God's Wings

After a forest fire, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno’s damage.One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of the tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother’s wings.

The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown away to safety, but had refused to abandon her babies.

Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother remained steadfast….because she had been willing to die so those under the cover of her wings would live.

Jesus saw the coming of His death as he prayed in the Garden the night before His trial, but like the bird in the story above; He choose death, that we might live. Give thanks to the One who loves you and trust Him to keep you in the shelter of His wings!

[Author Unknown]

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, Psalm 17:8

How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. Psalm 36:7

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Psalm 57:1

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. Psalm 61:4

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Psalm 63:7

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 ♥

Faith of Abraham

Are you believing a promise of God? Against hope, Abraham believed (Romans 4:18). Have the Faith of Abraham! ℛℒ

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. Genesis 15:6

For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. Romans 4:13

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. Romans 4:20-21

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Hebrews 11:8

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. James 2:23

So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Galatians 3:9 ♥

Jesus ~ Our Only Hope

Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means fail—his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word. There is no other hope in this world.

[David Wilkerson ~ May 19,1931 – April 27,2011]

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3

For we are saved by hope: Romans 8:24

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13

But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. Psalm 71:14

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; Colossians 1:5

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 2 Thessalonians 2:16

In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Titus 1:2 ♥

Hearing God

Once there was a man who dared God to speak.

“Burn the bush like you did for Moses, God and I will follow.

Collapse the walls like you did for Joshua, God and I will fight.

Still the waves like you did on Galilee, God and I will listen.”

And so the man went and sat by a bush, near a wall close to the sea and waited for God to speak.

And God heard the man , so God answered.

He sent fire, not for the bush… but for a church.

He brought down a wall, not of brick… but of sin.

He stilled a storm, not of the sea… but of a soul.

And God waited for the man to respond.

And he waited…

And waited…

And waited…

But because the man was looking at bushes, not hearts; bricks, not lives; seas and not souls, he decided that God had done nothing.

Finally he looked at God and asked, “Have you lost your power?”

And God looked at him and said, “Have you lost your hearing?”

[Excerpt from: A Gentle Thunder; Hearing God through the Storm by Max Lucado]

And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. 1 Kings 19:11-12


Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! Psalm 81:13


He that is of God heareth God's words: John 8:47

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8


Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 ♥

Deep Secrets of God

God shares His deep secrets with those who fear Him. The word “fear” is not intended to mean that we are afraid of God, but rather that we worship Him, revere Him, deeply respect His greatness and His power, and that we have a built a personal relationship with Him. How humbling to know that God desires to share His secrets with us. Praise Yeshua Jesus! ℛℒ

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Psalm 25:14

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3

He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. Daniel 2:22

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 ♥

LOVE

Now Hollywood wants to make you think they know what love is.

But I’m a tell you what true love is.

Love is not what you see in the movies.

Its not the ecstasy, its not what you see in that scene, you know what I mean?

I’m telling you right now, true love is sacrifice.

Love is thinking about others before you think about yourself, love is selfless not selfish.

Love is God and God is love.

Love is when you lay down your life for another, whether for your brother, your mother, your father or your sister, its even laying down your life for your enemies, that’s unthinkable, but think about that. Love is true. Think.

I’ll put you in front of me

So everybody can see

My love, this is my love

I know that I’ll be alright

As long as you are my guide

My love, this is my love

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, it always perseveres.

Love never fails.

Love is everlasting, its eternal, it goes on and on, it goes beyond time, love is the only thing that will last when you die, but ask the question why?

Do you have love?

I’ll put you in front of me

So everybody can see

My love, this is my love

I know that I’ll be alright

As long as you are my guide

My love, this is my love

There is no greater love than this than he who lays down his life for his friends.

Now are you willing to lay down your life for your friends?

You’re probably willing to lay down your life for your mother, your father, or your best friends, but are you willing to lay down your life for even those that hate you?

I’m going to tell you who did that, the definition of love is Jesus Christ. He is love. The nails in his hands, the thorns in his brow, hanging on a cross for your sin my sins, that is LOVE he died for you and me while we still hated him, that is love.

God is true love, and if you don’t know this love, now is the time to know, perfect love.

I’ll put you in front of me

So everybody can see

My love, this is my love

I know that I’ll be alright

As long as you are my guide

My love, this is my love

[Artist: Jaeson Ma (feat. Bruno Mars)]

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. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:9-10

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. John 3:16

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:3

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Ephesians 2:4-5

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 1 John 4:11 ♥

Celebrate Christ

Friends and Family ~ Have a Christ-centered and joyous Resurrection Day! HE is Risen ~ Rejoice!!! ♥


On the cross ~

1.“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34
(He asked for forgiveness for those who crucified Him)

2. “Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
(He promised the penitent thief he would meet the Lord in paradise that very day)

3.“Woman, behold thy son!” Then saith he to the disciple, “Behold thy mother!” John 19:26-27
(He made provision for the care of His mother by the apostle John)

4.“Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Mark 15:34
(He made a statement of isolation. Psalm 22:1)

5."I thirst!' " (John 19:28)
(He expressed physical agony when He acknowledged His thirst)

6.“It is finished” John 19:30
(He made a statement of victory, not defeat)

7.“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit” Luke 23:46
(He breathed His last. Psalm 31:5)

On the third day ~

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6

Ten Thousand Angels

They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where He prayed;
They led Him thro' the streets in shame.
They spat upon the Savior so pure and free from sin;
They said, "Crucify Him; He's to blame."

He could have called ten thousand angels
To destroy the world and set Him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels,
But He died alone, for you and me.

Upon His precious head they placed a crown of thorns;
They laughed and said, "Behold the King!"
They struck Him and they cursed Him and mocked His holy name,
All alone He suffered everything.

He could have called ten thousand angels
To destroy the world and set Him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels,
But He died alone, for you and me.

When they nailed Him to the cross, His mother stood nearby,
He said, "Woman, behold thy son!"
He cried, "I thirst for water," but they gave Him none to drink.
Then the sinful work of man was done.

He could have called ten thousand angels
To destroy the world and set Him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels,
But He died alone, for you and me.

To the howling mob He yielded; He did not for mercy cry.
The cross of shame He took alone.
And when He cried, "It's finished," He gave Himself to die;
Salvation's wondrous plan was done.

He could have called ten thousand angels
To destroy the world and set Him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels,
But He died alone, for you and me.

[Words and Music by Ray Overholt]

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? Matthew 26:53-54

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:14

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 ♥

Are You Washed in the Blood of the Lamb?

Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you washed in the blood,
In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?
Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;
There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,
O be washed in the blood of the Lamb!

[Words and Music by Elisha A. Hoffman]

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Hebrews 9:12

But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Revelation 1:5 ♥

Redeemed by Jesus Our Passover Lamb

Jesus saves His people from their sins. This is His special office. He saves them from the guilt of sin, by washing them in His own atoning blood. He saves them from the dominion of sin, by putting in their hearts the sanctifying Spirit. He saves them from the presence of sin, when He takes them out of this world to rest with Him. He will save them from all the consequences of sin, when He shall give them a glorious body at the last day. Blessed and holy are Christ's people! From sorrow, cross, and conflict they are not saved. But they are saved from sin for evermore.

[J.C. Ryle]

I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. Isaiah 44:22

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29

And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! John 1:36

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Revelation 5:12

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:17 ♥

Father's Love Letter

My Child...

You may not know me, but I know everything about you...Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up...Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways...Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered...Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image...Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being...Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring...Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived...Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation...Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book...Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live...Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made...Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb...Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born...Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me...John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love...1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you...1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your father...1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could...Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father...Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand...James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs...Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope...Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love...Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore Psalm 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing...Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you...Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession...Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul...Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things...Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me...Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart...Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires...Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine...Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager...2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles...2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you...Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart...Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes...Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth...Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus...John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed...John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being...Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you...Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins...2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled...2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you...1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love...Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me...1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again...Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen...Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father...Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is...Will you be my child?...John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you...Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Heavenly Father God Almighty

[Message from the Internet]

Repentance

Learn this lesson: not to trust Christ because you repent, but trust Christ to make you repent; not to come to Christ because you have a broken heart, but to come to Him that He may give you a broken heart; not to come to Him because you are fit to come, but to come to Him because you are unfit to come. Your fitness is your unfitness. Your qualification is your lack of qualification.

[Charles Haddon Spurgeon]

And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Joel 2:13


Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 22:19


Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the LORD: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street. Lamentations 2:19


A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26


If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9


I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. Psalm 142:1-2


Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 62:8 ♥

100 Truths about Jesus Christ

1. Jesus claimed to be God - John 8:24; 8:56-59 (see Exodus 3:14); John 10:30-33

2. Jesus is called God - John 1:1,14; 20:28; Colossians 2:9; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 1:8

3. Jesus is the image of the invisible God - Hebrews 1:3

4. Jesus abides forever - Hebrews 7:24

5. Jesus created all things - John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17

6. Jesus is before all things - John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:17;

7. Jesus is eternal - John 1:1,14; 8:58; Micah 5:1-2

8. Jesus is honored the same as the Father - John 5:23

9. Jesus is prayed to - Acts 7:55-60; 1 Corinthians 1:2 with Psalm 116:4; (John 14:14)

10. Jesus is worshipped - Matthew 2:2,11; 14:33; John 9:35-38; Hebrews 1:6

11. Jesus is omnipresent - Matthew 18:20; 28:20

12. Jesus is with us always - Matthew 28:20

13. Jesus is our only mediator between God and ourselves - 1 Timothy 2:5

14. Jesus is the guarantee of a better covenant - Hebrews 7:22; 8:6

15. Jesus said, "I AM the Bread of Life" - John 6:35,41,48,51

16. Jesus said, "I AM the Door" - John 10:7,9

17. Jesus said, "I AM the Good Shepherd" - John 10:11,14

18. Jesus said, "I AM the Way the Truth and The Life" - John 14:6

19. Jesus said, "I AM the Light of the world" - John 8:12; 9:5; 12:46; Luke 2:32

20. Jesus said, "I AM the True Vine" - John 15:1,5

21. Jesus said, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" - John 11:25

22. Jesus said, "I AM the First and the Last" - Revelation 1:17; 2:8; 22:13

23. Jesus always lives to make intercession for us - Hebrews 7:25

24. Jesus cleanses from sin - 1 John 1:9

25. Jesus cleanses us from our sins by His blood - Revelation 1:5; Romans 5:9

26. Jesus forgives sins - Matthew 9:1-7; Luke 5:20; 7:48

27. Jesus saves forever - Matthew 18:11; John 10:28; Hebrews 7:25

28. Jesus discloses Himself to us - John 14:21

29. Jesus draws all men to Himself - John 12:32

30. Jesus gives eternal life - John 10:28; 5:40

31. Jesus resurrects - John 5:39; 6:40,44,54; 11:25-26

32. Jesus gives joy - John 15:11

33. Jesus gives peace - John 14:27

34. Jesus has all authority - Matthew 28:18; John 5:26-27; 17:2; 3:35

35. Jesus judges - John 5:22,27

36. Jesus knows all men - John 16:30; John 21:17

37. Jesus opens the mind to understand scripture - Luke 24:45

38. Jesus received honor and glory from the Father - 2 Peter 1:17

39. Jesus reveals grace and truth - John 1:17 see John 6:45

40. Jesus reveals the Father - Matthew 11:27; Luke 10:22

41. Jesus bears witness of Himself - John 8:18; 14:6

42. Jesus' works bear witness of Himself - John 5:36; 10:25

43. The Father bears witness of Jesus - John 5:37; 8:18; 1 John 5:9

44. The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus - John 15:26

45. The multitudes bear witness of Jesus - John 12:17

46. The Prophets bear witness of Jesus - Acts 10:43

47. The Scriptures bear witness of Jesus - John 5:39

48. The Father will honor us if we serve Jesus - John 12:26 see Colossians 3:24

49. The Father wants us to fellowship with Jesus - 1 Corinthians 1:9

50. The Father tells us to listen to Jesus - Luke 9:35; Matt. 17:5

51. Everyone who's heard & learned from the Father comes to Jesus - John 6:45

52. We come to Jesus - John 5:50; 6:35,37,45,65; 7:37;

53. The Father draws us to Jesus - John 6:44

54. The Law leads us to Christ - Galatians 3:24

55. Jesus is the Rock - 1 Corinthians 10:4

56. Jesus is the Savior - John 4:42; 1 John 4:14

57. Jesus is the King - Matt. 2:1-6; Luke 23:3

58. In Jesus are the treasures of wisdom and knowledge - Colossians 2:2-3

59. In Jesus we have been made complete - Colossians 2:10

60. Jesus indwells us - Colossians 1:27

61. Jesus sanctifies - Hebrews 2:11

62. Jesus loves - Ephesians 5:25

63. We sin against Jesus - 1 Corinthians 8:12

64. We receive Jesus - John 1:12; Colossians 2:6

65. Jesus makes many righteous - Romans 5:19

66. Jesus sends the Holy Spirit - John 15:26

67. Jesus offered up Himself - Hebrews 7:27; 9:14

68. Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins for all time - Hebrews 10:12

69. The Son of God has given us understanding - 1 John 5:20

70. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith - Hebrews 12:2

71. Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession - Hebrews 3:1

72. Jesus is preparing a place for us in heaven - John 14:1-4

73. Jesus is the Light of the world - John 8:12

74. Jesus has explained the Father - John 1:18

75. Jesus was crucified because of weakness - 2 Corinthians 13:4

76. Jesus has overcome the world - John 16:33

77. Truth is in Jesus - Ephesians 4:21

78. The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ - Philemon 1:11

79. Jesus delivers us from the wrath to come - 1 Thessalonians 1:10

80. Disciples bear witness of Jesus Christ - John 15:27

81. Jesus died for us - 1 Thessalonians 5:10

82. Jesus died and rose again - 1 Thessalonians 4:14

83. Jesus was a ransom for many - Matthew 20:28

84. The Christian dead have fallen asleep in Jesus - 1 Thessalonians 4:15

85. Jesus rendered the devil powerless - Hebrews 2:14

86. Jesus is able to save completely - Hebrews 7:25

87. Jesus came to serve - Matthew 20:28

88. Jesus came to be a high priest - Hebrews 2:17

89. Jesus came to save - John 3:17; Luke 19:10

90. Jesus came to preach the kingdom of God - Luke 4:43

91. Jesus came to bring division - Luke 12:51

92. Jesus came to do the will of the Father - John 6:38

93. Jesus came to give the Father's words - John 17:8

94. Jesus came to testify to the truth - John 18:37

95. Jesus came to set us free from the Law - Romans 8:2

96. Jesus came to die and destroy Satan's power - Hebrews 2:14

97. Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets - Matthew 5:17

98. Jesus came to give life - John 10:10,28

99. Jesus came to taste death for everyone - Hebrews 2:9

100. Jesus came to proclaim freedom for believers - Luke 4:18

[Message from the Internet]

Heart Hunger

Before Adam sinned, he walked and talked with God. Adam had fellowship with God. But when Adam fell, his spirit became estranged, or separated, from God. Since that day, in the life of every person born into this world, there is a heart hunger – a spirit hunger.

This heart hunger causes men to seek something to satisfy it. Some look to worldly possessions. Some look to false religions of this world. Yet nothing can satisfy this heart hunger but God.

[Author Unknown]

Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. Psalm 65:4

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit; Ephesians 5:18

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Luke 6:21

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 ♥

The Knowledge of God

God knows everything; everything possible, everything actual; all events, all creatures of the past, the present, and the future. He is perfectly acquainted with every detail in the life of every being in heaven, in earth and in hell . . . nothing escapes His notice, nothing can be hidden from Him, and nothing is forgotten by Him. He never errs, never changes, and never overlooks anything.

[A.W. Pink]

I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Job 42:2

Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. Psalm 44:21

For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. Psalm 139:4

Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. Psalm 139:7-8

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3

For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes. Jeremiah 16:17

Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD. Jeremiah 23:24

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. 2 Chronicles 16:9

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Hebrews 4:13

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. Luke 8:17 ♥

Two Boxes

I have in my hands two boxes which God gave me to hold

He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black, And all your joys in the gold."

I heeded His words, and in the two boxes

Both my joys and sorrows I stored

But though the gold became heavier each day

The black was as light as before

With curiosity, I opened the black I wanted to find out why

And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole

Which my sorrows had fallen out by.

I showed the hole to God, and mused aloud,

"I wonder where my sorrows could be."

He smiled a gentle smile at me."

"My child, they're all here with me."

I asked, "God, why give me the boxes,

Why the gold, and the black with the hole?"

"My child, the gold is for you to count your

blessings, The black is for you to let go."

[Author Unknown]

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. Proverbs 16:20


Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6


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


Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7 ♥

Death Defeated

On the cross, He died for our sins. In the tomb, He defeated death. Nowhere else in this sin-sick world can we find such everlasting hope.

[Franklin Graham]

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Ephesians 1:19-20

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. 1 Peter 1:21

For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Galatians 5:5

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Revelation 1:18 ♥

GRACE ~ God's Riches At Christ's Expense

The bridge of grace will bear your weight, brother. Thousands of big sinners have gone across that bridge, yea, tens of thousands have gone over it. Some have been the chief of sinners and some have come at the very last of their days but the arch has never yielded beneath their weight. I will go with them trusting to the same support. It will bear me over as it has for them.

[Charles Haddon Spurgeon]

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:11

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 2 Thessalonians 2:16

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Ephesians 2:4-5

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:7

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 ♥

The Secret Place

The soul which has come into intimate contact with God in the silence of the prayer chamber is never out of conscious touch with the Father; the heart is always going out to Him in loving communion, and the moment the mind is released from the task upon which it is engaged, it returns as naturally to God as the bird does to its nest. What a beautiful conception of prayer we get if we regard it in this light.

[E.M. Bounds]

Psalm 91:1 ... He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.


Psalm 17:8 ... Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 

Psalm 32:7 ... Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.


Psalm 95:2 ... Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.


Song of Solomon 2:14 ... O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.


Romans 13:12 ... The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. ♥

Faith in Christ

It is by faith, simple faith in Christ as our Savior and Redeemer, that people’s souls are made free. It is by receiving Christ, trusting Christ, committing ourselves to Christ, placing our whole weight on Christ–it is by this, and by no other plan, that spiritual liberty is made our own. Mighty as the privileges are which those who are free in Christ possess, they all become a person’s property on the day that they first believe. They may not yet know their full value, but they are all their own. They that believe in Christ are not condemned, rather they are justified, are born again, are an heir of God, and have everlasting life.

[J.C. Ryle]

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 1 Peter 1:23

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 1 Timothy 1:16

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24 ♥

At His Feet

The highest position that man can ever achieve is kneeling at the feet of Jesus.

[Author Unknown]

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. Psalm 95:6

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Ephesians 3:14-16

The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:10-11 ♥

Yes, Jesus is Coming!

Here is comfort which we may each one safely take, namely, that when Jesus comes the dead shall live. The Revised Version has it, “He that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live.” We do not know when our Lord will descend from heaven, but we do know the message of the angel, “This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven.” The Lord will come; we may not question the certainty of His appearing. When He cometh, all His redeemed shall live with Him.

[Charles Haddon Spurgeon]

Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. Isaiah 26:20

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 27:5

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:2-3

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 1 Thessalonians 5:8-10

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ♥

I Forgive You

Nothing is as painful,

As unforgiveness to the soul;

A heart that's torn asunder,

With forgiveness becomes whole.

A single kind word spoken

Means more than countless words;

The three words, "I forgive you,"

Are all that need be heard.

To a soul that has been wounded,

Like a healing, cooling balm;

Forgiveness soothes and comforts,

Till at last the soul is calm.

For the soul that seeks forgiveness,

When forgiveness can't be found;

It struggles vainly everyday,

To hear that simple sound.

The power in those three kind words,

Can heal a heart that's broken;

But that heart cannot begin to heal,

As long as words remain unspoken.

Compassion in it's purest sense,

Reside in those three words;

The three words, "I forgive you,"

Are all that need be heard.

[Author Unknown]

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Matthew 18:21-22

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Colossians 3:13 ♥

Battles Won

Favor produces battles won; battles that you won’t even have to fight because God will fight them for you. ℛℒ

But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Genesis 39:21

And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands. 1 Samuel 17:47

With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. 2 Chronicles 32:8

For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. Psalm 5:12

Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8

For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. Psalm 44:3 ♥