Who has a very close friend that stands out above the rest? I can somehow hear each person saying yes, I do. Sweet thoughts come to mind. Considering all the wonderful times. Sweet as they maybe, there is a friend that surpasses the masses. He is there to cheer you. And when your down, physically or financially bound, & emotionally stripped, He doesn’t just hear you. He is the healing balm, producing practical & reliable provision the sum. He is the stabilizer of emotions, and that’s not just a notion. He’s the choicest of friend, who will never leave or forsake you, because your walking with Him.
Proverbs 18:24
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother
To remain calm in the face of seeming defeat. To tighten your grip on God’s word, controlling your lips. To adjust your view just as soon as you get your bearing. To strengthen your chord, so your tabernacle has no wearing. ( appearing frail) My my, what wisdom is that? To truly understand that God goes before and has your back.
Isaiah 43:2,3a “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” “For I am the LORD thy God,
Some of our ways were formed in us through associations. We were reared by our parents or a guardian, we picked up several things along the way. Then teachers & associates, what we observe in others plays a major role in shaping our existing deportment. At the new birth, when we have asked Jesus to be Lord and enter our hearts, the “real us is” recreated, (that’s our spirits.) Now, we must associate ourselves with God’s word, with God’s Spirit. The more time we spend in his presence through prayer, and study of his word, it shapes us, it recreates our thinking so to speak. It is called a renewing of the mind to ways of our Lord. Then we will be walking tall, we will walk with a glide, our feet will not slip, nor shall we slide. We will walk with dignity, our heads held high with pride, because we are walking with number one, with the Lord at our side. Walking in the ways of the Lord, will: keep you, strengthen your frame, walking in the ways of the Lord will give you a special new name. you will be called the “Blessed of God.”
Isaiah 43:1b,3a
Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Luke 24:1-7
1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying,The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
Oh what Grace, what Joy Divine, What an Exuberance of Zeal, what Magnificent Peace, what Excellence of Glory, the True Salvation Story.
Christ who was crucified, rose again from the dead, yes HE’S ALIVE!!!
He want you to share in His resurrection life today.
Oh Get Ready, if you think you have enjoyed the fellowship with the Savior heretofore, wait until the church is lifted off the floor Lol. Let’s prepare ourselves, for eternity now, then our tenure here will culminate in great joy and cheer! 1 Corinthians 2:9 “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Not only here, but on the other side.
Ohhhh, it’s sooo important to take the scriptures and analyze them through the Holy Spirits eyes. Meaning if there is something down on the inside of you prompting you to dig deeper with this scripture, this passage, this text, don’t settle. This scripture is a classic example that needs to be rightly divided. 1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Look at the verses above:
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Peter is talking about suffering as you learn to resist the devil. This should have been translated after you have resisted awhile, the Lord make you perfect, stabling,……
For natural suffering can not strengthen, establish and settle you, it destroys. Paul went on to say teaching further on this very subject:
2 Corinthians 4:17 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; Once you learned to resist( first it can be a hustle and a tussle as your learning) but when you have resisted, as a Paul said our light affliction is but for a moment.
Is it possible, no really I mean, can it be probable that in our day and age, that our hearts can’t be quiet and at rest? Well I’ve got extraordinary news for you, If you desire to be quiet and at rest, follow me as I follow Christ, lol. That’s what the Apostle Paul said. I can truly say, that as I have followed his teachings and that of the Lord and Savior Jesus who is called Christ, I experience, even In the most trying of times, quietness and assurance. For the Lord is completely faithful.
Psalms 23:1,2 1 The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters.
The fine art of temperance reigns supreme, when your character is under control. Your demeanor intact, your love walk exact, so that what the adversary sees when you come on the scene, is a replica of the word of God, and thus he bows his knee. It’s not with men that we flare up and berate, no, it’s with the spiritual hosts of hate, that we firmly, not timidly but firmly shut the gate, and lock up their evil factions by the Word of God and our corresponding actions. You press through, with the authority that was allotted.
Luke 10:19
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you
The fine art of temperance reigns supreme, when character is under control. Your demeanor intact, your love walk exact, so that what the adversary sees you come on the scene, he sees a replica of the word of God, and thus he bows his knee. It’s not with men that we flare up and berate, no, it’s with the spiritual hosts of hate, that we firmly, not timidly but firmly shut the gate, and lock up their evil factions by the Word of God and our corresponding actions. Faith presses through to the authority that was allotted.
Luke 10:19
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you
You must, dissolve differences before you head through those pearly gates, with an array of nationals that there await. You must, you must. Isn’t it wonderful to know, that the door the Apostle Paul opened did show, is that we who were once alienated, and separated from the Israel of God, have been engrafted in, engrafted in, engrafted in through Jesus sacrifice and our receiving Him? A wild olive tree, yes, that was you and me. Lol! So should we exclude a people group? No, we should open our arms and love them in, love them in, love them in. Then Christ will not be ashamed to call us his brethren, or sisters. Let the Holy Spirit instruct you now.
Open up your heart so that another people group, will make in to the family of God just because of you.
Ephesians 2:11-22 One in Christ 11Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. A Temple in the Lord 19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
