Hello Beloved,
If you have ever read any of this blog then you know that I suffered for many years with depression.
I heard a preacher on T.V. today talk about darkness and then light. I want to tell you about my experience with darkness and light.
Before I fell in my bathtub in Oct. 2007, I had an experience that now as I look back on it had to be God. The month before I fell in the bathtub I lived in a dark, dark place.. I would go to work each day but I felt like a zombie.. I don't think I preformed my job well, my home life was horrible, nothing seem to matter or make much sense. I had Thursdays off through the week. I awoke one Thursday morning and laid in bed and was so cold. I could not think at all, nothing. I did not want to get up from that bed..... I wanted to just lay there and go to sleep never to wake again.... I can not even begin to describe how dark it was . It was like I was wearing it and nothing could break through. I don't know how long I lay there but I just didn't want to be anywhere.. I was so cold.. coldest I have ever been in my whole life.. I got up and ran a hot bath and set in it to try and get warm, nothing seem to help.. I got up and put clothes on and sat in the living room just getting colder and colder... I said to myself, just stop breathing.. So I tried that holding my breath. Darkness just seemed to be getting darker and darker all the time as I grew colder and colder.. I set there for such a long time... It was in the afternoon and something said to me " go to the store". What? " go to the store". So I got up and went to the store.. I was really like a zombie walking... I went in the store and people spoke and I tried to be friendly back( I think, I hope) I started around the corner to go into the second aisle and someone spoke to me; " hi, how are you? fine, thanks." I then moved on to the next aisle.. Same person, " Hi, how are you?'' again fine thanks". So I go to the third aisle and this same person comes up to me and says" I need to pray for you." I look at them and think are they talking to me? I look around and it is just me and this person.. This woman, grabs my hand and starts praying right then and there in the 3 aisle of the store! I do not know this woman , never saw her before.. She just starts praying for me and over me and it starts to penetrate through me... I had been living in the darkness so long... She prayed and prayed and as others came into the aisle they laid a hand on me and prayed too!! We stood in aisle 3 for how long? I don't know.. I do know that when she was done praying over me and for me I felt like a weight had been removed.. I began to see light shinning around me.. It was not me that was shinning but it was the LOVE of Christ Jesus shinning from this woman. I left this woman in aisle 3 and finished shopping with LOUD praises on my lips.
I went up to the front of the store and paid for my things and went outside to put things in my car. I saw this woman waiting by my car and she told me that GOD LOVES YOU.. and that was the last time I ever saw her.. I had never seen this woman before nor have I ever seen her again. I only know that in my darkness there came a light.... I still have moments of darkness but they don't last to long .. I have the Light of the world in me... JESUS CHRIST.
true story . smile it is a free gift from God for you to share. love in Christ Jesus vickie
Monday, October 27, 2014
Feast of Tabernacle: Leviticus 23: 33-43
Good Morning Beloved,
Feast of Tabernacle . " The Lord spoke to Moses saying; 15th day of the 7th month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord." ( Leviticus 23: 33-34)
The 7th month is Tishri on the Hebrew calendar.( for Gentiles it is mid Sept-Oct) The # 7 is perfection or complete. Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: on the 8th day shall be a holy convocation unto you, ( convocation: an assembly; an ecclesiastical or academic assembly)
The # 8 is new beginnings ( also on the 8th was the day of circumcision of every male born)
These are just my thoughts in bold. Maybe I am wrong but then maybe not. The number 7 is the # for perfection, right? Well, we all know that only one was ever perfect. Now for the number 8 , it is for new beginnings ,correct? Well when do we get that new beginning? I believe it is when we are baptized. We are circumcised at that time and grafted into the Vine.
This is when we become the sons of God .( 1 John 3:1-2)
Zechariah 6:12; " Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH." He will come from Israel and shall build the temple. Zechariah 14: 3-4 ,16-19. Please go and read right now....PLEASE go and read these passages. I use the King James Bible. I am waiting for you to finish reading.... Ready?
His feet shall stand in that day upon the Mount of Olives. To do what? KEEP THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES. This has NOT happened yet. 2 Peter 1:14 " knowing shortly I must put off this my tabernacle. ( his body) v. 16; Peter is telling you that it is not a fable , there were eyewitnesses to Jesus majesty. Now go to Mark 9: 1-5. PLEASE, go and read this ... It is about the Transfiguration.
Could it be that Peter saw into the future about the feast of tabernacles? It was a time of celebration of GOD tabernacling with His people. In John 8: 12, Jesus tells them at the Feast of Tabernacles that He is the Light of the world. The songs they would sing during this feast were from Psalms 113- 118 and on the last day of the feast they would do the " Jericho" march around the alter 7 times .. Now, go and read John 7:2, 14,37-38.. Please you must go and read...
During this festival people would sing Isaiah 12:3.." Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out to the wells of salvation." Yeshua ( is the Hebrew word for salvation) cried out to the people to " come unto Him to drink. John 7: 37-38.
Now to show you in scripture how Jesus was born during the Feast of Tabernacles. Lets start with John the Baptist. Go to Luke 1: 5,8-9. Abia is the 8th course. Check out 1 Chronicles 24: 10. Now the religious year began at the 1st of Nisan; 2 weeks before Passover, ( about April) and Abia was the 8th ( about 2 months April 1 to June 1) BUT ALL the Priests had to serve during Passover so that puts the 8th week to 9th week or 2 weeks of June and that would be the Feast of Shavot or Pentecost. Look at Luke 1: 10-11 So Zacharias served 2 weeks in a row. First week at The Feast and then he served his 8th week at the Temple. When he was finished serving Zacharias went home and his wife Elizabeth conceived . Luke 1: 23-24. So when Zacharias went home till five months passed would have been mid June to mid November. One month later an angel appeared to Mary ( Luke 1: 26,35-36. So Yeshua is conceived during Chanukah ( the Jewish Festival of Lights). Mary goes and stays with Elizabeth for 3 months. This takes you to the time of Passover, when John the Baptist is born.
So, Mary conceives in December and delivers in September at the time of The Feast of Tabernacles.
( Read Luke Chapter 2, it is about the birth of Jesus Christ)
Please remember : Smile it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet... God Bless you today! Your sister in Christ Jesus, vickie
Feast of Tabernacle . " The Lord spoke to Moses saying; 15th day of the 7th month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord." ( Leviticus 23: 33-34)
The 7th month is Tishri on the Hebrew calendar.( for Gentiles it is mid Sept-Oct) The # 7 is perfection or complete. Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: on the 8th day shall be a holy convocation unto you, ( convocation: an assembly; an ecclesiastical or academic assembly)
The # 8 is new beginnings ( also on the 8th was the day of circumcision of every male born)
These are just my thoughts in bold. Maybe I am wrong but then maybe not. The number 7 is the # for perfection, right? Well, we all know that only one was ever perfect. Now for the number 8 , it is for new beginnings ,correct? Well when do we get that new beginning? I believe it is when we are baptized. We are circumcised at that time and grafted into the Vine.
This is when we become the sons of God .( 1 John 3:1-2)
Zechariah 6:12; " Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH." He will come from Israel and shall build the temple. Zechariah 14: 3-4 ,16-19. Please go and read right now....PLEASE go and read these passages. I use the King James Bible. I am waiting for you to finish reading.... Ready?
His feet shall stand in that day upon the Mount of Olives. To do what? KEEP THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES. This has NOT happened yet. 2 Peter 1:14 " knowing shortly I must put off this my tabernacle. ( his body) v. 16; Peter is telling you that it is not a fable , there were eyewitnesses to Jesus majesty. Now go to Mark 9: 1-5. PLEASE, go and read this ... It is about the Transfiguration.
Could it be that Peter saw into the future about the feast of tabernacles? It was a time of celebration of GOD tabernacling with His people. In John 8: 12, Jesus tells them at the Feast of Tabernacles that He is the Light of the world. The songs they would sing during this feast were from Psalms 113- 118 and on the last day of the feast they would do the " Jericho" march around the alter 7 times .. Now, go and read John 7:2, 14,37-38.. Please you must go and read...
During this festival people would sing Isaiah 12:3.." Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out to the wells of salvation." Yeshua ( is the Hebrew word for salvation) cried out to the people to " come unto Him to drink. John 7: 37-38.
Now to show you in scripture how Jesus was born during the Feast of Tabernacles. Lets start with John the Baptist. Go to Luke 1: 5,8-9. Abia is the 8th course. Check out 1 Chronicles 24: 10. Now the religious year began at the 1st of Nisan; 2 weeks before Passover, ( about April) and Abia was the 8th ( about 2 months April 1 to June 1) BUT ALL the Priests had to serve during Passover so that puts the 8th week to 9th week or 2 weeks of June and that would be the Feast of Shavot or Pentecost. Look at Luke 1: 10-11 So Zacharias served 2 weeks in a row. First week at The Feast and then he served his 8th week at the Temple. When he was finished serving Zacharias went home and his wife Elizabeth conceived . Luke 1: 23-24. So when Zacharias went home till five months passed would have been mid June to mid November. One month later an angel appeared to Mary ( Luke 1: 26,35-36. So Yeshua is conceived during Chanukah ( the Jewish Festival of Lights). Mary goes and stays with Elizabeth for 3 months. This takes you to the time of Passover, when John the Baptist is born.
So, Mary conceives in December and delivers in September at the time of The Feast of Tabernacles.
( Read Luke Chapter 2, it is about the birth of Jesus Christ)
Please remember : Smile it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet... God Bless you today! Your sister in Christ Jesus, vickie
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Day 4 of My 30 Day Challenge
Good Morning Beloved,
Well today is my 4th day of the 30 day challenge. I get up and spend time reading God's Word and I write about it... I got stuck on one verse yesterday in James 1. It was verse 12.. Something had happened and I came home and was reading and it just struck me and I could not go on until I had a clear understanding of the verse..
TEMPTATION: SOMETHING THAT TEMPTS
TEMPT: TO TEST OR TRY; ENTICE; ALLURE AS TO SOMETHING IMMORAL; TO PROVOKE OR RISK
Everyday we are tempted in one way or another. It may be about money, children, thoughts, sex, food, something ... The thing we need to do is learn how to resist temptation.
RESIST: WITHSTAND; FEND OFF; STAND FIRM AGAINST
I am a work in progress and I needed this lesson .. I have to learn how to resist temptation and I hope that by doing this challenge I am...
This is what I did today when I was doing my daily reading.
I started my prayer and as I was praying this is what came from it...
Do you believe God created Heaven and Earth? The Sun, Moon, and Stars? Do you believe God created Man and Woman at the same time?
In Genesis 1:1 God.( Elohim means creator). Genesis 1: 3 God spoke...1:14-16; lights to divide day from night and stars. Genesis 1:26...created them.... male and female. Now, with that said go to Psalms 139. This talks about God knowing all about you while you were yet not born. He knew when you would sit down, stand up, what you would think and what would come out of your mouth. He goes before you and behind you. As imperfect as I am( we are) He wrote in His book all of my ( our) members ( every little detail of who you are). Your hair color, eyes, how tall or short you would be, the color of your skin, boy or girl. ect.... This is something to really think about..... God loves you so much that He knows how many hairs are on your head.. If you believe one thing about God's Word , you need to believe that it is a love letter written to you. It is filled with so much life, love and truth in it for you to learn .... You will never know it all not this side of heaven. In the last two verses of Psalms 139.
" Search me, O' God, and know my heart. Lead me in the way everlasting."
It is time to believe and ask God to Search me and lead me....... God did create all things , you included. Thank Him for that today. Remember to Smile it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
tenderly your sister in Christ Jesus,
vickie
Well today is my 4th day of the 30 day challenge. I get up and spend time reading God's Word and I write about it... I got stuck on one verse yesterday in James 1. It was verse 12.. Something had happened and I came home and was reading and it just struck me and I could not go on until I had a clear understanding of the verse..
TEMPTATION: SOMETHING THAT TEMPTS
TEMPT: TO TEST OR TRY; ENTICE; ALLURE AS TO SOMETHING IMMORAL; TO PROVOKE OR RISK
Everyday we are tempted in one way or another. It may be about money, children, thoughts, sex, food, something ... The thing we need to do is learn how to resist temptation.
RESIST: WITHSTAND; FEND OFF; STAND FIRM AGAINST
I am a work in progress and I needed this lesson .. I have to learn how to resist temptation and I hope that by doing this challenge I am...
This is what I did today when I was doing my daily reading.
I started my prayer and as I was praying this is what came from it...
Do you believe God created Heaven and Earth? The Sun, Moon, and Stars? Do you believe God created Man and Woman at the same time?
In Genesis 1:1 God.( Elohim means creator). Genesis 1: 3 God spoke...1:14-16; lights to divide day from night and stars. Genesis 1:26...created them.... male and female. Now, with that said go to Psalms 139. This talks about God knowing all about you while you were yet not born. He knew when you would sit down, stand up, what you would think and what would come out of your mouth. He goes before you and behind you. As imperfect as I am( we are) He wrote in His book all of my ( our) members ( every little detail of who you are). Your hair color, eyes, how tall or short you would be, the color of your skin, boy or girl. ect.... This is something to really think about..... God loves you so much that He knows how many hairs are on your head.. If you believe one thing about God's Word , you need to believe that it is a love letter written to you. It is filled with so much life, love and truth in it for you to learn .... You will never know it all not this side of heaven. In the last two verses of Psalms 139.
" Search me, O' God, and know my heart. Lead me in the way everlasting."
It is time to believe and ask God to Search me and lead me....... God did create all things , you included. Thank Him for that today. Remember to Smile it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
tenderly your sister in Christ Jesus,
vickie
Monday, June 16, 2014
Day One : 30 Day Challenge
Hello Beloved,
Today has been a " just thinking " day. Thinking about this and thinking about that. Just think I will talk about my day a little.
I started a 30 day challenge this morning from something I heard from a preacher on T.V. yesterday.
The challenge was having a Personal Relationship with God. He gave four tips and reasons so I will show them here. He said that this is NOT the only way but it was his way of doing it.. So I say that again...THIS IS NOT THE ONLY WAY TO GO ABOUT A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.
1.) MAKE TIME. Matthew 6:33 " But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Psalms 119:18 " Open thou mine eyes"
If you have to SCHEDULE IT. Just put it on your calendar like you would any other appointment.
2.) READ YOUR BIBLE. This is the way to hear from God. Ask questions.
2 a.) What does this passage say?
2 b.) What can I take from it?
2 c.) How do I apply this passage to my life?
3.) RECORD YOUR THOUGHTS. Keep a spiritual diary. Write down what you are learning from each passage you study. Prayers you say and that are answered.
4.) REACH OUT IN PRAYER. Real prayer is hard work.. Make a planner for your prayers, ie... on Monday I will pray for people who are sick,. Tuesday I will pray for lost souls. Wednesday I will pray for .......... these are examples of how you can do it.... Do this for 30 days and see if you draw closer to God. I have accepted the challenge.
Well, this is how I started my morning off. I got up early and read in my Bible and I have prayed and I am writing down my thoughts.. So I did what I set out to do today.. Then came my first test and I do believe I flunked it.
I had to go and pick up grand kids for school. I called to tell them it was time to get up and they hung the phone up on me. Not a good way to start the day. Then when we are all in the car to leave, not one word was spoken to me on the 10 minute drive. Not a good way to start the day. So , they are off to school and I am on my own for a bit. I am so angry and hurt that I was ignored. I thought how rude and disrespectful this was.. I really was just beside myself with anger. I am driving along and talking to God about how this was just not right and guess what! BAM!! BAM! it hits me .Is this sometimes how God feels about us? Do we ignore him and hurt His feelings? Are we disrespectful and rude to God? This is not what I read about in my challenge today but I was challenged today. I have work to do LOTS of work to do before I can say I have what God wants for me in this relationship.. I am a work in progress. I will just keep on keeping on.....May God Bless your day with all you need .
Smile: it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet...
your sister in Christ Jesus
vickie
Today has been a " just thinking " day. Thinking about this and thinking about that. Just think I will talk about my day a little.
I started a 30 day challenge this morning from something I heard from a preacher on T.V. yesterday.
The challenge was having a Personal Relationship with God. He gave four tips and reasons so I will show them here. He said that this is NOT the only way but it was his way of doing it.. So I say that again...THIS IS NOT THE ONLY WAY TO GO ABOUT A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.
1.) MAKE TIME. Matthew 6:33 " But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Psalms 119:18 " Open thou mine eyes"
If you have to SCHEDULE IT. Just put it on your calendar like you would any other appointment.
2.) READ YOUR BIBLE. This is the way to hear from God. Ask questions.
2 a.) What does this passage say?
2 b.) What can I take from it?
2 c.) How do I apply this passage to my life?
3.) RECORD YOUR THOUGHTS. Keep a spiritual diary. Write down what you are learning from each passage you study. Prayers you say and that are answered.
4.) REACH OUT IN PRAYER. Real prayer is hard work.. Make a planner for your prayers, ie... on Monday I will pray for people who are sick,. Tuesday I will pray for lost souls. Wednesday I will pray for .......... these are examples of how you can do it.... Do this for 30 days and see if you draw closer to God. I have accepted the challenge.
Well, this is how I started my morning off. I got up early and read in my Bible and I have prayed and I am writing down my thoughts.. So I did what I set out to do today.. Then came my first test and I do believe I flunked it.
I had to go and pick up grand kids for school. I called to tell them it was time to get up and they hung the phone up on me. Not a good way to start the day. Then when we are all in the car to leave, not one word was spoken to me on the 10 minute drive. Not a good way to start the day. So , they are off to school and I am on my own for a bit. I am so angry and hurt that I was ignored. I thought how rude and disrespectful this was.. I really was just beside myself with anger. I am driving along and talking to God about how this was just not right and guess what! BAM!! BAM! it hits me .Is this sometimes how God feels about us? Do we ignore him and hurt His feelings? Are we disrespectful and rude to God? This is not what I read about in my challenge today but I was challenged today. I have work to do LOTS of work to do before I can say I have what God wants for me in this relationship.. I am a work in progress. I will just keep on keeping on.....May God Bless your day with all you need .
Smile: it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet...
your sister in Christ Jesus
vickie
Friday, April 18, 2014
The Children's Living Bible: Romans 12
Good Evening Beloved,
I have been reading in Romans this past week and I am reading it from several different translations. This evening I am going to take from the Children's Living Bible. I will make direct quotes but I will highlight them so you will know it was from this bible. I will also paraphrase some too.
Romans 12:
Give your body to God, let it be a living sacrifice, holy , the kind he can accept. Don't copy the behavior of the world, be new and refreshing, different. " Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you." There are many members in our body and they all work differently and it is the same in the BODY OF CHRIST. There are many different members in Christ's body too, and we all need each other.
For example: I can not do what my husband does for our children, nor can he do what I do for them. We are the same , parents, but we have different roles with them.
God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.
So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, then prophesy whenever you can --as often as your faith is strong enough to receive a message from God. If your gift is serving others-- serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching. If you are a preacher, see to it that your sermons are strong and helpful. If God has given you money , be generous in helping others with it. If God has given you administrative ability and put you in charge of the work of others , take the responsibility seriously. Those who offer comfort to the sorrowing should do so with Christian cheer. Don't just pretend that you love others: really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with brotherly affection and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your work but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and prayerful always. When
God's children are in need , you be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or if they need lodging , for the night.
Don't curse others, pray that God will bless them. Be happy for others. If they are sad then share in their sorrow. Work happily together. Don't try to act big or try to get into the graces of important people. Don't pay evil for evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible. Never avenge yourselves , leave that to God . ( DON'T TAKE THE LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS) . Instead , feed your enemy if he is hungry. If he is thirsty give him something to drink and you will be " heaping coals of fire on his head. " Don't let evil get the upper hand, but conquer evil by doing good.
This is written so that even a child can understand. Sometimes we miss out because we think to hard on a verse... This is really very simple.. I hope that it speaks to your heart the way it spoke to mind.
We all need reminders to do the right things.... I am going to pray for each one who reads this , right now.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Please forgive me and the one who is reading this of everything that we have done wrong today.. Thank you for being with us on this, the day You have made.... We are so blessed that we can have the Word of God before us...Thank you for Blood of Calvary. I pray Father that each one reading this would be blessed by your Word today . I add my prayers to theirs for Your Will to be done. In Jesus name. Amen
Remember to Smile.... It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
Tenderly with arms wrapped about you, your sister in Christ Jesus vickie
I have been reading in Romans this past week and I am reading it from several different translations. This evening I am going to take from the Children's Living Bible. I will make direct quotes but I will highlight them so you will know it was from this bible. I will also paraphrase some too.
Romans 12:
Give your body to God, let it be a living sacrifice, holy , the kind he can accept. Don't copy the behavior of the world, be new and refreshing, different. " Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you." There are many members in our body and they all work differently and it is the same in the BODY OF CHRIST. There are many different members in Christ's body too, and we all need each other.
For example: I can not do what my husband does for our children, nor can he do what I do for them. We are the same , parents, but we have different roles with them.
God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.
So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, then prophesy whenever you can --as often as your faith is strong enough to receive a message from God. If your gift is serving others-- serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching. If you are a preacher, see to it that your sermons are strong and helpful. If God has given you money , be generous in helping others with it. If God has given you administrative ability and put you in charge of the work of others , take the responsibility seriously. Those who offer comfort to the sorrowing should do so with Christian cheer. Don't just pretend that you love others: really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with brotherly affection and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your work but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and prayerful always. When
God's children are in need , you be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or if they need lodging , for the night.
Don't curse others, pray that God will bless them. Be happy for others. If they are sad then share in their sorrow. Work happily together. Don't try to act big or try to get into the graces of important people. Don't pay evil for evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible. Never avenge yourselves , leave that to God . ( DON'T TAKE THE LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS) . Instead , feed your enemy if he is hungry. If he is thirsty give him something to drink and you will be " heaping coals of fire on his head. " Don't let evil get the upper hand, but conquer evil by doing good.
This is written so that even a child can understand. Sometimes we miss out because we think to hard on a verse... This is really very simple.. I hope that it speaks to your heart the way it spoke to mind.
We all need reminders to do the right things.... I am going to pray for each one who reads this , right now.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Please forgive me and the one who is reading this of everything that we have done wrong today.. Thank you for being with us on this, the day You have made.... We are so blessed that we can have the Word of God before us...Thank you for Blood of Calvary. I pray Father that each one reading this would be blessed by your Word today . I add my prayers to theirs for Your Will to be done. In Jesus name. Amen
Remember to Smile.... It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
Tenderly with arms wrapped about you, your sister in Christ Jesus vickie
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Double Portion
Good Evening Beloved,
I have so many things to tell you! I had such a great day today.. Mike and I went to a new church up in Lafayette. I had been invited by the Pastor from this church to come and visit, so we went today.
We went this morning to the regular church service and it was different from what we are use too. It was nice.. they had a guest speaker there today. We learned things that we had never heard before and that is always nice to do.... I don't want to mention names as I do not have permission to do so, but I can tell you this; this man was a good speaker.
We came home and found out that our church at home was not going to be in service this evening so we went back to Lafayette and I am so glad that we did. It was a amazing night of worship and prayer and teaching and healing.... I saw people go to the alter and say that they wanted to be free from smoking and this man ask them to throw their cigarettes away and to go and get them from their cars, lighters, matches, anything that had to do with smoking ; and they did!!! I saw people just fall down in the Spirit. I had something happen to me personally that I am still in shock about..
I had an accident on a motors scooter in September, 2011 and I have not been able to make a fist since then. This man said if anyone here has arthritis, it is gone.. I clamined it !! I can now make a fist, not with one hand but with both of them!!!! May not sound like a big deal , but let me tell you for me it was HUGE!! I can breath better too!! I know it was NOT this man but God who did this... I just am so excited it happened.
One week ago my oldest brother passed away. I am saddened by this.... I will miss knowing he is not in this world with us any longer.. BUT you know God.. He never leaves us nor forsakes us.... I was feeling pretty bad about my brother but tonight God gave me a very special gift. I met not one, but two new sisters!!! I got a double portion tonight when God put into my life two very wonderful, sweet , awesome ladies, Anna and Becky. We met and made friends right away.. I love it when that happens!!! I could go on and on and on but I won't ( at least not tonight :) ) I just had a great day today and that does not happen all that often.. I love to hear the Word of God come alive and it did for me at least on this day.. I don't mean to sound like it does not on other days but today was just kind of special... So, for tonight I will say this :
Smile: Remember it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
God Bless each of you . Tenderly with arms wrapped about you. Your sister in Christ Jesus
vickie
I have so many things to tell you! I had such a great day today.. Mike and I went to a new church up in Lafayette. I had been invited by the Pastor from this church to come and visit, so we went today.
We went this morning to the regular church service and it was different from what we are use too. It was nice.. they had a guest speaker there today. We learned things that we had never heard before and that is always nice to do.... I don't want to mention names as I do not have permission to do so, but I can tell you this; this man was a good speaker.
We came home and found out that our church at home was not going to be in service this evening so we went back to Lafayette and I am so glad that we did. It was a amazing night of worship and prayer and teaching and healing.... I saw people go to the alter and say that they wanted to be free from smoking and this man ask them to throw their cigarettes away and to go and get them from their cars, lighters, matches, anything that had to do with smoking ; and they did!!! I saw people just fall down in the Spirit. I had something happen to me personally that I am still in shock about..
I had an accident on a motors scooter in September, 2011 and I have not been able to make a fist since then. This man said if anyone here has arthritis, it is gone.. I clamined it !! I can now make a fist, not with one hand but with both of them!!!! May not sound like a big deal , but let me tell you for me it was HUGE!! I can breath better too!! I know it was NOT this man but God who did this... I just am so excited it happened.
One week ago my oldest brother passed away. I am saddened by this.... I will miss knowing he is not in this world with us any longer.. BUT you know God.. He never leaves us nor forsakes us.... I was feeling pretty bad about my brother but tonight God gave me a very special gift. I met not one, but two new sisters!!! I got a double portion tonight when God put into my life two very wonderful, sweet , awesome ladies, Anna and Becky. We met and made friends right away.. I love it when that happens!!! I could go on and on and on but I won't ( at least not tonight :) ) I just had a great day today and that does not happen all that often.. I love to hear the Word of God come alive and it did for me at least on this day.. I don't mean to sound like it does not on other days but today was just kind of special... So, for tonight I will say this :
Smile: Remember it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
God Bless each of you . Tenderly with arms wrapped about you. Your sister in Christ Jesus
vickie
Monday, March 17, 2014
The Last Trump
Good Morning Beloved,
I am reading a book called " FOUR BLOOD MOONS" By John Hagee . On page
89 of this book, it starts talking about THE LAST TRUMP.
I write that to say this.. A group of woman from my church has been watching cd's on the End Time.
I saw these cd's and I looked up more by the person who was speaking on them and found one on " The Rapture".. Now to go on and explain why two different views.
The series of cd's person says that according to 1 Corinthians 15: 51-52 that at the last trumpet we ( the church) will go through the tribulation.
Now this is what John Hagee says in the book FOUR BLOOD MOONS, page 89-91.
The Bible tells of a series of trumpets is recorded in the book of Revelation and they are seven judgments coming on the earth. The first trumpet ( shofar) sound recorded in the Bible is where the children of Israel received the 10 Commandments at Mount Sinai. The last trump is recorded in
1 Corinthians 15:52 when the church is raptured. The great trump is blown when at the second coming of Jesus Christ , as recorded in Matthew 24: 30-31 The sign will appear of the Son of Man in heaven.
We are to be watching for his soon coming to take the church..
There are so many different theories out there, we need to get into scripture and ask God to show us what we need so we can make up our own minds.. Please don't take someone at their word just because..... study to show your self approved like it says in 2 Timothy 2:15.
When we stand to be judged , we will be standing ALONE; so make sure of what you know.
I am sure that as I get more into this book I will post more.. I love the Word of God and I want to know more about it and what it is saying to us. Once again I am not a scholar nor a teacher just someone who loves the Word of God and wants to share what I am learning...
Remember to smile : It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
God Bless you. Tenderly with arms wrapped about you, your sister in Christ Jesus, vickie
I am reading a book called " FOUR BLOOD MOONS" By John Hagee . On page
89 of this book, it starts talking about THE LAST TRUMP.
I write that to say this.. A group of woman from my church has been watching cd's on the End Time.
I saw these cd's and I looked up more by the person who was speaking on them and found one on " The Rapture".. Now to go on and explain why two different views.
The series of cd's person says that according to 1 Corinthians 15: 51-52 that at the last trumpet we ( the church) will go through the tribulation.
Now this is what John Hagee says in the book FOUR BLOOD MOONS, page 89-91.
The Bible tells of a series of trumpets is recorded in the book of Revelation and they are seven judgments coming on the earth. The first trumpet ( shofar) sound recorded in the Bible is where the children of Israel received the 10 Commandments at Mount Sinai. The last trump is recorded in
1 Corinthians 15:52 when the church is raptured. The great trump is blown when at the second coming of Jesus Christ , as recorded in Matthew 24: 30-31 The sign will appear of the Son of Man in heaven.
We are to be watching for his soon coming to take the church..
There are so many different theories out there, we need to get into scripture and ask God to show us what we need so we can make up our own minds.. Please don't take someone at their word just because..... study to show your self approved like it says in 2 Timothy 2:15.
When we stand to be judged , we will be standing ALONE; so make sure of what you know.
I am sure that as I get more into this book I will post more.. I love the Word of God and I want to know more about it and what it is saying to us. Once again I am not a scholar nor a teacher just someone who loves the Word of God and wants to share what I am learning...
Remember to smile : It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
God Bless you. Tenderly with arms wrapped about you, your sister in Christ Jesus, vickie
Monday, March 10, 2014
The Rapture, Catching Away, Translated
Hello Beloved,
Christian folks everywhere are talking about the " rapture".. When will it take place? What do we need to be looking for before it takes place? What do I need to do to be ready for when it happens?
I was talking to a friend yesterday and we were asking questions like these and we went back and forth looking in scripture to see if we could find for certain when it would take place. We thought we had it all figured out ( at least I thought I had it all figured out.) So I go and talk with someone else about it and we go back and forth.... Is it a pre- tribulation rapture( something that will take place before the tribulation starts) or a post- tribulation rapture( will take place after the tribulation).
Well, I went and got out several different bibles and my Strong's concordance and went to digging for answers.. I studied till just before bedtime and still I did not know for sure what I was looking for. I got up this morning and I started with prayer and ask for understanding and wisdom of the Word of God..
Well, I started reading and I came across a reference that said " spiritually blind". So I looked up scriptures for that.. As I was reading in 2 Corinthians chapter 4,,, it hit me!
When the " rapture" takes place is not really the issue here... The real issue is AM I READY if it should happen today? Duh..... What happens if I go and get hit by a car, have a heart attack, lightening hits me, ect..... you get the picture. Will I go to heaven or hell? Do I understand the difference between them, heaven or hell.. You bet I do.... Heaven is being with Jesus. Hell is being without Jesus.
Do I think the " rapture" could happen today? Do you think that it could happen today?
I have decided that it does not matter if it is before or after tribulation, to me what matters is am I going to be ready to go.
Remember to smile as it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
Tenderly with arms wrapped about you. your sister in Christ Jesus ,vickie
Christian folks everywhere are talking about the " rapture".. When will it take place? What do we need to be looking for before it takes place? What do I need to do to be ready for when it happens?
I was talking to a friend yesterday and we were asking questions like these and we went back and forth looking in scripture to see if we could find for certain when it would take place. We thought we had it all figured out ( at least I thought I had it all figured out.) So I go and talk with someone else about it and we go back and forth.... Is it a pre- tribulation rapture( something that will take place before the tribulation starts) or a post- tribulation rapture( will take place after the tribulation).
Well, I went and got out several different bibles and my Strong's concordance and went to digging for answers.. I studied till just before bedtime and still I did not know for sure what I was looking for. I got up this morning and I started with prayer and ask for understanding and wisdom of the Word of God..
Well, I started reading and I came across a reference that said " spiritually blind". So I looked up scriptures for that.. As I was reading in 2 Corinthians chapter 4,,, it hit me!
When the " rapture" takes place is not really the issue here... The real issue is AM I READY if it should happen today? Duh..... What happens if I go and get hit by a car, have a heart attack, lightening hits me, ect..... you get the picture. Will I go to heaven or hell? Do I understand the difference between them, heaven or hell.. You bet I do.... Heaven is being with Jesus. Hell is being without Jesus.
Do I think the " rapture" could happen today? Do you think that it could happen today?
I have decided that it does not matter if it is before or after tribulation, to me what matters is am I going to be ready to go.
Remember to smile as it is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
Tenderly with arms wrapped about you. your sister in Christ Jesus ,vickie
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Things on my mind
Good Morning Beloved,
A beautiful day!!! O' how I have missed the sunshine.. I was walking home from a friends a little
while ago and this is what was in my mind and so I just thought I would share it with you..
privileged: a special right, advantage, favor, ect... granted to some person or group.
destine: to predetermine, as by fate: to set apart for a certain purpose; intend
We are not all born privileged to parents in this world , but, we are all destine to be privileged.
We did not all come from a home of privilege but we can all go home to a home of privilege.
I hope this makes sense to you ...It makes sense to me...
Not all of us came from homes that were MOSTLY always right...You know the places I'm sure... Places like going to the " right" school, or the " right" clothes, the " right" church, the "right" you fill in the rest.... Some of us came from homes where it always seem to be fighting against something or someone.. But, no matter what kind of family you were born into YOU were destine to be a privileged person. It is a choice, yours.
Some people seem to just know how to do everything right, don't they? They bring their children up right and the children bring their children up right and so forth.. Why do you think that happens? What do these people know that others don't? Do you know a family like that? Where everything seems like it is perfect for them? I know a family like that.. On the outside it does look perfect but just like a apple you see how pretty it is on the outside and don't see the rot on the inside.. That is how this family is too. While the outside is nice to see the inside does have it's problems.. It is all in the way the problems are handled .
Now, the other side of the coin is like this... Some people seem to do just about everything wrong, don't they? They bring their children up wrong, and their children in turn do that to their children and so forth.. What is missing from these peoples lives? Why does everything seem to go wrong for them? Looking at them from the outside you can see all their rot . I know a family like this too..
But, you know if you take the time and really look you would see that the rot is just on the outside not on the inside...
First set of people were of the privilege kind, the second set of people were the destine kind .
It makes no difference what kind you were... ALL are destine to privilege.
Since Adam and Eve, man has been born in sin.. You , me, everyone of us are born in sin, but,
we all have a choice to make to be of the privileged.. Jesus Christ died for our sins and it is your choice to believe that or not.. I believe He died for me..... I chose to follow Him and be privileged for eternity not just a season. We are joint -heirs with Christ , if so be that we suffer with him , that we may be also glorified together.. Romans 8: 17 What a privilege it will be to live with Jesus Christ for eternity. These were just my thoughts on the walk home today.
Smile: It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet...
A beautiful day!!! O' how I have missed the sunshine.. I was walking home from a friends a little
while ago and this is what was in my mind and so I just thought I would share it with you..
privileged: a special right, advantage, favor, ect... granted to some person or group.
destine: to predetermine, as by fate: to set apart for a certain purpose; intend
We are not all born privileged to parents in this world , but, we are all destine to be privileged.
We did not all come from a home of privilege but we can all go home to a home of privilege.
I hope this makes sense to you ...It makes sense to me...
Not all of us came from homes that were MOSTLY always right...You know the places I'm sure... Places like going to the " right" school, or the " right" clothes, the " right" church, the "right" you fill in the rest.... Some of us came from homes where it always seem to be fighting against something or someone.. But, no matter what kind of family you were born into YOU were destine to be a privileged person. It is a choice, yours.
Some people seem to just know how to do everything right, don't they? They bring their children up right and the children bring their children up right and so forth.. Why do you think that happens? What do these people know that others don't? Do you know a family like that? Where everything seems like it is perfect for them? I know a family like that.. On the outside it does look perfect but just like a apple you see how pretty it is on the outside and don't see the rot on the inside.. That is how this family is too. While the outside is nice to see the inside does have it's problems.. It is all in the way the problems are handled .
Now, the other side of the coin is like this... Some people seem to do just about everything wrong, don't they? They bring their children up wrong, and their children in turn do that to their children and so forth.. What is missing from these peoples lives? Why does everything seem to go wrong for them? Looking at them from the outside you can see all their rot . I know a family like this too..
But, you know if you take the time and really look you would see that the rot is just on the outside not on the inside...
First set of people were of the privilege kind, the second set of people were the destine kind .
It makes no difference what kind you were... ALL are destine to privilege.
Since Adam and Eve, man has been born in sin.. You , me, everyone of us are born in sin, but,
we all have a choice to make to be of the privileged.. Jesus Christ died for our sins and it is your choice to believe that or not.. I believe He died for me..... I chose to follow Him and be privileged for eternity not just a season. We are joint -heirs with Christ , if so be that we suffer with him , that we may be also glorified together.. Romans 8: 17 What a privilege it will be to live with Jesus Christ for eternity. These were just my thoughts on the walk home today.
Smile: It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet...
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
ETERNITY: LIFE OR DEATH?
Good Morning Beloved,
The sun is out!!!! Yea! It has been a l o n g, long winter.
I have a lot of questions , so I am going to ask them here today.. I wish someone would write back and let me know if they have the same kind of questions or maybe you will have the answers to my questions.. Here goes.
I have been watching a series on the End Times and it raises many questions for me...
Do you think we are really in the end times? I really do think we are..
How familiar are you with the prophecy of the Bible on end times? I thought I knew some but now I am not so sure... For instances; In Revelation 13: 16-18, it talks about buying and selling and the mark of the beast. It says; " v. 17. " and that no man might buy or sell, save( except) he that had the mark, OR the name of the beast, OR the number of his name."
So, no one will buy or sell without a mark.. My question is .. What does it mean by the mark? Will it be a number ( 666) or will it be a name of the beast? Is it possible that we already have in place a system setup that will do this? Is it possible that the number could be our social security number? Maybe it is our debt card number and they will use that as a way of tracking us . If we don't take this mark whatever it is, does that mean we won't be able to use our debt card or our credit card to buy with ?
How close is it to all of this really happening? Is it closer than we all think? Do the leaders around the world know that they are fulfilling prophecy from the Bible? Is a system all ready in place for a global takeover? What does it mean to worship the beast? How will that come about? Is this all real? Are there countries all ready " priming " the people for a world takeover?
What about a national identity card ? Is that a reality? In some countries yes it is... What about here in the USA? Is a national id card a reality ? Well, from what I understand not yet, but there are laws in place already to force one.
How will that work? Will it be by a fingerprint or maybe by a eye scan? Is it possible? I believe it is. What will happen if you decide to take the mark of the beast so your family will still be able to buy and or sell? Well, I believe that the person who takes the mark is dammed. I believe that it means you have lost your soul... You will not be going to heaven.. You will be tormented with fire and brimstone . ( Revelation 14:9 - 11) My Beloved I am not making this up .... It is in the Holy Bible and you can see it for yourself... Please do read it.....
Why will a number be needed? CONTROL.... The beast wants to CONTROL you and every thing you do. I am BEGGING you ......DO NOT LET SOMEONE IMPLANT OR MARK YOU IN ANY WAY.. If you do this then you will be dammed ..
I know that who ever reads this will not believe me but I LOVE YOU with the LOVE of our SAVIOR, Lord Jesus Christ..( I may or may not even know you ) but that does not matter.. What matters to me is YOUR SOUL! Please take time to read and find our for yourself what taking this mark of the beast means...It is a matter of ETERNITY. LIFE OR DEATH.
Dear Lord Jesus,
I pray that whom ever reads this would understand the importance of what it is about... That they would read and seek answers from you. I pray for the soul of each and everyone who does take time to read this... I pray that they would ask you into their heart and seek you and let everyone they know about you .... I love you with all I am Lord Jesus and I love them as you love me.... Thank you O Lord for your loving kindness and grace. I pray your will be done .. In Jesus name . Amen
The sun is out!!!! Yea! It has been a l o n g, long winter.
I have a lot of questions , so I am going to ask them here today.. I wish someone would write back and let me know if they have the same kind of questions or maybe you will have the answers to my questions.. Here goes.
I have been watching a series on the End Times and it raises many questions for me...
Do you think we are really in the end times? I really do think we are..
How familiar are you with the prophecy of the Bible on end times? I thought I knew some but now I am not so sure... For instances; In Revelation 13: 16-18, it talks about buying and selling and the mark of the beast. It says; " v. 17. " and that no man might buy or sell, save( except) he that had the mark, OR the name of the beast, OR the number of his name."
So, no one will buy or sell without a mark.. My question is .. What does it mean by the mark? Will it be a number ( 666) or will it be a name of the beast? Is it possible that we already have in place a system setup that will do this? Is it possible that the number could be our social security number? Maybe it is our debt card number and they will use that as a way of tracking us . If we don't take this mark whatever it is, does that mean we won't be able to use our debt card or our credit card to buy with ?
How close is it to all of this really happening? Is it closer than we all think? Do the leaders around the world know that they are fulfilling prophecy from the Bible? Is a system all ready in place for a global takeover? What does it mean to worship the beast? How will that come about? Is this all real? Are there countries all ready " priming " the people for a world takeover?
What about a national identity card ? Is that a reality? In some countries yes it is... What about here in the USA? Is a national id card a reality ? Well, from what I understand not yet, but there are laws in place already to force one.
How will that work? Will it be by a fingerprint or maybe by a eye scan? Is it possible? I believe it is. What will happen if you decide to take the mark of the beast so your family will still be able to buy and or sell? Well, I believe that the person who takes the mark is dammed. I believe that it means you have lost your soul... You will not be going to heaven.. You will be tormented with fire and brimstone . ( Revelation 14:9 - 11) My Beloved I am not making this up .... It is in the Holy Bible and you can see it for yourself... Please do read it.....
Why will a number be needed? CONTROL.... The beast wants to CONTROL you and every thing you do. I am BEGGING you ......DO NOT LET SOMEONE IMPLANT OR MARK YOU IN ANY WAY.. If you do this then you will be dammed ..
I know that who ever reads this will not believe me but I LOVE YOU with the LOVE of our SAVIOR, Lord Jesus Christ..( I may or may not even know you ) but that does not matter.. What matters to me is YOUR SOUL! Please take time to read and find our for yourself what taking this mark of the beast means...It is a matter of ETERNITY. LIFE OR DEATH.
Dear Lord Jesus,
I pray that whom ever reads this would understand the importance of what it is about... That they would read and seek answers from you. I pray for the soul of each and everyone who does take time to read this... I pray that they would ask you into their heart and seek you and let everyone they know about you .... I love you with all I am Lord Jesus and I love them as you love me.... Thank you O Lord for your loving kindness and grace. I pray your will be done .. In Jesus name . Amen
Sunday, February 16, 2014
His Purpose
Hello Beloved,
I would like to share something with you that my husband brought to my attention this morning.
He was watching James Merritt on Touching Lives this morning and this is what he wrote down.
" When you make the purpose of HIS life; the purpose of YOUR life; you will find the purpose of ALL life."
I liked it.
So what is the purpose of HIS life? Answer: That none should perish. 2 Peter 3:9
The purpose of YOUR life? Answer: To be a witness for His purpose. Matthew 28:16-20
The purpose for ALL life? Answer : To be with Him for eternity. John 3:16
So if you are looking for a purpose in your life..... How about HIS purpose.
Jesus does not want any to perish.....no not even one. Go out and live the life that God created you to live and take Jesus where ever you go...
Remember to Smile: It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
God Bless you and Keep you.
Tenderly with arms wrapped about you ,
your sister in Christ Jesus , vickie
I would like to share something with you that my husband brought to my attention this morning.
He was watching James Merritt on Touching Lives this morning and this is what he wrote down.
" When you make the purpose of HIS life; the purpose of YOUR life; you will find the purpose of ALL life."
I liked it.
So what is the purpose of HIS life? Answer: That none should perish. 2 Peter 3:9
The purpose of YOUR life? Answer: To be a witness for His purpose. Matthew 28:16-20
The purpose for ALL life? Answer : To be with Him for eternity. John 3:16
So if you are looking for a purpose in your life..... How about HIS purpose.
Jesus does not want any to perish.....no not even one. Go out and live the life that God created you to live and take Jesus where ever you go...
Remember to Smile: It is a free gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
God Bless you and Keep you.
Tenderly with arms wrapped about you ,
your sister in Christ Jesus , vickie
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Do you ever wonder?
Hello Beloved,
I know that I always end up saying the same thing, but I just feel like this is what I am suppose to do.. I am not a writer, I am not a teacher, I am not anyone special... I just write down things that stroll thru my thoughts.. If it should help someone along the way then that is a plus .. I do this to remind myself of what it is I am suppose to do and Who I believe in..
In the Gospels is where we learn about Jesus Christ. If we listen to what we read then we are learning ( or should be learning) what we as mankind should be doing..
When Jesus was on the cross is something I have been thinking about today. You can read it in each one of the four Gospels. In Matthew 27: 33-54 is what was on my mind today. Mark 15: 33-39;
Luke 23: 34 ; John: 19: each Gospel has an account of the death of Jesus Christ.
When Jesus was up on the cross who was there with Him? We know from reading scripture that soldiers were there, there was also the two thieves and some of the woman who followed Jesus.
What was Jesus doing on the cross? Why was He there? Who was He there for? We all know that Jesus went to the cross on His own... That was why He was born. He was on the cross for mankind who believed in Him... You and me... Well, He was also there for the ones who put Him on the cross ...... Soldiers stood there and heard Jesus speak while on the cross... They heard him say" My God , my God why hast thou forsaken me?" They also heard Him cry and give up the ghost. They
cast lots for his garments! Do you think any of them had an idea of who Jesus really was? I do.
The centurion heard him as He talked on the cross and said " Truly this man was the Son of God."Mark 15:39. This is amazing to me... Here was a man who had to be there because it was his job to be there... a man who had done this many times before... ( A centurion was the soldier over 100 soldiers, had to have been in the service for 15-20 years) He had to have seen men crucified before.. Had heard all manner of words from others ... but never heard before" Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34 Image what it must have been like for that centurion.. Do you think that he must have become a true believer after what he had witnessed? I know that you have all probably thought about this before but it was something new for me to think upon.
Just ask Jesus to come into your heart.. just say..... Lord Jesus please forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and change me into what you want me to be... I love you Lord Jesus ..I pray your will be done... in Jesus name... Amen Now get a bible out and read and study everyday... trust in God to see you thru your life.... Go to a bible believing church and May God have blessed you with tender mercy and understanding,
smile it is a free gift from God for all to see and share with..
tenderly with arms wrapped about you.
I know that I always end up saying the same thing, but I just feel like this is what I am suppose to do.. I am not a writer, I am not a teacher, I am not anyone special... I just write down things that stroll thru my thoughts.. If it should help someone along the way then that is a plus .. I do this to remind myself of what it is I am suppose to do and Who I believe in..
In the Gospels is where we learn about Jesus Christ. If we listen to what we read then we are learning ( or should be learning) what we as mankind should be doing..
When Jesus was on the cross is something I have been thinking about today. You can read it in each one of the four Gospels. In Matthew 27: 33-54 is what was on my mind today. Mark 15: 33-39;
Luke 23: 34 ; John: 19: each Gospel has an account of the death of Jesus Christ.
When Jesus was up on the cross who was there with Him? We know from reading scripture that soldiers were there, there was also the two thieves and some of the woman who followed Jesus.
What was Jesus doing on the cross? Why was He there? Who was He there for? We all know that Jesus went to the cross on His own... That was why He was born. He was on the cross for mankind who believed in Him... You and me... Well, He was also there for the ones who put Him on the cross ...... Soldiers stood there and heard Jesus speak while on the cross... They heard him say" My God , my God why hast thou forsaken me?" They also heard Him cry and give up the ghost. They
cast lots for his garments! Do you think any of them had an idea of who Jesus really was? I do.
The centurion heard him as He talked on the cross and said " Truly this man was the Son of God."Mark 15:39. This is amazing to me... Here was a man who had to be there because it was his job to be there... a man who had done this many times before... ( A centurion was the soldier over 100 soldiers, had to have been in the service for 15-20 years) He had to have seen men crucified before.. Had heard all manner of words from others ... but never heard before" Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34 Image what it must have been like for that centurion.. Do you think that he must have become a true believer after what he had witnessed? I know that you have all probably thought about this before but it was something new for me to think upon.
Just ask Jesus to come into your heart.. just say..... Lord Jesus please forgive me of my sins and come into my heart and change me into what you want me to be... I love you Lord Jesus ..I pray your will be done... in Jesus name... Amen Now get a bible out and read and study everyday... trust in God to see you thru your life.... Go to a bible believing church and May God have blessed you with tender mercy and understanding,
smile it is a free gift from God for all to see and share with..
tenderly with arms wrapped about you.
Monday, January 6, 2014
If I Offended You
Hello Beloved,
If I have offended you, well, forgive me please; BUT with this BUT comes a few questions.
Why have I offended you? What have I said that was so wrong? Why is it okay for people to say that God is not real or that Christians are just sprouting off religious garbage? Why is okay for you to be offended but not Christians? Why is it okay to say the Bible is outdated and old and really does not apply to today? Why is it NOT okay for Christians to tell you that the Word of God is as true today as it was yesterday?
Here is one for you:
Have you ever even opened the Word of God( the Bible) and read it? So, if you said yes, you have read it, then how about this? Did you understand it? Did you even go into it with the hope of
understanding? Did you ask first for understanding of what it says? Did you know that the word
FAITH: trustworthiness, faithful, fidelity, steadiness, expectation, hope belief ; means hope.
Do you have hope ? What about if you said No to these questions... Then where is your leg to stand on? Are you just going by what you have heard others tell you? Are you willing to read the Word of God and make your own decision?
You may be saying well let me ask you a question. What makes you think the Bible is the truth? What makes you think your God is the only god? Well, I will answer that like this..
When I was very young I heard the Word spoken and something inside of me sparked it was and it is called FAITH. I heard the Word and it filled me with hope. I have hope that what I heard is true and faithful.( reliable) I do believe that what the Word of God says is true and faithful... I believe that He is faithful to keep His Word...
I would rather have faith in God and find out that I am wrong; than to have no faith in God and find out that I am wrong.. I believe that He is coming back... I want to be ready for when He does. You know He is coming back the same way He left.. Yes, I can prove that , once again I have to go to the Word of God ( Bible) and show it to you... Look in Acts 1: 9-11 It tells you that He was taken up in a cloud. Now look in Matthew 24:30 , read what it says: " they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory." Do I believe all this........YES I DO.
I believe every word of the Holy Scriptures to be true and tested true.
So, I will be telling you what I think and if you are offended then just remember I as a Christian can be offended also by what you say is true. My true has been proven over and over . Jesus Christ is coming back soon and I pray that I can be ready.
John 1: 1 The Word was with God and the Word was God..
John 10:30 I and my Father are one.
I am not trying to be argumentative I am just telling you what I believe to be the truth.
God is real and that is what I believe.
tenderly with arms wrapped about you.
Vickie a sister in Christ Jesus.
If I have offended you, well, forgive me please; BUT with this BUT comes a few questions.
Why have I offended you? What have I said that was so wrong? Why is it okay for people to say that God is not real or that Christians are just sprouting off religious garbage? Why is okay for you to be offended but not Christians? Why is it okay to say the Bible is outdated and old and really does not apply to today? Why is it NOT okay for Christians to tell you that the Word of God is as true today as it was yesterday?
Here is one for you:
Have you ever even opened the Word of God( the Bible) and read it? So, if you said yes, you have read it, then how about this? Did you understand it? Did you even go into it with the hope of
understanding? Did you ask first for understanding of what it says? Did you know that the word
FAITH: trustworthiness, faithful, fidelity, steadiness, expectation, hope belief ; means hope.
Do you have hope ? What about if you said No to these questions... Then where is your leg to stand on? Are you just going by what you have heard others tell you? Are you willing to read the Word of God and make your own decision?
You may be saying well let me ask you a question. What makes you think the Bible is the truth? What makes you think your God is the only god? Well, I will answer that like this..
When I was very young I heard the Word spoken and something inside of me sparked it was and it is called FAITH. I heard the Word and it filled me with hope. I have hope that what I heard is true and faithful.( reliable) I do believe that what the Word of God says is true and faithful... I believe that He is faithful to keep His Word...
I would rather have faith in God and find out that I am wrong; than to have no faith in God and find out that I am wrong.. I believe that He is coming back... I want to be ready for when He does. You know He is coming back the same way He left.. Yes, I can prove that , once again I have to go to the Word of God ( Bible) and show it to you... Look in Acts 1: 9-11 It tells you that He was taken up in a cloud. Now look in Matthew 24:30 , read what it says: " they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory." Do I believe all this........YES I DO.
I believe every word of the Holy Scriptures to be true and tested true.
So, I will be telling you what I think and if you are offended then just remember I as a Christian can be offended also by what you say is true. My true has been proven over and over . Jesus Christ is coming back soon and I pray that I can be ready.
John 1: 1 The Word was with God and the Word was God..
John 10:30 I and my Father are one.
I am not trying to be argumentative I am just telling you what I believe to be the truth.
God is real and that is what I believe.
tenderly with arms wrapped about you.
Vickie a sister in Christ Jesus.
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