Category: Gods power

“As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” John 9:4

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters , stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor for the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

Ever since forever Jesus has been the light of the world. When he came to earth as the son of God he shined that light for all to see. But there was still darkness in the world. There will always be darkness in this broken world but it is getting darker all the time. Sin is still sin and the sins of today are not much different than thousands of years ago. Pride and ego and selfishness still cause people to do things to better their lives or so they see it that way. The Israelites served other gods that they did not know and even sacrificed their children to satisfy these gods. What kind of god would expect you to sacrifice your own children to make them happy. God may have asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on an altar but he would have never let him succeed in doing it. He wanted to see if Abraham would trust him, and he did. But he also promised that he would be the father of a tribe of people that would be as great as the stars in the sky and they were. He always keeps his promises. Today people are still sacrificing their children to their gods. The god of convenience and selfishness. Things haven’t changed much. The Pharisees didn’t believe Jesus was God’s son and that God sent him to this world because they liked being looked up to as the religious authorities and they couldn’t give that up. They made their own rules and they liked it that way. People haven’t wanted a god who would tell them what to do even if it was better for them. People like to do what they please. If God says marriage is between one man and one woman then they want it their way. So they redefine marriage to suit themselves. A person can be anything they want to be. They can make their own reality. It’s no wonder that people are so confused and depressed because there is no absolute truth in our world. The darkness in this world will continue to get darker all the time. There will come a day when the darkness is so strong that try as we can they just won’t listen anymore and then Jesus will return and our work will cease. But until that day we need to be that city on the hill that shines their light brightly.

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.” Colossians 1:13

“Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1

We have been raised with Christ. Because he defeated the enemy and the grave when he gave everything for us. We have been set free. We no longer belong to this world we have become aliens and are just here temporarily. We have a new home, a heavenly home. Do we really believe that? It has already been done. I like to imagine what it will be like one day. I love the song and the movie but it is truly exciting to think about perfection. Although I don’t think I can truly imagine it. Although I have read many books about near death experiences and what they experienced. I think about all my relatives that I know. Let alone all those that passed before me. I can’t help but be so excited for what they are experiencing. Sure I miss them but I don’t grieve over them. Heck they wouldn’t want me to. That is why we don’t feel like we belong and people just don’t understand us. But remember, we don’t belong. We have been set apart, a peculiar people, we are here to shine the light of Christ dwelling within us. We have been called to bring others into the kingdom of God. To share the good news of a great hope that is available to all. That is why we must stay here for a while and can’t just go home. The godhead doesn’t need our help and could do it themselves but it is actually a privilege that helps to perfect us on our journey. It is actually bonding us together with our brothers and sisters in Christ who we will one day spend eternity with. We need to keep our focus where it belongs. We are now royalty and we need to behave more like it and our Father the King every day. We are like ambassadors who have been sent with the highest rank we could have below Christ himself. But since he no longer lives on earth we get that honor. We need to take that responsibility seriously. We are now royalty no longer here to serve ourselves but him who we serve. That is why we have laid our life down for him. There shouldn’t be anything that he has asked us to do that we wouldn’t do. I am very proud of the cross of Christ and proud to be his daughter. It may be uncomfortable to speak out at times but it would be very rewarding. It is pretty cool to share and have people agree with you and get excited about it. It really is exciting news and not everyone thinks you’re nuts. If they do I just feel really sorry for what they are missing out on not embarrassed.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5

Hallelujah and Amen! Isn’t it great to know that God has your back and will never let you down. In the very beginning God was as the trinity. Jesus is the light of the world and God is also a very bright light. In fact we cannot see God while there is sin in our lives because his glory is so amazing that we would burn up. When we get to heaven there will not be any need for the sun, candles, flashlights, or light bulbs because God’s glory radiates out so bright that it will be day light forever because we won’t need rest or sleep because our bodies will be perfect. When I was young my family loved to go camping and at night we would build a huge bonfire and sit around telling funny stories. It was dark all around but our area was like daytime. Have you ever lit a match in pitch dark and you could see that bright flame far away. We all have the Holy Spirits light burning inside us when we know God and have accepted him into our lives. We are to share that light with the rest of the world. A small church is like a small fire and when you get a bunch of Christian’s together it could burn a forest down. God created everything and evil started with his creation and he controls all he has made. So Satan may think he has a chance but we win in the end. There will only be perfection in heaven forever with no death, pain, or tears ever again. This is so good to dwell on because you can’t help but be so encouraged.

“In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God.” John 1:1

Jesus was always with God and working with God to do everything that was ever done. The trinity is a tightly woven bond that has always been there and always will be. Nothing happens without them. This should bring you so much comfort and peace to know that such wisdom, strength, and power are always available to you. God the architect of this perfect world designed the perfect plans with his omnipotent abilities. But Jesus just spoke a word and that perfect plan came into being. They were always working together in harmony so it still amazes me that God would let Jesus give all that up to become a human being like you and me. A poor simple human that we could relate to. Then to give his life willingly as a sacrifice for our sins, to a selfish, prideful, bunch of sinners. I know if one of my children was facing death even after just some years, not forever, it would be devastating. It was the perfect plan they hatched and even Satan couldn’t see it coming. He thought he had finally gotten the upper hand. But when Christ rose from the grave early that morning they proved him wrong again. That will never stop him from trying to take as many as he can to hell himself. If he can cause the least little bit of doubt he knows our feeble minds get to worrying a little, and over thinking, and then feeling sorry for ourselves and he can cause us to make a rash decision and he wins again. That is why you need to keep reminding yourself of all God is always so faithfully been doing for you and always will be. Be your own cheering section. Praising God can also confuse the enemy and it is building our resolve. Then doubts don’t come so easily. The enemy is a liar but he gets you to think that maybe you just don’t know God as well as you think you do and questioning things you know are true, but. He never comes right out and lies because you would see it coming. We are warned to flee from evil for a reason. Don’t give the enemy a foothold. He will never stop trying and he has many helpers. The more you stay away from sin and just keep doing the next right thing. Standing strong and persevering the better. Remember many will give up before they see heaven so don’t be one of them.

“Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me.” 2 Corinthians 12:7

My 40’s was a wild time. Everyone always treated me well and I became proud and conceited. I had always been told I was special and it went to my head, I guess, because I began to want what I wanted all the time. It was up to me to make sure my life was great and only I mattered. At least that is how I acted. Well I really feel that God needed to bring me down a notch or two before I destroyed my life completely. Well at 45 I had a major stroke. When I woke up I couldn’t speak, or move at all. The doctors said I probably wouldn’t make it. But I did and even improved by leaps and bounds, but it took years. It was a very difficult time for me but God was patiently working. I eventually moved into a nursing home in another city. Several divine encounters and I began to seek more and more of what God had for me. When we are struggling and seeking God and nothing is happening God is probably working on our hearts. God will allow Satan to bring trials that God will use for our good, in his time. It usually takes longer than we would like but we are the one taking too long. At first I thought God would heal me and I really believed and expected it. But after years I gave up. I would just have to get used to my new normal. But I did seek God with my whole heart. The joy and peace came by leaps and bounds and I became a blessing to others. Just like God did for Job he blessed the latter part of my life more than double. When you see a rose the bigger the thorns are, the bigger the rose is. You also don’t get thorns and no roses. Another reason for the thorns is protection. The delicate rose needs to be kept safe while it’s growing. Now when people ask if I want to be healed, I say I was. God knew what I needed more than anyone else ever could. I am so thankful and grateful for everything I have now because of my stroke. Without it where would I be? Well I probably would have made it to heaven but with a mediocre life and not near as fulfilling and joyful as it is now.

“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit .” Galatians 5:25

As children of God we are to be like him. We are not to try to earn our salvation by doing works but we need to be changed. Think about how Jesus acted while he was here on earth. He was to show us God. He was here to do just what his Father had for him to do, just how his Father wanted. If you ask yourself what Jesus would do in any situation, then you would know what the Spirit would do also since they are all one. Would he hang out at the local pub? He may have drunk wine but he didn’t get drunk or disorderly. He never got angry and yelled at somebody. He wouldn’t look at a hungry, homeless person and walk the other way. He wouldn’t even use the word hate about anything let alone one of God’s creation. He would heal, encourage, and take care of those who couldn’t care for themselves. He would spend time with God in prayer. Go to the synagogue and read God’s word to others. He got upset with priests that were not doing God’s will. He told people to sin no more, because bad things would happen if they kept sinning. He wanted people to have an abundant life and to do God’s will so they would be blessed. He taught many things that should be done because he wanted us to know God’s will. It was all done with great love and respect, not in a bossy way. Just because the Spirit dwells in us because we asked God into our hearts doesn’t mean we no longer sin. We need to do things God wants us to do even if it’s not always easy. It makes God happy and we will be blessed.

“…to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.” Isaiah 42:7

What we see with our natural eyes is not always the truth. When our eyes become dim because of sin or just a wrong focus they can be deceiving. When I was in my 30’s i was trying to drive in a snow storm one night and just couldn’t see clearly. My husband told me I probably needed glasses. Well I went to Costco and got me some and when I put them on I couldn’t believe the difference. When our focus is not on God and his ways we can get confused. We can see all that God does for us every day and miracles are always around if we look for them. Blindness is not just a physical condition and being captive is not just where you are at but mental. Being Christian’s makes us God’s children and he equips us to deal with the lies of our enemies, namely satan. He always loves to twist the truth to confuse us. To make us think we are fighting a loosing battle but that’s not true. He who is for us is greater than he who is against us and Jesus has already won our victory. We can constantly be afraid of what may not happen to us and keep us in bondage in the right now, because God can take care of us and he knows the devils plans and tricks. Don’t worry about tomorrow because God already has that covered, let the world worry about those things. Most of what they face is negative because of sin and poor choices. When you are serving the Lord and studying his words and praying over your life and the lives of your family. God is watching over you. He’s got your back and he will never stop.