Matthew 13:31, 32
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants. It grows into a tree and birds come to make nests in it's branches"
Sometimes God's manifest rule may start in a small way like the mustard seed, almost unnoticable, but than becomes powerful and plainly visible.
Did you ever think that you may be the answer to someone elses prayer?
Sow forward......
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A wider path
A word of encouragement.....
Though the path has been narrow & windy with many tripping hazards......
the rapid floods threatening to sweep you away....
you are protected....
the path is getting much wider...
stop.....look up....
The Lord has paved the way very very wide and smooth.....
ignore what is nipping at your heels, it is only a distraction made with much noise....
keep your focus on Him....
Christ Jesus Purchased The Victory on the Cross.....
See yourself as Father God sees you......perfect in His Son Christ Jesus.....
Though the path has been narrow & windy with many tripping hazards......
the rapid floods threatening to sweep you away....
you are protected....
the path is getting much wider...
stop.....look up....
The Lord has paved the way very very wide and smooth.....
ignore what is nipping at your heels, it is only a distraction made with much noise....
keep your focus on Him....
Christ Jesus Purchased The Victory on the Cross.....
See yourself as Father God sees you......perfect in His Son Christ Jesus.....
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Crown of Thorns
THE PENETRATING WOUND: a deep wound caused by a sharp, pointed instrument.
The crown of thorns that was pressed upon the head of Jesus caused such wounds. The Jerusalem thorn, known as the Arabian Nebulae, was 4 inches long and as sharp as a needle. The cruel crown containing over 100 thorns, was driven into His head with blows from a rod.
The Bible scriptures record, "than they made a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!" (Matthew 27:29)
THORNS SPEAK OF ORIGINAL CURSE
Thorns speak of the original curse, "...the ground is cursed because of you, all your life you will struggle to scratch a living from it...".....it will grow thorns and thistles for you..." (Gen. 3:17-18)
JESUS TOOK THE CURSE FOR US. He bore the penalty for our sins, transgressions, sicknesses, diseases and pains!
The Apostle Paul writes, "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:
“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” (Galations 3:13-14)
In the book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 28, Moses talks about the blessings of keeping covenant with God. He also lists the curses. The curses include sickness, disease, insanity, torments, plagues, pestilence, famine and war. Paul states that, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law”.
So we are free!
The Roman soldiers tried to drive Jesus insane by beating that crown of sharp Arabian thorns into His head. But He didn't lose His sanity but rather through this horrible experience purchased our peace and tranquility.
"And having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself." (Colossians 1:20)
Because of the penetrating wounds He bore for us, WE HAVE PEACE!
So whenever that battle starts up in your mind, remember the wicked thorns that Christ bore on His head so we could have the victory of a sound, peacuful mind.
The crown of thorns that was pressed upon the head of Jesus caused such wounds. The Jerusalem thorn, known as the Arabian Nebulae, was 4 inches long and as sharp as a needle. The cruel crown containing over 100 thorns, was driven into His head with blows from a rod.
The Bible scriptures record, "than they made a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!" (Matthew 27:29)
THORNS SPEAK OF ORIGINAL CURSE
Thorns speak of the original curse, "...the ground is cursed because of you, all your life you will struggle to scratch a living from it...".....it will grow thorns and thistles for you..." (Gen. 3:17-18)
JESUS TOOK THE CURSE FOR US. He bore the penalty for our sins, transgressions, sicknesses, diseases and pains!
The Apostle Paul writes, "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:
“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” (Galations 3:13-14)
In the book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 28, Moses talks about the blessings of keeping covenant with God. He also lists the curses. The curses include sickness, disease, insanity, torments, plagues, pestilence, famine and war. Paul states that, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law”.
So we are free!
The Roman soldiers tried to drive Jesus insane by beating that crown of sharp Arabian thorns into His head. But He didn't lose His sanity but rather through this horrible experience purchased our peace and tranquility.
"And having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself." (Colossians 1:20)
Because of the penetrating wounds He bore for us, WE HAVE PEACE!
So whenever that battle starts up in your mind, remember the wicked thorns that Christ bore on His head so we could have the victory of a sound, peacuful mind.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Grunting & Groaning
Striving....
Grunting & Groaning......
That is soooo me sometimes....feeling a bit off and not so sure why...?
Oh Lord, what am I missing? Please show me...me...me...
Is there an echo in here?
As I was wading in the River this morning the Lord showed me that meditating on His word is good, very good. Too much introspection on my faults is not....
That is too much me, me ,me is what the problem was. I took my focus off of the Lord is why I was feeling out of sorts....that is when the striving starts up....
(you know how it is: Got to change that about myself, why can I not be better at this? Am I ever going to get it? Mmmm...wonder where that kind of thinking comes from? the flesh possibly?)
His love and faithfulness is so never ending...
He is the only One that transforms lives!
He knows what needs to be changed in me.
Acknowledging and repenting (turning away from) is my part...
Leaving it at the Cross is my part....
Christ Jesus makes the changes...
Whew! What a relief!
God is soooo awesome!
Grunting & Groaning......
That is soooo me sometimes....feeling a bit off and not so sure why...?
Oh Lord, what am I missing? Please show me...me...me...
Is there an echo in here?
As I was wading in the River this morning the Lord showed me that meditating on His word is good, very good. Too much introspection on my faults is not....
That is too much me, me ,me is what the problem was. I took my focus off of the Lord is why I was feeling out of sorts....that is when the striving starts up....
(you know how it is: Got to change that about myself, why can I not be better at this? Am I ever going to get it? Mmmm...wonder where that kind of thinking comes from? the flesh possibly?)
His love and faithfulness is so never ending...
He is the only One that transforms lives!
He knows what needs to be changed in me.
Acknowledging and repenting (turning away from) is my part...
Leaving it at the Cross is my part....
Christ Jesus makes the changes...
Whew! What a relief!
God is soooo awesome!
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