Gal 2:20 (ESV) I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. & the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me & gave Himself for me. 2 Cor 3:3 You show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. 2 Cor 6:16 What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will make my dwelling among them & walk among them, & I will be their God, & they shall be my people. —Our God has chosen to live with us in our hearts! Think about that! His spirit longs to be with us! Now that is a Father worth pursuing! We are the Tabernacle of God! So why would we ever let the enemy in? We must fight for that peaceful living! We must learn to celebrate life for what He has done for us in spite of us! How Great is our God! We have an invitation to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb of God! Praise Him! Love Mel
The Feast of Tabernacles
Feast-Of-Tabernacles, also Known as the Feast of Ingathering! Lev 23:40 (ESV) Now on the first day you shall take for yourselves the foliage of beautiful trees, palm branches & boughs of leafy trees & willows of the brook, & you shall rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days. —The Feast signifies deliverance from Egypt, specifically the salvation, shelter, provision, & trustworthiness by the hand of God during the 40 years of their wandering in the wilderness. —John 12:12-15 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees & went out to meet Him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” & Jesus found a young donkey & sat on it, just as it is written, “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!”— The triumph of Jesus brought our salvation, A final sacrifice for our total deliverance from our sins forevermore! —Rev 21:3-4 I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, & they will be His people, & God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, & death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. — One day He is coming on the clouds to complete what He started long ago! Blow the trumpets, for He will tabernacles with us in perfect harmony! No pain, No tears! Shout your praise knowing that we serve a God who we can trust thru it all! Love Mel
The Day of Atonement
Hebr 10:19-22 (ASV) Wherefore, my brethren, since by virtue of the blood of Jesus we have the liberty of entering into the holy of holies, by a new & living way which He has first open’d for us, thro’ the veil, that is, thro’ His flesh; & having an high priest, who is established over the house of God. Let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, & our bodies washed with pure water. Mark 15:38 (ESV) The curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. — Jesus atoned for our sins & made the way to the Father! What a blessing we have been given! Now that is worth celebrating on the “Day of Atonement”! Love Mel
Covenant with Jesus
Covenant – the Hebrew meaning a binding agreement, a legal contract. God made a covenant with Abraham, the father of many nations. Then Jesus came & brought with Him a new covenant. Our Covenant today is a sacred agreement between God and His children sealed by the blood of His son Jesus! We have been made righteous thru the blood of Jesus. By The oath of God, Himself, He made an agreement/bond with us, that requires us to SIMPLY BELIEVE! There is so much hope in these words! —Rev 21:4 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.” — A day is coming when our Father will rid sin & satan from this world forever. There are promises that He offers for all eternity. To focus on the world to come opens up a door that can’t be shut. A life filled with a peace that can’t be bought. Health that will never fail. He is the only answer that will fill our hearts with the hope that we are searching for! SIMPLY BELIEVE! Love Mel
Praying for Revival? Is it Happening?
We just had a massive hurricane. There is much uncertainty in the world. There is loss and pain and the threat of war. Just for a moment let us assume that life is not all about happiness. Many reading this understand exactly what i mean. Let us assume that a quiet and comfortable world is not always the best environment for the plan of God to be fulfilled. Let us assume that REVIVAL comes when people seek God, and that people seek God far more diligently in times of uncertainty and tribulation. Let us assume that political turmoil, war and the persecution of the believer in history were the times when the church grew the most. Q: Do the times in which we live make more sense now – since we are praying so hard for revival in our country and the world? For some reason peace and prosperity lull most people into a spirit of complacency. Make no mistake, we all need to stay humble and thankful for every good day. We must pray and work for the good and the right and the just to be accomplished in our world. But remember – Jn 4:35 says “Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” Be ready in these difficult times to help bring in the harvest of souls. May God protect us – as He uses these man made and Satan made times of personal and national peril to bring in the final harvest of those that will be His. May God bless and comfort us in our pain when it comes – and may He give us many more good days of refreshing and joy. Love Mel
