You know that He appeared in visible form and became Man to take away [upon Himself] sins, and in Him there is no sin [essentially and forever]. (1 John 3:5 AMP) He walked this earth with a burden like a sack on His back. Although His burden was heavy He delighted in it. He would … Continue reading »
“Lord there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; so help us our God, for we trust in You and in Your name…” – 2 Chronicles 14:11 A battle spiritual is not a battle in time. It’s rather never ending. The powerful are … Continue reading »
What’s Your Name
Then He said, Let Me go, for day is breaking. But [Jacob] said, I will not let You go unless You declare a blessing upon me. [The Man] asked him, What is your name? And [in shock of realization, whispering] he said, Jacob [supplanter, schemer, trickster, swindler]! And He said, Your name shall be called … Continue reading »
Hidden where?
Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. (Psalms 63:7 NLT) He’s our helper. He gives wisdom generously when we ask. When we are in need of rescuing from sin He hears and comes and cleanses. He gives brothers and sisters to comfort or laugh with us. And … Continue reading »
The Vine
He plowed the land, cleared its stones, and planted it with the best vines. In the middle he built a watchtower and carved a winepress in the nearby rocks. Then he waited for a harvest of sweet grapes, but the grapes that grew were bitter. (Isaiah 5:2 NLT) Sometimes i feel like I am complaining … Continue reading »
Our Master’s Merciful Care
Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master’s care— but Israel doesn’t know its master. My people don’t recognize my care for them.” (Isaiah 1:3 NLT) When oxen talk and donkeys chat they talk about their earthly master and how gentle he is. “He made a good supper for us tonight.” … Continue reading »
Friends Prayed For
God spoke to me on April 27, 28, 2013. It wasn’t a strong, power packed sermon. It was soft from women who had needs sharing at a retreat. And what my Savior said through them was that i should be praying about my needs and answers to them. He loves those ladies and He loves … Continue reading »
Loyalty’s Hand Gripped by Him
Stalwart walks in step with God; his path blazed by God, he’s happy. If he stumbles, he’s not down for long; God has a grip on his hand. (Psalm 37:23, 24 MSG) Dear Savior, Stalwart is a person’s name and as a noun means loyalty. So to make it simple for me we’ll call her … Continue reading »
The Beloved, Us, Him
For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined us to be adopted through Jesus Christ for Himself, according to His favor and will, to the praise of His glorious grace that He favored us with in the Beloved. (Ephesians … Continue reading »
Hidden Treasures for the Son
This is not a letter to my Confidante but more my imagination and biology past. I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, You are My Son; this day [I declare] I have begotten You. Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance, and the uttermost … Continue reading »
