lasting peace

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27NLT

Notice Jesus gives us peace as a gift. The world does not give us such a gift. We might scrabble, and strive to create it ourselves,  but it does not last, and is governed by circumstances. However, the peace Jesus gives transcends circumstances. With Him we soar over them.

Today I received another knock back on my research project. However, I am not perturbed as the subject has hooked my interest, and I will research it nonetheless. It appears I must study law next term, so be it. God knows why I must. I trust Him!

The eventual outcome belongs to the Lord, I can trust Him for the best outcome! Amen!

Jesus is our peace

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLT

Yesterday I discovered that my nephew's partner has gone away to sort herself out. This young woman is running from the only answer to her problems, Jesus. I have told her again and again He is the answer. Yet, she would rather stay in an emotional mess. This gorgeous girl has two small children who need her here, but also whole. I know what her future should look like, unfortunately at present she doesn't. The peace Jesus offers is real. I discovered it, I pray she does. My prayer is for the whole family, that Jesus becomes their answer. Amen!

Brother Andrew

Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 NLT

Today we celebrate the life of Brother Andrew from Open Doors. Andrew died at 95 years of age. He is reported as saying: "there is always an open door when you go to serve!" Brother Andrew smuggled bibles into closed countries for starving Christians who longed for God’s word. Today Open Doors continues to serve the persecuted Church and continues to succeed.

Brother Andrew definitely put up his hand to serve. I imagine there is a glory time going on right now in heaven. Many he helped will be there to honour him. I am looking forward to meeting him in eternity.  What a man!

who should I send?

Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 NLT

It is interesting that this scripture comes up today. Yeterday I applied to be involved with Wycliff bible translators, it was also the day I received word that my application to do a research project on the local Kamilaroi people has been delayed, as there is no one to oversee me at my Uni. I wonder what the Lord is doing?

I know full well I am willing, and that the Lord will use me. However, where and how,  He alone knows that part of the story.

Isaiah was caught up in a vision of God. What a frightening experience for him. Yet when the request came from God for someone to go, he volunteered. This cost Isaiah his life. He died by being sawn in two. Yet he was willing to go. So many of God's people are persecuted for their faith. Yet, even now the enemy has a plan to persecute even those who do not go, by allowing wicked people into power. They create wicked laws which kill and destroy. 

Oh! But God is moving! So many are coming to know Him! Praise God!

who can be against us?

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 NLT

Many of God's people are bullied, abused and martyred for their faith. However, the joy of knowing Jesus, and spending eternity with Him is their strength.

Our enemy hates us and seeks to destroy us, however, he is unable to move us from our faith. Jesus is the prize and eternity is the time frame. Now is just a breath in time. Eternity is forever. Satan is locked out of our eternal home. He will spend it in a fiery pit unable to hurt us anymore, and knowing forever he made the wrong choice.

Pray for your persecutors,  they are ruled by Satan. Pray that they too might find Christ! Amen!

if God is for us ....

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 NLT

If God is for us why do so many turn against us? They do because they are controlled by sin. God will not make everything magically right, but will be with us in all things. He is on our side. Through Him we do great exploits.

Whilst ever sin reigns in the world,  evil will continue,  but God is with us to overcome it. We are not helpless victims but children of God filled with His Spirit. This same Spirit hovered over the deep, and was ready for a command: 'let.there be!' What words will you use to command God's miracle working power over your circumstances?

Remember also, our enemy is a liar and a cheat. He will tell us people are against us when they don't even care enough to hate us. We can't listen to lies. We have no time for lies. Amen!

stay in the zone

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT

Humility and prayer open heavens doors. Then, why would not choose to embrace it. Having an open heaven sounds very exciting to me, how about you?

I like open doors,  I love it when God surprises me with good things. Today I finished an exam and was having some r& r time when suddenly one of my grandsons called to talk, then his sister wanted a chat. My daughter just called, she is sending me a newer mobile phone. I am blessed!

Stay in the zone! Pray and be humble and your prayers are answered. Amen!