Matthew 21:1-10 ~ The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them

 

Nehemiah 8:10

The joy of the Lord 

is your strength.

Matthew 21:1-10

Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to Me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” 

4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,

5 “Say to the daughter of Zion,

‘Behold, your King is coming to you,

    humble, and mounted on a donkey,

    on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and He sat on them. 8 Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 And the crowds that went before Him and that followed Him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” 

10 And when He entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” 11 And the crowds said, “This is the Prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”

Nehemiah 8:10

The joy of the Lord 

is your strength.

Revelation 19:10,

 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

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

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,

Mark 12:24

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.

For this Nation

to

experience

and 

Live

Peace

again.

For our families

to have His, Jesus Christ

Love

And for our first

grandchild

to have His Blessings

and Favor.

AND

The Nations

calling upon

Jesus Christ!

In the Highest Name 

of Jesus Christ,

Amen

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose

Thank You, Jesus The Lord

Nehemiah 8:10 ~ Joy of the Lord

 

Nehemiah 8:10

Then He said to them,

 
“Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, 
for the joy of the Lord 

is your strength.”

You might have wondered why the Scripture for Today Blogspot was not updating posts.  Edward and I went on our 40th Anniversary trip to the Caribbean.  Really, the islands are vastly different as Arizona to Pennsyvania. Austin to Hilton Head.  This surprised me. 

One of the key things I found in prosperity

is today 

The backbone of Jesus in His Church 

holding up the prosperous Island Nation. 

The other surprise, when an island nation has tremendous poverty and then opportunity theft, the island nations rely on ...

CHINA.  

CHINA

China runs the gift shops because the locals refuse to be underpaid by island employers.  Island time tends to run very slowly and housing construction and building construction has China Running the Prosperous Building sites. 

Puerto Rico 

had the least Poverty.  And the most overwhelming amounts of architecture from the 1500s. Cobblestone 1500s streets are blue and fixed today to remain. Beautiful. We were there on our actual Anniversary and went into the Catholic Church to find Ponce de Leon's tomb. Father of Puerto Rico and Florida. His main adversary was Christopher Columbus' son.  So incredibly beautiful.  The Jones Act slows down Puerto Rico and could be trade that blesses everyone.  Puerto Ricans are encouraged not to travel in the huge downtown during the dark hours of night.

Then on to Antigua. 

The poverty has a very strong hold on Antigua.  The Church is part of life, but has watered down that to the offending acts of Clergy, offend everyone and are part of the threads of the acceptance of everything goes for the island. Prime and overwhelming, the PROFOUND love for this island. Profound. But don't work for a local, they will joke and not pay well as planned.  Church hounds for donations. And marriage is definitely a thing of the past. Why divorce when everyone accepts moving on easily. Poverty is PROFOUND.  The people of Antigua know how to build cinder block houses. No one takes building materials and people build the typically 6 to 4 room houses with ciner block to endure centuries. They build after work. But what happens to the children? Oh, just bounce with all relationships end and move on. It is dry like Austin, Texas and the beaches have a profound peace.  China is typically the employer. 

Barbadoes is the island nation most profoundly resting on the Church. 

The literacy rate is 98%. 

The children love their school uniforms which reflect the reward of education. By 12th grade, the seniors dress as if working at a bank. Trousers, button downs and a tie.  Each uniform also identifies the School. A matter of pride. The schools are well and personally maintained like a fortification. The Nation is divided into 6 parishes and each is still a serious parish Church parish, named for a Saint who is well known. 

Barbadoes has many employment opportunities and industry profoundly moves forward. The population is about 90% African slaves who have generations of Jesus and prosperity with child labor being illegal. Very much a church based community. 

Barbadoes has 11 Heroes.  And shines out. The downtown rivals Miami for beauty, architecture and golf. Shopping looks like Miami.  And there is a very Monet remarkable beach with Mushroom rocks on the vast and largest black sand beach we had ever dreamed of.  Named Bathsheba Beach. You don't always want to get in the water, the Atlantic Ocean gives some very huge waves and current.  Very amazing.  The local church was built with huge Scottish limestone imported during the 1600s. These warrior Scots were sent to Barbadoes for losing the battle to support Bonny Prince Charlie and they arrived as indentured, warrior slaves.  And stayed to be come citizens of Barbadoes willingly. 

Barbadoes has beautiful homes and green land. And the builder is usually from China. 

And the cruise does not have a fully functional internet in the middle of our earth's saphhire blue incredible ocean. So, although I had planned drafts to publish, there was not any access.  I will be filling in those days. This morning, today, we have been awake since 3 AM today.

Socialism.

Beautiful Cuba. My father-in-law Loved Cuba. He made us, "swear to the Lord and our father-in-law" when Cuba became free again, we would have a vacation home to help fund the recovery and encourage others to do so as well.  Cuba, we sailed past for 2 entire days. No evening lights were really shining.  And Cuba has 2 to 4 month  mosquite illnesses, due to lack of GARBAGE collection, that are fatal or debilitating.  Socialism.  Free goods and equality. Socialism.  So many fake promises of Animal Farm tyranny.  Words that do not mean what they say and falsely preach. 

Even the Tourism was Interesting.

The Cruise Ships parked next to us... not what you'd expect. Boats filled with German Cruise Ships. All the Germans stayed 2 days in Antigua to ride electric bikes in huge groups. Seriously riding.

Italian Ships being serenaded by steel drum Calypso Bands. European couples holding hands with very spiffy, cool and sleek Italian clothes.  La la la la La.

Usually American tourists, but the UK really enjoys the sun of Caribbean in winter. Very diverse and interesting conversations we had with the people we traveled with. The Alaskan group was more interested in conversations, but the Caribbean cruise is not interested in afternoon tea or sitting at 4 top tables. The cruisers arrive an hour before the tea starts to snag the 2 top tables.   We met Scots who were interested in Russian travel. English people who kept us in gails of laughter and were the most fun. A great family from Missouri (oops,my hair comments were meant kindly! And, oops, Rum in the sun!) And the UK Grille group who had been racing sailboats in Antiqua of world class sailboat yatchs. An older lady from Oklahoma who had been on cruises for year to hear the Cruise music talent. 

No trip during the angry, today generation is entirely without the crazy ire we have all seen, but the good ones really make the vacation what we remember, love and praise.  Egad, the woman with the rainbow water carrier saying teach all the humans willingly. These two women proclaiming they are teachers with their swag. Sneering. Sneering permanent faces. Sneering at the beverage cafeteria line. Sneering at the beverage dispenser slowness. The beverage lever. Sneer. With the snear and the truth is ... would teach anything the teacher 'elites' would have her shame, smear or corrupt.  That damn water bottle should have correctly and honestly said, "Teach all humans willingly anything of a strange or corrupt nature while sneering and shaming." Snarling, she was. And the other one literally was snarling.  That's weird. 

We read on our vacation trip about High School Teachers who snuck out their students out of their classes to protest ICE. Without School permission or parental permission. The Students created a snow ice storm fight. And it ended with police. Parents will be getting attorneys and Kidnapping Charges going.  Crazy times. 

The famous stereotype of the evil, menacing nun. 

Downtrodden to work with horrible little children - pestilance. It's a reoccuring theme in nun lore. Like a killer clown.  There actually is and are huge Teacher unions proclaiming CRT and shame, shame, shame. Fake History shame. Bias. With the added topping of preschool sex twisting and contorting. And the lurker with the don't tell the parents logo.  Unreported, the historic rise in teacher abuse in  several levels. 

Defund the police? Forget about it. Forget abod it. But defunding the new and rancid version of the evil nuns - yes, you should think about this. 

Why? The historic rise in teacher to student abuse the massive teacher unions have repressed. All levels of abuse. And like bad nuns, this is like the police tales of indenmity in the blue wall and blue code of silence. Abusers should be tossed out. 

Nuns. Charles Dickens did not hate nuns. 

But several of his villians, male and female, were those who sought a teaching position to inflict sadism on the ones who couldn't escape. And insight into the weakest link.  Nuns. Nope. Those who need a small one as a victim. Charles Dickens knew one had to be protective and diligent to know what happens to those easily preyed upon. 

The 2nd weekend was the Super Bowl and the whole ship focused instead on the Masquerade Gala with music in all the larger public areas. The Super Bowl lost the interest of the entire ship minus two of the bars.  What was instead the focus, dressing to the nines, having a gracious dining experience with smiling and gracious ship crew. Going to hear the music and see the ballroom dancing. 

Great to get to see the world and then to come home, 

to clear up all the gardening freeze storm and the gear our great next door 26 year neighbors helped with during our away. Poodles! Cared for by DG buddies of all these years. Orange cats willing to chew us out in the middle of the first night home.  Home!

The joy of the Lord 

is your strength.

Abba, Father!

WE PRAY 

BLESSINGS 

And

Gratitude

Every Day

To be 

the Voice

of LOVE

Joy, Peace, Patience,

Goodness,

Faithfulness,

gentleness

and

SELF CONTROL

Let's pray

for the departure

of what

 is not

good.

We pray the Blessing

of Love and Peace

Shining

The Light of Love Peace and Joy

upon

The Teachings of Jesus Christ.

God of Love

God of Encouragement

God of the Bible. 

The safety 

of those

helping the earth 

to heal.

Let evil and practicing evil

depart 

far 

from us

and our children.

With Your Help

We will act justly

 and to love mercy

 and to walk humbly with You, our God.

Cover us

in peace worldwide.

Give us more of 

Your Strength

and Hope.

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. 

Help us seek and find 

and bring,

to become,

 more Heaven

to this earth.

For California

putting out the fires

speedy insurance

claims

and fast rebuilding

realizing the standard building codes

even of Reagan

were safe.

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 The Lord