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Comic Relief??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #125

23 Wednesday Aug 2023

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Comic Relief??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #125

 

Just a short note this morning to hopefully give you a smile and a laugh, for even scripture encourages us to laugh.  And my friends, I’m sitting here still laughing.

“A merry heart

doeth good like a medicine:

but a broken spirit

drieth the bones.”  Proverbs 17:22

“Then was our mouth filled with laughter,

and our tongue with singing:

then said they among the heathen,

The LORD hath done great things for them.

3 The LORD hath done great things for us;

whereof we are glad.”  Psalm 126:2-3

This morning started off a bit stressful, for we had lost something of value and searched high and low for it.  Then we found it and the stress just kind of hung overhead, and just passing some time, I sent my son a text to see if he got some money I had sent via “text”, he replied no!  He replied, “I wasn’t expecting it, so I deleted the money thinking it was a phishing scheme”!!  Well, I just cracked up, and believe me friends, I needed that ‘comic relief’!  God is so good and sends what we need when we need it, and I praise Him that we found our lost item, and that HE sent some laughter to relieve the stress that I seem to be regularly subject to. (And yes, I resent the money! And he’s expecting it this time!)

In a word–“ain’t God good all the time?”?  YES, HE IS–good all the time, and I am grateful, how about you?  Blessings on you and yours dear ones, and may God send you some laughter today.  I love it.

Amen and Amen!!!

1 Or 9??? It’s Your Choice! A Word from THE WORD!!! #119

09 Wednesday Aug 2023

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1 Or 9???  It’s Your Choice! A Word from THE WORD!!! #119

I have a simple and brief word for you this morning; will you be a “1” or join in the “9”?  It’s a simple but profound choice that can change your life and affect those around you in amazing ways!  Let’s consider this scripture from Jesus’ life.

“And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem,

that he passed through the midst of Samaria

and Galilee.

12 And as he entered into a certain village,

there met him ten men that were lepers,

which stood afar off:

13 And they lifted up their voices, and said,

Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

14 And when he saw them, he said unto them,

Go shew yourselves unto the priests.

And it came to pass, that, as they went,

they were cleansed.

15 And one of them,

when he saw that he was healed,

turned back,

and with a loud voice glorified God,

16 And fell down on his face at his feet,

giving him thanks:

and he was a Samaritan.

17 And Jesus answering said,

Were there not ten cleansed?

but where are the nine?

18 There are not found

that returned to give glory to God,

save this stranger.

19 And he said unto him,

Arise, go thy way:

thy faith hath made thee whole.”  Luke 17:11-19

WOW!!!

Did you get it?  Here’s Jesus, The Son of God, traveling, as was his custom (remember no Uber!), and ten leprous men approach him (at a distance in compliance with the Jewish law of leprosy) and cry out for healing, for they didn’t have any other option, asking for Jesus’ mercy to heal them (now remember He is traveling through Samaria and Galilee).  Of course Jesus extended mercy and healing to them and commanded them to comply with the Law and to go and show themselves to the priest to be ceremonially declared ‘clean’!  So they believed HIS words and ‘took off’ without another word–kind of like we do when God hears and answers our prayers, or moves in some amazing way in our lives, or speaks to us about some particular burden that we have carried for a long time.  So often, we too ‘take off’ without a word!

But one! This ‘one’ came back, “and

with a loud voice

glorified God,

16 And fell down

on his face at his feet,

giving him thanks”

This ‘one’ returned with praise, glory, and ‘thanks-giving’ to Jesus for the healing! And Jesus noticed that there were nine who “didn’t” return! So, simply put, are you a “one” or part of the “nine” who showed no gratitude?

Just a bit of reminder for your consideration:

My Jesus–

My salvation in HIM–

Our family–

Our home–

Our job or work–

          Our children/grandchildren–

Our friends (and they are such a blessing, if you have 1 you’re blessed if you     have more than that you are abundantly blessed.)

My appliances—etc. …..

You continue.

Amen and Amen!!!

Praising No Matter The Storm??? A Word from THE WORD!!!

30 Thursday Mar 2023

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Praising No Matter The Storm???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #81

“Sing unto the LORD,

bless his name;

shew forth his salvation

from day to day.

3 Declare his glory

among the heathen,

his wonders

among all people.

4 For the LORD is great,

and greatly to be praised:

he is to be feared

above all gods.”  Psalm 94:2-4

I just want to spend some time today praising our Awesome God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–who blesses us beyond measure.  May we be found praising HIS name in words, in actions, and love before a lost and dying world.  TODAY!!!

“Make a joyful noise

unto the LORD,

all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD

with gladness:

come before his presence

with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD

he is God:

it is he that hath made us,

and not we ourselves;

we are his people,

and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,

and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him,

and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good;

his mercy is everlasting;

and his truth endureth

to all generations.”  Psalm 100:1-5

And just a few more to encourage us in our praise!!!

“Praise ye the LORD.

O give thanks unto the LORD;

for he is good:

for his mercy endureth for ever.”  Psalm 106:1

“Praise ye the LORD.

Praise,

O ye servants of the LORD,

praise the name of the LORD.

2 Blessed be the name of the LORD

from this time forth and for evermore.

3 From the rising of the sun

unto the going down of the same

the LORD’S name

is to be praised.”  Psalm 113:1-3

“O praise the LORD,

all ye nations:

praise him,

all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness

is great toward us:

and the truth of the LORD

endureth for ever.

Praise ye the LORD.”  Psalm 117:1-2

May your day be filled and blessed with praise–especially on the tough days!  God is still God and HE 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

Have a blessed day of praise!

Amen and Amen!!!

May Mary’s Heart Be Mine??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #55

16 Friday Dec 2022

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May Mary’s Heart Be Mine???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #55

I have an unusual word for today, for myself more than anyone else.  It is often so difficult to keep my heart and mind focused on the things of my Lord; I get distracted by the smallest things, and I spend a lot of time going into rooms and forgetting what I went in there for!!!  Maybe you don’t suffer from this plague, but if you live long enough you will–ha ha ha!!!  But really, it is a constant battle to keep my mind, heart, and feet on the right track.  I pray that you will join me in praying to have a heart like Mary’s heart of submission and obedience to whatever God asks of me!

“And Mary said,

Behold the handmaid of the Lord;

be it unto me

according to thy word.

And the angel departed from her.

39 And Mary arose in those days,

and went into the hill country with haste,

into a city of Juda;

40 And entered into the house of Zacharias,

and saluted Elisabeth…

….46 And Mary said,

My soul doth magnify the Lord,

47 And my spirit hath rejoiced

in God my Saviour.

48 For he hath regarded the low estate

of his handmaiden:

for, behold,

from henceforth all generations

shall call me blessed.

49 For he that is mighty

hath done to me great things;

and holy is his name.

50 And his mercy

is on them that fear him

from generation to generation.

51 He hath shewed strength with his arm;

he hath scattered the proud

in the imagination of their hearts.

52 He hath put down the mighty

from their seats,

and exalted them

of low degree.

53 He hath filled the hungry

with good things;

and the rich he hath

sent empty away.

54 He hath holpen his servant Israel,

in remembrance of his mercy;

55 As he spake to our fathers,

to Abraham,

and to his seed for ever.

56 And Mary abode with her about three months,

and returned to her own house.” Luke 1:38-40 & 46-56

I love the simplicity of this account, Mary received a visit from an angel, heard the news of her impending pregnancy, and her only question was, “How…?”, I think wondering if she was to be with Joseph, or what; to which the angel replied that God’s Spirit would overshadow her, and she would become a mother by the hand of God not a “man”!  Her simple reply revealed a wisdom and faith beyond her years (probably about 15 or 16) as she replied to the angel, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word”! This young woman of faith and obedience would bear the Messiah!  Our soon-coming King!  I can’t imagine all the thoughts that went through her mind; but I think she went to see Elizabeth for a confirmation that she had really heard the angel’s message correctly (for who else would be likely to believe her account?  Mom, Dad, I’m pregnant and God did it.  Really???  Even Joseph didn’t believe it until an angel appeared to him and confirmed Mary’s story, see Matthew 1:21)

We’re not told whether she went to her parents, and obviously not to Joseph until she returned some three months later, after her encounter with her elderly cousin Elizabeth.  I can’t even imagine the questions in her heart and mind, but I know she obviously had a faith in her God beyond earthly measure, and I desire to have a growing faith like that!  How about you?  Will we “settle for” getting by–keeping up–doing the ‘churchy’ thing–impressing people?  Or will we desire the approval and pleasure of our Lord Jesus and our Heavenly Father, as we yield ourselves to the work of The Holy Spirit of God in our hearts and lives?  Help me yield to You Lord in all my ways!!!

“If ye then be risen with Christ,

seek those things which are above,

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection

on things above,

not on things on the earth…

…. 14 And above all these things

put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God

rule in your hearts,

to the which also ye are called in one body;

and be ye thankful.”  Colossians 3:1-2

In closing, may this verse I repeat to myself often, touch your heart and mind today, as we ponder the things of holiness, righteousness, and love.  May others truly see Jesus in me/you?

“I am crucified with Christ:

nevertheless I live;

yet not I,

but Christ liveth in me:

and the life which I now live in the flesh

I live by the faith of the Son of God,

who loved me,

and gave himself for me.”  Galatians 2:20

Amen and Amen!!!

Christ And HIM Crucified??? Bible Ballistics: Vol. 19 No. 21

21 Monday Nov 2022

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Bible Ballistics: Vol. 19 No. 21 Christ And HIM Crucified???

I have a simple and hopefully encouraging word for today–it’s all about Jesus from one of the most profound scriptures in all of The Word (to me!)!  I pray that it will lift your heart this week, as we here in the U.S. celebrate a day of Thanksgiving; while knowing that “Thanks–Giving” is a heart attitude not just a ‘day’ of family, food, and football; not just a ‘day’ for turkey, treats, and too much dessert; not just a day of sharing our blessings, but truly a day to remember and praise God for HIS amazing gifts of love, mercy, and sustenance!  All because we are loved by the Creator of the universe!!

“For God so loved the world,

that he gave

his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him

should not perish,

but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16

And what did God give His Son to do?  To take on flesh, live among sinful men and give HIS life on the cross for our sin!

“And she shall bring forth a son,

and thou shalt call his name JESUS:

for he shall save his people

from their sins.”  Matthew 1:21

And for your consideration as we go through this week, hopefully focusing on our “attitude of gratitude”, remembering the beauty of the gift that Jesus became!

“Let this mind be in you,

which was also in Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in the form of God,

thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7 But made himself of no reputation,

and took upon him the form of a servant,

and was made in the likeness of men:

8 And being found in fashion as a man,

he humbled himself,

and became obedient unto death,

even the death of the cross.

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him,

and given him a name

which is above every name:

10 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 2:5-11

May God bless you with eyes to see and ears to hear.  May we each respond in gratitude for the greatest gift ever given!

Oh, that we will truly be found to be a grateful people, believing in this “only begotten son”, and I pray that you will receive HIS gift of “everlasting life” which JESUS bought and paid for at Calvary with HIS own blood! Thank YOU, JESUS!  (See Revelation 1:5)

Blessings on you and yours, my friends.  And may you enjoy a most love-filled HAPPY THANKS-GIVING!!!

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,

and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him,

and bless his name.”  Psalm 100:4

Amen and Amen!!!