My bedrock

“Yahweh, you’re the bedrock beneath my feet, my faith-fortress, my wonderful deliverer, my God, my rock of rescue where none can reach me. You’re the shield around me, the mighty power that saves me, and my high place.”Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭2‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Ah! Back in Australia for two conferences and joining with Cfan for street outreach. My son and his children  will join, or should I say I am joining them. I’ve had a 24 hour trip and minimal sleep. I met some lovely little people, how I love little people, at airports and on planes. The last leg from Sydney to Brisbane I had a window seat and was able to look upon the beauty of the eastern coastline of Australia. I am now happily at my sons house with his dog whilst they are at a birthday party, being minded by their faithful dog Tango. We have already had a dance together. 

My God kept me safe all the way and gave me pleasant travelling companions. Whilst most trips had delays they were easily made up for in flying time.

Am so looking forward to this coming two weeks starting with a full day of activity tomorrow. Our God is so good and never fails us! Amen!

Be entwined

“Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Yes, keep on waiting—for he will never disappoint you!”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭14‬ ‭TPT‬‬

This verse is the last verse in this Psalm of David. David is confident in the Lord’s love and protection, he craves being in the Lord’s presence. This Psalm was written just before he was annointed king.

Today I fly back to Australia for a month. Yesterday I sat my first Nepali language exam. Praise God it was easy. I was struggling to remember all the lessons I had received. My class is happy for me and will welcome me back.

I am grateful for my time here so far. I’ve had many conflicts but they have taught me the mind of God. He wants our ultimate freedom, freedom from selfishness, a need to control, judgementalism. I have experienced all of these, they are not pleasant when aimed at you. The right response is ‘what do You say God’? His opinion matters more than my own opinions.

Yesterday my son had me hook up to two Zoom meetings in preparation to the Awakening Australia event in Brisbane. I am loving his involvement and look forward to seeing my grandchildren tomorrow. God is good! Amen!

Prayer and praise

“Are there any believers in your fellowship suffering great hardship and distress? Encourage them to pray! Are there happy, cheerful ones among you? Encourage them to sing out their praises!”

‭‭James (Jacob)‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭TPT‬

When you suffer great hardship and distress you want to talk, complain and cry. However, prayer and praise lifts the spirit above the circumstances and causes you to fly.

We find it easier to sing joyful songs when happy, however, we see in the Old Testament when going into battle the singers would go out front. I am sure they sang songs reminding God of His goodness and encouraging the warriors that what God did once He will do again. This sort of worship is so good for the soul.

When things are good we should give thanks for it is God who makes things good. He is worthy to be praised! Amen!

What delight

“What delight comes to you when you wait upon the Lord! For you will find what you long for.”Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭TPT‬‬

What a wonderful verse! It is true! Going to my Lord I sense His face and His presence. He is beautiful indeed. I particularly love the gospel of John for in it I find Him in all His beauty.

Going to the Lord is not about me, it is about finding Him, His way and His wisdom. His ways are so much better than mine, His thoughts so much higher than mine. I cannot expect Him to be carnal, for there is no sin in Him.

When we have problems with our relationships on earth He has the answers. He is working in us all for His good pleasure. His is bringing us all towards the marriage supper of the Lamb. His bride must be pure and holy. We are made this as we walk with Him and trust Him. He is more than enough for us. Amen!

Service

“Dear brothers and sisters, make sure that you show your deep appreciation for those who cherish you and diligently work as ministers among you. For they are your leaders who care for you, teach you, and stand before the Lord on your behalf. They value you with great love. Because of their service to you, let peace reign among yourselves.”

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭TPT‬‬

The greatest gift chidren can give their parents is to love one another and respect their parent's care for them. The greatest gift a church can give their pastors is to love one another and have a deep relationship with the Lord. This will show that the word preached has reached listening ears. 

Our God is at work to transform us into the image of His Son. If we wonder what our lives should look like, the answer is Jesus. Jesus, though He was God, humbled Himself to a position of a slave, and bore our sins and shame. He did this out of love. We would do well to do likewise. Amen!

Service

“Dear brothers and sisters, make sure that you show your deep appreciation for those who cherish you and diligently work as ministers among you. For they are your leaders who care for you, teach you, and stand before the Lord on your behalf. They value you with great love. Because of their service to you, let peace reign among yourselves.”

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭TPT‬‬

The greatest gift chidren can give their parents is to love one another and respect their parent's care for them. The greatest gift a church can give their pastors is to love one another and have a deep relationship with the Lord. This will show that the word preached has reached listening ears. 

Our God is at work to transform us into the image of His Son. If we wonder what our lives should look like, the answer is Jesus. Jesus, though He was God, humbled Himself to a position of a slave, and bore our sins and shame. He did this out of love. We would do well to do likewise. Amen!

God’s sanctuary

“Don’t you realize that together you have become God’s inner sanctuary and that the Spirit of God makes his permanent home in you? Now, if someone desecrates God’s inner sanctuary, God will desecrate him, for God’s inner sanctuary is holy, and that is exactly who you are.”1 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭TPT‬‬

These two verse come after a teaching on building our lives with precious things from God; it is followed by Paul’s teaching on true wisdom. Therefore, we must take heed how we build our lives.

If we are a part of God’s holy temple, in which He lives, then e would do well to study the instructions God gave Moses on building the tent to house His presence in the wilderness. This will display God’s holiness and His expectation in the building (Exodus 25-31).

God empowered one particular man, Bezalel, in design and craftsmanship for all the intricate work. The detail of the work was exact.God said, ‘ I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and ability, in understanding and intelligence, and knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship’ (Ex 31:2,3).

Paul tells the Ephesians:

“We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it!”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭TPT‬‬

We must not come to God in a flippant way, but rather with respect and honour for what He will do in us. He has a master plan, He is the builder, the author and finisher. Amen!