#ScriptureReflection - Romans 5 (3.12.20)

Faith, Hope, and Love. ¹ Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² through whom we have gained access [by faith] to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. ³ Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, ⁴ and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, ⁵ and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us. ⁶ For Christ, while we were still helpless, yet died at the appointed time for the ungodly. ⁷ Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die. ⁸ But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. ⁹ How much more then, since we are now justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath. ¹⁰ Indeed, if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more, once reconciled, will we be saved by his life. ¹¹ Not only that, but we also boast of God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

Humanity’s Sin Through Adam. ¹² Therefore, just as through one person sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all, inasmuch as all sinned — ¹³ for up to the time of the law, sin was in the world, though sin is not accounted when there is no law. ¹⁴ But death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin after the pattern of the trespass of Adam, who is the type of the one who was to come.

Grace and Life Through Christ. ¹⁵ But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by that one person’s transgression the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one person Jesus Christ overflow for the many. ¹⁶ And the gift is not like the result of the one person’s sinning. For after one sin there was the judgment that brought condemnation; but the gift, after many transgressions, brought acquittal. ¹⁷ For if, by the transgression of one person, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of justification come to reign in life through the one person Jesus Christ. ¹⁸ In conclusion, just as through one transgression condemnation came upon all, so through one righteous act acquittal and life came to all. ¹⁹ For just as through the disobedience of one person the many were made sinners, so through the obedience of one the many will be made righteous. ²⁰ The law entered in so that transgression might increase but, where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more, ²¹ so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through justification for eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.


Source: NABRE  (New American Bible Revised Edition)

 

In the Battle, Do Not Give Up on the Lord. He Is Alpha & Omega. He WILL Answer on Time.... (3.11.20)

Faith Believers,

I remind you that now is not the time, for you to give up.  Although the battle may be raging, do not give up on the Lord. 

He Was, Is, and always Will be the Alpha and the Omega; the One Who sees the end from the beginning.  He saw your life, your victories, your defeats, your trials and your times of joy; before you were born. In His Holiness, He said, "With men, it is impossible, but with Me all things are possible."

You were called and fashioned from the Lord, out of the depths of His Being.  He Knew what He Was doing, and He Did not make any mistakes. Whatever work the Lord is doing in your life right now, His Message today is clear, "Do not give up in the battle; I will answer on time.”

When you are advancing in GOD's plans, you are a threat to the kingdom of darkness. the enemy of your soul is not happy with what you are doing for GOD’s Kingdom.  After all, he came to steal, kill and destroy; not to build you up.  Therefore, do not allow his attacks to surprise you; and do not be caught off guard, without your armor on.

You must stand firm at all times.
You must gird the loins of your faith.
You must put on the whole armor of the Lord. 

Do not give up in the battle.  For there is no victory without first a struggle; no testimony without a test.

Walk in the Authority of GOD, through the grace He has given to you, through the shed Blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.  And do not give up in the battle for your loved ones.  The Lord has not given up on you.  Love them, intercede, faithfully pray, and stand in the gap for them. 

One by one, they will all come to know Jesus and accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior. 

Love them as Christ Loves you.
They need your love.
Do not give up on them, for GOD
     Will answer your prayers.

And it will be on time.

  -  Marilyn

Hear His Still Small Voice:

To you - My Children whom I Love,
I Am faithful to My Promises.
And I Say, do not give up. 

I Know you have tarried long in this season for your vision; and some of you may barely see the Fruit of the Promise.  However, hold fast to that which you already have.

I the Lord, Am faithful. 
The Words that I speak are true.  

Hold fast to that which I Have revealed and promised you; for surely it will come to pass, in My Time.  Do not give up on what you know to be true.

Your labor in Me has not been in vain.  Your trials were not in vain, for I Am doing a cleansing and a purging that shall be for My Glory.

Therefore, I Say to you again, do not give up in the battle.  
I Will answer on time, and I Will answer abundantly.

 

 

 

 READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Isaiah 40:30-31 - Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

John 10:10  - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Ephesians 6:10 -11 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 5:2 - And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.

Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 - Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Revelations 2:25-26 - But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: 

Bless the Lord AT ALL TIMES!!! (3.10.20)

I will bless the Lord at all times.  
 
My Child,
This should be your thought, no matter what happens in life.  Whenever faced with a trial or test, praise should be your first step.  Yes, before you cry out in distress to Me, let a praise of thanksgiving rise up to the Heavens.

Do this always.  Even in the most difficult circumstances, take the time to search for the smallest thing to be grateful for, and begin to praise Me. 

When praises come forth from your lips, you begin to defeat the enemy. You send the enemy fleeing from your presence, and open a line of communication between you and Me.  Then you will find that I Will do My Part, and blessings will begin to flow.

Oh, what joy you bring to My Heart when you overcome the enemy with Praises to Me. Take time to delight yourself in Me, and watch the desires of your heart come forth.  Take time to search for joy, every day of your life.  Hunt for it like hidden treasures

Right now, enter into a spirit of praise and thanksgiving in the midst of what you’re going through; and destroy the works of the enemy. Oh, bless My Name at all times.  Make a joyful noise unto the Lord your God; and watch Me Deliver you from all your fears.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 34:1-4 - I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.   My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.  O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.   I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 37:4 - Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Psalm 103:1-5 - 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 thine iniquities; who heals all thy diseases; Who redeemed thy life from destruction; who crowned thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfies thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 

Worry Not. Fret Not. Trust God.... and Believe!! (3.9.20)

My Child,

You do not have to worry. 
You do not have to fret.
You must trust Me when I Say "all is well."
All is well.

You must always know that. Haven’t I Cared for you? Haven’t I Proven Myself more than worthy over and over again?

I Have caused men to give unto you. I Have made the crooked places straight. I Made rivers in the desert. I Brought you fresh water. I Supplied your needs, each time you called. I Know the things you need, because I Am an all-knowing and all-seeing GOD.  I Am close to you always. Ask Me for the desires of your heart, believe in your heart that you have received them; and I Will bless you according to My Will for your life.  Ask and believe in My Name; ask and believe in the Mighty Name of My Son, Jesus.

Nothing shall be impossible to you,
     if you believe.
Only believe, only believe.

I Have chosen a time and place for all things to take place; according to My Plan for your life. Be ready for Me to show up and show out in your life; because you have put your trust in Me and believed that I Would do the things you asked Me to do. 

Also remember, there were doors opened that only I Could have opened. I Will open more doors that have been closed. So, please do not worry.  I Know about everything you need and desire. Oh, yes, I Also know about the desires of your heart that you have have not told Me about.

Rest and know that I Love you. 
Be still and know that I Am GOD.
So again, why do you worry?

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Numbers 11:23 - The LORD answered Moses, "Is the LORD's arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you."

Psalm 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 94:19 - In the multitude of my thoughts within me Your comforts delight my soul.

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Matthew 6:25-26 - Therefore I say to you, Do not be anxious for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Behold the birds of the air; for they sow not, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns. Yet your heavenly Father feeds them; are you not much better than they are?

Matthew 6:31-34 - Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed? For the nations seek after all these things. For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things. But seek first the kingdom of GOD and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow; for tomorrow shall be anxious for its own things. Sufficient to the day is the evil of it. 

SPEAK Blessings & Believe!!! (3.8.20)

My Child,
Stop trying to figure out everything for yourself, and ask Me for My Wisdom.

The Windows of Heaven are open.  All you have to do is ask for your Blessings; and I Will give you the desires of your heart, according to My Will for your life.

I Want to shower you with an Abundance of My Blessings.
I Want My Blessings to ignite your Inner Spirit.
I Want My Blessings to influence others around you. 
 

Some of you have sown a harvest of tears, now it is time for you to reap in Joy. The Harvest is ripe, and now is the time for you to ask Me for the desires of your heart; and I Will Bless you according to My Will for your life. When you ask for blessings that are not of My Will, do not become discouraged, thinking that I Have led you on. There will always be times when I Will deny what you ask for; because I Have Blessings that are a thousand times better than what you were expecting for.

Your cup will soon start running over, and you will not have room enough to contain it all. 

Remember My Beloved - bless others as I Bless you. My Blessings are not just for you; but you must be a blessing to others, with the things that I Give to you.  Always do this - when you have been blessed, pass it on to others. 

 

  

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Malachi 3:10 - Bring all the tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. And test Me now with this, says Jehovah of Hosts, to see if I will not open the windows of Heaven for you, and pour out a blessing for you, until there is not enough room.

Psalm 23:5 - You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over

Psalm 126:5 - Those who sow in tears shall reap with songs of joy. 

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 3 (3.7.20)

Trusting in the Lord

3 My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
    Store my commands in your heart.
² If you do this, you will live many years,
    and your life will be satisfying.
³ Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
    Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
    Write them deep within your heart.
⁴ Then you will find favor with both God and people,
    and you will earn a good reputation.

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
⁶ Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.

⁷ Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
    Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
⁸ Then you will have healing for your body
    and strength for your bones.

⁹ Honor the Lord with your wealth
    and with the best part of everything you produce.
¹⁰ Then he will fill your barns with grain,
    and your vats will overflow with good wine.

¹¹ My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
    and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
¹² For the Lord corrects those he loves,
    just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

¹³ Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
    the one who gains understanding.
¹⁴ For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
    and her wages are better than gold.
¹⁵ Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
    nothing you desire can compare with her.
¹⁶ She offers you long life in her right hand,
    and riches and honor in her left.
¹⁷ She will guide you down delightful paths;
    all her ways are satisfying.
¹⁸ Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
    happy are those who hold her tightly.

¹⁹ By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;
    by understanding he created the heavens.
²⁰ By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
    and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

²¹ My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
    Hang on to them,
²² for they will refresh your soul.
    They are like jewels on a necklace.
²³ They keep you safe on your way,
    and your feet will not stumble.
²⁴ You can go to bed without fear;
    you will lie down and sleep soundly.
²⁵ You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
    or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
²⁶ for the Lord is your security.
    He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

²⁷ Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
    when it’s in your power to help them.
²⁸ If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,
    “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”

²⁹ Don’t plot harm against your neighbor,
    for those who live nearby trust you.
³⁰ Don’t pick a fight without reason,
    when no one has done you harm.

³¹ Don’t envy violent people
    or copy their ways.
³² Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord,
    but he offers his friendship to the godly.

³³ The Lord curses the house of the wicked,
    but he blesses the home of the upright.

³⁴ The Lord mocks the mockers
    but is gracious to the humble.

³⁵ The wise inherit honor,
    but fools are put to shame!

 Source: NLT (New Living Translation)

Rejoice! Rejoice! It's a Time for Rejoicing.... Rejoice!! (3.6.20)

My Child,
Rise up and rejoice! 

Rejoice; I Say rejoice; for a time of renewal, a time of refreshing is coming upon you.

My Glory, the Glory of your Lord has risen upon you.  My Blessings shall suddenly overtake you, as you see miraculous answers to your prayers.  Indeed, your effective, fervent prayer will avail much!  Pray in faith - with no fear or doubt - believing that I, your GOD, Will hear and answer speedily. 

I Am working faithfully to bring you to victory.
Look up and rejoice, for I Am GOD and I Will
     keep My Promises.

Soon, blessings will manifest in your life. Oh, how your heart will rejoice. So much has happened during your time of testing. I Am working on your behalf, even in those times when you may think that I Am not.

Continue to be steadfast.
Do not turn back from any difficulties
     placed before you.
Rejoice in them.

I Say to you this day, nothing will ever be the same in your life, once I Open the flood gates to My Storehouses of Blessings. It is time for a turnaround, My Child.

Oh, rejoice and praise My Holy Name!
Are you ready to receive a double portion?
Well, rejoice! because you have weathered this storm.
Know that I Have only good things for you because of this.

Rejoice, I Say rejoice.
Trouble does not last always.
This is the day I have made.
Rejoice, and be glad.

Read and Meditate on God's Word:

1 Chronicles 16:10 - Glory in His holy name, let the heart of those who seek Jehovah rejoice.

Psalm 30:1 - A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the House of David. I will praise You, O Jehovah; for You have lifted me up, and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.

Psalm 118:24 - This is the day which Jehovah has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 119:162 - I rejoice at Your Word, as one who finds great spoil.

Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, Rejoice!

James 5:16 - Confess faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much.

Hebrews 11:6 - For without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to GOD must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

#ScriptureReflection - Esther 4:12-16 (3.5.20)

Prayer of Esther.
¹² Queen Esther, seized with mortal anguish, fled to the Lord for refuge. ¹³ Taking off her splendid garments, she put on garments of distress and mourning. In place of her precious ointments she covered her head with dung and ashes. She afflicted her body severely and in place of her festive adornments, her tangled hair covered her.

¹⁴ Then she prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, saying: “My Lord, you alone are our King. Help me, who am alone and have no help but you, ¹⁵ for I am taking my life in my hand. ¹⁶ From birth, I have heard among my people that you, Lord, chose Israel from among all nations, and our ancestors from among all their forebears, as a lasting inheritance, and that you fulfilled all your promises to them. ¹⁷ But now we have sinned in your sight, and you have delivered us into the hands of our enemies, ¹⁸ because we worshiped their gods. You are just, O Lord. ¹⁹ But now they are not satisfied with our bitter servitude, but have sworn an oath to their idols ²⁰ to do away with the decree you have pronounced, to destroy your inheritance, to close the mouths of those who praise you, to extinguish the glory of your house and your altar, ²¹ to open the mouths of the nations to acclaim their worthless gods, and to extol a mortal king forever.

²² “Lord, do not relinquish your scepter to those who are nothing. Do not let our foes gloat over our ruin, but turn their own counsel against them and make an example of the one who began this against us. ²³ Be mindful of us, Lord. Make yourself known in the time of our distress and give me courage, King of gods and Ruler of every power. ²⁴ Put in my mouth persuasive words in the presence of the lion, and turn his heart to hatred for our enemy, so that he and his co-conspirators may perish. ²⁵ Save us by your power, and help me, who am alone and have no one but you, Lord.

²⁶ “You know all things. You know that I hate the pomp of the lawless, and abhor the bed of the uncircumcised or of any foreigner. ²⁷ You know that I am under constraint, that I abhor the sign of grandeur that rests on my head when I appear in public. I abhor it like a polluted rag, and do not wear it in private. ²⁸ I, your servant, have never eaten at the table of Haman, nor have I graced the banquet of the king or drunk the wine of libations. ²⁹ From the day I was brought here till now, your servant has had no joy except in you, Lord, God of Abraham. ³⁰ O God, whose power is over all, hear the voice of those in despair. Save us from the power of the wicked, and deliver me from my fear.”

 

Chapter D

Esther Goes to Ahasuerus.  ¹ On the third day, ending her prayers, she took off her prayer garments and arrayed herself in her splendid attire. ² In making her appearance, after invoking the all-seeing God and savior, she took with her two maids; ³ on the one she leaned gently for support, ⁴ while the other followed her, bearing her train. ⁵ She glowed with perfect beauty and her face was as joyous as it was lovely, though her heart was pounding with fear. ⁶ She passed through all the portals till she stood before the king, who was seated on his royal throne, clothed in full robes of state, and covered with gold and precious stones, so that he inspired great awe. ⁷ As he looked up in extreme anger, his features fiery and majestic, the queen staggered, turned pale and fainted, collapsing against the maid in front of her. ⁸ But God changed the king’s anger to gentleness. In great anxiety he sprang from his throne, held her in his arms until she recovered, and comforted her with reassuring words. ⁹ “What is it, Esther?” he said to her. “I am your brother. Take courage! ¹⁰ You shall not die; this order of ours applies only to our subjects. ¹¹ Come near!” ¹² Raising the golden scepter, he touched her neck with it, embraced her, and said, “Speak to me.”
¹³ She replied: “I saw you, my lord, as an angel of God, and my heart was shaken by fear of your majesty. ¹⁴ For you are awesome, my lord, though your countenance is full of mercy.” ¹⁵ As she said this, she fainted. ¹⁶ The king was shaken and all his attendants tried to revive her.

A Minor Setback (3.4.20)

My Child,
You must find a place of peace and strength in My Presence, regardless of the difficulties you have faced.  Do not give up. Refuse to give in to the temptation of discouragement and despair.  The difficulties of recent days will pass, but you must press through. This thing was just a minor setback - so stand up and refuse to allow the enemy to silence you. Regardless of what you face remember, I Am with you and I Will help you.  I Will never leave you nor forsake you. Trust in Me and I Will bring you through all of this confusion. This confusion is from the enemy, and not of Me. 

I Am not the author of confusion,
     but I Represent peace and order.

Be strong and resolute.  And refuse to allow fear or panic, take you out of the will I Have for your life.   Take whatever time is necessary to sit still before Me and talk with Me. 

Call out to Me, ask for My Wisdom regarding your next step and I Will show you the way.  Continue to seek Me for Wisdom and Guidance; and I Will strategically maneuver you around the obstacles placed before you. I Will lead you through every valley, as I Bring you into a place of peace and safety. 

My Child, I Want you to learn from what you have gone through; and use it to resist the enemy. I Want you to know that you have Mighty Power within you - over every work of the enemy.  So resist him and he will flee from you. 

Never forget who you are in Me.
You are more than a conqueror.
And I Am with you.

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Hebrews 13:5-6 - Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Psalm 118:5 - I called on the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me and set me in a broad place.

James 1:5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of GOD, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Now thanks be to GOD who always leads us in triumph in Christ,James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to GOD. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Romans 8:37 - Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 - For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

God CAN Do the Impossible in Your Life.... The Question is, "Do You Believe He Can?" (3.3.20)

Faith Believers,
Did you know that GOD can do the impossible in your life?

The Word of GOD says that 'all things are possible with GOD.'  The challenge we face, is believing those very words.  We look at the challenges we face, through the eyes of man, and each time these challenges overtake us and cause us to become afraid and worry. Our Lord and Father has power over everything within this world, and nothing is catching Him by surprise.

This virus that has manifested and is killing so many people can be controlled and stopped by our Father at any time. In the book of Revelations it states that in the last days this world will be stricken with a plague. We are living in the last minutes before the return of Christ, and He wishes that no one should perish. It is our duty to share the Word of GOD with as many people as possible, as soon as possible, so that no one will perish.

Our Lord is always able to do the impossible.
He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and
     the end of all things 

This day, let us agree together in prayer that the Lord Will have mercy on us during these trying times. All things are possible with GOD, and there is nothing He Will not do for those who love Him and serve Him. There is nothing like the peace of GOD that surpasses all understanding, when things around us are spiraling out of control.

Trust GOD through all of this, and know that He Is still in control; and He Still has all power over everything. Faith Believers, know that He can do the impossible in any situation He chooses.

Trust GOD today with all of your heart,
     mind, body and soul and He Will
     give you peace.

 

Thank God for what you have,

Trust God for what you need.

  -  Marilyn