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Monday, March 25, 2024

Luke 1:76-79 ~ the sunrise shall visit us from on high

 


Holy Week Monday. For me and for others, I think Holy Week has a sadness.  One emotion, that after Easter, the sadness of Holy Week is shed.  And being very like the Disciples when we have upset, we act like Sheep without a Shepherd who have it all together. One of my favorite quotes from The Chosen is Jesus saying, "Yes, you are ok. Yes, I know, you are fine. But just in case you are a little not ok, I am here for you."

It's so challenging to think of the wonder of Jesus suffering to heal our sins, flaws and brokenness. 

To picture the Sea of Galilee, so filled with Jesus moving from shore to shore healing and bringing the wonder of God Himself. God would choose to live Grace upon Grace with the Sheep. Bleating and unsure. 


And we make our plans, Easter asks of us. And something feels uneasy. We once had a houseful of people to watch, The Passion of the Christ, and we wept. All of us. One man was crying and said, how could we watch this... if not for Easter. If not for the Salvation God the Father brings our Good, Wonderful Jesus we Love. We could not picture this.  If Jesus was not Alive.


Like Christmas, Easter has work and duties.  And the Joy of Easter makes this easier, on Easter. To see the whole Church is to realize end of Lent and Holy Week sadness is a reality, just not acknowledged as the faithful say, like we did during Covid lockdowns: "We are fine, yes, of course we are fine. But maybe not a little, ok, fine." 

I will borrow from Pope John Paul II, "We are the Easter People and Alleluia is our song."


And we will get through Holy Week because of Love.










Luke 1:76-79



  
You will go before the Lord to prepare His ways,
to give knowledge of salvation to His people
    in the forgiveness of their sins,
because of the tender Mercy of our God

  Whereby the sunrise shall visit us 
from on high
 to give Light 
to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
    to guide our feet into the way of 
peace.





Abba, Father,

Our heart hears the call from You.

And we see in Scripture 
the mercy of the merciful

Luke 17:17-19

Then Jesus answered, 
“Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 
Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 

And He said to him, 
“Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

Help us to live each day
putting You first.
As the Name of Jesus covers us
and the Holy Spirit dwells in us.


We pray diligently
and with our hearts

We thank You, Father,
that fires
will cause new blooms.
And pray Your Mercy
on the people,
animals, homes
and businesses.


We ask healing
of Your Good Creation
The fullness of the earth is Yours.
The healing of those we pray for
in our heart and soul.

Dwell in us, Father,
Dwell fully in those we love,
Help us to seek You first
and we will finish well in Jesus Christ.



Thank You.

Our God is working. His Son, 
Jesus is working.
Amen.











♔ Lord Jesus Saves †











YES, Bless the Lord Jesus


Thank You Lord Jesus













Sunday, March 24, 2024

Mark 11:1-11 ~ Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord † + +






Why is the colt needed?



Jesus goes to make a place for us







Mark 11:1-11












11 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples 2 and said to them, 

“Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. 3 If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.’” 

4 And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. 5 And some of those standing there said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6 And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. 

7 And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and He sat on it. 8 And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. 

9 And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”

11 And He entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when He had looked around at everything, as it was already late, He went out to Bethany with the twelve.



Jesus goes 
to make a place for us









Revelation 19:6-14


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.

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. 




following Him 

on 
white horses




Donkeys are loved and loyal, lots of donkeys. During Jesus living His Ministry, Horses were more rare and dramatic. 



"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.” 



To join the Roman army, social and wealth ranks were well considered. The Gospels and early Acts mention Centurions. But a Military Tribune is specially appointed.  A member of the equestrian rank in society. 

Each Legion had 6 Tribunes appointed. Each legion was composed of about 5,500 men, all professional soldiers who signed on for terms lasting 25 years. In each Legion, ranked above the centurions, were six tribunes. These were men from the equestrian class, the second highest class in the Roman aristocracy, underneath the senatorial class. One tribune was senior in rank to the other five, and was second in command of the legion; he was called the Tribunus Laticlavius, and was appointed to the post by the Provincial Governor. Many times Tribunes were about to run for election in the Roman Senate. Most Tribunes became part of the Roman Senate.

There was no Legion stationed in Jerusalem
Pontius Pilate was only the rank of Equestrian, so he could not garrison a full legion under his command. Jerusalem was garrisoned by Cohors II Italica, it was only one Auxiliary cohort. Another, probably, at Caesarea.

Each of these auxiliary units would have been commanded by a tribune. There are 10 cohorts in a Legion and Judea had two cohorts.

Other opinions state: two cohorts were based in Jerusalem, one at the Antonia fortress and the other at the old palace, with another of the cohorts being based at Caesarea. There were probably only two tribunes. When a legion is missing two Tribunes to auxiliary units - trouble is, probably, expected.

Judea was a suburb to Syria.

Our God is certainly making the Path of Jesus memorable. The details are serious.









following Him 

on 
white horses



John 16:33

I have said these things to you, that in me
you may have peace

In the world you will have trouble. 
But take heart, I have overcome the world.



1 John 5:5

Who is it that overcomes the world 
except the one who believes
 that 
Jesus is the Son of God?



following Him 

on 
white horses



1 John 4:4 

Little children, you are from God 
and have overcome them, 
for He who is in you 
is greater than he who is in the world.




following Him 

on 
white horses





John 14



“Let not your hearts be troubled. 

Believe in God; believe also in me. 

2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, 
I will come again 
and will take you to myself,
 that where I am you may be also. 



And you know the way to where I am going.”




following Him 

on 
white horses

Jesus goes to make a place for us






John 17


20 “I do not ask for these only, 
but also for those who will believe in Me through their word, 
21 that they may all be one, 
just as you, Father, are in Me, and I in you, 
that they also may be in Us, 
so that the world may believe that You have sent me. 

22 The glory that You have given me I have given to them, 
that they may be one even as we are One, 
23 I in them and you in me, 
that they may become perfectly One, 
so that the world may know that You sent me 
and loved them even as You loved Me. 

24 Father, I desire that they also, 
whom you have given me, 
may be with Me where I am, 
to see My glory that You have given Me 
because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. 

25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, 
I know You, 
and these know that You have sent Me. 

26 I made known to them Your Name, 
and I will continue to make it known, 
that the love with which You have loved Me may be in them, 
and I in them.”






Abba, Father, 


Life assures us the road has sharp turns,
Unforeseen corners and the comments do not cease.

Jesus Himself tells us
He is the way, the truth and the Life.

Know the Scriptures,
Know the Power of God.

And we will believe in the One He has Sent.

Surely, He took on our infirmities 
and carried our sorrows; 
yet, we considered Him stricken by God, 
struck down and afflicted.  

But He was pierced for our transgressions,
 He was crushed for our iniquities; 
the punishment that brought us peace 
was upon Him, 
and by His stripes 
we are healed. 

Each Day we are Blessed 
to ask for more
More Heaven on earth.
More Give us This Day.
More Daily Bread.

The Universe is upheld
by the 
Power of Your Word.

May The Lord God Almighty
His Son Jesus
surround and uphold us
in This Peace.
The Peace is Upheld by God Himself 
and 
we ask
His Blessing and Favor.



Gently, we hand You our Cares
knowing Your Hands hold
this so well.
Tenderly.
And we are Loved and Filled.

We give thanks for
Your Sacrifice
to bring those unworthy
to be adopted into Your Family.
Knowing we are not perfect,
have weakness,
flaws 
and sins.
And draw near to you with confidence
in Jesus Christ
according to Your Will
Your Word
Your Steadfast Love
and Your Promises in Jesus.


Dwell in us
and help us to be Pleasing to You
Dwell in those we Love and Honor
and help us to seek You first
and we will end well in Jesus Christ.


In the Highest Name 
of Jesus Christ,
Amen














♔ Lord Jesus Saves †











YES Bless the Lord Jesus


Thank You Jesus



Saturday, March 23, 2024

John 5:25 ~ Truly


 





John 5:25



Truly, truly, I tell you, 
the hour is coming 
and 
has now come 
when the dead will hear 
The Voice of the Son of God, 
and those who hear will live.



Abba, Father,

Our heart hears the call from You.

And we see in Scripture 
the mercy of the merciful


When we know God 
has
answered our prayers:

Luke 17:17-19

Then Jesus answered, 
“Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 
Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 

And He said to him, 
“Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”



When we are new
again in Jesus Christ:

I confess with my mouth that 
Jesus is Lord 
and
I believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead, 
I will be saved. 

My heart believes and is justified, 
and with my mouth I confess
Jesus is Lord 
and raised from the dead, to life
 and I am saved in Jesus Christ.



Help us, Father, to live each day
putting You first.

As the Name of Jesus covers us
and the Holy Spirit dwells in us.


We ask 
healing
of Your Good Creation
and the people we know and love

The fullness of the earth is Yours.
The healing of those we pray for
in our heart and soul.


Dwell in us, Father,
Dwell fully in those we love,
Help us to seek You first
and we will finish well in Jesus Christ.


Thank You.

Our God is working. His Son, 
Jesus is working.
Amen.









♔ Lord Jesus Saves †











YES Bless the Lord Jesus


Thank You Jesus




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

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

Anger, Jealousy=Trouble




The Bible explains the Bible, Prophetically

Bible - in your hand, today

Bible Accuracy



Blessing







Blessing our Father God

Blessing - unaware

Boundaries

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


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

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

Psalm 108 ~ In triumph I will parcel out Shechem

Determine your own path, just love Him

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


Earthquake

Every Day, Still Today
Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow


Exodus - History












Heavenly Hosts
His Messengers of Light












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

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

Individualism and Groups

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









Gates of Heaven


Gifts of God, all of us


Giving - God certainly is





























Glory


God sees His Creation as Good!!!


Gravity






















Good Friday

Gossip

Gratitude

Greatest

Grief, Forgiveness, Homecoming


Hated Emotion - Fear




































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

Holiness


Holy Spirit ~ Manifestations

Homeward Bound, still a sojourner

Honey, Do this

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

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

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

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

John the Beloved Disciple


The Journey of Joseph


























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

Losing a Loved One - Passing ON

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

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

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

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





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

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










Peace




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


Pictorial Images of the 12 Tribes of Israel








Picture It


















Overcoming, with God's help!


Positive Attitude in Trouble




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



Praise



























Prayer

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



Prayer Needs




Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words

Promises

Prosperity Gospel











Repeat and Repeat







Rest

Restore

Revelation 8:2
Seven Angels who stand before God

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


Rock


SALVATION! What is needed?

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

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

Seventh Level of Heaven







Shepherd

Smile!



Time Management





Life and Travels of Paul

Shroud

Transfiguration



True
The World Changed Rapidly after the first Easter



Trust Him

Uncomfortable Scripture

Video Game Player

Visual







Who is like our God?

Willingly

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

Worry

Wrathful, Nasty Old God from the Old Testament

Yahweh




Years - Thousands of Them are Yesterday in His Sight


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