The Helper, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send
In My Name,
He will teach you all things
and
bring to your remembrance
all that I have said to you.
We had a Sermon, actually 2 recently! And I have been pondering them.
When we have a conversation in our heads about choices and decisions to be made, we want an answer. And as people who believe God's Promises and believe Jesus is the Word of God, then we tend to want to pull out a Scripture and have that answer for us. I smile when I think of Harry Potter and the pensieve memories. The puzzle is, sometimes we pull out too many Scriptures, and they make us feel this is even more complex. We want something more seasonal to the very day.
As if the answer is this:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war,
and a time for peace
Really, when we are thinking through Scripture, we have The Helper and all thought is beneficial to process through our complex and layered emotions.
If Mary is the Mother of God, and Jesus is called The Lamb of God, then... Mary had a Little Lamb? Yes! And we do as well.
According to Gitnux Market Surveys and World Vision, we can know something about the inner thoughts during these first few months of 2024 and 2023
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) is the most searched Bible verse on the internet.
Psalm 23, also known as "The Lord is my shepherd" is the most favourite verse among Christians in the United Kingdom.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." is the most popular Bible verse for women.
Bible verses from the Book of Psalms are the most frequently read online verses.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6) is the most popular Bible verse about anxiety.
The most loved Bible verse in Texas is Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." is the most popular verse in the 45-54 age demographic.
For Japanese users of the Bible app, the most popular verse is Isaiah 41:10,
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5) is the most popular verse about trusting God.
Among the athletes, Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," is the most quoted Bible verse.
Matthew 28:19, also known as the Great Commission, is the most quoted verse in Christian evangelism.
The verse "Jesus wept" (John 11:35) is the most well-known shortest verse in the Bible.
Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain..." was the most shared Bible verse after 9/11.
10. Romans 3:23 – 27,000 monthly searches
“All of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory” (CEV).
9. Proverbs 3:6 and Ephesians 2:8 – 32,000 monthly searches
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6, NKJV).
“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God” (Ephesians 2:8, NLT).
8. Romans 8:28 and James 1:3 – 33,000 monthly searches
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” (Romans 8:28, NLT).
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow” (James 1:3, NLT).
7. Philippians 4:6 – 37,000 monthly searches
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (NIV).
READ: WOMAN THOUGHT GOD HATED HER, UNTIL SHE WAS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED
6. Philippians 4:8 – 42,000 monthly searches
“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” (NIV).
Most Searched Bible Verses II
5. Matthew 28:19 – 50,000 monthly searches
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (NKJV).
4. Proverbs 3:5 – 58,000 monthly searches
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding” (NLT).
3. John 10:10 – 73,000 monthly searches
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (ESV).
2. Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4:13 – 82,000 monthly searches
“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11, NASB).
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, NKJV).
1. John 3:16 – 2,100,000 monthly searches
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (NKJV
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world,
that He gave
His only Son,
that whoever believes in Him
should not perish
but have eternal life."
Why would this verse be the most sought after verse in 2024 and 2023?
Probably the unexplained and ignored younger deaths. There is so much hype over things of a sexual matter, what we really think about is ... ignored. This is a tough situation, but one God would provide His Comfort.
God Loves the world. And all have fallen.
God Gives! To you and to me. His Son. Jesus. Wonderful. Counselor. Almighty God.
Our journey always ends up before Jesus. If our Journey is like yogurt eaters of the Swiss Alps living to be 122 years old, or if we are having a changing in the heart, in the electrical rhythm, at a young age, we believe we will be given the gift of seeing Jesus Christ. And He Loves the world.
Would we be out of His Plan if people did die of the Vaccine, instead of the 28% dying in Italy before the Pandemic Lockdown? Doubtful.
Proverbs 18:10
God's plans cannot be thwarted.
Therefore, hide yourself in Him;
The Name of the Lord is a strong tower,
the righteous run into it,
and
they are saved
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Whether we're awake with the living
or asleep with the dead, we're alive with Him.
So speak encouraging words to one another.
Build up hope so you'll all be together in this,
no one left out,
no one left behind
There are so many people. Will they be known and remembered?
Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high
He who brings out their Heavenly host by number,
calling them all by name;
by the greatness of His Might
and because He is strong in power,
not one is missing.
The average lifespan in Africa and developing nations is still in the 4th decade. President Teddy Roosevelt lost his first wife in her 20s and both his parents in their 40s because this was a typical time to reach Heaven. We aren't guaranteed a long life. It does not mean this isn't the plan of a Loving Father. Instead, we are given Salvation in Jesus Christ. Forever. Eternally.
Will we have the strength to do this life?
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope”
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
Recently, a 'documentary' was made saying the Bible only repeats what other monotheistic religions have to say. God would answer this in His Word. Even polytheistic times, He says there are powers and principalities. Some good, some evil. And He says we know His exact nature in our being. And when we ask the Lord in His Love and Goodness to dwell in us, He will Live Move and have His Being in our mind, soul, heart, life and eternal path.
By faith, we are healed.
Israel was attacked in their sleep. Imagine if your family had sleeping murder. Grandparent kidnap and blood, violent kidnap videos. Then toddlers were kidnapped and wore signs threatening the toddler's destruction. And they warmongers guarantee to do this again within a decade. Would you war in return? Wipe out those who want war and murder, or wait for the next set of grandmothers and toddlers to disappear after the videos arrived.
Pray for Peace for Israel.
Abba, Father,
Father, we hope for Your grace and favor in Your sight,
Bless us when we carry and proclaim
the Light of Jesus in all mankind,
we are pleasing to You.
Help our direction
for ALL
to be of God
Love
Hope
Joy
and Faith.
Build us again, in You.
Light is Light
Love is Love
protect us from evil
and evil doing.
Let pervasive Goodness
be our lives again.
Dwell in us, Father,
we ask in the Highest Name of Jesus.
Dwell fully in those we love
Help us to seek You
first
and we will finish well
in Jesus Christ.
Pray for True Peace.
We will Pray
and Pray Pray Pray
with
EXPECTATION
of
HIS LOVE
and
WORKS!
Thank You.
Our God is working. His Son,
Jesus is working.
Amen.