John 19:26-27 (ESV) When Jesus saw his mother & the disciple whom He loved (John) standing nearby, He said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” & from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. —Christ tenderly provided for His mother at His death. He was telling John to take care of His mother like he would his own mother. At the foot of the Cross, is the scene of profound love. Jesus’ last act before willingly laying down His life, was to take care of His Mother in a profound personal way. What an absolutely amazing picture of pure love! Hope you had a blessed Mother’s Day! Love Mel
The Fruit of the Spirit
Matt 23:3… They (the Pharisees) don’t practice what they teach. Matt 23:25 Woe to you, scribes & Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup & the plate, but inside they are full of greed & self-indulgence. Matt 15:3 He answered them, “Why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? Matt 6:1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — What is in the heart matters most to God! Beware of practicing greed, self indulgence & religion! Instead practice the fruits of the spirit! — Gal 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control. Against such things there is no law. Col 3:14 Above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. — Love is the greatest & love covers a multitude of sin! LOVE is the Key! Love Mel
Peace is Important to the Process
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. — God always provides His children with peace & comfort unlike no other when we come to Him. He provides the Holy Spirit to help us stay calm in the storms of life. — Psalm 37:8 “Calm your anger & abandon wrath. Don’t be angry— it only leads to evil.” James 1:12 “A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Rom 12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” — The wrath belongs to God! Our job is to be at peace with all men, stay calm in the storm, put our trust in God & focus on pleasing God! When we pass the test we will receive the crown of life! Love Mel
We Are the Righteousness of God in Christ
Titus 3:7 (NLT) Because of His grace He made us right in His sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life. 2 Thes 2:16 (ESV) Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself & God our Father, who by grace has loved us & given us eternal comfort & good hope, comfort your hearts & establish them in every good work & word. 2Tim 1:9 He has saved us & called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose & by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. Titus 3:5 -6 He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration & renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior. — Did you get that His Grace was given before the world began, so you can deduct that it certainly doesn’t depend on our good works! How about the fact that He saved us according to His mercy not the works done by us! Lest we should boast! We must know that God saved us! He gave it all that we might be saved from eternal damnation! He poured out on us the righteousness of Jesus Christ! A love like no other. Love Mel
Plead the Blood!
Jesus was tested by Satan & these are His replies! Matt 4:4 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “It is written,“‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God & Him only shall you serve.’” —Live by the word of God, do not test God, & Worship & Serve God ONLY! Remember Satan is our enemy that comes to steal, kill & destroy! Our God promised us the abundant life! & Don’t ever forget that God gave us “one little word” that will fell Satan! JESUS our Savior! And He loves us! Love Mel
