Worship & Mercy go hand in hand. Though the storms arose and covered the lay of the land, I remembered what King David did, when all appeared lost, (He Worshipped.) So, I gathered up my feet and moved directly to the cross. I bowed my knees and worshiped, for the blood that had been shed, was quite enough to aide me, now from his throne he looked ahead. I threw my arms up in worship, as I knelt before his feet, God raised me up, above the storms of life, and now I am seated with him in Christ. His Mercies of deliverance shall never come to an end.
The scripture has continuity from the Old Testament to the New. The theme remains the same. Man was in fellowship with God, and all was well. God made covenant from the very beginning to keep them in perfect harmony. Man was drawn away from that covenant by A fallen spirit who was eager to get back at God for ousting him from his position. Man fell under the authority of that fallen spirit who has been called in the New Testament, “the God of this world”. Man needed a Savior. God worked with man even in the Old Testament to shield man from the fury of the oppressor. Man would follow awhile and experience bouts of peace. Man would be drawn away again and suffer intense persecution. There are many things that God said to curb the actions of the enemy from repeatedly buffeting his man. One such passage is found in Isaiah 58: 3-12
3Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
4Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.
5Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?
6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
8Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward. (Rear Guard or Protection, in the Hebrew)
9Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
10And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:
11And the LORD shall guide thee continually and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
12And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
The New Testament continues this theme as we read the words of our Lord through the great commission and through the love of all men. When we set ourselves to follow wholly, then we are able to go out boldly, with confidence, and quiet assurance of a Covenant keeping God Protecting us and establishing us in our land.
John 10:10 (The Words of Our Lord)
10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
La peur est un esprit. Il faut s’en débarrasser pour advancer. C’est pourquoi Dieu veut que vous restiez Joyeux. Pour ce faire, vous devez développer l’amour que Dieu exige. Donc si vous êtes joyeux et que vous avez développé l’amour que Dieu demande, tu seras assez fort pour repousser la peur. Faites confiance aux choses que Dieu a dites dans la Bible. Lisez la Bible par vous-même. Être absolument fidèle à soi-même est la liberté.
2 Timothée 1:7 Car Dieu ne nous a pas donné l’esprit de crainte; mais de puissance, d’amour et d’un esprit sain.
6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.
9 Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:
11 And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
We will remember that Love is what never fails, (THE GOD KIND OF LOVE). Let’s look into it closely. It will keep the curse through Satan, that came upon the earth through the disobedience of Adam, from destroying our lives, our Ministries, our loved ones, our possessions, and those things most valuable to us. Very simple in context, but Love is the law of life. God is routing for you, he is bound by his word, but as we moved toward him to develop, His Amazing grace will help us grow. He promised.
Love Apostle Alberta Richard
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The Best It Yet to Come!
1 Corinthians 13
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails.
The Curse Causeless Shall Not Come.
Deuteronomy 28
The early followers of God did not know that there was someone else out there attempting to overthrow them.
God is reaching out to you now. He wants to demonstrate his love on your behalf. Through his son, the Lord Jesus Christ, you can have the privilege of being included in God’s great big family. He wants you. He has been waiting in the wings, for you to call upon his son. Eagerly desiring your attention. Will you turn your attention to him now? Dear God, I pray for those reading these words right now, open the eyes of their understanding so that they will see your gentle hand reaching to draw them in. Thank you so much for bringing them into the family right now. Lead others around them that will care for their souls. Comfort, Strengthen, and keep them is my prayer, In Jesus name, amen.
Romans 10:13 For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved
Witnessing one’s own mistakes, short comings & mishaps, can be nerve racking if it were not for the grace of God to have peace through them. Yes, my brother and sister He provides peace on the onset of revelation of missing the mark. That’s a form of grace that gives us the ability to turn every situation without being condemned and frustrated with ourselves. In addition, there is more grace that comes upon us to grow more and more. (Did you know that we are to be growing all the days of our lives here upon the earth?) Sure, we are maturing in many areas, yet there are more things individually that the Lord is seeking to refine in us. So, receive Grace for Grace.
Hear the Apostle Paul:
2 Corinthians 16:9-10
9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
There is a new beautiful Spirit sent to show you things to come. Awww. Thats God’s goodness, we never have to go out without prior knowledge of things good or bad, that would affect our lives personally. This is why our Joy remains full. Because we have taken the time, ( you can do this too, set yourselves), to become sensitive to the word, by acting upon it. We have taken the time to shape our characters so that they match the character of God. ( Like Father, Like Daughter/ Son). When people see us, they say they are irresistible. That’s because we love like sugar,his man. We have decided that God loves us, and would never tell us something that He did not intend to do. Our Faith and Joy keep him active and moving blessings into our lives. We treat the world with dignity and respect, that makes them slide in and repent and turn from their sins Ohh, I can’t help but adding a few extras :>)
The Spirit of Love, Hovers like a Dove, Descending and Ascending giving insights into what is to come.
He is in each one of us, however it appears like he is Descending & Ascending.
John 16:13
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come
God wants you to relax some. That’s right rests your soul, or your mind. When you do, His wisdom will show up. Ahh, that’s what you needed to hear. Whenever you petition God for something, He hears you. He really does. He also is attempting to get the answer through. That’s why you don’t want to get all worked up. (“For I have attempted on several occasions to give you the answer that you need, but tension, restlessness, and anxiety, cause that wisdom to be short circuited from me. Do this today, relax, put a smile on your face, and kick back. Then gently floating to the surface shall be, all the wisdom that you desired of me.”) That is what is called the simple gift of Prophecy found in 1 Corinthians 14
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
1 Corinthians 14:3 3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
