God's Love/ You Were In His Mind

When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your sinful nature,
GOD MADE YOU ALIVE WITH CHRIST. HE FORGAVE US ALL OUR SINS,
having cancelled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood
opposed to us; He took it way, NAILING IT TO THE CROSS.  
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them,

TRIUMPHING OVER THEM BY THE CROSS.  (Colossians 2:13-15, Eph.2:4-5)

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become
rich.  (2Cor.8:9)


For He has rescued us  from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the
kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness
of sins.  (Col.1:13)


This is how God showed his love among us:
He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. 
This is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an
atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1John.4:9-10,16,19)

In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ,
in accordance with his pleasure and will--to the praise of his glorious grace,
which he has freely given us in the One he loves.  (Ephesians 1:5-6)

In him we have redemption THROUGH HIS BLOOD, the forgiveness of sins,
in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom
and understanding.  (v.7-8)

You see, at just at the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the
ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man
someone might possibly dare to die.  (Rom.5:6-7)

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
WHILE  WE WERE STILL SINNERS, CHRIST DIED FOR US. (V.8)

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his One and only Son, 
that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life."  
(John 3:16,17,12:47, Mat.9:18)  


To those who received Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior, Continually give thanks
to Him. Hold it dearly...It is precious!!!!

# Thank you Jesus for loving us and for dying for our sins... that you came down for us
   to rescue us from the coming wrath. Your deepest desire for humanity is to be
   with you in heaven, a place that was prepared for those who love you.
   Let them accept your invitation for salvation that is only found through your Son
  Jesus Christ. Amen.

A powerful song from Chris Tomlin:   "You are my King/ Amazing Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_cSFdUMqk

Ignorant are those who do not see This!

                                                    (I do not own this picture)
To whom I addressed this Scriptures to Atheists, Agnostics who are blind
and darkened by their own understanding; Here's what God says to those who
questions His works:

"Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge?
(Job 38:2)

"Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?'
 declares the Lord.  (Isaiah 66:2)

Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.
The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises.
The wind blows to the south and turns to the north; round and round it goes,
ever returning on its course. All streams flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full.
To the place the streams come from, there they return again.  (Eccl.1:4-7)

What has been will be again, what had been done will be done again;
there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which one can say,
"Look! This is something new?" It was here already, long ago; it was here
 before our time. (v.9-10)

Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked?
(7:13)
Whatever exists has already been named, and what man is has been known.
(6:10)
What is twisted cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted.
(1:15)
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's
womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.
(11:5)

Who can understand how he spreads out the clouds, how he thunders from his
pavilion? "See how he scattered his lightning about him, bathing the depths of
the sea.  (Job 36:29-30)

Do you know how God controls the clouds and makes his lightning flash?
Do you know how the clouds hang poised, those wonders of him who is perfect
in knowledge?  (37:15-16)


But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they
will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the
sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has
done this? In his hand is the Life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.
Amen!  (12:7-10)

WATCH this awesome images of our Universe!!!
http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/scitech/2012/04/19/spaceshots-best-new-photos-our-universe/?intcmp=features#slide=23

The Sacrifice He Endured For Us On The Cross

But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example,
that you should follow in his steps.
     "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth."
      When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate;
      when he suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted
      Himself to him who judges justly.  (1Peter 2:20-23, Isaiah 53:9)
      (I recommend reading all the passages Isaiah 53:1-12)

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins
and live for righteousness; BY HIS WOUNDS YOU HAVE BEEN HEALED.
For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd
and Overseer of your souls.  (1Pet.2:24-25)

A powerful song From Michael W Smith...I can't help sharing tears when I watched
this video, and I have been watching Jesus movies films before, but this one I
am moved with this song...thinking all that He endured for all of us!

Let's all remember what God did for us always. We Love you Lord Jesus Christ!!!
Blessings to you and Welcome to everyone who reclaimed Him as Your Lord of your Life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rBX9B4jxEY

I Exalt Thee...The Creator of the Universe!

Let's Exalt His Name And Give Him Praise in our midst!
Here's the you tube video song entitled; "I EXALT THEE."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arPrM8RCiyo


Who has measured the waters in the hallow of his hand, or with the breadth of
his hand marked off the heavens?
Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on
the scales and the hills in a balance?  (Isaiah 40:12)

Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.  (v.26)

I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster;
I, the Lord, do all these things.  (Isaiah 45:7)
It is I who made the earth and created mankind upon it.
My own hands stretched out the heavens; I marshaled their starry hosts. (v.12)
My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the
heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together.  (Isaiah 48:13)

The day is yours, and yours also the night; You established the sun and moon
It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; You made both summer and winter.
Who gives autumn and spring rains in season.  (Psalms 74:16-17, Jeremiah 5:24)
read also Isaiah 66:1-2

What Is Wisdom?

Yes! I said it again...what is wisdom? First let's start from the scriptures  (1Cor.2)

No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that God destined for our glory
before time began.  (v.7)

None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified
the Lord of glory. However, as it is written:
     "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived, what God has
      prepared for those who love him."  (v.8-9, Isaiah 64:4)

But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.  (v.10)
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we
may understand what God has freely given us. This is what we speak not in words
taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual
truths in spiritual words.  (v.12-13)
The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of
God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they
are spiritually discerned. The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but
he himself is not subject to any man's judgment:
     "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?"
But we have the mind of Christ.  (v.14-16, Isaiah 40:13)

What is your interpretation of wisdom?
To me, to know God and to Fear Him... is wisdom!  (Prov.1:7, 9:10,15:33, Psalms 111:10)
Malachi 6:9 says, "TO FEAR YOUR NAME IS WISDOM!"

In Job 28:28, And he said to man, "The FEAR OF THE LORD--that is wisdom, 
and to SHUN EVIL is understanding."  (Job 28:28)

If we really want to acquire wisdom, we must ask God for it as James 1:5 says:
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all 
without finding fault, and it will be given to him.   
(read also Prov.2:1-5,3:6, Job38:36)

I grew closer to God when He disciplined me for my mistakes.
"Okay God, I'm yours, I belong to you, I want to serve you,  I want to know who you
 really are," I prayed. Then I joined the choir because I love singing to the the Lord.
 That was an amazing experience!

I'm glad to be part of the family of God! This is where I really learned and grew in
God's grace. We had a wonderful leader, who admonished us on how to be close
to God. She assigned each of us a day to give a devotion to the group before our
practices. I became worried that I would not have anything to share.
That's when I started asking God to give me wisdom...and help me know what to say!

God answered my prayer and  gave me a sense of confidence and excitement.
I could not wait to share it. Even though I was shy and nervous, God gave me strength
to deliver the message. When I finished sharing my testimony, my choir team was very
impressed on how well I had given my devotion! The choir leader even requested for me
to do it again soon because she really enjoyed it!
I am not trying to brag, but I really love sharing the experiences of God's teaching in
my life.
God is great! He gave me wisdom when I needed it most. The wisdom we need,
is the wisdom to know and Follow Christ.

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
(Psalms37:4)

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry.  (Prov.10:3)

For He satisfied  the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
(Psalms 107:9, 103:5, Luke 1:53)

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, 
and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
Then you will understand the Fear f the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
(Proverb 2:1-5, Eccl.22:22)
For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and
understanding. (v.6) (Job 26:4,32:8,38:36)

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have,
get understanding. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding 
your "kinsman."  (4:7,7:4, Eccl. 2:26,6:2)


"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, 
 Come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.
 Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?
 Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the riches 
 of fare. Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live.
 (Isaiah 55:1-3)

"If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, 
  as the Scriptures has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."
  (John 7:37-38)

* My prayer is that you may also walk in the richness of God's wisdom.

The Redeemed of the Lord

The ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing;
Everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them,
and sorrow and sighing will flee away.  (Isaiah 35:10)

When we give praise to God everyone has their own unique
form of worship. What kind of instruments do you use in praising God?
Some people may not know how to play... like me, I just use my voice
singing around my house, even in the bathroom.
All that matters to God is your heart. He is delighted even in simple things.
Your thanksgiving and joy!  (2Cor.9:7)

Praise God in his sanctuary; Praise him for his acts of power.
Praise him for his surpassing greatness.
Praise him with the sounding of the trumpets,
Praise him with the harp and lyre, Praise him with tambourine and dancing,
Praise him with the strings and flute, Praise him with the clash of cymbals,
Praise him with the resounding cymbals, Let everything that has breath
praise the Lord.
Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.  (Psalms 150:1-6, 148 :1)

This you tube video I selected is entitled, "The Redeemed of the Lord."
funny... but I love their enthusiasm singing to God. I enjoy it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZB4l1nz0-4&feature=related

Rekindle Your Passion

When we received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we were renewed 
from the inside. What a joy it was when we accepted Him into our lives! 
It was an inexpressible joy and peace that we received from Him. 

After God saved us He gave us a great privilege to serve Him, and to be a part
of his great mission to bring the good news of salvation to the lost.

...Loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved
   through the sanctifying work of the Spirit  and through belief in the truth. 
   (read Titus 3:3-7, 1Pet.1:2, Jer.1:5)

What an honor to serve the Lord Jesus! He has called us, purified us, and empowered
us by the holy spirit to do his works.  (Rom.8:29-30, (John 16:3-15)

# Are we still serving God with enthusiasm...as we were on the Day when we first
   received His saving knowledge and grace?

# Are we living as we should be: as servants of Christ...not servants of ourselves?

# What about the worries and trials of this life: Do we allow circumstances to take us
   away from God and His truth?

# Have we allowed Satan to make us doubt God's purpose for our life?

  

Here is what God says about keeping our devotion and love for him strong and alive:

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one
or the other. So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold --I am about to
spit you out of my mouth.  (Rev.3:15-16)

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love.
Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you
did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lamp stand
from its place.  (Rev.2:4-5)

Do these scriptures apply to you? Examine yourself! If you do, then return to God.
We do not want our Lampstand to be taken away!
Read Mat.25:14-30 and Luke19:12-27

So Keep your Lamps Burning and "Continue the task God has entrusted to you."
(2Tim.1:14, 1Tim.6:20)

Words of Encouragement:

1. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (Rom.12:11)

2. Serve Him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches
    every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts.  (1Chrn.28:9)

3. Do not put out the Spirit's fire.  (1Thes.5:19)

2. Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
    (Prov.23:17)