#ScriptureReflection - Psalm 24 (8.9.21)

Of David.
A psalm.

¹ The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,
    the world, and all who live in it;
² for he founded it on the seas
    and established it on the waters.

³ Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?
    Who may stand in his holy place?
⁴ The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
    who does not trust in an idol
    or swear by a false god.

⁵ They will receive blessing from the Lord
    and vindication from God their Savior.
⁶ Such is the generation of those who seek him,
    who seek your face, God of Jacob.

⁷ Lift up your heads, you gates;
    be lifted up, you ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.

⁸ Who is this King of glory?
    The Lord strong and mighty,
    the Lord mighty in battle.

⁹ Lift up your heads, you gates;
    lift them up, you ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.

¹⁰ Who is he, this King of glory?
    The Lord Almighty—
    he is the King of glory.

Source: NIV (New International Version)

God's Mercy, Grace & LOVE! (8.8.21)

My Child,
My Mercy and My Grace are more than enough to see you through the new storm that has entered your life.

Therefore, do not allow what you’re facing to cause you to believe that you cannot make it.

Do not shake your head and give up.
Do not give up on Me.
Because I haven’t given up on you.

I Am still here.
I Have not changed.
I Will never allow you to go through anything alone.
 
Do not let the lies of the enemy make you believe that it’s not worth the fight. the enemy wants you to give up because you are so close to Victory. he wants you to stop short of your Victory, just like you did in past times.

My Beautiful, Precious, Brilliant Child, I Say to you, do not let him win. Do not allow the heat of the battle to cause you to run away. I Am calling you to run to the battle.  Face it, with Me by your side. It looks impossible for man, but I Am not a man. I Am that I Am.  And nothing is impossible for Me. 
 
Rise up My Conqueror. I Love you, and I Care about all you’re going through.

I Am faithful, and I Promise that you will get through this. You will get through this because I Am with you. My promises are My Word, and My Word is My Promise. Now, I have given you My Word and My Promise. 

And they are more than enough to carry you through.

So, let’s face this thing together, we won’t fail.

I Have wonderful plans for you.
I Have Loved you since the day I formed
     you in your mother's womb.
I Have been waiting patiently for you.

Now STAND on My Word.
And Let's Go!

 

Let Us Pray
Lord,
may we always trust in Your guidance
and leadership to bring us out into victory.

We are so blessed to know that You won’t fail us
or never leave us alone.
Amen


 Read and Meditate on God's Word 

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Now thanks be unto GOD, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place.

 

2 Corinthians 4:8-10 - in every way having been troubled, but not having been hemmed in; having been perplexed, but not utterly at a loss; having been persecuted, but not having been forsaken; having been thrown down, but not having been destroyed; always bearing about the dying of the Lord Jesus in the body, so that the life of Jesus also might be revealed in our body. 

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 - And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me. 

#ScriptureReflection - Matthew 13:53-58. (8.7.21)

Jesus Rejected at Nazareth

⁵³ When Jesus had finished telling these stories and illustrations, he left that part of the country. ⁵⁴ He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, “Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?” ⁵⁵ Then they scoffed, “He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph,  Simon, and Judas. ⁵⁶ All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?” ⁵⁷ And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.

Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.” ⁵⁸ And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief.

 

Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

 

 

#ScriptureReflection - Tobit 13:1-8 (8.6.21)

VIII. Tobit’s Song of Praise

Chapter 13

¹ Then Tobit spoke and composed a song of joyful praise; he said:

Blessed be God who lives forever,
    because his kingship lasts for all ages.

² For he afflicts and shows mercy,
    casts down to the depths of Hades,
    brings up from the great abyss.
What is there that can snatch from his hand?

³ Give thanks to him, you Israelites, in the presence of the nations,
    for though he has scattered you among them,
⁴     even there recount his greatness.
Exalt him before every living being,
    because he is your Lord, and he is your God,
    our Father and God forever and ever!
⁵ He will afflict you for your iniquities,
    but will have mercy on all of you.
He will gather you from all the nations
    among whom you have been scattered.

⁶ When you turn back to him with all your heart,
    and with all your soul do what is right before him,
Then he will turn to you,
    and will hide his face from you no longer.

Now consider what he has done for you,
    and give thanks with full voice.
Bless the Lord of righteousness,
    and exalt the King of the ages.

In the land of my captivity I give thanks,
    and declare his power and majesty to a sinful nation.
According to your heart do what is right before him:
    perhaps there will be pardon for you.

⁷ As for me, I exalt my God,
    my soul exalts the King of heaven,
    and rejoices all the days of my life.

Let all sing praise to his greatness,
⁸     let all speak and give thanks in Jerusalem.

BELIEVE IT to RECEIVE IT (8.5.21)

Good Morning All,
I know today's message is a bit lengthy, but please read it in it's entirety.
This is a strong message from the Lord.

~ Marilyn

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John 4:47-53 - When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.  Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.  The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.  Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth.  And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.  And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth.  Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend.  And they said unto him, yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.  So, the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. 

Fellow Faith Believers,
For many of us, our situation(s) today are no worse than what this father had to overcome.  And just like with this father, Jesus expects us to do something first before He Responds to us.  Jesus Expects us to believe His Word.  Jesus Expects us to walk by faith, not by sight.  When Jesus saw the persistence in this man, Jesus said to Him, “Go thy way; thy son liveth!”  And the man believed that his son was healed. The man didn’t question Jesus, he didn’t doubt Jesus' Words, he didn't get 'confused' by what Jesus meant (or said). 

The man believed, by faith (and trust), that his son was healed. This is the same response that we must have in our lives today.

We must believe that what the Lord Spoke, and the things that the Lord Speaks on now (or in the future), shall come to pass. 

John 14:13-14 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. 

We must have complete faith in what Jesus has spoken into our lives.  Then we must enter into a place of rest.   Resting on GOD’s Word, means that you believe it is already done. Our faith in GOD should acknowledge the Truth of GOD’s Word, even when there is no sign or 'human eye, visual evidence' to prove it. 

This word, todays message, is a "right now word" to those who are going through difficult times.

It does not matter what you are facing! 
It does not matter how your body feels!
We must believe that we have The Victory
     before we see it.

The eyes of faith will always collect what they see.  We must never allow our natural sight to be stronger than our eyes of faith.  The broken areas in our lives will be restored when we believe. The point of believing is the point of receiving.  

The point of believing is the point of receiving. 
The point of believing is the point of receiving. 
The point of believing is the point of receiving. 

We should not have to see it with our human eyes first, before we shout The Victory.  We should enter into rest knowing that it is all in GOD’s Extremely Capable and Loving Hands.  And that all is well.  All must be well with your soul, your mind, your heart, your faith, your belief and your trust in GOD. 

When we get to this place of believing - healing will manifest in our bodies, our finances will be restored, and the dead areas in our lives will come alive.

However, we must believe it before we can receive it.   

If there is sickness in your body, see yourself healed. 
If your business has failed, see your business restored. 
If you need a job, see yourself employed. 
Call those things that be not, as though they were. 

Call those things that be not, as though they were. 
Oh, blessed are those who believe without seeing.

John 20:29 - Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Whatever the situation, faith in GOD will triumph over it.  Let our faith be bigger than our fears. 

• Faith can see rivers in dry places. 
• Faith brings harvests in the midst of a famine. 
• Faith in GOD’s Word is the defense against circumstances that were meant to destroy us. 
• Faith is a shield that will destroy the fiery darts of the enemy every time.
• Faith in GOD will cause us to advance in this season. 

As we start walking and speaking in faith, we will see the hand of the Lord in our lives, and our lives will be a living testimony of the power of GOD’s Word.

So, what will be your response be, to what the Lord has spoken to you? What will you do when you have brought something to GOD, in prayer?  Will you continue nagging Him for a sign to prove that the answer will come?  Will you doubt Him if it doesn’t happen in the time and in the that you think it should happen?  Or will you rest on Our Father's Promise, knowing that it is already done?

We must believe in His Word,
     before we receive His Promises.

Mark 11:22-24 - And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in GOD. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore, I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 

Thank GOD for what you have,
Trust GOD for what you need.
 ~ Marilyn

#ScriptureReflection - Matthew 13:44-52 (8.4.21)

Parable of the Wheat and Weeds Explained

³⁶ Then, leaving the crowds outside, Jesus went into the house. His disciples said, “Please explain to us the story of the weeds in the field.”

³⁷ Jesus replied, “The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed. ³⁸ The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one. ³⁹ The enemy who planted the weeds among the wheat is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world, and the harvesters are the angels.

⁴⁰ “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. ⁴¹ The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. ⁴² And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ⁴³ Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom.

Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!

Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

⁴⁴ “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.

⁴⁵ “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. ⁴⁶ When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!

Parable of the Fishing Net

⁴⁷ “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind. ⁴⁸ When the net was full, they dragged it up onto the shore, sat down, and sorted the good fish into crates, but threw the bad ones away. ⁴⁹ That is the way it will be at the end of the world. The angels will come and separate the wicked people from the righteous, ⁵⁰ throwing the wicked into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ⁵¹ Do you understand all these things?”

“Yes,” they said, “we do.”

⁵² Then he added, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.”

 

 Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

 

 

God's Word Is True (8.3.21)

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.  -  John 15:7   

Fellow Saints,
Because GOD said it, it has to be true. Therefore, I will believe it in My heart and confess it with my mouth.  I am standing firm on the promise of GOD. GOD's Word has promised to deliver me and I believe it. I will not be moved by what I see in my outer world.

It does not matter what the doctor says.
It does not matter what the banker says.
It does not matter what threat comes my way. 

GOD's Word is true.

GOD forbid: yea, let GOD be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou might be justified in thy sayings, and might overcome when thou art judged. - Romans 3:4  

Anything that speaks against what GOD Has promised me, is a lie.  And I WILL NOT believe it. GOD Will fight for me, always.  Always.  ALWAYS.  My job, my only job, is to stand firm on the Sure Foundation of His Word.  And confess what His Word says.

I AM healed.          I AM safe.
I AM prospered.     I AM delivered.
I AM powerful by His Holy Spirit.

Thank you, GOD, for my deliverance today.

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. - Isaiah 55:11  

Meditate on this promise, from GOD, each day. Let His Word build faith in your heart. Speak His Word as you go about your day. Praise and thank GOD that His Promises are alive in your life today.

And if, you find yourself speaking or thinking anything that goes against your promise from GOD, repent immediately and fill your mouth and heart with GOD's Truth, His Word. GOD’s Words are true and His Words won’t return to Him (or you) void.

  

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Jeremiah 23:29 - Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

#ScriptureReflection - Philippians 4:1-7 (8.2.21)

Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer

² I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

³ Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. ⁵ Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; ⁶ do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


Source: ESV  (English Standard Version)

Be Watchful.... and Pray! (8.1.21)

My Child,
Some of you seem unable to focus. 

Too many things to consider and circumstances you've had to deal with, have spread you thin - and worn you out. 

This is no time to get bogged down. 
Watch.  Pray.  And gather yourself up.

It is time to prioritize.
It is time to get focused,
     on what really matters. 

Remember, procrastination is your enemy; so do what you can to stay on top of the things that require your attention. 

Be watchful, pray, and stay focused on Me; and I Will give you direction and My Wisdom, so that you can stay on course.

It is also important that some of you guard your personal boundaries, so that others don't exploit or take advantage of your time or energy. 

Be ever so watchful for the lies from the enemy that cause you to lose confidence or feel aimless.  Be watchful, pray, walk in My Holy Spirit and walk in your Spirit. Put your confidence in Who I Am and not in what you see. 

I Have already given you My Power and My Authority; to do all that I Have called you to accomplish. For those of you who need help, I Will help you to keep your thoughts clear of unnecessary chatter. 

I Will bring My Tranquility and My Order, to your life.

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Colossians 3:2 - Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus

Romans 8:5 - For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 

Matthew 26:41 - Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

 

 

 

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