Col 1:27-29 (ESV) To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. 1 Cor 3:12-13 (KJV) Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; & the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.— Power struggles! There are so many power struggles going on in everyone’s life! Most of these struggles are not worth our time, for much will be burned up one day! However, when we give in to the power of the Holy Spirit & advance forward with His power that works within us, it is here that discover His great mysteries. Love Mel
Follow the Lord’s Instructions and You Will Be Victorious. You Say a Prayer and He Gives You an Instruction to Follow.
John 9:7 (KJV) He said unto him, Go, WASH in the pool of Siloam, He went his way therefore, & washed, & came seeing. John 8:11 Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: GO, & SIN NO more. John 5:8 Jesus saith unto him, RISE, take up thy bed, & walk. — Do you see that Jesus always has some action required for the one being healed! This world is looking for a free ride, but we serve a God of action. My brother, Randy, reminded me that Noah worked on building the Ark for 120 years. Do you know that it had never rained on the earth before. Everyone made fun of Noah! Would you be willing to give up a significant potion of your life for the call of God, while everyone was laughing at you? God loves it when His children are willing to make sacrifices for Him! What are you willing to give up to be His? I will tell you, it is worth far more than anything you can get in this world! Love Mel
Fear Not. The Fear of Man is a Snare, But the Fear of God Brings Life.
( Verses are ESV) Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. —God is with us! — Hebrews 1:3 He is the radiance of the glory of God & the exact imprint of his nature, & he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. — He upholds the universe, & you doubt that He is with us! —Col 1:16 For by him all things were created, in heaven & on earth, visible & invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him & for him. — We are back to “For Him”! Yes He is with us, because we were created “For Him”! Love Mel
Hebrews 11:7: Living By Faith in His Purpose
Hebr 11:7 (ESV) By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household … —Have you ever thought that just maybe we are being prepared for something greater? —Psalm 39:4 (KJV) LORD, make me to know mine end, & the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. Romans 8:28 We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to HIS purpose. — Yes, it really is all about His purpose! When we feel like we can’t do anything or don’t know what to do, we can always PRAY. Remember our prayers fill the bowl of incense in Heaven! How awesome is that! Pray! Pray! Pray! Love Mel
Mark 11:29-31: Thou Shalt Love The Lord – A Command!
(All verses KJV unless otherwise marked) Mark 12:29-31 Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: & thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, & with all thy soul, & with all thy mind, & with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. & the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. —God is LOVE! — EPHESIANS 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; & that not of yourselves: IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD. ROMANS 12:3 According as GOD HATH DEALT TO EVERY MAN the measure of faith. — Faith is —Hebr 11:1 the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebr3:6-9 (ESV)Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. & we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence & our boasting in our hope. A Rest for the People of God. Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts…. — LOVE! This love is His gift, as is the faith! When we exercise our faith in His love we will find that grace that is above everything we could ever hope for! Love Mel
