We Are Hard Pressed, Struck Down; But Not Destroyed
By Jesus Stripes We Are HealedArchive for Christianity
Strange As It Seems
Despite all that we face in this evil world, we still will not erase the hand of God. God’s hand is everywhere. His hand is there because he has a plan for us through His Son and our Savior Jesus Christ. We don’t need a panel of experts on CNN to figure that out. No, the bible is our expert. We don’t need an equal panel of pundants, one republican and one democrat for equal representation. No, the Lord already decreed that His word is true and correct. It is what it is!
Yet we go through life searching for any fad we can lay our hands on. Miracle diets, cosmetic surgery, all because we do not like the way we look. We do not like the body template that Lord gave us. So we destroy our bodies, the way God made us,because we live for this world, this fallen world.
Strange as it seems we rely on everything ungodly to make us godly.
Strange as it seems we call good bad and bad good.
Strange as it seems we destroy anything that God’s law mandate, so that we can discredit it.
Strange as it seems we don’t believe that Jesus Christ already gave us everlasting life.
Strange as is seems we worship political correctness.
Strange as it seems we don’t believe that Jesus is Lord.
Strange as it seems we do not believe that Jesus Loves and cares for us.
Strange as it seems God Loves us and His Son Jesus Christ Loves Us.
Strange as it seems Nothing can ever separate us from the Love and Care of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We will all answer to God in the end, whether you believe that our not. He will look at how we conducted our lives, the contributions you made or did not make, how you lived your life. But first and foremost He will want to know one thing: Did You accept His Son and Our Savior Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life? Only through Christ Can you Know the Father. Come to Christ today…. before it is too late!
God Uses Our Circumstances For Good
God often uses our worldly circumstance for our good. When we live a life that is dedicated to God’s word, and we live by his precepts. Two things are certain in this world: We cannot change events or even alter them. We cannot prevent things done by those who do not know God and His son Jesus Christ. But God takes care of His Own. Even when we make decisions that are not according to his will. When we love the Lord and follow his precepts, he still watches over us in ways that we struggle to understand. God always makes a way for us despite our blunder and missteps. Just keep on serving and following the Lord……. He’s always acting for the Good on our behalf.
There is always a silver lining for good, even in difficult circumstances.
Got Jesus? Got Victory!
In this life we are always faced with trials and circumstances. It does not matter what the trial is; it can be the most trivial thing or it can be one filled with devastation. No matter what the trial there is always, always, hope. God gave us this hope through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that God’s power is limited. Don’t let satan tell you that you want be healed. Don’t let him tell you that God does not care about you. Don’t let him tell you that you have too much of a weight to make it. You see you can make!!!!!
In your darkest hour, you can make it! When you have no where to turn you at the very end of your rope; you can make it! Because Jesus already paid the price for you. He already made a way when there appeared to be no way. So all you got to do to receive your blessing is to accept that Jesus Is Lord; particularly in the midst of the ever present storm.
You don’t need a weather man to tell you you’re in a storm. You don’t need a forecast or a storm warning. No the storm slaps you right in the face; believe me you know it. But God shined his face on you and gave you the grace of protection and suddenly, you can face anything. You can find courage, when three second ago you had none. You can triumph when you did not think you even had it in you. That’s when you have God’s blessing, that’s when you have his protection to lead you out of the storm of sickness. Turn a a bad forecast into life! That’s what God and His Son Jesus Christ are all about; Life. SO LIVE! Let the Holy Spirit comfort you so that You can face and win any challenge or storm.
Dear Lord, somewhere out there whether East, West, North or South, someone is facing a challenge and they don’t think they can make it. Thats alright Lord we know you are protecting them. Father show them your awesome power of peace as they face the storm, send the Holy Spirit the “Helper” , through Jesus Christ to lead us all through the midst of the storm. Lord, it’s your power, not the storm that will triumph. We give honor and praise to your name through Jesus Christ. We thank you for our triumph over the storm. In Jesus name we pray and ask it all Amen. ” By Jesus Stripes We are Healed”.
God Word Is our Protection In A Lost World
You know satan is fast at work, particularly in this world; and people are buying into his lies. It seems everyone is trying to neutralize God and His word. They are attempting to obstricsize, and cloud our hearts, minds, and mouths, from spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ and His message is broad and diverse. It’s all around you and the trendy, sinful things in this world, and those who try to to make God’s word, politically incorrect; to defuse and confused us.
If you have no foundation in the word and know nothing about it, you are at risk to eternal damnation, easy game and easy prey for satan’s deceptions and satan’s lies. You know this world has never been a true friend to anyone, so it absolutely apparent that we must learn to stand firm when the winds of deceit blow way over one one hundred miles per hour. If you don’t know Jesus, you will be lost in the shuffle. You can try all the fads, the trends; they are all sinful and have no good purpose, except to condem you to eternal damnation and an eternal life of suffering. You can reverse the trend and find way to salvation by asking Jesus to come into your life, before it’s to late..
God Has A Stimulus Package For You.
God will make a way when there is no way. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God will give you a stimulus when you reach out for the advancement of His kingdom. He will open doors for you and your family. Give of your time, your money, or by ministering to others. We are all minsters for the Lord. We all can reach out and give of oursleves by utilizing the talents that God has given us. You may have musical talents, give it to the Lord. You may have the talent to write, give it to the Lord. You may have the talent to preach the word of God, give it to the Lord.
It is our calling, our charge through Jesus Christ. We have a mission to go ye therefore and preach the gospel, baptizing them in the name of the Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost. That’s our charge to reach out and know that God is Good. He is Good all the time. When we are down and out, He makes a way. When we do not know which way to go, He is there for us. When it appears there is no way out. God is there for us. He’s there with a stimulus, when we are there for Him. Get your heavenly stimulus today! Join me today and give thank to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us to the Father, Almighty God. In the name of Jesus We ask it all…… Amen.
I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it, for you have a little strength, have kept My word and have not denied My name. Revelation 3:8
Applying Gods Word Opens Doors In Our Lives
Our life and direction is often compared to walking a path in the bible. As we follow God’s word, he clears the way for us. Shows us the directions and helps us avoid pitfalls and distractions that so easily ensnares us. He has a map, a road mark that gives us discernment and a blue print of how to navigate the tight curves and bumpy roads of life. It is called the Holy bible. We can learn God’s words for our life as we read the bible and apply it’s truths.
One thing we can be sure of all scripture is inspired by God and has remarkable power to transform you. When you live in obedience to God’s word, you are acting in agreement with his will. This put you in spiriual alignment and in a position to receive his blessings for your life. Without this alignment God cannot bless you, when you do not have God in your life and have not accepted His Son and Our Savior Jesus Christ into your life, you cannot esperience God’s care and direction.
Ask God For Discernment and Wait On Him Prior To A Decision
We need to examine where we are heading. That is, the path or direction that we have chosen to take. As we walk down that path it may seem awkward, the road is bumpy, and it appears that we may have taken a wrong turn; in a word we or lost. How do we get back to the main road and the path that will deliver us to our destination? That is what we do in life; we take the wrong road, because our emotions and our zeal to make something happen always leads us to make decisions that are not entirely the right decisions. We are not on the correct path. Our enthusiasm leads us to do things that are not in the best interest of our family and we need to take stock and wait on the Lord. Wait on his message and be open to hearing it.
It is challenging sometime to here that message. In fact we can miss it. It requires prayer and meditation to discern it. If you are struggling with this, as I often do, Join me in this prayer, perhaps it can help us both:
“Dear Lord, Thank you for your care and for strengthening me with the breath of life today. I give praise and honor to your Holy Name for giving me this day. I know that you are with me for eternity; here doing this life, and the life that awaits me in heaven. Father I pray that you will bless all who read this prayer, that we will all step back and wait patiently for your word and direction. Father I know that we must keep moving for nothing can be accomplished for you through us by inaction. I pray to you that you will work though the people you have placed in our lives so that the pieces of the puzzle can come together to lead us down that right road. The road may be bumpy,but Father you will repair it for the rest of the journey.
I pray Father that you will give all who read this pray the discernment that we will need to make the correct decision, so that Our lives will honor You and Your glory. Help us to protect our family and move forward through each situation in a way that will strengthen us and lead us in the right paths. In this I ask it in the name of our blessed Savior Jesus Christ. I ask it all in Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
“I can do all things through Christ who straightens me”
Proverbs 4: 20-27
Calming The Waters of Life (Living Above Our Circumstances)
Jesus said to his disciples, “Peace be
Still”, and the waters were calmed. Those were powerful words of
reassurance and an instructions to the disciples to rely on their
faith in Jesus. We find ourselves leaning safe and secure from all
alarm. Just like Jesus calmed the waters in a storm, He will calm
our waters in the face of adversity. You know what I’m talking
about. All of us have our adversities, our circumstances have a
number of ways to cause havoc in our lives. We could be dealing with
numerous adversities at the same time throughout our lives. How do we
confront challenges that seemingly overwhelm us, take control of us,
and cause our faith to be tested. Paul faced adversity ( 1
Corinthians 11: 24-23) Paul received;
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Five stripes minus one
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He was beaten with rods three
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He was stoned
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He was shipwrecked three times
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Paul suffered many perils
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He ultimately gave his life for
the Lord
There are many other challenges that
can resign you to in action in adversity, a job loss, loss of a love
one, or what ever you are facing. Cast your anchor, and fight the
wind. You know you are in the storm because God wants you to learn a
lesson. Remove yourself by keeping the faith, listening to and
studying the word and through positive action. Above all live and
function above the storm and your circumstances. That’s how you
defeat the storms of life, by resting in the Lord of Jesus Christ
through Faith. The Lord may not remove your adversity, but he will
give you the spirit to ignore it and achieve the growth through
faith that only he can provide.
God Uses Our Circumstances For Good
Often we are challenged to understand why God allows certain things to happen in our lives. Sometime we question these things. It is a normal process. God allowed his Son Jesus Christ to suffer greatly so that we would have eternal salvation. So it stands to reason that we will suffer as well. It is God’s prerogative to control and guide our lives. However, we know that whatever our circumstances, God uses our situation for good in our lives.
I faced a diagnoses of cancer, later was laid off from my job, and lost my health insurance. Sometimes it seems the roof can cave in right on us. It happened to me. However, God’s Grace through His Son Jesus Christ is sufficient for me to withstand the storms of life. Even though I am faced with these challenges I know that God provides for us despite dire circumstances that may confront us in this life.
I learned that we own nothing in this world. It all belong to God and when cannot determine how God will make provision for us, or what earthly instrument, institution or individual that he will use to remedy our situation. All we can do is grow our faith by hearing and hearing the word of God and trusting God to work the miracle of grace in our lives.
