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 and 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

                Your 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:

                       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 with-

hold 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 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 stance 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)

                            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)

                                True Wisdom

Psalm 111:10

Reverence for the LORD

              is the foundation

     of true wisdom. 

The rewards of wisdom

     come to all who obey Him.  (NLT)

     The word reverence can be translated as fear, which in both cases means that we should not only fear the LORD because of His sovereign power and authority over His creation, but we should also honor and respect Him in awe because He is our infinite Father. We would be wise to know and fear the consequences that sin brings into our lives, because hell is not a place that you want to spend eternity in. It is healthy for us to love, honor and respect the Lord God for sending the Holy Spirit into our lives to help guide us in righteous ways while living in this difficult world. He helps by giving us the strength to persevere in faith. Without the gracious wisdom that our Lord God and Savior, Jesus Christ, has shared with us, no one would escape the horrors of eternal hell. 

     As God fearing people who belong to the Lord, we should begin each day with thanksgiving and renewed reverence for the LORD, because our moment to moment lives depend on His amazing grace.  We must read His Word daily and pay close attention to what God wants us to know. We must know who God is, why He created us, and what lies beyond this life.  Without God’s wisdom, we could not survive the onslaught of troubles that hit without warning.  The Lord tells us to focus on the eternal things of life, rather than just living for the moment. When you know God, you will fear and respect Him and when you put this short life into its godly perspective, it will give you an everlasting peace that the world cannot give, nor take away.  Reverence for the One who created you, my friend, and accepting His authority over your life is wisdom at its eternal best. 

                              A Whisper of Hope 

Fear is a good thing, My child…for it brings you understanding that will save your eternal life.  For fear and respect is the Way to have everlasting peace.  By fearing God's condemnation that sin brings, holds you accountable and prepares you for the wonderful joy to come.

Hebrews 12:28

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable,

let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him

with holy fear and awe.  For our God is a devouring fire.  (NLT)

     

      “The fear of the LORD is true wisdom;

        to forsake evil is real understanding.”

                         (Job 28:28)

                      You're Safe!

Psalm 130:7

O Israel, hope in the LORD,

              for with the LORD

     there is mercy and with Him

              is abundant redemption.  (NKJ)

     Just as the people of Israel found hope, mercy, and redemption in the Lord God, so too, can every person who walks upon this earth. The only true hope that we have is found only in our Lord God and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Lord's mercy never changes and His unfailing love for us remains the same, regardless of our rebellious past and in spite of future failures.  The Lord's gift of forgiveness and salvation is for everyone. This cruel and unforgiving world is relentless in battering its people into submission and destroying their lives. But it doesn’t have to be this way, because our sovereign God is always searching for those who are in need of His sovereign help, especially those who humbly admit their need for forgiveness and redemption. 

     If you want to experience any real peace or joy in this life, you must first know the Truth about the One who created you and the life He created you to live, because it's the Truth that will set you free from the deadly power of sin and your fear of the unknown. When you live in the Way of God's Truth, you will have a lasting purpose that is safely in the protection of God.  Since the day death entered into our world because of sin, this life has been just one storm after another, never knowing when they will strike or what damage they will do.  Many people view these storms as punishment from God, and in some cases, they very well may be, but most of them are simply the consequences of living in a fallen world and making bad choices.  But with God guiding the Way, you will get through the storms and be stronger and wiser and better prepared for the next one knowing you are safe.

                     A Whisper of Hope

Your life is safely in My Hands, dear child…You need not worry about the storms of today, nor should you live in fear of the storms of tomorrow.  For when you trust Me, the victory will indeed be yours!  When you allow Me to walk you through the storms that can destroy you, you will not only find the best way to survive them, but you will benefit richly from them as well.  My Hope is sure, My mercy is perfect, and My Redemption is priceless.

Isaiah 49:26

“All the world will know that I, the LORD,

am your Savior and Redeemer, the Mighty

One of Israel.”  (NLT)

             Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, 

                  today, and forever.

                     (Hebrews 13:8)

                           The Search

Psalm 63:1

O God, You are my God. 

    I earnestly search for You. 

               My soul thirsts for You,  

     my whole body longs for You

 in this parched and weary land where

               there is no water.  (NLT)

     Like many before me, I had wandered deep into the dark and dangerous wilderness of life, where I found myself hopelessly lost, desperately thirsting for Truth, and finding none.  Then the Lord plucked me from the grips of death, graciously took me into His arms, and gave me a drink of living water that gave me a new life and a new heart. We have a Good Shepherd who searches for those who are wandering in the wilderness, hopelessly lost, and slowly dying.  I had, like so many lost and thirsty people, found myself drinking from the wrong cups, never satisfied, and sensing there was something missing and terribly wrong.  And I, like many others, learn the hard way, because no matter how much I consumed, it always left me empty and wondering why.

     When we surrender to the Lord He teaches us the Truth; that this fallen world cannot satisfy the true longings of our hearts and souls.  There is only one Way and only One God who can satisfy what we truly long for—He is our Lord God and Savior, Jesus Christ.  The world was not created to satisfy our every need, my friends.  What the fallen people of this world have created for our pleasure is not good for the eternal life of souls.  The world can only feed our carnal flesh; it cannot satisfy God's anger against our sinfulness, only the Savior can do that.  And that's what truly matters, because without Jesus there is only condemnation.  Without Jesus, there can be no eternal life. 

                A Whisper of Hope

Search for Me, My child…I Am the Bread of Life.  From My Word flows the living water that quenches your thirst and brings eternal life.  Drinking from the world’s cup of poison will bring you nothing but darkness and death.  Drinking from the cup of life that I offer will satisfy your deepest longings and give you eternal life.

Isaiah 58:11

The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water

when you are dry and restoring your strength.  You will

be like a well-water garden, like an ever-flowing spring.  (NLT)

                           “I am the Bread of Life;

           he who comes to Me will not hunger,

               and he who believes in Me will never thirst.”

                                  (John 6:35)

     Trusting God

Jeremiah 39:18

“For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall

by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you,

because you have put your trust in me,” says the LORD.” (NKJ)

     It was not easy for me to learn how to trust God with my life, because after years of trusting the world and others, I was quite leery in the trust department, especially when I could not see or touch the One I was trusting.  When the Lord rescued me from my self-destructive lifestyle, I was numbing the pain of the past and the hopelessness of the future.  My living apart from God and in the world, not only made me skeptical and wary of people, but it also caused a deep sadness that was dragging me down into the darkness. For me to learn how to trust the God that I thought dealt me a crummy hand, I had to believe that I truly mattered to Him and that He was not mean and out to do me in. I also had to earnestly believe His Word was the Absolute Truth and He had a meaningful purpose for me.  I had to learn how to live God's Way rather than my old misguided ways and that of the world’s. 

     The holy quest that God calls us on is a difficult road to follow, because the righteous standards that He calls us to live by go against everything this fallen world stands for and teaches us; it's a war for our hearts, minds, and eternal souls—a war against the most powerful Enemy of God; a dangerous foe we cannot see.  But the news is good, because Jesus has already won the war for us.  The not so good news is there are still many difficult battles to come and many hard lessons to be learned.  And even though our old ways and sinful habits are difficult to change, we have the Lord with whom all things are possible.  For encouragement when the battle is tough, I look back on my miserable life without the Lord and compare it to my present life with the Lord and the difference is totally amazing; like night and day!

                A Whisper of Hope 

Trusting Me, dear one…to guide your life-journey is not always an enjoyable adventure, but the destination is.  You must learn from your mistakes, because then, it will become much clearer to you that My Way is not only the best way, but it is also the Only Way.  So, let not your heart be troubled, for you are precious to Me and I would never lead you astray.

2 Samuel 22:2-4

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

The God of my strength, in Him I will trust.  (NKJ)

           “With men this is impossible, but with God

                   all things are possible.”

                       (Matthew 19:26)

                            Soul Keeper

Psalm 121:5, 7

The LORD is your

               keeper;

     The LORD shall preserve

               you from all evil;

He shall preserve your soul.  (NKJ)

     In my life-journey with the Lord, it became extremely reassuring and quite comforting knowing that the One who suffered and died to save the life of my soul, was carefully watching over my every-day life, especially with all the chaos and evil impacting the lives of everyone in this chaotic world.  Once I began to develop a personal relationship with our gracious and loving God, it enabled me to move forward in my life-journey of recovery without the usual fear of failure.  I knew that even though I would experience some defeat and failure is my new life, I could rely on the Lord to help me use my failures as an opportunity to grow in His grace and gain confidence in His saving works.

     This is how our incredible God works in the lives of those who belong to Him.  No matter who we are or how spiritually mature we think we are, we all get discouraged and disappointed by our mistakes and failures.  But when you know that the Lord God is always close and watching over you, rather than throwing in the towel and condemning you, you will be able to move forward knowing you have been forgiven.  We have a loving God, my friends, but even though He is gracious and merciful and all forgiving, He allows us to fail, because it is by His redeeming work of our failures and mistakes that His glory is proclaimed. For when He pulls us out of the muck of our discouragement and sets our feet back on solid ground, we know that our life is safely in His hands and we will shine brightly in the Light of the Keeper of our souls.

                          A Whisper of Hope 

You can sleep in Peace…My dear child, for I Am your Keeper who never sleeps.  My watchful eye is always open and I see all that goes on.  I Am always aware and hear your every sigh.  You are never left alone in the battles for your soul, and as long as you have the One who is your Strength and your Shield, you will find victory both now and forevermore!

Psalm 33:18-22

Behold, the eye of the LORD

               is on those who fear Him,

     on those who hope in His mercy,

to deliver their soul from death,

     and to keep them alive in famine. 

Our soul waits for the LORD;

     He is our help and our shield. 

For our hearts shall rejoice in Him,

     because we have trusted in His

               holy name. 

Let Your mercy, O LORD,

               be upon us,

     just as we hope in You.  (NKJ)

                        The LORD will provide.

                     (Genesis 22:14)

                 Safe Refuge

Psalm 34:21-22

Calamity will surely overtake

               the wicked,

     and those who hate the righteous

              will be punished. 

But the LORD will redeem those who

               serve Him. 

     No one who takes refuge in Him will

              be condemned.  (NLT)

     This heartfelt psalm written thousands of years ago, is a clear message from a troubled, yet trusting servant of God.  It's an easily understood message that everyone should pay very close attention to and take heed.  For these two verses are a short and to the point summery of the life God has given us; that whosoever turns their back on the Lord will suffer the consequences.  This dying world can only offer us temporal things at best; things that lead us away from our only Refuge; things that satisfy our longings for the moment and they're gone.  What good are all the worldly things we can gain today when we know they will be gone tomorrow?  Are a few short years of earthly pleasure worth the loss of your soul?  

     Sadly, there are many prideful people in this world who scoff at Christian living because they have been lied to by the greatest deceiver of all time, the devil.  These misguided souls usually have a disdain for the Christian, because those who belong to Christ Jesus (even when they have little), remain joyful in their faith as they wait on the Lord to bless them in the age to come—blessings beyond our limited imaginations—blessings that have no end.  Don’t be a duped, self-serving follower of the world, one who enjoys the moment and worries about dying later.  This is not a wise way to live, my friend.  God has given you this gift of life to glorify Him in the way you live; ways that will prepare you for the glorious eternal life to come.  For what you see now as excellent and good, is nothing compared to the glory that awaits all those who find refuge in the Lord.  You can hide in the darkness of this world and die forever, or run to the Lord and truly live forever.  With God, you are safe!

                      A Whisper of Hope

This world is not safe, My child…it reeks of death and decay.  I, on the other hand am a Safe Haven for those who serve Me faithfully.  I Am their Protector and Provider.  When you run to Me for refuge from this evil and dangerous world, you will find eternal life no matter what this world does.  Look to Me, your eternal Refuge.

Isaiah 51:6

Look up to the skies above, and gaze down on the earth 
beneath. For the skies will disappear like smoke, and the 
earth will wear out like a piece of clothing. The people of 
the earth will die like flies, but my salvation lasts forever.  
My righteous rule will never end!  (NLT)

                        LORD, You are my strength and fortress,

                     my refuge in the day of trouble. 

                                    (Jeremiah 16:19)

                       Power and Grace

Jeremiah 32:17, 18, 19

“O Sovereign LORD!  You have made the heavens and earth by

your strong hand and powerful arm.  Nothing is too hard for You! 

You are the great and powerful God, the Lord of Heavens Armies. 

You have all wisdom and do great and mighty miracles.  (NLT)

     For the people who make mother earth their god and rely solely on her as their source for life, there is a Truth that must be heard and understood while there is still time for them to hear it. This dying world and most of its people have been duped by the lies of the devil and it's drawing them away from their Creator, Provider, Protector, and Savior. The Lord has been calling out to the deceived people of this world for thousands of years, trying to rescue them from the darkness so they can live in the Light of His Truth. Our Sovereign God knows how futile it is to live apart from Him, for without His power and grace to sustain us, Satan and this fallen world will devour us. When we depend solely on the world to meet our needs, it is not only a foolish choice, but it is also wasting a precious life, because loving this world and this short life on it more than the LORD God, is living a death sentence—a life that is lived in vain and one without hope. 

     Our Lord wants every person He creates to rely on Him in trust, believing He will supply them with everything they need to live a righteously good life—a life filled everlasting joy and the hope of Heaven as their peace.  When many of us take the hand of God, He drags us out of our sin screaming and kicking, but He eventually sets us down firmly in the Light that leads to everlasting life.  And along the way we gain the wisdom to accept the hardships of life as the pathway to peace.  When you rely on the Lord, He is always with you and guiding your life-journey Home.  But if you deny the Lord and refuse to take His hand, the day of reckoning will come like a thief in the night, and you will beg God for another chance only to be denied because you denied Him.

                      A Whisper of Hope

Am your Creator…the One who knows you best.  I know everything that you will ever need for life, from the smallest to the greatest.  You must not worry yourself, dear child, for I will give you exactly what you need when you need it.  Trust and rely on Me to be your Provider, because I gave My life to save yours. I will never forsake you nor will I ever abandon you.

Hebrews 4:16

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious

God.  There we will receive His mercy, and we will

find grace to help us when we need it.  (NLT)

     How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD!

                         (Psalm 144:15)

                            Call on God

Psalm 28:1

To You I call, O LORD

               my Rock;

     do not turn a deaf ear to me.

 For if you remain silent,

      I will be like those who have

                gone down to the pit.  (NIV)

My journey through this life has taught me some very hard lessons; that living apart from God is a life lived in vain. Living without God is living a lie—it is living in darkness that is filled with shallow hope at best, because you believe that no matter what you do or what you gain, it will always come to an end as if it had never happened. Without our Lord God and Savior, Christ Jesus, there would be no eternal hope, for there would be no forgiveness, only condemnation. There would be no joy or lasting purpose—only death and more darkness. Without Jesus as our Advocate, our cries for mercy and grace would fall on deaf ears. If God the Holy Spirit was not living and actively working in this fallen world, it be a living hell for everyone, for there would be no grace—only the luck of the draw. 

     Christ Jesus is the only true and living God we have, and He is the only One who can keep us from the death and destruction that awaits this world and all those who belong to it.   If you can picture a world without Christ and His Church, you would picture a dark and brutal life, for it would be nothing but empty chaos and misery with no escape other than dying!  God hears all the cries of His suffering people, who are blindly grasping for answers and a hope for the future. And if they would only set aside the madness of this fallen world and call on God, quiet their hearts, and listen for His Still Small Voice, He would answer.  And while you wait in faith, the Lord will do what He always does best, which is bringing everlasting hope and blessed salvation. 

                     A Whisper of Hope

Take heart, My child…For I have overcome this dark and evil world.  I know just how cruel and difficult this world can be, for it put me to death.  This is why I died for you; to give you a hope and a future that will be filled with joy forever!

Jeremiah 10:10

But the LORD is the only true God,

the living God.  He is the everlasting King.  (NLT)

                      Life itself was in Him, and this life

                    gives Light to everyone.

                             (John 1:4)