There are times before a storm rolls in the light becomes rather green - announcing usually a storm of some proportion. Something becoming a visual treat - if indoors and watching. Gathering up all breakables.
Today, we had our friends over with their photography - Chandler Photographers. And as I looked outside about 8 p.m., we had a very unusual golden light. A very smooth cloud mostly golden and then pink formed a complete umbrella of the sky. And all became golden. It was just too beautiful to find a camera. Too good to miss - must see every second of the display. The birds flew and I thought they might be enjoying this.
Looking at google images, I found in photography this is called "The Golden Hour."
Surely a Blessing of a Merciful God as the Texas Sun is relentless and even the plants looked so fatigued and parched. (The cloud's back border had the promise of rain!!! Maybe Monday!)
Mark 1:14-15
Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying,
“The time is fulfilled,
and the kingdom of God is at hand;
repent and believe in the gospel.”
We are the blessed recipients of the New Testament. Children of God in the New Covenant.
John 3:17
God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
God says His Creation is
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
You are God's Creation.
John 6:28
Then they inquired, "What must we do to perform the works of God?"
The nature of mankind - delighted Father God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in Creation. We would all want an answer to this particular question...
27 Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.” 28 Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” 29 Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”
What we believe is important. And to the heart/mind/body/soul God searches in us. Abraham believed God and this was credited to him as righteousness.
John 6:38
For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.
Jesus is displaying what Father God wants to see in us. And when we think about obedience - we remember most of the Blessings God gives are surrounded by the Pentateuch, the Law. Doing God's will is to live under the umbrella of God's Glory. To Rejoice in the Overwhelming Goodness of God. The Scriptures say, "The Joy of the Lord is my Strength."
John 6:57
Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me.
Jesus doesn't just say live, Jesus says Abundant Life. Something we would all like to see daily with God's renewing Mercy.
Romans 4:5
However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
The Law of Liberty.
And one Scripture we will be puzzled over unless we read this in context:
4 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness, 6 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works
David has given faith and obedience imperfectly and found God sees David's limits and sees a good man who loves Father God.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
Continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
The point of the Scriptures of real people,
with real life,
with real flaws,
with real faith - is this:
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven
James 2:22
You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.
1 John 3:23
And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us.
Revelation 2:26
And to the one who is victorious and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.
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Abba Father,
We need Jesus and we need the Holy Spirit living in us giving us faith, hope and Love.
We need Your Blessings every day, every breath.
Your Word upholds Life. For all we love and for all You have given us.
Please, Father, dwell in us and those we love, we invite You.
For you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.
NOW, may the Lord of Peace, Himself,
give you peace
at all times
in every way.
The Lord be with you all.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with you all.
Romans 3:10
There is no one righteous, not even one
Luke 18:19
Why do you call Me good? Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.
Jesus is God. Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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