Monday, November 27, 2023

GOD knows us

 

Psalm 139:17-18

King James Version

17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, 

O God! how great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them, 

they are more in number than the sand: 

when I awake, I am still with thee.


There is no hiding from GOD.

He knows everything about us.

He knows the contents of our heart.

He knows every bit of our being.

He knows all our intentions.

This particular psalm reveals how much GOD knows us:

Psalm 139:1-16

King James Version

139 O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, 

thou understandest my thought afar off.

3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, 

and art acquainted with all my ways.

4 For there is not a word in my tongue, 

but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.

5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, 

and laid thine hand upon me.

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; 

it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? 

or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: 

if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

9 If I take the wings of the morning, 

and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, 

and thy right hand shall hold me.

11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; 

even the night shall be light about me.

12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; 

but the night shineth as the day: 

the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

13 For thou hast possessed my reins: 

thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise thee; 

for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: 

marvellous are thy works; 

and that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee, 

when I was made in secret, 

and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, 

yet being unperfect; 

and in thy book all my members were written, 

which in continuance were fashioned, 

when as yet there was none of them.


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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ASSURANCE we need

 


1 John 3:1

King James Version

3 Behold, what manner of love 

the Father hath bestowed upon us, 

that we should be called the sons of God: 

therefore the world knoweth us not, 

because it knew him not.


I'd like to tell you about something sure.

Such as GOD's love for us.

The purity, and certainty of it.

Where man's love falters, GOD's love remains.

Jeremiah 31:3

King James Version

3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, 

Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: 

therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.


John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.


Hebrews 13:8

King James Version

8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, 

and to day, and for ever.


How much do you know GOD?

How much do you know about His love for you?

How much do you care to know?

If you care to know, this blog is for you.

If you need comfort, this blog will serve you.

If you need peace, this blog will surely help you.

If you need clarity, you will love it here. 


GOD doesn't play favorites.

He loves both Jew, and Gentile, alike.

That's why He sent His Son, JESUS.

That's why He sent His prophets, His saints, and His angels.

GOD knew all of us needed saving.

Anytime you need help, and no help from the world seems forthcoming, do call upon the LORD.

Romans 10:11-13

King James Version

11 For the scripture saith, 

Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: 

for the same Lord over all 

is rich unto all that call upon him.

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord 

shall be saved.


Anyone who boasts about his own salvation, doesn't really know GOD.

Anyone who marginalizes others, doesn't know GOD's heart.

Anyone who fosters hatred, isn't a disciple of JESUS.

If we live by our intellect, that's pride.

If we live by our beauty, that's vanity.

If we live by our wealth, that's insanity.

If we live by the Bible, that's clarity.


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Thursday, July 20, 2023

How JESUS loved

 

John 15:13

King James Version

13 Greater love hath no man than this, 

that a man lay down his life for his friends.


Was thinking about it this morning.

How did JESUS love?

What did the Bible say?

What did it reveal?

What have I come to know?

All I know, I know from SPIRIT.

He teaches me everything about JESUS.

The LORD confirms that Himself:

John 15:26

King James Version

26 But when the Comforter is come, 

whom I will send unto you from the Father, 

even the Spirit of truth, 

which proceedeth from the Father, 

he shall testify of me:


So, I think to myself, HOW did JESUS love?

What was His brand of love?

What did He teach us?

And this I came to know:

Romans 8:34

King James Version

34 Who is he that condemneth? 

It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, 

who is even at the right hand of God, 

who also maketh intercession for us.


Philippians 2:8

King James Version

8 And being found in fashion as a man, 

he humbled himself, 

and became obedient unto death, 

even the death of the cross.


He obeyed GOD.

He gave His life for us.

He defeated death, and the devil.

He makes intercession for us, thus, He's mediator.

He gave us the promise of the Resurrection.

He gave believers the promise of eternal life.

By His own life and example, He taught us how to love.

JESUS is our best model for love.

Being born again taught me all that.

Why wouldn't you want to be born again?

You will marvel at what SPIRIT will teach you.

These blogs and books resulted from all those lessons.

I invite you to seek GOD -- with all your heart.

And come to know TRUTH.

As only JESUS can give you.

John 1:17

King James Version

17 For the law was given by Moses, 

but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.


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Monday, April 24, 2023

Your HOLY calling

 

2 Timothy 1:9

King James Version

9 Who hath saved us, 

and called us with an holy calling, 

not according to our works, 

but according to his own purpose and grace, 

which was given us in Christ Jesus 

before the world began,


Do you know that you have a "holy calling"?

Do you know that GOD predestined us for Himself?

If you are grieved by your sins, if you are repentant, then you know you are called.

GOD would not want you to perish.

As He doesn't want anyone to perish.

2 Peter 3:9

King James Version

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, 

as some men count slackness; 

but is longsuffering to us-ward, 

not willing that any should perish, 

but that all should come to repentance.


But how many listen?

Matthew 22:14

King James Version

14 For many are called, 

but few are chosen.


How to know if you are called?

John 10:27

King James Version

27 My sheep hear my voice, 

and I know them, 

and they follow me:


How many heed GOD's call?

Matthew 13:58

King James Version

58 And he did not many mighty works there 

because of their unbelief.


Know now, then, the POWER of this main verse:

2 Timothy 1:9

King James Version

9 Who hath saved us, 

and called us with an holy calling, 

not according to our works, 

but according to his own purpose and grace, 

which was given us in Christ Jesus 

before the world began,


Sifting through it, we find:

GOD "saved us".

GOD "called us with an holy calling".

GOD saved us, "not according to our works".

GOD saved us "according to his own purpose and grace".

This purpose "was given us in Christ Jesus".

This purpose was given us "before the world began".


Now, you see how you are loved.

Would you heed GOD's call?

Would you try to find out what He meant for you to do?

I hope you do, for we have much to do for GOD.

And others.

Only through JESUS can we know what we need to know.

Pray to know.


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Sunday, December 18, 2022

LOVE from GOD

 


Lamentations 3:22-23

King James Version

22 It is of the Lord's mercies 

that we are not consumed, 

because his compassions fail not.

23 They are new every morning: 

great is thy faithfulness.


The Bible is a LOVE story.

Of how much GOD loves us.

Despite man's unfaithful nature.

Yes, GOD disciplines us, as needed.

But that love remains.

GOD is sure, steady, strong.

He is pure, perfect, and precise.

He is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient.

He doesn't change.

Whether you're a Jew,

Malachi 3:6

King James Version

6 For I am the Lord, I change not; 

therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.


or a Gentile:

Romans 11:19

King James Version

19 Thou wilt say then, 

The branches were broken off, 

that I might be grafted in.


GOD loves us all.

Romans 11:32

King James Version

32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, 

that he might have mercy upon all.


Scripture is full of GOD's boundless love.

Let's meditate upon these magnificent verses:

2 Chronicles 6:14

King James Version

14 And said, 

O Lord God of Israel, 

there is no God like thee in the heaven, 

nor in the earth; 

which keepest covenant, 

and shewest mercy unto thy servants, 

that walk before thee with all their hearts:


Psalm 5:12

King James Version

12 For thou, Lord, 

wilt bless the righteous; 

with favour wilt thou compass him 

as with a shield.


Psalm 36:7

King James Version

7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! 

therefore the children of men put their trust 

under the shadow of thy wings.


Psalm 63:3

King James Version

3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, 

my lips shall praise thee.


Psalm 86:15

King James Version

15 But thou, O Lord, 

art a God full of compassion,

 and gracious, 

long suffering, 

and plenteous in mercy and truth.


Psalm 107:8-9

King James Version

8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, 

and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, 

and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.


Isaiah 54:10

King James Version

10 For the mountains shall depart, 

and the hills be removed; 

but my kindness shall not depart from thee, 

neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, 

saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.


Micah 7:18-19

King James Version

18 Who is a God like unto thee, 

that pardoneth iniquity, 

and passeth by the transgression 

of the remnant of his heritage? 

he retaineth not his anger for ever, 

because he delighteth in mercy.

19 He will turn again, 

he will have compassion upon us; 

he will subdue our iniquities; 

and thou wilt cast all their sins 

into the depths of the sea.


Zephaniah 3:17

King James Version

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; 

he will save, 

he will rejoice over thee with joy; 

he will rest in his love, 

he will joy over thee with singing.


John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.


John 13:34-35

King James Version

34 A new commandment I give unto you, 

That ye love one another; as I have loved you, 

that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know 

that ye are my disciples, 

if ye have love one to another.


John 14:21

King James Version

21 He that hath my commandments, 

and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: 

and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, 

and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.


John 15:9

King James Version

9 As the Father hath loved me, 

so have I loved you: 

continue ye in my love.


John 16:27

King James Version

27 For the Father himself loveth you, 

because ye have loved me, 

and have believed that I came out from God.


Romans 5:5

King James Version

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; 

because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts 

by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.


Romans 8:31-32

King James Version

31 What shall we then say to these things? 

If God be for us, who can be against us?

32 He that spared not his own Son, 

but delivered him up for us all, 

how shall he not with him 

also freely give us all things?


Romans 8:35

King James Version

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? 

shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, 

or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?


Romans 8:38-39

King James Version

38 For I am persuaded, 

that neither death, nor life, nor angels, 

nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, 

nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, 

shall be able to separate us from the love of God, 

which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Galatians 2:20

King James Version

20 I am crucified with Christ: 

nevertheless I live; 

yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: 

and the life which I now live in the flesh 

I live by the faith of the Son of God, 

who loved me, 

and gave himself for me.


Ephesians 1:3-4

King James Version

3 Blessed be the God and Father 

of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings

in heavenly places in Christ:

4 According as he hath chosen us in him 

before the foundation of the world, 

that we should be holy and without blame 

before him in love:


Ephesians 2:4-5

King James Version

4 But God, 

who is rich in mercy, 

for his great love wherewith he loved us,

5 Even when we were dead in sins, 

hath quickened us together with Christ, 

(by grace ye are saved;)


Ephesians 3:19

King James Version

19 And to know the love of Christ, 

which passeth knowledge, 

that ye might be filled 

with all the fulness of God.


1 John 3:1

King James Version

3 Behold, 

what manner of love 

the Father hath bestowed upon us, 

that we should be called the sons of God: 

therefore the world knoweth us not, 

because it knew him not.


1 John 4:8

King James Version

8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; 

for God is love.


1 John 4:9-10

King James Version

9 In this was manifested 

the love of God toward us, 

because that God sent 

his only begotten Son into the world, 

that we might live through him.

10 Herein is love, 

not that we loved God, 

but that he loved us, 

and sent his Son 

to be the propitiation for our sins.


Jude 21

King James Version

21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, 

looking for the mercy 

of our Lord Jesus Christ 

unto eternal life.


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GOD's love through JESUS

 

JESUS on believers:

John 16:27

King James Version

27 For the Father himself loveth you, 

because ye have loved me, 

and have believed that I came out from God.


Do you know how loved you are?

Whether Jew, or Gentile?

GOD loves us all.

And He showed His love, through JESUS, His SON.

SPIRIT and Scripture are witness:

John 1:10-13

King James Version

10 He was in the world, 

and the world was made by him, 

and the world knew him not.

11 He came unto his own, 

and his own received him not.

12 But as many as received him, 

to them gave he power to become the sons of God, 

even to them that believe on his name:

13 Which were born, 

not of blood, 

nor of the will of the flesh, 

nor of the will of man, 

but of God.


John 1:14

King James Version

14 And the Word was made flesh, 

and dwelt among us, 

(and we beheld his glory, 

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,)

 full of grace and truth.


John 1:15-17

King James Version

15 John bare witness of him, 

and cried, saying, 

This was he of whom I spake, 

He that cometh after me is preferred before me: 

for he was before me.

16 And of his fulness have all we received, 

and grace for grace.

17 For the law was given by Moses, 

but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.


John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.


John 6:37-38

King James Version

37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; 

and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

38 For I came down from heaven, 

not to do mine own will, 

but the will of him that sent me.


John 6:39-40

King James Version

39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, 

that of all which he hath given me 

I should lose nothing, 

but should raise it up again at the last day.

40 And this is the will of him that sent me, 

that every one which seeth the Son, 

and believeth on him, 

may have everlasting life: 

and I will raise him up at the last day.


John 14:1

King James Version

14 Let not your heart be troubled: 

ye believe in God, believe also in me.


John 14:6-7

King James Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, the truth, and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

7 If ye had known me, 

ye should have known my Father also: 

and from henceforth ye know him, 

and have seen him.


John 14:19-20

King James Version

19 Yet a little while, 

and the world seeth me no more; 

but ye see me: 

because I live, ye shall live also.

20 At that day ye shall know 

that I am in my Father, 

and ye in me, and I in you.


John 14:21

King James Version

21 He that hath my commandments, 

and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: 

and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, 

and I will love him, 

and will manifest myself to him.


John 14:23

King James Version

23 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

If a man love me, he will keep my words: 

and my Father will love him, 

and we will come unto him, 

and make our abode with him.


John 16:24

King James Version

24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: 

ask, and ye shall receive, 

that your joy may be full.


John 17:3

King James Version

3 And this is life eternal, 

that they might know thee the only true God, 

and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.


John 17:22-23

King James Version

22 And the glory which thou gavest me 

I have given them; 

that they may be one, even as we are one:

23 I in them, and thou in me, 

that they may be made perfect in one; 

and that the world may know 

that thou hast sent me, 

and hast loved them, 

as thou hast loved me.


John 17:26

King James Version

26 And I have declared unto them thy name, 

and will declare it: 

that the love wherewith thou hast loved me 

may be in them, and I in them.


Luke 19:10

King James Version

10 For the Son of man is come 

to seek and to save 

that which was lost.


Romans 5:6

King James Version

6 For when we were yet without strength, 

in due time Christ died for the ungodly.


Romans 5:8

King James Version

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, 

in that, while we were yet sinners, 

Christ died for us.


Romans 5:9

King James Version

9 Much more then, 

being now justified by his blood, 

we shall be saved from wrath through him.


Romans 8:35-39

King James Version

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? 

shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, 

or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

36 As it is written, 

For thy sake we are killed all the day long; 

we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

37 Nay, in all these things 

we are more than conquerors 

through him that loved us.

38 For I am persuaded, 

that neither death, nor life, 

nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, 

nor things present, nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, 

shall be able to separate us from the love of God, 

which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Ephesians 2:1-2

King James Version

2 And you hath he quickened, 

who were dead in trespasses and sins;

2 Wherein in time past 

ye walked according to the course of this world,

 according to the prince of the power of the air, 

the spirit that now worketh 

in the children of disobedience:


Ephesians 2:4-5

King James Version

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, 

for his great love wherewith he loved us,

5 Even when we were dead in sins, 

hath quickened us together with Christ, 

(by grace ye are saved;)


Ephesians 2:6-7

King James Version

6 And hath raised us up together, 

and made us sit together in heavenly places 

in Christ Jesus:

7 That in the ages to come 

he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace 

in his kindness toward us 

through Christ Jesus.


Ephesians 2:8-10

King James Version

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; 

and that not of yourselves: 

it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship, 

created in Christ Jesus unto good works, 

which God hath before ordained 

that we should walk in them.


1 Timothy 1:14

King James Version

14 And the grace of our Lord 

was exceeding abundant with faith and love 

which is in Christ Jesus.


Titus 3:3-4

King James Version

3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, 

disobedient, deceived, 

serving divers lusts and pleasures, 

living in malice and envy, 

hateful, and hating one another.

4 But after that 

the kindness and love of God 

our Saviour toward man appeared,


Titus 3:5-6

King James Version

5 Not by works of righteousness 

which we have done, 

but according to his mercy he saved us, 

by the washing of regeneration, 

and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6 Which he shed on us abundantly 

through Jesus Christ our Saviour;


Titus 3:7

King James Version

7 That being justified by his grace, 

we should be made heirs 

according to the hope of eternal life.


1 John 4:9-10

King James Version

9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, 

because that God sent 

his only begotten Son into the world, 

that we might live through him.

10 Herein is love, 

not that we loved God, 

but that he loved us, 

and sent his Son 

to be the propitiation for our sins.


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HAVEN'T you NOTICED yet?

  Matthew 19:26 King James Version 26 But Jesus beheld them,  and said unto them,  With men this is impossible;  but with God all things are...