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! 

a good word in due season ...

 it is easier to be kind, rather than critical ... it lifts the spirits ... and something needed during our pandemic season ... 

Where do you find JOY?

 Look for joy that lasts, despite circumstances, troubles, people ... look to Jesus.

be on guard ...

 

count your blessings, name them one by one

 September made it's debut with a beautiful sunrise ... may this be a month that blesses you with all that God has given us.

John 3:16

 

By Faith you are saved, it's not of yourselves - because God doesn't want anyone to boast in themselves ...

Seek God ...

 

To be filled with the goodness of God, is to be filled indeed  - NOTHING else will ever ever satisfy ... 

Something BETTER is coming ... just surrender to God

                

                Trust and obey, for those no other way, 

               to be happy in Jesus - but to trust and obey.

thank you Jesus ... You will have the last word ...

Keep on believing in the goodness of God ... it is displayed all around us ... Be the means by which HE shows this goodness to others ... 

and God said:

the Word of God will give us the direction He wants us to go ... This is the way, walk in it ...

Jesus said ...

and Jesus said:

everything has a time and season ... 

Jesus says to ALL ... "Come ... "

summer time ... the winter makes me appreciate the ease of warm days ... but the winter is necessary if i'm to count my blessings when the weather is favourable ... 

Summer

i have been reading through Proverbs monthly ... it seems that almost every verse could be displayed on a poster!

hard questions

what a sad question for Jesus to ask any of us … yet, there it is … LORD, help us when we fail so miserable - or are just weak … thank you … 

What God asks, do ...

When you hear God speak to you … don't delay - respond …