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In Christ Alone

Monday Meditation ~ May 20

I'm starting a new Bible study, the Proverbs 31 Woman. When you read this passage in the Bible it seems quite daunting. What a paragon of a woman, but we have to realize this passage was about King Lemuel's mother advising him of what to look for in his search for a wife. She wanted him to find a woman who esteemed him greatly, (to put it in Jane Austen vernacular), and for him to esteem her in return.

Even though the intent of these verses were to instruct a son, all Scripture is given for the edification and instruction to man (as in human kind). I've read, and agreed with, that God allowed these verses to be included in the Bible for two different reasons.

TO INSTRUCT MEN in general on what to look for in a godly wife.

TO INSTRUCT WOMEN on how to be a more Biblically-minded woman.

Both are important to the Body of Christ - his church. So... here I go, diving into a Bible study that will help me esteem my husband more while at the same time, bring me closer in my walk with God.

Monday Meditation ~ Choices

May 13, 2019

There are times, as you journey through life, where you have to make hard decisions. Choosing to follow Christ is one of them. I struggle daily with choices. Television programs are one of them. While I enjoy the creativity and inherent intelligence writers have, I find the content leaves a LOT to be desired. My family's favourite show, ending an eleven year run this month, is riddled with sexual content. When my husband asked why I didn't want to watch the program anymore, I said as much. He was surprised, until I sat with him and pointed out how every scene (rarely no exception) had implied or direct sexual innuendo. He truly had never thought about that. He just enjoyed the comedy.

This is how the enemy sneaks behind our borders. It's fun. It's comedy. What harm is there in watching a show on TV. The sad truth is you become inured to the oily tentacles of sin. Who cares that everybody in that show is having sex outside of marriage, or all they are looking for is to 'hook up' with someone (for sex)? It's only a show, for crying out loud.

We are to be set apart. We are to be the standard bearers for God. We are to shun all appearance of evil. We are to make hard choices. Our reward, when we finally leave this beautiful earth, is to be present with the very God we choose to honour. What do you choose? Only you and Jesus know the absolute truth.

I wish all the ladies a Happy Mother's Day. Mine was wonderful and I now have a Clematis and Lavender bush to plant.

Monday Meditation ~ Power of God's Love

May 6, 2019

Cornelia Arnolda Johanna "Corrie" ten Boom (15 April 1892 – 15 April 1983) was a Dutch watchmaker and later a writer who worked with her father Casper ten Boom, her sister Betsie ten Boom and other family members to help many Jews escape the Nazi Holocaust during World War II by hiding them in her home.

They were caught and she was arrested and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp. Her most famous book, The Hiding Place, is a biography that recounts the story of her family's efforts and how ten Boom found hope while imprisoned at the concentration camp.


If anyone knew the power of God's love and what that all encompasses - it was Corrie ten Boom. I've said many times that I respect this woman of God soooo much. I recently watched an older clip where Kathryn Kuhlman interviewed Corrie and and she said something so profound, I had to share...

Monday Meditation ~ Meaning of Easter

April 23, 2019

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Have a safe and blessed Easter

Do We Deserve Grace?

First, let's define what 'grace' means.

Grace means to get something you do not deserve. Hand in hand with grace walks mercy. Mercy means you do not get the punishment you deserve. God is abundant in grace and mercy and we can read all about it in the Bible. I'm going to share one verse and also a video of Matt Redman singing his song, "Your Grace Finds Me".

Therefore, since we have been made righteous by faith, we have peace with God through Lord Y'Shua Messiah also through Whom we have had access by faith into this grace in which we stand and boast in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5: 1-2

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD

Wednesday in the Word

Keith Green - Your Love Broke Through

I took a break from Weekend Writing Warriors to share a little bit of my Christian faith, and what better time than on a Sunday - the Sabbath. :)

I was listening to an interview with Keith Green - fabulous ministry in song for the Lord - on 100 Huntley Street a few months before his death in 1982. He said something that jumped out at me concerning young people who attend church with their parents, (because they HAVE to), and don't have a personal relationship with the Lord. Sometimes they believe that because they have been brought up in the church that they are all right.

They're not.

You must make a decision on your own. You must make the choice to follow God. There is no other way. Keith said to the host, David Mainse, God does not have grandchildren. Wow. To the point and a reminder that WE are the only ones responsible for our choices.

Below is a recording of one of his songs. I hope this touches your heart like it did mine.

This and That

And the scribes and the Pharisees led a woman who was taken in adultery and standing her in their midst saying to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery: and in the Torah of Moses it is commanded for us to stone such as those. Therefore what do You Yourself say?" And they were saying this testing Him, so they could accuse Him. But Y'shua, bending down, wrote with His finger in the dirt. And as they were continuing to ask Him, He straightened up and said to them, "The one of you who is without sin must cast the first stone." Then bending down again, He wrote in the dirt. And those listening were leaving one by one, beginning with the elders. Then only He and the woman in the middle were left. And straightening up Y'shua said to her, "Woman, where are they? Does no one accuse you?" And she said, "No one Lord." Then Y'shua said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, from now on you must no longer sin."

John 8: 1-11

This is a beautiful parable of not only the woman who sinned, but of us. Each of us has sinned and the devil loves nothing better than to throw our past mistakes in our face and taunt us that we deserve to die. But Christ writes in the sand and the devil has to flee. Do you want to know what He would write in the sand for us?

IT IS FINISHED

Christ died on the cross so that if we believe on Him, our sins are forgiven, never to be remembered. Never let anyone tell you that you are a worthless person, for you are so precious that even if you were the only person on this planet - Christ would still take on all your sin so that you can stand before God forgiven. How awesome is that?

Monday Meditation ~ Sin and Forgiving

May 15, 2017

A word of truth this Monday.

I pray everyday for God to forgive my sins. Sometimes I get angry, say words that hurt and need the Lord to forgive me. This does not impugn me from asking forgiveness from the one I wronged - I absolutely have to ask their forgiveness, but I have the blessed assurance that if I humble myself before the Lord, He is faithful to forgive.

Don't let anyone tell you different. God's word is immutable and He cannot lie. His word states that if we ask for forgiveness, He will grant it. 'Nuff said.

Monday Meditation ~ God's Word is Relevant

Welcome to my inaugural Monday Meditation post. I'm excited to share with you the overriding tenet of my goal with these posts.

"I have sought You with my whole heart; let me not wander from Your commandments. I have hidden Your word in my heart so I would not sin against You."

Psalm 119: 10-11

I believe firmly the written word of God is more than '2000 year old letters the church quotes as its best defense'. (see footnote 1)  God's Word helps us through any difficulty, helps us rejoice in good times and gives us peace when troubled. I will share Bible verses that speak to me and trust God's Word will touch your heart as well.

"...but the Word of our God will stand forever."

Isaiah 40:8(b)

Footnote:

The following clip is to let you know where this heretical statement came from. Please pray for those who have forgotten that our Lord is eternal as is His written and spoken Word. Society and 'culture' do NOT like what God has to say and ultimately this will all be between them and God at the Final Judgement Day.

Dear Lord, soften their hearts. Show them the error of their ways. Bring back the prodigal children.

Around 1:22 of the video is where I've taken this direct quote.

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As I See It

Where Are You?

Sometimes, when I'm reading my Bible, a light bulb comes on and the verse takes on a whole new meaning. One such passage was from the book of Genesis.

And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?"

Genesis 1: 8-9

 

I love these verses in Genesis for several reasons, the most obvious being that God came into the garden and walked among man. Adam and Eve heard Him in the garden. How marvelous. Could you imagine taking a stroll in the cool of the day with God? Talk about what you did and bring your concerns to Him with a face to face experience?

Here's the thing. We can. Although God is spirit, when you invite Him into your heart and life He becomes closer than a brother. You can have a conversation with Him anytime, anywhere, wherever you are.

The second reason I love these verses is the question God asks Adam. "Where are you?"

Do you think God, in all His omniscience, didn't know where they were hiding? Of course He did. He is the Lord God Almighty, but He chose to pursue Adam. He wanted Adam to know that He was seeking him out.

Even today, in our modern times, God pursues us. He beckons us to come to Him.

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30

Right now God is asking - Where are you? Listen close and you will hear Him walking in the garden. Step out, take His hand and find peace, joy and an uncompromising love.

 

God Bless You and remember to hug someone you love today.