What Will We See in This Day

Seeing that which is life within our day is seeing future for tomorrow! What we receive in our hearts determines whether we receive God's truth or man's words and dark wisdom! Will we see with the eyes of faith or that of unbelief?

What will we see in this day?

Luke 24:13-35    NKJV 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 so it was while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were restrained, so they did not know Him. 17 And He said to them, “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk are sad?”

18 Then, the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are YOU the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You have not known the things which happened there in these days?” 19 And He said to them, “What things?” So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20  “and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death and crucified Him.” 21 “But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. “ 22 “Yes, certain women of our company who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us.” 23 “When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angles who said He was alive. 24 “And certain of those who ere with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said: but Him they did not see.”

25 Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!” 26 “Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” 27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.

28 Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. 29 But they constrained Him, saying “Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.” And He went into stay with them. 30 Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight.

32 And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, 34 saying, “ The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. 

The resident in our heart is the Lordship of Jesus. An entire Bible gives the Beginning and the End! Jesus came to spread the Word: Him manifested to declare God and His glory. And present is the Holy Spirit given in Acts 2:4. Those present within that prayer time were filled and spoke in languages they had never spoken before. Holy Spirit is the "Breath", the air we breathe. The same God who breathed into Adam is the same God who raised Jesus from the dead. And is He Who breathes into us and activates us when we speak His words! There are several appearances of Jesus. And who saw Him, who experienced His presence after the crucifixion? 

It was Mary who told of seeing Him in the garden: John 20:11-18 NKJV 11 But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 Then they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." 14 Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, "Woman why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?" She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, "Sire, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away." 16 Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!" ( which is to say Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to Me for I have not yet ascended to My Father, but go to My brethren and say to them. "I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God." 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, that He had spoken these things to her. There are several appearances of Jesus that occurs. Other women, either on their way back to Jerusalem or on their way to Bethany tell the disciples that they too met Jesus on the road. Their response was that of wonder and yes of a joyful worship! Will we see Jesus on the pathway today?

We have seen that of Luke 24 where Jesus taught the two disciples and brought revelation where the Scripture had to be fulfilled. Here in Matthew 28, Jesus is seen, and gives instruction to rejoice!

 Matthew 28:9-10 And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice”! So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. 10 then Jesus said to them, “do not be afraid, Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”

 

Yes, instruction is important to us. And when we are active in receiving the Lord’s instruction, we see Him! For instruction is seeing Him and hearing to obey: Marks 16:17 And these signs will follow those who believe: “In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues, 18 “they will take up serpents, and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.”

 Knowing Christ Jesus is Knowing His name and He Who lives! It is not the name of the media, nor show host that gives words importance. Nor is it the name of some billionaire, or a great city, but it is the name of Jesus that we speak. WE Speak Jesus for His is living and active. He is the Word made flesh to dwell with us. And the Holy Spirit is on the scene and ready to breathe that life into you and me. Daily we are to speak, not that of dead men’s words but those that are words of life about Jesus and the Holy Spirit Who has come! Purpose was before them! And purpose is before us and we must allow the Holy Spirit His way in our lives.

I had thought of this passage in Ezekiel. It speaks of when there is no hope as when our bones are dry, when all seems lost and there the people are cut off! Ezekiel 37:11 Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, ‘Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut off!

Let us look at: Ezekiel 37:1-14 NKJV  The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He cause me to pass by them all around, and behold there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry.

Yes, these bones were so dry, the man or woman would not rise to live. They are in pieces!

3 And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord GOD, You know.”

The prophet is telling God that it is only He can know if they will live!

4 Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, “O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! 5 ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones, “Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. 6 “ I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the LORD.

& So I prophesied as I was commanded and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone. 8 Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the flesh came upon them and the skin covered them over; but there was no breath in them. 9 Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man and say to the breath ( breath of life), ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Come from the four winds, O breath and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” 10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath (breath of life) came into them, and they lived, stood upon their feet, and exceedingly great army. 11 Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, ‘Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut off!” 12 Therefore prophesy and say to them, “Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, O My people I will open your graves an cause you to come up from your graces and bring you into the land of Israel. 13 Then you shall know that I am the LORD, when I have opened your graves, O My people and brought you up from your graves. 14 “I will put My Spirit in you and you shall live and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the LORD have spoken it and performed it,” says the LORD.

 

God the Father told Ezekiel to prophesy to the dry bones. He commanded them to listen to the Word of the Lord! Creation is moaning and groaning and waiting for the Word of the Lord to bring forth what God purposed in Jesus and in us.

But manifestation cannot appear till the sons declare the Word of the Lord! It's time for YOU to arise and declare what God is saying to this generation! Ezekiel prophesied and the faith was released. There was a great noise. When faith rises, things shake loose in the heavenlies and in the earth! The Holy Spirit is in action moving!

As the Bible says in Haggai 2:6, "For thus saith the LORD of hosts; 'Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land...'" As we look throughout the world, things are being shaken, but don't be afraid! It is all a part of God's plan to bring forth restoration, restitution, and revival for His people! Look to your nation and people and do they not need some shaking? We need to be awakened to God, awakened to His Word and allow the Holy Spirit to breathe in us and that which we have created for His glory and His praise.

The word that Ezekiel began to declare brought forth God's manifestation, but it was incomplete because there was no breath in the regenerated bodies. You can see this in much the same way of that creating and visions of churches, of ministries,  of families and even in businesses, but they will not be complete until they are filled with the breath of the Spirit!

It was God who thought of this land we live in. It was God who has purpose for it. We speak His divine word of life over it. We release the wind of the Holy Spirit for future. From Moses to Elijah, even to the Day of Pentecost, the winds of God have all played a part in bringing God's will into the earth! The wind of the Holy Spirit is destiny for that purpose, power, prosperity, and passion! Habakkuk 2:4 “Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in him; but the just shall live by his faith.

That “ shall live” is (chah-yah) to live …to stay alive; to be preserved, to flourish, to enjoy life, living in happiness, to breathe. To recover health.

Be the “prophet” in your life and family. Prophesy God’s words. God speaks through pastors and teachers. He brings what is needed in that week and within that moment. Are we hearing and obeying what the Holy Spirit reveals to our hearts from the passage that is given to us? 

We must understand that there are times the prophetic word is for correction and confirms that God knows what we have been doing in secret. Scripture tells us that what is done in darkness shall be brought into the light, and that which is done in secret shall be shouted from the rooftops (Matthew 10:27, Mark 4:22). It is the prophet's place to speak when God calls upon him or her to minister in a prophetic word of correction. If the prophetic word is received, the rebuke can bring comfort, exhortation, or edification.

Of God in you will be made known. What is not of God will also be made known. Sin certainly wants to hide and stay quiet so as not to bring anything about the Lord, but they will certainly display all kinds of pics of their parties and adventures to places angels would dare to go!

What part will you play in these end days? Holy Spirit can bring His wind to have change come. Jesus is our Cornerstone to set the right foundation. We must have the Scriptures opened to us. We must see them as representing purpose for God’s glory and praise. Because we can organize and order certain projects or plans we are the "busy ones", but without the breath of God on them, they will lie as in a coffin. We must have Holy Spirit movement that is rising and doing: the alive, the hopeful, the fruitful. Because without God, we are without hope. For this nation and others around the world, the only hope is from the breathe of God and the power of His written word spoken over it! Amen!

 

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A Fervent Prayer

When we think of prayer, do we consider what the scripture mentions about the “fervent prayer of the righteous man that avails much (James 5:16)Now ‘fervent’ in the KJV dictionary fervent has the meaning of to be hot, to boil, to glow. As to boiling; as a fervent summer; fervent blood. To be hot in temper; vehement and also…..ardent; very warm; earnest, animated as in fervent zeal.

Romans 12:1-18 NKJV I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in  tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

So yes, this takes us through the steps of behaving like a Christian. Our lives should reveal fruit that has an interest in other people. As love is to be our guiding principle in those Christian relationships, our duties as that Christian should reveal that we pray for others and are intent on seeing after the needs of the saints!

If you have been watching any of the teachings from Voice of Prayer or Life Giving Wells, you know that Jesus was interested in the life of men to be saved. He knew it as that ‘special’ opportunity to come back to life that God presented in the Garden of Eden but Adam botched up big time.

Jesus, we know was praying in John 17 for those who would come to believe in His name and live by a faith that is revealed and active. So by reading the above scripture would you not think that Jesus was highly persecuted and yet fervently prayed in the garden before being handed off to Roman soldiers by the kiss of Judas?

In this last year, I had seen changes in my vision. And I had been told I would need some corrective things done. And the time had come six weeks ago to make that appointment. I know many my age can have some vision changes but have found out that younger people are having the same corrective surgery done because of their face time on the internet and cell phones. Yes, please watch out how much time you put into using that laptop or cell phone….and  all the amount of time you invest into all that bright light!

For over three years that word of surgery was mentioned but it always seemed that surgery could be put off for another five years or so. But this pass year, even confessing scripture, things still seemed to be in the way of seeing clearly and I had to take the step to have this surgery done. 

Now did God choose not to heal me? I only know that He is with me whatever the tribulation or trial may be. But constantly my husband and I prayed, confessed and believed to have that faith walk where changes appear, even suddenly. Still I went in to be told what needed to occur and had one eye done so far. Another yes will be done soon.

What I want to point to is that my husband and I started all this process years ago in prayer! We started in the beginning to speak as God would speak and yes, my husband would correct me when my mouth and my heart needed God’s GPS and not the world’s GPS.

We moved to speak in that wise faith of God and come to the HEALER! We focused on being the persistent in faith. And for me, I wanted to walk through with my head high and my heart praising God all the day long. My husband I prayed for the surgeon who would perform the eye surgery. And we desired that if they (he or she) did not know Jesus that they would see evangelists and disciples of Jesus Christ on their pathway soon and be saved.

The other thing we always mentioned and for me daily was that I would have the opportunity to pray with someone and have the time to give testimony of the love of God. I would not be intimidated by the dark glasses that they make you wear once you have this surgery done. I would continue to display my Lord and Savior to all who came across my path.

I still know Jesus as the HEALER/ the great PHYSICIAN…and I know Him who will never leave nor forsake me. And we prayed for others to know the Healer and KNOW HIM for His goodness in the land of the living. I would tell anyone to go get this surgery done if they require it and make sure the Lord is with you.

We should not want to sit around and complain about the woeful condition, but be willing to say, “LORD I know you are with me….YOU will never forsake me and thank YOU for being here in what I consider that hour of need. With that active faith, I chose to move through the process and greet people who minister in the ways of the medical field and I tip my hat to them for their gracious acts of kindness and mercy to both myself and my husband. They answered the questions we needed to ask and they were willing to wait awhile with you to make sure all is well for the trip home and even then  after you are home for some time they call to check on how you are doing. 

On the day of the surgery, we were led to this room where other men and women of all ages were to get the same procedure done. There were several attendants and they each had a specific thing to do as they greeted you and called you by name. They came one by one, and left you with things: like a small dot over which eye was being done, they would leave hardware attached to your hands that would be hooked up to a machine during the surgery. Another took the blood pressure and another gave that dropperful of valerian like substance to take the edge off. YIKES!

The next step was the shot under the ‘eye’ to be done. One long needle will do it. And then I was placed in a chair close to the room that the procedure would take place. And God's best surprise, the surgeon herself came out to take me by the arm and walked me back to the room for the surgery and she talked about what we would be doing together!

And the greatest thing of the LORD being in that place: the surgeon asked if she might pray for us….and I agreed……….and the prayer she prayed was the very same prayer my husband and I have been praying from the beginning. Dr. Choe and I had agreement. It was heaven touching earth. Yes, He is still with me and every check-up is good, still I keep my praise going up and I still confess scriptures for tomorrow is another day in the Lord and I am excited to see where He will appear to see His glory fill this land. Yes, this is for His glory and it is to His praise! Amen.

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No WORRIES

There was a saying many decades ago about knocking on wood to ward off evil spirits and evil things from happening to you! I remember my mother wanting to do that and I told her that was silly! And yet today some many decades later, I see people still mentioning it while they speak.
Really?!?
So people speak this: Well really hoping no trouble with the car, knock on wood!
So people think this will ward off any difficulties?
Philippians 4:4-7 NKJV 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men, The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Our character and conduct begin in the mind. Our minds must be made up to do what God has asked us to do. We are to rejoice always and pray continuously. Within our minds we prove His word out. Within our minds, we dwell on prayer and joy in the Lord being anxious for nothing. This faith walk is an adventure and just when you think you have some amount of knowledge, something rears its ugly head, and for a moment we must choose again whom we will serve.
Will it be the flesh creature or actually be our will to serve the Lord with gladness in our hearts? All of our circumstances are known to God, we learn to be content, knowing He knows all things. Responding in prayer, we throw our trust into His capable hands and expect great freedom for our lives.

BUT we must believe Him. We must believe that when we give that Worrisome circumstance to Him, He will see our faith move forward and be active daily understanding there is a work in progress. Looking into the rear view mirror will not help one to reach forward, for it is of an earnest effort that we keep focused on what is before them and not dwelling on yesterday. That forward look is toward the brightest light possible. Sunshades anyone?

Yet we are to be those marked in maturity, seekers of the good in the Lord, mindful that He is mindful of us and has got our backs. Our INTERCESSOR  is always going at it. He is fixed on the purpose for which He went to the Cross and ours is to expect Him to answer. And sometimes the answer may not look the way we expect it, but we are not to fear. Wonderful and faithful is He, the One Who loves us and shows us the way through!

2 Peter 1:2-4 NKJV Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the diving nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

In pursuing God and His holiness, we recognize that unrighteous behavior. By His word, we recognize when the flesh is crawling and wanting its way. But God is our TEACHER! In Him there is no darkness and when  we speak out His words in the promises, we testify that He is truth and truly He guides in the way, the truth and life that He is to us! Living holy is saying to our minds line up with God, align to His way of doing, and then we are safeguarded against the false, against those who would try to snare us into stupid thinking.
Receive all that God our Father has provided. Abiding in Him, there are no worries only benefits. Persevere, and recall His faithfulness to you in the past but participate with Him in your present moment. Be assured He is standing by and ready so that you will be found in peace. For it is by His power, you and I will live without worry for we walk today in a holy lifestyle that is marked with grace and the power of Almighty God! Amen.

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Don't Lose Your Footing

Habakkuk 3:19
19 The LORD God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deer's feet,
And He will make me walk on my high hills.
NKJV

It is the Lord Who is our strength. Psalm 27 speaks to us this:

Psalm 27:1-3

The LORD is my light and my salvation;

Whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life;

Of whom shall I be afraid? 

2 When the wicked came against me 

To eat up my flesh,

My enemies and foes,

They stumbled and fell. 

3 Though an army may encamp against me,

My heart shall not fear;

Though war should rise against me,

In this I will be confident. 

NKJV

In what are we confident? We are confident that HE is our STRENGTH! Whatever is on our pathway, the Lord is our STRENGTH. He is mighty to save and bring us through no matter the circumstance. Wherever we walk, high or low, He will guide us when we know Him as our salvation and our life.

Psalm 28:6-9

6 Blessed be the LORD,

Because He has heard the voice of my supplications! 

7 The LORD is my strength and my shield;

My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;

Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,

And with my song I will praise Him. 

8 The LORD is their strength,

And He is the saving refuge of His anointed. 

9 Save Your people,

And bless Your inheritance;

Shepherd them also,

And bear them up forever. 

NKJV

Psalm 28 reminds us that the Lord hears our supplications. When our hearts are set on Him, our strength comes. The shield is in place. Hearts fixed and in place, receptive to Him and His speaking, we are the helped. So rejoice you who are broken, who may experience pain today, for God is with you. He will not leave or forsake you, for He will hear the song of rejoicing in your heart. 

Praise is a wonderful thing. Voicing our heart and hearing His praise come is welcome, an open gate into His goodness, grace and peace. Songs in our heart beats the enemy and leaves him in his tracks of defeat.

Stand strong in Him today. The battle is known, and He is your strength. He is your place of refuge in those times of trouble, and He will save. He will carry you through. He will lift you out of despair and bring you to peace in Him. Abide and let your words speak His goodness. Reside by His still waters and feed on His faithfulness. In that you will find rest for your soul! Amen!

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How Truly Wonderful that Love Really Is!

What about that love we give to another? How do we express that God-kind of love to someone we do not know? People are always concerned about that first impression they make to others they are meeting for the first time. On the first meeting, many are at a loss of words to speak.
Was thinking about this over the weekend. We had some time with our grand-daughter one evening and wanted to encourage her that when God speaks through her to another, is to raise her chin high, look right into those people's eyes and keep a voice that is not child-like but one that is bold and confident in what they speak. And the last thing the Lord had me say was: " of all this, tell about how they are loved by God". "Tell them that God loves them!" Amen.

1 John 4:15-17
15 Anyone who believes and says that Jesus is the Son of God has God living in him, and he is living with God.

16 We know how much God loves us because we have felt his love and because we believe him when he tells us that he loves us dearly. God is love, and anyone who lives in love is living with God and God is living in him. 17 And as we live with Christ, our love grows more perfect and complete; so we will not be ashamed and embarrassed at the day of judgment, but can face him with confidence and joy because he loves us and we love him too.
TLB

Our living with Christ causes our love to grow more perfectly and complete. We are not to be the ashamed and embarrassed...........not today or at the day of judgment!

Reflecting on our grand-daughter and her response was at first almost like she was wanting to cry.....then it was apparent that she acted like she was being scolded, but in giving her truth about relaying God's Word and love to others, it is of importance of giving that timely word from God to others at the moment it is needed, and she certainly lightened, and gave a smile at :" tell them that God loves them!"

She sat up in her chair. Not slouching down, but became upright, turn to place her feet on the floor and the preaching began!

Why? because she knows the love she has for her parents and they for her. She knows what that daily walk is like with them. She is told daily how they love her and how God loves her, too!  She knows it is a give and take relationship, not just a taking relationship. She is reflecting what her life is composed of right now. She emanates love for others.

Mark 12:28-34

28 One of the teachers of religion who was standing there listening to the discussion realized that Jesus had answered well. So he asked, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 

29 Jesus replied, "The one that says, 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only God. 30 And you must love him with all your heart and soul and mind and strength.' 

31 "The second is: 'You must love others as much as yourself.' No other commandments are greater than these." 

32 The teacher of religion replied, "Sir, you have spoken a true word in saying that there is only one God and no other. 33 And I know it is far more important to love him with all my heart and understanding and strength, and to love others as myself, than to offer all kinds of sacrifices on the altar of the Temple." 

34 Realizing this man's understanding, Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." And after that, no one dared ask him any more questions. 

TLB

No, we are not far from the kingdom when one understands the love of God and to carry that same love to the world. Jesus did indeed carry it and so much of God, who can fathom it all?

Proverbs 21:21

21 He who pursues righteousness and love 

finds life, prosperity and honor. 

NIV

The man, woman or child who pursues God and His righteousness will find His love a part of the package. When we truly know that God loved us first and gave His best for us.........then we will start that walk into a love that never fails, is always kind, is always forgiving. Love will always rejoice in truth as our grand-daughter did that evening. That love will always protect her, always help her to trust in God alone, and will cause her to persevere into the thing God has planned for her.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

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She might have thought she was being scolded, rebuked, or even criticized, but when she allowed herself to hear every word...........she bumped into God and His love that enveloped her for she recognized His safety and protection.

No, this would certainly be a better place to be in this day and time, if people knew that God loved them more than their own biological parents do or did. Truly if people could be introduced into God's love, they would never want to leave His presence ever. They would not be out trying to get that 15-minutes of fame, but actually be giving God's love to others each and every day.

Lamentations 3:22-24

22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, 

for his compassion 's never fail. 

23 They are new every morning; 

great is your faithfulness. 

24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; 

therefore I will wait for him." 

NIV

In closing:

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. 

NIV

What if any us could speak with God's love, not as a clanging cymbal, but true love that emanates from the Father? Yes, that evening I saw our grand-daughter emanate His love in such a precise manner that only her face could have shone. It was one full of light, full of love and full of joy. Let us continue to join in that walk with God our Father. May His will be done in our lives as it is in heaven. And may we have the Manna from heaven that will come to expand our knowledge of how truly wonderful that love really is. Amen!

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THAT PLACE CALLED FAITH!

John 15:4-8
4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.   NKJV

1 John 5:1-5

5:1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. 5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 

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Seems easy, does it not, that when we abide in Jesus, and all the words He gave us.........that when we ask with that righteous desire, we will see what we have asked for according to that Word?  (John 15:7-8) And when we keep His Words, those commandments are not burdensome. That is the place that looks like faith, and overcomes anything the adversary may throw up at you or me! 

TO me, it is like following a recipe. In following say something for a beef stew, we look at all the ingredients. We look at the amount needed to make a stew that will, of course, have meat, a potato, and some veggies in it as well. Now I am not one for that tomato type broth in my stew, but one that is meaty and full of flavor with onions and beef. Yes, it must be brown in color!  I like the meat tender and fully browned on both sides of the meat and the broth should not be runny and soup like but richly thick.....but not where a spoon put IN WOULD JUST stand straight up in it. No, it must be thickened just enough to create a flow when stirring. Now that is a just "right" stew.

Well, the Lord desires us to have that continual flow of faith. Whatever may come into our day or week, we are to have that continual flowing of faith, and not only for ourselves, and families, but for others as well as when we pray and believe. And that believing is based on truth that Jesus is the Son of God.
If I spend all day writing and not spending time with the Lord, my faith is not established. Just like that stew.......if, I leave out the meat, then it is just vegetable soup.


John 7:37-39
37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
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Faith is like a flowing river.........of living water..........when we believe. In believing, we speak out what we believe for, not just for us, but for others, too!

Ephesians 5:8-11

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.     NKJV

Finding out is half the fun.........it is finding Who the Father is, What Jesus did for us...........and what is pleasing..........that which is acceptable to the Lord.

Romans 12:1-20
12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 

3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 

9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 Therefore

"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."  NKJV

That faith is a measure given by God. But it is expanded the more we put His Light on it. That faith is spiritual. It moves mountains, and cast things into the deepest oceans never to be seen again. When God said, " Let there be light" and there was light. (Genesis 1:3) It was good. And that Light was divided by God..........from darkness! When we allow His word into our lives, we are allowing, Light to separate us out of the darkness........out of ignorance and into glorious Light! That faith gives us the edge to prophesy.....in proportion to our belief in Jesus, the Son of God. Ministry was given for ministering to others in a measure of faith, just as the he who teaches, he who exhorts or even for the giver...........who gives liberally without another thought of "all that money" for the kingdom. No, it is about our faith in believing HIS Blood was shed for us............it was given in Love and by Love..........it is knowing we can lead others when we set our faith in motion to hear God speak to us about the next thing we are to do............not because of "just doing" because of our belief in the One Who GAVE IT ALL FOR US!

1 Thessalonians 5:5-11

5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.   NIV

Putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and hope of salvation as a helmet............we live together with Him. 

2 Timothy 1:13-14

13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.  NKJV

Paul told Timothy to hold to the pattern of sound words which Timothy had heard from Paul. In faith and love in Christ Jesus.............a good thing that is kept by the Holy Spirit WHO DWELLS IN US!

Yes, I like easy. I like an easy Stew Recipe.........It has to look a certain way, taste like beef and stir like a "SMOOTH RIVER" of thickness. SO too, keeping that good thing God has in us when we first believed is by the Holy Spirit. The Comforter, our Teacher and Guide. He will bring to our remembrance all that Jesus said.............what was spoken to bring to our remembrance what is about to happen for our good.

The Holy Spirit teaches us God's will........grants us the fear of the Lord. (Isaiah 11:2-5), gives us a new heart, not of stone, but of pliable tissue to obey the Written Word of God. Like David, we too, can see the Holy Spirit developed into our lives. We are to depend on HIM and hear Him speak the Father's thoughts toward us.

Jesus told those in the synagogue that "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me"...........He was saying the Lord God was overseeing His ministry and guiding the whole thing in a process! And in the time of Peter and his fasting and prayers, he being sent to Cornelius, gave the word that the Spirit was being given to others......to.......those who would believe in Him and be saved.

Acts 10:25-48

25 As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up; I myself am also a man." 27 And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. 28 Then he said to them, "You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?" 30 So Cornelius said, "Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you.' 33 "So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God." 

34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. 36 The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ--He is Lord of all-- 37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. 40 Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, 41 not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. 42 And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. 43 To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins." 

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered, 47 Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days. 

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Filled with power.........to that which pleases the Father........abiding in Jesus, Who was and is and is to come the WORD OF GOD .....sent to accomplish His plan on earth and in our lives. May we glorify God today as we speak in faith that Jesus is Lord over our lives! AMEN!

Continue now IN PART 2 as we look into that faith walk............in MUDDY BOOTS??......

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