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Tuesday, September 07, 2021

Luke 9:51-56 ~ taken up








Luke 9:51-56



51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, He set his face to go to Jerusalem. 




52 And He sent messengers ahead of Him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for Him. 



53 But the people did not receive Him, because His face was set toward Jerusalem. 

54 And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them [as Elijah did] ?" 55 But he turned and rebuked them [You do not know what manner of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man came not to destroy people’s lives but to save them”

56 And they went on to another village.


Rejection is part of life. Yet God works all things towards good.

Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,
 for those who are called according to His purpose.


Recently, I was told the first half of life is collecting and the last half of life is watching us lose all we had. When thinking about this, I realized my grandmothers and my great-grandparents are not known as much for what they did as youths or even middle age.  When my Ward, my cousin Maxine died in 2010, her wishes were to disperse all she owned from our family living together in 1888 in Louisiana.  The family memories I know of this branch of our family, mostly happen from 1907 to 1960.

Instead of approaching aging as walking towards the end of the path, we should think of our later years not of weakness, but our legacy. 

Drawing from Scripture:





Psalm 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!


The events of Kings, Chronicles, Proverbs and Psalms are the misfortunes of age and not youth. Most of my grandmother's flaws seem extremely forgivable and then covered with the Mercy of their parents.  Few and far between are the real touchdowns from the years' Bruce Springsteen calls "Glory Days."








 Proverbs 16:31 
 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.

November 30, 1874, Winston Churchill was born. In the 1930s, Winston Churchill famously remarked in the House of Commons during an exchange with the Prime Minister, 1930s, he was confident history would find Baldwin wrong - huge grin - "because I shall write that history". He said something of the same to Stalin during the war, and of course, Churchill was correct.

We falsely believe our Grandchildren are going to remember our worst. Instead, we have a real chance to teach from the wisdom of gathered years. Love.

Æthelwold 'aetheling', thrown over nephew of Alfred the Great, passed over by his royal father, allowed Alfred the Great's massive Christian reshaping of the U.K. and world history. The movie 
Æthelwold remarked the only reason Alfred hadn't killed Æthelwold, Alfred believed in God. Æthelwold thought about this and announced, "Æthelwold likes God." "Really likes God!"

Luke 9:51-56 is the plan, the path, the driving Goal of God Himself and the end of Jesus Grace upon Grace on earth. And in this most undeserved, most Grace, Mercy of God Himself and His Son, Jesus the Christ of God, there is Mercy. Not to destroy life.

And this -  in great probability is the Mercy of God, that as we age the world considers us as 'past it' and, in reality,  the sake of God's goodness, allows splendor attained righteously.  The meek inherit the earth, what better plan of older people giving of themselves to the younger generations unselfishly?!
















































Ephesians 3

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 
from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 
that according to the riches of His glory 
He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit 
in your inner being

So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith
—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 
may have strength to comprehend with all the saints 
what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 
and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, 
that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 

 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, 
according to the power at work within us, 
to Him be glory in the church 
and
 In Christ Jesus throughout all generations, 
forever and ever. Amen.






Abba, Father,

Dwell in us
and help us to seek You first

Jesus, God of Encouragement.
Jesus, Hope and Future.
Jesus the Lord
saves the world
Amen.



♔ LORD JESUS SAVES 














Monday, September 06, 2021

Philippians 2 ~ holding fast to the Word of Life

 



Sunday, May 25, 1986, when 5 million to 6.5 million people held hands for 15 minutes to form a continuous human chain across the contiguous United States.  Many participants donated $10 each to reserve their place in line. The proceeds were donated to local charities to fight hunger and homelessness and help those in poverty. The event raised about $15 million for charities after operating costs.


Baltic Chain May 1989 2 million participants in holding hands to form a Human Chain went continuous 675km, then added to be 800 km, and is credited with bringing down Communism in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. 3 million people in 1990 participated,  Ukraine.

There have been hunger relief chains and environmental human chains. 

These days, we would have to do a fist bump. We are all tired of the realities of Covid and trouble.



James 1:20
The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

Look in the Hospitals - Life and Death are daily events to God. Life is not created by mankind - we have no idea how to create life - we merely use what He gives us. Life is, after all, a voyage Home.

Instead - God says work. God gives mankind the work to believe God.

Work. Work out our "own" Salvation with fear and trembling. Fear is the beginning of wisdomReal Love Casts out Fear. Worth repeating.






Philippians 2



Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now,
not only as in my presence but much more in my absence,
work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 
for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 
that you may be blameless and innocent,
children of God without blemish
 in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation,
among whom you shine as lights in the world,
holding fast to the Word of Life

so that 
in the day of Christ 
I may be proud that I did not run in vain 
or labor in vain.


So God allowed Elijah and Elisha to do something rude.
Remembering Elijah did more than just one event.

~ Elijah knew who he was God’s representative
~ “Elijah called “the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead.” six times and was well known by this title - a rocky area - indicating a hard life - a journey to survive the area
~ Tishbe” means “to take captive” - Bringing God back into Israel.
~ Was direct and laid it on the line. He said there would be neither dew nor rain for years except by his word.
~ King Ahab's response - is not recorded. Scripture is silent. This demonstrates the promises and warnings of God’s Word always take precedence over man’s response or opinions.
~ God’s Word is true regardless of how people respond or react.
~ God sent Elijah to live with a widow in Zarephath and prevented starvation.
~ The widow's son died. Elijah stretched himself on the boy's body three times, and God restored the child's life.
~ Elijah challenged the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of the false god Asherah to a showdown on Mount Carmel.
~ Elijah called on the Lord, and God's fire fell from heaven, consuming the offering, the wood, the altar, the water, and even the dust around it.
~ Elijah overcame fear and depression.
~ Elijah prayed, and rain fell on Israel.
~ An angel brought him food.
~ Elijah to anoint his successor, Elisha (God and his workmen feel the work goes on).
~ God sent chariots and horses of fire and took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, while Elisha stood watching.

The righteousness of God does not need mankind. We are blessed to be Heard. God does more than we know and allows prayer to move His Hands

Jesus was confronted with a real and profound doubt - rudeness, if you will - to His Authority. John the Baptist is compared to Elijah by Jesus, after seeing Elijah in the transfiguration. (Witnessed by men - John trying not to overwhelm the listener.)

John sent a message to Jesus in his hour of death - asking Jesus - publicly- is He the correct person, as the Messiah?

God does not zap John the Baptist, yet He tells us of lack of faith takes us down. He is saying, in effect, if we can - "Let not our hearts be troubled" - to seize that.

Jesus does not set bears on the messengers. We don't have to say that twice. John the Baptist creates questioning in his own disciples instead of leadership. Proving once again, be it - TV evangelist, Christian Singer, Elijah, Elisha - any person - will let you down. But If we put our Hope in Jesus Christ - He will not disappoint us. We are not to expect a waiter or Santa or the Grim Judge. Only God is Good.

God said you can ridicule the name of Jesus and bother Him, but not to complain about the Holy Spirit. (Yes, of course, we are not supposed to take His name in vain.) The Holy Spirit brings God to us. Dwelling in us. God doesn't get fussy, but He wants us to understand how He strives for us and not to break the connection of us to Him. We seem to take God up on this, God is cussed, Jesus' name is blasphemed, yet rarely do you hear someone cuss the Holy Spirit.

We are assured, Jesus will not break a bruised reed. Jesus said if we "Let our hearts not be troubled,"  He creates a place for us in Heaven. Too far off you say - Heaven - what about:

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works (interweaves) for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

A huge statement - that is under the category of - Unseen Faith. The eyes of faith have to see some things unfold in thirty or more years.




The Scripture exists to explain the nature of God.


There is always a need to dig down deep to find the reasoning. God says we must seek Him, work to comprehend, work to be in relationship and we will find Him.





We thank God 
in the years of the Works of God
to know the Life
of St. Augustine
and the patience of his mother.

So many days, I've been encouraged,
remembering St. Augustine and his mother.
The Power of God in Love and Prayer.

And see Jesus with the patience
for His Brothers and Mary, who had seen Gabriel.




Abba, Father God,

Dwell in us and 
Help us to be Joy and Love to do so.
Bless those we love to be a Harbor for Your Holy Spirit.
In the Glory of Jesus, forgive us when we are not.

In Your Love help us each day to
give You Joy in Give us the Day.
Jesus Chris, Help Us Seek You First.
And for us to finish well.

Thank you for creating us to be who You want us to be. 
Today we choose to see ourselves as You see us, 
to believe in our life in You as You believe in us 
and to love each other 
as You love us.

Thank you for the resurrection power of Your presence - living in us as individuals 
and in your Church.

We receive everything You desire for us this day. And the days to come.

Bless this Nation with Jesus, Love, Peace and Prosperity.



Bless the world to Seek You and Find You.
On earth as it is in Heaven!

In Jesus. Amen.


Jesus, God of Encouragement.
Jesus, Hope and Future.
Jesus the Lord
saves the world
Amen.



♔ LORD JESUS SAVES 













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Who Jesus Is
1 Timothy 1:1-11 ~ God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope
Matthew 16:13-20 ~ who do people say the Son of Man is?

Good News for us to remember and Think Upon
Animals are found in Heaven ~ 6 Prophets See Animals in Heaven

Anger, Jealousy=Trouble




The Bible explains the Bible, Prophetically

Bible - in your hand, today

Bible Accuracy



Blessing







Blessing our Father God

Blessing - unaware

Boundaries

Brothers
Christmas - His Word Upholds the Universe - December 25th


Psalm 135 ~ who is in your midst
John 1:1-14, 16, 29-51 ~ He was in the world

Details - Putting it all together and discovering it is about God

Psalm 108 ~ In triumph I will parcel out Shechem

Determine your own path, just love Him

Judges 16 ~ like any other man
John 4:43-54 ~ Doing what Jesus says


Earthquake

Every Day, Still Today
Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow


Exodus - History












Heavenly Hosts
His Messengers of Light












Elements of Nature Displaying HIS Glory
Exodus 40:16-38 ~ In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected.

I Decide What is Right and Wrong - God noticed this in the Garden of Eden from Eve

Individualism and Groups

It's the End of the World as We Know it, And I Feel Fine. (One of our most read posts.)
Grandpa - The Bible is Really the Life Story of People and
their Abba









Gates of Heaven


Gifts of God, all of us


Giving - God certainly is





























Glory


God sees His Creation as Good!!!


Gravity






















Good Friday

Gossip

Gratitude

Greatest

Grief, Forgiveness, Homecoming


Hated Emotion - Fear




































History - Is There History Showing Jesus was Alive - VERY EXTENSIVE HISTORY

Holiness


Holy Spirit ~ Manifestations

Homeward Bound, still a sojourner

Honey, Do this

Invitation
John 3:31-36 ~ that God is true

Israel - Destroyed Completely and Rebuilt. A sign of Jesus. Existing today.

Jesus clearly put a Foundation for His Resurrection to be Believed by the Multitudes of all of Israel and the Nations

Jesus and His Childhood Privacy
Nazareth - What Jesus did See Growing Up

John the Beloved Disciple


The Journey of Joseph


























Live It
Psalm 117 ~ Praise the Lord
Psalm 82 ~ rescue the weak and the needy
2 Samuel 4:1-12 ~ David answered
Hebrews 12 ~ Thankful
Psalm 31:3-8,17-21 ~ Thou hast redeemed me
Isaiah 40:1-11 ~ His reward is with Him
Matthew 13:31-32 ~ the birds of the air come and perch in its branches
Matthew 6:25-34 ~ your heavenly Father knows that you need
Luke 11:29-32 ~ Rise up
Psalm 126 ~ shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves
Luke 14:15-24 ~ there is still room
Joshua 1:1-9 ~ I am giving
Acts 5 ~ speak in the name of Jesus
John 1 ~ the Light shines
John 3:5-8 ~ born again
~ they went on from there and passed through Galilee
Judges 20 ~ Israel

Losing a Loved One - Passing ON

Revelation 21:22-27 ~ those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life

Not Being Tossed Back and Forth with Emotion
Ephesians 4 ~ speaking the truth in Love

Marriage
Romans 7:1-12 ~ bear fruit for God
1 Corinthians 7 ~ For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband
Genesis 37:12-24 ~ when Reuben
Psalm 143 ~ Your steadfast love
Psalm 86 ~ For great is your steadfast love

Media... taking it down the path
1 Corinthians 10 ~ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God





Mercy, an Inseparable Component of Truth
Matthew 23:23-26 ~ clean
1 Samuel 12 ~ serve the Lord with all your heart
Matthew 22:34-40 ~ The great and first commandment. And a second is like it

Miscellaneous
Job 38 ~ Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Psalm 19 ~ the heavens declare the glory of God
2 Kings 5:1-15 ~ a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper
1 Chronicles 13 ~ the Lord blessed the household of Obed-edom










Peace




Pharisee ~ Religion
Luke 11:42-46 ~ Woe to you Pharisees!


Pictorial Images of the 12 Tribes of Israel








Picture It


















Overcoming, with God's help!


Positive Attitude in Trouble




Prophets - the Law and the Old Men in Robes or People who Love the Lord. Flaws and Virtues. What They Sought in the Lord and What Drew Them to Him.



Praise



























Prayer

Psalm 91 ~ Prayer is always heard, God has an open door policy



Prayer Needs




Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words

Promises

Prosperity Gospel











Repeat and Repeat







Rest

Restore

Revelation 8:2
Seven Angels who stand before God

Revisionist History - Moses and Jeremiah said
there would be days like this
Deuteronomy 8
Jeremiah 23


Rock


SALVATION! What is needed?

Science - Blinded me - No - He Who Opens the Eyes of the Blind - With Science!!!

Second (3rd or 4th) Rate Seventh Level of Heaven

Seventh Level of Heaven







Shepherd

Smile!



Time Management





Life and Travels of Paul

Shroud

Transfiguration



True
The World Changed Rapidly after the first Easter



Trust Him

Uncomfortable Scripture

Video Game Player

Visual







Who is like our God?

Willingly

Works and Grace
Mark 1:4-11 ~ You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased

Worry

Wrathful, Nasty Old God from the Old Testament

Yahweh




Years - Thousands of Them are Yesterday in His Sight


80 Books of the Bible
Holy Spirit Approved by the First Council Nicaea and St. Nicholas
Included by the Essenes in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Today included by the Catholic Church
God wants to save the world.
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