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Sunday, October 01, 2023

Psalm 46 ~ God is in the midst

 


 

Psalm 46




God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. 
Selah





4 There is a river 
whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
    God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
    he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. 
Selah

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
    how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!”
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. 
Selah


I was looking at Social Media today. Who is upset? People are very upset with those who are rude. Social media with jump on that like white on rice. And they are upset if you don't adopt their opinions. Or if you are a minimalist. If you are Christian and talk about the Church, badly or well.  The discussions can suddenly make you wonder who you are speaking with. Goodness or Dark. And as they argue, they flash, light to dark or dark to light. Or if you brag. If you are political. Or if you help someone out. Or if you don't help except to offer judgement.


Comment on the loss of childhood from the 80s and 90s, now inside entertainment is pervasive.  The need for income. The lack of gracious, easy life. But life has been sliding away from gracious time to parent and have backyard cook outs. There might be a good reason, Bam, we have to face the direction life is being shuffled to. Like the end of Gift Shops. Wedding Registry Shops.  The end of Toy Stores. Child Castration discussions. 

People are very vocal about their unhappiness with the shape of the nation.  And the problems we all face. Talk about fading friendships and isolation. And offer to barb each other with comments to fall over.



Wildlife groups explaining how to rescue wildlife in need of immediate help. Wildlife groups who are kind about having alternative solutions to problems. Like people who believe cats should be allowed outside with a jingle collar on. And will hear about problems in NYC and Chicago with massive, scary rodent populations.


And then there are the groups that have no one clapping for them. 
Who pray for each other. Talk about helping the homeless, do help the homeless and know who they are speaking about, with details. Help out a child having a birthday, they never met. Offer supplies to someone rescuing an animal. Offer shelter to an animal that has been abandoned. Foster an animal. Help give advice to homeowners on something broken. Offer experience and comfort.


You can see why God would enjoy us. And laugh. And frown. But He is not worried. His Plan will prevail.




God is a safe place to hide,
    ready to help when we need him.

God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.



Yes, We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom,
    courageous in seastorm and earthquake,
Before the rush and roar of oceans,
    the tremors that shift mountains.

    Jacob-wrestling God fights for us,
    God-of-Angel-Armies protects us.


We will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. 
Selah



4 There is a river 
whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy habitation of the Most High.



5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
    God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
    he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. 
Selah




4-6 River fountains splash joy, 
blessing God’s city,
    this sacred of the Most High.
God lives here, the streets are safe,
    God at your service from crack of dawn.
Godless nations rant and rave, kings and kingdoms threaten,
    but Earth does anything He says.




8-10 Attention, all! See the marvels of God!
    He plants flowers and trees all over the earth,
Bans war from pole to pole,
    breaks all the weapons across his knee.


8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
    how He has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the chariots with fire.





“Step out of the congestion, the traffic! Take a long,
    loving look at me, your High God,
    above politics, above everything.”



10 “Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!”

11 The Lord of hosts 
is with us;
    the God of Jacob
 is our fortress. 
Selah








Luke 1

 16 And He will 
turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 
17 and He will
 go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah,
 to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,
 and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, 
to make ready 
for the Lord 
a people prepared.




Matthew 19:26

Jesus looked at them 
and said, 
"With man this is impossible, 
but with God all things are possible."




1 Thessalonians 3:13

So that He may establish your hearts
 without blame 
in holiness 
before our God 
and Father 
at the coming of our Lord Jesus
 with all His saints.




Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit 
within me.



Ezekiel 36:26

Moreover, I will give you a new heart 
and put a new spirit within you;
 and I will remove the heart of stone 
from your flesh 
and give you a heart of flesh.


Deuteronomy 30:6

“Moreover 
The Lord your God will circumcise your heart 
and the heart of your descendants, 
to love the Lord
 your God 
with all your heart 
and with 
all your soul, 
so that you may live.



He's got the whole world in His Hands.
He's got the wind and the rain in his hands.

He's got the whole world in His Hands.
He's got the little tiny baby in His Hands. 

He's got the whole world in His Hands.
He's got you and me, brother, in His Hands. 

He's got the whole world in His Hands.
He's got you and me, sister, in His Hands. 

He's got the whole world in His Hands.

He's got everybody here in His Hands. 
He's got the whole world in His Hands.









♔ Lord Jesus Saves †





Bless the Lord Jesus


Thank You, Jesus









Friday, September 29, 2023

Psalm 103 ~ Bless the Lord, all His hosts, His ministers, who do His will!

 







Psalm 103


Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and all that is within me,
    bless His Holy Name!




2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all His benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
    so that your youth 
is renewed like the eagle's.


6 The Lord works righteousness
    and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
    his acts to the people of Israel.

8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,
    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

9 He will not always chide,
    nor will He keep His anger forever.

10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
    nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
    so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far  
does 
He remove our transgressions from us.



13 As a father shows compassion to His children,
    so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows our frame;
    He remembers that we are dust.

15 As for man, his days are like grass;
    He flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
    and its place knows it no more.

But the steadfast Love of the Lord 
is 
from everlasting to everlasting 
on those who fear Him,
    and His righteousness 
to 
children's children

To those who keep His covenant
    and remember to do His commandments.

The Lord has established His throne in the heavens,
    and 
His Kingdom rules over all.

20 Bless the Lord, O you His angels,
    you mighty ones 
who do His word,
    obeying the Voice of 
His Word!

21 Bless the Lord, all His hosts,
    His ministers, who do His will!

22 Bless the Lord, all His works,
    in all places of His dominion.
Bless the Lord, O my soul!



As we collect years, we have our favorite things. One of my favorite things was the Blessing of the Name of Jesus and, then, asking His Blessing. Reminding ourselves, we please the Lord of our Hearts as we give the Lord thanks and praise, worshiping His Goodness. The joy of reminding ourselves of the Joy of God and His Love and Blessings.


 Bless the Lord, all His hosts,
    His ministers, who do His will!






The meaning of Lord of hosts in the Bible? “ The Lord of Hosts” implies God reigns over the Heavenly and earthly armies of God. As Gabriel begins the most famous of angel encounters, he assures the Zechariah, Gabriel stands in the presence of God.

Stand is a military obligation, a sacred duty. And stand is what we saw in, "To Kill a Mockingbird" for Atticus Finch.  Stand. Stand the Line. Hold the Hope. Stand as a joy accomplished. 

John the Beloved Disciple stood in the presence of God during his lifetime. Exalted, allowing us to have glimpses of this glory on earth. Putting our hearts right, our feet right and our paths in His Plan.

He calls the Heavenly Host by Name.
The Heavenly Host  description -  being made up of angels, and gives descriptions of angels in terms of the military command and structure. Daniel saw this as well, on earth, like the stratosphere, to the sun. A Heavenly structure to be found on earth.


Genesis 32:1–2

Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
 2 And when Jacob saw them he said, 
“This is God's camp!” 
So he called the name of that place Mahanaim.


Psalm 91:11-12

For He will command His angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up,
    lest you strike your foot against a stone.



Daniel 10:1-10

In Cyrus’ third year as king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel (who had been renamed Belteshazzar). The message was true. It was about a great war. Daniel understood the message because he was given insight during the vision.

2 During those days I, Daniel, mourned for three whole weeks. 3 I didn’t eat any good-tasting food. No meat or wine entered my mouth. I didn’t wash myself until the entire three weeks were over.

4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was by the great Tigris River. 5 When I looked up, I saw a man dressed in linen, and he had a belt made of gold from Uphaz around his waist. 6 His body was like beryl. His face looked like lightning. His eyes were like flaming torches. His arms and legs looked like polished bronze. When he spoke, his voice sounded like the roar of a crowd. 7 I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision. The men with me didn’t see the vision. Yet, they started to tremble violently, and they quickly hid themselves. 8 So I was left alone to see this grand vision. I had no strength left in me. My face turned deathly pale, and I was helpless. 9 I heard the man speak, and as I listened to his words, I fainted facedown on the ground.

10 Then a hand touched me and made my hands and knees shake. 11 The man said to me, “Daniel, you are highly respected. Pay attention to my words. Stand up, because I’ve been sent to you.”



Daniel 10:13
 
For twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia 
blocked my way. 
Then Michael, one of the archangels, 
came to help me, 
and I left him there 
with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia.



Matthew 13:41-45

41 The Son of Man will send His angels, 
and they will gather out of His kingdom 
all causes of sin and all law-breakers, 
42 and throw them into the fiery furnace. 

In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 

43 Then the righteous will shine 
like the sun 
in the Kingdom of their Father. 
He who has ears, let him hear.

44 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, 
which a man found and covered up. 
Then in his joy he goes 
and sells all that he has 
and buys that field.

45 “Again, 
the Kingdom of Heaven 
is like a merchant in search of fine pearls"


Matthew 26:53

Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, 
and 
He will at once send Me
 more than twelve legions of angels?








Hebrews 1:7

Of the angels He says,

“He makes His angels winds,
    and His ministers a flame of fire.”

Moses and the
Burning Bush


The most said phrase, said by Angels, the messengers of God, "Fear Not!" Understandable!
















Today, I had the most unique thing happen. I was so overcome, I climbed into the car and meant to call Edward. I said to my phone with the button held down, for all the world I mean to say, "Call Edward." And what actually came out of my mouth, with the button pushed for Siri, was this: "Tell Father God, Thank You!" And the reply returned, "You are welcome."


This week I woke up with sciatica. In the middle of the night. 
I haven't had this since 2018, which was when I took up swimming, treading water, in the pool in the backyard in 50' water. Works amazingly well.  I tread water a lot.

And we had some repairs made to the pool, I missed probably about 5 weeks, but I've been swimming again for a week and a half. So, 3 nights ago, I woke up and suddenly was in pain and had very little sleep. Felt terrible everywhere.  Rotten enough to not want to unload the dishwasher and rest continually. Not surprisingly, I have been praying a lot and asking God to remove the prayer from my body. I could completely visualize this leaving my body and felt very comfortable with this prayer. Not to have a healing time, but to heal.


Today, I decided to take the dogs, not to walk over roots and trees paths, but to find solid ground and take the tennis ball thrower.  Keep moving is good for the back, in moderation.




And we discovered this was working. As I threw the Tennis Ball Thrower, I stepped forward and landed perfectly on our big Poodle's Leash.  Full throttle, full body now on his leash. He ran pell-mell for the tennis ball.  Standard Poodles can pull 2,000 pounds.  There are Poodle contests to find their torque.




Taken completely by complete surprise, I noticed I was now flying backward, eyes on the blue sky. And my body held no weight. Until I landed my full-body weight on the grass, on my sciatica backside.


My first reply, "Wow, I really did not need that." From my back on the park ground, I wondered about traction and doctors. What next year would be like, for back pain. All this while looking at the sky. My two dogs looked, at me and above me, in concern. I really hated to stand up. Being flat on the ground, seemed to be ok.  I slowly stood up and felt no trauma. I wondered if I'd had a miracle. Something that forced everything into place. In fact, we had just begun to throw with the tennis ball thrower and I continued to throw until the Poodles, let me know, we are now bone weary and this is fine. Time to go.

Got home and rested upon the heated blanket. And I feel as good as I did a week before all of this happened. I'm thinking I have had a Work of the Lord. And Celebrate this in full happiness. Thank You, God.




Edward did this same type accident the week we moved into our house, 23 years ago. The boys had been given Razor Scooters by my mother as a moving gift. Edward decided he would scooter, to give them a try. As he incredibly pushed the Scooter, it shot out from underneath Edward and he flew up in the air, all 6'4" of legs and arms dangling in the sky. And he landed on the concrete in a Perfect V. Edward was so contrite, he jumped to his feet and marched into the house. We went from utter horror to complete hilarity. Not what one hopes, when you are display and injury. Especially from family. However, Edward could relate exactly to the picture my flight and fall made.



Abba, Father,

From Ghoulies and ghosties, 
and long legged Beasties. 
And when we make our own personal thump, 
Good Lord Deliver us. 

And Thank You, Jesus Christ.
Amen















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Thanks, be unto the Lord

and His Blessings




To all who Love Him


and bring


more Heaven to earth






















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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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