Resting in the only place there is REST ...

 Isaiah 40:28-29 28Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Jesus, the One and Only

 

oh Believer, stand up for Jesus, He stands up in Heaven for you ...

The Living Word ... read it to grow ...

 Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker who needs not be ashamed ... 

LIVE in the MOMENT ...

As i was enjoying my morning coffee and farmer's market flowers, i was reminded again that we live in the present ... we only have today ... all things in it are new ... it will then roll over and become tomorrow's memory, never to be savoured in quite the same way again. something that absolutely thrilled us yesterday, may only bring a brief smile today ... so enjoy the newness of this very moment ... live in the present ... it's nice to dust off yesterday's memories to look at - but ENJOY the dust free moment you are in ...

it's time ...

 

Wisdom from Proverbs

 

it ain't easy!

 i want to be forgiven ... but oh how hard to forgive someone else ...  thankfully God helps us  do that ... in fact HE gave us a great example to follow ... Jesus ... 

HOPE

 

GOD is always waiting for us to seek Him out ...

         .... in the morning when i rise ... give me Jesus ... 

grace grace, God's grace ...

"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."        1 Thessalonians 5:18 ...

my thought is that for those of us who are redeemed by the blood and living daily for Jesus - everything we encounter is there for a purpose ... 

a passing shadow ...

 we are only guaranteed  the moment we currently occupy  ... and that is all ... like the grass that grows, then withers ... a mere moment in time ... but GOD, gave us His only Son Jesus - that by believing in Him - we might have more than just that wisp of time ... we can have eternity with Him.

the WHOLE armour of GOD

The day will dawn SOON that sin will be done away with ... we won't be battling each other because of the devil's planted seeds on the earth ... God will totally eradicate it, and we will only know His Presence & love ... sinless ... imagine!  But until that day ... put on the whole armour of God ... 

Ephesians 6:10-18   Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.   Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,  and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;  above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;  praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints

such great love ...

 

Living Word, Unchanging Word, GOD's Word

 in our day and age of untruth passing for truth ... of right being proclaimed wrong ... stay the course, read the bible ... as Billy Graham once said, " “I’ve read the last page of the Bible. It’s all going to turn out all right.” " ... 

God's eye is always on His children

 i remind myself that tho' life seems confining at times ... God has the larger - eternal view of all things ... everything will work out according to His perfect plan ... thank you Jesus.

Jesus, the ultimate roll model

 

Charles Spurgeon quote:

 Live for Jesus ... live according to the bible ... love others, but don't expect love returned from everyone.  It's sad to say, but some folks hate GOD so much, that it will reflect on those who believe in Him ... Life is short - eternity is long ... live with eternity in mind.

we ALL need that "come to Jesus" moment ... do it today ... before it's too late.

 

“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him."  John 3:16-18

Holy Spirit, awaken me ...

 

Almost there ...

 "We are not far from home - a moment will bring us there."      Charles Spurgeon.

"Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—  in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.  For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."
The Apostle Paul to the Corinthians - text in 1 Corinthians 15:51-53

Battle belongs to God

 I've been humming/singing this Phil Wickham song for a few weeks ... the point is WELL taken!  the Battle belongs to GOD.

                             He keeps His promises too!

HE IS RISEN INDEED!

 

Canadian Springtime

 Here's a taste of spring from my world ... all these pics taken within 24 hours ... first it was warm (20C) with a lovely sun shower and rainbow ... then the blizzard warnings and weather started up (-15C) ... yup, that's springtime in middle Canada!

Jesus paid it all ...

 i have used only my own posters in the last couple of years ... but this one (sorry i do not know who to give credit to) was so powerful - that i need to put it here, as we head towards Easter ... Jesus PAID IT ALL ... none of us can earn entry to heaven ... 

Search it out ...

 life can be puzzling ... read the bible ... the true wisdom of the ages is found within it's pages ... 

Charles Spurgeon always had a good word ... about our Good God ...

 

blessed from 2000 years ago ...

 i have always loved this verse ... Jesus was blessing me - from 2000 years ago ... i BELIEVE in HIM, i have confessed my sin and need of the salvation that HE bought with HIS blood ... i have not seen HIM, yet i believe in HIM ... therefore, HE blessed me - because HE saw that i would come to faith ... and it's the same for ALL who come to HIM through faith ... 

think on these things ...

 

i like the fact that there is "no law" against us behaving this way ... wouldn't that be heaven if we would allow the Spirit to make us a people who behave like this ... 

The Battle is the Lord's

                Position yourselves ... stand still ... and see ... 
 

Return to me ...

 i love that GOD is patient with me ... thank you Father ... may i be found working for You when that last trumpet sounds ... 

Revelation ... soon.

"now for a short time time you have had to be distressed by various trials ... "

BUT wait for that " ... inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, 

and unfading,  kept in heaven for  you. ... "

~ Peter from his 1 Epistle, chapter 1

 

Peace on earth ... good will ...

             i love these verses all year long ... reminders of God's grace and love ... 

Pray without ceasing ...

                needed ... prayer warriors ... 

Opinions ... opinions ... opinions.

 What does it really matter what others might say, if they contradict what Jesus says?  

2021 is all about Jesus

 "LORD, let Your Presence BURN through the pettiness in my soul.  May You find your RESTING PLACE (Isaiah 66:1) in me ... Holy Spirit burn the rubbish away - may i only see GOD opportunities - not imagined slights.  Opinions of others do not matter -- only JESUS matters ... let me walk as a warrior ... in Jesus Name."

Season of Pause ...

 It's the last week of 2020 ... we are all hopeful for better health in 2021 ... tho' i have found that 2020 was my Season of Pause  ... noting what is important, and what i can leave behind ... God certainly got my attention!

the Hope of humanity ... born in a manger

 

Jesus saves!

 He is ABLE to save to the uttermost, all those who call on His name ... Jesus ...

hang in there ...

Psalms are a treasure trove of promises for the darkest of days ... they will light your path ... 
 

the POWER available ...

Good question ... If Jesus is your Saviour, you have all the POWER available in the Universe - as  your source of protection ... so "of whom should i be afraid?" ... answer is pretty easy - no one!  

Rejoice! Rejoice!

 

"... you were created to adore God through your words and actions - because not only is He rightfully due such praise, but you have the fantastic privilege of reflecting His image. So praise your Creator, Redeemer, and King and bear His likeness with joy." 

~ Charles F. Stanley

Faith? or Fear ...

we make choices daily ... tho' a real struggle at times - Faith is always "the better" choice ... it knows no boundaries and can expand to depths and heights that fear only diminishes ... it bolsters and encourages, it does not destroy and demean ... choose Faith .. Faith in Jesus, the Lover of our souls.

be patient ... it's not always JUST about you.

A quote from Charles H. Spurgeon ... we live in a world of instantly ... God's world seems to not be that way ... But His timing is always spot on ... what we need, exactly when we needed ... hang in there ...

looking for POWER?

 Jesus is the One who has that everlasting - resurrection power!  He experienced death for us, so that we can live with Him ...

is your trust misplaced?

                         there is only ONE who is ever faithful ... 

"if only"

 Psalms says that God's mercies are new every morning ... for that i am thankful.

hold on ...

 Hang in there ... God isn't finished with you yet.

For God so loved the world, that HE gave His only Son ...

 i am so glad that GOD is merciful ... don't get me wrong, i know there is judgement as well - yet GOD offers us mercy through Jesus - if we accept that gift ... that gift of salvation ... 

Be the Light

 the Sermon on the Mount is amazing ... Matthew 5 to 7 ... 

"if only" we could live the way Jesus taught - all the time!