March 24, 2012
“Ownership”
Psalm 24:1
The earth is the LORD’S, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to Him. (NLT)
Our triune God, without exception, is the final authority in all things; the buck stops with Yahweh. The LORD our God will always have the final Word and there is nothing in the entire physical universe, including the unseen spiritual realms, that happens apart from its Creator; the Almighty, Sovereign God. Jehovah has both the right and the privilege to claim everything He has created as His own personal possessions; all that is, is His. The Creator is also always in total control of that which He has created and nothing in all of creation happens without God’s knowledge (1 John 3:20) or authority to allow. God is everywhere at all times, for neither space nor time can confine His being or limit His supremacy. He sees and hears absolutely everything that goes on in His creation—nothing escapes God—nothing can be hidden from His all encompassing Presence. With God there is no darkness; everything is in His Light and visible for Him to see. He is the Father, Savior, Lord, King, Judge, Provider, Shepherd, Light, Word, Rock, Shelter, Lion and the Lamb, and the list goes on. In other words, God is Supreme—nothing trumps His sovereign will. If everything ceased to exist, only God would remain; He always has been, is today, and always will be (Psalm 90:2). That’s just the way it is! Every living, breathing organism on this earth depends on God for its very survival. It is only by God’s hand that He is able to provide for our every need; without exception (Acts 17:24-25). Our dependency on God is absolute and it is because of this that we owe Him every ounce of thanks and praise we can muster, because every provision He gives is a glorious act of perfect kindness and grace. It is for God’s benefit alone that we give Him the opportunity to reveal His glory by meeting our needs in whatever ways He chooses to do so. The Father of Life always knows what is best, and we should fully trust in His promise that He is both able and willing to take care of our every need, especially the needs of those people who know their Provider is God and rely on His abilities to provide what is needed; those who live in ways that honor God by acknowledging the glory that is His alone.
A Whisper of Hope
All that exists is Mine, for I made it…you only share in its glory. I give you all that is needed, sometimes more, for I Am rightly the owner of all things and I want to share it all with you, dear child. One day soon you will see all that I have for you and you will be amazed at My generosity. So, remember always who I Am and who you are not, for when you do eternal life with Me is yours.
Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were created,
before You made the earth and the world,
you are God, without beginning or end. (NLT)
Acts 17:24-25
He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since He is Lord of heaven and earth, He doesn’t live in manmade temples, and human hands can’t serve His needs—for He has no needs. He Himself gives life and breath to everything, and He satisfies every need there is.
God… knows all things (1 John 3:20)
Monday, March 26, 2012
March 17, 2012
“Mighty Power”
Psalm 60:11
Oh, please help us against our enemies,
for all human help is useless. (NLT)
There comes a time in every human life when our failure or defeat, and sometimes even death seems imminent—when the odds of winning the battles are slim to none at best. But it is during these private moments of desperation, while we are seeking a solution we believe is impossible, that many find the One and only true Hope we have; the only One who can guarantee our survival and victory, and the only One with enough sovereign power and abilities to transform any and all circumstances and give us new life. All of our God given human abilities are extremely limited, not only when it comes to our ability to physically survive in a fallen world where survival of the fittest seems to be the rule, but we are even more limited when it comes to surviving the attacks of our most dangerous Adversary, the Devil. Whether it is physical or spiritual in nature, the battle for our lives rages on and there is but One Hope if we are to survive and win the battles, and that Hope my dear friends, is found only in the Mighty Saving Power of our Sovereign God. If we are to accept and believe that God is both willing and able to help us during our times of trouble and great need (2 Corinthians 6:2), we must first get to know our Savior. And once we have the Truth and a basic understanding of who God is and what He is able to do, it will not only give us comfort and confidence, but it will make it much easier to fully trust in all His promises. It is not only imperative, but also very crucial to our survival that we believe in a Sovereign God; the only God who is in absolute control of His entire creation, and One who is actively involved in each individual life (1 Kings 8:39) no matter how insignificant it may be, but most importantly in the lives of those who know and call Him Abba, their Father (Psalm 1:6). The most difficult and enduring battles we face on this earth is not the battles for our physical lives, although physical life is crucial, but the battles for our very hearts and souls—the battles that are taking place in the unseen spiritual realms; the battles being fought against the evil powers of Satan where human abilities and strengths are never enough, especially when we go to battle on our own. You cannot win the battles of life by your own human efforts and apart from God, for when you try you will surely loose. But when you have the life-saving Power of God, the same Mighty Power that raised Christ from the dead and into eternal life, you are assured a glorious victory; with your name written into the Book of Life and the door to Heaven unlocked and waiting for you.
A Whisper of Hope
There are many voices…but only One that tells the truth—only One that you can trust. The world will tempt you and bribe you to follow its ways, but don’t listen, my child, for its ways will lead only into darkness and regret. Listen only to the Voice of your Creator, for when you do you will find peace for your soul and the path that leads to glory.
1 Kings 8:39
“Then hear in Heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive, and act, and give to everyone according to all his ways, whose heart You know (for You, only You, know the hearts of all the sons of men). (NKJ)
Psalm 6:1
For the LORD watches over the path of the godly.
Indeed, God is ready to help you right now.
Today is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2)
“Mighty Power”
Psalm 60:11
Oh, please help us against our enemies,
for all human help is useless. (NLT)
There comes a time in every human life when our failure or defeat, and sometimes even death seems imminent—when the odds of winning the battles are slim to none at best. But it is during these private moments of desperation, while we are seeking a solution we believe is impossible, that many find the One and only true Hope we have; the only One who can guarantee our survival and victory, and the only One with enough sovereign power and abilities to transform any and all circumstances and give us new life. All of our God given human abilities are extremely limited, not only when it comes to our ability to physically survive in a fallen world where survival of the fittest seems to be the rule, but we are even more limited when it comes to surviving the attacks of our most dangerous Adversary, the Devil. Whether it is physical or spiritual in nature, the battle for our lives rages on and there is but One Hope if we are to survive and win the battles, and that Hope my dear friends, is found only in the Mighty Saving Power of our Sovereign God. If we are to accept and believe that God is both willing and able to help us during our times of trouble and great need (2 Corinthians 6:2), we must first get to know our Savior. And once we have the Truth and a basic understanding of who God is and what He is able to do, it will not only give us comfort and confidence, but it will make it much easier to fully trust in all His promises. It is not only imperative, but also very crucial to our survival that we believe in a Sovereign God; the only God who is in absolute control of His entire creation, and One who is actively involved in each individual life (1 Kings 8:39) no matter how insignificant it may be, but most importantly in the lives of those who know and call Him Abba, their Father (Psalm 1:6). The most difficult and enduring battles we face on this earth is not the battles for our physical lives, although physical life is crucial, but the battles for our very hearts and souls—the battles that are taking place in the unseen spiritual realms; the battles being fought against the evil powers of Satan where human abilities and strengths are never enough, especially when we go to battle on our own. You cannot win the battles of life by your own human efforts and apart from God, for when you try you will surely loose. But when you have the life-saving Power of God, the same Mighty Power that raised Christ from the dead and into eternal life, you are assured a glorious victory; with your name written into the Book of Life and the door to Heaven unlocked and waiting for you.
A Whisper of Hope
There are many voices…but only One that tells the truth—only One that you can trust. The world will tempt you and bribe you to follow its ways, but don’t listen, my child, for its ways will lead only into darkness and regret. Listen only to the Voice of your Creator, for when you do you will find peace for your soul and the path that leads to glory.
1 Kings 8:39
“Then hear in Heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive, and act, and give to everyone according to all his ways, whose heart You know (for You, only You, know the hearts of all the sons of men). (NKJ)
Psalm 6:1
For the LORD watches over the path of the godly.
Indeed, God is ready to help you right now.
Today is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2)
Monday, March 12, 2012
March 10, 2012
“One Glorious Day”
Isaiah 45:21, 22
“There is no other God besides Me,
A just God and a Savior;
There is none besides Me.
Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth!
For I am God, and there is no other.” (NKJ)
There is only One, who has the right to claim the authority of being called God. And He, Yahweh, is indeed, a great and awesome God; One whose is faithful to love and the only One who always keeps His promises to those who love Him in return and keep His commands (Daniel 9:4). Because of God’s power and majesty those who live by His Name can pray with confidence and comfort because He has more than enough power (1 Chronicles 29:11-12) to change any circumstance at any time when it serves His righteous purposes and final plan. Because the Sovereign Lord our God is both merciful and forgiving, He not only has the compassion to forgive us for our rebellious acts against Him, but He also has the power to save us (Isaiah 63:2) from anything that seeks to harm or destroy us, including all of our own self-destructive behaviors which lead us straight into hell and beyond. What we have in our awesome God, the One who created all things, is the only God who can do all things—many of which are not even on our radar screen. We have a God that is so far above us and so much bigger than the entire universe that we should stand in awe of who He is. When you have the Lord God as your Savior, my friends, you should never let your hearts be troubled, because whatever this fallen and decaying world does or tries to do to you, you will not perish. You may suffer and shed many tears for a season, but at the appropriate time you will share in the Glory which is found only in Christ Jesus our Lord. With the LORD as your Leader and your Guide you are assured a safe and successful journey Home where you will be met by God Himself and welcomed by all His mighty angels and all the saints throughout the ages who have gone before you. What a glorious day that will be!
A Whisper of Hope
I Am the God who saves…there is truly none like Me. I came into this world to reconcile man with God so you could live in My Presence and not perish into the abyss. There is nothing I cannot do, nor is there anyone I cannot save. Know the Truth, dear child, and live.
Daniel 9:4
“O Lord, You are a great and awesome God! You always fulfill Your promises of unfailing love to those who love You and keep Your commands.” (NLT)
1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. We adore You as the One who is over all things. Riches and honor come for You alone, for You rule over everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and it is at Your discretion that people are made great and given strength. (NLT)
“It is I, the LORD, announcing your salvation!
It is I, the LORD, who is mighty to save!” (Isaiah 63:2)
“One Glorious Day”
Isaiah 45:21, 22
“There is no other God besides Me,
A just God and a Savior;
There is none besides Me.
Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth!
For I am God, and there is no other.” (NKJ)
There is only One, who has the right to claim the authority of being called God. And He, Yahweh, is indeed, a great and awesome God; One whose is faithful to love and the only One who always keeps His promises to those who love Him in return and keep His commands (Daniel 9:4). Because of God’s power and majesty those who live by His Name can pray with confidence and comfort because He has more than enough power (1 Chronicles 29:11-12) to change any circumstance at any time when it serves His righteous purposes and final plan. Because the Sovereign Lord our God is both merciful and forgiving, He not only has the compassion to forgive us for our rebellious acts against Him, but He also has the power to save us (Isaiah 63:2) from anything that seeks to harm or destroy us, including all of our own self-destructive behaviors which lead us straight into hell and beyond. What we have in our awesome God, the One who created all things, is the only God who can do all things—many of which are not even on our radar screen. We have a God that is so far above us and so much bigger than the entire universe that we should stand in awe of who He is. When you have the Lord God as your Savior, my friends, you should never let your hearts be troubled, because whatever this fallen and decaying world does or tries to do to you, you will not perish. You may suffer and shed many tears for a season, but at the appropriate time you will share in the Glory which is found only in Christ Jesus our Lord. With the LORD as your Leader and your Guide you are assured a safe and successful journey Home where you will be met by God Himself and welcomed by all His mighty angels and all the saints throughout the ages who have gone before you. What a glorious day that will be!
A Whisper of Hope
I Am the God who saves…there is truly none like Me. I came into this world to reconcile man with God so you could live in My Presence and not perish into the abyss. There is nothing I cannot do, nor is there anyone I cannot save. Know the Truth, dear child, and live.
Daniel 9:4
“O Lord, You are a great and awesome God! You always fulfill Your promises of unfailing love to those who love You and keep Your commands.” (NLT)
1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. We adore You as the One who is over all things. Riches and honor come for You alone, for You rule over everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and it is at Your discretion that people are made great and given strength. (NLT)
“It is I, the LORD, announcing your salvation!
It is I, the LORD, who is mighty to save!” (Isaiah 63:2)
March 3, 2012
“Don’t Be Fooled”
Proverbs 10:23
Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
while wise conduct is a pleasure to the wise. (NLT)
Whenever we do anything that is opposed to the will of our righteous and holy God, it is sin. And the reason that sin is so tempting and so easily given into is because we are inherently sinners by nature. We are a self-centered and greedy people, easily convinced that bad is good and good is bad; the age old lies of Satan, who is the creator of all deceit and the one who caused the fall of mankind. And the Devil’s clever deceitfulness is alive and well today; taking the world down a path of death and destruction, which is the very curse that sin has brought upon this world. You may think that the battles of good verses evil are nothing but fairy tales, but don’t be duped into believing this lie, my friends, because every person, faces everyday, very real battles; battles that bring life and battles that bring death—battles that determine our eternal and final destination. Just as our physical world is ravaged by war and famine and disease, so, too, is the spiritual world ravaged in battle for the precious souls of God’s created people. Satan is the prince of this cursed world and does not want the Truth to be known. This is why we are taught by the governments of the world and told by the media that truth does not exist and that doing evil is not really all that bad. If you think things are upside down now wait until that day when the archangel Michael will finally defeat the Devil and all the fallen angels who follow him and kicks them out of the heavenly realms; releasing them upon the earth (Revelation 12:7-9) where they will unleash their last stand before being condemned and sent into the Lake of Fire forever (Revelation 20:10). Even though we see much suffering and the killing of innocent lives in the world today, you don’t want to be here during the tribulation, my friends, because Satan’s assault on this earth will bring down the wrath of God that has never been felt before. And for all those who have turned away from the Truth of God to follow Satan, they, too, will join Satan in the Lake of Fire ( Revelation 20:15); a hell that will not only be far worse than the tribulation period of God’s final wrath, but a hell where there is neither relief, nor end.
A Whisper of Hope
Know the Truth, My child…and I will set you free from the fear of sin and death. You do not want to taste the wrath of your Mighty God; it is far better to taste the sweetness of the life He offers. Stay close to Me and I will protect you from the lies of the Enemy, who only wants to steal your joy and kill your soul. Believe the Truth and I will lead you safely Home to eternal goodness.
Revelation 12:7-9
Then there was war in Heaven. Michael and the angels under his command fought the dragon and his angels. And the dragon lost the battle and was forced out of heaven. This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the Devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world—was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. (NLT)
Revelation 20:10
Then the Devil…was thrown into the Lake of Fire that burns with sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. (NLT)
And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the
Book of Life was thrown into the Lake of Fire. (Revelation 20:15)
“Don’t Be Fooled”
Proverbs 10:23
Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
while wise conduct is a pleasure to the wise. (NLT)
Whenever we do anything that is opposed to the will of our righteous and holy God, it is sin. And the reason that sin is so tempting and so easily given into is because we are inherently sinners by nature. We are a self-centered and greedy people, easily convinced that bad is good and good is bad; the age old lies of Satan, who is the creator of all deceit and the one who caused the fall of mankind. And the Devil’s clever deceitfulness is alive and well today; taking the world down a path of death and destruction, which is the very curse that sin has brought upon this world. You may think that the battles of good verses evil are nothing but fairy tales, but don’t be duped into believing this lie, my friends, because every person, faces everyday, very real battles; battles that bring life and battles that bring death—battles that determine our eternal and final destination. Just as our physical world is ravaged by war and famine and disease, so, too, is the spiritual world ravaged in battle for the precious souls of God’s created people. Satan is the prince of this cursed world and does not want the Truth to be known. This is why we are taught by the governments of the world and told by the media that truth does not exist and that doing evil is not really all that bad. If you think things are upside down now wait until that day when the archangel Michael will finally defeat the Devil and all the fallen angels who follow him and kicks them out of the heavenly realms; releasing them upon the earth (Revelation 12:7-9) where they will unleash their last stand before being condemned and sent into the Lake of Fire forever (Revelation 20:10). Even though we see much suffering and the killing of innocent lives in the world today, you don’t want to be here during the tribulation, my friends, because Satan’s assault on this earth will bring down the wrath of God that has never been felt before. And for all those who have turned away from the Truth of God to follow Satan, they, too, will join Satan in the Lake of Fire ( Revelation 20:15); a hell that will not only be far worse than the tribulation period of God’s final wrath, but a hell where there is neither relief, nor end.
A Whisper of Hope
Know the Truth, My child…and I will set you free from the fear of sin and death. You do not want to taste the wrath of your Mighty God; it is far better to taste the sweetness of the life He offers. Stay close to Me and I will protect you from the lies of the Enemy, who only wants to steal your joy and kill your soul. Believe the Truth and I will lead you safely Home to eternal goodness.
Revelation 12:7-9
Then there was war in Heaven. Michael and the angels under his command fought the dragon and his angels. And the dragon lost the battle and was forced out of heaven. This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the Devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world—was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. (NLT)
Revelation 20:10
Then the Devil…was thrown into the Lake of Fire that burns with sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. (NLT)
And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the
Book of Life was thrown into the Lake of Fire. (Revelation 20:15)
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