When I was growing up, I remembered that if anyone ever messed with me, they were messing with my big sister too. She might whip upon me, but no one else could. All I had to do is tell her somebody was messing with me, and that person was dealt with; no more problems with that particular person. This is how I sometimes dealt with my early childhood problems – tell big sister or brother; or better yet, tell momma.
Now that I am an adult, maturing in Christ every day, increasing from glory to glory, I know that I can run to King Jesus. I know and understand that it’s not necessarily the person who has come up against me, but the principalities, powers, rulers of darkness in high places, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). Those who do not belong to Jesus belong to Satan; it’s just that black and white – either you are saved or you are not. When one has not been reconciled unto God through Christ Jesus, they can be used to do the work of the enemy. Matthew 12:33-39 explains this well:
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
While Jesus was teaching, some of the Pharisees were listening and asked for a sign. Jesus called them a wicked and adulterous generation. These were “holy men”. There are some who say “Lord, lord”, but do not truly belong to Him (Titus 1:16). There are some, sad to say, behind the pulpit that do not know Jesus; they “know of Him”, but do not truly know Him. Some who seem to be righteous can be used by Satan/the devil because they have a form of godliness but deny the power (2 Timothy 3:2-5). So it’s not necessarily the person themselves, but they have allowed the enemy, Satan/the devil, to use them. It can be someone close to you or someone you hardly know. There will be some that will come up against you, and will think they are doing a good work. The enemy is doing all he can to distract us from what is important – cultivating our relationship with Jesus. He is coming back, and if the enemy/the devil can keep you in fear, upset, depressed/oppressed – if he can bring doubt and despair into your life, he can keep you away from God/The Word. In good times and in bad, we need to keep our eyes on the Lord/The Word of God.
If we can keep our eyes on the Lord, we will not faint! Keep saying ONLY what the Word of God says concerning your situation. Victory in ours in Jesus’ Name! Plead the Blood of Jesus over your situation, family, property – everything! There is Power in the Blood of Jesus. When you are walking upright before God, He will cause even your enemies to be at peace with you (Proverbs 16:6-8). There are those who will not act in integrity with you. When people do not act with integrity towards you, you can run to God the Father. Those who have spoken evil/bad of you and/or have wronged you, will fall in the trap they have set for your feet themselves (Psalms 57:6, Proverbs 21:18, Proverbs 26:27).
Run to God and dwell in the secret place of the Most High. WE need to read and confess Psalms 91 everyday. You say of the Lord, He is your refuge and your fortress; He is your God in whom you trust. The Amplified version of this say “Which NO foe can withstand” – No one will ever be greater or more powerful than the God I serve – NO ONE! Momma, daddy, sister, brother,wife or hubby will never be able to deliver all the time or like God can. Don’t put your trust in man – human beings; put your trust in the Lord. Run to God. The battle is not yours; it’s the Lords.
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, then say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Priorities
This New Year we have made New Year’s resolutions/commitments, but I want to give you something to think about. So many times when we make these new commitments, we have them “out of order”. This is not to say that things we commit to do aren’t good things, but that there are more important things to consider in this time we are living. Here is how I believe we should prioritize:
1. God/Kingdom of God
2. If Married, your spouse
3. If child(ren), then the kids
4. Careers/Professions
5. Whatever other hobbies or commitments
Always put Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, first! He is the only way we can be reconciled unto the Father. He is the only way to Heaven. In Him we find everything we need – life, joy/happiness, peace, health, and richness in every area of life – unconditional love. He knows what we were and what we were doing even before we asked Him into our hearts, yet He still loved us anyway. Cultivating our relationship with Jesus should be our number one priority. We should desire to go from glory to glory in Him. And as we mature, we should do the work of the Kingdom of God – preparing ourselves and everyone else to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Whether we die or we are here for the Rapture, the most important thing you can do in this life is decide to live your life for Christ. Getting married, having children, having a successful career or business, losing weight, whatever is good, and all who desire to have these things can have them. But none of these things can get you to Heaven. You can have all these things and more and still spend eternity in Hell – the place no one wants to go, but some are not willing to do what it takes to get there – accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior and walk according to the Word of God.
If you are married, then your spouse should be the next commitment on your list. Husbands, you are to love your wives as yourselves. If you wouldn’t want anything said or done to you, then you shouldn’t say or do them to your wife. Husbands are to dwell with their wives according to knowledge, which means husband get to know your wives. Wives, we too should dwell with our husbands according to knowledge. You know he likes watching football with no interruptions, so wait until a commercial – unless it’s about the game or an emergency. Husbands are to love their wives even as Christ loves the Church. This goes for wives too. Wives, we are to love, honor, respect, prefer our husbands. We are to encourage each other/build them up, not tear them down. We, husbands and wives, are to submit ourselves one unto another not depriving each other of physical and emotional needs. We get so busy with our everyday lives that we forget to “check in” with our spouse, our friend. We forget to “fill” our spouse. Then when someone else begins to give then attention, someone else begins to “fill” them; it opens a door for the enemy to come into our marriages. When you decide to put Jesus first, you’ll have a better marriage relationship; I know this from experience; He will show you how to love one another - getting your eyes off yourself and onto your spouse – I was spoiled and use to having my way. God is Love, and He lives big on the inside of us which means that the Love of God is on the inside of us. Our natural love for our spouse plus the Love of God in us helps us to deal with them when they are having a bad day, despite what they do or say, and to stay and fight! We should not allow anyone or anything to put asunder that which God has joined together. God joins husbands and wives together for better or worse, in sickness and in health, till deaths do they part. God hates divorce and so should we. As a matter of fact we should hate and detest everything that God hates and detests.
Next should be our children and then our careers. Children are a blessing, and should enhance our family relationship. They should not take up all of our time where we don’t have time or don’t feel like spending time with our spouse. We understand that we are not going to have all the time in the world like we use too, but we make sure that we spend with our spouse. Children should not put a burden on your marriage; I kind of fell into this. Every mother wants to be a good mom, but I was putting more time and attention into my children, and I wasn’t giving my husband the time that he deserved and needed. The Holy Spirit helped and is still teaching me balance in this area. Mothers are not only moms, but we are nurses, house cleaners, teachers, disciplinarians, and short order cooks. Moms have a lot to do; so hubbies, get in there and get involved if you’re not already; especially if the wife also works. It not only the “woman’s job” to raise the kids, but you have a part to play as well. And if there are women out there that are not nurses, teachers etc to their children, then………………. Well……………. Get in there!
Then we have our careers. We all want to be the best that we can, but as we have seen in the economy, you can have a profession one day and not the next. We should not put our hope/trust in our profession/careers or man, but only in God. He supplies all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This is yet another reason to put Jesus first. No matter what type of work you do or how much money you make, as long as you got King Jesus first, all will be well. He takes care of us in the good times and in bad times. I know this from experience. Your spouse loves you (or should love you) no matter what work/profession/career you have, and your children will always be your children. As long as you are willing to work or willing to contribute to the family in some manner agreed upon, there’s nothing left but love and support. Family loves you no matter what!
Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, is the one, true constant we have in our lives. He is the same today as He was yesterday. Spouses may leave you, children will eventually leave the “nest”, and careers/professions will come and go, but God will NEVER leave you nor forsake you; He is with you everywhere you go. Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you do not have to fear any evil. This is why He should be number one. When you have God first, you have the peace that surpasses all understanding – knowing He is who He says He is, and that He can do what He says He can do! Everything in our lives here on this earth is subject to change, but God is the only one that remains the same!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, then say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
1. God/Kingdom of God
2. If Married, your spouse
3. If child(ren), then the kids
4. Careers/Professions
5. Whatever other hobbies or commitments
Always put Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, first! He is the only way we can be reconciled unto the Father. He is the only way to Heaven. In Him we find everything we need – life, joy/happiness, peace, health, and richness in every area of life – unconditional love. He knows what we were and what we were doing even before we asked Him into our hearts, yet He still loved us anyway. Cultivating our relationship with Jesus should be our number one priority. We should desire to go from glory to glory in Him. And as we mature, we should do the work of the Kingdom of God – preparing ourselves and everyone else to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Whether we die or we are here for the Rapture, the most important thing you can do in this life is decide to live your life for Christ. Getting married, having children, having a successful career or business, losing weight, whatever is good, and all who desire to have these things can have them. But none of these things can get you to Heaven. You can have all these things and more and still spend eternity in Hell – the place no one wants to go, but some are not willing to do what it takes to get there – accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior and walk according to the Word of God.
If you are married, then your spouse should be the next commitment on your list. Husbands, you are to love your wives as yourselves. If you wouldn’t want anything said or done to you, then you shouldn’t say or do them to your wife. Husbands are to dwell with their wives according to knowledge, which means husband get to know your wives. Wives, we too should dwell with our husbands according to knowledge. You know he likes watching football with no interruptions, so wait until a commercial – unless it’s about the game or an emergency. Husbands are to love their wives even as Christ loves the Church. This goes for wives too. Wives, we are to love, honor, respect, prefer our husbands. We are to encourage each other/build them up, not tear them down. We, husbands and wives, are to submit ourselves one unto another not depriving each other of physical and emotional needs. We get so busy with our everyday lives that we forget to “check in” with our spouse, our friend. We forget to “fill” our spouse. Then when someone else begins to give then attention, someone else begins to “fill” them; it opens a door for the enemy to come into our marriages. When you decide to put Jesus first, you’ll have a better marriage relationship; I know this from experience; He will show you how to love one another - getting your eyes off yourself and onto your spouse – I was spoiled and use to having my way. God is Love, and He lives big on the inside of us which means that the Love of God is on the inside of us. Our natural love for our spouse plus the Love of God in us helps us to deal with them when they are having a bad day, despite what they do or say, and to stay and fight! We should not allow anyone or anything to put asunder that which God has joined together. God joins husbands and wives together for better or worse, in sickness and in health, till deaths do they part. God hates divorce and so should we. As a matter of fact we should hate and detest everything that God hates and detests.
Next should be our children and then our careers. Children are a blessing, and should enhance our family relationship. They should not take up all of our time where we don’t have time or don’t feel like spending time with our spouse. We understand that we are not going to have all the time in the world like we use too, but we make sure that we spend with our spouse. Children should not put a burden on your marriage; I kind of fell into this. Every mother wants to be a good mom, but I was putting more time and attention into my children, and I wasn’t giving my husband the time that he deserved and needed. The Holy Spirit helped and is still teaching me balance in this area. Mothers are not only moms, but we are nurses, house cleaners, teachers, disciplinarians, and short order cooks. Moms have a lot to do; so hubbies, get in there and get involved if you’re not already; especially if the wife also works. It not only the “woman’s job” to raise the kids, but you have a part to play as well. And if there are women out there that are not nurses, teachers etc to their children, then………………. Well……………. Get in there!
Then we have our careers. We all want to be the best that we can, but as we have seen in the economy, you can have a profession one day and not the next. We should not put our hope/trust in our profession/careers or man, but only in God. He supplies all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This is yet another reason to put Jesus first. No matter what type of work you do or how much money you make, as long as you got King Jesus first, all will be well. He takes care of us in the good times and in bad times. I know this from experience. Your spouse loves you (or should love you) no matter what work/profession/career you have, and your children will always be your children. As long as you are willing to work or willing to contribute to the family in some manner agreed upon, there’s nothing left but love and support. Family loves you no matter what!
Jesus, God the Son - made flesh, is the one, true constant we have in our lives. He is the same today as He was yesterday. Spouses may leave you, children will eventually leave the “nest”, and careers/professions will come and go, but God will NEVER leave you nor forsake you; He is with you everywhere you go. Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you do not have to fear any evil. This is why He should be number one. When you have God first, you have the peace that surpasses all understanding – knowing He is who He says He is, and that He can do what He says He can do! Everything in our lives here on this earth is subject to change, but God is the only one that remains the same!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, then say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!!!
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