Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)For the word of God is quick, & powerful, & sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul & spirit, & of the joints & marrow, & is a discerner of the thoughts & intents of the heart. Luke8:5-8 A sower went out to sow his seed: & as he sowed, some fell by the way side; & it was trodden down, & the fowls of the air devoured it. & some fell upon a rock; & as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. & some fell among thorns; & the thorns sprang up with it, & choked it. & other fell on good ground, & sprang up, & bare fruit an hundredfold. — The seed is the Word! Which soil are we? Take care to nurture your gift from God – the gospel.
Your Body is Now The Temple of God!
1 Cor 3:16 (ESV)Do you not know that you are God’s temple & that God’s Spirit dwells in you? Rom 8:11 If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Deut 31:8 It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.— Our God chooses to live on the inside of us & He refers to our body as His Temple! On top of that He promised to never leave us or forsake us! And He tells us to not fear or be dismayed! In life when the curve ball comes our way, we must keep our eyes on the ball & swing expecting to knock it out of the park. A great batter never goes to the plate in fear! God tells us to STAND FIRM. Love Mel
He Who Endures and Trusts to the End Shall Be Saved
Job 13 (KJV) 15 “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” Hab 3: 17-19 (KJV) 17 “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, & the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, & there shall be no herd in the stalls: 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. 19 The Lord God is my strength, & he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, & he will make me to walk upon mine high places. —Have you ever wondered WHY bad things happen? This is one of Satans weapons – causing us to question WHY. Have you ever said, “WHY did you do this Lord” or “WHY did you let this happen?” There are many who will never get their answers this side of heaven! – and yes it IS OK to ask. But we must not become bitter if our answers do not come. The one thing Job, and Habakkuk did was to keep trusting in God – No matter what. He who endureth to the end shall be saved. —Jn 6:68 (KJV): “Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.” — There is nowhere else to go! So stay the course & stand strong in adversity. Let it make you better, not bitter. Love Mel
Thanksgiving is Important to God
1 Thess 5:18 (all KJV) In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Chron 16:34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. Col 3:17 whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. — Our world needs to learn to be thankful! Thankfulness can be a blessing from God, because it embraces the will of God. As we learn to embrace His will we find that grace that is truly above all else. Remember, An attitude of gratitude will move you to a higher level of living this life. Discontent & negativity always brings a person to a lower level. So during these holidays, let’s agree to come up higher. Don’t forget He delights to hear: “Thank you.” Love Mel
The Marriage of the Bride and The Lamb of God
In the Jewish wedding festival the groom betrothed his bride. Then he gave her a gift. Then he left to go to his fathers house to build their dwelling place. Then at a time, known only to his father, he went back to get his bride, have the wedding, and bring her to their new home. This is why knowing the old ways enlightens scripture to us. The bride – Rev 21:9 (KJV): “And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” The gift – Jn 16:7 ((KJV) “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” The house – Jn 14:2 “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” The return – Mt 24 “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” —See any similarities? You can’t make this stuff up. Rejoice that your names are written in the book of life. Love Mel
