The Power Of Love

God is love. He shares His love with us every day. Many of the things we see around us are expressions of that love. We only need to look outside in nature to see that love unfolding every minute of every day. Every intricate detail has been taken care of, for the plants and the animals too.

Each facet of nature has its own very important role. It plays its own part so that everything can come together to form the perfect tapestry. Even something seemingly minute and insignificant is equally important in its function so that everything remains in perfect balance.

Life for us humans is like that too. No matter how seemingly insignificant our role is, it is still precious and important in God’s eyes. He has us placed exactly where we need to be, so that his perfect will shall be done.

This balance can be quite delicate at times. It takes only one of us to decide to do things our way instead of God’s way to upset this balance. When we interfere with God’s plan by taking matters into our own hands, this is when we can experience delays in the manifestation of our desires.

We must not interfere with God’s will. Of course, it goes without saying that if we are believing for something to become a reality in our lives, we must continue to stand on His word and never give up.

Patience is a virtue. It’s only when we lose faith that our lives become a shambles. God warns us about this in His word. He tells us to have patient endurance through all the trials and sufferings. He tells us this because He loves us and He wants us to receive all our blessings that are due to us! 1 Peter 5:10 NKJV “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”

Of course, we know that God made the ultimate sacrifice out of His love for us, and that is, He sent His one and only beloved Son to be born of the flesh, to walk amongst men, to heal the nations and to die for us so that we could live. Because of Jesus, we have been redeemed from the curse of the law. Galatians 3:13-14 NKJV “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”

The power of love can mend a broken heart, and comfort a lonely soul. The power of God’s love can move mountains! The power of God’s love can heal all our diseases and enable us to prosper in everything we do. All we need is a little faith and we can expect to see those miracles unfolding in our lives. Psalm 103:1-5 NKJV “BLESS the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Amen.

PS 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NKJV “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, love never fails.” Amen.

All glory for these words as always goes to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Come and Stand on His Word!

When things get tough, we must turn to the one who loves us and stand on His word. He has given us many promises in the Bible, so that we may be equipped to withstand the toughest of trials. His promises are true. They have stood the test of time and will continue to do so. His words are eternal. 1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

When you say that you want this or that, you must back it up by His word. You must find the passage in the Bible that says you can have it – and stand on it! Speak it out and believe it! Trust with all your heart that you will have it. God wants to bless you with his promises, and all you need to do is ask. As long as we are asking according to His will then He will surely deliver. 1 John 5:14 NKJV "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us."

On this journey, there will come a point in time where you must stand and fight for what you want. It is not a journey for the faint-hearted, that’s for sure. You must gather all your confidence and start believing for what you want. It is all there for you to enjoy! The possibilities are endless!

We must remember though, that it is with great endurance that one must follow this path. It takes great courage to take a stand at times, especially when there appears to be many things against you. You must remember that these are all lies by the devil, and that the word of God is the truth.

The word of God is alive! It has power to achieve miracles. When you stand on God’s word, all the while having the faith in its accomplishment, this is when the true miracles begin! Isaiah 55:10-11 NKJV “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, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

As long as we understand that God’s word is truth, and that it has the power to accomplish God’s will for us, then all we need do then is to have the faith that all is being taken care of by our King. Just leave the details to Him. He will guide and instruct you around any obstacles and will lead you on to greater heights! Hebrews 4:12 NKJV “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Let the journey begin!

PS Matthew 4:4 NKJV “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Amen.

All glory for these words, as always, goes to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Stand On The Word!

There are times in our daily lives, where we are confronted with many decisions. This way or that – do I choose this way or the other. This can be quite unsettling when one considers just how many options we have every minute! When these times come upon us, what we really need to do is become still and ask the Lord what He would have us do. This way, any further steps we take will be directed by the Lord. It is written Psalm 46:10 NKJV “Be still, and know that I am God.”

There are many options available to us in these very busy lives we live. One has to be certain that they are choosing the most beneficial choices in line with what God’s Will is for us. If in doubt, always reach for the Bible. The Bible tells us what it is we need to do in all the very many and sometimes troubling situations around us. When we do this, we can be sure to attain the information we need in order to move forward in safety, abiding under the shadow of the Almighty. It is written Psalm 91:1 KJV “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

God wants to prosper you. He wants you to be used to your full potential. He wants you to receive your blessings in full so that you can be a blessing to others. It is written 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 TNIV “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”

Satan on the other hand, knows what you are capable of. You are mighty and powerful in the Kingdom of God, and he will do anything to try to prevent you from claiming what is rightfully yours. You must take a stand and claim your inheritance in the Lord. As precious children of God, your rights are many! It is written Psalm 37:28-29 NKJV “For the LORD loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell in it forever.”

The Word is a rich and powerful resource for us to use and apply to our daily lives accordingly. When we obey God’s commands, and live in line with what His Word says, we are like trees planted near a stream, with our roots drinking in nourishment for us to grow and prosper, even in times of hardship and drought. It is written Psalm 1:3 TNIV “They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither – whatever they do prospers.”

The fruit is plentiful for those who believe and live God’s Word. When we yield to the Will of God in our lives, and live in accordance with what the Bible says, we will grow and prosper in His Kingdom, bearing much fruit to the glory of His Majesty. In fact, the Bible says we shall know them by their fruit. It is written Matthew 7:17-20 NKJV “Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” Amen.

All glory as always goes to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit whom I believe have inspired me with these words herein.

PS While we wait before the Lord for deliverance and for His promises to become a reality in our lives, we must wait with patience, hope, and endurance and with trust and faith in our hearts, and the Lord will make our righteousness shine like the midday sun! It is written Psalm 37:5-6 TNIV “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.” Praise God and Hallelujah to the King! Amen!

The Truth According To God's Word

When you walk in trust, two things will happen. You will be led on an amazing journey filled with miracles and blessings, and others will see for themselves the kind of life you can have when you give yourself over to the Lord. God has great things planned for you and me. Things which we cannot even begin to imagine!

If you’ve already been walking in the truth then you will know and understand that you may have come so far on your own, but it has indeed been the Lord that has carried you the rest of the way.

We cannot achieve anything by our own efforts - anything of any lasting value that is. Of course, faith without works is dead. James 2:15-16 NKJV says ‘If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.’

Living by faith means that you will sow your seed and then believe and expect it to germinate. Depending upon the state of the ground, that is your level of faith and trust, you will begin to see new growth. Matthew 13:20-23 says “The seeds that fell on rocky ground stand for those who receive the message gladly as soon as they hear it. But it does not sink deep into them, and they don’t last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once. The seeds that fell among thornbushes stand for those who hear the message; but the worries about this life and the love for riches choke the message, and they don’t bear fruit. And the seeds sown in the good soil stand for those who hear the message and understand it: they bear fruit, some as much as a hundred, others sixty, and others thirty.”

Don’t be like the ones who sowed their seeds in rocky ground or amongst the thornbushes. Be like the ones who planted in the good soil, and receive your blessings as much as a hundred!

Absorb the word. Read it daily or as much as possible. Take it into your very being and understand its meaning. Live it. Walk it. Breathe it. Eat it. Sleep it! If you do this you cannot help but bear much fruit.

Jesus is the vine. John 15:5 says “I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear a great deal of fruit; for you can do nothing without me. Verses 7-8 go on to say “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it. My Father’s glory is shown by your bearing a lot of fruit; and in this way you become my disciples.”

So go on, get into God’s word and start becoming fruitful for God. The more fruit we bear, the more glory will go to our Heavenly Father! Amen.

PS Our Father in Heaven has chosen us to do great things in the name of Jesus! John 14:12-13 states “I am telling you the truth: those who believe in me will do what I do -– yes, they will do even greater things, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father’s glory will be shown through the Son. If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it.” Amen.

All glory goes to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit whom I believe have guided me as always with these words. Amen.