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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Do BABIES go to JESUS?

 

Psalm 8:1-2

King James Version

8 O Lord, our Lord, 

how excellent is thy name in all the earth! 

who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings 

hast thou ordained strength 

because of thine enemies, 

that thou mightest still the enemy 

and the avenger.


After 30 days, I was finally given an answer.

Where do babies go?

What happens to my beloved baby sis who passed on?

Would she be with JESUS right away?

Would she be alright?

I've prayed and prayed.

Searched and searched the Bible.

Wanting to know EXACTLY where my baby sis would be.

Finally, the HOLY SPIRIT -- the COMFORTER -- led me to the PERFECT answers today.

The SIMPLEST, and MOST POWERFUL ANSWER, came from JESUS:

Matthew 5:8

King James Version

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: 

for they shall see God.


The LORD also promised:

John 14:2-3

King James Version

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: 

if it were not so, 

I would have told you. 

I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, 

I will come again, 

and receive you unto myself; 

that where I am, 

there ye may be also.


How JESUS LOVES the little ones!

KNOW your children are loved.

Both the living, and those who have gone on.

Find comfort in these verses.

Matthew 19:13-15

King James Version

13 Then were there brought unto him little children, 

that he should put his hands on them, 

and pray

and the disciples rebuked them.

14 But Jesus said, 

Suffer little children, 

and forbid them not, 

to come unto me: 

for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

15 And he laid his hands on them

and departed thence.


Mark 10:13-16

King James Version

13 And they brought young children to him, 

that he should touch them

and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, 

he was much displeased, 

and said unto them, 

Suffer the little children to come unto me, 

and forbid them not: 

for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, 

Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God 

as a little child, 

he shall not enter therein.

16 And he took them up in his arms, 

put his hands upon them, 

and blessed them.


Luke 18:15-17

King James Version

15 And they brought unto him also infants, 

that he would touch them

but when his disciples saw it, 

they rebuked them.

16 But Jesus called them unto him, 

and said, 

Suffer little children to come unto me, 

and forbid them not: 

for of such is the kingdom of God.

17 Verily I say unto you, 

Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God 

as a little child 

shall in no wise enter therein.


Matthew 18:1-7

King James Version

18 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, 

saying

Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, 

and set him in the midst of them,

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself

as this little child, 

the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoso shall receive one such little child 

in my name 

receiveth me.

6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones 

which believe in me, 

it were better for him that a millstone 

were hanged about his neck, 

and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

7 Woe unto the world because of offences! 

for it must needs be that offences come; 

but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!


Matthew 18:10-14

King James Version

10 Take heed 

that ye despise not one of these little ones; 

for I say unto you, 

That in heaven 

their angels do always behold 

the face of my Father which is in heaven.

11 For the Son of man is come to save 

that which was lost.

12 How think ye? 

if a man have an hundred sheep, 

and one of them be gone astray, 

doth he not leave the ninety and nine, 

and goeth into the mountains, 

and seeketh that which is gone astray?

13 And if so be that he find it, 

verily I say unto you, 

he rejoiceth more of that sheep, 

than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

14 Even so it is not the will of your Father 

which is in heaven, 

that one of these little ones should perish.


Mark 9:35-37

King James Version

35 And he sat down, 

and called the twelve, 

and saith unto them, 

If any man desire to be first, 

the same shall be last of all, 

and servant of all.

36 And he took a child, 

and set him in the midst of them: 

and when he had taken him in his arms, 

he said unto them,

37 Whosoever shall receive 

one of such children in my name, 

receiveth me: 

and whosoever shall receive me, 

receiveth not me, 

but him that sent me.


Matthew 5:5

King James Version

5 Blessed are the meek: 

for they shall inherit the earth.


Other comforting verses from GOD:

Deuteronomy 1:39

King James Version

39 Moreover your little ones, 

which ye said should be a prey

and your children, 

which in that day 

had no knowledge between good and evil, 

they shall go in thither, 

and unto them will I give it, 

and they shall possess it.


Jeremiah 1:5

King James Version

5 Before I formed thee in the belly 

I knew thee; 

and before thou camest forth out of the womb 

I sanctified thee, 

and I ordained thee a prophet 

unto the nations.


Last of all:

Psalm 22:10

King James Version

10 I was cast upon thee from the womb: 

thou art my God from my mother's belly.


Psalm 139:13-18

King James Version

13 For thou hast possessed my reins: 

thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise thee; 

for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: 

marvellous are thy works; 

and that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee, 

when I was made in secret, 

and curiously wrought 

in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, 

yet being unperfect; 

and in thy book all my members were written, 

which in continuance were fashioned, 

when as yet there was none of them.

17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, 

O God! 

how great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them, 

they are more in number than the sand: 

when I awake

I am still with thee.


Now, my heart rests, knowing my sister will be fine.

Safe, and secure, in JESUS' loving arms.

If you are grieving, as I am, please find comfort in the WORD of GOD.

Only His WORD can comfort us.

BLESSED is His WORD!

And I thank the HOLY SPIRIT for leading me to it.

Matthew 5:4

King James Version

4 Blessed are they that mourn: 

for they shall be comforted.


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Saturday, August 28, 2021

HOW to SLEEP WELL at night

 

Proverbs 3:5-6

King James Version

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; 

and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, 

and he shall direct thy paths.


Be like a child, unto GOD.

Only then can you sleep well at night.

Put to bed by God, assured there are no ghosts, or monsters, lurking around, the child in you goes to sleep peacefully.

Hoping others -- in every part of the world -- have a safe haven, too.

Hoping others have a roof over their head, had been fed, have a warm, cozy bed to lie on, have a family to be with, have a safe country, and are left to sleep in peace.

With no threat of hurt, or harm.

Upon the spirit, or the body.

Such is my wish for the world.

Basic stuff.

But essential stuff.

Our peace lies in JESUS.

Assured of the Lord's love, salvation, eternal life, and the Rapture, we children of God -- the born again -- have the promise of restful sleep.

We let SPIRIT take charge, guiding us EVERY moment.

We are not interested in following the world's ways.

Jesus has already shown the BEST way.

We follow His commandments.

Just like little children, we try to keep a pure mind, heart, body, and spirit.

We think only of Jesus, and we're fine.

We are content with what we have.

We don't compete with anyone.

We are not interested in schemes, or worldly dreams.

We already have the LORD.

He suffices.

We have His WORD.

That feeds our soul.

He gave us work to do.

We do our best.

We let Spirit guide us.

Our ways will always be contrary to the world.

But that's okay.

We're not here to be understood.

We're here to share about CHRIST.

Of how much He loves all of us.

Of how much God loves us -- enough to give us His Son as trespass offering.

We're here to talk about the urgency of the times.

Of how God may decide to have His faithful meet Jesus up in the air, any moment He sees fit.

In the fullness of HIS time.

In the meantime, we keep at our GOD CRAFT each day.

We do our best, guided by Scripture, so we may live according to God's commandments.

Now that we know, we refuse to sin any longer.

Jesus may come any time.

We want to be ready for that day.

For it could be any moment.

And this is all we could think about:

Psalm 119:97

King James Version

97 O how love I thy law! 

it is my meditation all the day.


That's why we sleep good nights.

We hope you do, too!

Be a child unto God.

Matthew 18:3

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.


Drop all previous knowledge.

Let SPIRIT teach you instead.

He will teach you about JESUS.

Then, you'll begin to understand.

And you can sleep better, too.

Knowing all is well in God's world.

He looks after His faithful.

All the time.

Psalm 121:8

King James Version

8 The Lord shall preserve 

thy going out 

and thy coming in 

from this time forth, 

and even for evermore.


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Sunday, August 15, 2021

TRUSTING GOD's POWER

 


2 Chronicles 20:17

King James Version

17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: 

set yourselves, 

stand ye still, 

and see the salvation of the Lord with you, 

O Judah and Jerusalem: 

fear not, 

nor be dismayed; 

to morrow go out against them: 

for the Lord will be with you.


Rest signifies TRUST in God.

It signifies FAITH in Him.

Is signifies your CONFIDENCE in the Lord.

What more can you do, when all has been done?

Does God sleep?

Does God forget?

Is God not made aware?

Has God abandoned His faithful?

It's time to rest from your labors, concerns, and anxieties.

Let God show you HIS saving power.

Scripture has these to say, so you may find comfort in FAITH, REST, and TRUST in the LORD GOD, through His SON, JESUS.

Exodus 14:13-14

King James Version

13 And Moses said unto the people, 

Fear ye not, 

stand still, 

and see the salvation of the Lord, 

which he will shew to you to day

for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, 

ye shall see them again no more for ever.

14 The Lord shall fight for you, 

and ye shall hold your peace.


Job 37:10-15

King James Version

10 By the breath of God frost is given: 

and the breadth of the waters is straitened.

11 Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: 

he scattereth his bright cloud:

12 And it is turned round about by his counsels: 

that they may do whatsoever 

he commandeth them 

upon the face of the world in the earth.

13 He causeth it to come, 

whether for correction, 

or for his land, 

or for mercy.

14 Hearken unto this, 

O Job: 

stand still, 

and consider the wondrous works of God.

15 Dost thou know when God disposed them, 

and caused the light of his cloud to shine?


Psalm 37:7

King James Version

7 Rest in the Lord, 

and wait patiently for him

fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, 

because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.


Psalm 46:10-11

King James Version

10 Be still, 

and know that I am God

I will be exalted among the heathen, 

I will be exalted in the earth.

11 The Lord of hosts is with us; 

the God of Jacob is our refuge

Selah.


Psalm 62:1-2

King James Version

62 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: 

from him cometh my salvation.

2 He only is my rock and my salvation; 

he is my defence; 

I shall not be greatly moved.


Psalm 107:29-31

King James Version

29 He maketh the storm a calm, 

so that the waves thereof are still.

30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; 

so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

31 Oh that men would praise the Lord 

for his goodness, 

and for his wonderful works 

to the children of men!


Psalm 131

King James Version

131 Lord, 

my heart is not haughty, 

nor mine eyes lofty: 

neither do I exercise myself in great matters, 

or in things too high for me.

2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, 

as a child that is weaned of his mother: 

my soul is even as a weaned child.

3 Let Israel hope in the Lord 

from henceforth and for ever.


Ecclesiastes 3:1

King James Version

3 To every thing there is a season, 

and a time to every purpose 

under the heaven:


Ecclesiastes 3:7-8

King James Version

7 A time to rend, 

and a time to sew; 

a time to keep silence

and a time to speak;

8 A time to love, 

and a time to hate; 

a time of war, 

and a time of peace.


Isaiah 30:15

King James Version

15 For thus saith the Lord God, 

the Holy One of Israel; 

In returning and rest shall ye be saved; 

in quietness and in confidence 

shall be your strength

and ye would not.


Habakkuk 2:20

King James Version

20 But the Lord is in his holy temple: 

let all the earth keep silence before him.


Zephaniah 3:16-17

King James Version

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, 

Fear thou not

and to Zion, 

Let not thine hands be slack.

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; 

he will save, 

he will rejoice over thee with joy; 

he will rest in his love, 

he will joy over thee with singing.


Matthew 6:25-34

King James Version

25 Therefore I say unto you, 

Take no thought for your life

what ye shall eat, 

or what ye shall drink; 

nor yet for your body, 

what ye shall put on. 

Is not the life more than meat, 

and the body than raiment?

26 Behold the fowls of the air: 

for they sow not, 

neither do they reap, 

nor gather into barns; 

yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. 

Are ye not much better than they?

27 Which of you by taking thought 

can add one cubit unto his stature?

28 And why take ye thought for raiment? 

Consider the lilies of the field, 

how they grow; 

they toil not, 

neither do they spin:

29 And yet I say unto you, 

That even Solomon in all his glory 

was not arrayed like one of these.

30 Wherefore, 

if God so clothe the grass of the field, 

which to day is, 

and to morrow is cast into the oven, 

shall he not much more clothe you, 

O ye of little faith?

31 Therefore take no thought, 

saying, 

What shall we eat? 

or, What shall we drink? 

or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) 

for your heavenly Father knoweth 

that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, 

and his righteousness; 

and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: 

for the morrow shall take thought 

for the things of itself. 

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.


Mark 6:30-32

King James Version

30 And the apostles gathered themselves together 

unto Jesus, 

and told him all things

both what they had done, 

and what they had taught.

31 And he said unto them

Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, 

and rest a while

for there were many coming and going, 

and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

32 And they departed into a desert place 

by ship privately.


Luke 10:38-42

King James Version

38 Now it came to pass, 

as they went, 

that he entered into a certain village: 

and a certain woman named Martha 

received him into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, 

which also sat at Jesus' feet, 

and heard his word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, 

and came to him, 

and said, 

Lord, 

dost thou not care 

that my sister hath left me to serve alone

bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, 

Martha, 

Martha, 

thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: 

and Mary hath chosen that good part, 

which shall not be taken away from her.


Hebrews 4:3-11

King James Version

3 For we which have believed 

do enter into rest

as he said, 

As I have sworn in my wrath, 

if they shall enter into my rest: 

although the works were finished 

from the foundation of the world.

4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day 

on this wise, 

And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

5 And in this place again, 

If they shall enter into my rest.

6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, 

and they to whom it was first preached entered not in 

because of unbelief:

7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, 

saying in David, 

To day, 

after so long a time; 

as it is said, 

To day if ye will hear his voice

harden not your hearts.

8 For if Jesus had given them rest, 

then would he not afterward 

have spoken of another day.

9 There remaineth therefore a rest 

to the people of God.

10 For he that is entered into his rest, 

he also hath ceased from his own works, 

as God did from his.

11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, 

lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.


Faith, trust, and rest are needed.

Believers must.

The born again trusts the Lord completely.

Otherwise, this happens, as the LORD JESUS manifested.

Mark 6:5-6

King James Version

5 And he could there do no mighty work

save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, 

and healed them.

6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief

And he went round about the villages, 

teaching.


Instead, let's HEED the COMMAND of our SAVIOR:

Mark 5:36

King James Version

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, 

he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, 

Be not afraid, 

only believe.


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