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A Christmas Fortnight??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #300

14 Saturday Dec 2024

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A Christmas Fortnight???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #300

Continuing the reposts for Christmas due to my injured finger.

Bible Ballistics: BBs #121 A Christmas Fortnight-Cardinals and Christmas Cactus?

I love the wonderful creation of God: the trees, grass, clouds and the sunshine, the rain and snow– all wonders of God’s amazing creation.  And two of my favorite things sing the joy of Christmas to my heart: a joy of the Father’s handiwork in this awesome world — “cardinals” and “Christmas Cactus”.  They just sing “Glory to God” to my heart.  I love watching the cardinals at my feeders, and at the window where I watch them, the lovely cactus blooming–which God made so lovely– to bring joy to our hearts.  That it puts out it’s lovely pink flowers at this wondrous time of year—in winter—is a reminder that even death brings life!!!  The deadness of winter and the deadness of “sin” can receive new life.

Jesus came that we might have life.  Do you see it?  Paul reminds us of the reality in Romans 1:16-20,

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ:

for it is the power of God unto salvation

to every one that believeth;

to the Jew first,

and also to the Greek.

17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed

from faith to faith:

as it is written,

The just shall live by faith.

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven

against all ungodliness

and unrighteousness

of men,

who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19 Because that which may be known of God

is manifest in them;

for God hath shewed it unto them.

20 For the invisible things of him

from the creation of the world

are clearly seen,

being understood by the things that are made,

even his eternal power and Godhead;

so that they are without excuse:”

The ‘just shall live by faith’!!!  Faith in the great corner stone—Jesus!!  We don’t believe because we are “JUST”, but we are made just because we have believed in what Jesus came to do:  to be born of a virgin, to live a sinless life in a sinful world with a body of flesh, to die for sins he didn’t commit, to be buried and to rise again, so that we would know that it is Jesus, “In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:” (Col. 1:14)

This is why I celebrate HIS coming to earth as a baby boy.  Not just the story but also the person of Jesus Christ–who came for me, and for YOU.  He who was, is and ever will be the only way—He said so Himself in response to Thomas’ question in John 14:5-6:

“Thomas saith unto him,

Lord, we know not whither thou goest;

and how can we know the way?

6 Jesus saith unto him,

I am

the way,

the truth,

and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father,

but by me.”  One way—Only One Way!!!

Peter reiterated this in response to those questioning the miracle of the lame man in Acts 4.

Acts 4:12, “Neither is there salvation in any other:

for there is none other name under heaven

given among men,

whereby we must be saved.”

No other way but Jesus.  The Lord who created my lovely cardinals, who makes the lovely cactus bloom in winter—that Lord and creator came as a baby to die on a cross for YOU!!!  Won’t you take heart from the beauty and look to the wonderful creator who came to give you real LIFE?  I pray that you’ll find Him in Christmas!!!  I also pray that those of us, who already know Him personally, will take joy and pleasure in Him and all of His beauty in creation.  Today and every day—He reminds us of His power and love!

Amen and Amen!!!

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A Christmas Forthnight??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #299

13 Friday Dec 2024

Posted by Blanche in 'Come unto me, 'Tis The Season?, A Call To Look Unto Jesus!, A Father's Love, Jesus Is Coming Again., Jesus Is Coming!, Jesus IS Lord--bow before Him!, Jesus is our peace, Jesus IS The Gift!, Jesus Is The Only Way!, Jesus Is Truth, Jesus lives today!, Jesus Never Fails, Jesus Saves!, Responding to God's call to share the Good news., Responding to the call!

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A Christmas Fortnight???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #299

Continuing the reposts for Christmas due to my injured finger.

Bible Ballistics: BBs #120 A Christmas Fortnight-Response?

We’ve talked about angelic messengers and their message; let’s take time today to think about our response.  What should our attitude be toward God’s gift to us—to all?  Of course our first answer should be ‘gratitude’, but let’s take a cue from the angels who brought the message to the shepherds.

While these great messengers can’t comprehend the love and grace that Jesus came to bring to us, they willingly delivered the messages they were assigned. Let’s look at the message given to the shepherds.

Luke 2:8-14,

“And there were in the same country shepherds

abiding in the field,

keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,

 and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:

and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them,

Fear not:

for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day

in the city of David

a Saviour,

which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you;

Ye shall find the babe

wrapped in swaddling clothes,

lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel

a multitude of the heavenly host

praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace,

good will toward men.”

Let’s take it apart—backwards if you will:

Jesus came because of His ‘good will toward men’

“… God so loved… HE gave His…Son” (Jn. 3:16)

Jesus brought real peace because He is

              “The Prince of Peace” (Is 9:6)

His arrival was and IS worthy of our praise:

              “Glory to God in the Highest”

                      “Praising God…”

                             For “a Savior” …

                                    For “all people” ….

So???  Spread the “good news”

The “tidings of great joy” …

We have glorious reason to rejoice and celebrate.  And what’s the best way to celebrate?  By spreading this glorious, good news of the “Savior which is CHRIST THE LORD”.  Are you celebrating Jesus?  Don’t let the tinsel of the world distract from our LORD Jesus—He is the Savior—He came for you and me!!! And HE’s coming again!!!

Amen and Amen!!!

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A Christmas Fortnight??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #298

12 Thursday Dec 2024

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A Christmas Fortnight???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #298                                 Continuing the reposts for Christmas due to my injured finger.

Bible Ballistics: BBs #119 A Christmas Fortnight-When???

As we celebrate the incarnation of the Messiah Jesus Christ, I’d like to remind each of us that Jesus didn’t begin in Mary’s womb.  He has always been, still is and always will be.  As Hebrews 13:8 says,

“Jesus Christ

the same yesterday,

and to day,

and for ever.”

Our Lord Jesus — always God!!!  When?

Gen 1:1,  “In the beginning

God created the heaven and the earth.”                                                   Father, Son and Holy Ghost/Spirit.

John 1:1-4,

“In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him;

and without him was not any thing made

that was made.

4 In him was life;

and the life was the light of men.”

 Jesus is creator God.  Why?  He declared it Himself!

John 10:30, “I and my Father are one.”

Jesus is one with the Father!!!

He claimed to be God—HE is!!!

Mark 1:1,

“And there came a voice from heaven, saying,

Thou art my beloved Son,

in whom I am well pleased.”

God the Father declared it so!!!

Colossians 1:14-17,

“In whom we have redemption

through his blood,

even the forgiveness of sins:

15 Who is the image of the invisible God,

the firstborn of every creature:

16 For by him were all things created,

that are in heaven,

and that are in earth,

visible and invisible,

whether they be thrones, or dominions,

or principalities, or powers:

all things were created by him,

and for him:

17 And he is before all things,

and by him all things consist.”

He created all things and holds them together.  How? Let’s see what Hebrews 1:1-3 has to say,

“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners

spake in time past unto the fathers

by the prophets,

2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son,

whom he hath appointed heir of all things,

by whom also he made the worlds;  

3 Who being the brightness of his glory,

and the express image of his person,

and upholding all things by the word of his power,

when he had by himself purged our sins,

sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:”

He upholds “all things” by HIS power–Jesus is creator with His Father and the Holy Spirit.  HE purged sin– for all who will come to him in repentance and faith.It’s why He came.  Born to die for YOU and ME!

When?  Before the foundation of the world, God set Jesus Christ to be our redeemer.

1 Peter 1:18-21,

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed

with corruptible things,

as silver and gold,

from your vain conversation

received by tradition from your fathers;

19 But with the precious blood of Christ,

as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

20 Who verily was

foreordained before the foundation of the world,

but was manifest in these last times for you,

21 Who by him do believe in God,

that raised him up from the dead,

and gave him glory;

that your faith and hope might be in God.”

Jesus did it all so we could have life!

So, as you celebrate during this season, and every day—remember who it is that gave HIS life for you and me!!!  God took on flesh—came as a babe—

that HE might redeem us  

back from the penalty of sin

at Calvary,

and give us eternal life—

 Christ Jesus. 

Do you know HIM personally?  If not, He’s waiting for you.

Revelation 3:20,

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

if any man hear my voice,

and open the door,

I will come in to him,

and will sup with him, and he with me.”

Jesus wants fellowship with you—He died for the privilege.

How can you come?  Come believing in the “gospel”, which is:

1 Corinthians 15:1-5,

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel

which I preached unto you,

which also ye have received,

and wherein ye stand;

2 By which also ye are saved,

if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you,

unless ye have believed in vain.

3 For I delivered unto you first of all

that which I also received,

how that Christ died for our sins

according to the scriptures;

4 And that he was buried,

and that he rose again the third day

according to the scriptures:

5 And that he was seen of Cephas,

then of the twelve:” 

Accept His death, burial and resurrection for your sin.  He came for YOU and me!!!  Won’t you seek Him while He may be found?  Is He knocking at your heart’s door?  Simply open the door to HIM!

Amen and Amen!!!

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A Christmas Fortnight??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #297

11 Wednesday Dec 2024

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A Christmas Fortnight???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #297

Continuing the reposts for Christmas due to my injured finger.

Bible Ballistics: BBs #118 A Christmas Fortnight-More Angelic Messengers!!!

We looked earlier at the angelic birth announcements preceding the birth of John and Jesus.  God made these prophecy-fulfilling declarations through angelic messengers.  We ought to appreciate the wondrous revelations without letting our focus be wrongly aligned on God’s servants rather than God Himself.  Scripture clearly tells us the role of angels.

Hebrews 1:13-14,

“But to which of the angels said he at any time,

Sit on my right hand,

until I make thine enemies thy footstool?

14 Are they not all ministering spirits,

sent forth to minister for them

who shall be heirs of salvation?”

Ministering spirits—for God, to us.  Not to be worshipped.

2 Peter 2:11,

“Whereas angels,

which are greater in power and might,

bring not railing accusation against them

before the Lord.”

While angels are greater in power and might than we are, they are not presumptuous to accuse, but rather to defer to God.  So, neither should we be presumptuous toward God or these unseen powers.

Jude 1:9,

“Yet Michael the archangel,

when contending with the devil

he disputed about the body of Moses,

durst not bring against him a railing accusation,

but said, The Lord rebuke thee.”

We can learn from Michael, the great archangel—to trust God to rebuke the unseen angelic powers.  We aren’t to presume on God or overstep our authority either before God, the world or those “…… principalities, … powers,                                         … rulers of the darkness of this world, …spiritual wickedness in high places.”  (Eph 6:10b)

Now back to our Christmas Fortnight—God sent angelic messengers to announce not only Jesus’ coming birth, but also the very birth itself; and God chose the lowliest of the low to share this announcement with—to shepherds.  Those often looked down upon by others.  Even in our American history, there has been the stigma of ‘shepherds’ being unwanted in ‘cattle’ country.  Turf wars even came out of this animosity.  Yet GOD chose ‘shepherds’ to be the recipients of HIS GREAT GOOD NEWS.

Luke 2: 8-17,

 “And there were in the same country shepherds

abiding in the field,

keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,

and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:

and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them,

Fear not:

for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day

in the city of David

a Saviour,

which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you;

Ye shall find the babe

wrapped in swaddling clothes,

lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude

of the heavenly host praising God,

and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 …. as the angels were gone away from them

into heaven,

the shepherds said one to another,

Let us now go even unto Bethlehem,

and see this thing which is come to pass,

which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste,

and found Mary, and Joseph,

and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And when they had seen it,

they made known abroad the saying

which was told them concerning this child.”

So how about YOU?  Have you received and believed the “Good News” of the Savior born for you?  The Savior born to DIE for YOU?  Also notice that the shepherds not only heard the message, but they believed it, acted upon it, and received the truth they heard and saw.  But they didn’t stop there!!!  They then spread the word about this ‘child’.  How about us?  Are we spreading the truth—if not let’s get busy?

The news is still GOOD!!!

This child born to die for our sin—still saves, TODAY!!!

Amen and Amen!!!

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New Book Available–The Fern In The Urinal by Blanche Brittain

11 Wednesday Dec 2024

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You can purchase my new book now on Ebay.com.  The digital version will be live soon on Apple Books and Kindle.  Hope you will find it a blessing and an encouragement….

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286207133403

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