Then She Spoke

“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.

“…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.” Titus 1:2

God is perfect because he is constantly doing things that speak of his awesome power and omnipotence. If he says he can’t lie and nobody can prove differently, then who could know more? God knows more about everything than we do and he knows what will work in every situation. He knows how to have an awesome and abundant life. Character is proven over time. He has been proving himself for thousands of years over and over again. Have you ever known anyone who would never lie, even a little innocent lie? If every word is true and every fact that happened in his words is true, isn’t that amazing? I see things around me every day that blow me away and billions of people are seeing even more. Just some of the miracles I’ve seen just this year, not to mention for the last thousands of years, are unbelievable but true. Just look at everything around you. Now imagine them just appearing in all their perfect intricacies and abilities. No we didn’t just evolve from dust, and where did the dust evolve from? I know what I’m capable of and I’m not downplaying my abilities but some things I think of just aren’t coming from my brain. There is no way I knew that. I have to much reason to believe God is just what he says he is and believe everything is true.

“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4

We are extremely special because we have been chosen and called by God. That means we are Gods children and we are royalty. Just as kings and queens have their people all around them we also have our entourage around us. We don’t have to do it on our own anymore. Life can be difficult and challenging and we don’t always feel up for the task but that doesn’t mean we give up. I often feel inadequate because my body just doesn’t do what I ask it to do anymore. But when those times come, and they do all the time, I tell myself that I can do all things with Christ who gives me strength. Then I pray for a little help and God does. It might just be reaching for something just out of my reach or something I don’t really think I can do. But I really hate to ask for help, I like being independent. But then sometimes it’s good to let others help too. To be humble enough to ask. God has really helped me stay independent though. He gives wisdom and perseverance when you just can’t go on. Those in the world don’t understand how great it is to have insider information and help that is always there for you. Someone who loves you so very much and is always a shout away. When you are struggling with a mountain that seems to be right in front of you such as a cancer diagnosis or loss of a job or worse when someone you love dies how can you go on? Gods always there and the answer is just around the corner. He always comes through for you. The world has a lack of hope and strength. And suicide is on the rise especially with younger people. But there is hope and there is an answer for everyone can have that help if they just ask and believe.

“You are to be holy to me because I, the Lord, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own.” Leviticus 20:26

What is it to be holy? Declared sacred or consecrated. Devoted to the service of God. Devout and saintly and full of pure love. So if one has asked God to forgive them is that enough? It is really a heart issue. And only God truly knows your heart but you need to want to see your life changed 180 degrees. We don’t want to have fleshly desires any more. We want to have God desires. What would Jesus do? That’s a real good place to start. Does that mean we have to be perfect? Nobody’s perfect and if you are trying to be perfect who are you trying to please. God knows you won’t be perfect but you do need him to help you be as perfect as possible. If you try to do it yourself you will die trying and that is works plus grace which is not why Christ died for you. He died so you could be accepted by God just like he accepts his son. You are a joint heir and the hard work has already been done. We still need to change by spending time with God and in his word. Attending a local Christ based church. Fellowshipping with other Christians regularly. When you start to keep your eyes focused on Jesus and all he has and is doing for you and living a grateful life, thankful life you will feel so much peace and love. It just feels so much different when you aren’t struggling to be perfect but taking each day as it comes and rejoicing in each moment with him. This did not come for me till I was already 60 but when I started getting it, it came fast and God just kept giving me new revelations every day. Thankfulness was the biggest change and every day I thought of new things I was thankful for. Now I find myself saying thank you a whole lot. God is always doing stuff for his children and he has done so much for us already and even if he doesn’t answer my prayers exactly how I want and when I want that’s ok. His ways are so much better than mine anyway. I seen more all the time.