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Monday, September 15, 2014

Romans 2 ~ They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness







Romans 2

Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.

We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.

He will render to each one according to his works: 7
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8

But for those who are self-seeking [contentious] and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek,

but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 

For God shows no partiality.


12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.

14 For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them 16 on that day when, according to my gospel,
God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.


17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19
and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind,
a light to those who are in darkness, 20
an instructor of the foolish,
a teacher of children, 
having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— 21
you then who teach others, do you not teach yourself?!

While you preach against stealing, do you steal? 22 You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23 You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. 24 For, as it is written, “The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

25 For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. 26 So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded [counted] as circumcision? 27 Then he who is physically[by nature] uncircumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who have the written code[the letter] and circumcision but break the law. 28 For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. 29

But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. 

His praise is not from man but from God.






Romans 2 was a friend to me last Thursday afternoon, as I was reading past the required reading. This passage held my hand during a Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of new situations, judgements, my mother's visit, my husband and son departing for Disc Golf. And a dying friend and grieving wife. And the joy of my Mother-in-law's Birthday.

God is Alive! He is Alive!
Meeting our needs when we need His Hand. God is telling us of Today.


The Holy Spirit Living in Paul spoke of receiving the Praise of God.

! Corinthians 4
1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court.

In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 

For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.


God carries us when life is fraught in need of improvement! Thank You, Father God. Romans 2 tells us when we judge people we put a magnifying glass upon ourselves. Dr. Ed Young, of Houston's 2nd Baptist, completely explained Romans 2 on Sunday. All of Romans 2 Lived!  This was my celebrated hour watching Dr. Young's sermon. God knows our secrets and HE will judge our actions. Joel Olsteen was equally marvelous saying Take the Peace God Gives You, in paraphrase form.


I did go to Church. We always should, I had my mom visiting and we loved the Sunday programing of Churches before we left.




The INCREDIBLE GOOD NEWS is that JESUS takes our Secrets, our Sins and Covers that with His Innocence. We are washed to become White as Jesus says "I took that Sin far from you. I have given you Life." Dr. Young went on to say that the neighbor woman screaming at him over her Bible to clean up or face hell didn't do a thing for him except to go in the house. His college roommate Walter, challenged him gently that Dr. Young - a college man - was living exactly as an atheist. Walter said if you CAN KNOW GOD - that's the most precious and important aspect of Life. Eternal Life. And an atheist changed Dr. Young's life.




Romans 2 tells us we all face our own judgments and our own opinions of ourselves.

What will lift your heart is seeing an embittered heart touched by God.
This will grab your heart and lift you for some time.
Even more lifting when this is - your heart!












A Wonder of God - changes hearts and lives. And God won't stop there.
Stephen had his back prayed for. And healed. Stephen had gone to a specific place to pray, he'd heard another back had been healed.

As he told his wife, Donna, they saw glitter. Gold glitter over Steven and the floor. Gold Glitter. Glitter will cling to you. As they got in the car, the glitter was Gone. But not the Glory. God was so tickled at the Joy of Stephen - he sent him a message of Wonder from his best Pastor Bishop to Stephen's heart. You could tell the Wonder that God Loves Stephen so Much - HE is continuing to speak to Stephen. God Loves the wonder of "HE LOVES ME!" And GOD Loves to See HIS Wonders appreciated with an open heart.I was so blessed to hear of this blessing.







Seeing Kindness move people is restoring. This last week I saw a young woman reach out for the life of her younger brother's baby. When she learned that GED classes were available for free, she did agree that four people would have a GED before the next class started. Numbers were collected for two wedding ceremonies. Lives were changed and a young expectant mom said "This is A Good Place. Can we all see the ultrasound?"

God says HE will judge us on our works. These four lives reached upward to bring life forth. They said to each other - "we will remember this day for all of our lives."

Young people are making decisions to GO FORTH UPWARD in God's Plan.







Boast in God and know His will and approve what is Excellent.

Kindness moves people.

Seeing Love, a Very Devoted Wife caring for her terminally ill husband, doing all she can, hearing of their good run. Wishing they'd had more years. The Good Fight has been fought. Glory ahead. Tears today.

Seeing kindness in the Tailor, at Church, having a kind woman leap to get a door.

Having a friend come fix our 3 light switches and now they have a new skill. Thank God.

A Mother-in-Law asking for travel for a Birthday Meal. My time with my mom and her Kindnesses to me. Seeing faces of concern and care. Seeing Edward enjoy his life and talking to our son Cal. Watching Cal get out of his one room apartment. Having my mom help clean his room and get new window coverings - Surprising and pleasing Cal. Watching my son reconnect with his old friends. Having Kyle dog sit for love and seeing new maturity create peace. Getting to talk to my younger son for continuous days at college. Seeing the Gastroenteritis progressing around our area didn't eat him. He asked me for counsel to mend a disagreement. Knowing a disagreement is mended.

Seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life!

Delve into God's Goodness with Gratitude. Make lists, take names of what IS good. Jesus and Joel Olsteen will tell you.

People who are encouragers. The man at Church who said, "I'm behind you. Not to the right or the left!" Hearing God's Word held in Love will lift you for a year. Thank you.

God knew my mom was having difficulty. In a business situation. And my mother's friend Jan used to work in this area. Jan stepped in and mediated a solution. The other side of the table sent a sister. Results were found. Now, we hope Jan, to continue her blessing to my mother's very wonderful boyfriend, Jack. This was a Perfect Solution and the Timing was God's. Thank You God for Jan.


Thank You, God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for the ones we love. Thank you for the results of Your love. We know to Expect you to strengthen our lives for Your glory. Bless us as we go forth in Jesus Christ. Let Your will and plan for our lives be instructed through Wonders and Mercy. Let us be led by you to be effective and pleasing to You. We want to always Hear from You Father God. Blessings to YOU for Jesus. Amen.



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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Isaiah 12 ~ His Name is exalted




Isaiah 12

You will say in that day:
“I will give thanks to you, O LORD,
for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
that you might comfort me.

2 “Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”

3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 

And you will say in that day:

“Give thanks to the LORD,
call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
proclaim that his name is exalted!
5 “Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously;
let this be made known in all the earth.

6 Shout, and sing for joy,
O inhabitant of Zion,
for great in your midst
is the Holy One of Israel.”




Montgomery County, Texas has a reputation for kindness to Hispanic aliens. We have a bounty of Jesus Christ believing and The Word of God honoring Churches. The Police Department has a very good reputation and deals with teenagers - a lot. Our crime rates are on the low side. And we saw the indictment of Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota Vikings star running back, who was indicted on an injury to a child charge here in Montgomery County on Thursday. This is Texas and we tend to be more loud and Republican in this county than liberal.

The District Attorney feels the evidence before the Grand Jury is compelling and he said wait for the trial. Good advice. We pray for Adrian Peterson and his entire family to have merciful justice and heal very well in the Power of God.


James 1:19
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.

God is Vast. He just doesn't have to worry if we throw a fit.

How do you deal with someone throwing a tantrum? Depends.

Jesus mentions something Very Wise in Luke 3:7 - flee from wrath. Get the heck out! Out of the way of wrath!

The Holy One writes about having a healthy approach to anger - Be Angry.







Ephesians 4:26
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.

I like the fact God says we are allowed to have emotions. Honesty in Scripture.

The State of Texas does not have a problem with spanking with an open hand. The parental discipline generally concerning CPS, or the Police, is the type leaving a mark and/or causes worry of future injury.

What does God, the Holy One, say about this? Let's list a few:

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Proverbs 22:15
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

(Hey, I grew up with "Go pick a peach tree switch and make that snappy.")









Our Boundaries fall in here:

Proverbs 3:12
Because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
AKA The Golden Rule

Deuteronomy 8:5
Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

Luke 12:48
The one who did not know,
and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating.
Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required,
and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.










WORD. God created Jesus from His Word.

Jesus was known to ask Peter - in his sin  - three times for explanations. John 21. Jesus, also, is recorded as explaining his death three times.

My brother does this with his children to great effect. He repeats back to them in complete effort and sincerity their concerns before he explains a different way - what is required and expected. He is Really Good at this.

Paul VERY WELL understood about the third effort as well...

2 Corinthians 12:14
Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.









Goliath Pottery discovered in his city Gath

We do not dish out what we would not want to receive! What would you want someone, twice your height, giving to you?

In practical terms, we need a Bumper Sticker.
David met the Giant Goliath and had to pull out three smooth stones. Today - We do make a bumper sticker about that - It's seen a lot. Explaining Goliath - "Be Nice to Your Children, They Will Choose Your Nursing Home."








Now you might ask - is that bumper sticker Scripture?

Yes. It's basic Scripture. Jesus said -

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

We are big in Texas on childhood - "Time Out."
If you get quiet time to think, you have time to reorganize the child's emotion.

Rarely, then, a spanking, a memorable event - a time to consider - is more important. My daddy sent us to have thirty minutes in our rooms to consider the swats about to arrive. Egad. With the provision he always said - "When I calm down, you are getting x number of swats, go to your room." Daddy would explain that parental swats had to be accompanied by lack of anger or rage.

Swats ranged from three to ten - depending on the severity of the disobedience. Standing is the preferable position for swats.

That makes so much sense, there has to be honest Scripture to encourage that - AND - there is:

Job 35
13 Surely God does not hear an empty cry,
nor does the Almighty regard it.
14 How much less when you say that you do not see him,
that the case is before him, and you are waiting for him!
15 And now, because his anger does not punish,
and he does not take much note of transgression,


When my father calmed down - occasionally and rarely - Daddy would say -
With my Shouts of Joy - The Parental Words "I changed my mind, come talk to me about this."


And is this Scripture? Of Course. Mercy.

2 Samuel 24:14
Then David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but let me not fall into the hand of man.”


Amen and amen. Let us look to God for the same mercy David knew in Father God. Blessing God for His Grace. Thank You God. Let us take the same time, Father God, in our considerations before our mouth opens and our actions are displayed. AMEN!



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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Esther 2 ~ suggested


Tomb of Xerxes - it is an interesting shape

Xerxes (Ahasuerus), the Persian King featured in the movie "300" & video games Assassin's Creed and Civilization II & III. In 484 BC, 

Xerxes abolished the Kingdom of Babel and took away the golden statue of Bel. The above photo is Xerxes Cuneiform: "Ahuramazda is the great god, the greatest god who created the sky and created the land and created humans Who gave prosperity to the humans Who made Xerxes king King of many kings, being the only ruler of the totality of all lands. I am Xerxes, the great king"

I just like the Man. I think he might be the parallel of Yul Brynner in "The King and I".



Esther 2 ~ (New American Bible)



1
After this, when King Ahasuerus' wrath had cooled, he thought over what Vashti had done and what had been decreed against her.
2
Then the king's personal attendants suggested: "Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king.
3
Let the king appoint commissaries in all the provinces of his realm to bring together all beautiful young virgins to the harem in the stronghold of Susa. Under the care of the royal eunuch Hegai, custodian of the women, let cosmetics be given them.
4
Then the girl who pleases the king shall reign in place of Vashti." This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.


5
There was in the stronghold of Susa a certain Jew named Mordecai, son of Jair, son of Shimei, son of Kish, a Benjaminite,
6
who had been exiled from Jerusalem with the captives taken with Jeconiah, king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, had deported.
7
He was foster father to Hadassah, that is, Esther, his cousin; for she had lost both father and mother. The girl was beautifully formed and lovely to behold. On the death of her father and mother, Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter.
8
When the king's order and decree had been obeyed and many maidens brought together to the stronghold of Susa under the care of Hegai, Esther also was brought in to the royal palace under the care of Hegai, custodian of the women.
9
The girl pleased him and won his favor. So he promptly furnished her with cosmetics and provisions. Then picking out seven maids for her from the royal palace, he transferred both her and her maids to the best place in the harem.

10
Esther did not reveal her nationality or family, for Mordecai had commanded her not to do so.
11
Day by day Mordecai would walk about in front of the court of the harem, to learn how Esther was faring and what was to become of her.
12
Each girl went in turn to visit King Ahasuerus after the twelve months' preparation decreed for the women. Of this period of beautifying treatment, six months were spent with oil of myrrh, and the other six months with perfumes and cosmetics.
13
Then, when the girl was to visit the king, she was allowed to take with her from the harem to the royal palace whatever she chose.
14
She would go in the evening and return in the morning to a second harem under the care of the royal eunuch Shaashgaz, custodian of the concubines. She could not return to the king unless he was pleased with her and had her summoned by name.
15
As for Esther, daughter of Abihail and adopted daughter of his nephew Mordecai, when her turn came to visit the king, she did not ask for anything but what the royal eunuch Hegai, custodian of the women, suggested. Yet she won the admiration of all who saw her.


16
Esther was led to King Ahasuerus in his palace in the tenth month, Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.
17
The king loved Esther more than all other women, and of all the virgins she won his favor and benevolence. So he placed the royal diadem on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.
18
Then the king gave a great feast in honor of Esther to all his officials and ministers, granting a holiday to the provinces and bestowing gifts with royal bounty.
19
[To resume: From the time the virgins had been brought together, and while Mordecai was passing his time at the king's gate,


20
Esther had not revealed her family or nationality, because Mordecai had told her not to; and Esther continued to follow Mordecai's instructions, just as she had when she was being brought up by him.
21
And during the time that Mordecai spent at the king's gate, Bagathan and Thares, two of the royal eunuchs who guarded the entrance, had plotted in anger to lay hands on King Ahasuerus.
22
When the plot became known to Mordecai, he told Queen Esther, who in turn informed the king for Mordecai.
23
The matter was investigated and verified, and both of them were hanged on a gibbet. This was written in the annals for the king's use.]


This is the king portrayed in modern movies, like "300", and video war games as ruthless and wholly corrupt. The Scriptures show a lot of suggestions are made to the king all the time, but the chapter begins with Xerxes re-thinking his actions.

 This is a man favored with God's help, a plot against him is averted by his choice of new queen & the queen's family. One of the major Scriptural themes in this book, God does not desert the people faithful to Him, and all of His works forward His Plan.

Father God, bless us each day that our words and our work may further Your plans. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 




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Friday, September 12, 2014

Mark 10:17-27 ~ Journey







Mark 10:17-27

17 As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments, ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” 20 And he said to Him, “Teacher, I have kept all these things from my youth up.” 21 Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” 22 But at these words he was saddened, and he went away grieving, for he was one who owned much property.





Don't you just hate it when there is no possible way to attain what Jesus said. And that Jesus. Always on a journey. Where is He when you need Him?




Jesus really did journey a lot. Three times they rowed and sailed across Galilee. In a day. Sixteen miles times three. Sheesh that Jesus. What a traveler. Om. Jesus really had someone to see. And you'd think, being God and all, that HE would say "Stan - well, I AM will see you on the east side at nine. Fred - east side ten o'clock. Sharp. And Hugo - you are on the west side so - well, babe, if I have to come to you, well, then, I have to. "

Jesus. What a traveler. First He's speaking to people, then praying, then "on the water." Then IN the water. 

Jesus. If you can't ASPIRE TO HIS STANDARDS - He might just sit with you.





Or if you need healing, He might just draw you out of the large crowd and speak with you privately.




In Grief? He might go to your house and into the bed chamber.




Jesus traveled. A lot. And does today. The Word of God IS Living and Active.

That young fellow with good deeds? Jesus just journeyed on.






Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Jeremiah 17:10
“I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”

23 And Jesus, looking around, *said to His disciples, “How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 The disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus *answered again and *said to them, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were even more astonished and said to Him, “[b]Then who can be saved?” 27 Looking at them, Jesus *said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”




The Word is Living and Active. God says the Word of God has attributes
Gospel of peace
Stand firm
Belt of truth
Breastplate of righteousness
Shield of faith








The Word of God, as we read - we should be praying at all times in the Spirit, with supplication. 

To that end keep alert with all perseverance Read Your Bible For Other People, making supplication for all the saints.

Seek and You Shall Find.

God is still Working and Jesus with Him.

Days will come when you can not attain to the forgiveness that takes a 12 foot vertical jump. Yet the Word of God is prophetic. Then you greet Jesus like Mary and Martha did. Doing your earnest best.




And Like Jesus you keep journeying in the Word. Because Jesus will go where you are. You just have to attain the point where you have looked in earnest sincerity of complete endeavor. In plain speak, keep reading God's Word - you will find the comfort you need.

As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him






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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Proverbs 22 ~ A good name is to be chosen



Proverbs 22

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold.

2 The rich and the poor meet together;
the Lord is the maker of them all.

3 The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked;
whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.

6 Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.

7 The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
8 Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of his fury will fail.

9 Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed,
for he shares his bread with the poor.

10 Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out,
and quarreling and abuse will cease.

11 He who loves purity of heart,
and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.

12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the traitor.

13 The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside!
I shall be killed in the streets!”
14 The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit;
he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
16 Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth,
or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.


17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my knowledge,
18 for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
if all of them are ready on your lips.

19 That your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made them known to you today, even to you.
20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings
of counsel and knowledge,
21 to make you know what is right and true,
that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?

22 Do not rob the poor, because he is poor,
or crush the afflicted at the gate,
23 for the Lord will plead their cause
and rob of life those who rob them.

24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger,
nor go with a wrathful man,
25 lest you learn his ways
and entangle yourself in a snare.

26 Be not one of those who give pledges,
who put up security for debts.
27 If you have nothing with which to pay,
why should your bed be taken from under you?

28 Do not move the ancient landmark
that your fathers have set.

29 Do you see a man skillful in his work?
He will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.



Mark 10:18
Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone?"




A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold. And Verses 2,7,8, 10,11,14,16,17,18,21,22,23,24 28,29

John the Baptist and Herod.

Jesus lived these Proverbs.

We all make mistakes. John the Baptist sent his disciples to question Jesus in public.

I was asked once why God didn't let Moses complete the Exodus. Seems sort of harsh. Moses embarrassed God in public by displaying wrath over being God's representative. YET... the important part is this: If Moses had completed the Exodus - this would be Moses' Exodus. And instead we remember God completed the Exodus.

No one listed in the Bible can point to their own righteousness and say we don't need a Savior. 





Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.



If we walked in the path of Abraham we would marry twice, have an unwilling concubine, many heirs and only have one favorite child.

And if we were Sampson, we would disregard this Proverb.

The people of faith in the Bible have a trait in common, they continue on in Him, expecting His mercy and promises - with the blessings and benefits of the Lord - until God calls them Home.

Mistakes are made, and with His grace and blessing - we don't remain outside of His Favor.


Colossians 1:11-12
Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.


Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.



Father, strengthen us to not become weary of doing good. We want Your willing Help to receive the crown of life You have promised to those who love You. We will trust in You with all our heart to make our path straight. With Your help, we will continue to pray for those we love in expectation of Your Glory. In Your Words, we will remain. Standing in Your Gospel, standing firm in Christ. We long for, pray, rejoice in Your anointing. We will be diligent in Jesus Christ, in Your name, our hope is sure. Amen.






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Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Genesis 1:27 ~ male and female he created them



Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.

Genesis 2 gives Adam a longer time being alone and then woman is made from Adam’s rib. Both Genesis chapters let us know, the blueprint image of man – God’s image – has male and female aspects. Adam’s rib was removed to create woman, Adam was split (forgive the pun) to be the Adam we consider mankind today.



Ephesians 5:25-33
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.


 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— for we are members of his body. "

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.



Proverbs 1 honors women as the female aspect of God being wisdom. The Lord honors women in Proverbs 1. He doesn't dwell on father, verses 8 and 9 says honor both parents. This is parental advice from God the parent. Abba encourages Love, because He is Love.

Proverbs 1

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;

3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;

4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—

5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—

6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.








8 Listen, my son, to your father's instruction
and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
9 They are a garland to grace your head
and a chain to adorn your neck.

10 My son, if sinful men entice you,
do not give in to them.

11 If they say, "Come along with us;
let's lie in wait for innocent blood,
let's ambush some harmless soul;

12 let's swallow them alive, like the grave,
and whole, like those who go down to the pit;

13 we will get all sorts of valuable things
and fill our houses with plunder;

14 cast lots with us;
we will all share the loot"—

15 my son, do not go along with them,
do not set foot on their paths;

16 for their feet rush into evil,
they are swift to shed blood.

17 How useless to spread a net
where every bird can see it!

18 These men lie in wait for their own blood;
they ambush only themselves!

19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
it takes away the life of those who get it.






 




20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud,
she raises her voice in the public square;
21 on top of the wall she cries out,
at the city gate she makes her speech:

22 "How long will you who are simple love your simple ways?
How long will mockers delight in mockery
and fools hate knowledge?

23 Repent at my rebuke!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
I will make known to you my teachings.

24 But since you refuse to listen when I call
and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand,

25 since you disregard all my advice
and do not accept my rebuke,

26 I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you;
I will mock when calamity overtakes you—

27 when calamity overtakes you like a storm,
when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind,
when distress and trouble overwhelm you.

28 "Then they will call to me but I will not answer;
they will look for me but will not find me,

29 since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the LORD.

30 Since they would not accept my advice
and spurned my rebuke,

31 they will eat the fruit of their ways
and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.

32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;

 



33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm."



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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

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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

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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
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