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I Know That I Know!!! Bible Ballistics: BBs #500

17 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #500   I Know That I Know!!!

 

I was asked recently how I always stayed so “perky”, and I responded that like anyone else I have my moments, but they are usually in private. I also shared something about knowing that God had it, and that anyone who thinks I’m some kind of “super” woman, or saint simply need to ask my husband and children about my “moments”! The truth is that I have walked with Jesus for a long time, and I have been through a lot of failure, crises, tragedy and confusion at various times, yet I have always found God faithful at every turn; and that experience and confidence in God, help me to remain “perky” and positive that God has never, nor will HE ever leave me to deal with anything alone, and I trust His sovereign will for me! Having said all of that, I’d like to share a passage that means a lot to me, and it contains several of my favorite verses in all of scripture.

I pray that this simple reminder of what God has done for us will encourage your heart today. Even as Paul wrote it to his ‘son-in-the-ministry’ as an encouragement, an update and a challenge to live faithfully for God, may it lift our hearts today? Even as my friend Jo always clings to verse 7 to remind her that we don’t have to be afraid, may you find the hope, faith, courage and encouragement that you need today in this precious word from God to you!

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;

but of power,

and of love,

and of a sound mind.

8 Be not thou therefore ashamed

of the testimony of our Lord,

nor of me his prisoner:

but be thou partaker

of the afflictions of the gospel

according to the power of God;

9 Who hath saved us,

and called us

with an holy calling,

not according to our works,

but according to his

own purpose

and grace,

which was given us in Christ Jesus

before the world began,

10 But is now made manifest

by the appearing of our Saviour

Jesus Christ,

who hath abolished death,

and hath brought life

and immortality

to light through the gospel:

11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher,

and an apostle,

and a teacher of the Gentiles.

12 For the which cause I also suffer

these things:

nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know

whom I have believed,

and am persuaded

that he is able

to keep that which I

have committed unto him

against that day.

13 Hold fast the form of sound words,

which thou hast heard of me,

in faith

and love

which is in Christ Jesus.”    2 Timothy 1:7-13

Press on dear friend, we don’t have to fear but to hold fast—Jesus is coming soon! Amen and Amen!!!

His Love Instead Of Fear??? Bible Ballistics: BBs #458

02 Wednesday May 2018

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #458     His Love Instead Of Fear???

 

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;

but of power,

and of love,

and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

God doesn’t give us “the spirit of fear”; but rather He gives us His Holy Spirit when we are born again, who imparts God’s peace, power and presence to us. Even as Paul told the Colossians:

“To whom God would make known

what is the riches

of the glory

of this mystery

among the Gentiles;

which is Christ in you,

the hope of glory:”   Colossians 1:27

Christ comes to dwell in those who come to Him in repentance and faith in the person of the Holy Spirit—God’s promise of the New Covenant which Christ’s blood provides–not just salvation from our sin, but new birth and the indwelling Holy Spirit. He, who gives us new birth, will also lead, teach and help us follow the ways of God and the Word of God (See John 1:12-14). The Holy Spirit imparts the “power… love, and ….sound mind” to us, and “sound mind” means ‘right thinking’; God gives us the ability to “let this mind be in you” by His Holy Spirit (See Philippians 2:5-11)– HIS presence in us—enabling us to live in His “power…love and…sound mind”. All because we “have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”!

“Therefore being justified by faith,

we have peace with God

through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith

into this grace

wherein we stand,

and rejoice in hope

of the glory of God…….

       5 And hope maketh not ashamed;

because the love of God

is shed abroad in our hearts

by the Holy Ghost

which is given unto us.

6 For when we were yet without strength,

in due time

Christ died

for the ungodly.

7 For scarcely for a righteous man

will one die:

yet peradventure for a good man

some would even dare to die.

8 But God commendeth his love toward us,

in that, while we were yet sinners,

Christ died for us.”    Portions of Romans 5:1-8

What amazing love and grace—a Lord who loves us and died for our salvation “while we were yet sinners”, and gives His Spirit to those who will believe in Him.

“For what man knoweth the things of a man,

save the spirit of man

which is in him?

even so the things of God

knoweth no man,

but the Spirit

of God.

12 Now we have received,

not the spirit of the world,

but the spirit which is of God;

that we might know the things

that are freely given to us

of God.

13 Which things also we speak,

not in the words which man’s wisdom

teacheth,

but which the Holy Ghost

teacheth;

comparing spiritual things

with spiritual.

14 But the natural man

receiveth not the things

of the Spirit of God:

for they are foolishness unto him:

neither can he know them,

because they are spiritually discerned.”   1 Corinthians 2:11-14

Are you living in fear of the things that surround you? Or are you willing to believe the things that God says are true of His children? Don’t let fear steal your joy in the things of God, or distract you from His purposes. Even when we misstep, God is there to lift us up, and show us the way to overcome our circumstances—not in pride but in humble gratitude!

“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth

take heed

lest he fall.

13 There hath no temptation taken you

but such as is common to man:

but God is faithful,

who will not suffer you to be tempted

above that ye are able;

but will with the temptation

also make a way to escape,

that ye may be able to bear it.”    1 Corinthians 10:12-13

May we each determine to live in light of the truth of God’s love for us and give it all to Jesus, walking in His “power… love, and ….sound mind”, remembering:

“And the peace of God,

which passeth all understanding,

shall keep your hearts

and minds

through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7

And if you don’t know Him, listen for His call to YOU!

“Come unto me,

all ye that labour

and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you,

and learn of me;

for I am meek and lowly in heart:

and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy,

and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

His perfect love can overcome your fears!

“There is no fear in love;

but perfect love

casteth out fear:

because fear hath torment.

He that feareth

is not made perfect

in love.

19 We love him,

because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:18

Don’t be afraid, He loves you today!

I WILL Trust In YOU, LORD!!! Bible Ballistics: BBs #451

06 Friday Apr 2018

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #451 I WILL Trust In YOU, LORD!!!

 

We all have trials and difficulties—it’s common to all of us—but what’s not common is the ability to trust our past, present and future to The Lord God Almighty through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, I want to take a few minutes this morning to remind us all to just look up!

“And when these things begin to come to pass,

then look up,

and lift up your heads;

for your redemption

draweth nigh.” Luke 21:28

I know the immediate context of this verse is the “latter days”, yet we can take heart today because this is true whenever or whatever the difficulty, or how hard of a trial we are encountering. Our hope is in our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and HE will see us through. It hasn’t caught Him by surprise, and as one of my favorite evangelists says, “God never says, ‘oops’!” And I’m sure glad that’s true. God is ever at work molding His own and making us more and more like The Son.

“And we know that

all things

work together for good

to them that love God,

to them who are the called

according to his purpose.

29 For whom he did foreknow,

he also did predestinate

to be conformed

to the image

of his Son,

that he might be the firstborn                            among many brethren.” Romans 8:28-29

God’s purpose for you and for me is that we will become more and more like Jesus!!! And my dear friends, when we get a hold on that reality, it will transform how we view the difficulties that come upon us! God isn’t wasting one iota of our circumstances—HE is orchestrating them to lead us closer to Himself, and more like Jesus!!! I can’t balk at that!

So whatever your situation or circumstance today, step back and take another look up, and remember that God has YOU in HIS hand, and He’s not letting go! You can trust Him and overcome your fears and frustrations when we just remember to “lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh”! And I believer He is more “nigh” than we believe! Take heart my friend—don’t be afraid—don’t give up—press on—for we win!

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.“     Psalm 56:3

And our old standby reminder:

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have:

for he hath said,

I will never leave thee,

nor forsake thee.

6 So that we may boldly say,

The Lord is my helper,

and I will not fear

what man shall do unto me.”    Hebrews 13:5-6

Blessings on your day, and remember—Look UP! Amen and Amen!!!

 

 

The Battle Is God’s!!! Bible Ballistics: BBs #443

09 Friday Mar 2018

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #443 The Battle IS God’s!!!

 

We all have difficulties, trials, unexpected “interruptions”, and surprises, so I’d just like to take a few minutes this morning to remind us all that God is still God and HE has it.

“And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat,

Thus saith the LORD unto you,

Be not afraid

nor dismayed

by reason of this great multitude;

for the battle is not yours, but God’s…….

17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle:

set yourselves,

stand ye still,

and see the salvation

of the LORD with you,

O Judah and Jerusalem:

fear not,

nor be dismayed;

to morrow go out against them:

for the LORD will be with you.”   2 Chronicles 20:15 & 17

We must always keep our eyes on Jesus, our Father God and His precious Holy Spirit. God has it—no matter where you are or what you are going through, remember, “the battle is not yours, but God’s”, so let Him have it!!! We can trust Him and walk in HIS Spirit.

“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying,

This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,

Not by might,

nor by power,

but by my spirit,

saith the LORD of hosts.”     Zechariah 4:6

So as we go about our living ‘today’, may we remember that the battle “is not yours, but God’s”—and God is our strength and redeemer. Our part is to follow Him, keep our eyes on Him, and walk in the power, provision and wisdom of HIS Holy Spirit

“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”   Galatians 5:1

God calls us to walk with Him, and He will provide our every need—our job is to consciously walk “in the Spirit” not our own selfish flesh and desires, but in HIS Spirit and HIS way.

“If we live in the Spirit,

let us also walk in the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25

And we can do that because Jesus has given us His Spirit, who empowers us to live through the new covenant; which is the indwelling Holy Spirit:

“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles;

which is Christ in you,

the hope of glory:”   Colossians 1:27

And the Christ in me—never fails:

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Hebrews 13:5-6

Amen and Amen. God’s got it!!!

Without Fearfulness??? Bible Ballistics: BBs #404

20 Friday Oct 2017

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #404       Without Fearfulness???

 

It’s so easy to let circumstances, situations or the sheer violence of our culture cause us to be fearful, but like we talked about last time God is our “help” in all times!

“God is our refuge

and strength,

a very present help

in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

And in this same Psalm God reminds us of what to do when we do become fearful—and we all have times of fearfulness (granted, some of us have more issues with fearfulness than others)!

“Be still,

and know

that I am God:

I will be exalted

among the heathen,

I will be exalted in the earth.

11 The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”    Psalm 46:10-11

“Be still” isn’t an easy assignment—because we are a people on the “move”! But God calls us to settle down, stop the fretting, just “Be still” and He will calm our souls to “know that I am God”!! To know that HE will be “exalted” before the heathen, before the whole world! There is a day coming when our God Almighty will make Himself known before the world and when that time comes we can rest assured:

“That at the name of Jesus

every knee should bow,

of things in heaven,

and things in earth,

and things under the earth;

11 And that every tongue should confess

that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father.”    Philippians 2:10-11

What a glorious day for those who “know” Jesus, those who have believed in His saving, atoning, substitutionary sacrifice for sin—my sin and yours; but a day of reckoning for those who have refused to believe or bow before Him! That day is coming and we can live in confident fearlessness, because He has called us to trust Him in all things! It is HIS work being done in and through us—“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works”! God is ever at work in and through us—fearlessly!  (See Ephesians 2:10)

“Being confident of this very thing,

that he which hath begun a good work

in you

will perform it

until the day of Jesus Christ:”    Philippians 1:6

It is God who is at work in us and Paul rehearses that thought throughout the book of Philippians, and I’m so glad that he did!

“For it is God which worketh in you

both to will

and to do

of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13

Knowing that it is God who is at work in His own children, refocuses us on Him and His will for us without fear, but rather with confidence in HIS continual work in our lives as we “walk in the Spirit” and “live in the Spirit” –to God’s glory and our maturity in HIM! (Gal. 5:16 & 25) We can continually gain confidence in our God who calls us to stand fast without fear.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;

but of power,

and of love,

and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

It is HIS love working in us continually through His Spirit! (See Ro.5:1-8)

“There is no fear in love;

but perfect love

casteth out fear:

because fear hath torment.

He that feareth

is not made perfect

in love.

19 We love him,

because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:18-19

When we exercise our trust in God, in all our ways, we can experience His “perfect love”, remembering that HE is working in all things, and that we are being “conformed to the image of his Son”! Oh that today we might remember that trusting God in all things, will help us live without fearfulness from the world or from our own circumstances! And we can do this because:

“Ye are of God, little children,

and have overcome them:

because greater is he

that is in you,

than he that is in the world.”    1 John 4:4

Have a blessed and fearless day in HIM!!! Amen and Amen!