God Does Make A Way Out of No Way!

Saints,

Six times Jesus tells us to come to the end of ourselves so we can find ourselves.  So, discover great Bible characters throughout the entire Bible who came to the end of themselves such as Joseph, Naomi, Gideon, Job, David the disciples of Jesus to the Apostle Paul, Peter, John, along with many others.  A majority of these characters had to develop character (Psalm 105:19 NLT) and many others.  Despite whatever setback, know our faith is the currency of heaven.  Heaven is now (Mark 1:15), NOT tomorrow!  Our faith is more precious than gold (1 Peter 1:7).  So by faith, take Jesus at His word.

1. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 10:39
2. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?   Matthew 16:25-26
3. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.  For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:35-36
4. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.  For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?  Luke 9:24-25
5. Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. Luke 17:33
6. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:25

In closing,

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.  Psalm 37:7

Your Faith, Being More Precious Than Gold

 Saints,

With bank failures and economic hardships upon the world.  Some turn to investing in gold and that's OK.  Yet what's a better investment is faith in God's principles. James 2:5 tells us - has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?  In other words, God leveled the playing field where everyone has an opportunity to exercise biblical principles of generosity and WIN IN LIFE!  If you have not read much of the Bible, I encourage you to read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John!   In economic hardships, many turn to stealing and end up in jail, not Yale. Yet, God's principles are giving our way out of difficulties.  God is the bridegroom, the church is the bride and must simply fellowship, dwell in the Secret place of the Most High (Psalm 91).

Our faith is much more precious than gold!

1 Peter 1:7 (KJV)
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 1:7 (NLT) - These trials will show that your faith is genuine. 

1 Peter 1:7 Matthew Henry's Commentary 

The end of good people’s afflictions is the trial of their faith.  God’s design in afflicting his people is their probation, not their destruction; their advantage, not their ruin:

1 Peter 1:18-19 (KJV)
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were NOT redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain (dead-end) conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 

In Closing,

Take time and shout Hallelujah to God Most High!

The Best is Yet to come - Luke 21:28

The Holy Spirit and the Holy Bible

 So in 1 Samuel 22:17-23 King Saul had put 85 priests, their wives and children to death for siding with David.    Then in 2nd Samuel 1:14-16 David gets offended and kills the gracious soldier helping Saul end his misery saying “How is it you were not afraid to stretch out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”  (1 Chronicles 10)

King Saul was anointed at a moment in his journey, but surely he was NOT anointed in 1 Samuel 22.

King David was anointed along the journey, yet he dishonored Deuteronomy 17:17 by multiplying wives and concubines (2 Samuel 5:12-13) and if that wasn't enough, he had an affair with Bathsheba and had her husband Uriah murdered to cover his covetousness which is breaking the 10th Commandment - Thou shall NOT covet.  Then towards the end of David's life he writes a song of deliverance and victory to the LORD and included the following two verses... 

2nd Samuel 22:22-23

I have obeyed the law of the LORD; I have not turned away from my God.
I have observed all his laws; I have not disobeyed his commands.

In closing,

Nothing makes sense.  Nothing adds up.

Yet, what does add up is the Holy Spirit has called us to this wonderful Holy Bible to know Jesus Christ our Savior.  To know God's powerful principles on charity and generosity and feel the warmth of His love that is better than any high.  God works with brokenness, imperfection folks who are at the end of themselves so they rise higher than ever before (Matthew 10:39, 16:25, John 12:25, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30).  The Holy Bible doesn't cover up the errors of any, so rejoice, we're all in good company to strive for a better day tomorrow.

Take time and discover the Power of His healing presence. The Power of the Blood of Jesus.

Luke 6:37
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Life Does Get Better

 Greetings precious saints,

Not sure what trials and hardships some have faced, certainly I can assure you you're in good company with Joseph of (Genesis 37 - 50), Job (Job 1 - 42), and Jesus (entire New Testament).  This weekend the Holy Spirit reminded me of the resurrection and manifestation of Joseph, Job, and Jesus.  Why?

Romans 8:19 tells us "For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."

You see, multiple times (Matthew 10:39, 16:25, Mark 8:35, Luke 9:24, 17:33, John 12:25) Jesus said " Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."   Let me explain it in the following passage... Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.  “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.

It wasn't over for Joseph, Job and anyone who clings onto the intimate fellowship with the Lord.  You too, as Isaiah 43:26 tells you to do, plead your case with God so you can be justified.   Joseph and Job pleaded their case in the courts of heaven and justice revealed their outcome.  Wasn't it God who called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:9).  Then plead your case for certainly I assure all - Life does get better!

You can try to tell God your plans, yet with certainly His plans shall prevail. Remain broken/teachable and let charity reign abundantly through your life (Ecclesiastes 11:1-2).  I guarantee life does get better!

In closing,

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