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Monday, September 02, 2024

Hebrews 3:14 ~ share in Christ

 




Hebrews 3:14



For we have come to share in Christ, 

if indeed

we hold our original confidence

firm to the end. 







Yesterday, our Post was about least in the Kingdom of God to greatest. 


Vatican rooftop.
Oh, the Places He will go!


Hebrews 12

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses

We tend to want the Holy Spirit to speak to the Light within all of creation, Light of mankind, and let us diligently follow Him, together.  However, when the Lord told us:


Matthew 28:19–20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8 

And He said to them,

“Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel 
to ALL of creation.


And Being Help, Helper, Comfort, Comforter, God of Love, God of encouragement, He wanted to tell us we aren't orphans, 

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



When we say the meek inherit the earth, well, we know, the fullness of the Lord is all of creation,  we are saying:



1 Peter 3:15
 
 Always be ready to give an answer 
to anyone 
who asks you 
about the hope you have. 

Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect.










What does the Lord mean to you?  He has gifted you with unique gifts and talents, for us all.

Have you experienced a warmth in your heart? When you knew, Jesus Christ was part of your heart, your soul.  

When did you discover the Lord was completely earnest, His Heart was open to you? And forgiving? 

When you go to Church, do you feel He has held You in His Pinions? Steadfast Love and Grace. 

How has the Joy found in the Lord, strengthened you? 

When you tussle with the ongoing portions of life, do you feel He is your Friend?  Does His steadfast Love give you the Hope you can pray for what you need? Jesus said God sees Himself as someone who would give a Judgement of Mercy, like a Judge who is Badgered. 

When we know The Lord, we want to see Him more in this life. His Will done on earth as it in Heaven.







Rev Bill Hybels, Sr. Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church wrote a book, "Walk Across the Room." This huge Church is a pulpit and a place where hearts are turned to the Lord. Bill Hybels decided they all should experience speaking of Jesus to all of creation. Equally and together.  

Quickly, it was VASTLY discovered, most people, most of the time, do not want this conversation. Not even with the famous of the pulpit! Not even in their good lives long. Not with a soldier, a priest, a fierce wild beast. No, not the least.  I wouldn't want to do this too. 


Not Stalked. Not for a day. Not 3 years. Not 29 years. God Help us. Amen




Not like the ages past, hundreds of thousands still. Where are the bright, joyous saints we so loved and knew.  We mostly love to do Jesus' will. Even in the Pew Report.  You'd think to have the conversation in Church, Sure. But in school? In Lanes? Are we at Sea? In shops, at tea, for the Saints of God are folk like me, and you, and we intend to be one too. Amen.




But in the Conference of the Design Team, Bill Hybels and Willow Creek decided they wanted this to work.  And Bill Hybels said if they do a movie about this, the young Soccer Team moving mooooving mooooooving down the field away from the Famous Preacher to avoid the conversation would be very entertaining.  It was soccer parents rolling suddenly with the ball and super intentionally radar, eagle eyed on jr soccer.  And the others were not having joy in the assignment as well.  Next they were designing the street corner.  This does not yield great results. Mostly. Like deep arguments on FB.

And they dug further to find. Yes, within the people we Love. And never with anger. And with the Love God has for the people, we exactly are. The DNA God put in. We have our gifts, our flaws and our Love. 

Bill Hybels discovered what Mark was doing, helping Peter have a list of the most important things people wanted to know about Jesus in the 1st Century.  People wonder about the Miracles of Jesus. If you know one, share with those you love, and then let God be the God of Salvation. 

Billy Hybels over the next 2,3 years, found a man he knew Jesus would want in Heaven. And as he walked with him in life and joy, they opened the Gate of Heaven and Salvation was found for an entire family. Good times and terrible times were shared.  The events of life come to us all, and we find that what started out as fun or not fun, sometimes has an enormous part to play in finding the Path of Good and leaving what is evil.  

This is what St. Augustine's mother lived. Love. 










In our youth group, we had the brightest apple on the tree. Not the tree of knowledge. 

Just the American Apple Pie of Apple. Smiling, bright light in his eye. Eager to do the Bible Studies, his parents gave the children the golden opportunities to experience in life.  And school seasons changed, and he messed up with a party and was sent to Christian School.  In our neck of the world, this can be the wealthier kids who have found out how to do what you want, with the appearance of groups having wholesome fun. He had a whole new fun crowd, who invited him to meet their out of school, previous school funnnn time.  

And soon his parents were going out of town. He was really excited to have these 50 kids over, as his parents were far removed from the party. His parents came home very early and found 50 people carrying out their belongings out of the house.  He was super glad to see his parents, come on in! And was surprised to find they thought their belongings were being carried down the sidewalk and out the door forever.  And he let his parents know, they were mistaken.  Wisely, his parents said little to him beyond putting him calmly to have a nice sleep. 

The next morning, he began to realize all of his favorite things were now missing from an empty room.  And he couldn't find the camera to even take pictures of the empty spaces because ... the phone was noticed as missing first.  And the remote to the TV was gone, with the TV. Plural.  His parents noticed it could become a very dull day. But they had a new friend for him.  Oh. Yes, someone to talk about habits in life and priorities and emotions.  His new friend has an office geared to teens. 

When he complained, his new friend, with the teenager geared office, offered to call his 50 friends to come visit again. He was somewhat concerned they would continue to visit. He wisely pointed out, he was without phone, to give the numbers out. 

Friends don't let Friends, they love, go forth into dire straights. 

Are these events exaggerated? No, not in the least.






How does this become part of Walk Across the Room? When this shining young man realized his parents would discuss having all his friends over, he realized, he was responsible. Responsible for his family. Responsible for their safety, even as they went to get pizza for dinner. His safety. Not having an empty, dull life. Sitting until new entertainment could be earned and earned and earned back.  He didn't want to try to afford to pay for more TVs and remotes and cameras.  Nor think about having his friends near the ones he loves. 

Friends don't let Friends, they love, go forth into dire straights. 

Our Apple Shining Friend, never missed Bible Study. Which was one of the reasons he sincerely was brought into Responsibility. 

He said with tears in his eyes, I've learned so much, but when I try to tell all the people I know from both schools, they don't want to hear me.  I had a huge collection of cigarettes stashed away and, now, I don't even want the smell of that.  And I can't even talk one person into sobriety and not even giving up cigarettes. I am a terrible, terrible, terrible advocate.   

Suddenly, most of the older portion of the room, could relate completely.



But when he discussed his revelation of sobriety, one of his own heroes was his much older brother.  The meek inherit the earth, man! Love doesn't let Loved ones, they love, go forth into dire straights. 



We are all glad to know, the rest of the story. Our Apple shining young teenager, went forth. He graduated from college, changed his major a few times, kept going.  And in his early 30s, met a wonderful young woman, who loves the Lord, they got married in white lace and promises, with a kiss of luck, and on His Way. 




Abba, Father,


Who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you 
with love and compassion



With Your Help, 
believing Jesus walks on water.


Dwell in me,
Dwell in us,
Dwell in those we Love,
Help us to seek You first.
And we will finish well, in Jesus Christ. 


HEAL OUR NATION

We have 63 days
until 
our National Election.
Please Vote 
and Vote
 responsibly.

For Children in their Schools, all safety.

For those who protect and defend the USA,
protect us from arsonists.
Keep our food supply safe.
Support the Police.
For Worldwide Peace.
And the Peace of Israel. 

Those who protect
and defend
All The Word of God.
Freedom in our Churches.



Wholeness
Holy.
Goodness.

And the Nations of the world,
Your Good Creation,
Calling upon You.


Lord Jesus Christ,

Bless those working for
Post Pandemic Healing
and Care.


The healing and safety of Your people.
The safety of those
helping the earth 
to heal.
Let evil and practicing evil
depart far from us
and our children.
Worldwide Peace
Prosperity and
Peace.

Worldwide
Peace!


And in Jesus - this Hope, 
Faith and Love - we will rise up believing Jesus. 
Amen.










♔ Lord Jesus Saves †









Yes The Lord Fulfills His Purpose


Thank You, Jesus

















Sunday, September 01, 2024

Matthew 5:17-19 ~ Fulfill

 


Labor Day Weekend
2024




Matthew 5:17-19




Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; 
I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 

For truly, I say to you, 
until heaven and earth pass away,
 not an iota, not a dot, 
will pass from the Law 
until all is accomplished. 

Therefore whoever relaxes one 
of the least 
of these commandments 
and 
teaches others to do the same 
will be called least 
in the Kingdom of Heaven

But whoever does them and teaches them 
will be called 
great in the Kingdom of Heaven.


Labor Day Weekend tends to get blurred in. Possibly more school supplies after the children have seen and experienced the new school year.   And yet, for many, historically due to new school year history we have experienced and shared, we examine our place in life. What we do and how we will achieve the purpose God has for all of us.  

Biblical Recall: Who examined their place on earth and Heaven at a critical time in life? John the Baptist. After John the Baptist had boldly done EVERYTHING ... legally, spiritually and physically, dangerously, John the Baptist wanted to know if all Jesus had done made Him the Christ of God.

Jesus was asked Publicly.  And He replied that although John the Baptist was great, he was least in the Kingdom of Heaven. Why? 

The road blocks we put up. Our mental stopping places. 

Not me, man! Ennui, mon chere. Boredom. One-upmanship. The correct social and political boundaries are beginning the out of boundary phase.  What's in it for me. Ugh. This is a big, long trail of unending guilt and putdowns.  The put down for grins. Manipulation for greed and placement and chuckles. Fear. The desire to go further. My parents didn't approve of that and gave many, many reasons.  That hurt. Count me out. What will I fix for dinner? Do you think I need to re roof the house. Porn.  Sex Adventure. Sexual manipulation for control, pleasure or interest of a cat.  My golf game needs work. Is it worth it to learn pickle ball?  Laziness. The desire to coast. The willies. Control more for being left out. Placement. Usury. Wealth and the love of money. Not my scene, not my circus and, definitely, not my monkeys. I have family obligations. Something else might be more fun, in the long run. Or short run.  Choice B, C, D all the way to Z. If you think so, Let me relieve you of your freedom and financial freedom and influence.  My tribe and well-traveled verbal ques and pathways would frown, and I would arrive at the tedium of having social blowback.  I'm too old to change. I'm too young to believe all this. Where did she get those shoes. His suit is pretty nice.  Damn, I remember that, that was so awful.  No one thinks that, really. Poverty and boredom and shame. Substances. Pride. Goofiness. Do you think they believe what they say? Does anyone. Good intensions. Secretly, I believe ALL of THIS BIBLE AND GOD. Don't tell. Hidden intensions. Our own plans. I never did have much faith in all this.  Because. The Plans we fear God will have for us. Not appearing to be stupid, slow or slovenly.  Being Pigpen's Friend. Being the friend of Homer Simpson's Neighbor. Being Homer Simpson's neighbor. Being dull. Being fast.  Being an idiot. Road blocks. 

Who displayed this Biblically? The men surrounding Jesus. The 12 Chosen and the 72 Chosen. Those who dot in and out of the Gospels. 

A friend of mine who is a Doctor of medicine said he thinks our mental stopping places are built into our strands of DNA. Some of the above reasons are going to shape us and guide us, and God knows this intimately.



How will we escape from the wrath created by our roadblocks, internal and external? 
How will we go further with the Lord? Even to give us joy in fulfilling the purpose of the Lord for our lives? 


1 Peter 5:7 

Casting all your anxieties on Him, 
because 
He cares for you.


I can give you a very personal example. I went to Church, with my mother, late December of the 1980s. And I don't think I heard one word of the Sermon or even the Christmas music.  It was as if I sat in the middle of 2,000 people and was alone.  No one could, or had the ability, to help us. Our firstborn son was early and he wasn't making it.  The NICU Doctor had told me they thought he would do much better from his 5 pounds at birth.  He was beautiful.  As we left the Church, I was handed a card from the Prayer Guild saying 1 Peter 5:7.  And the words of God impacted my heart.  God Himself had reached out and I felt within my soul, God knew the Love, surprise, the joy, the loss and the fear Edward and I were living.  Edward was sitting beside our son. We stood for hours beside his incubator. 

There are times in life, no one will be able to help. Only God. 

Christmas morning, I was told to call at 7 AM shift change and see what would occur.  I called at 7:01 and was told, with jubilation, our son had done so well and the NICU was sure he would live to be an old, old man. 



The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Tree.



Matthew 13:31-32 


He put another parable before them, saying, 

The Kingdom of Heaven 
is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. 
It is the smallest of all seeds, 
but when it has grown 
it is larger than all the garden plants 
and 
becomes a tree, 
so that the birds of the air 
come 
and make nests 
in its branches.”











Matthew 5:17-19




 
I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 


And for this purpose, I have loved the Lord for many decades. And to hear Him speak in His Word, I have read the Scriptures every day since I was 16 years old.  Personally, I have experienced every reason I listed above. 

And the Scriptures of John the Baptist being woeful, tell me only Jesus Christ fulfills the All in All of His Love, His Word, His Purpose and the Joy of each day. 

God is God. Alleluia!






Abba, Father,



Forget not all His benefits -

Who forgives all your sins
and 
heals all your diseases,

Who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you 
with love and compassion



With Your Help, 
believing Jesus walks on water.


With Your Help
We will act justly
 and to love mercy
 and to walk humbly with You, our God.



Dwell in me,
Dwell in us,
Dwell in those we Love,
Help us to seek You first.
And we will finish well, in Jesus Christ. 



And the Nations of the world,
Your Good Creation,
Calling upon You.


Lord Jesus Christ,

Bless those working for
Post Pandemic Healing
and Care.





The healing and safety of Your people.
The safety of those
helping the earth 
to heal.
Let evil and practicing evil
depart far from us
and our children.
Worldwide Peace
Prosperity and
Peace.

Worldwide
Peace!


HEAL OUR NATION

We have 64 days
until 
our National Election.
Please Vote 
and Vote
 responsibly.
For Children in their Schools, all safety.
For those who protect and defend the USA,
protect us from arsonists.
Keep our food supply safe.
Support the Police.
For Worldwide Peace.
And the Peace of Israel. 
Those who protect
and defend
All The Word of God.
Freedom in our Churches.



Wholeness
Holy.
Goodness.



And in Jesus - this Hope, 
Faith and Love - we will rise up believing Jesus. 
Amen.






♔ Lord Jesus Saves †









Yes The Lord Fulfills His Purpose


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

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Willingly

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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
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