Category Archives: Salvation
Rx, Anybody?
Realizing the need to be directed by the LORD, I prayed for Him to set out a path for me and He quickly and most compassionately reminded me He has already given me the promise that He will direct my way. Not only has He promised to direct my way but He said it would be His absolute delight to do so. See! says so right here!
Psalm 37: 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delighteth in his way.
via Psalm 37:22-24 KJ21 – for such as are blessed by Him shall – Bible Gateway.
So what’s the problem?
Me!
I was going to say I have the hard part – following. But actually that is not the truth. The truth is the hard part is DECIDING to follow. And it is not just a one time decision – pity! Because I like once and for all decisions that need no maintenance. However, I only know of ONE such decision: Salvation. And you know the reason it’s a once and for all decision? Because I am not the one responsible for maintaining it — HE is! And HE has already promised HE will – no worry there!
But for all the steps from the Cross to Heaven? Well, that’s my DECISION and the ONLY safe and sane one to make is to FOLLOW. And you know what? Once I decide to follow a particular ordered step, following is a far, far, far easier path than not following.
Anybody know what I mean?
Anybody encouraged by this besides me?
Anybody out there need to take heart and make some decisions today to follow a prescribed order?
Ephesians 2:7-9
Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
7 in order to exhibit in the ages to come how infinitely rich is his grace, how great is his kindness toward us who are united with the Messiah Yeshua.
8 For you have been delivered by grace through trusting, and even this is not your accomplishment but God’s gift.
9 You were not delivered by your own actions; therefore no one should boast.
via Ephesians 2:7-9 CJB – in order to exhibit in the ages to come – Bible Gateway.
John 3:16
Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only and unique Son, so that everyone who trusts in him may have eternal life, instead of being utterly destroyed.
via John 3:16 CJB – “For God so loved the world that he – Bible Gateway.
John 3:16
King James Version (KJV)
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.
via John 3:16 KJV – For God so loved the world, that he – Bible Gateway.
Permission To Speak
Permission to Speak Freely. I understand it is a military term spoken to a Superior Officer for leave to be candid with said Officer. (Please correct me if I am wrong.)
I believe there is a Sect of People with such an attitude (a belief system) toward Christians, and I might add, only Christians. To all others such demand is not applied.
I have some good news! We have Permission to Speak Freely from the HIGHEST AUTHORITY in the Universe. Actually more than Permission; rather a privilege and a command.
8 Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.
9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders.
10 Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.
via I chron 16 NASB – A Tent for the Ark – And they brought – Bible Gateway.
4 And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.”
5 Praise the Lord in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth.
via Is 12 NASB – Thanksgiving Expressed – Then you will – Bible Gateway.
1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.
2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.
3 Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.
via Ps 105 NASB – The LORD’S Wonderful Works in Behalf – Bible Gateway.
Allow me to call your attention to
MAKE KNOWN HIS DEED AMONG THE PEOPLES.
SPEAK OF ALL HIS WONDERS
Make known His deeds among the peoples;
Make them remember that His name is exalted.”
Let this be known throughout the earth.
We have permission to speak without apology and without PERMISSION from ‘Man’. Our Father has NOT called us to arrogance. He has NOT called us to obnoxious-ness. He has NOT called us to offensiveness. Albeit to the unrepentant and unbelieving our message and our commission may be offensive; even as was our Savior, JESUS THE CHRIST, perceived offensive by the ‘religious’. That has not changed. Even so we have Permission to Speak Freely. Moreover we have the privilege and command to do so. Now is the time. Would you agree?
One more caution.
One more admonishment to myself and to you.
WAIT before and upon THE LORD for HIM to empower you so you can speak this message with and IN HIS LOVE, knowing you may be perceived as offensive, until the soul who hears chooses to repent and then it shall be the BEST NEWS s/he has or ever shall hear!
18 When I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand.
19 Yet if you have warned the wicked and he does not turn from his wickedness or from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered yourself.
via Ez 3 NASB – Ezekiel’s Commission – Then He said – Bible Gateway.
ABBA, seal this in my heart least I forget and at the appointment time come to You with blood on my hands. Let that not be, ABBA. Let it not be. In JESUS name let that not be.
We are accountable,
Power Washing
The Summer is passing quickly. And ABBA is answering many prayers. The GRANDS and I are enjoying each others company and we each are learning from the other. It’s good! I do miss gathering here at The White Stone as often as before. But I am so glad to be here today. :)
As I write, it is a rainy late Saturday afternoon, a load of laundry is washing beyond the wall to my left; and alternative dinner plans seem to be in our future. As accommodating and willing to please as hubby is I don’t believe he will be inclined to grill in this downpour – neither would I be willing for him to do so.
He’s been using afternoons this week to power wash the back deck and I wish I had thought to take a before picture. I do have an after. As I was watching from the window (prior to the rain) as he was working on the last part I marveled at the power of water to clean. And you know what came next don’t you?
The washing of the Water of the Word.
Ephesians 5:25-27 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,
27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.
via Ephesians 5:25-27 NASB – Husbands, love your wives, just as – Bible Gateway.
I went looking and found a before; actually this was taken in the Spring of 2011
; however, it gives some idea of how dark the wood had become. And to the right here? Well that’s after washing – power washing!
From experience and from the Word I can testify to you that an even more drastic change occurs in the life of a Soul who has been power washed by the Water of the Word.
Prior to applying the water my beloved applied a cleaner especially designed to lift the stains from the wood; without any disrespect the analogy is the BLOOD of JESUS – designed to lift and take away every sin, every stain of every Soul who will repent and trust Him. Next when we submit ourselves to JESUS on a daily basis those dark stains that had been so stubborn and so easy to ‘practice’ before are now no match for the power of the HOLY SPIRIT as He applies the Water of the Word.
Anyway that’s just what came to mind – thought I’d share it with you.
Find your way to a House of Bible Practicing Worship tomorrow and get plugged in for some washing. :)
Thank You, ABBA, for lessons in everyday things. Thank You for Your Goodness and Mercy. For forgiveness and the washing away of every sin and stain and for saving us now from the practice of sin day by day. I pray that each one who comes here to read and pray today will worship You in spirit and in truth, not only today but corporately tomorrow with brothers and sisters of Christian Faith and I pray our worship will be such that You will be pleased and will inhabit our praise. Thank You, LORD JESUS. Amen and amen.
We have the God-given Right to do right in this wrong World,
