The day with dianne Louise

“For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ We often see young men declaring their love in the most marvellous ways. Jesus, as a young man, declared His love for us in the most brutal ways; He was nailed to a cross. In this love act He purchased us back from Satan, the Prince of darkness, who had deceived our forefathers into trading the immortal life that was ours for the mortal and death. As we see foolish men and women celebrate darkness in the Halloween festivals, they are reaffirming their captivity. There is so much more going on right now. The powers of darkness are gathering for a final battle, foolishly believing they will  win. The bible tells them they lose. Nonetheless, we must be vigilant and in prayer.  May Your kingdom come Lord! May Your will be done! Amen!

“For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Believing that a Jesus is the way to God, and the willingness to confess this as truth alone is our price of salvation. He paid the full dowry, and the continual price. No amount of self-righteousness earns me eternal life, but faith in Him alone. I show this faith by the confession of my mouth. Many so called righteous men and women believed in Jesus, but for fear of the Pharisees did not openly confess it. Their fear caused them to hide. Jesus said,  ““Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭32‬-‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This scripture tells us that confession is a part of salvation. These people were afraid not of death but of beling cast out of the synagogue. What is t...

“Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Today my Nepali friend and I went shopping for furniture for our new flat. The furniture is made from Mango trees, which is popular here and beautiful. I have money from the sale of my car. I had thought of keeping it just in case I have to travel home. However, I am faced with providing a good home for two women who have lived at almost below the Australian level of poverty and trusted God to provide and He has. They have been living in one room. This room has been their bedroom, kitchen and lounge room. Fortunately they have a bathroom outside of their room so not as bad as sleeping in a car, I admit. They have prayed for two years for someone who would work with them and that they would have a good home. I have prayed for two years for women to share a home with. ...

“Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬ We cannot use our finite minds to judge or comprehend the Lord. He is the creator of all things. This verse is taken from a mangnificent chapter that speaks of God’s greatness, and filled with promise fro those who trust in their God. As we view the beauty of our created world and the universe that surrounds us we must wonder and be in awe. The fine delicate creatures herein were designed by a magnificent mind. They did not happen by chance. We are His masterpiece. In verse 13 we read:  “Who is able to advise the Spirit of the Lord? Who knows enough to give him advice or teach him?” Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬. In our arrogance are we able to stand before Him? Further on:  ““To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal?” asks the Holy One.” Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭25‬ ‭N...

“Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. Interlude” Psalms‬ ‭24‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ David wrote this psalm. It is supposed that the psalm was written when David brought the Ark of the Lord to the city of David. David had already been made aware of God’s holiness when he attempted to bring the Ark on a cart, a man died. Searching the scriptures showed him that it must be brought up on the shoulders of the priests. The scriptures reinstated the holines of God and how to handle that holiness. This psalm shows an awareness of God’s holiness. The whole psalm is saturated with respect and honour for the presence of God. Our world needs a dose of respect, especially the church and God’s people. God is not there ...

“But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The evil one has plans to deceive, kill and destroy. As a child of God we have the power to overcome the evil one. We have the Holy Spirit in residence and He boldness plus. As we allow Him to reign we win the battles sent to destroy us. Refuse to shop at his stores where he parades defect, sickness and death. Keep you mind on victory and the road ahead. Act like a warrior. We are watching young men and women in Israel prepare to fight their wicked enemy. They are bold and fearless, they are a team and they go together. Rise up saints and throw off your rags! Wash yourselves in the blood of the lamb. He is your strength, you salvation, your victory. Repent of you rubbish, laziness, and uncleaness. Live the life of pure focus and refuse to bow to self-pity. There is no room for it here! Amen!

“But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When Jesus taught the disciples how to pray, it incorporated: ‘deliver us from evil’. Deliverance from evil involves protection, illumination and discernment about the evil in others who we associate with both inside and outside the church. Our enemy, the devil, seeks to destroy us and will use any means at his disposal. If he can plant offence in the hearts of anyone, he will. We must be sure that we do not let offence crowd our own lives, through critical thoughts about others. He will seek to infiltrate and destroy any relationship. Diligent prayer for the significant others is important. Paul had asked for prayer for he and his colleagues that they would be delivered from the evil in others in the previous verse. He stated: ‘for not everyone is a believer’. Non-believers are also inside the church. They were in Jesus’ day. He had to contend with non-believing Pharisee...