I am thy servant; give me understanding,

that I may know thy testimonies.

Psalm 119:125 KJV

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Blessed are those who act upon the principles of the Gospel, which will cause us to behave justly to all those around us.

Our LORD of lords,  and King of kings, Jesus Christ  our Savior  and Surety, having paid our debt and ransom, secures and gives us freely all the blessings of salvation to every true believer.

The psalmists understood and pressed on for the word of God’s righteousness. No other salvation, but that by the Son, through His Father, and our Father,  is secured by that Word, which cannot fall to the ground.

The Lord’s word does not return void to His ears.

Isaiah 55:9-11

9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.

10  “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,

11  So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it”

He is the precipitous and Omnipresent wonder of all we undertake and all we encounter, and all we are.

When we ask the Father for understanding and knowledge He will open up the buds of our mind and our heart will bring forth clarity and the aptitude to apply it accordingly.

Speak from your heart to His heart

and wait for God and His Magnificence to

touch you in ways you never dreamed

possible.

Ask Him now if you haven’t before, to come into your heart and to “open further understanding” to His blessed Word and Voice, He listens to His children with sincerity and contrition in their hearts.

Amen~

The grass withereth,

the flower fadeth:

but the word of our God shall stand

for ever.

Isaiah 40:8

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.   Matthew 5:16

So what gets our light shining before men? And, what pleases God?

God has a plan for all of us..for all of mankind.  If we’re not on board with His plan,  or off on our own agenda without aligning with His Word, it can mean trouble on judgement day.

There is nothing wrong with being successful in finances, but it’s when wealth becomes an obsession and more important than God that ceases to make our light shine.

Our light shines brightest when we seek that which is the will of our Father in heaven.

It is when we proclaim His glory and define and live according to His doctrine of love and tolerance.

Money, cars, clothes, lifestyle of riches cannot buy salvation. Again, there is nothing wrong with being wealthy as a result of God’s blessings…just keep in mind again, no amount of money can buy salvation.   So, sometimes we see those “false preachers” begging for money promising your salvation.  Not going to happen.

There was only One who paid the price for our salvation.

The One who is the Light of the world.

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God  a ransom for him; For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth forever. That he should live for ever and not see corruption. For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.  

Psalm 49:7

This season of Christmas…when Christ started to “live” with us, when His Light lit up the darkness,  so too can we light up the room according to His purpose and His commandment.

Let your light shine!

Jesus came to fulfill the law, and to redeem us while offering us eternal salvation, and life through His sacrifice.

He was born, crucified, buried, and rose again.

He defeated death! He was victorious!

The author of salvation!

Hallelujah!

Spread His Word, and shine your light to those in darkness.

Whosoever, therefore shall break on of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the Kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the Kingdom of heaven.  

Matthew 5:19

With the touch of the Holy Spirit we can convey God’s truth to others. We should be doers of the Word as well.  If we teach truth and don’t do truth, we can be called hypocrites.

Our works alone are insufficient to enter heaven. We need to reach others while not showing off our knowledge of the Word. Some people may think they’re “better” than others. Not so!

Those who think of themselves as “holier than thou” are like smoke in God’s nose. (Isaiah 65:5)

Light up the world by yielding to the Holy Spirit and being a doer in conformity to His purpose while giving Him all the glory.

The law is good; man is bad. If we lived under the law only, not one of us would have sufficient works to enter heaven. We all fall short.

Humble yourself, repent.  Trust in god’s mercy and salvation, and then let your light shine for the Light of the world who so shined His for all mankind!

Amen

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.

The newly fallen snow glistened as it kissed the trees branches in my backyard. The pristine beauty akin to a painting on a greeting card. The fir tree standing the tallest among the trees…was magnificent and majestic at once.  Three squirrels danced around the tree foraging for their stored goodies.  The entire scene signified elegance and gave a sense of peace to the onlooker.  And, I said aloud, “Father, I behold Your magnificence in this classic winter scene.  I see Your works, and I hear Your voice.”

God is everywhere. He’s in the sound of a baby crying, a puppy yapping, a crow crowing, and in the sound of an orchestra playing softly.

We’re never alone. He’s with us always, in fact that’s one of His promises, “Lo, I’m with you always, even until the end of the world” Matthew 28:20.

There are times we have to push past hard times…but hang on because the tough times shall pass.

During this blessed season of Christmas, a lot of people are alone and feeling lonely missing a loved one. Someone out there, is a newly crowned widow or widower and hurting so badly.  Likewise, there are those who lost a dear one, a parent, a sibling, a friend…and feeling the pain from their death.

This season, of Christ…who is the epitome of love…reach out to those who need a hug, a word of encouragement and let them know they’re never alone.  Remind them of His Word…His promises, and His voice.

Listen, do you hear Him?

Sometimes His voice is so small and subtle.

Sometimes His voice can be silent…that’s the time to wait and listen, and know that He is God.  Psalm 46:10

Remember….no one gets through this life without hardship and pain, it’s part of life.  And some go through it sooner than others, but eventually it’ll touch everyone.  But, isn’t it so much better going through it with the LORD?   And, He promises we’ll be comforted when we hurt.

So, when you look at a picturesque scene like the one in my yard this morning.  Or view a breathtaking sunset…or see a new life come into this world, remember that God made it all possible.  Which brings me to the best message of all:  With God all things are possible.

Amen~

Peace and Joy to all.

Leviticus 26:12

‘I will also walk among you and be your God, and you shall be My people.

Deuteronomy 31:8

“The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

Psalm 113:3

From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the LORD is to be praised.

The LORD is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusted in him, and I am helped:

therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth;

and with my song will I praise him.  

Psalm 28:7

Psalm 3:3
But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.

The Lord brings us comfort in times of stress, sickness & grief. Ostensibly, He is there for our joyous moments & celebrations.

He alone brings the strength and comfort we need no matter the occasion or circumstance, in other words, He is our sole provider.

The Lord  brings us what we need, and best of all, when we need it. We can’t see beyond our scope of vision, whereas the LORD sees and knows all.  His Omnipotence is ever present and His untrammeled vision is not that of Man/Woman.

He alone can heal.

He alone can comfort.

He alone can provide.

He alone holds us up.

He alone is the foundation our our existence.

Trust in Him for all things.

And lean on Him.

He promises to be our answer to all that we need.

It’s in His Word.  Read it!

You will not only be pleased, but you will reap rewards of peace, joy, wisdom,

and endless love.

LOVE another name for our Father in heaven.

Amen~

O how love Thy law! It  is my meditation all the day. Thou through Thy commandments has made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding that all my teachers: for Thy testimonies are my meditation.  Psalm 119:97-99 KJV

We all know that meditating on God’s Word brings wisdom and Divine instruction, more than any instruction man/woman can bring forth. It’s through the dedication of meditation and seeking His face that we gain entry into the category of “wisdom” and “keen insight” straight from His mighty and powerful Word.

Wisdom.  We can all use more wisdom and understanding as we face our giants in the world today.  The prince of darkness rules the air and reigns in lies and confusion.  It is the Word and our belief that keeps our “feet steady” and strong in the LORD where the enemy can’t garner any kind of “stronghold” over us.

It is His Word and the Armor in which we wear that protects us from the lies, treachery, confusion, trickery, and perversion reigning today, just as it did so many years ago in the Bible.

Look around.  See and hear His Words of warning.  Open eyes. Open ears…seek His face and His kingdom in every crevice of life.  For with Him there is LIFE.  Without Him…there is utter darkness, that is to say “death” – spiritually speaking of course.

God is a loving Father who seeks to give us provisions and nutrients to harvest our growth in Him.  He longs to protect us through His mighty ways, through His omnipotence we are capable of victory…through Him only.  We cannot do it without Him.

With God we can do anything.

Without God we can’t do anything viable or enhancing of growth.

God is our sanctuary and our Rock.  There is none like Him.

When we accept and surrender to Him, and accept Him as our Lord and Savior, from the moment on He dwells within us!

Do you sometimes sit back and get emotional about WHO IS IN YOU?

The overwhelming fact of His Spirit inside…with us always…how awesome is that to have that kind of connection to the King of kings and Lord of lords.  Amen!

We have a long road ahead of us my brothers and sisters, and we can be prepared through His Word, and be protected by His grace.  Or we can go the other route which invariably will lead to a “gathering of self-destruction” perpetrated by “false and evil manipulations” of the world today.

God is the answer to EVERYTHING!

As one of the churches I pass along the way has on their billboard says:

“God answers Knee-mail”  and “God has His own Twitter account…located in the BIBLE.”  

And of course a favorite of so many people, an oldie but goodie that will ring in your ears forever.  Because truth will set you free and there is nothing more truthful than this saying:

                                              NO GOD…NO PEACE.

                                          KNOW GOD…KNOW PEACE.

                                                            AMEN!

Only be thou strong and very courageous that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses My servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.  This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and then thou shall have good success.  

Joshua 1:7-8 KJV

His Word and His message exude LOVE.  

His promises throughout the Bible, His ultimate sacrifice to save us are all powerful signs and examples of LOVE.

It’s through His example of pure, unadulterated, and unconditional love, which are the basic foundation, for His children to carry on His important message to all those we come in contact with.

 To be an extension of His “arm of love” is to allow the Spirit to guide us and for us to grow in the process.

God doesn’t look on the outside but instead, He looks inside at the heart of the person.  He also doesn’t care what your status is in life..He’s not interested in your monetary or materialistic worth…He’s interested in your heart and how you use it towards others.

Jesus said to “love one another as I have loved you” as a prime example of perpetuating His doctrine throughout the ages…in other words, it never gets old.

Love is limitless as is His loyalty and love for us.

To be in the center of His love is an experience that one can’t describe unless you’ve been there.  It’s like trying to describe “air” or “wind.”  You feel it, but you can’t place a color to it, or a texture…but you feel it.

So is God’s love.  He is as faithful as He was from day one of creation…and He is the same to all of His children.

He loves us.  He may not like the sins we sometimes fall into, but He loves us and forgives us over and over again.

The love of GOD supersedes all else.  There just isn’t anything that comes close nor anything as magnificent!

And…God Himself?  How would we describe Him?   I would sum it up in one word.  LOVE!

“Thank You Father God for Your hands of Love, for Your faithful heart, and for Your unconditional life affirming Love.  You are victorious in all that You do, all glory and honor belong to You and You alone…in Jesus name,  Amen.”