Hello Beloved,
This is really more for me than you I suppose, but today I went through and looked up the names of the Bible and wrote down what I found. So I will put them here so I will have them if I need them for later.
OLD TESTAMENT : NEW TESTAMENT :
Genesis: The Book of Beginnings Matthew: Gift of YAHWEH
Exodus : Departure; Emigration Mark: Hammer, straight or level
Leviticus: The Book of Levities Luke: Light
Numbers: Putting in Order John: YAHWEH is Gracious
Deuteronomy: Second Law Acts: Acts
Joshua: YAHWEH is Salvation Romans: Romans
Judges: Judges 1&2 Corinthians: Corinth Church
Ruth: Be a friend, companion or friendship Galatians: Galatians Church
1&2 Samuel : God has heard Ephesians: Ephesus Church
1& 2 Kings: Authority Philippians: Anointed One
1 & 2 Chronicles: Time Colossians: Colosse Church
Ezra : Help 1&2 Thessalonians: Church
Nehemiah: The Lord is Comfort 1&;2 Timothy: Honoring God
Esther: Star Titus: pleasing ( USA meaning)
Job: Persecuted Philemon: Beloved
Psalms: Song of Praise Hebrews: passed over,
Proverbs : Likeness Hebrews: Flower Fourth
Ecclesiastes : The Preacher
Song of Solomon : Solomon means Peaceable James: supplanter
Isaiah: YAHWEH is Salvation 1&2 Peter: rock, stone
Jeremiah: My high place is the Lord 1,2 &;3 John: YAHWEH is Gracious
Ezekiel: Strength of God Jude: The Praised One
Daniel : Judge Revelation: Revealed
Hosea: Saved, Salvation
Joel : The Lord is God
Amos: strong, carried, brave
Obadiah: Servant, worshipper of the Lord
Jonah: Dove
Micah: poor, humble
Nahum: comforter
Habakkuk: he that embraces, wrestler
Zephaniah : The Lord is my Secret
Haggai: Festival of the Lord, Celebrate
Zechariah : Memory of the Lord
Malachi: my messenger
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Darkness v. Night
Hello Beloved,
DARKNESS: entirely or partly without light; neither giving or receiving light; hidden; not easily understood; gloomy, evil; sinister ; unenlightened; ignorant; uninformed; obscurity, absence of light
NIGHT: period of darkness in a 24 hour period; from sunset to sunrise
DARKNESS: entirely or partly without light; neither giving or receiving light; hidden; not easily understood; gloomy, evil; sinister ; unenlightened; ignorant; uninformed; obscurity, absence of light
NIGHT: period of darkness in a 24 hour period; from sunset to sunrise
We have all experienced night if we have lived a 24 hour period; but not ALL have experienced darkness. Darkness of night is different than darkness of darkness. At night you will have the stars and or moonlight. In darkness of darkness there is NO light.
Want to share an experience I had this past November out in Kansas at a Salt Mine. This mine is 650 feet below ground. They have electric lights running throughout the mine. You take a tour of the mine by doing some walking and reading of the different exhibits and you also get a train ride to see different parts of the mine. There is a tram you can ride that takes you to a part of the mine you are not allowed to walk in. The reason is they have no lights there. The guide will take you into this part of the tunnel and shut the lights on his tram off and you can see NOTHING!!! You can not even see your hand touching your nose!! It is TOTAL, COMPLETE, ABSENCE OF LIGHT DARKNESS!!!!!!!!
I was so totally lost in the darkness of that mine. It filled my whole being permeated( to pass into and affect every part ) of my whole existence ( state or fact of being ). It wasn't long that we sat in that darkness but it was long enough for me to learn something very important about myself. I needed time to digest ( think over and absorb) what I had just experienced . It was HUGE ! At least to me.
I was sitting at home alone the other day talking to God. Pouring our all of my hurts, anger, bitterness, and all the SINS I could remember. Purging ( to cleanse of impurities) myself. And sure enough the darkness I felt in that 650 foot deep underground , NO LIGHT salt mine popped up!
So, I asked out loud , why did the darkness feel so right to me, why so safe? There was no fear in the darkness for me----yet when I go out into the night I am very cautious ( wary) Why then no fear in the total , complete, absence of light darkness ?
Well at night when you go out people can see you.. Can see if your afraid or not. But underground with no light at all , even the people I was with, sitting next to could NOT see me. I was as completely alone as you can get ...BUT...GOD. No one could see me; not my fear, not my agony (great mental or physical pain; struggle) they could not see how rapid my heart was beating or how shallow my breath was, nor could they see the calm that came on top of all the fear and agony I was experiencing at that moment of truth.
For just an instant moment in time I saw for myself-----myself. Someone who did not like herself. Why? Oh my the list goes on and on.. In a nut shell. I was not like everyone I was around. I have held onto that moment like no other. I thought I had lived in the darkness ( my mind, thoughts) but being in that mine 650 feet below the surface showed me more about who I was than probably anything I have ever lived through.
In Scripture in talks about weeping and gnashing of teeth. When? Where? Why will there be weeping and gnashing of teeth? When is when you die. Where is in Hell. Why is because of final judgement of sinners, those who have chosen NOT to follow the One True God.. You will find this phrase in several places in scripture used in reference to final judgement.
To me Hell will be a place of darkness, TOTAL, COMPLETE, ABSENCE OF LIGHT.. I have been there and seen that and I DO NOT WANT TO SPEND ETERNITY THERE. Christ Jesus is the Light of the World and I wish to spend eternity with Him.
I wrote this to remind myself that this was but just a step. Psalms 37: 23-24 , The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: these verses are a promise The Lord holds us in His hand.
Smile: this is a gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
In the Love of Jesus Christ our Savior, your sister in Christ vickie
I was so totally lost in the darkness of that mine. It filled my whole being permeated( to pass into and affect every part ) of my whole existence ( state or fact of being ). It wasn't long that we sat in that darkness but it was long enough for me to learn something very important about myself. I needed time to digest ( think over and absorb) what I had just experienced . It was HUGE ! At least to me.
I was sitting at home alone the other day talking to God. Pouring our all of my hurts, anger, bitterness, and all the SINS I could remember. Purging ( to cleanse of impurities) myself. And sure enough the darkness I felt in that 650 foot deep underground , NO LIGHT salt mine popped up!
So, I asked out loud , why did the darkness feel so right to me, why so safe? There was no fear in the darkness for me----yet when I go out into the night I am very cautious ( wary) Why then no fear in the total , complete, absence of light darkness ?
Well at night when you go out people can see you.. Can see if your afraid or not. But underground with no light at all , even the people I was with, sitting next to could NOT see me. I was as completely alone as you can get ...BUT...GOD. No one could see me; not my fear, not my agony (great mental or physical pain; struggle) they could not see how rapid my heart was beating or how shallow my breath was, nor could they see the calm that came on top of all the fear and agony I was experiencing at that moment of truth.
For just an instant moment in time I saw for myself-----myself. Someone who did not like herself. Why? Oh my the list goes on and on.. In a nut shell. I was not like everyone I was around. I have held onto that moment like no other. I thought I had lived in the darkness ( my mind, thoughts) but being in that mine 650 feet below the surface showed me more about who I was than probably anything I have ever lived through.
In Scripture in talks about weeping and gnashing of teeth. When? Where? Why will there be weeping and gnashing of teeth? When is when you die. Where is in Hell. Why is because of final judgement of sinners, those who have chosen NOT to follow the One True God.. You will find this phrase in several places in scripture used in reference to final judgement.
To me Hell will be a place of darkness, TOTAL, COMPLETE, ABSENCE OF LIGHT.. I have been there and seen that and I DO NOT WANT TO SPEND ETERNITY THERE. Christ Jesus is the Light of the World and I wish to spend eternity with Him.
I wrote this to remind myself that this was but just a step. Psalms 37: 23-24 , The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: these verses are a promise The Lord holds us in His hand.
Smile: this is a gift from God for you to share with all you meet.
In the Love of Jesus Christ our Savior, your sister in Christ vickie
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Who is God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit?
Good Morning Beloved,
I was asked recently about the Trinity of God. So, the question is: When you talk about the Godhead, are you talking about three god's? I decided to look up 3 words.
1.) trinity: a set of three persons or things that form a unit.
2.) unit: a single person or group especially as distinguished from others; or as a part of a whole.
3.) triune: one being three in one; triad; trinity
So, this is how the Godhead is explained. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit equals
one person.
In John 10:30 (KJV) and also in the ( NIV) it says " I and my Father are one."
God is a Spirit, Jesus Christ is God manifested ( to be evidence) in the flesh, and the Holy Ghost is the Holy Spirit of God.
A few weeks ago my grandson, Michael and I were talking and he wanted me to explain this to him and so I did it this way.. I took an egg out and ask him what is this called? He told me an egg. I told him to break it open and to tell me what he saw inside. He told me that it was an egg white and egg yolk. So I ask , is it three different things ? NO, it is an egg broken down. So, I told him that is the same with the Godhead. Three parts that equal one person.
There are many names and titles for God, but there is only one name under heaven given to man by which we must be saved: that name is Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Acts 4:10-12 ( paraphrased)
In Matthew 28:19 "2: Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the NAME of the Father , Son, and Holy Spirit." This is Jesus Christ talking to His disciples. Now, go to the book of Acts and see what Peter ( one of Jesus Christ 's disciples) says to do .. Acts 2:38 " Repent, and be baptized in the NAME of Jesus Christ "So the Name is a very important part of our obedience. Very important part of our understanding the Word of God.
If you were having trouble understanding the Godhead I sure hope that this has helped.
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
I was asked recently about the Trinity of God. So, the question is: When you talk about the Godhead, are you talking about three god's? I decided to look up 3 words.
1.) trinity: a set of three persons or things that form a unit.
2.) unit: a single person or group especially as distinguished from others; or as a part of a whole.
3.) triune: one being three in one; triad; trinity
So, this is how the Godhead is explained. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit equals
one person.
In John 10:30 (KJV) and also in the ( NIV) it says " I and my Father are one."
God is a Spirit, Jesus Christ is God manifested ( to be evidence) in the flesh, and the Holy Ghost is the Holy Spirit of God.
A few weeks ago my grandson, Michael and I were talking and he wanted me to explain this to him and so I did it this way.. I took an egg out and ask him what is this called? He told me an egg. I told him to break it open and to tell me what he saw inside. He told me that it was an egg white and egg yolk. So I ask , is it three different things ? NO, it is an egg broken down. So, I told him that is the same with the Godhead. Three parts that equal one person.
There are many names and titles for God, but there is only one name under heaven given to man by which we must be saved: that name is Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Acts 4:10-12 ( paraphrased)
In Matthew 28:19 "2: Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the NAME of the Father , Son, and Holy Spirit." This is Jesus Christ talking to His disciples. Now, go to the book of Acts and see what Peter ( one of Jesus Christ 's disciples) says to do .. Acts 2:38 " Repent, and be baptized in the NAME of Jesus Christ "So the Name is a very important part of our obedience. Very important part of our understanding the Word of God.
If you were having trouble understanding the Godhead I sure hope that this has helped.
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
Friday, October 21, 2016
LeeAnne: Watching a Spiritual Victory in the Physcial
Hello Beloved,
I am reading a book right now called " Prayer for Victory in Spiritual Warfare , by Dr. Tony Evans. I have just finished the Introduction and as I read it one person jumped into mind. Her name is
LeeAnne and she is in a very personal, very real battle for her health.
The text comes from Ephesians 6: 13-18 on The Armor of God.
1.) The Belt of Truth: " Truth must be accepted internally and then acted on externally"
2.) The Breastplate of Righteousness : " wearing the breastplate of righteousness involves walking securely in your imputed ( assigned) righteousness by virtue of the cross coming clean with God in your practice of righteousness and feeding your spirit with the Word of God so that the Spirit will produce the natural outgrowth of right living from within you,"
3.) The Shoes of Peace: " God offers us a peace that reaches beyond what we can comprehend, when we receive and walk in that peace, it settles in as a guard over our hearts and minds"
4.) The Shield of Faith: " Faith is critical in achieving victory in Spiritual Warfare. " Faith accesses what God has already done or what God plans to do." Faith is a function of the mind that shows up in your reactions , responses, and choices to life." " Faith is an action word."
5.) The Helmet of Salvation: " wearing the Helmet of Salvation , means living in that reality now, securely.
6.) The Sword of the Spirit: " your additional weapon with which you can attack and advance." " It is not your sword , not the church's sword, , nor good works, religion, or even the preacher's sword. It is the only weapon used in the spiritual world, The Sword of the Spirit.. the Word of God.
I have used direct quotes from this book here. The words in bold print. Some have been paraphrased. In each one of these quotes I saw LeeAnne.. I see this young woman each Sunday in church and I watch her come in like she is on top of the world when in fact her world has started to crumble... BUT like it says in # 4 . Faith is a function of the mind, that shows up in your reactions, responses, and choices to life,, and Faith is ACTION word.. LeeAnne shows that each and every time I see her.... She is wearing the FULL Armor of God in this time of her troubles..
God Bless you LeeAnne.
I am reading a book right now called " Prayer for Victory in Spiritual Warfare , by Dr. Tony Evans. I have just finished the Introduction and as I read it one person jumped into mind. Her name is
LeeAnne and she is in a very personal, very real battle for her health.
The text comes from Ephesians 6: 13-18 on The Armor of God.
1.) The Belt of Truth: " Truth must be accepted internally and then acted on externally"
2.) The Breastplate of Righteousness : " wearing the breastplate of righteousness involves walking securely in your imputed ( assigned) righteousness by virtue of the cross coming clean with God in your practice of righteousness and feeding your spirit with the Word of God so that the Spirit will produce the natural outgrowth of right living from within you,"
3.) The Shoes of Peace: " God offers us a peace that reaches beyond what we can comprehend, when we receive and walk in that peace, it settles in as a guard over our hearts and minds"
4.) The Shield of Faith: " Faith is critical in achieving victory in Spiritual Warfare. " Faith accesses what God has already done or what God plans to do." Faith is a function of the mind that shows up in your reactions , responses, and choices to life." " Faith is an action word."
5.) The Helmet of Salvation: " wearing the Helmet of Salvation , means living in that reality now, securely.
6.) The Sword of the Spirit: " your additional weapon with which you can attack and advance." " It is not your sword , not the church's sword, , nor good works, religion, or even the preacher's sword. It is the only weapon used in the spiritual world, The Sword of the Spirit.. the Word of God.
I have used direct quotes from this book here. The words in bold print. Some have been paraphrased. In each one of these quotes I saw LeeAnne.. I see this young woman each Sunday in church and I watch her come in like she is on top of the world when in fact her world has started to crumble... BUT like it says in # 4 . Faith is a function of the mind, that shows up in your reactions, responses, and choices to life,, and Faith is ACTION word.. LeeAnne shows that each and every time I see her.... She is wearing the FULL Armor of God in this time of her troubles..
God Bless you LeeAnne.
Monday, September 19, 2016
IRVIM: one who crosses over
Hello Beloved,
This morning I was talking to God and I ask Him : What is it I am suppose to do? Well, a few weeks ago I heard James Merritt say " When you don't know what to do; Do what you know to do."
So, as I was sitting at the table talking to God. ( I am not the best listener ) I ask, what is it I am suppose to do? Well , after lunch today I picked up the book I have been reading.. " THE BOOK OF MYSTERIES by Johnathan Cahn. I had not read it since last week. The first two pages I read today, ( the only two I have read so far) seemed like answers to my question this morning.. What is it I am suppose to do?
The first talked about the DAVAR and the OLAM. The Word and the world. We should be choosing the DAVAR over the OLAM. NOT our circumstances, problems or anything else. Okay I got the message here. Get into the Word of God for all your answers.
The second page spoke of the IRVIM. IRVIM means the one who crosses over. Abraham was the fist Hebrew IRVIM. He was commanded to GET OUT of where he was and cross over to the promised land. So I think I got this message too.
Before you can go anywhere, do anything, move up or out you have to be the one to cross over.
So you have to ask yourself some questions.. Where is it you are wanting to go? What is it your going to have to do before you can get there? At the bottom of the second page I read these words "" the secrets of change and breakthrough. YOU have to get out of the way. I am still trying to find my way through the Word of God... Some days I think I may make it and other days I fear I won't . There is one truth I do know..... That Jesus Christ loved and loves me. I am forever and eternally grateful for that.
Smile today: It is a free gift for you to share with all you meet.
vickie
This morning I was talking to God and I ask Him : What is it I am suppose to do? Well, a few weeks ago I heard James Merritt say " When you don't know what to do; Do what you know to do."
So, as I was sitting at the table talking to God. ( I am not the best listener ) I ask, what is it I am suppose to do? Well , after lunch today I picked up the book I have been reading.. " THE BOOK OF MYSTERIES by Johnathan Cahn. I had not read it since last week. The first two pages I read today, ( the only two I have read so far) seemed like answers to my question this morning.. What is it I am suppose to do?
The first talked about the DAVAR and the OLAM. The Word and the world. We should be choosing the DAVAR over the OLAM. NOT our circumstances, problems or anything else. Okay I got the message here. Get into the Word of God for all your answers.
The second page spoke of the IRVIM. IRVIM means the one who crosses over. Abraham was the fist Hebrew IRVIM. He was commanded to GET OUT of where he was and cross over to the promised land. So I think I got this message too.
Before you can go anywhere, do anything, move up or out you have to be the one to cross over.
So you have to ask yourself some questions.. Where is it you are wanting to go? What is it your going to have to do before you can get there? At the bottom of the second page I read these words "" the secrets of change and breakthrough. YOU have to get out of the way. I am still trying to find my way through the Word of God... Some days I think I may make it and other days I fear I won't . There is one truth I do know..... That Jesus Christ loved and loves me. I am forever and eternally grateful for that.
Smile today: It is a free gift for you to share with all you meet.
vickie
Thursday, September 15, 2016
An Example of Armour: Sherry
Good Morning Beloved,
I am reading a new book by Jonathan Cahn: The Book of Mysteries. Just started so I am only on Day 48. Just want to share some things I know are true.
I have told you before about my friend Sherry, the Yellow Warrior. How she kept a tablet of prayers and when they were answered she would hi-lite with a yellow marker. How she came back from death, not once but twice!! Well I want to tell you about her again.. Sherry is a Praise the Lord woman. She comes to church sits on the front row and praises the Lord with ALL she has. Most of the time she is very sick.. ( She has been sick the whole time I have known her) She can barely walk or stand up , BUT she gets up and PRAISES! PRAISES!! PRAISES!!! She thanks God for everything.
In this new book, on Day 35, 42, and 48 I have seen my friend , Sherry. The Roads to Zion, How to Multiply Bread, and Into the Deep. Roads traveled , miracles and blessings. I have been a witness to her life. I've seen her down ---and almost out, BUT God. Why Sherry? Because she has a very deep faith and is rooted in the Word of God, and she Praises BEFORE--DURING-- and AFTER the storms in her life.. She is an example of what God wants each of us to be like... Ephesians 6: 10-20.
The Whole Armour of God. It's not always pretty nor is it easy but I heard Sherry this past Sunday say in front of a group of women that it is worth it. I believe her.
The deeper I try to go in the Word of God the more I witness those around me. Sherry has been the example of what God wants from each one of us ( or at least for me) She is a true miracle of God .
I believe I could write a book on this woman !! He ups and downs and yet through it all , Sherry is standing.
Thank you Sherry for showing what it takes to be a Warrior of God. I love you forever my friend.
God Bless each of you today. Remember: Smile it is a gift for you to share with all you meet,
vickie
I am reading a new book by Jonathan Cahn: The Book of Mysteries. Just started so I am only on Day 48. Just want to share some things I know are true.
I have told you before about my friend Sherry, the Yellow Warrior. How she kept a tablet of prayers and when they were answered she would hi-lite with a yellow marker. How she came back from death, not once but twice!! Well I want to tell you about her again.. Sherry is a Praise the Lord woman. She comes to church sits on the front row and praises the Lord with ALL she has. Most of the time she is very sick.. ( She has been sick the whole time I have known her) She can barely walk or stand up , BUT she gets up and PRAISES! PRAISES!! PRAISES!!! She thanks God for everything.
In this new book, on Day 35, 42, and 48 I have seen my friend , Sherry. The Roads to Zion, How to Multiply Bread, and Into the Deep. Roads traveled , miracles and blessings. I have been a witness to her life. I've seen her down ---and almost out, BUT God. Why Sherry? Because she has a very deep faith and is rooted in the Word of God, and she Praises BEFORE--DURING-- and AFTER the storms in her life.. She is an example of what God wants each of us to be like... Ephesians 6: 10-20.
The Whole Armour of God. It's not always pretty nor is it easy but I heard Sherry this past Sunday say in front of a group of women that it is worth it. I believe her.
The deeper I try to go in the Word of God the more I witness those around me. Sherry has been the example of what God wants from each one of us ( or at least for me) She is a true miracle of God .
I believe I could write a book on this woman !! He ups and downs and yet through it all , Sherry is standing.
Thank you Sherry for showing what it takes to be a Warrior of God. I love you forever my friend.
God Bless each of you today. Remember: Smile it is a gift for you to share with all you meet,
vickie
Friday, April 1, 2016
Being Rooted and Finishing The Race
Hello Beloved,
Today I am going to write about being rooted in God's Word.
All we seem to hear about today is " The Last Days". That is good but, it is not enough. We need to take a look at what we NEED to survive the Last Days, not physically but spiritually . In the book of Revelation 2:5 it tells us to REPENT ( regret, be sorry, change) and do your first works. ( read it )
What were your first works? When you accepted / received Christ Jesus as your personal Savior, what did you do? You showed Him to everyone, everywhere you went. You showed the LOVE of Christ. In your attitude, words, your service, your money, willingness to LISTEN to God, Your desire to know more about Him. You were so in love with Christ. What happened?
You started the race very well. You were excited and full of the Spirit of God and showed it. LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, GENTLENESS, GOODNESS, FAITH, MEEKNESS AND TEMPERANCE. Fruits of the Spirit. Galatians 5: 22-23. These are what came out of you and these are what we need to get back too.
We need to Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks for everything, DO NOT QUENCH ( extinguish, put out, stop ) the Spirit, Despise not prophesying ( the preaching of the Good News), Prove ALL things and hold fast to that which is good, Abstain ( voluntarily do without) from the appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Did you notice that what we need to do is taken from both books in the chapter 5? Five (5) is the number of GRACE.
God sent His son, Christ Jesus, to die for us. We are evil people, sinners; BUT Christ Jesus cam and took our sins ; Yes, OUR sins , even tho we had not been born yet. He died for us. He had done no wrong and yet He took our punishment.. He went the the cross knowing all of our sins and He paid for them in FULL with HIS shed blood. THAT IS GRACE.
Now is not the time to be falling away from the Word of God. Don't fall for the wiles of the world. Easy is NOT always the best way to go. If you want something you have to work for it.. Relationships need work too. You have to spend time with God to learn about Him. Don't let others fill you with themselves... LISTEN to the Word of God. Your pastor, teacher, apostle, prophet, or evangelist can NOT get you your salvation.. They can show or teach you how to get salvation ( and that is what their job is) BUT only the Blood of Jesus Christ can bring salvation. Romans 5:9; 1 John 1:7; Exodus 12:13
This relationship should be the one you really want... This relationship is ETERNAL. The ones we have here now, are just temporary .. Once you have a relationship with Christ Jesus ,,,NOTHING can separate you , NOTHING. Romans 8:35-39 Read it. The ones we have here can be separated. By anger, lies, divorce, death, and on and on.. So your relationship with Christ Jesus is the most important one you can or will ever have.
Start your relationship with Christ today.. Just talk to Him and tell Him your sorry and ask Him to forgive you and come live inside your heart right ow. John 3:16 says that WHOSOEVER believes in Him should not perish.. You are a WHOSOEVER. Yes, there is more but today ask Christ into your heart and know that it is a promise.. Start getting rooted in Christ. Being rooted and grounded in Christ is not belonging to a church but belonging to THE CHURCH. It is all about being in LOVE with Christ Jesus.. Now finish the race you started. Maybe not to fast but slow and steady will win the race. In Christ Jesus love and blessings to you .. vickie
Today I am going to write about being rooted in God's Word.
All we seem to hear about today is " The Last Days". That is good but, it is not enough. We need to take a look at what we NEED to survive the Last Days, not physically but spiritually . In the book of Revelation 2:5 it tells us to REPENT ( regret, be sorry, change) and do your first works. ( read it )
What were your first works? When you accepted / received Christ Jesus as your personal Savior, what did you do? You showed Him to everyone, everywhere you went. You showed the LOVE of Christ. In your attitude, words, your service, your money, willingness to LISTEN to God, Your desire to know more about Him. You were so in love with Christ. What happened?
You started the race very well. You were excited and full of the Spirit of God and showed it. LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, GENTLENESS, GOODNESS, FAITH, MEEKNESS AND TEMPERANCE. Fruits of the Spirit. Galatians 5: 22-23. These are what came out of you and these are what we need to get back too.
We need to Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks for everything, DO NOT QUENCH ( extinguish, put out, stop ) the Spirit, Despise not prophesying ( the preaching of the Good News), Prove ALL things and hold fast to that which is good, Abstain ( voluntarily do without) from the appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Did you notice that what we need to do is taken from both books in the chapter 5? Five (5) is the number of GRACE.
God sent His son, Christ Jesus, to die for us. We are evil people, sinners; BUT Christ Jesus cam and took our sins ; Yes, OUR sins , even tho we had not been born yet. He died for us. He had done no wrong and yet He took our punishment.. He went the the cross knowing all of our sins and He paid for them in FULL with HIS shed blood. THAT IS GRACE.
Now is not the time to be falling away from the Word of God. Don't fall for the wiles of the world. Easy is NOT always the best way to go. If you want something you have to work for it.. Relationships need work too. You have to spend time with God to learn about Him. Don't let others fill you with themselves... LISTEN to the Word of God. Your pastor, teacher, apostle, prophet, or evangelist can NOT get you your salvation.. They can show or teach you how to get salvation ( and that is what their job is) BUT only the Blood of Jesus Christ can bring salvation. Romans 5:9; 1 John 1:7; Exodus 12:13
This relationship should be the one you really want... This relationship is ETERNAL. The ones we have here now, are just temporary .. Once you have a relationship with Christ Jesus ,,,NOTHING can separate you , NOTHING. Romans 8:35-39 Read it. The ones we have here can be separated. By anger, lies, divorce, death, and on and on.. So your relationship with Christ Jesus is the most important one you can or will ever have.
Start your relationship with Christ today.. Just talk to Him and tell Him your sorry and ask Him to forgive you and come live inside your heart right ow. John 3:16 says that WHOSOEVER believes in Him should not perish.. You are a WHOSOEVER. Yes, there is more but today ask Christ into your heart and know that it is a promise.. Start getting rooted in Christ. Being rooted and grounded in Christ is not belonging to a church but belonging to THE CHURCH. It is all about being in LOVE with Christ Jesus.. Now finish the race you started. Maybe not to fast but slow and steady will win the race. In Christ Jesus love and blessings to you .. vickie
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