"EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT COMES FROM ABOVE, AND COMES DOWN FROM THE FATHER..." (James 1:17)
It was by Your grace
as I lay on my face
before You O Holy God!!!
A water drop from above
struck the back of my arm.....
I was NOT under the tree
where we have met so many times before......
I was on my face---
which is my proper place-
because I am always needing
to praise and exalt Jesus Christ,
and humble my self (more).
The water drop gave me no pain
and caused me no harm;
But it served to remind me---
That on His cross Jesus' blood He did pour---
On His cross Jesus took our sins,
He took our pain, He took our shame.....
Giving to us ...HIS NAME (Christian)!!!
That we might (in HIM!!!) forever reign!!!!!!!
O Praise HIs Name!!! O Praise His Name!!!
For the water drop from above
did not come from the tree,
It did not come from the cloud,
It came from the Father's love.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above,
and comes down from the Father..."
(James 1:17)
O PRAISE HIS NAME!!!!!!!
O PRAISE HIS NAME!!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
J E S U S C H R I S T --- O U R R I G H T E O U S N E S S !!!
Oh Holy God, Because Jesus Christ - Your Holy Son - poured out His blood, His life.....
He...Your Best...
Jesus became Himself ...our righteousness!!!!!!! (Philippians 3:9)
Thus making us welcome before Holy God's throne!!!
And transforming our cold hearts - into a place where You Oh Holy God
can be "at home." (I Corinthians 3:16/Amplified Bible)...
And changing us...from thinking that we are "all alone"...
to believing and KNOWING that we are forever Your very own.
John laid his head on Jesus' chest,
and made of Jesus - this request:
Master, tell me..."who will betray you?
(John 13:23-25)
Because Jesus paid for you and me the highest possible price..
His blood, His life, He sacrificed........
We can, time after time...lay our heads on Jesus' chest - and confess
Yes, Abba Father, it is I who denied and betrayed Thee.
Please forgive me - so my heart can still be Your home,
For Your blood always avails for me,
And You will never leave me alone.
(I John 1:7/Hebrews 13:5/Matthew 28:20)
Because Jesus poured out His blood, His life---GOD'S BEST---
Jesus Christ became Himself ...our righteousness!!!!!!!
Oh! Worship! Worship! JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh Holy God, Because Jesus Christ - Your Holy Son - poured out His blood, His life.....
He...Your Best...
Jesus became Himself ...our righteousness!!!!!!! (Philippians 3:9)
Thus making us welcome before Holy God's throne!!!
And transforming our cold hearts - into a place where You Oh Holy God
can be "at home." (I Corinthians 3:16/Amplified Bible)...
And changing us...from thinking that we are "all alone"...
to believing and KNOWING that we are forever Your very own.
John laid his head on Jesus' chest,
and made of Jesus - this request:
Master, tell me..."who will betray you?
(John 13:23-25)
Because Jesus paid for you and me the highest possible price..
His blood, His life, He sacrificed........
We can, time after time...lay our heads on Jesus' chest - and confess
Yes, Abba Father, it is I who denied and betrayed Thee.
Please forgive me - so my heart can still be Your home,
For Your blood always avails for me,
And You will never leave me alone.
(I John 1:7/Hebrews 13:5/Matthew 28:20)
Because Jesus poured out His blood, His life---GOD'S BEST---
Jesus Christ became Himself ...our righteousness!!!!!!!
Oh! Worship! Worship! JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, July 2, 2015
"THERE IS A RIVER WHOSE STREAMS SHALL MAKE GLAD THE CITY OF GOD."
(Psalm 46:4)
Because Jesus Christ's blood ran down
From His feet and hands,
From the stripes on His sides and back,
From His thorny crown
Crushed into His brow........
This river.....these streams,
This--- Jesus' blood-
THIS--Flood-----
Cleansed, healed, forgave and saved.....
and does still now.
"...that great day of the feast
(of Tabernacles),
Jesus stood and cried out,
saying, 'If anyone thirsts, let him
come to Me and drink.
"He who believes in Me, as the
Scripture has said, out of his heart
shall flow rivers of living water.'
"But this He spoke concerning the
Spirit, whom those believing in Him
would receive..."
(John 7:37-39a)
In Acts 2:33-39 God speaks to us of those who believe in Jesus Christ...receiving the "...gift of the Holy Spirit"!!!
"He who believes in Me (Jesus Christ )---"...out of him will flow rivers of living water". (John 7:38)
The "...rivers of living water" flowing out of our hearts---may also be manifested as our tears---
tears shed in praise and worship and thanksgiving unto God;
tears of joy in Him;
tears of repentance for our sins;
tears of sadness, tears of grief;
tears of empathy shed for those who are suffering, or are experiencing loss.
`As we who believe in Jesus Christ---
our lives before Him bow---
His rivers of living water
from our hearts will flow---
bringing many, many, many more
into His kingdom---
Oh! Let it be so!!!
"The Lord your God in your
midst,
The Mighty One , will save;
He will rejoice over you with
gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with
singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)
"There is a river whose streams
shall make glad the city of
God.
The holy place of the tabernacle
of the Most High." (Psalm 46:4)
Oh let it be you,
Oh let it be me---
Through whose hearts
His rivers of living waters flow-
OH LET IT BE SO!!!
OH LET IT BE SO!!!!
(Psalm 46:4)
Because Jesus Christ's blood ran down
From His feet and hands,
From the stripes on His sides and back,
From His thorny crown
Crushed into His brow........
This river.....these streams,
This--- Jesus' blood-
THIS--Flood-----
Cleansed, healed, forgave and saved.....
and does still now.
"...that great day of the feast
(of Tabernacles),
Jesus stood and cried out,
saying, 'If anyone thirsts, let him
come to Me and drink.
"He who believes in Me, as the
Scripture has said, out of his heart
shall flow rivers of living water.'
"But this He spoke concerning the
Spirit, whom those believing in Him
would receive..."
(John 7:37-39a)
In Acts 2:33-39 God speaks to us of those who believe in Jesus Christ...receiving the "...gift of the Holy Spirit"!!!
"He who believes in Me (Jesus Christ )---"...out of him will flow rivers of living water". (John 7:38)
The "...rivers of living water" flowing out of our hearts---may also be manifested as our tears---
tears shed in praise and worship and thanksgiving unto God;
tears of joy in Him;
tears of repentance for our sins;
tears of sadness, tears of grief;
tears of empathy shed for those who are suffering, or are experiencing loss.
`As we who believe in Jesus Christ---
our lives before Him bow---
His rivers of living water
from our hearts will flow---
bringing many, many, many more
into His kingdom---
Oh! Let it be so!!!
"The Lord your God in your
midst,
The Mighty One , will save;
He will rejoice over you with
gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with
singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)
"There is a river whose streams
shall make glad the city of
God.
The holy place of the tabernacle
of the Most High." (Psalm 46:4)
Oh let it be you,
Oh let it be me---
Through whose hearts
His rivers of living waters flow-
OH LET IT BE SO!!!
OH LET IT BE SO!!!!
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
"IT WAS A THURSDAY EVENING IN JERUSALEM..."
(THE INFINITE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, AND HIS INTIMATE LOVE FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US).....
FIRST: In John 16:13 Jesus Christ says: "...He (the Holy Spirit)...will guide you into all truth".
So PLEASE for this message, and continuing through your life, ask the Holy spirit to "guide you into all truth".
SECOND: PLEASE. read this slowly and carefully, noting the date and location of EACH section. But don't get "hung up" over it-----all will become clear at the end!
(Psalm 139:1-3. 16) "O Lord, You have searched me and known me,
"You know my sitting down and my rising up;
You understand my thought afar off.
"You comprehend my path and my lying down,
and are acquainted with all my ways.
"Your eyes saw my substance,
being yet unformed.
"And in Your book they all were
written, (before I was born)
"The days fashioned for me...".
I. (Approximately AD 33 [Jerusalem, Israel]
It was ...on a Thursday evening (in Jerusalem) Jesus observed the Passover meal with His disciples.
(This Passover meal........became the 1st Lord's Supper).
II. (November 29, 2012) [Jerusalem, Israel]
It was a Thursday evening in Jerusalem----it had been an exciting day---we had visited places where Jesus Christ had walked and taught, where He had prayed, worshiped, and healed people!!!
III. (Approximately AD 33 [Jerusalem, Israel]
The next day (Friday) Jesus would accomplish the redemption-when He died on the cross for you and for me. (Matthew 27:35-54).
IV. (November 29, 2012) [Jerusalem, Israel]
For the next day (Friday), it was planned that we would visit the Dead Sea.
V. (Approximately AD 33) [Jerusalem, Israel]
Jesus and the disciples finished the Passover meal/Lord's Supper---"...And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives." (Matthew 26:30)
[A thorough study of Jewish History shows that "...in every dwelling where the Passover was celebrated...Psalm 115 through Psalm 118 were sung". (This would be the "hymn" that Jesus and the disciples sang...mentioned above in Matt. 26:30) ].
VI. (November 30, 2012) [Jerusalem, Israel]
Friday, November 30th, I (Barry) awoke very early,.....and I was very nauseous. I knew right away that I was not going anywhere that day.
I urged my wife, Mary, to go on with the rest of the tour group that day, and she very graciously did go. I knew that she would be praying for me, that she would ask other members of the tour group to pray for me, and I knew that our family and church were praying for us.
Before Mary left that morning, she thoughtfully contacted the front desk of the hotel, and she asked that housekeeping NOT clean our room that day - so that I would not be disturbed.
After Mary left, I went back to sleep for a while. When I awoke.....I felt.....horrible! I had a terrible burning sensation in my stomach - that continued on and on! I had some Pepto-Bismol tablets, and some other remedies.....but nothing helped. Nothing.
I got my Bible.......planning to read, pray, and declare portions of Psalm 119 - because recently, when I had a serious infection.....I repeatedly prayed/proclaimed/sang from that psalm - like "Lord, revive me according to Your word,..... revive me according to Your faithfulness.....revive me according to Your love..."-----and the Lord did indeed revive me then!!!
BUT,...the Holy Spirit first stopped me at Psalm 118 (verses 13-39), and He drew my attention especially to verse 15.
By God enabling me - I began reading His word aloud, praying, proclaiming, prophesying, singing His word..
Listen to Psalm 118-verse 15---
"The voice of rejoicing and salvation (healing) is in the tents of the righteous."
Because the blood of Jesus Christ covers me - I am righteous! (Romans 3:22-25/Colossians 1:20).
According to God's Word - my "....body is the temple (tent) of the Holy Spirit." (I Cor. 6:19)--------thus the voice of Jesus Christ's rejoicing (healing) is IN me (and in you)!!!!!!!!!
As I continued praying, declaring, proclaiming, prophesying,, singing this word from God.....and THANKING Him (Philippians 4:6-8)--------I heard a knocking on the door of our room----------It was a young man from housekeeping - asking me if I wanted him to clean our room.
(Now remember, Mary had asked Housekeeping to NOT clean our room.)
I told the young man that I needed more tissue.. (He gave me an abundance of tissue).
I further explained that I did not want him to clean the room "because I am sick".
When I told him that I was sick........this young man - with such earnestness, such lovingkindness, such assurance- said: "Drink some of this tea, it WILL calm your stomach."
He showed me exactly how to make the tea, and then he left.
I knew that I was to do exactly as he said. I made the tea, and drank it slowly, Almost immediately, I began to feel better! I made another cup of the tea and drank it. Within a short while, I felt totally better - the sickness was gone!!!!!
As I thanked our Holy God, and reflected on how with such assurance and lovingkindness the young man told me "This tea WILL calm your stomach"--------the Holy Spirit brought to my remembrance His Word in Psalm 63:3 - "Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.".....
I wept tears of thanksgiving, and
I wept tears of thanksgiving, and
I wept rears of thanksgiving.
So, to summarize: Thursday evening (AD 33) in Jerusalem...Jesus Christ-knowing that He would be crucified the next day.......knowing (Psalm 139:16) that He would have me in Jerusalem November 30, 2012 very sick, needing Him, needing His healing ---He sang the song (Psalm 118-verse 15) that He used to heal me on November 30, 2012!!!!!!!
On November 30, 2012.....He did not want me to GO to the DEAD SEA........
He wanted me to STAY, and SEE..... (experience-for-myself)... HIM. HIS LIFE, HIS INTIMATE LOVE for me.
GOD SHOWS NO PARTIALITY. (Please see Acts 10:34-35). He loves each and every person the same. He paid the same price for each one of us--------the HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICE (the death of His son Jesus Christ on the cross!!!!!!)
Be encouraged to continually seek the Lord, asking Him to show you the intimacy of His love for YOU; free Him and trust Him to show you in the way and timing that will give Him the most glory!!!
"JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER." (Hebrews 13:8)
(THE INFINITE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, AND HIS INTIMATE LOVE FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US).....
FIRST: In John 16:13 Jesus Christ says: "...He (the Holy Spirit)...will guide you into all truth".
So PLEASE for this message, and continuing through your life, ask the Holy spirit to "guide you into all truth".
SECOND: PLEASE. read this slowly and carefully, noting the date and location of EACH section. But don't get "hung up" over it-----all will become clear at the end!
(Psalm 139:1-3. 16) "O Lord, You have searched me and known me,
"You know my sitting down and my rising up;
You understand my thought afar off.
"You comprehend my path and my lying down,
and are acquainted with all my ways.
"Your eyes saw my substance,
being yet unformed.
"And in Your book they all were
written, (before I was born)
"The days fashioned for me...".
I. (Approximately AD 33 [Jerusalem, Israel]
It was ...on a Thursday evening (in Jerusalem) Jesus observed the Passover meal with His disciples.
(This Passover meal........became the 1st Lord's Supper).
II. (November 29, 2012) [Jerusalem, Israel]
It was a Thursday evening in Jerusalem----it had been an exciting day---we had visited places where Jesus Christ had walked and taught, where He had prayed, worshiped, and healed people!!!
III. (Approximately AD 33 [Jerusalem, Israel]
The next day (Friday) Jesus would accomplish the redemption-when He died on the cross for you and for me. (Matthew 27:35-54).
IV. (November 29, 2012) [Jerusalem, Israel]
For the next day (Friday), it was planned that we would visit the Dead Sea.
V. (Approximately AD 33) [Jerusalem, Israel]
Jesus and the disciples finished the Passover meal/Lord's Supper---"...And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives." (Matthew 26:30)
[A thorough study of Jewish History shows that "...in every dwelling where the Passover was celebrated...Psalm 115 through Psalm 118 were sung". (This would be the "hymn" that Jesus and the disciples sang...mentioned above in Matt. 26:30) ].
VI. (November 30, 2012) [Jerusalem, Israel]
Friday, November 30th, I (Barry) awoke very early,.....and I was very nauseous. I knew right away that I was not going anywhere that day.
I urged my wife, Mary, to go on with the rest of the tour group that day, and she very graciously did go. I knew that she would be praying for me, that she would ask other members of the tour group to pray for me, and I knew that our family and church were praying for us.
Before Mary left that morning, she thoughtfully contacted the front desk of the hotel, and she asked that housekeeping NOT clean our room that day - so that I would not be disturbed.
After Mary left, I went back to sleep for a while. When I awoke.....I felt.....horrible! I had a terrible burning sensation in my stomach - that continued on and on! I had some Pepto-Bismol tablets, and some other remedies.....but nothing helped. Nothing.
I got my Bible.......planning to read, pray, and declare portions of Psalm 119 - because recently, when I had a serious infection.....I repeatedly prayed/proclaimed/sang from that psalm - like "Lord, revive me according to Your word,..... revive me according to Your faithfulness.....revive me according to Your love..."-----and the Lord did indeed revive me then!!!
BUT,...the Holy Spirit first stopped me at Psalm 118 (verses 13-39), and He drew my attention especially to verse 15.
By God enabling me - I began reading His word aloud, praying, proclaiming, prophesying, singing His word..
Listen to Psalm 118-verse 15---
"The voice of rejoicing and salvation (healing) is in the tents of the righteous."
Because the blood of Jesus Christ covers me - I am righteous! (Romans 3:22-25/Colossians 1:20).
According to God's Word - my "....body is the temple (tent) of the Holy Spirit." (I Cor. 6:19)--------thus the voice of Jesus Christ's rejoicing (healing) is IN me (and in you)!!!!!!!!!
As I continued praying, declaring, proclaiming, prophesying,, singing this word from God.....and THANKING Him (Philippians 4:6-8)--------I heard a knocking on the door of our room----------It was a young man from housekeeping - asking me if I wanted him to clean our room.
(Now remember, Mary had asked Housekeeping to NOT clean our room.)
I told the young man that I needed more tissue.. (He gave me an abundance of tissue).
I further explained that I did not want him to clean the room "because I am sick".
When I told him that I was sick........this young man - with such earnestness, such lovingkindness, such assurance- said: "Drink some of this tea, it WILL calm your stomach."
He showed me exactly how to make the tea, and then he left.
I knew that I was to do exactly as he said. I made the tea, and drank it slowly, Almost immediately, I began to feel better! I made another cup of the tea and drank it. Within a short while, I felt totally better - the sickness was gone!!!!!
As I thanked our Holy God, and reflected on how with such assurance and lovingkindness the young man told me "This tea WILL calm your stomach"--------the Holy Spirit brought to my remembrance His Word in Psalm 63:3 - "Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.".....
I wept tears of thanksgiving, and
I wept tears of thanksgiving, and
I wept rears of thanksgiving.
So, to summarize: Thursday evening (AD 33) in Jerusalem...Jesus Christ-knowing that He would be crucified the next day.......knowing (Psalm 139:16) that He would have me in Jerusalem November 30, 2012 very sick, needing Him, needing His healing ---He sang the song (Psalm 118-verse 15) that He used to heal me on November 30, 2012!!!!!!!
On November 30, 2012.....He did not want me to GO to the DEAD SEA........
He wanted me to STAY, and SEE..... (experience-for-myself)... HIM. HIS LIFE, HIS INTIMATE LOVE for me.
GOD SHOWS NO PARTIALITY. (Please see Acts 10:34-35). He loves each and every person the same. He paid the same price for each one of us--------the HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICE (the death of His son Jesus Christ on the cross!!!!!!)
Be encouraged to continually seek the Lord, asking Him to show you the intimacy of His love for YOU; free Him and trust Him to show you in the way and timing that will give Him the most glory!!!
"JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER." (Hebrews 13:8)
Thursday, June 4, 2015
G O D' S D E F I N I T I O N O F G O O D !!!!!!!!!
Oh Holy and Almighty God!!!!!!!
It was under this (Your) tree
That I stood
When You reminded me
That You saved me---
Because YOU are so GOOD!!!
Our definition of "good"
might be "cake and ice cream".
YOUR definition of "good"
is beyond what we could dream!
Your definition of "good" ----
Is that EVERY ONE and ALL CREATION be redeemed!!!!!!!
You paid the highest possible price---
So that we EACH can be saved ---
from death, hell, sin, and the grave.
YOUR good is SO GOOD-----
To be saved or not - You give us the choice!
YOU are so GOOD - IN You we can always rejoice!!!!!!!!
"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4) is actually a command!!!
"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118.24) is a daily CHOICE!!!
God's perfect love for us is so Deep, so Good - "...He rejoices over us-----with SINGING!!! (Zephaniah 3:17)
By asking, and allowing, the Holy Spirit to enable us-----we can rejoice UNTO Him...(Because He---the Creator of the universe!!!!!!!) rejoices over us!!!
And we can "...rejoice IN the Lord as His word directs us!!!!! (Philippians 4:4)
Be encouraged to "Rejoice in the Lord!!!" whatever the circumstances!!!!!
When we do, it both pleases and honors God.
And He blesses us!!!
TO HIS GLORY FOREVER!!!.
Oh Holy and Almighty God!!!!!!!
It was under this (Your) tree
That I stood
When You reminded me
That You saved me---
Because YOU are so GOOD!!!
Our definition of "good"
might be "cake and ice cream".
YOUR definition of "good"
is beyond what we could dream!
Your definition of "good" ----
Is that EVERY ONE and ALL CREATION be redeemed!!!!!!!
You paid the highest possible price---
So that we EACH can be saved ---
from death, hell, sin, and the grave.
YOUR good is SO GOOD-----
To be saved or not - You give us the choice!
YOU are so GOOD - IN You we can always rejoice!!!!!!!!
"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4) is actually a command!!!
"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118.24) is a daily CHOICE!!!
God's perfect love for us is so Deep, so Good - "...He rejoices over us-----with SINGING!!! (Zephaniah 3:17)
By asking, and allowing, the Holy Spirit to enable us-----we can rejoice UNTO Him...(Because He---the Creator of the universe!!!!!!!) rejoices over us!!!
And we can "...rejoice IN the Lord as His word directs us!!!!! (Philippians 4:4)
Be encouraged to "Rejoice in the Lord!!!" whatever the circumstances!!!!!
When we do, it both pleases and honors God.
And He blesses us!!!
TO HIS GLORY FOREVER!!!.
Friday, May 22, 2015
JESUS CHRIST'S TREE
A few days ago, early in the morning, it was raining - a very light, sprinkling rain, so I stopped and stood under a tree to get out of the rain......
Suddenly,
A drop of rain hit me on the top of my head.
I laughed, and said -
Father, You got me!
I'm standing under a tree,
But You got me!!!
He Who knows me and loves me intimately,
"Got me" forever on a tree---
Called Jesus' cross at Calvary;
There He died for you and me.
'Though He died and was buried,
He was not done yet.
Conquering sin, death, and the grave,
He brought victory!!!
Now, giving His life to you and me.
He is still not finished---
Because you and I are not complete.
By His word and His Spirit
He is transforming us to be...
so that in you and me
Others can see
Jesus Christ the King---
Lover, Life-giver, and Eternal Victory!!!
So let us - His pupils,
The "apples of His eye",
Never fall far from His tree;
So His reign in, and over us,
Will bring many others
To Him for eternity.
A few days ago, early in the morning, it was raining - a very light, sprinkling rain, so I stopped and stood under a tree to get out of the rain......
Suddenly,
A drop of rain hit me on the top of my head.
I laughed, and said -
Father, You got me!
I'm standing under a tree,
But You got me!!!
He Who knows me and loves me intimately,
"Got me" forever on a tree---
Called Jesus' cross at Calvary;
There He died for you and me.
'Though He died and was buried,
He was not done yet.
Conquering sin, death, and the grave,
He brought victory!!!
Now, giving His life to you and me.
He is still not finished---
Because you and I are not complete.
By His word and His Spirit
He is transforming us to be...
so that in you and me
Others can see
Jesus Christ the King---
Lover, Life-giver, and Eternal Victory!!!
So let us - His pupils,
The "apples of His eye",
Never fall far from His tree;
So His reign in, and over us,
Will bring many others
To Him for eternity.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
THE PREEMINENCE OF JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...that in all things He may have the preeminence." (Colossians 1:18)
(that in all things Jesus Christ may be recognized as Supreme, of First Importance!!!).
Let's begin with a brief look at the disciple of Jesus Christ named John. As Jesus' disciple, John walked with Jesus, He sat under Jesus Christ's teaching for approximately three and one-half years. John saw Jesus perform miracles, He went to the top of the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus, where Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah.....John was a friend of Jesus. (John 1:1 - John 21:25; John 15:14-15)
Now, let us look at John.....now an elderly man...exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the gospel.
(Remember, when Jesus was here on earth, John was a disciple and fiend of Jesus.....now, let us see, and hear, what John saw and heard of Jesus - after Jesus has ascended to heaven!!!).........
Revelation 1:9-18 --- "I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
"I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, and I heard behind a loud voice, as of a trumpet,
"saying, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last...
"Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me." ("see the voice".....Have you ever thought about SEEING a voice??? Keep reading, and the graphic description of the "voice" will enable you to see it in your "mind's eye", and by the Holy Spirit to see it in your heart!!!!!!!!!).
"Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands,
"and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band.
"His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire.
"His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters.
"He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance (face) was like the sun shining in its strength.
"And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, 'Do not be afraid, I am the First and the Last.
"I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. I have the keys of Hades and of Death.'" (Revelation 1:9-18)
[I am sure that most of you who are reading this are familiar with Niagara Falls, which is located in the state of New York, where it borders Canada. Many of you have either visited Niagara Falls,, or at least seen it on television or in movies. Whether you have seen it or not........please ask, and allow, the Holy Spirit to "...guide you into all the truth" (John 16:13); and let your "sanctified imagination" help you to SEE the voice, and all that is described above in Revelation 1:9-18........
You can hear Niagara Falls from a distance. When you get close to the falls...you can hear almost nothing BUT the falls! It is indeed a thundering sound...but it never stops like ordinary thunder does! The air is FILLED with water! If it is a sunny day when you see the falls.........rainbows are all over the place! EVERYTHING that is anywhere near the falls is permeated, SOAKED with water!!!!!!!
And God created Niagara Falls (Genesis 1:1 - 2:7). It is proved throughout God's Word that the Creator is infinitely superior to everything that is created. Therefore "...His voice as the sound of many waters" is infinitely greater than Niagara Falls!!!!!!!].
Let us keep in our hearts, our minds, and our spirits how HOLY and how AWESOME JESUS CHRIST is !!!!!!!!!
"...that in ALL things Jesus Christ may have the preeminence."!! (Colossians 1:18)
That in every part of our lives, and in ALL things---Jesus Christ is First and Supreme!!!!!!!
There are two Key words in this message, and for the rest of our lives; the rest of our lives begins the MOMENT you finish reading this sentence.
The two key words are "In", and "All" "In", and "All".
(Not just "all in", meaning "fully committed".) "In", and "All".
We are to be continually setting our hearts on: (A) Jesus Christ being preeminent (first in order, supreme) in ALL things; and (B) our completeness IN HIM.!!!
All right now, Let us begin THINKING, REPEATING, AND BELIEVING these "Alls" about JESUS CHRIST:
"Firstborn over all creation" (Col. 1:15) (not just the timing of His physical birth:- but His exalted position!!!)
"For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers (rulers or authorities). All things were created through Him and by Him." (v. 16)
"And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist".(Col 1:17)
"...He upholds, maintains, guides, and propels the universe...by His mighty word of power"!!!
(Hebrews 1:3/Amplified Bible)
"...For it pleased the Father that in Him (Jesus) all the fullness should dwell, and by (Jesus) to reconcile all things to Himself, by (Jesus) whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross." (Col. 1:19-20)
"In..(Jesus Christ) are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."(Col. 2:3)
(A little joke: You mean Jesus Christ has more wisdom and knowledge than "Google" and "Wikipedia"? YES!!!!!!! "In Jesus Christ are hidden ALL the treasuries of (TRUE) knowledge and wisdom."
"Jesus Christ... is the head of all principality and power (rule and authority)." (Col. 2:10)
NOW, begin agreeing-with-Jesus Christ about us-IN HIM:
IN JESUS CHRIST we may: (Colossians 1:9-14; 2:12-14)
know His will, fully please Him, be strengthened,
qualify to partake of the inheritance of the saints in the light;
be conveyed out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of the Son of His love,
have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins;
buried with Him in baptism, .in which we were also raised with Him
through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead,
made alive together with Him; (He) having...nailed to the cross all
requirements against us..."!!!(Colossians 1:9-14; 2:12-14)
Did you get all of that?
Can you remember all of it?
THANKFULLY, He wrote it down for us!!!!!!! (You will find it in Colossians chapters 1-4, and Revelation 1:9-18).
PLEASE Study it for yourself! "...the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13)
He can make it intimately personal for you!!!!!
For now, remember 4 things:
1) Jesus Christ is to be Preeminent in ALL things!!! (Col. 1:18)
2) We are (each) "...complete IN HIM" (Col. 2:10)
3) Our lives are "...hidden with Christ IN GOD." (Col. 3:3)
4) GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the absolute glory of JESUS CHIST!!!!!!!!
"...that in all things He may have the preeminence." (Colossians 1:18)
(that in all things Jesus Christ may be recognized as Supreme, of First Importance!!!).
Let's begin with a brief look at the disciple of Jesus Christ named John. As Jesus' disciple, John walked with Jesus, He sat under Jesus Christ's teaching for approximately three and one-half years. John saw Jesus perform miracles, He went to the top of the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus, where Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah.....John was a friend of Jesus. (John 1:1 - John 21:25; John 15:14-15)
Now, let us look at John.....now an elderly man...exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the gospel.
(Remember, when Jesus was here on earth, John was a disciple and fiend of Jesus.....now, let us see, and hear, what John saw and heard of Jesus - after Jesus has ascended to heaven!!!).........
Revelation 1:9-18 --- "I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
"I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, and I heard behind a loud voice, as of a trumpet,
"saying, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last...
"Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me." ("see the voice".....Have you ever thought about SEEING a voice??? Keep reading, and the graphic description of the "voice" will enable you to see it in your "mind's eye", and by the Holy Spirit to see it in your heart!!!!!!!!!).
"Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands,
"and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band.
"His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire.
"His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters.
"He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance (face) was like the sun shining in its strength.
"And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, 'Do not be afraid, I am the First and the Last.
"I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. I have the keys of Hades and of Death.'" (Revelation 1:9-18)
[I am sure that most of you who are reading this are familiar with Niagara Falls, which is located in the state of New York, where it borders Canada. Many of you have either visited Niagara Falls,, or at least seen it on television or in movies. Whether you have seen it or not........please ask, and allow, the Holy Spirit to "...guide you into all the truth" (John 16:13); and let your "sanctified imagination" help you to SEE the voice, and all that is described above in Revelation 1:9-18........
You can hear Niagara Falls from a distance. When you get close to the falls...you can hear almost nothing BUT the falls! It is indeed a thundering sound...but it never stops like ordinary thunder does! The air is FILLED with water! If it is a sunny day when you see the falls.........rainbows are all over the place! EVERYTHING that is anywhere near the falls is permeated, SOAKED with water!!!!!!!
And God created Niagara Falls (Genesis 1:1 - 2:7). It is proved throughout God's Word that the Creator is infinitely superior to everything that is created. Therefore "...His voice as the sound of many waters" is infinitely greater than Niagara Falls!!!!!!!].
Let us keep in our hearts, our minds, and our spirits how HOLY and how AWESOME JESUS CHRIST is !!!!!!!!!
"...that in ALL things Jesus Christ may have the preeminence."!! (Colossians 1:18)
That in every part of our lives, and in ALL things---Jesus Christ is First and Supreme!!!!!!!
There are two Key words in this message, and for the rest of our lives; the rest of our lives begins the MOMENT you finish reading this sentence.
The two key words are "In", and "All" "In", and "All".
(Not just "all in", meaning "fully committed".) "In", and "All".
We are to be continually setting our hearts on: (A) Jesus Christ being preeminent (first in order, supreme) in ALL things; and (B) our completeness IN HIM.!!!
All right now, Let us begin THINKING, REPEATING, AND BELIEVING these "Alls" about JESUS CHRIST:
"Firstborn over all creation" (Col. 1:15) (not just the timing of His physical birth:- but His exalted position!!!)
"For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers (rulers or authorities). All things were created through Him and by Him." (v. 16)
"And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist".(Col 1:17)
"...He upholds, maintains, guides, and propels the universe...by His mighty word of power"!!!
(Hebrews 1:3/Amplified Bible)
"...For it pleased the Father that in Him (Jesus) all the fullness should dwell, and by (Jesus) to reconcile all things to Himself, by (Jesus) whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross." (Col. 1:19-20)
"In..(Jesus Christ) are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."(Col. 2:3)
(A little joke: You mean Jesus Christ has more wisdom and knowledge than "Google" and "Wikipedia"? YES!!!!!!! "In Jesus Christ are hidden ALL the treasuries of (TRUE) knowledge and wisdom."
"Jesus Christ... is the head of all principality and power (rule and authority)." (Col. 2:10)
NOW, begin agreeing-with-Jesus Christ about us-IN HIM:
IN JESUS CHRIST we may: (Colossians 1:9-14; 2:12-14)
know His will, fully please Him, be strengthened,
qualify to partake of the inheritance of the saints in the light;
be conveyed out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of the Son of His love,
have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins;
buried with Him in baptism, .in which we were also raised with Him
through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead,
made alive together with Him; (He) having...nailed to the cross all
requirements against us..."!!!(Colossians 1:9-14; 2:12-14)
Did you get all of that?
Can you remember all of it?
THANKFULLY, He wrote it down for us!!!!!!! (You will find it in Colossians chapters 1-4, and Revelation 1:9-18).
PLEASE Study it for yourself! "...the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13)
He can make it intimately personal for you!!!!!
For now, remember 4 things:
1) Jesus Christ is to be Preeminent in ALL things!!! (Col. 1:18)
2) We are (each) "...complete IN HIM" (Col. 2:10)
3) Our lives are "...hidden with Christ IN GOD." (Col. 3:3)
4) GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the absolute glory of JESUS CHIST!!!!!!!!
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