Have You Forgotten? From Luke Chapter 24: "Things We Forget
We forget that:
1.Jesus is NOT dead. vs.1-6
2.Jesus is NOT distant. vs.15 the unrecognized Christ (vs.16)
3.He is NOT deaf. vs.17
4.He is NOT disinterested. vs.19
5.He is NOT defeated. vs.3,25,26,*esp.36-39,40-46
6.He left us directions. vs.49 (Remember vs.6,8)"
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Waiting
This is an article from an email newsletter created especially for my children a decade ago. I have been wanting to republish these so from time to time I willl share one.
9:01 AM 04/08/2001
Mom's Musings.....Thinking on Things
"And therefore, will the LORD wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait upon Him." Isaiah 30:18
It seems that there is always some area in our life that we are learning to wait on the LORD. He uses this as a discipline in our lives continually. Although it is trying for us, He is a good God and withholding the answer is part of the best plan he has for us.
His ideal for us is that we would learn from each waiting experience that His way is best, and that as we are waiting, we can look forward to the conclusion with absolute confidence that His way is perfect. During the waiting times, He offers grace and peace for the asking.
As a woman, I have personally experienced what is one of the hardest experiences in life...awaiting the birth of a child. How Satan would torment me with fearful thoughts and anxiety during those months!
At that time I did not know the promises of God, so just cowered at these attacks and hoped and yes prayed that everything would turn out right! The aspect that probably bothered me most during those times was my total lack of control.
As Christians, we can face life's earthly uncertainties knowing that GOD is always at work....that He is in absolute control, and that He is withholding the conclusion to present it in His perfect timing. His way is best...He does this to prove His compassion, grace and mercy in our lives, to glorify Himself, and for other reasons to be revealed in eternity. However we can be sure that all is done with His Perfect love toward us.
No Greater Joy !!!
lll John 4
Rev.Sat.Jan 15,2010
9:01 AM 04/08/2001
Mom's Musings.....Thinking on Things
"And therefore, will the LORD wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait upon Him." Isaiah 30:18
It seems that there is always some area in our life that we are learning to wait on the LORD. He uses this as a discipline in our lives continually. Although it is trying for us, He is a good God and withholding the answer is part of the best plan he has for us.
His ideal for us is that we would learn from each waiting experience that His way is best, and that as we are waiting, we can look forward to the conclusion with absolute confidence that His way is perfect. During the waiting times, He offers grace and peace for the asking.
As a woman, I have personally experienced what is one of the hardest experiences in life...awaiting the birth of a child. How Satan would torment me with fearful thoughts and anxiety during those months!
At that time I did not know the promises of God, so just cowered at these attacks and hoped and yes prayed that everything would turn out right! The aspect that probably bothered me most during those times was my total lack of control.
As Christians, we can face life's earthly uncertainties knowing that GOD is always at work....that He is in absolute control, and that He is withholding the conclusion to present it in His perfect timing. His way is best...He does this to prove His compassion, grace and mercy in our lives, to glorify Himself, and for other reasons to be revealed in eternity. However we can be sure that all is done with His Perfect love toward us.
No Greater Joy !!!
lll John 4
Rev.Sat.Jan 15,2010
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Thinking on Things January 2011
Do you make lists? I tend to do that, especially as I get older. It does help me to not forget what needs to be accomplished, or attained. Somehow I am impressed to go toward a simple list for this New Year. I believe this list will guide me in the days ahead to remain focused on what is important. To assess things of true (value) it is necessary to judge by THE TRUTH, God's Holy Word to me.
1.Recognize my purpose: To love God, to be devoted to Him. He wanted someone to love and be loved by Him. He loves me because I am His child. What I do is noted by Him, but that is not why He loves me. He has goals for me, but that is not why He created me. If I love God the way He desires to be loved I will be fulfilling the desire of His heart! It will lead to the acts of love and obedience that my being is equipped by God for.
Revelation 4:11 "Thou art worthy O Lord, to receive Glory (praise and adoration), and Honour (respectful obedience) and power (my strength and ability): for Thou hast created all things and for Thy pleasure they are and were created."
2.Recognize the plan: To love the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind. It is an intentional, fervent love, that will involve my emotions, my physical body, and the submission of my will (willing to, wanting to) do the things of His good pleasure. This is a constant,trusting love that He actually develops in me as our relationship grows. This is a wonderful, mysterious love unlike any earthly relationship, since it is built on trusting my all-perfect and truthful God Who will never break a promise to His child!
Luke 10:27 "Thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD with all thy heat, with all thy with all thy soul,; and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself."
3.Recognize the priorities: Next, to impart His love to others. Only by developing my relationship with Him, will I then love and help others the way He wants them to be loved. Unconditionally. In this sharing of my beloved, I cannot hold myself back. My motive will be love. Jesus personified this example for us.
John 17:26 "And I have declared unto them Thy name, and will declare it, that the love wherewith Thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them."
4.Recognize His presence and power: God Himself is ever-present with me as the Holy Spirit. He is within and without. He guides,leads,and empowers me. How I thrill as I write this because God alone knows the path ahead this year. It may be a dark path that He will enlighten, or a steep path that is hard and rocky. It may be that He will need to carry me. His loving care for me will never fail.
Ephesians 4:30 " And grieve not the Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." "What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God and ye are not your own,? Ye are bought with a price...therefore glorify God in your body and in your Spirit, which are God's." "...for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God and they shall be my people.
" I Corinthians 6:19,20,2 Corinthians 6:16 "Greater is He that isin you than he that is in the world."I John 4:4
1.Recognize my purpose: To love God, to be devoted to Him. He wanted someone to love and be loved by Him. He loves me because I am His child. What I do is noted by Him, but that is not why He loves me. He has goals for me, but that is not why He created me. If I love God the way He desires to be loved I will be fulfilling the desire of His heart! It will lead to the acts of love and obedience that my being is equipped by God for.
Revelation 4:11 "Thou art worthy O Lord, to receive Glory (praise and adoration), and Honour (respectful obedience) and power (my strength and ability): for Thou hast created all things and for Thy pleasure they are and were created."
2.Recognize the plan: To love the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind. It is an intentional, fervent love, that will involve my emotions, my physical body, and the submission of my will (willing to, wanting to) do the things of His good pleasure. This is a constant,trusting love that He actually develops in me as our relationship grows. This is a wonderful, mysterious love unlike any earthly relationship, since it is built on trusting my all-perfect and truthful God Who will never break a promise to His child!
Luke 10:27 "Thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD with all thy heat, with all thy with all thy soul,; and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself."
3.Recognize the priorities: Next, to impart His love to others. Only by developing my relationship with Him, will I then love and help others the way He wants them to be loved. Unconditionally. In this sharing of my beloved, I cannot hold myself back. My motive will be love. Jesus personified this example for us.
John 17:26 "And I have declared unto them Thy name, and will declare it, that the love wherewith Thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them."
4.Recognize His presence and power: God Himself is ever-present with me as the Holy Spirit. He is within and without. He guides,leads,and empowers me. How I thrill as I write this because God alone knows the path ahead this year. It may be a dark path that He will enlighten, or a steep path that is hard and rocky. It may be that He will need to carry me. His loving care for me will never fail.
Ephesians 4:30 " And grieve not the Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." "What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God and ye are not your own,? Ye are bought with a price...therefore glorify God in your body and in your Spirit, which are God's." "...for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God and they shall be my people.
" I Corinthians 6:19,20,2 Corinthians 6:16 "Greater is He that isin you than he that is in the world."I John 4:4
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Enjoy a Thankful Thanksgiving
Have a thankful Thanksgiving!
That is what I have decided must be the correct holiday greeting.Tomorrow will be the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday.Whatever the day may bring, it will probably bring comparisons to other years, other Thanksgiving dinners. Whether it seems better or worse, it will be original. Practically almost
the same or possibly very different.
What will your Thanksgiving day be? Will it be in the same location as always with the same people as always? Maybe new acquaintances will be at the table. Perhaps others may be gone, either just this time, or from now on.
Will you be thankful for the changes as well as the expected? Major changes may be at the least unsettling, possibly devastating were it not for the unchanging Christ Who is always with us. He will ease us into a new situation with His comforting and encouraging presence.
You can have a Thankful Thanksgiving because you are not alone
and can be grateful for the constancy of His
love.
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever."Heb.13:8
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:18
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Ultimate True Experience
I could say, "This was the hottest summer ever!" This would definitely not be the truth. Statistics and records could factually prove that to be an incorrect statement. However, just by adding two little words to this statement I can qualify it to be the truth as I know it. "This was the hottest summer ever for me."
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Mountaintop or Valley
Mountaintop or Valley?
Isn't it interesting that we usually remember circumstances only if they fit in one of two categories: really good or really bad. Think about it and I believe you will agree. In fact it is quite difficult to remember the details of an ordinary day, since many times they just don't really register.
Do you ever say "Well, I guess nothing important happened that day because I don't remember anything outstanding." Or, "it couldn't have been that important if I can't even remember it!"
There are many benefits and disadvantages about the high days (mountaintops) and the low days (vallies). There is an awful lot to meditate on here. But I want to focus on one thing. If we wake up at all in the morning that is the main thing. Either God's not ready for us or we aren't ready for Him.
No matter what type of day's circumstances occur, every day of life is an extraordinary gift from God and by following His leadership it becomes the best day it can be. What more could we ask for?
"This is the day which the LORD has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it!"
"Rejoice in the LORD alway, and again I say Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4 
Isn't it interesting that we usually remember circumstances only if they fit in one of two categories: really good or really bad. Think about it and I believe you will agree. In fact it is quite difficult to remember the details of an ordinary day, since many times they just don't really register.
Do you ever say "Well, I guess nothing important happened that day because I don't remember anything outstanding." Or, "it couldn't have been that important if I can't even remember it!"
There are many benefits and disadvantages about the high days (mountaintops) and the low days (vallies). There is an awful lot to meditate on here. But I want to focus on one thing. If we wake up at all in the morning that is the main thing. Either God's not ready for us or we aren't ready for Him.
No matter what type of day's circumstances occur, every day of life is an extraordinary gift from God and by following His leadership it becomes the best day it can be. What more could we ask for?
"This is the day which the LORD has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it!"
"Rejoice in the LORD alway, and again I say Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Your Personal Independence Day
4th of July is the date of Americans celebrating our independence from the tyrannical rule of Britain's government. America was truly justified in seeking independence from Britain's selfish, ungodly rule. Their implementation of God's law was unfair, and unequal. From that day we established a system based on Godly principles found in the Holy Bible to maintain an indepence from evil-doing to our fellow Americans. This was the birth of America's independence from Britain, and America's dependency on God as a nation!
The essence of our personal individuality as a person is an independent spirit. God created us to have a self-preserving nature to keep us alive. To be otherwise is not normal. Our nature tends to personal experimentation and implementation of what we see before us! As we mature, we assess our circumstances and make judgments about what our behavior should be. This thought process leads us to decide if we need to act.
When we allow our independent spirit to be ruled or motivated by anything other than love not only for ourself, but also those around us, our independence may become a dangerous and destructive force. This is the force of selfishness. Selfishness (putting ourselves first) can be directly counterproductive to God's purpose for each of us.
God's wise plan is for each of us to be willing to consider Him first, and others next, in the same manner we would want to be treated. Note the order in God's greatest commandments to us:
1. "For thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment." Matthew 22:37-38
2. Next, "And the second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Matthew 22:39
This order is the antithesis of how we usually want to act, ie. do "our own thing". No, no way...every action has a reaction and effect on both ourselves and others.
I am thinking of a story that illustrates how most of us are. A pie is placed before a family of four. One child is directed to "cut a piece first". Thinking that he is cutting a piece for himself, he cuts a rather disproportionately large piece. The parent then says, " Okay, give that piece to your brother. and pass the knife back to me." Then the pie is cut into three equal smaller parts and distributed to the three remaining family members.
We are most like that child. We really want the "biggest piece of the pie". But God our Heavenly father is a parent that will not let us live independently. Even when we are not surrounded by others, we should ask His desire first, since He is ever present, then we act as He directs.
Remember, we do not live independently of others. To do so is wrong and will lead to an evil, unfair way of life. God's formula works! Try it!
The essence of our personal individuality as a person is an independent spirit. God created us to have a self-preserving nature to keep us alive. To be otherwise is not normal. Our nature tends to personal experimentation and implementation of what we see before us! As we mature, we assess our circumstances and make judgments about what our behavior should be. This thought process leads us to decide if we need to act.
When we allow our independent spirit to be ruled or motivated by anything other than love not only for ourself, but also those around us, our independence may become a dangerous and destructive force. This is the force of selfishness. Selfishness (putting ourselves first) can be directly counterproductive to God's purpose for each of us.
God's wise plan is for each of us to be willing to consider Him first, and others next, in the same manner we would want to be treated. Note the order in God's greatest commandments to us:
1. "For thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment." Matthew 22:37-38
2. Next, "And the second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Matthew 22:39
This order is the antithesis of how we usually want to act, ie. do "our own thing". No, no way...every action has a reaction and effect on both ourselves and others.
I am thinking of a story that illustrates how most of us are. A pie is placed before a family of four. One child is directed to "cut a piece first". Thinking that he is cutting a piece for himself, he cuts a rather disproportionately large piece. The parent then says, " Okay, give that piece to your brother. and pass the knife back to me." Then the pie is cut into three equal smaller parts and distributed to the three remaining family members.
We are most like that child. We really want the "biggest piece of the pie". But God our Heavenly father is a parent that will not let us live independently. Even when we are not surrounded by others, we should ask His desire first, since He is ever present, then we act as He directs.
Remember, we do not live independently of others. To do so is wrong and will lead to an evil, unfair way of life. God's formula works! Try it!
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