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Whose Power??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #70

27 Monday Feb 2023

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Whose Power???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #70

“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

This is one of my very favorite verses in all of scripture, and I rehearse it to myself again and again, especially in those times when I feel overwhelmed by the issues and trials of life!  I am reminded so ‘powerfully’ that it isn’t about me–it isn’t about issues–it isn’t about trials–it isn’t about being strong, or being smart, or being in charge, or knowing the best way to go–it IS about God and HIS Holy Spirit at work within me.  Paul reminds us of the uniqueness of Jesus, and the truth that HE not only saves us from our sin but imparts to us HIS own Spirit to lead, direct, strengthen, and encourage in those difficult times when we have fallen, failed, or just feel like we can’t face the battle one more step.  It’s not just me–it’s my LORD and REDEEMER at work in me if I will but yield to HIS Spirit’s leading!

“Whereof I am made a minister,

according to the dispensation of God

which is given to me

for you,

to fulfil the word of God;

26 Even the mystery

which hath been hid from ages

and from generations,

but now is made manifest

to his saints:

27 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 1:25-27

Paul also reminded the believers at Rome of the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit which Jesus promised to HIS own, those who will come to Him in repentance and faith in HIS substitutionary, atoning sacrifice for our sin!  And yes, SIN is the issue!

“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.”  Romans 5:5-6

We have been given the gift of God’s precious Holy Spirit, the new covenant which God promised and was revealed to/through Jeremiah and Ezekiel and Jesus became the perfect sacrifice for sin for you and me, providing the gift of The Holy Spirit of God to dwell within HIS own; which was fulfilled at the Day of Pentecost after Jesus’ ascension to The Father. (And while I won’t delve into that in this post, you can find the prophecies in Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:25-27, and the fulfillment in Acts 1:8, and Acts 2:1-4). And I hope to start a series from the book of Lamentations soon, a message that grieves my heart like it did Jeremiah’s–a message that I believe is for America today.  A message I pray that God will grant me the grace to deliver with love, grace, by HIS power, not mine!  May God bless you this week?  Remember John 15:5

“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

Amen and Amen!!!

Power And Love Over Fear!!! Bible Ballistics: BBs #638

27 Friday Mar 2020

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Bible Ballistics: BBs #638     Power And Love Over 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

I love this verse, yet we so often just quote it and miss the message that Paul was giving to a timid young preacher boy; he was calling Timothy to remember that he was walking, working, preaching and ministering in the power, love and “right thinkingness” of God.  And to think right is to have our mind set on Jesus in all things. (See Phil. 1:6)

“Looking unto Jesus

the author

and finisher

of our faith;

who for the joy that was set before him

endured the cross,

despising the shame,

and is set down

at the right hand

of the throne of God.”  Hebrews 12:2

Jesus paid the price for us—He saves us, He keeps us, He gives us His Holy Spirit to lead, guide, protect and direct our steps—that we might live for Him in righteousness and truth, with the spirit of HIS love.  Which by the way, He has imparted to us as well!

“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.”  Romans 5:5-6

Because we have received His love, we can walk in that love, and respond to our circumstances in confidence of His provision.  So, I encourage each of us to remember that we can walk in victory because our Lord is LORD and KING!  He is coming back, and I want to be found faithful—how about you?  But we can only do that in HIS power.

“Finally, my brethren,

       be strong in the Lord,

              and in the power of his might.

              11 Put on the whole armour of God,

                      that ye may be able to stand

                             against the wiles of the devil.”   Ephesians 6:10

God has always shown Himself faithful, and I’ll simply leave you with a couple of reminders of HIS faithful provision—for the ‘battle is the LORD’S”, and we who are “born of the Spirit” never walk alone!  Amen and Amen.

“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.”  2 Chronicles 20:15

“And all this assembly shall know

that the LORD saveth

not with sword and spear:

for the battle is the LORD’S,

and he will give you into our hands.”  1 Samuel 17:47