the "ridges" on the handle have been "smoothed"
into a polished surface by MY FATHER'S HAND". That makes the walking stick both
more beautiful and precious to me!!!!!!!
Let us continue to submit our days to JESUS CHRIST our Shepherd so that He can make us
more beautiful (more into His image!!!)
As we more and more allow Him to shape and polish our lives by using both our joyous times and our difficult times..... so that other people can see
HIS image reflected through our lives!!!
"Fear not, for I am with you, I will strengthen you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)
"The Lord is my Shepherd." (Psalm 23:1)
And the arms of His hands were made strong by the hands of the MIGHTY GOD OF JACOB,
from there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel". (Genesis 49:24)
I say, "YOU are my GOD, my times are in YOUR HAND." (Psalm 31:18)
ALL GLORY TO THE "KING OF KINGS" (Revelation 19:16)
Monday, May 27, 2019
BROKEN SEASHELL.......TREASURE........WONDER!!!!!!!!!
DEFINITION: WONDER---ISAIAH 9:6 ONE OF THE TITLES OF JESUS CHRIST
IS . "WONDER"-(1)-- IN PSALM 119:18 THE PSALMIST PRAYS THAT GOD WILL
REVEAL TO HIM "WONDROUS THINGS" FROM THE LAW OF THE LORD:
MATTERS BEYOND NORMAL HUMAN PERCEPTION REQUIRING SUPERNATURAL
INSIGHT TO SEE THEM.
(2) WONDER ---"EXTRAORDINARY OCCURENCES, ETC. THEY CAUSE THE OBSERVER
TO MARVEL, OR BE IN AWE.
(3) TO WONDER---TO BE IN A STATE OF RAPT ATTENTION TOWARD THE EXTRA-ORDINARY OR MYSTERIOUS.
(4) RAPT---TRANSPORTED WITH EMOTION (AS LOVE, DELIGHT, OR REVERENT AWE)
I KNOW, THAT IS A LOT OF DEFINITIONS, BUT I HAD TO SET A "FIRM FOUNDATION" FOR THIS TO BUILD UPON!!!!!!!
Only about 2 years ago, my wife (MARY) and I were on vacation at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
On most of the days that we were there---We made sure that in our chairs and treasured the sunset.
One particular afternoon - when the sky was beginning to darken.....there were only two families still on that section of the beach.
Mary and I were not at all acquainted with the other family---who were in their chairs about 30 feet from us.
To the best of my memory--- the other family was an adult couple, with a young daughter. Mary and I both enjoyed watching the little girl as she played in the sand. The little girl began to search for
sea shells........When she saw a sea shell that she especially liked---she would put it aside for keeping, putting the other shells back on the sand.
When she picked up a particular shell....she examined it more closely, and with a look of joy and
wonder on her face........she walked over to where Mary and I were sitting---and she carefully showed
her (treasure) to us. Her face almost "glowed" with wonder and awe at the TREASURE in her hand!!!
Mary and I both admired her (treasure), and thanked her for sharing it with us; and we Blessed her!!!
Definition: "treasure"---especially precious or valuable. In the eyes of the world there is/was very
little value in a broken sea shell.........
But in the eyes, and in the HEART of that little girl---there was GREAT VALUE in her discovery---
the sea shell.
Although she might not know it- there was great value (TREASURE) in our appreciation of her
sharing HER treasure with us!!!
Ongoing...there is (great TREASURE) for me---in that I remember her often and pray for her and
her family---That thrills my heart every time!!!
And there is TREASURE for my heart in anticipating the probability of seeing her and her family in heaven!!!!!!!!
Once for all time and into eternity the "ONE TRUE GOD" (John 17:3) established our value to HIM-
--by the great and terrible price that He paid in sending HIS SON JESUS to suffer and die for OUR
sins!!!
JESUS "had no stately form, nor splendor.
HE was despised and forsaken by men.....a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.....HE was stricken, smitten, afflicted, wounded, beaten, bruised, crushed, and crucified" - for the sins of us all
(Isaiah 53:2-5).
Also, there is continuing wonder for me/us in contemplating there we serve such a HOLY GOD WHO loves us enough to pay that terrible price (see above) for us; HOLY GOD WHO put
Mary and me on that section of that beach, that day, and that specific time.....so that we could see/
experience her TREASURE....and pray ongoing that she will soon and FOREVER belong to, and
experience the ONE (HOLY GOD) WHO treasures her ---beyond words to describe how TOTALLY
HE treasures her
DEFINITION: WONDER---ISAIAH 9:6 ONE OF THE TITLES OF JESUS CHRIST
IS . "WONDER"-(1)-- IN PSALM 119:18 THE PSALMIST PRAYS THAT GOD WILL
REVEAL TO HIM "WONDROUS THINGS" FROM THE LAW OF THE LORD:
MATTERS BEYOND NORMAL HUMAN PERCEPTION REQUIRING SUPERNATURAL
INSIGHT TO SEE THEM.
(2) WONDER ---"EXTRAORDINARY OCCURENCES, ETC. THEY CAUSE THE OBSERVER
TO MARVEL, OR BE IN AWE.
(3) TO WONDER---TO BE IN A STATE OF RAPT ATTENTION TOWARD THE EXTRA-ORDINARY OR MYSTERIOUS.
(4) RAPT---TRANSPORTED WITH EMOTION (AS LOVE, DELIGHT, OR REVERENT AWE)
I KNOW, THAT IS A LOT OF DEFINITIONS, BUT I HAD TO SET A "FIRM FOUNDATION" FOR THIS TO BUILD UPON!!!!!!!
Only about 2 years ago, my wife (MARY) and I were on vacation at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
On most of the days that we were there---We made sure that in our chairs and treasured the sunset.
One particular afternoon - when the sky was beginning to darken.....there were only two families still on that section of the beach.
Mary and I were not at all acquainted with the other family---who were in their chairs about 30 feet from us.
To the best of my memory--- the other family was an adult couple, with a young daughter. Mary and I both enjoyed watching the little girl as she played in the sand. The little girl began to search for
sea shells........When she saw a sea shell that she especially liked---she would put it aside for keeping, putting the other shells back on the sand.
When she picked up a particular shell....she examined it more closely, and with a look of joy and
wonder on her face........she walked over to where Mary and I were sitting---and she carefully showed
her (treasure) to us. Her face almost "glowed" with wonder and awe at the TREASURE in her hand!!!
Mary and I both admired her (treasure), and thanked her for sharing it with us; and we Blessed her!!!
Definition: "treasure"---especially precious or valuable. In the eyes of the world there is/was very
little value in a broken sea shell.........
But in the eyes, and in the HEART of that little girl---there was GREAT VALUE in her discovery---
the sea shell.
Although she might not know it- there was great value (TREASURE) in our appreciation of her
sharing HER treasure with us!!!
Ongoing...there is (great TREASURE) for me---in that I remember her often and pray for her and
her family---That thrills my heart every time!!!
And there is TREASURE for my heart in anticipating the probability of seeing her and her family in heaven!!!!!!!!
Once for all time and into eternity the "ONE TRUE GOD" (John 17:3) established our value to HIM-
--by the great and terrible price that He paid in sending HIS SON JESUS to suffer and die for OUR
sins!!!
JESUS "had no stately form, nor splendor.
HE was despised and forsaken by men.....a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.....HE was stricken, smitten, afflicted, wounded, beaten, bruised, crushed, and crucified" - for the sins of us all
(Isaiah 53:2-5).
Also, there is continuing wonder for me/us in contemplating there we serve such a HOLY GOD WHO loves us enough to pay that terrible price (see above) for us; HOLY GOD WHO put
Mary and me on that section of that beach, that day, and that specific time.....so that we could see/
experience her TREASURE....and pray ongoing that she will soon and FOREVER belong to, and
experience the ONE (HOLY GOD) WHO treasures her ---beyond words to describe how TOTALLY
HE treasures her
Friday, April 26, 2019
MORE RICH, POWERFUL, TRUTHS FROM GOD'S WORD-----
LET US ASK, ALLOW, AND AGREE WITH THE TRUTH ABOUT YOU, ME,
AND GOD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!
*I AM ACCEPTED BY MY FATHER!!!
I am called a child of GOD. (John 1:12).
I am called Jesus Christ's Friend. (John 15:15)
In Jesus Christ it is as if I had never sinned. (Romans 5:1)
I belong to the Father. (I Cor.6:19).
I have been adopted by Father GOD. (Ephesians 1:5)
I am complete in Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:10)
* I AM SECURE IN MY FATHER.....
I am free forever from condemnation. (Romans 8:1-2)
The Father is always for me and not against me. (Romans 8:31)
Troubles do not separate me from GOD's love. (Romans 8:35)
I am hidden with Christ in the Father. (Colossians 3:3)
I am filled with power, love, and a sound mind. (1 Tim. 1:7)
I can find grace and mercy when I am hurting. (Hebrews 4:16)
His perfect love casts out all fear. (1 John 4:18)
The evil one has no right to touch me. ( 1 John 5:18)
Father wants to hold me when I am afraid. (Isaiah 66: 12, 13)
* FATHER DOES NOT JUDGE ME.....
God not send His Son to die for me that I might be judged by Him.
When I believe in Him, I am not judged. (John 3:16-18)
The Father does not judge me. (John 5:22)
When I hear Jesus' words and do not keep them, He does not judge me, for He came to save me, not
to condemn me. (John 12:47)
PRAISE GOD INDEED!!!!! THERE ARE STILL MORE POWERFUL WONDERFUL PROMISES TO COME...LOOK FOR THEM!!! LET US FEAST ON THIS HIS ETERNAL
WORD!!! HE WILL USE IT TO STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH, OUR PEACE, AND JOY!!!!!!!!!
JESUS CHRIST REIGNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET US ASK, ALLOW, AND AGREE WITH THE TRUTH ABOUT YOU, ME,
AND GOD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!
*I AM ACCEPTED BY MY FATHER!!!
I am called a child of GOD. (John 1:12).
I am called Jesus Christ's Friend. (John 15:15)
In Jesus Christ it is as if I had never sinned. (Romans 5:1)
I belong to the Father. (I Cor.6:19).
I have been adopted by Father GOD. (Ephesians 1:5)
I am complete in Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:10)
* I AM SECURE IN MY FATHER.....
I am free forever from condemnation. (Romans 8:1-2)
The Father is always for me and not against me. (Romans 8:31)
Troubles do not separate me from GOD's love. (Romans 8:35)
I am hidden with Christ in the Father. (Colossians 3:3)
I am filled with power, love, and a sound mind. (1 Tim. 1:7)
I can find grace and mercy when I am hurting. (Hebrews 4:16)
His perfect love casts out all fear. (1 John 4:18)
The evil one has no right to touch me. ( 1 John 5:18)
Father wants to hold me when I am afraid. (Isaiah 66: 12, 13)
* FATHER DOES NOT JUDGE ME.....
God not send His Son to die for me that I might be judged by Him.
When I believe in Him, I am not judged. (John 3:16-18)
The Father does not judge me. (John 5:22)
When I hear Jesus' words and do not keep them, He does not judge me, for He came to save me, not
to condemn me. (John 12:47)
PRAISE GOD INDEED!!!!! THERE ARE STILL MORE POWERFUL WONDERFUL PROMISES TO COME...LOOK FOR THEM!!! LET US FEAST ON THIS HIS ETERNAL
WORD!!! HE WILL USE IT TO STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH, OUR PEACE, AND JOY!!!!!!!!!
JESUS CHRIST REIGNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
I AM..............................................YOU MUST BELIEVE!!!!!!!!
RE: THE ABOVE TITLE------
"I AM THAT I AM" (Exodus 3:14) is the name which "Holy God"/"Lord Most High"/
The Holy One of Israel (Psalm 47:2/Isaiah 29:19) spoke of Himself
and In John 17:3 JESUS addressed HIM as "THE ONE TRUE GOD"!!!!!!!!!
You may notice some similarities to the previous message posted ("Whose Report
will you believe?").....that IS intentional.
"You must believe" is not a legal requirement.....but this is SO GOOD that we should not
miss it-----but we "must" accept it.
It is SO EXTREMELY GOOD that Only God ("the one true God" as JESUS spoke of HIM
in John 17:3....so vital and life-giving.........HE states in His Word in John 14:6 that JESUS
is the Truth, and the Holy Spirit is the "Spirit of Truth" (John 17:14)---Who "guides us into all
Truth" (John 16:13); and God's Word states "God is not a man that he should lie" (Numbers 23:19).
But God's Word directs us how we can go beyond "happy" and "successful".........
to Richly-blessed-----that which Jesus PAID for us to have: Let us see, REPEAT, what GOD
has to say about us:
*I am loved by My Father---
"Father loves me with an Everlasting Love. I have never been not-loved by my Father.
(Jeremiah 31:3)
Father loves me so much that He gave His only Son to DIE FOR ME so I might know His love, (John 3:16).
Father loves me so much He wants to EXPRESS His love and affection to me-(John16:27).
"Nothing can separate me (not even my faults) from God's love for me" (Romans 8:39).
Father loves me just as He loves JESUS---because I love JESUS!!! (John 17:23).
Even when I have sinned, our Father loves me, and asks me to sit beside Him with Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6)
Father wants me to be overflowing in HIS LOVE. (Ephesians 3:19)
*I AM PLEASING IN FATHER'S EYE...
Even when I am wounded Father sees me as beautiful and takes pleasure in me. (Psalm 149:4
Father's thoughts toward me are always good and filled with hope for me.(Jeremiah 29:11)
He sees me as beautiful, handsome, and pleasant in His eyes. (Song of Solomon 1:15,16).
My love for HIM fills HIM with ecstasy and joy. (Song of Solomon 4:10)
Father is so pleased with me being His child that He will never leave me and He wants to meet all of my needs. (Luke 15:31)
Father likes being with me that He made His home within me. (John 14:23)
*I HAVE PURPOSE IN MY FATHER---
I am the salt and light of the earth. (Matt. 5:13)
I am a witness of God to the world. (Acts 1:8)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God. (2 Corinthians 5:18)
I am God's ambassador to the world. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
I can do all things in Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:13)
*GOD IS NOT ASHAMED OF ME...
Jesus is not ashamed of me. (Hebrews 2:11)
God is not ashamed to be my God. (Hebrews 11:16)
*GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME...
He has forgiven my iniquity and remembers my sins no more. (Jeremiah 31:34).
He has put all my sins under His feet and cast them into the depths of the sea. (Micah 7:19)
God has redeemed me and forgiven all my sin. (Colossians 1:14)
God forgives and cleanses me from all my sin. (1 John 1:19)
***** look for the next message post for MORE POWERFUL TRUTHS THAT ARE UPLIFTING.....[Examples: "I am accepted by Father", "I am secure in my Father",
and "Father does not judge me".
***Let us repeat these truths frequently---for the Renewing of our minds...and so that we will
be more and more free and at peace---being "transformed by the renewing of our minds."
BLESSINGS TO YOU IN JESUS' NAME!!!!!!!!!
RE: THE ABOVE TITLE------
"I AM THAT I AM" (Exodus 3:14) is the name which "Holy God"/"Lord Most High"/
The Holy One of Israel (Psalm 47:2/Isaiah 29:19) spoke of Himself
and In John 17:3 JESUS addressed HIM as "THE ONE TRUE GOD"!!!!!!!!!
You may notice some similarities to the previous message posted ("Whose Report
will you believe?").....that IS intentional.
"You must believe" is not a legal requirement.....but this is SO GOOD that we should not
miss it-----but we "must" accept it.
It is SO EXTREMELY GOOD that Only God ("the one true God" as JESUS spoke of HIM
in John 17:3....so vital and life-giving.........HE states in His Word in John 14:6 that JESUS
is the Truth, and the Holy Spirit is the "Spirit of Truth" (John 17:14)---Who "guides us into all
Truth" (John 16:13); and God's Word states "God is not a man that he should lie" (Numbers 23:19).
But God's Word directs us how we can go beyond "happy" and "successful".........
to Richly-blessed-----that which Jesus PAID for us to have: Let us see, REPEAT, what GOD
has to say about us:
*I am loved by My Father---
"Father loves me with an Everlasting Love. I have never been not-loved by my Father.
(Jeremiah 31:3)
Father loves me so much that He gave His only Son to DIE FOR ME so I might know His love, (John 3:16).
Father loves me so much He wants to EXPRESS His love and affection to me-(John16:27).
"Nothing can separate me (not even my faults) from God's love for me" (Romans 8:39).
Father loves me just as He loves JESUS---because I love JESUS!!! (John 17:23).
Even when I have sinned, our Father loves me, and asks me to sit beside Him with Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6)
Father wants me to be overflowing in HIS LOVE. (Ephesians 3:19)
*I AM PLEASING IN FATHER'S EYE...
Even when I am wounded Father sees me as beautiful and takes pleasure in me. (Psalm 149:4
Father's thoughts toward me are always good and filled with hope for me.(Jeremiah 29:11)
He sees me as beautiful, handsome, and pleasant in His eyes. (Song of Solomon 1:15,16).
My love for HIM fills HIM with ecstasy and joy. (Song of Solomon 4:10)
Father is so pleased with me being His child that He will never leave me and He wants to meet all of my needs. (Luke 15:31)
Father likes being with me that He made His home within me. (John 14:23)
*I HAVE PURPOSE IN MY FATHER---
I am the salt and light of the earth. (Matt. 5:13)
I am a witness of God to the world. (Acts 1:8)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God. (2 Corinthians 5:18)
I am God's ambassador to the world. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
I can do all things in Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:13)
*GOD IS NOT ASHAMED OF ME...
Jesus is not ashamed of me. (Hebrews 2:11)
God is not ashamed to be my God. (Hebrews 11:16)
*GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME...
He has forgiven my iniquity and remembers my sins no more. (Jeremiah 31:34).
He has put all my sins under His feet and cast them into the depths of the sea. (Micah 7:19)
God has redeemed me and forgiven all my sin. (Colossians 1:14)
God forgives and cleanses me from all my sin. (1 John 1:19)
***** look for the next message post for MORE POWERFUL TRUTHS THAT ARE UPLIFTING.....[Examples: "I am accepted by Father", "I am secure in my Father",
and "Father does not judge me".
***Let us repeat these truths frequently---for the Renewing of our minds...and so that we will
be more and more free and at peace---being "transformed by the renewing of our minds."
BLESSINGS TO YOU IN JESUS' NAME!!!!!!!!!
Friday, March 22, 2019
WHOSE REPORT WILL YOU BELIEVE??????????
"FOR THE SCRIPTURES SAYS, WHOEVER BELIEVES ON HIM WILL NOT BE PUT
TO SHAME."
"FOR THERE NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN JEW AND GREEK, FOR THE SAME LORD
OVER ALL IS RICH TO ALL WHO CALL UPON HIM,
FOR WHOEVER CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED."
(ROMANS 10:11-13)
{AGAIN} "WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?"} (ISAIAH 53:1)
There is a Christian Song being played very frequently on Christian Radio.....
It speaks directly to this topic (Whose report will you believe?)
Due to copyright restrictions I will not share all of the lyrics.....I will share a few words:
[The song is being sung directly unto GOD] ---
"You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing;
You say I am held when I am falling short;
When I don't belong,
You say I am YOURS;
And (Oh LORD) I believe
What YOU say of me."
Radio, TV, Magazines advertise continually that if you intake, or eat, this vitamin supplement
this pill (etc.) then you will be healthy, beautiful, successful, rich, etc.
You decide for yourself----will we believe someone who is trying to {SELL} you something.....
Or...will we believe the ONE TRUE GOD...Who GAVE the highest possible price for each and
every one of us?
HOLY GOD speaks HIS MESSAGE with BOTH words and (ACTION)!!!!!!!!!
Once for all time, and into eternity ---GOD (SET) our value to HIM--by the price that HE paid
for each and all of us---(again) HE paid the price of sending HIS Sinless SON to die on the cross
to save you and me from our sins...(not words only), But....ACTION!!!!!!!
GOD does not change. (Malachi 3:6)
"JESUS CHRIST is the same yesterday, today, and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)
Since He NEVER CHANGES---HE [the ONE TRUE GOD] (John 17:3), and JESUS ["the
TRUTH"] (John 14:6)-----Then our value to HIM never changes!!!
It is not only the advertisers that put us down.....We ourselves murmur to our own heart......statements like "I am too old; I am too big; I will never look good".
In Genesis 17:4-5 God was speaking to Abram saying: "....saying, no longer shall
your name be called Abram ("Exalted Father"); but your name shall be called "ABRAHAM"
("Father of a multitude") for I have made you a father of many nations."
GOD was arranging that every time Abraham heard or spoke his own name...he would be reminded of God's promise.
The Principle: Let GOD'S WORDS, which designated His will and promise for your life,
become as FIXED in your mind, and as GOVERNING of your speech as GOD'S changing Abraham's
name was in shaping his concept of himself. (from Word Wealth in BIBLE).
****DO NOT "name" yourself, nor others, anything less than GOD does.***
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in YOUR
sight O LORD, my Strength and my Redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)
A LITERAL translation of the verse above says it this way: "Let what I speak, and what my heart murmurs to itself , be a delight to YOU LORD"!!!
Do not "name" yourself (nor others) anything less than GOD does.
HOLY GOD, LORD JESUS........ YOU SAY-------I BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!
LET IT BE SO!!!!!!!!!!!!
"FOR THE SCRIPTURES SAYS, WHOEVER BELIEVES ON HIM WILL NOT BE PUT
TO SHAME."
"FOR THERE NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN JEW AND GREEK, FOR THE SAME LORD
OVER ALL IS RICH TO ALL WHO CALL UPON HIM,
FOR WHOEVER CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED."
(ROMANS 10:11-13)
{AGAIN} "WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?"} (ISAIAH 53:1)
There is a Christian Song being played very frequently on Christian Radio.....
It speaks directly to this topic (Whose report will you believe?)
Due to copyright restrictions I will not share all of the lyrics.....I will share a few words:
[The song is being sung directly unto GOD] ---
"You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing;
You say I am held when I am falling short;
When I don't belong,
You say I am YOURS;
And (Oh LORD) I believe
What YOU say of me."
Radio, TV, Magazines advertise continually that if you intake, or eat, this vitamin supplement
this pill (etc.) then you will be healthy, beautiful, successful, rich, etc.
You decide for yourself----will we believe someone who is trying to {SELL} you something.....
Or...will we believe the ONE TRUE GOD...Who GAVE the highest possible price for each and
every one of us?
HOLY GOD speaks HIS MESSAGE with BOTH words and (ACTION)!!!!!!!!!
Once for all time, and into eternity ---GOD (SET) our value to HIM--by the price that HE paid
for each and all of us---(again) HE paid the price of sending HIS Sinless SON to die on the cross
to save you and me from our sins...(not words only), But....ACTION!!!!!!!
GOD does not change. (Malachi 3:6)
"JESUS CHRIST is the same yesterday, today, and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)
Since He NEVER CHANGES---HE [the ONE TRUE GOD] (John 17:3), and JESUS ["the
TRUTH"] (John 14:6)-----Then our value to HIM never changes!!!
It is not only the advertisers that put us down.....We ourselves murmur to our own heart......statements like "I am too old; I am too big; I will never look good".
In Genesis 17:4-5 God was speaking to Abram saying: "....saying, no longer shall
your name be called Abram ("Exalted Father"); but your name shall be called "ABRAHAM"
("Father of a multitude") for I have made you a father of many nations."
GOD was arranging that every time Abraham heard or spoke his own name...he would be reminded of God's promise.
The Principle: Let GOD'S WORDS, which designated His will and promise for your life,
become as FIXED in your mind, and as GOVERNING of your speech as GOD'S changing Abraham's
name was in shaping his concept of himself. (from Word Wealth in BIBLE).
****DO NOT "name" yourself, nor others, anything less than GOD does.***
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in YOUR
sight O LORD, my Strength and my Redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)
A LITERAL translation of the verse above says it this way: "Let what I speak, and what my heart murmurs to itself , be a delight to YOU LORD"!!!
Do not "name" yourself (nor others) anything less than GOD does.
HOLY GOD, LORD JESUS........ YOU SAY-------I BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!
LET IT BE SO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, March 11, 2019
"JOURNEY TO THE SUN (SON OF GOD!!!!!!!!!
"EPIPHANY"---Definition:
" A Revelatory manifestation, especially of a Divine Being."
*****Please, pray now- asking the HOLY SPIRIT to "guide you into the truth".****
Hey!!! Have you experienced one of those recently? Of course the BIBLE Lists many
of these:
JESUS IS HIMSELF the most important, crucial ONE:
(crucial- definition: extremely important or significant; (from the Latin "crux", cruc, cross).
JESUS manifests the HEART OF GOD!!!
In recent years Mary (my wife from God) and I have prayerfully chosen to go to the beach
in October --- when children are in school (and thus the beach is less crowded and noisy).
During October of a recent year, Mary and I were at Daytona, Florida for a few days ---
On a particular afternoon, Mary and I came in from the beach earlier than usual - because
the weather was getting quite cool.
It was cool in our room also. We attempted to turn the air conditioning off; and turn the heat on...
We could not get the heat to come on. Because of that I was uncomfortably cool.
I then decided to go down the first floor, and walk outside the westward-facing door - so
that I could sit on a bench facing the sun.
[ Please, allow me to insert a parenthetical note here].
Our gracious and most Holy
God has taught me over the years to pray about wherever I go --- even for a moment to sit in
the sun.
Which way (or which route I take) to a location determines who I will see and/or determines
who will see me. Both are important - Because GOD guides and enables me---and I will
pray for whom I see, and/or whomever sees me will see the WORD OF GOD on the t-shirt
which I am wearing at the time.....and it could be they will pray for me also. [As I have frequently
stated in this blog - in Psalm 139:16 it is written that GOD has "written down our every day before
the day of our birth"]...so HE already knows who needs my prayer, and who HE wants to pray for
me!!!
I apologize for the length of that inserted note - But it is crucial for clarity in the following story.
So, as I arrived at the ground floor of the building, then I stepped out into the warm sunlight,
I noticed that there were three (3) benches facing the sun...by GOD'S GRACE - I chose to sit on
the end of the 3rd bench.
As I sat on the end of the 3rd bench, I asked the man who was already sitting there -"Do you
mind if I sit with you?" He welcomed me to sit there.
While we sat there, we began to discuss GOD'S WORD/THE BIBLE ; we both agreed that we
"LOVE GOD'S WORD".
As we continued talking, the Man said that He was waiting to catch the bus to Orlando, Florida,
and that He had a good recommendation for a good job in Orlando, and that He had been out of
a job for a long time.
WE continued talking, and the Man asked me if I would please give to Him 56 cents (fifty-six cents).
He said that was all the money that He lacked in order to pay for the bus ticket.
Quickly I searched all of my pockets, and I found ONLY a key to our room in which my wife and I
were staying. So I asked Him, "PLEASE wait right here, and I will go up to my room, get the money, and bring it to You"... He agreed to wait. As I rode the elevator up to our room, I decided to give to Him MORE than (fifty six cents). I found a $10.00 bill in our room, and purposed to give that to him.
He received the $10.00 gratefully. At about that time the bus to Orlando stopped directly across from
us, so He stood up, we exchanged "good bye"s, and as He walked away, I told Him that "I will be praying for You". He thanked me.
Because the bus stop was on the far side of the street, I could not actually see Him board the bus; but when the bus pulled away...I could see that He was no longer on the sidewalk.
I remember thinking "..when I first sat by the Man --- (that) HE had the most serene peace and gentle love about Him...
As I have prayed about this (encounter) over the intervening years, I have concluded that this was indeed an "epiphany": ('A revelatory manifestation-especially of a Divine Being).
We must remember that JESUS CHRIST - HE WHO IS "THE TRUTH" (John 14:6),
states in Matthew 28:20 "I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS."
O WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS!
TREMBLE BEFORE HIM, ALL THE EARTH."
(1 Chronicles 16:29-30)
"EPIPHANY"---Definition:
" A Revelatory manifestation, especially of a Divine Being."
*****Please, pray now- asking the HOLY SPIRIT to "guide you into the truth".****
Hey!!! Have you experienced one of those recently? Of course the BIBLE Lists many
of these:
JESUS IS HIMSELF the most important, crucial ONE:
(crucial- definition: extremely important or significant; (from the Latin "crux", cruc, cross).
JESUS manifests the HEART OF GOD!!!
In recent years Mary (my wife from God) and I have prayerfully chosen to go to the beach
in October --- when children are in school (and thus the beach is less crowded and noisy).
During October of a recent year, Mary and I were at Daytona, Florida for a few days ---
On a particular afternoon, Mary and I came in from the beach earlier than usual - because
the weather was getting quite cool.
It was cool in our room also. We attempted to turn the air conditioning off; and turn the heat on...
We could not get the heat to come on. Because of that I was uncomfortably cool.
I then decided to go down the first floor, and walk outside the westward-facing door - so
that I could sit on a bench facing the sun.
[ Please, allow me to insert a parenthetical note here].
Our gracious and most Holy
God has taught me over the years to pray about wherever I go --- even for a moment to sit in
the sun.
Which way (or which route I take) to a location determines who I will see and/or determines
who will see me. Both are important - Because GOD guides and enables me---and I will
pray for whom I see, and/or whomever sees me will see the WORD OF GOD on the t-shirt
which I am wearing at the time.....and it could be they will pray for me also. [As I have frequently
stated in this blog - in Psalm 139:16 it is written that GOD has "written down our every day before
the day of our birth"]...so HE already knows who needs my prayer, and who HE wants to pray for
me!!!
I apologize for the length of that inserted note - But it is crucial for clarity in the following story.
So, as I arrived at the ground floor of the building, then I stepped out into the warm sunlight,
I noticed that there were three (3) benches facing the sun...by GOD'S GRACE - I chose to sit on
the end of the 3rd bench.
As I sat on the end of the 3rd bench, I asked the man who was already sitting there -"Do you
mind if I sit with you?" He welcomed me to sit there.
While we sat there, we began to discuss GOD'S WORD/THE BIBLE ; we both agreed that we
"LOVE GOD'S WORD".
As we continued talking, the Man said that He was waiting to catch the bus to Orlando, Florida,
and that He had a good recommendation for a good job in Orlando, and that He had been out of
a job for a long time.
WE continued talking, and the Man asked me if I would please give to Him 56 cents (fifty-six cents).
He said that was all the money that He lacked in order to pay for the bus ticket.
Quickly I searched all of my pockets, and I found ONLY a key to our room in which my wife and I
were staying. So I asked Him, "PLEASE wait right here, and I will go up to my room, get the money, and bring it to You"... He agreed to wait. As I rode the elevator up to our room, I decided to give to Him MORE than (fifty six cents). I found a $10.00 bill in our room, and purposed to give that to him.
He received the $10.00 gratefully. At about that time the bus to Orlando stopped directly across from
us, so He stood up, we exchanged "good bye"s, and as He walked away, I told Him that "I will be praying for You". He thanked me.
Because the bus stop was on the far side of the street, I could not actually see Him board the bus; but when the bus pulled away...I could see that He was no longer on the sidewalk.
I remember thinking "..when I first sat by the Man --- (that) HE had the most serene peace and gentle love about Him...
As I have prayed about this (encounter) over the intervening years, I have concluded that this was indeed an "epiphany": ('A revelatory manifestation-especially of a Divine Being).
We must remember that JESUS CHRIST - HE WHO IS "THE TRUTH" (John 14:6),
states in Matthew 28:20 "I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS."
O WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS!
TREMBLE BEFORE HIM, ALL THE EARTH."
(1 Chronicles 16:29-30)
Monday, February 11, 2019
HOLY IS GOD!!!!!!!!!HOLY IS HIS LOVE!!!!!!!!!HOLY IS HIS PLAN FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!
One afternoon, as I walked in the sunshine, (of course Jesus Christ was with me- He says in Matthew
28:20 - "I am with you always.")
So, as I walked, I was meditating on Jesus Christ "The Living Word", and the written Word (the BIBLE).
The road on which I do most of my walking is a nice quiet country road through the woods.
Once you reach the top of the first hill.....then you walk down the hill. This "down" side of the
hill is long, but not very steep. As I look down that hill.....there is not even one house or other
building. All you can see is trees and mountains.
Walking down the hill, on the left side of the road there is a small creek. As you walk along,
you can HEAR the creek...hear the water splashing over the rocks.
(Now, let me add a "parenthetical insertion" to clarify some of the names, relationships, etc.
For those of you who do not know me personally - My birth parents ( Taft and Sarah Coker),
died due to illness when I was age 6. So, I was an orphan (?), on my way to becoming a foster child. [Why the question mark after the word "orphan"?] Usually, if we hear anything on the news about
foster care.....it will be something negative! But there are many very Fine Foster Parents!!!
For 34+ years I worked for an agency that handled foster families' cases and there were/are many
Very Fine Foster Parents!!!
BUT GOD!!!!!!!
In the terms of THIS world, (technically) I was an orphan - headed for foster care.
In the TRUTH of GOD'S KINGDOM, I was NEVER an orphan!!!.....
"Blessed be the GOD and FATHER of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, WHO has blessed us with
every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ...just as HE CHOSE us in JESUS CHRIST.....
having predestined us to ADOPTION as sons (and daughters) by JESUS CHRIST to HIMSELF.....
to the praise of the glory of HIS grace, by which HE made us ACCEPTED in the BELOVED (JESUS)." (Ephesians 1:1-6).
In case you did not catch that as PERSONAL to YOU..... ALL of us were chosen, adopted, and
accepted in JESUS CHRIST. It is up to us individually to ask JESUS CHRIST to save us.....and
it is ALL DONE!!!!!!!!!
My birth Mother's sister, "Aunt Willard, and her husband Joe Taylor were my adoptive parents,
raising me as their own son, beginning at my age 6, and continuing until they both went on to
HEAVEN!!! (So, Aunt Willard became my "Mother", and Uncle Joe became my "Daddy"!!!)
I do not have many memories of my life before my 6th birthday, but my adoptive Mother Who
raised me, talked to me frequently about her sister/my birth Mother Sarah. Mother (Willard)/
"Mama Joe" - MY adoptive Mother told me that my Mother Sarah Loved!!! to walk through the
woods and pastures, and she especially Loved!!! to walk along the creeks and rivers,...and
Sarah would gather vines, flowers, , leaves, etc.,. Then Sarah would make beautiful arrangements
of these vines, flowers, and leaves, and Sarah would give these arrangements to family members,
neighbors, and friends, etc.
(Back to my walk on that road). When I walk that direction and stop at that area where there is an
opening- and I can SEE the water as it splashes on the rocks, ...and I can HEAR the water even
before I see it.
***** Stop reading for a moment, and just be still before the LORD.....can YOU hear it???
{The "water sounds" that you hear.....just may be...the sound of my tears of Joy as I write this!!!).
In that very spot - the first time that I stopped, and looked there at the vines, leaves, and flowers-----
It was THERE that GOD our HEAVENLY FATHER got my attention and reminded me that
(Psalm 139:16)-"He wrote down our every day before we were born." I believe that HE wrote them
in RED signifying the BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST - which He gave to save you and me!!!}
May I suggest that you (who read this) begin to ask GOD to reveal to you (in HIS timing) how HE
planned YOUR LIFE, and how He is fulfilling HIS plan for you!!!!!
I must include in this TRUTH that Charlotte Ragan (my wife Mary's Mother) lived with us for her last years before she went on to heaven, she loved wild flowers, and along this same road - I picked wild flowers for her enjoyment!!!
EXPECT to GROW in Faith, Thanksgiving, and Wonder as HE reveals HIMSELF to you!!!!!!!
BE READY to give to HIM MORE AND MORE LOVE, ADORATION, THANKSGIVING AND
WORSHIP AND GLORY!!! HE IS WORTHY!!!!!!
"Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and blessing.
"Blessing and honor and glory and power be to HIM WHO sits on the throne and to the LAMB,
FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN"!!!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12-13)
One afternoon, as I walked in the sunshine, (of course Jesus Christ was with me- He says in Matthew
28:20 - "I am with you always.")
So, as I walked, I was meditating on Jesus Christ "The Living Word", and the written Word (the BIBLE).
The road on which I do most of my walking is a nice quiet country road through the woods.
Once you reach the top of the first hill.....then you walk down the hill. This "down" side of the
hill is long, but not very steep. As I look down that hill.....there is not even one house or other
building. All you can see is trees and mountains.
Walking down the hill, on the left side of the road there is a small creek. As you walk along,
you can HEAR the creek...hear the water splashing over the rocks.
(Now, let me add a "parenthetical insertion" to clarify some of the names, relationships, etc.
For those of you who do not know me personally - My birth parents ( Taft and Sarah Coker),
died due to illness when I was age 6. So, I was an orphan (?), on my way to becoming a foster child. [Why the question mark after the word "orphan"?] Usually, if we hear anything on the news about
foster care.....it will be something negative! But there are many very Fine Foster Parents!!!
For 34+ years I worked for an agency that handled foster families' cases and there were/are many
Very Fine Foster Parents!!!
BUT GOD!!!!!!!
In the terms of THIS world, (technically) I was an orphan - headed for foster care.
In the TRUTH of GOD'S KINGDOM, I was NEVER an orphan!!!.....
"Blessed be the GOD and FATHER of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, WHO has blessed us with
every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ...just as HE CHOSE us in JESUS CHRIST.....
having predestined us to ADOPTION as sons (and daughters) by JESUS CHRIST to HIMSELF.....
to the praise of the glory of HIS grace, by which HE made us ACCEPTED in the BELOVED (JESUS)." (Ephesians 1:1-6).
In case you did not catch that as PERSONAL to YOU..... ALL of us were chosen, adopted, and
accepted in JESUS CHRIST. It is up to us individually to ask JESUS CHRIST to save us.....and
it is ALL DONE!!!!!!!!!
My birth Mother's sister, "Aunt Willard, and her husband Joe Taylor were my adoptive parents,
raising me as their own son, beginning at my age 6, and continuing until they both went on to
HEAVEN!!! (So, Aunt Willard became my "Mother", and Uncle Joe became my "Daddy"!!!)
I do not have many memories of my life before my 6th birthday, but my adoptive Mother Who
raised me, talked to me frequently about her sister/my birth Mother Sarah. Mother (Willard)/
"Mama Joe" - MY adoptive Mother told me that my Mother Sarah Loved!!! to walk through the
woods and pastures, and she especially Loved!!! to walk along the creeks and rivers,...and
Sarah would gather vines, flowers, , leaves, etc.,. Then Sarah would make beautiful arrangements
of these vines, flowers, and leaves, and Sarah would give these arrangements to family members,
neighbors, and friends, etc.
(Back to my walk on that road). When I walk that direction and stop at that area where there is an
opening- and I can SEE the water as it splashes on the rocks, ...and I can HEAR the water even
before I see it.
***** Stop reading for a moment, and just be still before the LORD.....can YOU hear it???
{The "water sounds" that you hear.....just may be...the sound of my tears of Joy as I write this!!!).
In that very spot - the first time that I stopped, and looked there at the vines, leaves, and flowers-----
It was THERE that GOD our HEAVENLY FATHER got my attention and reminded me that
(Psalm 139:16)-"He wrote down our every day before we were born." I believe that HE wrote them
in RED signifying the BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST - which He gave to save you and me!!!}
May I suggest that you (who read this) begin to ask GOD to reveal to you (in HIS timing) how HE
planned YOUR LIFE, and how He is fulfilling HIS plan for you!!!!!
I must include in this TRUTH that Charlotte Ragan (my wife Mary's Mother) lived with us for her last years before she went on to heaven, she loved wild flowers, and along this same road - I picked wild flowers for her enjoyment!!!
EXPECT to GROW in Faith, Thanksgiving, and Wonder as HE reveals HIMSELF to you!!!!!!!
BE READY to give to HIM MORE AND MORE LOVE, ADORATION, THANKSGIVING AND
WORSHIP AND GLORY!!! HE IS WORTHY!!!!!!
"Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and blessing.
"Blessing and honor and glory and power be to HIM WHO sits on the throne and to the LAMB,
FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN"!!!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12-13)
Monday, January 21, 2019
THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST.....EVEN MORE!!! VICTORY THAN WE KNEW!!!!!!!!!
*******Please read this carefully, maybe read it several times (You don't want to miss ANY
of the victories in this, they are for YOU!!!*****
Jesus Christ's betrayal and arrest in Gethsemane:
"When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook
Kidron, where there was a garden (Garden of Gethsemane) which he and His disciples
entered...(John 18:1...) (Also please see John 17:1-26)
So, in the Garden of Gethsemane---Jesus was betrayed and arrested----He entered Gethsemane
by crossing the Kidron Valley---
The Kidron is a valley on the eastern slope of Jerusalem through which a seasonal brook runs.
In the winter rains, the Brook Kidron is swollen - an overwhelming outpouring of water.
Asa, Hezekiah, and Josiah, the great reforming kings of Judah, burned the idols and objects
of worship of the pagan cults - in the Kidron Valley. In the time of Josiah, the Kidron Valley
was the common cemetery of Jerusalem. The Brook Kidron finally ends in the Dead Sea.
Even the name "Kidron" means "Gloomy".
JESUS IS THE TRUTH. (John 14:6)
HIS obedience to His Father's will --- paid for every aspect of our healing!!! "He was a man of
sorrows and acquainted with grief....The punishment necessary for US to have PEACE was put
upon HIM...and by HIS stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:3-5)
"HE is HIMSELF our PEACE". (Ephesians 2:14)
JESUS spoke the words..."Father...now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world,
that these people (whom You have given to me)... may have MY joy fulfilled in themselves".
(John 17:1-19).
So JESUS ("CROSSED") the (Gloomy) Kidron Vallley several times - CROSSING gloom (depression), idol worship, death, grief and the grave. And on His cross He declared: ..."IT IS FINISHED"!!! (John 19:30)
"Now thanks be to God - Who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us (HE) manifests the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." (II Corinthians 2:14)
"GLORY TO YOU O GOD IN THE HIGHEST"!!!
WE BOW! WE BOW! WE BOW OUR KNEE AND OUR TONGUES CONFESS YOU ARE LORD OF ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*******Please read this carefully, maybe read it several times (You don't want to miss ANY
of the victories in this, they are for YOU!!!*****
Jesus Christ's betrayal and arrest in Gethsemane:
"When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook
Kidron, where there was a garden (Garden of Gethsemane) which he and His disciples
entered...(John 18:1...) (Also please see John 17:1-26)
So, in the Garden of Gethsemane---Jesus was betrayed and arrested----He entered Gethsemane
by crossing the Kidron Valley---
The Kidron is a valley on the eastern slope of Jerusalem through which a seasonal brook runs.
In the winter rains, the Brook Kidron is swollen - an overwhelming outpouring of water.
Asa, Hezekiah, and Josiah, the great reforming kings of Judah, burned the idols and objects
of worship of the pagan cults - in the Kidron Valley. In the time of Josiah, the Kidron Valley
was the common cemetery of Jerusalem. The Brook Kidron finally ends in the Dead Sea.
Even the name "Kidron" means "Gloomy".
JESUS IS THE TRUTH. (John 14:6)
HIS obedience to His Father's will --- paid for every aspect of our healing!!! "He was a man of
sorrows and acquainted with grief....The punishment necessary for US to have PEACE was put
upon HIM...and by HIS stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:3-5)
"HE is HIMSELF our PEACE". (Ephesians 2:14)
JESUS spoke the words..."Father...now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world,
that these people (whom You have given to me)... may have MY joy fulfilled in themselves".
(John 17:1-19).
So JESUS ("CROSSED") the (Gloomy) Kidron Vallley several times - CROSSING gloom (depression), idol worship, death, grief and the grave. And on His cross He declared: ..."IT IS FINISHED"!!! (John 19:30)
"Now thanks be to God - Who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us (HE) manifests the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." (II Corinthians 2:14)
"GLORY TO YOU O GOD IN THE HIGHEST"!!!
WE BOW! WE BOW! WE BOW OUR KNEE AND OUR TONGUES CONFESS YOU ARE LORD OF ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
HEALING??? WHEN?????????
HOLY GOD is not limited by time when He is healing us according to His Word!!!
(but he understands that WE are in time).
A few years BEFORE I retired, my supervisor (Roy Cornweller) on a weekday notified (us
(whom He supervised) that his wife (Brandy) was in the hospital.
At that time, I started praying extra for both Roy and Brandy.
Soon after that, our HOLY LORD GOD drew to my attention to a portion of His Word:
"By His (JESUS') stripes we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5).
As I prayed about this verse, ANOTHER verse came to my remembrance.....
It was Isaiah 55:11 "So shall MY WORD be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not
return to Me void (empty or fruitless); But it shall accomplish that for which I sent it and
shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it)."
And this verse Isaiah 55:11 (above) strengthened my faith that Brandy would be healed after
she read the verse ("By His stripes we are healed").
When I first received the healing verse I also understood that I should write the verse down and
give it to Roy and Brandy...and after she read it she would be healed.
As stated above, I did give the verse to Roy, he gave it to Brandy, and she read it.
After giving the verse to them I waited several days, then I asked Roy "how is Brandy?"
Roy said, "About the same". Of course, I was disappointed!
I waited until 2 weeks had passed, then I again ask Roy "how is Brandy?", Again Roy answered
"about the same".
Again I was disappointed!. Soon after that, I sensed that I had to spend alone with our LORD---
in order to get some more understanding from HIM. As soon as I could, I did (by HIS GRACE)
spend some time with HIM.
During that time, I struggled to be in reverent AWE of GOD, and at the same time be truthful
in expressing my frustration.
I remember saying, "O LORD, please guard my heart, and please give me understanding"-------
"I know that Isaiah 55:11 says that Your word will not go out and come back void.....but I don't
see ANYTHING happening in Brandy's sickness; but I know that Your word says that Your word
does not go out and come back void...but accomplishes that for which It was sent.........so I went
back and forth quoting those 2 verses.....
Finally---after GOD got me calmed down, and quiet, then gave me understanding:
"While Brandy is in the hospital, there are many family members, friends, co-workers, and
others that are coming to visit Brandy, and hospital staff are in and out of her room.......
I (GOD) am doing MUCH work in the lives of all those people.....; When I (GOD) have completed the work in all their lives THEN I WILL HEAL BRANDY!!!"
Our HOLY GOD graciously gave me more understanding:
"YOU, Barry have been quoting ME Isaiah 55:11?!!!
"My son, I know that up until this time Isaiah 55 is the ONLY chapter that you have already
memorized---
So look just 2 verses above there....in Isaiah 55:9...
"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are MY ways higher than your ways, and
MY thoughts than your thoughts."
O WOW!!! when I think different from GOD'S WORD.....He can just "lay me out"!!!
But HE is so gracious to us!!! HE is faithful to His word and to His righteous character". (2 Timothy 2:13)
AFTER HE FINISHED HIS WORK IN ALL THOSE LIVES.........HE DID IN TRUTH HEAL BRANDY!!!!!!!!!
HOW AWESOME HE IS!!!!!!!!! THE ONLY TRUE GOD!!!!!!!!!(JOHN 17:3)
LET US IN WORDS AND ACTION WORSHIP HIM!!!!!!!!!
"SURELY LOVE AND MERCY,YOUR PEACE AND KINDNESS WILL FOLLOW ME WILL FOLLOW ME." (See Psalm 23:6)
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