To God be The glory, Amen

May The Awesome LORD grant you all your hopes, desires, wants and needs as you keep your eyes firmly on Jesus. Amen

Brethren, “despise not the chastening of The LORD; neither be weary of His correction: For whom The LORD Loveth He correcteth; even as a father the offspring in whom he delighteth.”

Happy are those that find and possess wisdom, and brethren that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

The wisdom and understaning given of The LORD is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto wisdom and learned experiences we are blessed with, Amen. Length of days is in the blessings of The LORD and in the right hand of learning and experience gained; and in blessings- riches and honour.

We are told that as the ways of a woman sent of The LORD, so is wisdom. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

The LORD by wisdom hath founded the Earth; by understanding hath He established the Heavens. By His knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

Brethren, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion, as The LORD is before thee. So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

https://bible.org/seriespage/6-second-temptation-jesus-satan-s-leap-faith-matthew-45-7

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/21-verses-for-when-you-can-t-sleep-find-peace-for-your-soul.html%3famp=1
https://www.openbible.info/topics/sleep

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/fear-bible-verses/

For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. As was demostrated by our greatest example, it is said, try not The LORD thy God, His Word is The Word. As an example: He spoke and it was… Remember these verses?

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of Thine hand to do it LORD, as You do, so shall we do in Jesus’ name. Amen

Proverbs 3:11-27

Good Morning,

The voice of the Lord will stand out for you no matter the noise around your life. His word will speak for you no matter what the enemy is saying. You will surely be blessed by the most high God. Amen!!!

The Lord will help, keep, uphold, sustain, protect, defend & exalt you. His hand will be around you for good. The enemy will not swallow your glory.  You will not miss the best of the land.  No one will steal what belongs to you, In Jesus Christ’s Name.  Amen!!!

Beloved, have a blessed day with a song  of Victory and a Hallelujah shout, In Christ Jesus.  Amen!!!

A: Do you trust him?

B: Yup!

A: You are just saying that.

B: Has He ever given me reason to doubt Him?  To not trust what He says? C’mon now! Whassup?  It’s best to put your trust in things we don’t see!

A: What are you talking about?

B: I am simply quoting what had been said:  “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.- Psalm 118:8-9

Right quick, let us share/pray.

It is awesome that this was shared at the time of the Apostle Paul with the Church in Ephesia. We have read and claim his pronouncement on The Church in Philipi.  We have shared what they did to have pronounced on them by Paul that Our Father supply all their needs according to His endless glory.

God’s endless glory is exceedingly great, beyond our imagination! We see in Exodus God said to Moses, who fellowshipped with The Spirit:  “You cannot see My face, for no one may see me and live.”-Exodus 33:20.

Whereupon Moses, who fellowshipped with God’s Spirit “face to Face,” was placed in a cleft and covered until God passed by; and Moses saw Him from the rear.

So much can be said/gained from this scripture.  Many a sharing. We, however at this time, will share what was pronounced to The Church at Ephesia, that which is as valid today, as it was when originally pronounced.  It is awesome to note that it was penned while Paul was in prison. Let us share what Paul wrote:

“For this reason we kneel before the Father, from whom every family in Heaven and on Earth derives its name. I pray that out of His glorious riches that He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit—the same Spirit that Moses communed with— in your inner being so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through Faith.

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in Love, may have power, together with all the LORD’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long, and high and deep is the Love of Christ, and to know this Love that surpasses knowledge.” Amen

Jesus knew what lay before Him, hence His prayer in the garden of Gethsemane that if the cup of tribulation could be passed over Him, that it would be done. But, he emphatically stated to God that not His will, but the will of The Father be done. Amen

Now, the prayer/pronouncement—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God, Amen.

Now imagine that we are ‘vessels,’ we spill over! That is how filled we are!

Now to God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask (We ask and it is given unto us Matthew 7:7, Luke 11:9.

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38

“We are blessed as we bless, so much so that it is well beyond that which we know or can imagine, according to GOD’s power that is at work within us, Amen. To our Father be glory among believers and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!” Amen. — Ephesians 3:14-21

Just Sharing a quick prayer.  We can see why we need to pray incessantly. A word on the tongue or in the Spirit will reach His ears.

A “Thank you LORD” for every positive and negative negative situation in your life is due Him. For it is only through our ‘negative situations’ in life, do we really come to appreciate all He has done for us and thus we draw even closer to Him during our trials. When you fall down, dust yourself off, pick yourself up and try again. Check this/these out (and then we are done, for now.  To GOD be The GLORY for this share.) Amen

“For though a righteous man falls several times, he will rise again, but the wicked stumble into calamity.” —Proverbs 24:16

Actually, in your spare time, this is said so many ways! http://biblereasons.com/falling/

There is a ‘wonderment,” where to next?

• Exactly what happens after this life?

• Do we become like angels?

• Genesis says, “In His image we are made.”

What then?

The huge question that looms is that some of us are male and yet others are female, both His earthly creations, so which of us more closely mirror His image?

Further, why in The Bible don’t angels ever get married?

All these question are rather simple to answer.  “Man” was made in His image. The image is Heavenly beings. Woman, a match, was made in His image, but to bear fruit.
We might have come across the many situations in The Word that the “qualities” ascribed to God are both ‘male’ qualities and ‘female’ qualities. Let us take a quick look:

Does God have feminine attributes?  At first blush many of us in conservative Christian circles may squirm a bit at this suggestion, but should we?

To be sure, Jesus, in his human nature, was male.  It is also true that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each consistently referred to in the Bible with the male personal pronoun “he.”  As such, it is biblically faithful to refer to God as “he,” and He delights in revealing himself by way of a number of male metaphors, such as father or husband.

However, we must never make the mistake of claiming that God, in his divinity, is intrinsically male.  The Bible is clear that God is spirit (John 4:24) and as such, He is not gendered.  When we call him Father, we do not mean that he is male, like human fathers are.  Rather, we mean that he relates to us LIKE a human father does.  He provides for, protects, leads, and even disciplines us like the best human fathers do, only better (Matthew 6:25-30, 6:7-11, James Hebrews 12:7-10).   Likewise, when the Bible speaks of God as a husband, it does not claim that God is male, but that God jealously guards his relationship with his people like a good husband loves and protects his wife (Hosea 2:16, 19).

Consider this, it is only when BOTH man and woman are created in Genesis 1 that God is fully imaged:

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”-Genesis 1:27

In fact, the first time we see God declaring something to be “not good” is when Adam finds himself alone in the Garden:

“Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that a man should be alone: I will make him a helper fit for him.” – Genesis 2:18

Why did God need to create BOTH genders before mankind fully displayed the image of God?  One reason is that God is intrinsically one and yet three: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (three persons) and one divine being.  Especially when man and woman come together as “one flesh,” we see the trinity on display: unity and diversity (Genesis 2:24).  Through their diversity in maleness and femaleness, Adam and Eve displayed something of the diversity within the godhead.  Yet, in their oneness as human beings, created of the same stuff and coming together in mission and sexual union, they displayed the oneness within God.

http://www.moodychurch.org/crossroads/blog/gods-feminine-attributes/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/socialissues/sexuality/male-and-female-by-design/a-perfect-reflection-of-god-masculinity-and-femininity

We will be like Him, because we will see Him just as Jesus is.—1 John 3:2.

Reflect on this. I was listening to a podcast that suggested that we will all at the judgement be present as we are currently. A little discussion. We are who we are. Handicaps as shared have personalities, they are recognizable to those who know and Love them. It is silly (almost dumb) to say they will appear as they currently are. We are who and what we are. Think, we are known, not bodily, but who we truly are. Our characteristics define us to a “T.” Will we then be exactly as we are now? A knowledgeable “No!” respectfully answers this question.  Yes! We will all be who and how we are. There is no exception.  As to saying “what” we are, there is a BIG question.

“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” -Philippians 2:10-11

Do you feel that you have more than average zeal in the ministry? Are you a keen student of God’s Word who loves to delve into “the deep things of God”? (1 Cor. 2:10)

Have you seen God’s special blessing on your ministry? Do you have a burning desire to do God’s will? Do you have a deep inner feeling of responsibility to help others spiritually?

We have touched on this before.  The Philippians gave earnestly and without cease for and at the epistle for Paul’s need, to which he prayed that their every need be supplied by or according to God’s endless riches in glory!

Come again?  There is NO end to His glory!!

Once again I humbly ask, “Are you giving?”
Have you seen proof that God has personally intervened in your life? If you answer these questions with a resounding YES! Does this mean that you have the heavenly calling? No, it does not. Why not? Because these are not unique feelings experienced only by those who have the heavenly calling. God’s spirit works with equal force in those who have the hope of living forever on earth. In fact, if you are wondering whether you have received the heavenly calling, that would in itself indicate that you have not received it. The calling is not a response.  A Spiritual renewal is the steadfast love of the Lord which never ceases.  His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning.  So we say, great is Your faithfulness Lord unto me.

“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” —Lamentations 3:22-24

Where and on What, Whom is our hope, faith, justice and our peace?  It is in God!!! Amen

If you marry the right person, everyday is Valentine’s Day.

Marry the wrong person, everyday is Martyrs Day.

Marry a lazy person, everyday is Labour Day.

Marry a rich person everyday is New Year’s Day.

Marry an immature person, everyday would seem like Children’s Day.

Marry a cheater or liar, everyday will become April Fool’s Day.

And if you don’t get married, everyday is Independance Day!

Marriage is the only school where you get the Certificate before you start.

It’s also a school where you will never graduate.

It’s a school without a break or a free period.

It’s a school where no one is allowed to drop out.

It’s a school you will have to attend every day of your life.

It’s a school where there is no sick leave or holidays.

It’s a school founded by God:

1.On the foundation of love.
2.The walls are made out of trust.
3.The door made out of acceptance.
4.The windows made out of understanding.
5.The furniture made out of blessings.
6.The roof made out of faith.

Be reminded that you are just a student, not the principal.

God is the only Principal.

Even in times of storms, don’t be unwise and run outside.

Keep in mind that, this school is the safest place to be.

Never go to sleep before completing your assignments for the day.

Never forget the C-word…Communicate.

Communicate with your classmate and with the Principal.

If you find out something in your classmate (spouse) that you do not appreciate, remember your classmate is also just a student not a graduate,

God is not finished with him/her yet.

So take it as a challenge and work on it together.

Do not forget to study the Holy Book (the main textbook of this school).

Start each day with a sacred assembly and end it the same way.

Sometimes you will feel like not attending classes, yet you have to.

When tempted to quit, find courage and continue.

Some tests and exams may be tough, but remember,  the Principal knows how much you can bear, and yet it’s a school better than any other.

It’s one of the best schools on earth;
joy, peace and happiness accompany each lesson of the day.

Different subjects are offered in this school, yet love is the major subject.

After all the years of theorizing about it, now you have a chance to practice it.

To be loved is a good thing, but to love is the greatest privilege of them all.

Marriage is a place of Love, so love your spouse.

More grace to y’all. Refer your friends, relatives and your unmarried friends to counsel and educate them.

We usually say “Good Morning!” Last week we started off with “God-Morning, have a blessed day!”

There are so many ways to start the day. Wait! Did you start the day with GOD? Is HE always beside You?

Any difficult decisions to make today? “God’s Love!” It will go well in Jesus’ mighty name.  Our Father created The Universe and saw that it was good. Just what can, and will, God do in your life as you trust HIM to take full control?

This is “Faithing” it!  A term we coined secondary to the definition of “Faith.”

We can and should have “Faith!” Why? We can do nothing without it! We can use wisdom, brawn and determination. What brings it all to pass? The Creator of The Universe- GOD! Our El Shaddai!

Faith is the basic ingredient to begin a relationship with God. Faith is the assurance that the things revealed and promised in The Word are true, even though unseen, and gives the believer a conviction that what he expects in faith, will come to pass.

Reading 1

You, LORD, are our Father;

Our redeemer, you are named forever.

GOD is known as our God and our redeemer.  When God beckoned Moses, he asked God, ‘Who should I say sent me?’

In the Septuagint Exodus 3:14(the Septuagint, also known as LXX, is the oldest translation of the Old Testament known to man. It was translated by the Greeks and was accepted by Christ and the Jews of Alexandria, even prior to the Christian Era. It is used to correct and verify the Hebrew Bible) Exodus 3:14 l, God said unto Moses, I am HE WHO IS (ho ōn): and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, HE WHO IS (ho ōn) hath sent me unto you.

Why do you let us wander, O LORD, from your ways,

and harden our hearts so that we fear you not?

(There is text on this, we can discuss it if you wish, it’s called The Wandering People of God: An Investigation of the Letter to the Hebrews. https://www.amazon.com/dp/157910875X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_q7gjAbZ3JMMWX)

Return for the sake of your servants,

the tribes of your heritage.

Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down,

with the mountains quaking before you,

while you wrought awesome deeds we could not hope for, or speak of,

such as they had not heard of from of old to present,

No ear has ever heard, no eye ever seen, any god before Thee but you are our ALL, Amen;

doing such deeds for those who wait for You LORD.

We pray in earnst that you might meet us doing right,

that we are mindful of you in our every way, every moment!

Behold, you are angry, and we are sinful;

all of us have become like unclean people,

all our good deeds are like polluted rags before Thee,

You have Loved us in our iniquity;

we have all withered like leaves,

and our guilt carries us away like the wind.

There is none who calls upon Your name,

who rouses himself to cling to You;

for You have hidden your face from us

and have delivered us up to our guilt.

Yet, O LORD, you are our Father;

we are the clay and You the potter:

we are all the work of Your hands.

Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7

Responsorial Psalm:

Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

O shepherd of Israel, hearken

from your throne upon the cherubim, shine forth.

Rouse your power,

and come to save us.

Response: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

Once again, O LORD of hosts,

look down from heaven, and see;

take care of this vine,

and protect what your right hand has planted

the son of man whom You yourself made strong.

Response: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

May your help be with the man of your right hand,

with the son of man whom You yourself made strong.

Then we will no more withdraw from You;

give us new life, and we will call upon your name.

Response: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Reading 2

Brothers and sisters:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father

and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I give thanks to our God always on our account

for the grace of God bestowed on us in Christ Jesus,

that in Him you were enriched in every way,

with all discourse and all knowledge,

as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you,

so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, Amen

as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

He will keep you firm to the end, Amen

irreproachable on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen

God is faithful,

and by him you were called to fellowship with His Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 COR 1:3-9
Alleluia

Response: Alleluia, alleluia.

Show us Lord, your love;

and grant us your salvation.

Response: Alleluia, alleluia.

Psalns 85:8

Gospel

Jesus said to His disciples:

“Be watchful! Be alert!

You do not know when the time will come.

It is like a man traveling abroad.

He leaves home and places his servants in charge,

each with his own work,

and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch.

Watch, therefore;

you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming,

whether in the evening, or at midnight,

or at cockcrow, or in the morning.

May He not come suddenly and find you sleeping.

What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!'”

Mark 13:33-37

“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” Matthew 24:36

We may live in an age of knowledge, even The Son of God was not told the day or hour, in our Spirit it is called upon us to:

1. Pray Continually

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://biblehub.com/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm&ved=0ahUKEwjiyObP6u7XAhVjhOAKHUzaA14QFggiMAE&usg=AOvVaw2DB36ekzqUN1qW4v-3uHya

2. Be watchful and wary  1 Peter 5:8

3. Be expectant

https://www.openbible.info/topics/expectant_prayer

4. Live right

https://www.openbible.info/topics/righteous_living

There are a ‘few’ things before going home. Be blessed with understanding,  the spirit of revelation and a passion for doing God’s will.  Amen.