HOLY GOD'S MATH!!!!!!!!!
HOLY GOD MOST HIGH, THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL..CAN ADD AND MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!
JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of JESUS,.......There are no words recorded in
the BIBLE spoken by JOSEPH.....(zero).
So, some might conclude that he was not very important-----But if we think that-----we could hardly be more wrong!!!!!!
HOLY GOD - WHO KNOWS ALL---chose Joseph to be JESUS CHRIST'S earthly father-------
which is a VERY IMPORTANT role to play---which affected (ALL) of history occurring after Jesus'
birth----including you and me!!!!!!!
Of course it IS recorded in the BIBLE (Matthew 1:18 - 2: 13) that "...an angel of the LORD appeared to him (Joseph) in a dream and spoke to Joseph..."
SO GOD spoke to Joseph through "an Angel of the LORD in a dream" at least three (3) times........
and Joseph did what was COMMANDED!!!!!!!!!
The Bible dictionary states that the name "JOSEPH" means ("May GOD add").
So Joseph, who speaks no words in the BIBLE, heard from GOD in dreams---And He obeyed what GOD commanded---and GOD "added" through Joseph what was needed through an earthly father to
the SON WHO is "THE WORD OF GOD" (John 1:1/Revelation 19:13/ I John 1:1)
And "MULTIPLY"--- HOLY GOD is continuing to use HIS WORD to transform ALL OF US
His believers more and more into the image of HIS SON (II Corinthians 3:18)!!!!!!!!!
"MY WORD SHALL NOT RETURN TO ME VOID (empty, fruitless), BUT IT SHALL ACCOMPLISH WHAT I PLEASE, AND IT SHALL PROSPER IN THE THING FOR WHICH
I SENT IT." (Isaiah 55:11)
OH, COME LET US ADORE HIM!!! JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, December 29, 2017
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
GET THE PICTURE!!!!!!!!!
12/ 13 /2017...
Early Morning ---
I sat down at the table where I study and write -----
About to eat my breakfast-----
As usual, I hold my BIBLE up against my heart and Thank GOD for HIS WORD-----
and then I looked up.....and the sun shines BRIGHTLY ON MY FACE -
-of course - in truth and in Spirit -
It was JESUS CHRIST HIS SON shining His face upon me -
"The Lord Bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon
you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance
upon you,] and give you PEACE."
(Numbers 6:22-25)
["Make His face shine upon you" implies (GOD)
taking pleasure in (you) the worshiper, with the result
that the LORD will be gracious or favorable
to (you) the worshiper.]
LISTEN to this.....
"For God Who said , 'Let light shine out of darkness',
has shone in our hearts so as (to beam forth) the Light
for the illumination of the knowledge
of the majesty and glory of GOD [as it is MANIFEST
in the PERSON and is REVEALED in the FACE
of JESUS CHRIST (the MESSIAH)."
(II Corinthians 4:6/Amplified Bible ]
(Yes, please read that verse above again)
OH COME LET US ADORE HIM!!!!!!!!!
(May God's Holy and intimate love fill your hearts
this Christmas and through the New Year!!!!!!!!!)
12/ 13 /2017...
Early Morning ---
I sat down at the table where I study and write -----
About to eat my breakfast-----
As usual, I hold my BIBLE up against my heart and Thank GOD for HIS WORD-----
and then I looked up.....and the sun shines BRIGHTLY ON MY FACE -
-of course - in truth and in Spirit -
It was JESUS CHRIST HIS SON shining His face upon me -
"The Lord Bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon
you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance
upon you,] and give you PEACE."
(Numbers 6:22-25)
["Make His face shine upon you" implies (GOD)
taking pleasure in (you) the worshiper, with the result
that the LORD will be gracious or favorable
to (you) the worshiper.]
LISTEN to this.....
"For God Who said , 'Let light shine out of darkness',
has shone in our hearts so as (to beam forth) the Light
for the illumination of the knowledge
of the majesty and glory of GOD [as it is MANIFEST
in the PERSON and is REVEALED in the FACE
of JESUS CHRIST (the MESSIAH)."
(II Corinthians 4:6/Amplified Bible ]
(Yes, please read that verse above again)
OH COME LET US ADORE HIM!!!!!!!!!
(May God's Holy and intimate love fill your hearts
this Christmas and through the New Year!!!!!!!!!)
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
"AN ANGEL HELPS ELLIE"
It was a cold, COLD day during the winter. There was a very cold wind blowing across
Lake Lanier.
A friend, Let's call her "ELLIE", who lived in an apartment on the shore of Lake Lanier;
Ellie decided to step out onto her deck ("for just a moment") to look at the lake.
Ellie had not been feeling well that day. When she stepped out onto the deck she closed
the door................somehow when she closed the door.........somehow the door
"locked itself".
So here is Ellie, already not feeling well........and now she is LOCKED outside in the icy
wind.!!
Ellie fainted.
Hours later, Ellie woke up in her warm, cozy bed INSIDE her apartment!!!!!
Ellie was quite puzzled as to HOW she got past a locked door, into her apartment and
and into that "toasty-warm" bed!!! She had no recollection of seeing anyone, and she KNEW
that NO ONE other than she herself had a key to her doors.
When I heard of Ellie's experience........Our HOLY LORD GOD prompted me to write a
letter to Ellie, and share with her (Hebrews 1:1,7, 14):
"GOD...has in these last days spoken to us by HIS SON, whom HE has appointed heir
of all things, through WHOM also HE made the ages:
WHO being the Brightness of HIS GLORY and the express image of HIS PERSON...
"And of the angels HE says: 'WHO makes His angels spirits and His ministers flames
of fire........."
"Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those WHO WILL INHERIT
SALVATION?
a)[The word here used as "minister" does not mean pastor nor preacher.....it means those who
help, take care of, assist people, etc.; b) The word used above for "inherit" is better translated
to mean "receive" ].
In sending this scripture and letter to Ellie, I was showing her that it was (1) an angel who helped her
and (2) that she should receive salvation!!!!!!!!
I have not seen nor heard from Ellie in many years-----so I do not know ALL that GOD has done
in and through her life since that day............
But I DO KNOW ISAIAH 55:11 -
"So shall MY word be that goes forth from MY mouth; it shall not return to ME void (empty,
fruitless) But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent
it."
I DO KNOW EPHESIANS 3:20 - (Amplified Bible)
"NOW TO HIM WHO BY THE ACTION OF HIS POWER THAT IS ABLE TO CARRY OUT HIS PURPOSE AND DO FAR OVER AND ABOVE ALL THAT WE DARE ASK OR
THINK, INFINITELY BEYOND OUR HIGHEST PRAYERS, DESIRES, THOUGHTS,
HOPES, OR DREAMS..."
AND I AM ALSO REMINDED OF DEUTERONOMY 33:27 -
"THE ETERNAL GOD IS YOUR REFUGE, AND UNDERNEATH ARE THE
EVERLASTING ARMS..." (Everlasting can also be translated as EVERPRESENT).
The arms of Jesus Christ that were on His cross - are everpresent with us, and always welcoming
us that we may rest there!!!!!
NOW AND FOREVER ALL AWE, REVERENCE, PRAISE, THANKSGIVING, GLORY,
HONOR, OBEDIENCE, LOVE (AND SO MUCH MORE) BE GIVEN TO JESUS CHRIST
LORD OF LORDS, KING OF KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS WORTHY!!!!!!!!!!!! (REVELATION 5:12)
It was a cold, COLD day during the winter. There was a very cold wind blowing across
Lake Lanier.
A friend, Let's call her "ELLIE", who lived in an apartment on the shore of Lake Lanier;
Ellie decided to step out onto her deck ("for just a moment") to look at the lake.
Ellie had not been feeling well that day. When she stepped out onto the deck she closed
the door................somehow when she closed the door.........somehow the door
"locked itself".
So here is Ellie, already not feeling well........and now she is LOCKED outside in the icy
wind.!!
Ellie fainted.
Hours later, Ellie woke up in her warm, cozy bed INSIDE her apartment!!!!!
Ellie was quite puzzled as to HOW she got past a locked door, into her apartment and
and into that "toasty-warm" bed!!! She had no recollection of seeing anyone, and she KNEW
that NO ONE other than she herself had a key to her doors.
When I heard of Ellie's experience........Our HOLY LORD GOD prompted me to write a
letter to Ellie, and share with her (Hebrews 1:1,7, 14):
"GOD...has in these last days spoken to us by HIS SON, whom HE has appointed heir
of all things, through WHOM also HE made the ages:
WHO being the Brightness of HIS GLORY and the express image of HIS PERSON...
"And of the angels HE says: 'WHO makes His angels spirits and His ministers flames
of fire........."
"Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those WHO WILL INHERIT
SALVATION?
a)[The word here used as "minister" does not mean pastor nor preacher.....it means those who
help, take care of, assist people, etc.; b) The word used above for "inherit" is better translated
to mean "receive" ].
In sending this scripture and letter to Ellie, I was showing her that it was (1) an angel who helped her
and (2) that she should receive salvation!!!!!!!!
I have not seen nor heard from Ellie in many years-----so I do not know ALL that GOD has done
in and through her life since that day............
But I DO KNOW ISAIAH 55:11 -
"So shall MY word be that goes forth from MY mouth; it shall not return to ME void (empty,
fruitless) But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent
it."
I DO KNOW EPHESIANS 3:20 - (Amplified Bible)
"NOW TO HIM WHO BY THE ACTION OF HIS POWER THAT IS ABLE TO CARRY OUT HIS PURPOSE AND DO FAR OVER AND ABOVE ALL THAT WE DARE ASK OR
THINK, INFINITELY BEYOND OUR HIGHEST PRAYERS, DESIRES, THOUGHTS,
HOPES, OR DREAMS..."
AND I AM ALSO REMINDED OF DEUTERONOMY 33:27 -
"THE ETERNAL GOD IS YOUR REFUGE, AND UNDERNEATH ARE THE
EVERLASTING ARMS..." (Everlasting can also be translated as EVERPRESENT).
The arms of Jesus Christ that were on His cross - are everpresent with us, and always welcoming
us that we may rest there!!!!!
NOW AND FOREVER ALL AWE, REVERENCE, PRAISE, THANKSGIVING, GLORY,
HONOR, OBEDIENCE, LOVE (AND SO MUCH MORE) BE GIVEN TO JESUS CHRIST
LORD OF LORDS, KING OF KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS WORTHY!!!!!!!!!!!! (REVELATION 5:12)
Thursday, November 23, 2017
PERSECUTION / KILLING NUMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE 2nd Sunday in November each year is the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH!!!!!!!
How many of you that are reading this---can count?
"One, two, three", (etc.)
Very good! Ok---
As you can see, we are talking about numbers!
Let's Read this carefully, Please.
1........3 (one LEADS TO 3)
In most countries, 1+2=3;
But in some countries, 1 leads to 3.
In some nations, if 1 (one) person is found to have a Bible---
Then, 3 (GENERATIONS) of that family will be (KILLED)!!!
For example, if MY family were in one of those nations, and if either of our daughters
(Katy or Carrie) were caught with a Bible, the Military of that nation would gather together
all of our family: Mary, me (Barry), Katy and Carrie, and our 5 grandsons (David, Michael,Chandler, William and Beau)!
First, they would kill Mary and me--while FORCING our children (Katy and Carrie),
and our 5 grandsons to WATCH US TO BE KILLED.
Then next, they would kill all 5 of our grandsons - while FORCING Katy, Carrie, and their husbands to WATCH WHILE THEIR CHILDREN WERE BEING KILLED!
(It has happened that the torturers would cut off the eyelids (of the family) ---so they could NOT AVOID seeing the
family be killed).
Last, they would KILL Katy, Carrie and their husbands!!
Now, look at/pick up YOUR BIBLE---
the enemy (Satan!) understands how DANGEROUS GOD'S WORD is to him (Satan) and his kingdom -- so he will do ANYTHING to stop
God's people from knowing God's Word!!!
( 2 Timothy 3.12) "Yes, and all who desire to live Godly in CHRIST JESUS will suffer persecution."
MORE NUMBERS:
Every month..................322 Christians are KILLED for their faith in Jesus Christ.
Every month...................214 Churches and Christian properties are DESTROYED.
Every month....................772 Acts of violence are committed against Christians.
215,000,000 Worldwide (two hundred fifteen million) Christians face persecutions on a regular basis.
On a scale, Persecution ranges from - not being allowed to go to school,
nor being allowed to have a job, or not being allowed to get water from the only clear well in a large area........ranging to torture, or being killed for their faith.
The last number we will look at this time is:
1 (ONE)
THESE ARE OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN JESUS CHRIST that are being persecuted!!!!!!!!
******** Will each ONE of us agree to make a contribution to help our brothers and sisters
to have a BIBLE, food, medical supplies, etc?
Will each 1 (ONE) of us agree to pray for our brothers and sisters? You?
*******Our brothers and sisters do NOT ask us to pray that the
persecution will be stopped.........
Instead, they ask us to pray that "they will have the strength to CONTINUE
to witness until they lead their PERSECUTORS to a Saving relationship[
with JESUS CHRIST!!!
Please see the information below for mailing address, and internet site at
which you can contribute to help them have a BIBLE, food, medical supplies, etc.
Also, at the web site, you can request that they send to you a monthly prayer calendar
which lists individual prayer needs.
PRAYER IS THE MOST POWERFUL THING WE CAN DO TO HELP THEM!!!!!!!!
ALL THE GLORY IS DUE TO THE 1(ONE) WHO IS WORTHY TO RECEIVE IT.........
JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12).
HE is the one WHO was persecuted for all of US!!!!!!!!!!!!
web site: OpenDoorsUSA.org
mailing address: Open Doors
P.O. box 27001
Santa Ana, CA 92799 USA
IN ABSOLUTE WORSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST - "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS"
(Revelation 19:16)
THE 2nd Sunday in November each year is the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH!!!!!!!
How many of you that are reading this---can count?
"One, two, three", (etc.)
Very good! Ok---
As you can see, we are talking about numbers!
Let's Read this carefully, Please.
1........3 (one LEADS TO 3)
In most countries, 1+2=3;
But in some countries, 1 leads to 3.
In some nations, if 1 (one) person is found to have a Bible---
Then, 3 (GENERATIONS) of that family will be (KILLED)!!!
For example, if MY family were in one of those nations, and if either of our daughters
(Katy or Carrie) were caught with a Bible, the Military of that nation would gather together
all of our family: Mary, me (Barry), Katy and Carrie, and our 5 grandsons (David, Michael,Chandler, William and Beau)!
First, they would kill Mary and me--while FORCING our children (Katy and Carrie),
and our 5 grandsons to WATCH US TO BE KILLED.
Then next, they would kill all 5 of our grandsons - while FORCING Katy, Carrie, and their husbands to WATCH WHILE THEIR CHILDREN WERE BEING KILLED!
(It has happened that the torturers would cut off the eyelids (of the family) ---so they could NOT AVOID seeing the
family be killed).
Last, they would KILL Katy, Carrie and their husbands!!
Now, look at/pick up YOUR BIBLE---
the enemy (Satan!) understands how DANGEROUS GOD'S WORD is to him (Satan) and his kingdom -- so he will do ANYTHING to stop
God's people from knowing God's Word!!!
( 2 Timothy 3.12) "Yes, and all who desire to live Godly in CHRIST JESUS will suffer persecution."
MORE NUMBERS:
Every month..................322 Christians are KILLED for their faith in Jesus Christ.
Every month...................214 Churches and Christian properties are DESTROYED.
Every month....................772 Acts of violence are committed against Christians.
215,000,000 Worldwide (two hundred fifteen million) Christians face persecutions on a regular basis.
On a scale, Persecution ranges from - not being allowed to go to school,
nor being allowed to have a job, or not being allowed to get water from the only clear well in a large area........ranging to torture, or being killed for their faith.
The last number we will look at this time is:
1 (ONE)
THESE ARE OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN JESUS CHRIST that are being persecuted!!!!!!!!
******** Will each ONE of us agree to make a contribution to help our brothers and sisters
to have a BIBLE, food, medical supplies, etc?
Will each 1 (ONE) of us agree to pray for our brothers and sisters? You?
*******Our brothers and sisters do NOT ask us to pray that the
persecution will be stopped.........
Instead, they ask us to pray that "they will have the strength to CONTINUE
to witness until they lead their PERSECUTORS to a Saving relationship[
with JESUS CHRIST!!!
Please see the information below for mailing address, and internet site at
which you can contribute to help them have a BIBLE, food, medical supplies, etc.
Also, at the web site, you can request that they send to you a monthly prayer calendar
which lists individual prayer needs.
PRAYER IS THE MOST POWERFUL THING WE CAN DO TO HELP THEM!!!!!!!!
ALL THE GLORY IS DUE TO THE 1(ONE) WHO IS WORTHY TO RECEIVE IT.........
JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12).
HE is the one WHO was persecuted for all of US!!!!!!!!!!!!
web site: OpenDoorsUSA.org
mailing address: Open Doors
P.O. box 27001
Santa Ana, CA 92799 USA
IN ABSOLUTE WORSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST - "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS"
(Revelation 19:16)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
INTIMATE LOVE FROM GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
INTIMACY.....
"In to me see"...
Many years ago, (Before the first of 3 knee surgeries), I frequently arose from bed
extra early and enjoyed running before I drove to work.
On a particular morning in Clermont, Ga, I got up, got dressed, and went out to run.
Somewhere, I stopped running, and had a MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF WORSHIPING
HOLY GOD.
At that point in my life, that was the most JOYOUS time of worship I had ever experienced!!!
As those moments passed, I cried out to GOD,
"Father, this is the relationship with YOU that I want for (our daughters Katy and Carrie) to
have!!!
[Of course, GOD did not answer me with His audible voice.........But HE certainly can if He
wants to!!!]
But HE did give me enough understanding to know that His answer was "No".
( I remember very clearly...Struggling to be both in reverent awe of HIM, and to be truthful)..........
I cried out "How can you say "NO" to that prayer??? That is the highest thing that I can pray
for them!!!"
Sooooo graciously, ABBA FATHER continued to give me understanding:
"MY love for EACH AND EVERY ONE of MY Children is so very INTIMATE - that the
Relationship that I have with You.........would not be as good (for them) as the one( I ) have specifically PLANNED for THEM!
"Blessed be the GOD and FATHER of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who has blessed us
with every spiritual blessing in the Heavenly places in CHRIST,
Just as HE CHOSE US in HIM before the foundation of the world...Having pre-destined
us to adoption as sons by JESUS CHRIST, to HIMSELF...to the praise of the glory of HIS grace, by which HE made us ACCEPTED in the BELOVED."(Ephesians 1:3-6)
This letter (to the Ephesians) repeatedly insists the ground of all grace is the reconciling
death of JESUS CHRIST on the CROSS at the EXPENSE of HIS redeeming BLOOD.
(Ephesians 2:16).
HOLY GOD looked ahead, seeing us - and seeing what HE would make of us-----
then sent HIS SON JESUS to pay the Highest possible PRICE (His blood and life).....
so HE (GOD) CAN LIVE WITH US INTO ETERNITY!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALWAYS AMAZING GRACE!!!!
THANK YOU OH HOLY LORD!!!!!!!!
INTIMACY.....
"In to me see"...
Many years ago, (Before the first of 3 knee surgeries), I frequently arose from bed
extra early and enjoyed running before I drove to work.
On a particular morning in Clermont, Ga, I got up, got dressed, and went out to run.
Somewhere, I stopped running, and had a MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF WORSHIPING
HOLY GOD.
At that point in my life, that was the most JOYOUS time of worship I had ever experienced!!!
As those moments passed, I cried out to GOD,
"Father, this is the relationship with YOU that I want for (our daughters Katy and Carrie) to
have!!!
[Of course, GOD did not answer me with His audible voice.........But HE certainly can if He
wants to!!!]
But HE did give me enough understanding to know that His answer was "No".
( I remember very clearly...Struggling to be both in reverent awe of HIM, and to be truthful)..........
I cried out "How can you say "NO" to that prayer??? That is the highest thing that I can pray
for them!!!"
Sooooo graciously, ABBA FATHER continued to give me understanding:
"MY love for EACH AND EVERY ONE of MY Children is so very INTIMATE - that the
Relationship that I have with You.........would not be as good (for them) as the one( I ) have specifically PLANNED for THEM!
"Blessed be the GOD and FATHER of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who has blessed us
with every spiritual blessing in the Heavenly places in CHRIST,
Just as HE CHOSE US in HIM before the foundation of the world...Having pre-destined
us to adoption as sons by JESUS CHRIST, to HIMSELF...to the praise of the glory of HIS grace, by which HE made us ACCEPTED in the BELOVED."(Ephesians 1:3-6)
This letter (to the Ephesians) repeatedly insists the ground of all grace is the reconciling
death of JESUS CHRIST on the CROSS at the EXPENSE of HIS redeeming BLOOD.
(Ephesians 2:16).
HOLY GOD looked ahead, seeing us - and seeing what HE would make of us-----
then sent HIS SON JESUS to pay the Highest possible PRICE (His blood and life).....
so HE (GOD) CAN LIVE WITH US INTO ETERNITY!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALWAYS AMAZING GRACE!!!!
THANK YOU OH HOLY LORD!!!!!!!!
Monday, October 23, 2017
"GOD MOST HIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!
"For YOU, LORD, are MOST HIGH ABOVE ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! (Psalm 97:9)
We are to exalt the LORD above everything that MEN call 'gods'.
Let's look at I Samuel chapters 4 - 5...
In chapter 4, when Israel battled the Philistines, the Philistines defeated Israel,
and they also captured (from Israel) the Ark of GOD.....
"Then the Philistines took the ark of GOD and brought it to Ashdod (a city of the
Philistines).
"The Philistines took the ark of GOD, and brought it into the house of Dagon------
(an idol, or "god" of the Philistines), and set the ark of GOD by Dagon.
"And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, there was Dagon, fallen
on its face to the earth before the ARK OF THE LORD.
So they took Dagon and set it in its place again.
"And when they rose early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the
ground before the ark of the LORD. The head of dagon and both the hands were broken off,
["broken off" is actually CUT OFF, indicating the idol had not simply fallen and broken, BUT
had been DISMEMBERED].
So let us continually be asking HOLY GOD our FATHER to TEACH us to---
"...give to the LORD the GLORY DUE TO HIS NAME;
"Oh, WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HIS HOLINESS!"
"TREMBLE BEFORE HIM, ALL THE EARTH." (Psalm 96: 8-9)
"For YOU, LORD, are MOST HIGH ABOVE ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! (Psalm 97:9)
We are to exalt the LORD above everything that MEN call 'gods'.
Let's look at I Samuel chapters 4 - 5...
In chapter 4, when Israel battled the Philistines, the Philistines defeated Israel,
and they also captured (from Israel) the Ark of GOD.....
"Then the Philistines took the ark of GOD and brought it to Ashdod (a city of the
Philistines).
"The Philistines took the ark of GOD, and brought it into the house of Dagon------
(an idol, or "god" of the Philistines), and set the ark of GOD by Dagon.
"And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, there was Dagon, fallen
on its face to the earth before the ARK OF THE LORD.
So they took Dagon and set it in its place again.
"And when they rose early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the
ground before the ark of the LORD. The head of dagon and both the hands were broken off,
["broken off" is actually CUT OFF, indicating the idol had not simply fallen and broken, BUT
had been DISMEMBERED].
So let us continually be asking HOLY GOD our FATHER to TEACH us to---
"...give to the LORD the GLORY DUE TO HIS NAME;
"Oh, WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HIS HOLINESS!"
"TREMBLE BEFORE HIM, ALL THE EARTH." (Psalm 96: 8-9)
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
ARE YOU!!! AN APERTURE???
(The correct answer is "YES"!!!)
" In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was
with GOD and the WORD was GOD. He was with GOD in
the beginning. Through HIM all things were made, and
without HIM nothing was made." (John 1:1-4)
Aperture - definition:
An opening, such as a hole or slit, an adjustable opening in
an optical instrument, such as a camera, that limits the
amount of light passing through a lens.
In John 8:12 JESUS says:
"I am the light."
So, JESUS is the light, and our hearts are apertures.
By definition, an aperture is ADJUSTABLE.
On some satellites that revolve around the earth, the
aperture allows enough light to pass through - - -
so that the camera can "read" the license plate on a
car or truck ---from 25,000 feet above the earth!!!
Attitude - Definition:
A state of mind or a feeling.
Example: an attitude of "friendliness."
As mentioned above, satellites revolve around the earth.
"And the WORD became flesh and dwelt
among us, and we beheld HIS GLORY, the
glory as of the only begotten of the Father,
full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
As you and I (continue to) submit to GOD,
and continue to have an attitude of humility,
reverent awe, and love of GOD---
Then GOD can adjust our hearts/apertures so
that JESUS (the light) POURS through us---
bringing us to be ones whose
WORLD REVOLVES AROUND the SON of GOD!!!
HOLY! HOLY! HOLY!
Let's You and Me submit to and allow GOD to adjust
our attitudes - so HIS LIGHT POURS through us, and
HE RECEIVES MORE AND MORE GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!
HE is WORTHY!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12)
(The correct answer is "YES"!!!)
" In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was
with GOD and the WORD was GOD. He was with GOD in
the beginning. Through HIM all things were made, and
without HIM nothing was made." (John 1:1-4)
Aperture - definition:
An opening, such as a hole or slit, an adjustable opening in
an optical instrument, such as a camera, that limits the
amount of light passing through a lens.
In John 8:12 JESUS says:
"I am the light."
So, JESUS is the light, and our hearts are apertures.
By definition, an aperture is ADJUSTABLE.
On some satellites that revolve around the earth, the
aperture allows enough light to pass through - - -
so that the camera can "read" the license plate on a
car or truck ---from 25,000 feet above the earth!!!
Attitude - Definition:
A state of mind or a feeling.
Example: an attitude of "friendliness."
As mentioned above, satellites revolve around the earth.
"And the WORD became flesh and dwelt
among us, and we beheld HIS GLORY, the
glory as of the only begotten of the Father,
full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
As you and I (continue to) submit to GOD,
and continue to have an attitude of humility,
reverent awe, and love of GOD---
Then GOD can adjust our hearts/apertures so
that JESUS (the light) POURS through us---
bringing us to be ones whose
WORLD REVOLVES AROUND the SON of GOD!!!
HOLY! HOLY! HOLY!
Let's You and Me submit to and allow GOD to adjust
our attitudes - so HIS LIGHT POURS through us, and
HE RECEIVES MORE AND MORE GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!
HE is WORTHY!!!!!!! (Revelation 5:12)
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