Matthew 19:28 ~ the renewal of all things

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you,
at the renewal of all things,
when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne."

Revelation 21:1-7

21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 

2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore,
for the former things have passed away.”

5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.”

Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. 7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son."

The clouds roll in, very similar to the ocean

Yesterday we said God of Peace, our Father gives us a plan to have peace:

Philippians 4:8
The apostle Paul said, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you”

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Jesus told us how close God's Kingdom is:
Luke 17:20-21
20 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, 21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.”

Matthew 4:17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."



God tells us His Word is Alive and is yesterday, today and tomorrow. Our lives today are lives are Eternity.

The Word of God tells us we have no proof we are living Eternally now. God simply tells us we are.


We ask for more Heaven to be on earth. More of God's Will.

God is perfectly Able to bring His Will. And in believing Him, we will have peace and live seeing Him in life and making all things new by faith.

Abba, Abba, Abba,

1 John 5:15
And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of Him.

How will we know? Only will we know by Faith. God is working all things to Good for those who Love the Lord.

We will ask and know how Loved we are Jesus asked us to pray for, "More Heaven on earth" and with Your Good Will.

We will join with all of the Light of Christ in mankind praying across God's Good Creation for more Heaven on earth.

We will pray for Your Unceasing Steadfast Love to fill our souls. Opening our eyes to Your Renewing Mercies Daily. We will pray for Jesus to fill the hearts and souls of those we Love and You have given us.

We will find Your Willing Blessings. We will know You are our Father of Encouragement and endurance. God of Love.

Surely we will lead our lives knowing Goodness and Mercy followed in our footsteps following Jesus with Awe and Wonder every day. The fullness of the earth is Yours. Our cares our in Your Hands and Heart. Our Nation is in Your Care. The Children of God are Your Beloved. The prayers we have for the people You have given us. Praying for Elliott to be healed. We are eternally renewed in Jesus.

Amen.

  

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †  

Philippians 4:8 ~ God of Peace

Philippians 4:8

The apostle Paul said, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you”

We are seeking more Peace. As the Nation arrives into the 2020 Elections, we want peace. We want to break the cycle of outrageous claims, ridiculous rhetoric with fear mongering. We want to be less surprised at fiery trials.


The Good Old Days filled with Peace. And Peaceful Allies. Not exactly. The UK had ongoing Civil War since the time of Charles I who was executed in 1649. And then again, Civil War with Scotland in The Battle of Culloden, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745 - all but destroying Scottish Culture. 1775–1783 War for Independence. The French Revolution lasted 10 years from 1789 to 1799. 1812 War with the US. 1861-1865 American Civil War and then the World Wars.

We need to be less surprised and intrigued by harsh circumstance and refrain -  "heartily" = from making this our discussions of weather, war and sports.


How do we find peace???

The "God of Peace" says, "Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you.”

When we have dreams of peace, love, joy and prosperity we are not looking for war and hate to find trouble only serving as distraction.

It seems we have the Animal Farm Truth. We can focus on the hate, the war or we can build. Build lives, education, opportunities, dreams, families, marriage or slog around.


To focus on upbuilding Goals, takes us far.

Refuse the candidates who focus on hate and war. Find Solutions Providers. Delete hate providers rhetoric.



Abba, our Good and Joyous Father,

John found he could recognize You finding You are God of Love.

David found You to be God of Compassion as Father.

Jonah found You to be slow to anger, relenting to send calamity.

Paul found You to be God of endurance and encouragement. Finding Jesus to be our hope of Glory.

You are God who prefers the aroma of toasting bread in Your Temple. We find You have given us a recipe for Peace we can hold on to! And go far!

We pray for more Heaven on earth for ourselves and our cares. More Heaven on earth for those we love and have new beginnings as school starts again. For more Joy. More Love. For our Nation to trust in God and find Peace. More Heaven on earth as the Children of God fill this good earth of Your creation with prayers for Heaven.

The Children of God and the Nations seeking Your Brightness, will delight in Your Good Will. Continuing to Pray with Love and Hope - Nourishing our souls in Worship. Soaking our souls with Your Love and Nourishment.

In Jesus we will Rejoice. Jesus our King. Amen.

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †  

Romans 5 ~ His Grace

Romans 5

There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption

that came by Christ Jesus.

25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, 
through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith.

 He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, 

at the renewal of all things, 

when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne."

We ask for more Heaven on earth and the God's Will to be done on earth as in Heaven.

What will we see?

Titus 3:4-6

4 When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior."

Joel saw The Day of the Lord

Joel 3:14, 16-17

14 Multitudes, multitudes,
in the valley of decision!
For the day of the LORD is near
in the valley of decision.

16 The LORD roars from Zion,
and utters his voice from Jerusalem,
and the heavens and the earth quake.

But the LORD is a refuge to his people,
a stronghold to the people of Israel.

17“So you shall know that I am the LORD your God,
who dwells in Zion, my holy mountain."




Acts 2:36
Let all the house of Israel therefore 
know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, 
this Jesus whom you crucified.


Acts 5:42
And every day, in the temple and from house to house,
they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.

Decision of Heaven on earth

Mark 9

5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 

“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”

Mark 9

23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”

24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”

25 And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” 26 And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out.

John saw the Day of the Lord.

John 1:14, 16-18

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 

17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.. 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.

The People saw The Day of the Lord and Received Grace upon Grace.

Matthew 15:30
And great crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and they put them at his feet, and he healed them

Acts 5:14
And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women

Is the Grace upon Grace Personal?

7“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.” 

8 Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.”

The Word of the Lord.  Jesus is the manifestation and the exact nature of God's Word.

We know Jesus took the deaf man aside and gave him hearing. Personally. We know the blind were anointed by Jesus to feel His Touch. Personally.



John 15:5 

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

Mary Magdalene was apart and felt she could do nothing. She demonstrated something amazing. Available to us today.

John 20

15 He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?”

Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.”

16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.”

She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

Rise

Matthew 27:63

 “Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’

Matthew 27:64 
Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last fraud will be worse than the first.”

Matthew 28:6 
He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.

Matthew 28:7 
Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.”

"Rise" is Personal, Truth and of God

Matthew 17:7
Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.”

Matthew 9:5
For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?

Luke 17:19
And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

John 11:23
Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.”


Luke 7 we will all know.

13When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” 

14 Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,”

 He said, “I tell you, rise up!” 

15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak! 

Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

Abba,

We pray for Your Willingness to Bless us and we will Rise to Your Way, Life and Truth.

We pray to rise to shine for Your Glory.

We pray to have Love Rise to lift the ones we Love to Your Plan and Path.

We pray for our Nation to Rise to Your Plan and Your Love in trusting You.

We pray for Your Word to Rise to heal in Your healing.

And we would cover ourselves in Your Blessings to be covered in the Name of Jesus Christ, Your Son.


Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! † 

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †  

2 Corinthians 4:8-18 ~ Love one another

2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

In the world and not of the world is Biblical. “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.”   John 17:14



Romans 15:4

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8-18
8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.







God tells us in Proverbs we know ourselves and God knows us. These photos are all of the Old North Church. Different points of view.



Edward enjoys looking at You Tube give the important scenes of a movie. If this is a movie you've watched before, watching the important scenes again adds strength to the framework of the movie's dynamics.

We've watched the series "John Adams" several times. The scenes we watched John Adams and his unusual pattern - taking his wife across the fierce ocean to take an Ambassadorship of the brand new nation. John Adams was actually instructed by Thomas Jefferson not to be accompanied by his wife - it looked provincial. When our Vice-President did not heed Jefferson's request, Benjamin Franklin was much more frank and rude and told him he was a fool who would fail. These letters actually had one reach him before the journey and Franklin's letter reached Adams in London. Competent men rarely like rude letters. And while John Adams would work as a Christian to restore his friendship with Jefferson, because of their warm shared past. Adams would be shocked at the looseness of Franklin. And their relationship would never repair. Franklin was married, but appeared in the French Court with any woman of his choice. When in France, do as the French, said Franklin.


Jefferson also pointed out to Adams he would risk Abigail's life to cross the ocean. Abigail had missed years with John and they decided if they perished, they would take this time together and perish if they must. Adams had abhorred George III because they had fought his injustices to have freedom. Jefferson and Adams had discussed the real possibility George III would kill the first Ambassador to England on the ability to kill a subject of King George III's for treason. Abigail and Adams did not think Abigail would be killed, but discussed how her passage home would go.


John Adams was loyal to his nation. And loyal to Law. John and his son Quincy had represented the defense of men who had killed five Boston residents during the Boston Massacre in 1770. Seeking law and justice. Hence - John would be the First Ambassador. A stepping stone to being the 1st Vice President and the 2nd President of our nation.

It was abhorrent to learn to bow to George III. The pomp and the ceremony of all of England was something a freeman like Adams feeling as if he had discovered the stench of hell. As he approached the monarch, John Adams felt fear. He felt that if he were to be killed, this would be the day, or he would live. John Adams truthfully said he was the man for the job that both nations had been kindred with a common language and shared a common faith. He was glad to represent the new nation as a proud new nation to address as hopeful common allies. Adams hoped to unite the countries as help to both nations.

The King did not speak for a long time and, finally, congratulated Adams as being a sincere man. George III went on to say of all the men on the planet, he was the last to accept the separation. And the first to hope for the new nation to go forth to do great and meaningful things for the citizens. George III expressed his approval of Adams for the desire for his nation for greatness. He then asked Adams what he thought of the French. Adams correctly said he only represented his own nation with great care. The King said exactly, an honest man only represents his own nation. Both men found warmth and sincerity in the conversation. Adams was greatly surprised. Adams had done very well.


Jefferson asked for Adams to come to the French Court. Under no circumstance was Abigail to even put foot in France. He and Benjamin Franklin were part of Court, but had achieved nothing. A few ships would help, but not create safety. Adams was laughed out of the court for not speaking French. King Louis XVI spoke English perfectly, but King Louis preferred to be in double entendre with Franklin - Franklin seemed to have changed personality. Later in the day, Adams was to scream and yell, almost to the point of stroke with the Ambassador of France to the United States. Franklin and Adams had now become completely estranged. Jefferson was aghast. And found with Adams ability to scream and yell over no assistance being provided, that the French worried the scene would become the loss of the new nation. Adams was to display his truthful disdain over complete disregard for the cares of the many. Jefferson was to discover the lack of diplomacy had found the path to command the attention of the disinterested government.

Adams again succeeded. Being honest.

Colossians 1:17
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Surely,  we do not parent our families screaming about hate.

We do not go to Cotton Mather to find we are a spider mess to God. We do not listen to fear to know God's Love.

Why do politics and political discussions with fear mongering. Crisis. Hate. Hate. Hate.



The Nation has issues to be strengthened. This is the Nature of Government. Screaming about Hate and attitudes distracts from the purpose of strengthening the Nation.

The Nation would be strengthened with the Hope and Love God has for mankind.




Abba, Our Father,

For our nation, for ourselves for those we Love, we seek Your Willing Blessings each day.

We pray this for ourselves, our families, the Nation and the world coming to the Brightness of Jesus.

Deuteronomy 30:14-16

The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it. 15 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster. 16 For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land you are entering to possess.

We are Blessed of God, He tells us in Numbers 6, to have the name of Jesus cover us.

We pray this in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! † 

1 Samuel 2:7-10 ~ The Lord's

Prayer. This is How I Fight Battles.

The Lord makes poor and makes rich;

he brings low and he exalts.

He raises up the poor from the dust;

he lifts the needy from the ash heap

to make them sit with princes

and inherit a seat of honor.

For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's,

and on them he has set the world.

“He will guard the feet of his faithful ones,

but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness,

for not by might 
shall a man prevail.

The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces;

against them he will thunder in heaven.

The Lord will judge the ends of the earth;

he will give strength to his king

and 
exalt the horn of his anointed.”

Who has said this in God's Word :

God Himself. The earth is the Lord's and the Fullness Thereof. Genesis to Revelation.

Mary's Song. Mary, Mother of God.

And this portion carrying us from  Let us Have Light to the Light of Jesus Christ in Revelation.

These Verses are from Hannah. Struggling with having meaning in life. Struggling with her heart to fulfill her God given purpose. Struggling to ask our Father for answered prayer in despair. Hannah had great despair and felt the world was empty.

1 Samuel 2:7-10

Hannah found the Good Portion. Jesus Christ.

Psalm 24

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.


Surrounded (Fight My Battles)
Michael W. Smith

That's how we fight our battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
(Praise and worship)
This is how I fight my battles
This is what we doing tonight
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You!

We are all experiencing turbulence. This week, I've had a phone call. My Brother and his wife and children live in El Paso. Then a text. And a group message sent saying Market Volatility with the word 'war'. And an email for powerful prayer. This is an unusual week. I'm within days of recently having wind sheer in our backyard - I thought would bring down the house. In the middle of no rain. And within 8 feet of an entirely dead tree that didn't even bring down a branch. Yes, the rain happened quickly.


Yesterday, my family was listening to a Podcast talking about, "Hate." When we turn on the national broadcasts, we hear the word, "Hate" over and over and over. The accusations are wild. Exaggeration is an understatement in the Political part and parcel. Outrageous. The other word is 'killed'. Violence. Failed Duty. Inaccuracies. This could only be regarded as Manipulation. Man - i - pu - you - lation. The word Crisis is used in this fest.


Be aware of repeat words. Be in Prayer. Reject inaccuracies. Fight our Battles with God Himself in Prayer. Go to Jesus Christ with any and all fears. The Disciples felt afraid and Jesus loves His Beloved.

Now, Feel His Name. Jesus. Apply Prayer. This is where all Battles are Won.

We are anointed in the New Covenant by Jesus Christ for God's Plan.

We have only to ask Jesus to live in us, forever. God of Love. God of Encouragement.

God tells us of His Hope and Good Future. And God Himself has told us what to do in troubled times. To push down fear. To overcome.

Psalm 23

A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for You are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life

and
I shall dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.

Father God help us to hold on to You, giving us Jesus Christ. Jesus, the Rock of our foundation. Know the Scriptures, know the Power of God. Amen.

Who has said this in God's Word:

God Himself. The earth is the Lord's and the Fullness Thereof. Genesis to Revelation.

 Psalm 24

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,

the world and those who dwell therein,

2 for he has founded it upon the seas

and established it upon the rivers.

3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?

And who shall stand in his holy place?

4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,

who does not lift up his soul to what is false

and does not swear deceitfully.

5 He will receive blessing from the Lord

and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,

who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah

7 Lift up your heads, O gates!

And be lifted up, O ancient doors,

that the King of glory may come in.

8 Who is this King of glory?

The Lord, strong and mighty,

the Lord, mighty in battle!

9 Lift up your heads, O gates!

And lift them up, O ancient doors,

that the King of glory may come in.

10 Who is this King of glory?

The Lord of hosts,

he is the King of glory! 
Selah

Mary's Song. Mary, Mother of God. She speaks of the feeling of life being overwhelming and she knows where she will turn.

Luke 1

“My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

48 for he has been mindful

of the humble state of his servant.

From now on all generations will call me blessed,

For the Mighty One has done great things for me—

Holy is his name.

His mercy extends 
to those who fear him,

from generation to generation.

51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;

he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

 He has brought down rulers from their thrones

but has lifted up the humble.

53 He has filled the hungry with good things

but has sent the rich away empty.

 He has helped his servant Israel,

remembering to be merciful

to Abraham and his descendants 
forever,

just as he promised our ancestors.”

And this portion carrying us from Let us Have Light to the Light of Jesus Christ in Revelation.

1 John 5:4

For everyone 

who has been born of God 

overcomes the world.

And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

1 John 5:5 

Who is it that overcomes the world

 except the one 

who believes that 

Jesus is the Son of God?

These Verses are from Hannah. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

1 Samuel 2:1-10

2 Then Hannah prayed and said:

“My heart rejoices in the Lord;

in the Lord my horn is lifted high.

My mouth boasts over my enemies,

for I delight in your deliverance.

2 “There is no one holy like the Lord;

there is no one besides you;

there is no Rock like our God."

Abba,

Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

In Jesus Christ we will know God is Love. God is Encouragement.

In Jesus Christ, You, our Father God, we will know the Scriptures and the Power of God.

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †