The thief

“A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect —life in its fullness until you overflow!”John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Satan wants to destroy people, we are inadvertently tools of destruction when we speak ill of others.

I am currently reading Romans and yesterday was arrested by the scripture: 

 “For God in heaven unveils his holy anger breaking forth against every form of sin, both toward ungodliness that lives in hearts and evil actions. For the wickedness of humanity deliberately smothers the truth and keeps people from acknowledging the truth about God.”Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬ ‭TPT‬‬

My study Bible uses the word’unrighteousness’ instead of wickedness. When we read this verse we can assume that it talks about people outside of the church. However, if we speak God’s word or ways coloured by our own sin we are suppressing the truth by our own wickrdnesd or unrighteousness.

We all love to talk, and our talk is coloured by our own opinions and views. May godly righteousness direct us. Amen!

Eternal life

“Yes, God raised Jesus to life! And since God’s Spirit of Resurrection lives in you, he will also raise your dying body to life by the same Spirit that breathes life into you!”Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭11‬ ‭TPT‬‬

This body of mine needs new life in Jesus! As I age more things need Jesus’ new life.

Yesterday I met with a cousin and talked about Jesus and her need to be where her spirit is fed. I’ve given two friends the task of following her up, she needs, desperately, what they feed on, spiritual food!

Today I take my old friend to a small town in the hills to visit a relative of hers. I am keen to see what God would have me do. He, and only He, gives life, external life! Amen!

Drink deeply

“Drink deeply of the pleasures of this God. Experience for yourself the joyous mercies he gives to all who turn to hide themselves in him.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Some versions of the Bible write ‘taste and see’ that the Lors is good. However the root word ‘see’ is taken from a word that means to drink deeply. The Passion Translation writes it beautifully.

The Lord is good and His mercies endures forever. Amen! I need to hide in Him, when pain comes; when attacks come; when disasters come. He is a safe place, a well-watered place, a restful place, a green pasture place. Amen!

I am enjoying spring in Australia. I am grateful for the reprieve. I return to Nepal on Friday where debris and dirt will welcome me. The floods causes much damage. Fortunately my home is safe but the roads are a mess. By God’s grace I will be a blessing! Amen!

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=dQdfs5S6jyA&si=mTPx1TWncedlshXL

What plans

“A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.”Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭21‬ ‭TPT‬‬

God’s plans are trustworthy and true; my plans may fail. If it is a God Idea, it will prosper; if the idea is even tainted with worldly ideas they will fail.

Yesterday two things happened: I met with a sheep farmer to discuss how to bring merino sheep to Nepal and later I received word that an American friend is returning to USA after failing in her bid to obtain a student visa. This friend could not say why she was in Nepal and did not want to learn the language. She believed God wanted her there, but beyond that had no idea.

The Lord has given me a crazy project: sheep farming. Realistically this is to create industry and bring excellent meat and wool to Nepal. I have a Christian farmer here in Australia working with me. He will supply and train the Nepalis. I am just the middle woman who is crazy enough to take a jump. Meanwhile I am learning the language. I love the language and the people. Most of all I love my Jesus.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=iI81b5y-QgE&si=1URkw1KGEh2Y7Nb4

Spirit control

“If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬ ‭TPT‬‬

I have just finished reading a David Wilkinson book written in 1995. More of Jesus was its thrust. He dealt with the spirit of the age and the need to be holy unto the Lord.

Being back in Australia and staying with two different friends, I see the spirit of the age at work. I went for a walk with the current friend and could tell that all the inhabitants were inside in front of their TVs. There is nothing but worldly rubbish on the TVs. There seems to be a compulsion to buy more junk to fill houses already overflowing with stuff they do not need, which turns into rubbish for family to move and remove.

Unbelief is a big problem. Faith is lacking and desperately needed. The source of faith is:

Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God (Romans 10:19). The Bible needs to be read.

If we allow the Spirit to direct and control our lives we walk in the Spirit and deny the flesh. The flesh is full of nasty attitudes, whereas in the spirit there is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22,23) Amen! 

Living Sacrifice

“Keep in mind that we who belong to Jesus Christ have already experienced crucifixion. For everything connected with our self-life was put to death on the cross and crucified with Messiah.”Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭24‬ ‭TPT‬‬

This means dying to the ‘right’ to be offended, to retaliate, be angry and vindictive. It does not mean we become door mats, we can make a gracious stand for righteousness.

It means that when nasty thoughts about others come, we do not entertain them, we rebuke them. We pray God’s blessing on others.

Our appetites, we put to death. If we lust after clothes and shoes, if we lust after various foods and entertainments, these must die. It is no longer I who lives but Christ who lives in me. Amen

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=mfpCMSoPNp0&si=ApFlT7PPOyXriGLq

Fruit

“But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.”Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Last night I heard from a fellow Aussie friend serving in Nepal. He is trying to raise funds to feed 200/day of flood victims. This friend has struggled to walk in the Apirit and now is flying. I am so proud of him! For the longest time he was bound in depression and deception but now he is free.

The Hoky Spirit, when given free reign in our lives, produced the most lovely fruit. This fruit is tasty to the lost. They can taste and see how good our God is.

Last night I spent time talking to a dear old friend who claims to be an agnostic. I told Him about my lovely Jesus. I pray Jesus is revealed to him as he will absolutely love him. Amen!