Words for Life

Jeremiah 15:16

Your words are what sustain me. They bring me great

joy and are my heart’s delight, for I bear your name,

O LORD God Almighty.  (NLT)

     Not only do the words of our Creator hold the universe in perfect order so the earth is able to sustain life, but God’s words are living words and they give us everything we need for living a healthy, righteous life that is pleasing to God and brings us much delight as well.  For when we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, we are filled with a non-decaying, everlasting wisdom that comes straight from the One who creates and sustains all life—a Savior who personally saved us from self-destructing sin and eternal condemnation.   When you surrender your life to the Lord, He will give you an eternal purpose with an everlasting destination.   Our Infinite God is the only being who has always been, who is perfect in every way, and is the only One with whom we can totally rely on and trust with our very life.  Every word of God is absolutely the undeniable truth and if faithfully lived day to day puts you on an incredible life-journey that you cannot possibly imagine. The Word of God will fill your troubled heart with everlasting peace and indestructible joy.  God’s Word brings truth where is none, hope when all is hopeless, and peace amidst the trouble.  God’s Word lights up our darkness, turns our fears into courage, and exposes our enemies for who they are.  And no matter who you are or where you live or what you have done, and no matter how hopeless and dark your circumstances may be, God’s Word has the power to change any life at any time.  The Lord sustains and provides with perfection, and although this world is on the road to destruction, you can trust our Great and Faithful Lord God to get you Home where you belong. 

                             A Whisper of Hope

Trust My Word…dear child, for it will give you life.  I have given you My Word because I love you. I don’t want to see anyone waste away in the evil of this perverse world.  I came to give you life to the fullest and it is through My Word that you will be set free from the decadence around you.

Job 34:14-15

If God were to take back His Spirit and withdraw His breath,

all life would cease, and humanity would turn again to dust.  (NLT)

            He will take care of you. He will not

           permit the godly to slip and fall.

                      (Psalm 55:22)

           Hope Renewed

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart,

               O God.

     And renew a steadfast

               spirit within me.  (NKJ)

     When I ponder the word renew, I think of taking something old and making it new.  I also think of the New Years resolutions that we make at the beginning of each new year to improve the things about our old life that aren’t so good.  To experience a renewed life, we must recommit your resolutions each and every day, rather than just once a year.  Because sin is our nature and we are prone to succumb to it, we must rely on some One much greater than ourselves, and that some One is the Lord our God, Jesus Christ.  Without the power of God backing us up our renewal will peter out and we go back to the old ways of sinning, which makes most of us feel like failures and we kick the can down the road until another new year.  But if you want to get rid of the habits that feed your sinful nature, you must begin with the transforming of your heart, for it's from the heart that true change really takes place.  And it's only the Lord God who can transform your calloused heart of stone into a soft heart of flesh that is filled with compassion and love for others—a heart that truly honors and glorifies the LORD.  Being creatures compelled by our habits, we must replace the old sinful habits (that lead us into the dark presence of the devil) with new godly habits that lift us up into the Light of the Living God. 

     If it's a renewed heart that you desire, my friend, ask God and He will not only transform your heart, but He will take you on an unbelievable journey of an eternal lifetime.  This life-transforming change does not instantly happen overnight, but gradually with steadfast faith and the daily renewal of your heart, mind, and soul.  There are many worldly ways of renewing your life that may sound great for the time being, but they cannot give you everlasting life.  But when you accept the transforming ways of the Lord, He will give you a new heart and a new life that is forever.  So join God's Plan and come to the throne of God’s amazing grace where you will experience the life-changing transformation that will give you a new heart, a new life, and renewed hope!

                                A Whisper of Hope 

Surrender your hard heart, child…and I will give you a new heart and a new start.  The pull of this wicked world is much too strong for you to resist without Me.  I did not create you to stand alone; it's not wise to even try, for many have tried and all have failed.

Galatians 5:17

The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is

just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. 

And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite

from what the sinful nature desires.  These two

forces are constantly fighting each other, and your

choices are never free from the conflict.  (NLT)

           For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

                          (Proverbs 23:7) 

                   World of God

Psalm 119:15-16

I will study Your Commandments

     and reflect on Your Ways.

I will delight in Your Principles

     and not forget Your Word.  (NLT)

     In order for us to intelligently follow any kind of precept for living, whether it is godly or worldly in nature, we must first weigh the choices we have, and then pursue the lifestyle we desire.  There is also the matter of the heart—do we want it bad enough to fully commit ourselves.  With that said, if you desire a godly lifestyle you must first surrender completely to God, admit your sins, receive God's forgiveness, and study His Word.  If you do this the Lord will send you the Holy Spirit, who will help you understand the Truth so you can apply it to your everyday living.  The precepts found in the Holy Word of God are timeless absolute Truths.  When the Lord God takes the reigns, He will guide you safely through this difficult life-journey, and you will know that you have made the most important choice of your life, for it's when you learn the absolute Truth and fully accept the Way of God that you are given a new and better life and the promise of an even better eternal life. 

     God loved us so much that He chose to personally come into our world and not only share His Truth with us, but He also paid the heftiest price of all to set us free from our bondage to sin and the fear of death so we could become all that we were created to be.  Living a Christian life does not take the fun out of living as the world wants you to believe.  Instead, it puts fun into its proper prospective and brings an everlasting joy unsurpassed by anything the world has to offer.  Your new godly nature will no longer crave the instant gratifying pleasures of your old sinful nature, because your desire to please God will take precedence over everything else in your life.  You will also be able to discern the pleasures and fun that God designed for us from the sinful cravings that this fallen world embraces.  Godly living leads to abundant blessings, everlasting joy, and eternal life, while the world’s ways leads to confusion, disappointments, and eternal darkness.  The world of God, my friends, is much better! 

                                   A Whisper of Hope

When you follow My Way…dear child, you follow the Truth.  Living in this world can be anything but enjoyable, but in the New Heaven, on the New Earth your eternal life will be everything enjoyable and so much more.  Live this life with Me, and you will become a citizen of My world. 

Romans 8:6-8

If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is death. 

But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life

and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. 

It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will.  That is why

those who are still under the control of their sinful nature

can never please God.  (NLT)

        For the Word of God is full of living power.

                                (Hebrews 4:12)                      

             Heart of Truth

1 John 3:19-20

It is by our actions that we know we are living in the truth,

so we will be confident when we stand before the Lord, even

if our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts,

and He knows everything.  (NLT)

     In order to find the real reason for this life we must first seek the Creator and His absolute Truth.  The most brilliant secular minds of the world would have you believe there are no absolutes in this ever-changing universe that was created from a big bang, especially when it comes to what is true and what is not; to what is wrong and what is right.  These dark minds of the world try to convince us that truth does not exist, because what is true today may not necessarily be true tomorrow; what is true for you may not be so for me.  Therefore, the truth is what we want it to be; what makes us happy and feel good about ourselves.  Unfortunately, this kind of man-made truth that sounds reasonable to most people, is nothing but a flat out lie created by the father of lies, the devil. 

     If it’s the truth you are seeking, my friend, the place to begin is in the written Word of God, inspired by the Author of life and Creator of the universe.  I believe the first truth you must grasp and hold firmly is that God is the Creator and He has all Authority over His creation. This is not only absolutely true, but it also sheds some much needed Light on the lies that this fallen world has forced upon us.  The second absolute we must take seriously is that God holds us personally accountable for the way we live.  Like it or not, the Lord is King and His Truth prevails.  Without the absolute Truth, there would be no order to the chaos.  It would be survival of the fittest, with no limits and no restraints.  We would be dictated by the law of kill or be killed.  Without God there would be no goodness in this evil world that denies the Truth.   When we live and love like Jesus the absolutes of life are proven.  Living God’s infallible absolutes in faith = Everlasting Joy and Eternal living!

                                A Whisper of Hope

My Truth reigns, dear child…and it never changes.  There are many false truths that seem right on the surface, but they only lead into absolute darkness.  Be in My Word and know how to live in the Truth!

Isaiah 59:13-15

We know that we have rebelled against the LORD. 

We have turned our backs on God. We know how

unfair and oppressive we have been, carefully plan-

ning our deceitful lies.  Our courts oppose people

who are righteous, and justice is nowhere to be

found.  Truth falls dead in the streets, and fairness

has been outlawed.  (NLT)

         A God of truth and without injustice; 

               righteous and upright is He.

                    (Deuteronomy 32:4)

           Give it Up

1 John 1:8-9

If we say we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves

and refusing to accept the Truth.  But if we confess our

sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to

cleanse us from every wrong.  (NLT)

     Everyone but Jesus is born into this world with a sinful nature, which is simply our rebellious nature to disobey God and His righteous will for our lives.   Most of us tend to either ignore the Creator of life altogether or we simply deny His authority over our lives and carve out an existence of our own liking, disregarding most of God’s laws.  And as sinful people puffed up with selfish pride, we quite often become so consumed with our own pleasure seeking that we forget about God all together.  We tend to follow our own dark misguided ways that go against the holiness of God and if gone unchecked, will pull us deep into the darkness of this wicked world unaware of the dire consequences.  So for most of us, we eventually find ourselves so lost in the darkness that we become discouraged, confused, hopeless, guilt ridden, ashamed, and depressed.   And it was in this lost state that I found myself (like many others) looking forward to the end of my story.  But there is a wonderful Way to escape the darkness before your story ends, because if you don't find the Way out, you will find yourself trapped in a darkness that never ends. 

     To start your journey out of the darkness, you must first acknowledge your sinful ways and bring them to the Savior, Christ Jesus.  For only God can forgive your sins and only His blood can cleanse you from all unrighteousness.  Only Jesus can deliver us from our Hell bound journey's and give us a new eternal life in Him.  It was an awesome feeling to unload the things I did and thought about in the darkness of this world; a lost and lonely life that rewarded me with a lot of guilt and shame, and a lot of sorrow and pain that would not go away.  To find the Way out of the darkness and be freed from the bondage of sin and the fear of death, you must come boldly to the throne of our gracious God and Savior and bring all your sins with you, where He will forgive, forget and cleanse you white as snow.

                              A Whisper of Hope

Come to Me, dear child…so I can lighten your load and give you rest.  For there is nothing that I cannot carry, nor is there anything I cannot not forgive, for I AM God, the final Judge Advocate.  I will remember your sins no more, and shield you under the shadow of My wings.

Colossians 3:5

So put to death the sinful, earthly things

lurking within you. Don’t be greedy for the

good things of this life, for that is idolatry.  (NLT)

                 Give your burdens to the Lord, 

            and He will take care of you.

                    (Psalm 55:22)

                  Amazing Grace

Galatians 2:21

I am not one of those who treats the grace of God

as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping

the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.  (NLT)

     It is only because of God’s tender mercy, His amazing grace, and His perfect love that we have any chance of escaping the Final Judgment and the eternal condemnation that we all deserve.  One of the reasons that God wrote the Ten Commandments was to show us how disobedient and sin-weak we really are; to show us how desperately we need His help.  It is our fallen nature to love sin and rebel against the holiness of God.  We would all fail miserably if it were not for God’s intervention, for without the Savior we would all die in our sin and be eternally entombed in the darkness of Hell.  It is simply impossible for us to live a sinless life even though the Lord created us in His own likeness.  God sets a high standard because sin cannot be in Heaven.   We needed a sinless Savior and so God came into the world.  He became our sin and died our death.  It is through the atoning blood of Christ Jesus that we are cleansed of all sin, clothed in righteousness, and saved by His amazing grace. 

     Although Jesus was born without the human sinful nature, He grew up fully human and had to deal with the same temptations to sin as we all do.   And because He was able to live a sin free life, Jesus became the spotless, once and for all time, sacrificial Lamb of God, taking the sins of the world and paying the full price that was due.  By hanging on a cross and shedding His blood, Jesus saved the world.  He defeated sin and the grave and ascended into Heaven where He sits at the right hand of the Father pleading our case and forgive our sins.  And even though we continue to sin and fall short of God’s standard, we have the power of the Holy Spirit to help us overcome our sin addiction, and we have the forgiveness of Jesus when we fail.  Treasure the gift of your salvation, rejoice in the amazing grace you received from God, and hold tightly to the blessed hope it brings.  And let no day pass you by, dear friend, without verbally proclaiming your deepest thanksgiving and praise to the Lord God your Savior who accomplished what you could have never done.

                                A Whisper of Hope

You cannot comprehend, child...the love I have for you this side of Heaven.  I hung on a cross and died a criminal’s death to save you from your sin.  You’ll never know the extent of the wrath I took in your place. What I did, I did for you.  My grace is sufficient and my mercy is just.

Romans 8:1-2

So now there is no condemnation for those who

belong to Christ Jesus.  For the power of the life-

giving Spirit has freed you through Christ Jesus

from the power of sin that leads to death.  (NLT)  

      We give thanks to You, O GOD, we give thanks!

                               (Psalm 75:1)

       Everything Good

Proverbs 13:14

The advice of the wise is like a

          life-giving fountain;

     those who accept it avoid the

          snares of death.  (NLT)

     True wisdom comes only from the LORD our God, and every word of Scripture is God breathed and without error.  Although the Bible was penned by human hands, every word is God inspired.  Christ Jesus, the Word of Life, has been our connection to the heavenly realms since God created mankind.  Wisdom speaks to us from the pages of the Bible; it was simply designed so people could understand the truth about life and death, to give us clear understanding and hope, to give us the how's and why's of life, and to give us the Truth about God and His Great Plan.  One of the most important truths I have learned from the Bible is that everything good comes from our God in Heaven, while everything else comes from the bowels of Hell and Satan.  All that comes down from Heaven is God directed and brings us true Light, while all that comes from the darkness below is Satan directed and enslaves us to evil.  The wisdom from Heaven is both pure and holy and leads to eternal life, but the wisdom of this world is purely deceitful and evil and leads to eternal death.  Man-made wisdom is flawed and foolish and causes a lot of confusion and doubt that eventually bring us into a mindless state of depression and utter hopelessness of heart. 

     Don’t be fooled by the world’s short-sighted wisdom my friend, because it is nothing more than flawed human speculation that can change on a whim and turn against you in a heartbeat.  There is no absolute truth when it comes to human wisdom, nor is there much difference in good or bad, for it is all relative and now a personal preference.  The world’s wisdom is just pure Satanism and has many ugly consequences that are both costly and deadly, both in this life and in the next one as well.  Do not be deceived by the smooth sounding ideology of this fallen world that always sounds good, but really isn’t.  Instead, be blessed with the Wisdom of God that never changes, can always be trusted, and promises not to leave you unsatisfied and disappointed.  God’s Word is infallible and true—words that will bring you into the very Presence of the Living God who created you. 

                             A Whisper of Hope

To know eternal wisdom, dear child…is to know Me.  Man’s wisdom is not only foolish, but is deceiving and deadly to boot.   The world’s foolish wisdom has one purpose; to draw you away from My Truth and suck you into its darkness.  Your only Hope comes from above; not below.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for

teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in

righteousness, so that the man of God may be

thoroughly equipped for every good work.  (NIV)

                   “Man shall not live by bread alone,

           but by every word that proceeds from 

                      the mouth of God.”

                                 (Matthew 4:4)

              Power of One

Hebrews 10:23, 25

Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say

we have, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. 

And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some

people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially

now that the day of His coming back again is drawing near.  (NLT)

     In these last days our world is being consumed with deception and ravaged by unthinkable evil that has darkened the hearts of the many lost souls who have little hope.  But not so for those of us who belong to Christ Jesus, because we know He is coming soon to end the madness and remove all ungodliness from our world.  It is for this reason that we, the children of Light, should never withhold the saving Light that the Lord has so graciously shinned upon our own, once darkened lives.  Now, more than ever before is the time to warn and encourage all peoples with the Truth about the fast-tracked, end-time drama that is being played out before our very eyes.  We must share the only Hope there is for life; Hope that not only brings the peace of God into all the madness, but gives us the strength to persevere the onslaught of trouble and persecution that will continue to plague this world until that moment of the Lord’s return. 

     Human beings do not have what it takes to stand alone against the powers of darkness and evil, but when we unite together in Christ as one righteous body, we have the Greater Power.  Just as we need God’s sovereign grace to live, so too, do we need the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit to endure.  For our gracious God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, whether they are righteous or wicked, but He desires all people to repent of their sinful ways and learn how to live a life that is worthy of God’s honor.  Lord Jesus has commissioned His disciples to proclaim the Good News of His saving Light and lead His lost and hopeless ones into the place of salvation and eternal life.  There are many false prophets and wannabe gods of Satan who hunger for our souls and will eat us alive.  And only the Spirit of God has the power to save and keep us free from the deadly jaws of the Enemy.   And when we stand together in His Power my friends, we are one mighty force to be reckoned with!

                                                                    

                               A Whisper of Hope

Hold on firmly, My child…for the ride is rough.  The evil powers of darkness that are driving this world are well focused and relentless in their pursuit against Me.  And it is only through My Power that anyone can escape the everlasting flame that burns forever and refuses to let you die and be consumed!  Break free from the darkness and stand strong with Me in the Light!

Ezekiel 33:11

As surely as I live, says the Sovereign LORD,

I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. 

I only want them to turn from their wicked ways

so they can live.  (NLT)

      Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding 

                in the work of the LORD.

                   (1 Corinthians 15:58)

           Less is Better

John 3:30-31

He must become greater and greater, and I must

become less and less.  He has come from above

and is greater than anyone else. I am of the earth,

and my understanding is limited to the things of

earth, but He has come from heaven.  (NLT)

     In order to understand the things of God we must first get over ourselves and put life into its proper perspectives, especially when it comes to who the Creator is and who the created are.  In reality, everyone who creates something is always greater than that which he has created; much like a potter is with whatever he is making with his hands.  This simple analogy was developed by the greatest Designer of all time and it’s absolute, especially when it comes to describing the relationship between God and His creation.  Until we believe that it was our Almighty God who created everything that exists, we will continue to pursue and focus on our own greatness during our meager existence on this earth that is short lived at best.  Thinking this way leaves little or no room for getting to know the One who gifted us with life.  And if we are to experience the richness of life that God intended for us, we must first know our Creator and believe the simple how’s and why’s of life.   For it is only then that you can rise above your meager human existence to live a godly and honorable life that glorifies God, who will in His own time, return the favor. 

     In order for us to live a godly life in humility, we must stop focusing only on what this created world can give or do for us, then we can use our limited time more wisely discovering the Truth. God is greater, bigger, and more powerful than His entire created universe combined. And even though we are incredibly small and seemingly insignificant in the vastness of God’s immense created universe, He has chosen us above all else to share in the eternal glory of His Kingdom.  It is not such a bad thing my friends, that you consider yourself lesser than, for when you do, you will surely rise above the insignificant greatness of this fallen world so you can walk and talk with our most incredible and amazing God, because He designed and planned it this way.

                                                                

                               A Whisper of Hope

There is none greater than I…For “I AM WHO I AM.”  There is no other who is able save you from eternal darkness.  I am a just and holy God with whom you can safely invest your earthly life in; an investment that will last forever. When you humble yourself before Me, you will raise above the futility of human greatness and find your place in My Great Plan.  Think less of yourself and more of Me, and start an amazing life-journey that only gets better.

Jeremiah 18:3-6

“Go down to the shop where clay pots and jars are made. 

I will speak to you while you are there.” So I did as He told

me and found the potter working at his wheel.  But the jar

he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so the pot-

ter squashed the jar into a lump of clay and started again. 

Then the LORD gave me this message: “O Israel, can I not

do to you as this potter has done to his clay?  As the clay

is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand.”  (NLT)

        The person who has the power to bless

                 is always greater than the

                   person who is blessed.

                          (Hebrews 7:7) 

                   Spirit Power

Romans 8:6-7

If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is

death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind,

there is life and peace. For the sinful nature is

always hostile to God.  It never did obey God’s

laws, and it never will.  (NLT)

     The only way anyone can refrain from following their sinful nature is through the Power of God, the Holy Spirit, because our nature to sin is just too powerful. Most people sin without really thinking about it because they don't know they are sinning. We have no choice in the matter of our birth and the sin nature attached to it, but the moment we begin to think for ourselves we begin to act upon our nature to sin. Although God created us with the sense of right and wrong, He also gave us the freedom to make our own choices, whether right or wrong.  And it is these choices that not only determine our earthly lifestyles, but they also determine our eternal destiny as well. We all come into this world as sinners and we will all leave this world a sinner, and without the blood of Jesus we are condemned to die the sinner's second death.  The human will is much weaker than our nature to sin is, so sinning becomes almost as natural as breathing. Because sin seeks to satisfy our inherent carnal pleasures, we tend to do it even though we know the consequences are risky at best. 

     The curse of sin and death is indeed a mighty force to be reckoned with—one that is satanic driven and much too powerful for human strength alone. We must have the sovereign power of God the Father if we are to win the battles for our hearts and souls.  We must have the indwelling of God the Holy Spirit to successfully fight the Enemy, and we need God the Son as our Savior.  We should take advantage of the love that the Lord has for us, because He has broken the power of sin and the fear of death that holds us in bondage. There is no One more sovereign than the Almighty God of creation and there is no One more gracious and forgiving than our Lord God and Savior. And with the Power of the Holy Spirit, you have God completely on your side!

                                A Whisper of Hope

Be Mine, dear child…for I love you with a love beyond your understanding.  I gave you My life and I ask you for yours.  You cannot stop the sin that you so love doing without the power of the Holy Spirit that is mine to give upon your salvation.  Ask—and you shall receive!

Galatians 5:16-18

So I advise you to live according to your new life in the

Holy Spirit. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful

nature craves.  The old sinful nature loves to do evil,

which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants.

And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from

what the sinful nature desires.  These two forces are

constantly fighting each other and your choices are never

free from this conflict.  (NLT)

          For His Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts.

                                               (Romans 8:16)

        The Light Way

 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 16

Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who

are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender

care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. 

No matter what happens always be thankful, for this is

God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.  (NLT)

     As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, Christians must live in the Light of God’s Truth.  The Lord has commissioned us to shine His Light of eternal life on those who live in darkness.  The life-saving Truth that we carry in our hearts is not just for a select few, but for everyone to hear and accept.  Without the Truth we will not find much peace or lasting joy in this dark world filled with lost souls who are crying out for some blessed light that would give them real hope.  Sadly, the lost souls of this struggling world are dependent upon their governments, other people, or on themselves to meet their needs, rather than depending on their Creator and Provider.  Many people will discover, as I did, just how hopeless this difficult life becomes without God’s direction and provision, because when you trust and rely on the world’s array of empty promises you will inevitably find yourself dissatisfied, discouraged, bitter and resentful, and angry at the world or God or both for your seemingly hopeless circumstances. 

     This is why believing Christians must not hide in the Truth they have and then sit back looking forward to that great and awesome Day when Jesus Christ removes His Church.  For when this day suddenly arrives, all hell will break lose and many lost and hopeless souls will lose their lives violently and forever—including people you know and love who have rejected Christ Jesus.  Even though we are limited in our individual abilities to touch the masses, our God is not, for He is Light. As Jesus’ disciples we are called to shed God’s much needed Light in this dark and damned world wherever we are, because there are many lost souls who are longing for what we know and have, because they are not finding it in the world.  Shine God’s Light dear brothers and sisters, on the people trapped in their darkness, so they, too, can avoid that terrible day when God’s just wrath is poured out from the heavens to destroy all those who love themselves and the world rather than loving the Lord God Almighty.

                                                                  

                              A Whisper of Truth

Carry My Message, dear child…Do not bury this treasure or hide in it, but shine the Light, so the lost can see where they are headed and avoid condemnation.  Invest in the many lives that are desperate for hope and help them escape the darkness of the grave.  I AM that Blessed Hope.

Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus came and told His disciples, “I have been given

complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore,

go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them

in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 

Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have

given you.  And be sure of this: I am with you always, even

to the end of the age.” (NLT)

   

   God is Light and there is no darkness in Him at all. 

                               (1 John 1:5)

                Never Ending

Colossians 3:3, 5

For you died when Christ died, and your

real life is hidden with Christ in God. So

put to death the sinful, earthly things

lurking within you.  (NLT)

     Our merciful Lord God left the glory of Heaven to be born into this sin-filled world as a man of flesh and blood so He could do for us what we could not do for yourselves—to save us from eternal Hell.  Jesus shed His perfect blood as the final sacrificial Lamb of God, which cleansed the world of its rebellion against our holy God.  When you accept the death of Jesus as your own death to sin, you are born again into a new life wearing Jesus' robe of righteousness.  So when the Father sees you now, He sees the righteousness of His Son and you will remain holy in God’s sight until your sanctification is complete.  Jesus died for the sins of mankind so we would have the Way to escape God’s final wrath and condemnation.  But the most amazing part of this undeserved gift of salvation is that Jesus defeated sin and death for us and just as He was resurrected from the grave into a new eternal body and was taken up into the glory of Heaven, so too will all believing Christians.

    God had the plan for man’s redemption before the foundation of the world was made. God wants no one to miss out on the glory of Heaven—He wants no one to suffer the eternal agony of Hell.  God is holy and perfect and we must also be holy and perfect if we want to live in His Presence forever.  And the only way we can live in God's Holy Presence in heaven, my friends, is through Jesus Christ our risen Lord God.   Our holy God will not share His presence with sin, much like light and darkness cannot share the same time and space.  This is why we all need the covering of the Son, for it is through His sacrificial death that we have been reconciled with the Father. There is no better offer than the gift of salvation, and there is no other Way to escape the wrath of God’s final judgment.  And there is no better way to glorify the One who created you and then came to earth and saved you, than by trading your old life of sin for a new life in Him. 

                                                              

                                 A Whisper of Hope

Die with Me, dear child…and live your new life close to Me, for I give graciously and generously. Don’t let this evil world tempt you away from Me, for I know you are weak and unable to stand on your own.   I have made it so you could walk in My Presence any time and anywhere, so put on My robe of righteousness and truly live!

Ephesians 1:4

Long ago, even before He made the world, God loved

us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault

in His eyes.  His unchanging plan has always been to

adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself

through Jesus Christ.  And this gave Him great pleasure.  (NLT)

           So now we can rejoice in our wonderful

                new relationship with God.

                        (Romans 5:11)

         Simple Truth         

Proverbs 1:32-33

For the turning away of the simple

               will slay them,

     and the complacency of fools will

               destroy them;

But whoever listens to Me will

               dwell safely,

     and will be secure, without fear

               of evil.  (NKJ)

     The Book of Proverbs is the God given wisdom of King Solomon that is timeless in its truth.  It gives us a clear picture of sound, reliable wisdom from the Creator of all wisdom and truth.  If the wisdom from God is used wisely, it brings our lives a true and lasting purpose that is not only highly valuable for us now but has eternal value as well.  Knowing and living in God’s wisdom is critical for living this life, because we must have the ability to discern the foolishness of man- made wisdom (which brings temporary pleasure and eternal darkness) from the godly wisdom, that brings us hope in the Light of true living.  The wisdom of God is not only concise and to the point, but was made simple so that everyone could understand it.  When you build the foundation of your life on God’s Word and are guided by His wisdom, you experience the kind of pleasure and joy in living that is unknown to those who pursue the ways of the world. 

     When you are a child of the Living God you know where the Lord is leading you and why you are being lead there.  By following God’s ways and His infinite wisdom we are able to learn the truth about life and death, which is something that people desperately need, for they are being led away from God’s Truth and down the paths of Satan.  When people simply reject God, they live only to pursue their own selfish needs that satisfy their lustful desires, and if this misdirection is not diverted, it will lead into the hellish darkness of the abyss.  When you walk wisely alongside the Lord, listening, meditating, and following His wisdom for life, you will travel this life-journey in peace, knowing that God will never lead you astray.  God’s wisdom has the power to defeat the evil that consumes this foolish and wayward world—and it’s available for all who seek it.

                                       A Whisper of Hope

I Am the Voice of Wisdom, dear child...Do not listen to the call of manmade wisdom that threatens your very soul by leading you into darkness of this evil world.  The foolish and sin filled wisdom of this fallen world pursues you with a vengeance to be against My Infinite Wisdom, and when ignored, you will be filled with lingering sorrow and regret that never goes away!

1 Kings 4:29-30

And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great

understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand

on the seashore.  Thus Solomon’s wisdom excelled

the wisdom of all the men of the East and all the

wisdom of Egypt.  (NKJ)

     You will keep on guiding me with Your council,

               leading me to a glorious destiny.

                             (Psalm 73:24)