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!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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)
***
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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)
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