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!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, September 20, 2019
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!!!!!!!!!
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