Revelation 12:7-12 ~ his time is short - let's make the devil's time short

Revelation 12:7-12

Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, 8 but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world— he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.

10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers[brothers and sisters] has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. 11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. 12 Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!”



Luke 10:18-20

18 And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”


John had a unique view of life on earth, he'd been with Jesus, Son of God, as he died for our sins. John believed evil walked the earth. We have the joy of knowing the devil was thrown out of Heaven. No longer would there be conversations like the one carried out in the Book of Job.






We are also fortunate in being after Jesus was resurrected, in knowing, in our baptism, we have the Seal of the Holy Spirit. Protecting us from this kind of evil. Baptism is the promise to be fulfilled with the sustaining life of the Holy Spirit within us.

Romans 8:38

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.



Romans 8:24-39
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 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. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.


31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised— who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.







The most difficult university to gain admittance to in the United States of America is the Air Force Academy. I was talking today to a recent graduate and we spoke of overcoming difficulties teaches us to see life with more wisdom. Perhaps to worry less. This is our family friend who has the Brightness of God in him. Wisdom. Jesus bless and protect him as he serves our nation in the Air Force.

And we talked about Isis and laughed a little at Isis at a a major WWE Pro Wrestling Event in Atlanta. I doubt laughing in the face of terrorism is a bad thing. However being shot at and bombed by people screaming "God is Good" is far from what God who creates the Universe and by His Word we have Life would intend. And we did agree, in our talk,  terrorism tries to isolate people from others and strike them down. Which makes things difficult for the trained disaster responders to do their jobs. We did agree that taking safety measures in concealed handgun permits is probably an excellent idea.

Is this the devil? This is an outbreak of evil. The evil one has the stink of wanting to hurt. The Bible urges us to turn the other cheek, Christians were famous for being burned at the stake in the Coliseum.

Henryk Siemiradzk

However, the truth is people did die and others prepared to do God's Word and Will and Works in protect and defend and find ways forward to Live for Jesus Christ.

We should not believe dying without a fight is what 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th century Christians did. The Isaiah Scroll exists from people fleeing evil. These Scriptures exist from Papyrus 46 300 Chapters because people thought and planned like Moses, Joshua, Paul, John, Mark, Luke, Timothy, Titus - people who wanted their belief in Jesus to Live and To Carry On.

This is Scripture


So if we need some Biblical truths about protecting ourselves and others - let's think about that.

We've spoken recently about Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Tom Burnett, and Jeremy Glick Lou Nacke, Rich Guadagno, Alan Beaven, Honor Elizabeth Wainio, Linda Gronlund, and William Cashman, Sandra Bradshaw and Cee Cee Ross-Lyles.

Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good

Psalm 82:3
Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.

Titus 2:7
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

Balance. Not to the Right or Left. Courage. Leadership.

Joshua knew something about Courage. He had Moabites from Moses' family. He had Canaanites later from Rahab. He did not use troubled times to become racist. Jesus in Arabic is Yeshua. Yeshua is a lot like Joshua. Jesus told us to realize God wants to save the World. He did never intend for us to hunker down in fear or be racist. Realize Ruth was probably dark skinned. David was ruddy, from the red earth just like Adam - Eve's mitochondrial DNA is African. Jesus' family is very blended.

Father God wants to save The World. He just never intended us to think we should not be bold. Protect others and ourselves. We have concealed handgun laws in 48 states. God said deliver the weak.

Father God,

Each day, gather us to You, that in Your Mercy, Your Will and in Your Glory, we might be sustained to do all the good works You have prepared for us to do.

Open our hearts to be Loving, and to be wise, that we may walk with You in the ways You would have us go.

Deliver us from Evil and Temptation. Help us in troubled times not to be haters and instead be people who pray. And know You Love all Nations and would have Your Son, Jesus, Save the World.

Help us to live in safety and tell others of the way God's Love sustains us and empowers us and cheers us and encourages us.

In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Hosea 14:2-9 ~ It is I who answer and look after you

2 Chronicles 32, 3-4:

“And he took counsel with his officers and his mighty men to stop up the waters of the fountains that were outside the city, and they assisted him. And a large multitude gathered and stopped up all the fountains and the stream that flowed in the midst of the land, saying, "Why should the kings of Assyria come and find much water?""

Hosea 14:2-9

Take with you words
and return to the Lord;
say to him,
“Take away all iniquity;
accept what is good,
and we will pay with bulls
the vows of our lips.

3 Assyria shall not save us;
we will not ride on horses;
and we will say no more, ‘Our God,’
to the work of our hands.
In you the orphan finds mercy.”

4 I will heal their apostasy;
I will love them freely,
for my anger has turned from them.
5 I will be like the dew to Israel;
he shall blossom like the lily;
he shall take root like the trees of Lebanon;
6 his shoots shall spread out;
his beauty shall be like the olive,
and his fragrance like Lebanon.

7 They shall return and dwell beneath my shadow;
they shall flourish like the grain;
they shall blossom like the vine;
their fame shall be like the wine of Lebanon.

8 O Ephraim, what have I to do with idols?
It is I who answer and look after you.
I am like an evergreen cypress;
from me comes your fruit.

9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
whoever is discerning, let him know them;
for the ways of the Lord are right,
and the upright walk in them,
but transgressors stumble in them.

TRUST
 

King Hezekiah was raised to understand, by his late father King Ahaz, to survive as King of Judea, he needed to understand politically, monetarily and with religious compromise to have a good life as a puppet king for the Assyrian Empire next door. Hezekiah started out on just that path, pulling gold from the abandoned Temple ( by Ahaz) to give as tribute.

This is part of an amazingly jaw dropping time in the history of God's chosen people. The people decided to rely upon HIM and work ferociously to build upon their hopes while constructing fortifications against the Enemy. It is the only time in the Scriptures a leader has to ask the people to stop donating to HIM. The coffers are overflowing.

2 Kings 19
14 Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread it before the Lord. 

15 And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said: “O Lord, the God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth. 16 Incline your ear, O Lord, and hear; open your eyes, O Lord, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to mock the living God. 17 Truly, O Lord, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands 18 and have cast their gods into the fire, for they were not gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone. Therefore they were destroyed. 19 So now, O Lord our God, save us, please, from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, O Lord, are God alone.”

20 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Your prayer to me about Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard."

2 Kings 20
5 “Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you."

2 Chronicles 32:23
And many brought gifts to the Lord to Jerusalem and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from that time onward.

Hezekiah lived such a prosperous reign, it is the only one compared to Solomon in prosperity and trade.


King Hezekiah's bulla or seal. In the Josef Chaim Kaufman Collection, Archaeological Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Found also is Hezekiah's servant seal, which hung on a cord for the honored person to wear. Archaeologically, there is no doubt of these seals. Archaeologically, Hezekiah is supremely rich of finds - 2 actual seals of Hezekiah's, at least 5 bullae belonging to servants of Hezekiah, the tunnels for water, the Shiloah Inscription and the evidence of abundance in purchasing. Plus the historical knowledge of the destruction of the Kingdom of Israel and the wealth and independence of the Kingdom of Hezekiah's Judah in the midst of the Assyrian Empire.

All of these bullae bear the name of Hezekiah, without doubt.

Return to the Lord;
say to him,
“Take away all iniquity;
accept what is good"

Far from being an austere prophet Hosea says beautiful Words of HIM.

They shall return and dwell beneath my shadow;
they shall flourish like the grain;
they shall blossom like the vine;
their fame shall be like the wine of Lebanon.

John 15:1
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.

Jesus was absolutely in agreement with Hosea, proclaiming faith for today and in this marvelous generation -

Matthew 13:32
Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches.

Faith proclaimed through the generations.

Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed." +

We place our trust in Jesus, our strong deliverer. Each day. I put my life where God is and I trust. 

We need to hold on to our truths. If we sit idle and do not feed and nourish ourselves with God's Spoken Word and His teachings we drift away. Moses told the Children of Israel one day there would be revisionist history saying the Exodus did not happen. I would bet many people prayed to the Lord God to have Biblical History able to be found easily. And Assyria passed by Hezekiah, who trusted God and had a prosperous reign the equivalent of Solomon's.

Deuteronomy 4:9
Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.

Father God,
You Delight in blessing us. Strengthen my soul to hold on to my Trust in You and our Great Hope in Jesus.

Help us to be merciful to those in doubt. We could be there next. I pray for the young person this week who really questioned if God would spread a table for her in her wilderness. We all have times werethink and ponder and have an opportunity to place ourselves where we would want Father God to find us in the Living Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Help us to remember to pray together as families, each day.

We pray for the safety of our nation and others in turbulent times knowing throughout Scripture, trouble rises up and diminishes. We pray the name of this organization is an old goddess and this group is put away. And ask Jesus to help where God is praised as good and the innocent are murdered. We would like to call them finished.

We put our trust in You, Living and Sovereign Father God of All.
In Jesus for ourselves, the ones we love and the people You give us. In the Highest Name of Jesus. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves † 

Psalm 138 ~ the Lord is on high

The Glue Society's interpretation of the Exodus

Psalm 138

I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. [you have exalted your word above all your name] 

3 On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased. [you made me bold in my soul with strength]
 

4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,
for they have heard the words of your mouth,
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 For though the Lord is on high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.

8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.

The work of His Hands

God bears the plan for my life

Early to bed, early to rise;  and the day was far from ordinary.

My elder son was annoyed with me on morning in Dallas when he was in 6th grade. I asked him if he was going to speak to me one day on the way to school. He chose to say, the television show he had just watched told him Houston was in the news . I asked him if that was all he planned to say. Evidently it was. Out of the clear blue, we were transferred with my husband's job to Houston that day. My husband left for Houston that day and I was left to break the news. The move, 15 years ago, has been a happy one for us. Although, my son did ask if I was punishing him when I broke the news!!

The move led to a very important youth group in my son's life. Our youth minister was the best youth minister I've seen in the 31 years I've been a Christian.

The same very smart child was only ranked in the top 25% of his huge High School. He wasn't happy with the size. Out of the blue, a new High School was built. His class size was very small, his rank really improved, there were suddenly leadership opportunities which led to a very good college scholarship. Life seems to move over to bless my son in surprising ways. In college as well.

I hope you feel encouraged by this as I am. God really moves. He has healed my mother from a thyroid tumor. When we believe God is in control, we believe in the truth.

Living a life of gratitude and thankfulness to God is living a life of praise

Saul was inflated with his own importance, David chose to be grateful. God as a Father, loves to bless us and have us give praise. It is a struggle we all face every day. The world wants us to be poised and self-confident, God wants us to be grateful. To look each day to use His blessings for His glory.

Living a life of trust in the midst of trouble

Solomon assures us in Ecclesiastes we will not ever be as large as God to understand His purposes. But we are assured by Jesus, Himself, He never leaves us. Solomon saw a lot of the troubles of his people, and yet he had hope that God is greater than all and He is a God of Blessings.

David tells us always to have the idea God will continue to help and add blessings. Father God loves to be known for His Loving Kindness.

Father God, help us to see each day what is important to You in what I do and say. Help me accomplish what is Pleasing to You, Father God.

And when looking at the events of my life, to see Your Word is in Charge of my life. And nothing is too difficult for You.

I give you my thanks, Father God. You rule the Universe, the Heavens, Your Kingdom, earth and my life. I give thanks You care so much for me and are a Good God, easily delighted and kind.

We realize as we are sometimes disappointed by people. People are not our God. And we are all on a journey were we sometimes do very well and other times we have the need to be better. We have many years to go and God is providing us with many opportunities to grow towards Him.

We lift up the cares of those we love and the people You have given. We give thanks for the Comfort His Beloved give to each other and the strength. We pray for this nation and France. We are all continuing to pray. In Jesus! To His Glory, Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Zephaniah 3:17 ~ He will rejoice over you with gladness!

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save;

he will rejoice over you with gladness
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.


Psalm 147:11

The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love

Art is drawn by Alexander Gardere

says Mom with great glee!

1 John 4:19
We love because he first loved us.


Today I was blessed, I had the most loving conversation. What God would delight to do for us. Something David lived in all seasons with expectation.

I was told a life event echoing Scripture repeat. Jesus and Father God are working Today.


A young girl was told by her mother, what you ask Father God in prayer, He will give you. This child of God wanted a Barbie doll. Her older sister and her sister's friend played with a collection of Barbies, she was not allowed to touch. She was thrilled to find Father God would listen. As they left the Church, she did not tell her mother what she had prayed, they arrived at the house of her sister's playmate. The Lady of the House said, "I am so glad you came today, I have a present for you, pick one of these Barbies!"

The young girl told and was then told - Don't Pray for BARBIES, What would FATHER GOD THINK???


Matthew 6:33
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.



Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”



We both cried as we told of our delight ~ The Delight of "HE LOVES ME!"

About 30 years later, the young girl went to Church and her family of Mother and sisters had not arrived. She went to the first aisle and she poured out her heart, earnestly, to her Father God and said, "I always wanted children and a family. This has not happened. What is the mission You would give me! What would You give me for family and, Please, what is my Mission from You!"

Her sister and mother had arrived and chosen to sit across the main aisle from her. This young woman did not see them and she said, with peace in her heart, "I understand I will make sure my unmarried sister and my mother always have a place with me, I will care for them always!" And just as she prayed this, the sister moved and arrived to replace herself next to the praying sister. And our young lady, Knew.

She told her sister after Church and her 40 year old, never married sister, held her sister and said, "What relief!"

Almost immediately she conceived her first child! And in her late pregnancy, discovered her son would have Down's Syndrome. She imagined no spouse for her son, loneliness and not being able to help his country in need.

She was inconsolable. Back up the Church, she prayed, "Father God, You are the Creator. Nothing is too hard for You. My son, my son. You chose to create Jesus as perfect, Please ONLY YOU can heal him. Restore him. Restore my son. Restore my son. Your son you created, was perfect. Please. Please let me feel, now, You restore my son."

Almost Immediately, she felt sensation pour into her head, her shoulders, through her veins and settle in her abdomen. She felt cold. And when you read of surgery in the womb, you read cold is placed into the situation to cause less bleeding. She knew He was healing her son. She prayed for someone to declare the miracle to her. Her phone rang, that week, from a man who attends Church every day, who had dreamed she had cried and cried, he asked Jesus how to console her and Jesus had said, "Tell her her prayers are fully answered and to believe."

Her son is fine. And we wept again. Father God creates the Universe, the sun, gravity, DNA, He hears us ask Him so many things. We both had a story of boots we could not afford and the exact pair showed up and we could easily afford the boots.

Father God is like the Good Father of a one and a half year old. The toddler says to his Father, "My concern or my toy." Our Father God creates stars and knows each one by name. His Word upholds the Universe. His Word is our Life.

Our Father has to bend down to us, the Children, Jesus and Father God delight to save.


Abba delights in His Child.

A long time ago and the day I explained to Cal a prayer is not a wish, in a "Wish Will Be Granted Line." About 40 people heard me explain, we can wish for something and that is only a wish. A Prayer to Father God tells our heart. And then we Trust God's Will is so Good, that we say, "Your Will be done." And Father God hears and answers in His goodness. Cal said he wanted a Blue Giant Dragonfly. The crowd was astonished to find the lady in front of him had discovered one on the grounds of the Park. The line went wild asking again, "What is prayer and what is a Wish?" We explained again and said, "In Jesus name, Father God's Will be done."

You know when you know you know. The water was stirred. Jesus is present. And I prayed a specific prayer for the home we would  have in 5 years. A place to have people know they were welcome. A place my sons' friends would gather. A gracious place for the Holy Spirit to bring peace and comfort of home. In 5 years of me fretting, our home on a pond is all of this, all our answered prayer. And we have dragonflies flying in the back yard and venturing to the front yard. All in the right season. All in His Hands.


Thank You, Abba Father.
Thank You, Abba Father.
Thank You, Abba Father.

When we pray and we know immediately that You have answered.

All our cares we surrender to You, Abba Father. Knowing You will rebuke evil, remove what is wrong, protect us and draw Your Love to us.

I love You Daddy!

Be with our generations, Father God and we rest in Your Good Will.

Amen in Jesus. Jesus the Lord. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Isaiah 43:2 ~ I will be with you

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

Matthew 28:20
 And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Today, I am remembering last year, I went in for a routine blood test. This makes me nervous remembering my  first blood test and the fear of letting go of life - life is in the blood, Scriptures say. Regular Routine tests = regular routine worry.

And just as the needle arrived the song began to play the lyrics "Don't Be Scared." And the techs all looked at the radio. You know, when Father God sends a sign, you have to see that with faith. And feel for the rest of the day - rest of your life - He is there. And rest there!

Father God, when cares fill our heart, You have compassion and send Your Holy Spirit for the prayer to be delivered as You understand and You know. Thank You in Jesus for Holy Spirit prayers. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Matthew 28:16-20 ~ All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus.

Matthew 28:16-20

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inb the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. 

And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

We agree Jesus is the Authority. The Son of God. How will we know when we have reached high enough and find Jesus' Authority?

Scriptures record the Disciples were in awe of Jesus. He knew them. He loved them. John identified Jesus as Love. And people who love - love God.

1 John 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Remember with me, the Gospels have endured for centuries to millenniums while the population was not all literate. Large Churches did not have microphones. People in the back might ask each other, "What did you hear? What did you learn?"

Jesus simplified things. He knew His Beloved People. He knew that you might not hear it all in a Large Temple or Church. Jesus knew you might reach out in a traumatic time and need to understand Who Jesus Is.


Jesus explained to a woman in trouble:

John 4:23-26
23 But the hour is coming,
and is now here,
when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.

24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” 25 The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he comes, he will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.”

John 13:34
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."


Who is Jesus? This is Jesus, Son of God.

John 1
Philip said to him, “Come and see.”

47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” 48 Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” 49 Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”


1 John 4:10
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.



Father God,
You have graciously give us Salvation. Being Father God, the Lord God Almighty, You want to save all of Your creation. I believe You, Father God, credit this to me as the Righteousness of Jesus' Grace, forgiveness and redemption.

We lift up the ones we Love to You in confidence that even the Prodigal Son returns when he encounters Your Love. We lift up the cares of the People You have given us. We ask for health and mercy for Edward. 

For The People of France and the world to have safety and come up with concealed handguns, for the brave spirit we have seen in Todd Beamer, along with Mark Bingham, Tom Burnett, and Jeremy Glick Lou Nacke, Rich Guadagno, Alan Beaven, Honor Elizabeth Wainio, Linda Gronlund, and William Cashman,  Sandra Bradshaw and Cee Cee Ross-Lyles. We rejoice in Your Help. Thank You God for all the People of the world who seek You.

Bless us, we ask in Jesus Christ. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Revelation 19:1-10 ~ Let us rejoice and exult and give Him the glory

Joel 3:1a, 10-12 14

3 “For behold, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat.

Beat your plowshares into swords,

and your pruning hooks into spears;

let the weak say, “I am a warrior.”

11

Hasten and come,

all you surrounding nations,

and gather yourselves there.

Bring down your warriors, O Lord.

12

Let the nations stir themselves up

and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat;

for there I will sit to judge

all the surrounding nations.

14

Multitudes, multitudes,

in the valley of decision!

For the day of the Lord is near

in the valley of decision.

Revelation 19:1-10

1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,

“Hallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
2
for his judgments are true and just;
for he has judged the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth with her immorality,
and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”


3 Once more they cried out,
“Hallelujah!
The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.”

4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” 5 And from the throne came a voice saying,

“Praise our God,
all you his servants,
you who fear him,
small and great.”


6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out,

“Hallelujah!
For the Lord our God
the Almighty reigns.
7
Let us rejoice and exult
and give him the glory,
for the marriage of the Lamb has come,
and his Bride has made herself ready;
8
it was granted her to clothe herself
with fine linen, bright and pure”—

for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.

9 And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” 10 Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.


What would cause the negativity of the Just Judgment of Father God?
Being against God's Word and His Heaven and His purpose. Offering up false prophecy with false signs.

The Goodness of God is astonishing.
Those who seek Father God, will find Him.
God Loves us first.
We respect this love and we seek to Honor Father God.

Another wonder to me is the number and pervasiveness of animals in the Creation Waits portion of Heaven.

11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses.


In Heaven is for Real, Colton tells his parents, Jesus has a white Horse. It's interesting to find out donkeys are extremely loving and lovable. David rode his favorite Donkey as the humility of the anointed to be crowned King of Israel. Jesus rode His the day He was asked to be King on Psalm Sunday. However the disciples who record traveling with Jesus that day, report a foal also accompanied them. The horse was freely given when found to be needed by Jesus.

I love the congruence of the Scriptures written by many people in the same Holy Spirit. And hundreds of years apart. The Goodness of Jesus.



Father God, Let the many generations Praise the Lord,
and all nations!

God sends for His Truth and Grace, Goodness and Mercy for all His people.

For great is Father God's steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

 You are the Lord, we trust those we love to You in Your mercy and goodness. Praying their hearts know Your goodness and Love to comfort and help their days. That You will remain with us and we celebrate Your Glory.

You will be with us and never forsake us. In Jesus we will be strong and courageous, we will not turn to the right nor the left, we will not be frightened or dismayed and will keep reading the Word of God, Your Good News in Jesus Christ the Lord.

We ask You to cover us in the name of Jesus and Your mercy when we sin and fall in error. We ask You anoint the people who would follow Jesus to know His Word and live and move and have their being in Jesus and His Promises and Blessings. Help our attitudes, words and opinions be witness to You, Jesus.

We do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all our heart. For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. We will not cease to pray for you, and give us hearts turned to You and You will instruct us in the good and the right way. We will Love the Lord and serve him faithfully with all our heart. For consider what great things You, Father God, has done for us.

Praise the Lord! Blessed be Your Son Jesus. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †