Incredible Plan

Zechariah 1:3

“Return to Me,” declares the LORD of hosts,

“that I may return to you,” says the LORD of hosts.  (NKJ)

    Although our Sovereign God righteously reigns in judgment over His creation, His character is not that of a dictator, but one of infinite knowledge and understanding, unending love and compassion, and overflowing with mercy and grace—characteristics that we can only begin to understand.  And it is because of these perfect attributes that our Lord God and Savior continually searches for His lost ones who are wandering in the darkness of this fallen world.  Only the Good Shepherd can rescue us from the evil that lurks in the darkness to bring us safely into His flock where He not only protects us from the gaping jaws of the Enemy, but He also heals the wounds that living in this fallen world inflicts upon us.  Once the Lord God has us under the wings of His protection, He brings comfort to our troubled souls and fills out hearts with an amazing peace that comes when we know and believe that His forgiveness and restoration are both complete and final. 

     There is only One True and Living God and He is Jesus Christ.  He is the only One who can forgive your sins and promise you eternal life.  Living this difficult live in Christ is an awesome place to be, dear friends, for you will be in the arms of your Savior.  When I began to understand enough to put my faith and hope in the promises of God’s Word, I was finally able to experience the kind of peace I had always searched for and failed to find.  I found amazing peace in knowing that our God is loving and righteous and that my life truly mattered to Him—that my life was created to be a part of God’s incredible Plan.  This incredible eternal Plan for a new life, on a new earth is real and it's for anyone who humbly admits their need for Jesus to save them from the consequences of sin.  

                                             A Whisper of Hope

Never forget, child…that your only Hope is in My Plan for man.  All other ways are both futile and a waste of precious time.  It matters not how far you may have strayed from My Presence, because I AM Faithful and True to you.  I will heal and protect you.  I AM your eternal Refuge and Healer, a Place where you can rest your weary soul in peace and comfort.

Psalm 57:1

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!  I look to You for protection.

I will hide beneath the shadow of You wings until this violent storm is past.  (NLT)

                                 The LORD reigns…

           He shall judge His peoples righteously.

                              (Psalm 96:10)

                                 Dwelling Place

 Deuteronomy 33:27

The eternal God is your refuge, and His

everlasting arms are under you. He will

 thrust out the enemy from before you.  (NLT)

     Our omnipresent God is with His children 24/7 to be their refuge—a place of safety and a Source for strength in times of weakness.  He is not just a place of refuge during difficult times, but He is also our Source for godly living in a godless world.  This Satan directed world and all those who live by its ways believe that Christians are weak and use God and His Book of fables as an escape from the hard realities of living.  Every person born into this fallen world is born with a weak and perishable body—one that is easily destroyed and one that is easily drawn into the bad choices that pull us away from God; who is the only Hope we have in this world that is headed for destruction. 

      Our Lord God and Savior is very real, and it's the power of His Word and the Holy Spirit that holds the key to our victories over sin and death.  In reality, Christians turn to the Lord for their salvation that is found in His unconditional mercy and grace.  We also run to God for His comfort, wisdom, and for His mighty strength—not to escape reality, but to gather the tools we need to fight the good fight while we live in this evil world.  We need the help of our wise and mighty King if we are to overcome the great deception that rules this fallen world.  We need the Living God for His protection, His Light to guide us through the darkness, and His resurrection Power to fight the Enemy.  We need God to lead us safely Home where we can live in perfect peace forever. Run to the Lord God for refuge and make Him your dwelling place, because it's the only way Home.

                                     A Whisper of Hope

Lean on Me, dear child…and trust My every Word.  I AM your Protector and Provider.  I will not let you wander so far away that you cannot be found.  I know there will be times when you will slip and tumble downward, but I'm there to pick you up.  Dwell in My Presence and I will give you the power to overcome the evil that has consumed the fallen world.

Psalm 90:1-2

LORD, You have been our dwelling place

in all generations.  Before the mountains

were born, or You gave birth to the earth

and the world. Even from everlasting to

everlasting, You are God.  (NASB)

                       O LORD my God, You are very great!

                                 (Psalm 104:1)

                                  Lord of Lords

Habakkuk 3:2

I have heard all about You, LORD.  I am filled with awe

by the amazing works.  In this time of our deep need,

help us again as you did in years gone by.  And in your

anger, remember your mercy.  (NLT)

     Our God did not create us to survive on our own, nor does He sit on His throne in Heaven and watch us destroy ourselves and do nothing.  From the moment God created the first man He has not only been protecting and providing for us, but He is also very active in our history and redemption, because out of the Lord’s heart flows a love for human beings so great that we will never completely comprehend its full measure.  It's out of God’s abundant mercy and amazing grace that we even exist, and it's truly amazing that throughout human history most people live as if God doesn't exist; that there is no one to hold them accountable for satisfying the hungers of their carnal flesh.  And yet, the Lord does not give in and annihilate us because of our evil and rebellion against Him.  The lies and deception that Satan uses to blind people from the Truth is running ramped and out of control.  But the true Message of God, in all its richness, keeps pressing on changing one heart and saving one soul at a time. 

     Because we are living in the last days of the Church age, the Good News of salvation through Christ is being spread like never before.  The Savior of the world has overcome this dark and evil world by victoriously defeating sin and death so that we, too, could follow suit.  This Good News is the only hope we have of surviving this fallen life with our eternal souls safely in the hands of God. The day is coming, my friends, when Satan’s reign on this fallen world will suddenly end and God’s redemptive plan will come into completion. And on this day, everyone will be held accountable for how they lived this first leg of their eternal life-journey.  Don’t wait for that day to fall on your knees and proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, for then it will be too late!

                                              A Whisper of Hope

Come to Me, dear child…for only I can save you from the sure death and destruction that will consume this world and all those who belong to it.  Never doubt My ability to protect and provide eternal life for you.  Ask in faith and it shall be given unto you.

Philippians 2:9-11

God raised Him up to the heights of Heaven and gave Him a name

that is above every other name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee

will bow, in Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue

will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.  (NLT)

               “Great and marvelous are Your actions, 

                           Lord God Almighty!

                     Just and true are Your ways.

                              (Revelation 15:3)

                                    Majestic Light

Psalm 104:1, 2

Let all that I am praise the LORD. 

You are robed with honor and majesty. 

You are dressed in a robe of light.  (NLT)

     The Lord our God is truly an amazing Being; One who deserves nothing less than every ounce of our praise and worship. In all His magnificence, the LORD is worthy of praise for His incredible creative skills, His infinite wisdom and knowledge, and for His awesome power.  Our Sovereign God created all things. He is the Author of life and the King of the universe. He does whatever He wants to do without having to ask anyone for their input or permission. His magnificent and majestic glory stretches across the universe and can be seen as far as the eyes of man can reach and infinitely beyond. The extent of His creation is so great and so vast that it is impossible for our finite minds to even comprehend.  Since the beginning of mankind, God has been steadily revealing His secrets to us; each more amazing than the last, and it will take an eternity to discover the wonder of it all! 

     Creation is a mystery that will never be solved by our finite human minds, but we can know enough to stand in awe of and give the Creator the glory that is due. Every person with eyes can see the majestic work of His hands.  And I pray, dear friends, that you, too, will begin to discover how incredibly great our awesome God is, for when you do you will develop an amazing hunger to know just who He is, for He is clothed in magnificence and splendor—a majesty so incredible that you will honor, love, trust, and stand in awe of the LORD, who will one day usher you into His glory.

                                               A Whisper of Hope 

See My greatness, dear child…as you gaze into the heavens.  Discover My majesty and you will respect My sovereignty.  And by learning who I Am, you will discover who you are and where you stand in the great scheme of My plan; for the plans I have for you are also great and glorious!

1 Chronicles 29:11

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.  (NLT)

                            The LORD is my Light and my salvation.

                                                            (Psalm 27:1)

                                  Life's Battle

Micah 6:8

He has shown you, O man, what is good;

and what does the LORD require of you

but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk

humbly with your God?  (NKJ)

     The Lord God never commands us to do the impossible. God knows what our limits are without Him and He knows what we can accomplish with Him. Because of our sinful nature, it is not always possible for us to be fair, kindhearted, and humble in every circumstance. And it is for this reason that we need the Lord God to help us in our quest to live and love like Jesus. We have His written Word that tells us how and the Living Word who shows us the Way. We have God's mercy and grace when we fall, and His mighty strength to pull us up. There is nothing too great for our Mighty God, nor is there anything beyond His reach. There is no greater power than the One who spoke the universe into existence, nor is there a love that can compare with the love that our Savior has shown for mankind. 

     Our human flesh is weak and our spirit is flawed, but when you humbly surrender your life to the Lord, you can trust Him to help you finish this life in victory.  With God, you have everything you need to fight and win your battles for life—battles that must be fought while living in this fallen world.  Everyone in this world is born into a great and mighty war—an everyday battle to survive, and an everyday battle for our hearts, minds, and souls. There is a raging war between God’s goodness and the evil of Satan; furious battles that will determine whether you spend eternity with God in Heaven or with Satan in Hell. 

                                   A Whisper of Hope

Trust Me, dear child... for I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life.  Without Me you have neither the Wisdom to save your soul nor the Strength to fight the Enemy.  When you follow My battle plan, it will navigate you through the mine fields of Satan, whose purpose is to maim and kill.  You can join My army of saints and live in victory, or surrender to Satan and join him in the Lake of Fire forever.

Psalm 24:8

Who is the King of glory?

The LORD, strong and mighty,

the LORD, invincible in battle.  (NLT)

           How we thank God, who gives us victory over

           sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord!

                               (1 Corinthians 15:57)

                                   Joy in Truth

Nehemiah 8:10

This is a sacred day before our Lord.  Don’t be dejected

and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!”  (NLT)

     When we know the Truth about our awesome God and what He did to save us from our sins, every day should be a sacred day lived in thanksgiving and joy.  We should weep with joy because our rebellion against God and the eternal consequences that are justly due have been nullified by the blood of Jesus.  And as I meditate on this passage from Scripture, I can recall the days when I lived apart from God, thinking that joy was just a word you heard at Christmas; a word I didn’t really understand and something that was  rarely attained.  For most of my life the joy of Christmas was not joy at all, but rather depressing.  It was just a brief moment in time to forget reality and mask the pain.  I had no real understanding about the incredible message of hope that the birth of our Savior brought into this fallen world.  But those days of no joy are gone forever, because I now know the Truth and where I'm headed with this life is over.  Knowing the Truth, not only gives us the kind of joy that makes this difficult life worth living, but it also gives us the strength to be joyful in all our circumstances.

    Knowing and believing that our Creator walked upon this earth, fully man, yet fully God, to save our wicked lives and give us hope for a glorious future without end, is enough to bring any sad and hopeless soul into great joy and peace.  Jesus came to show us the Way, the Truth, and the Life, because it is God’s nature to save that which is lost.  There is no better reason for rejoicing my friend, than knowing   our Lord God and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Knowing the joy of the Lord brings hope to the hopeless, strength where there is none, and new life to the dead.   And this amazing joy is yours for the asking.

                                            A Whisper of Hope

Joy is My gift to you, dear child...I came to forgiven you, to save your eternal life and to comfort your weary soul with My peace.  Rejoice in Me, the Truth, because one day soon we will be rejoicing together in Heaven forever!

Psalm 126:5

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.  (NKJ)

            “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save 

                                that which was lost.”

                                        (Luke 19:10)

                               Heart of Wisdom

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to number our days,

that we may gain a heart of wisdom.  (NKJ)

     What the LORD is trying telling us through this prayer of Moses, is to use the short time He has given us to learn His infinite wisdom on life. It is true that we don’t always need God to remind us how short our lives are, because the older we get the more aware we are of its shortness. But what we do need are frequent reminders not to waste our lives in the foolishness of this fallen world. When reflecting on the brevity of time, God's wisdom tells us to live for the eternal things in life, rather than just focusing on the pleasures of this wicked world for immediate gratification. As mortal human beings, it becomes quite humbling to look into the grave that will one day be our bed, because many of us have spent a good portion of our lives living by the foolish wisdom of this fallen world and for what?  But sadly, even though living in the foolishness of this world gets us by somewhat, it unfortunately leaves us empty and wanting more of the same, alone, afraid, and feeling betrayed. 

     My dear friends, with the Lord as your Teacher, you will learn the absolute truths about life and death; truth that will bring you wise understanding and long lasting rewards. Reading and studying the wisest Book of all time, the Word of God, is the smartest decision you will ever make, because inside its cover are thousands of words that will tell you everything you need to know in order to live a wise and productive life in a deceitful world filled with many gods and falsehoods.  And unlike the wise people of this foolish world, you will find comfort and peace for your soul and lasting joy in your heart. Having reverence for the Lord and fearing His just wrath is the beginning of all wisdom.  And with this wisdom firmly grounded to your life, you will be able to follow God’s Way into glory and bring many a lost and foolish soul along with you.

                                         A Whisper of Hope

Need wisdom?…come to Me, the Author of Life.  When you need understanding, look to My Wisdom, because it was I who wrote the Book on life.  Within its pages, you will not only find peace for your soul but you will also find the right way to live a life that is worth living no matter how difficult your circumstances may be.  To know Me, is to know Wisdom that is pure and priceless.

1 Corinthians 3:18-19

Stop fooling yourselves.  If you think you are wise

by this world’s standards, you will have to become a

fool so you can become wise by God’s standards.  For

the wisdom of the world is foolishness to God.  (NLT)

                     The wise shall inherit glory, 

            but shame shall be the legacy of fools.

                                                   (Proverbs 3:35)

                                Light In the Son

 Psalm 84:11, 12

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD gives

grace and glory.  No good thing will He withhold from

those who walk uprightly.  O LORD of hosts, how blessed

is the man who trusts in You!  (NKJ)

     I have learned that walking in the Light of the Son, which the Lord has so graciously called me to do, as given my life-journey a new meaning and a new way of living.  I have discovered what it means to walk uprightly in the Lord and what a humbling experience it is. I have also come to realize that the LORD God provides us with everything we need to live a righteous life while basking in the Son Light of Life, which shines brighter than all the suns in the universe put together. And in the His Light we find the Lord’s Sovereign Power, which is far greater than all the power that makes up this vast universe, as our source for protection.  We all need God's power and grace as we struggle to live in a world that is cursed with sin—a troubled world filled murder and chaos, death and destruction—a world that cries out for some blessed hope that can save lives, make a lasting difference, and bring about a lasting peace. 

     That Hope my friends, is found only one Way and in One Person, and it is through the Cross of our Lord God and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Because of His redemptive death on the Cross, the Lord promises everyone forgiveness, total cleansing, and everlasting life.  You can find joy in this dangerous life, but only in the Lord of all creation, because He brings hope and resolve to even the most skeptical of hearts.  By faithfully walking upright in the Light of the Son, you will not only find your way out of the darkness that surrounds you, but the Son will also light the path before you to keep you upright and moving in the right direction.  Ask God for the Son Light if you haven’t already done so, because it will save your life and bring you peace.  Find the Son’s Light while you still can, because once the Son sets on that final day, the darkness will swallow you up forever! 

                                            A Whisper of Hope

I Am your Light…in a world clothed in darkness; the Light that will lead you out of the darkness and into My glory.  As Lord of Heaven’s army’ I will protect you and keep you in My Light for safety.  Bask in Me, My child, and you will find the Way.  Follow My Light and it will lead you into Heaven’s glory forever.  You will find no better offer than in the Light of the Son.

John 8:12

”I am the Light of the world; he who follows

Me will not walk in the darkness, but will

have the Light of life.”

                O taste and see that the LORD is good;

   How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

                               (Psalm 34:8)

                                Reach for God

Hosea 6:3

“Oh, that we might know the LORD!  Let us press on

to know Him.  Then He will respond to us as surely as

the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.”  (NLT)

     Pressing on to know the LORD our God has become a wonderful, eye opening experience that has given me a new lease on life—one that has finally given me a true and lasting purpose—one that has given me hope for a future that will not suddenly come to an end.  Pressing on with the knowledge and understanding that the Lord God has so far graciously given me, I have found a message of hope for everyone; a message that gives clarity in a foggy world that is crying out in desperation—a world buried deep in darkness.  There are so many lost and hopeless people in this dark world who don’t even know they are lost and hopeless.  And then there are those who think they have found the way, but they, too, are lost and don't know it.  Most people are just too busy with the world to find the time or take the initiative to discover the real Truth and they will miss out on an opportunity of an eternal life time.  The Lord God has made it possible for us to personally know Him and one day meet Him Face to face.  Most people will never experience His unconditional love or His amazing grace, nor will they get to share in His infinite Wisdom and glorious blessings.

     Sadly, most of the world will never know God or the wonderful plans He has for them—plans that would have given them a true and meaningful purpose for life.  Instead they will rely on this decaying world led by Satan, who promises nothing but meaningless hope that leads to eternal darkness and condemnation.  But our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, can always be trusted to deliver everything He promises, if only they would soften their hardened hearts enough to let Him in so they could learn and know the Truth.  For when we discover what our true options are, the choices we have are simple and easy to understand—life or death—Heaven or Hell—God or the devil. Reach out, my friends, and take hold of your Creator’s hand, for He will never lead you astray or let you down.

                                        A Whisper of Hope 

Reach for Me…dear child, for I hold your life in My hand.   I Am the Truth and I keep My Word.  Do not let the darkness of this world deceive you into believing the lies of the Enemy; lies that maim and destroy this life, and then kill your eternal soul.  Knowing Me is to have peace and joy and eternal life.

John 12:46

“I have come as a Light to shine in this dark world, so that all

who put their trust in Me will no longer remain in the dark.”  (NLT)

                

                      Teach me Your way, O LORD; 

                  I will walk in Your truth.

                                              (Psalm 86:11)

                                   Greater is He

Isaiah 59:1

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not so short that it cannot save;

Neither is His ear so dull that it cannot hear.  (NASB)

     There are a couple of facts about God in this verse that are absolute in their truth and they are this; God can do anything at any time, and He hears everything all the time.  The Lord our God is aware of everything going on in the world.  He sees how easily we slip into the sin and evil that controls our world.  God knows everything about everybody He creates and He sees the suffering and pain we all experience.  And this is why the Creator has intervened on our behalf.  He suffered and died and rose again to send His Holy Spirit into the world to guided us in all truth and righteousness and to protect us from the evil one.  Those who are reborn of God are a new creation, and become a part of His Body, the Church, and we can always depend on His faithful, sovereign help, especially in our times of trouble. 

     By accepting God’s gift of forgiveness and redemption, and by allowing the Holy Spirit to transform my life and soften my heart, I have discovered what it means to truly live in trust.  He may not always answer me when I want or how I want, but because He responds in some way, the Lord has taught me to trust and be patience.  Unbeknownst to me, Satan and his dark ways had succeeded in dragging me down that path of self-destruction that leads to death, but when the time was right our Savior stepped in and rescued me before this fallen world could take me down for the count.  Thanks be to our Sovereign God—the Savior who sees and hears all things and can do all things.  The redeemed can find peace and resolve amidst the darkness, knowing that the Hand of our Mighty God is always poised to help, especially when we are trusting Him in faith.

                                             A Whisper of Hope 

Be at peace, My child…because there is nothing so big that I cannot overcome for you, nor is there anything so small that I cannot detect.  Knowing and believing these two things about Me will comfort your weary soul.  With the peace I give you, you will be able to face this difficult life with confidence, for I Am Faithful and True and I AM always there for you!

Isaiah 61:10

I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! 

For He has dressed me with the clothing of salvation

and draped me in a robe of righteousness.  (NLT)

             He is my Shield, the strength of my salvation 

                           and my Stronghold.

                                                   (Psalm 18:2)

                                 Merciful Grace

2 Corinthians 1:3

All praise to the God and Father of our Lord

Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy

and the God who comforts us.  (NLT)

     The more we learn about our gracious and merciful God, the easier it is to trust and rely on His sovereign power, infinite wisdom, and undying faithfulness, especially when we find ourselves in circumstances that are not only anxiously difficult, but seemingly hopeless as well.  In spite of the many difficulties that we are faced with in just trying to survive in a world that is rapidly decaying, God has given us the ability to reflect and focus on His goodness and blessings, rather than on our struggles and discouragement.  Although God has allowed some tough circumstances to develop during my life, I can look back and see His mercy and grace at work, which helps me better understand how God protects and provides for us throughout our entire life-journey's. 

     I have come to that place in my life where I can truly see and understand how our broken lives bring glory to God when He pulls us free from the grips of Satan and pulls us out of the darkness that this world embraces.  Being in the arms of the Savior is reason to rejoice.  Our saving God laid down His life in order to defeat the sin and death that holds us captive.  This single fact alone gives us more than enough reason to sing and celebrate our lives no matter how difficult they may be—no matter how painful they are.  When you start feeling as if the darkness is threatening to consume and take over your life, you should reach out and take the saving hand of God, but do it with gladness in your heart, thanking Him for all He has done.  For you will never find a better Source for comfort in the entire universe than in the amazing mercy and grace found in the arms of God!

                                              A Whisper of Hope 

Trust Me, My child… with gladness in your heart.  For I Am the One who can rescue you from your pain and suffering so you can be redeemed.  This dark and difficult world, ruled by Satan, will never cease trying to drag you down into its pits of despair and hopelessness.  But amidst the onslaught of trouble and temptation, there is hope, and I Am your Hope.

Psalm 13:5-6

But I trust in Your unfailing love;

   my heart rejoices in Your salvation.

I will sing to the LORD,

   for He has been good to me.  (NLT)

                       Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

                                      (John 1:17)

                           Perfect in Me

Isaiah 51:6

Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look on the earth

beneath. For the heavens will vanish away like smoke,

the earth will grow old like a garment, and those who

dwell in it will die in like manner; but My salvation will

be forever, and My righteousness will not be abolished.  (NKJ)

Because we live in the age of technology, most people can gaze upon the entire world and see much of what is happening with just the touch of a button.  For thousands of years God’s plan for mankind has been unfolding, but for the first time we can actually see the events which are shaping things foretold many years ago by the prophets of God.  Our gracious and loving God has put the plan into words so we could look into the future and be ready for what lies ahead.  We can look back in history and see how mankind has always failed when trying to create the perfect world order, much like he is still trying to do today, but now the global effect of these failures are causing unprecedented chaos like we have never seen before.  It has become pretty obvious that the entire earth and everything in it is growing old and tired and groaning for the redemption of God’s healing touch.  And one day soon the Lord of hosts will order His angels to pour out His wrath upon this fallen world that has turned away from God and persecuted His children. 

     The revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ concerning the end of the church age is not a pretty picture, but one that everyone needs to ponder.  For those of us who believe in the inerrant, infallible truth of God’s Holy Word, we have a free ticket out of this world before the Lord unleashes His anger against those who love sin more than Him and hate righteousness.  The Church of Jesus Christ are the true repentant sinners who have put their hope and trust in the Good News, and they will escape the wrath of God and be taken into Heaven for a seven year honeymoon with Jesus while total chaos engulfs those left behind.  Don’t be one of those left behind, my friend, instead live for the Living God who provided you with the Way to escape the decadence of this dying world and its final condemnation—the Way that will bring you joy and peace, even in this ungodly world. 

                                       A Whisper of Hope

Know Me and you the Truth, dear child…the truth about the world you live in and where it's headed.  I will free you from the sin and fears you have about death and the destruction around you. I give real Hope and keep My promises, not meaningless hope and frivolous promises like that of the world's.  What I promise you is an escape route out of the reign of terror that is to come and the promise of an everlasting life as it was created to be—perfect in Me.

Revelation 16:1

Then I heard a mighty voice shouting from the Temple

to the seven angels, “Now go your ways and empty out

the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth.”  (NLT)

                         Yes, Lord God Almighty, 

                Your punishments are true and just.”

                                              (Revelation 16:7)

                                Priced for Life

Isaiah 43:1-3

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name;

you are mine.  When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I

will be with you.  When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not

drown!  When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be

burned up; the flames will not consume you.  For I am the LORD, your

God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”  (NLT)

     Learning and accepting this wonderful and encouraging Truth about the LORD our God has been a revelation that has changed my life in ways that I could have never foreseen without the saving grace of our Lord God and Savior.  Knowing there is a real and living God who cares about every aspect of my life in detail, and the One who has called me to be His very own child is an awesomely, heartfelt feeling like no other I have ever experienced.  Knowing these kinds of things about God has given me the confidence to put my hope and trust in the Living God, because I know and believe He will always get me through the storms of this difficult life-journey that seems to blow in one troubling storm after another. 

     When living with the Savior as our Guide and Teacher we are not only able to survive the storms of life, but we will emerge on the other side with a stronger faith and commitment to the Lover of our souls, Jesus Christ.  You have an awesome God and Savior, my friends, for you can always rely on Him to give you hope in your times of discouragement and hopelessness; joy in those times of despair and desperation, but most of all, you can be absolutely sure of His forgiveness and redemption, because He paid a great price for your life—you are priced for eternal life!

                                              A Whisper of Hope

I paid a hefty price for you, My child; a price that makes you Mine for eternity. I did this to save you from the hands of the Enemy—the hater of God and all righteousness.  And because you belong to Me, you have all you will ever need for everlasting life.  Never fear this world dear child, for the plans I have for you are far above this fallen world.

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not like those who turn

their backs on God and seal their fate. 

We have faith that assures our salvation.  (NLT)

                I am the LORD, and there is no other Savior.

                                      (Isaiah 43:11)

                                 God’s Glory

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do,

you must do all for the glory of God.  (NLT)

     For Christians, this simple truth gives our lives a meaningful purpose that is easy to understand and beneficial in all that we do.  When we are living in the Light and reading God's Word, it holds us accountable to all our thoughts and actions, which makes our life-journey a lesson worth living.  It causes us to think before we do anything that can hurt our relationship with God and other people.  Since the Lord has graciously given us the Way to escape eternal condemnation and live a godly life, is it not right that we honor and glorify Him?  Of course, it is, because God delights when we make Him the reason for living.  Now that we have been justified in the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus, we should make every effort to live for God, because He paid a hefty price for our salvation. 

     The Lord knows how we struggle with our sinful, fallen nature.  He knows how weak and vulnerable we are in the hands of the Enemy and his fallen world.  The Lord knows the weaknesses of our flesh and He knows firsthand, the temptations we face.  But through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we receive the wisdom and strength to overcome those sinful things that draw us away from God.  And I assure you, my friends, that whenever anyone overcomes the clever temptations of the devil, God’s glory will shine for the world to see. 

                                                      A Whisper of Truth

Glorify Me, dear child...for this is the reason I created you.  It is not easy to do in this sinful world, but when you commit your life to Me, I will show you how and give you the strength to pull it off.  By living for Me you will find the Truth and the Way to eternal life.

1 Corinthians 6:20

For you were bought at a price;

Therefore, glorify God in your body

and in your spirit, which are God’s.  (NKJ)

 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name.

                                         (Psalm 29:2)