"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
John 14:3 NIV
Are you having family visit this Christmas season? If so, you're probably making sure the house is put together or baking their favorite dessert. Then you pick them up at the airport with a big welcome sign.
Jesus is doing the same for His children! He is preparing our home in Heaven and creating a feast at His table! And He personally will come and pick you up and take you there!
Are you ready for His arrival? Have you shared His good news so that others may join us? Let anyone and everyone know that He is coming to take them home and Be blessed!
Friday, December 20, 2024
Thursday, December 19, 2024
It was good…
"And God saw that it was good."
Genesis 1:10 NIV
We often see "bad" things in this world. But the God of the universe saw "good" in all that He had made. That was His original intention, until the fall of Adam and Eve and the introduction of sin.
So within everyone and everything is something "good", as He intended. Look at the world through His eyes.
So next time you see sin or pain or evil, know that there is more inside. See the Father crying because of what we have become. Try to be the good that He intended and spread His love to others so you both can Be Blessed!
Genesis 1:10 NIV
We often see "bad" things in this world. But the God of the universe saw "good" in all that He had made. That was His original intention, until the fall of Adam and Eve and the introduction of sin.
So within everyone and everything is something "good", as He intended. Look at the world through His eyes.
So next time you see sin or pain or evil, know that there is more inside. See the Father crying because of what we have become. Try to be the good that He intended and spread His love to others so you both can Be Blessed!
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Mercy
"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."
Luke 6:36 NIV
Mercy is to show compassion or forgiveness to someone who might not deserve it. We all know that person that is just rude or backstabbing. Maybe someone in your past who has wronged you?
What do you think would happen if we forgave them? If we showed them some mercy? Maybe their bitterness and anger would be lifted from them because someone cared?
Where would we be if God had not shown us mercy for our sins? Show someone a little mercy this week. See how they and you, will Be Blessed!
Luke 6:36 NIV
Mercy is to show compassion or forgiveness to someone who might not deserve it. We all know that person that is just rude or backstabbing. Maybe someone in your past who has wronged you?
What do you think would happen if we forgave them? If we showed them some mercy? Maybe their bitterness and anger would be lifted from them because someone cared?
Where would we be if God had not shown us mercy for our sins? Show someone a little mercy this week. See how they and you, will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Within us..
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,"
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
God can do amazing things if we allow Him to work through us. But the often overlooked part of this verse is: "his power that is at work within us." The power to do great things is already there, living inside us. We just have to let go and allow it to work.
Noah could not have built the ark without God in him. Moses could not have parted the Red Sea without God in him. The church as we know it could not have been built by Paul without God in him.
Release the power of the Heavenly Father within you. Watch the great things He can do through you and Be blessed!
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
God can do amazing things if we allow Him to work through us. But the often overlooked part of this verse is: "his power that is at work within us." The power to do great things is already there, living inside us. We just have to let go and allow it to work.
Noah could not have built the ark without God in him. Moses could not have parted the Red Sea without God in him. The church as we know it could not have been built by Paul without God in him.
Release the power of the Heavenly Father within you. Watch the great things He can do through you and Be blessed!
Monday, December 16, 2024
Always…
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
It's easy to rejoice, pray and gives thanks when times are good. But what about when the enemy attacks? What about when times are tough and you don't see a way through?
Paul tells us to "rejoice always, pray continually and give thanks in ALL circumstances!" Why? Because our Heavenly Father is bigger than whatever you're going through right now. He will be there waiting in the other side.
So trust Him and His plan for your life. He will see you through. And on the other side, you will Be Blessed!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
It's easy to rejoice, pray and gives thanks when times are good. But what about when the enemy attacks? What about when times are tough and you don't see a way through?
Paul tells us to "rejoice always, pray continually and give thanks in ALL circumstances!" Why? Because our Heavenly Father is bigger than whatever you're going through right now. He will be there waiting in the other side.
So trust Him and His plan for your life. He will see you through. And on the other side, you will Be Blessed!
Friday, December 13, 2024
Rescue..
"For he is the living God and he endures forever; …. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.""
Daniel 6:26-27 NIV
I look back at my career as an EMT, a Flight Nurse and an ER Nurse. I pray that I was able to rescue and save a few lives. But as I near retirement, I have slowed down.
As I read this verse, I notice: "He endures forever!" God doesn't need to slow down or retire. He is the same God today as the one who saved Daniel from the lions den. He is the same God who pulled Jesus from the grave.
So whatever you're going through, don't think that God is too busy or too tired to rescue you. He is still wants to rescue you from whatever battle you're facing. Reach out to Him and Be Blessed!
Daniel 6:26-27 NIV
I look back at my career as an EMT, a Flight Nurse and an ER Nurse. I pray that I was able to rescue and save a few lives. But as I near retirement, I have slowed down.
As I read this verse, I notice: "He endures forever!" God doesn't need to slow down or retire. He is the same God today as the one who saved Daniel from the lions den. He is the same God who pulled Jesus from the grave.
So whatever you're going through, don't think that God is too busy or too tired to rescue you. He is still wants to rescue you from whatever battle you're facing. Reach out to Him and Be Blessed!
Thursday, December 12, 2024
No room…
"and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."
Luke 2:7 NIV
The innkeeper was super busy with census guest visiting town, he was booked full. Do you think the he would have made room had he known that the baby would be the savior of the world?
Is your life too busy to let Jesus have a part of your day? Part of your week? Your life? Do you have room for Him? Unlike the innkeeper, we know who He is. Will you make time for Him?
Spare some time and space today for Jesus. Have a conversation with Him, read His word, give Him room in your heart and Be Blessed!
Luke 2:7 NIV
The innkeeper was super busy with census guest visiting town, he was booked full. Do you think the he would have made room had he known that the baby would be the savior of the world?
Is your life too busy to let Jesus have a part of your day? Part of your week? Your life? Do you have room for Him? Unlike the innkeeper, we know who He is. Will you make time for Him?
Spare some time and space today for Jesus. Have a conversation with Him, read His word, give Him room in your heart and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Flash of lightning…
"He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven."
Luke 10:18 NIV
These are Jesus' words! He watched Satan fall like a flash of lightning! The enemy that we face daily was defeated in a mili-second by the King of Kings!
Spiritual warfare is real, and alive here in earth. Christians are attacked daily from these demonic beings. But even Satan and his legion must bow to the name of Jesus!!
So whatever battle you're going through, know that God is on your side. Speak the name of Jesus and let Him fight the war for you so you can Be Blessed!
Luke 10:18 NIV
These are Jesus' words! He watched Satan fall like a flash of lightning! The enemy that we face daily was defeated in a mili-second by the King of Kings!
Spiritual warfare is real, and alive here in earth. Christians are attacked daily from these demonic beings. But even Satan and his legion must bow to the name of Jesus!!
So whatever battle you're going through, know that God is on your side. Speak the name of Jesus and let Him fight the war for you so you can Be Blessed!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Silver or gold…
"Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you.""
Acts 3:6a NIV
What do you have that you can give Jesus? Your time, your talents, your kindness to a stranger? Peter didn't have money but he shared the good news of Jesus Christ, and helped the lame man to walk.
During this giving season, you may not have extra finances to be able to share, but I bet you have something. Maybe it's just to share the love of Christ with others. If so, do it to the best of your ability!
Use what you have, what God has given you to bless others and you too will Be Blessed!
Acts 3:6a NIV
What do you have that you can give Jesus? Your time, your talents, your kindness to a stranger? Peter didn't have money but he shared the good news of Jesus Christ, and helped the lame man to walk.
During this giving season, you may not have extra finances to be able to share, but I bet you have something. Maybe it's just to share the love of Christ with others. If so, do it to the best of your ability!
Use what you have, what God has given you to bless others and you too will Be Blessed!
Friday, December 6, 2024
The other side…
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."
Isaiah 43:2 NIV
We were never promised an easy life when we accept Christ. In fact, just the opposite, the enemy will attack, left, right, front and back. Sometimes it seems overwhelming and not worth the battle.
But God did promise to see you through it. To be with you in the journey, to go before you and behind you and stand by you. You can withstand the fire if you put your faith in Him.
We may not like the battle at the moment. But the victory will be worth it and you will Be Blessed!
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Letting go…
""Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.""
Luke 22:42 NIV
No one likes the unknown because, we all want to be in control. Letting go and trusting in God and His will can be scary. Jesus felt the same way when He let go and followed His Father's will.
But what we can't see is the bigger plan! We can't see the future, like God can. We can't see that whatever struggle we are going through now, might just change our lives and the world for the better.
So trust His good and perfect will for your life and Be blessed!
Luke 22:42 NIV
No one likes the unknown because, we all want to be in control. Letting go and trusting in God and His will can be scary. Jesus felt the same way when He let go and followed His Father's will.
But what we can't see is the bigger plan! We can't see the future, like God can. We can't see that whatever struggle we are going through now, might just change our lives and the world for the better.
So trust His good and perfect will for your life and Be blessed!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Know me …
"You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways."
Psalms 139:1-3 NIV
Maybe you have had a best friend who knows you inside and out. One that can finish your sentences. But do they really know you?
God knows you inside and out. He knows your thoughts, your dreams, your inner fears. God knows what you're going to do before you even conceive it.
So why not know Him as well? Why not study your Heavenly Father? Trust His plans for you? Talk to Him like a best friend, trust His counsel and Be Blessed!
Psalms 139:1-3 NIV
Maybe you have had a best friend who knows you inside and out. One that can finish your sentences. But do they really know you?
God knows you inside and out. He knows your thoughts, your dreams, your inner fears. God knows what you're going to do before you even conceive it.
So why not know Him as well? Why not study your Heavenly Father? Trust His plans for you? Talk to Him like a best friend, trust His counsel and Be Blessed!
Monday, December 2, 2024
Believe…
"They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.""
Acts 16:31 NIV
Its is the season of giving! We give to those in need, volunteer for organizations helping others, buy presents for people we have only seen once or twice a year. Donate our time and resources. That all makes us a good person…right?!
Of course it does, but eternity will be filled with "good people" who didn't believe! There is only one way to salvation. Belief in Jesus as your Lord and Savior! Have you believed in Him.
When you do, truly do, all that other stuff comes easy. You won't have to force yourself to do all those nice things. You just will, because if the one that saved you. Believe and then you will Be Blessed!
Acts 16:31 NIV
Its is the season of giving! We give to those in need, volunteer for organizations helping others, buy presents for people we have only seen once or twice a year. Donate our time and resources. That all makes us a good person…right?!
Of course it does, but eternity will be filled with "good people" who didn't believe! There is only one way to salvation. Belief in Jesus as your Lord and Savior! Have you believed in Him.
When you do, truly do, all that other stuff comes easy. You won't have to force yourself to do all those nice things. You just will, because if the one that saved you. Believe and then you will Be Blessed!
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