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Even with Wobbly Knees

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Earlier this morning I opened my Bible via my iphone – it opened to John 16. A most appropriate passage for today. 

John 16:1 “These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. 2 They will make you outcasts from the synagogue, but an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God. 3 These things they will do because they have not known the Father or Me. 4 But these things I have spoken to you, so that when their hour comes, you may remember that I told you of them.  via John 16 NASB;CJB – Jesus’ Warning – “These things I – Bible Gateway.

See what I mean?

If you would like to read the passage in its entirety, just click the link above and you will be directed to Biblegateway dot com; there you will be able to read the chapter in either the NASB or the CJB or choose another translation of your liking.

Jesus (Yeshua) continues in the Passage with promises and assurances. He ends the chapter with this:

33 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”   via John 16 NASB;CJB – Jesus’ Warning – “These things I – Bible Gateway.

I also find comfort in the CJB version of this verse: 

33 “I have said these things to you so that, united with me, you may have shalom. In the world, you have tsuris. But be brave! I have conquered the world!”  via John 16 NASB;CJB – Jesus’ Warning – “These things I – Bible Gateway.

tsuris – tribulation

Be brave? In this world? Right now? Today?

Yes. For HE has conquered the world! And this assurance is real and sure; even more so than the sun which rose over this continent this morning. Bravery does not mean we blindly without caution jump headlong into a thing. No, it means we move forward through the day, through the tsuris with HIM even when our knees are wobbly. 

Be brave. We are not alone. He is with us.

And the most effective way I know to practice His fellowship, infusing us with bravery is to give Him thanks, to live in eucharisteo in all things. 

Day 254 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

Guests, The Loft, You Tubes

Something Funny

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Time to visit The Loft. the-loftAnd this week’s challenge is Something Funny. I say challenge because I do not consider myself to be funny; not that I have not on more than a few occasions given a few folks a good laugh. :)     Even the HOLY SPIRIT told me one day that I needed to loosen up and have some Holy Fun. I kid you not!

However, I can direct you to funny. His name is Joe. Joe McGee. He cracks me up in a holy way. Here take a listen.

Want more? There’s enough for all day, click HERE

That’s it folks. This is me being funny! I hope you laugh enough to get those endorphins so stirred up that you will feel good all day!  

Day 237 of 2014, a day to give Thanks,
Kathie
Repentance, Salvation, You Tubes

Blot and Spots

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Today I have again been appreciating the theology of songs.  In particular, Just as I am. Written by Charlotte Elliot who was born in 1789; lived 79 years (1871) and I am confident when she breathed her last here went straight to JESUS.

The song consists of 6 stanzas. (source)

1.	Just as I am, without one plea, 
	but that thy blood was shed for me, 
	and that thou bidst me come to thee, 
	O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 

2.	Just as I am, and waiting not 
	to rid my soul of one dark blot, 
	to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, 
	O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 

3.	Just as I am, though tossed about 
	with many a conflict, many a doubt, 
	fightings and fears within, without, 
	O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 

4.	Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; 
	sight, riches, healing of the mind, 
	yea, all I need in thee to find, 
	O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 

5.	Just as I am, thou wilt receive, 
	wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; 
	because thy promise I believe, 
	O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 

6.	Just as I am, thy love unknown 
	hath broken every barrier down; 
	now, to be thine, yea thine alone, 
	O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

 Verses One. Just as I am. No excuses for Charlotte. No waiting to clean up her act – just as I am, warts and all – come to JESUS. No works of my own will save me – just the Blood of JESUS. That’ll preach! That’ll set a soul free!

Verse Two. Today. Right now. Not waiting for a more convenient time. (see Acts 24:25) Today the soul can be rid, how did she write it – one dark blot.  

What do you think she meant – one dark blot? 

And doesn’t she go on to write: to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot?

Is there a one dark blot that generates many spots; many spots that must be cleansed to free a soul?

Would you humor me by mulling this over for a day or so and meet me back here tomorrow? :)

In the meantime allow the HOLY SPIRIT to give these lyrics fresh anointing. 

Day 237 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

 

A Quick Hello, Christian Living, You Tubes

Black and White

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Love necessitated that I put myself in the truck early this morning; whenever I drive, Christian music sings. And this morning I found myself smiling. I heard “when the sun won’t shine and you don’t know why – speak life”

That is fine theology!

Ephesians 4:29 Let no harmful language come from your mouth, only good words that are helpful in meeting the need, words that will benefit those who hear them. via Ephesians 4:28-30 CJB – The thief must stop stealing; instead, – Bible Gateway.

 Deuteronomy 30:19 . . . I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:  via Deuteronomy 30:18-20 KJV;CJB – I denounce unto you this day, that ye – Bible Gateway.

Here’s the song. Sing along and smile.

Day 195 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

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