Today, we hear Christians identifying with the world. They are having an identity crisis or a mid-life crisis. We should not be surprised. Christians should be studying their Bible and learn what the Bible says about them. Instead they are caught up with this great vase universe. They allow it to set the standard for them instead of the Word of God.
The scientific community sees the earth as a planet, and humans are just a life form. But, we as Christians see in Psalm 139, it presents man as seriously thinking about himself and his relationship with His Creator. The Creator of this universe is the True and Living God, who is all -knowing, ever-present, and all powerful.
God created every part of our bodies. He knows us intimately. God has ordained every day of our lives. We are part of God's divine plan. Believers of the True and Living God knows that there's no luck instead,we
have been"fearfully and wonderfully made"(Psalm 139:14).
We as believers of Jesus Christ should read psalm 139. It rejoices in knowing that we are creations of an omniscient(all-knowing), omnipresent(all-present or present everywhere), and omnipotent (all knowing)God, and nothing can be hidden from Him.
When you think about it , the entire world was creted by Our Great Creator. Christians know who created them. Just let that sink in! As an unbeliever, The Great Creator knows you too. So, I'm pleading with those who are not sure. This Christmas will you attend church with a friend, a family member or just get up and go to someone's Church? If you try it you might like it. Then,you will know who you are without any dobut. Be Blessed this Christmas Season. Email:areskridge@sbcglobal.net, website:http://www.ruthplace.com, http://anniedennis.webs.com and please sign the guest book.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thought for Today -Restoration
Psalm 105:19 "Until the time that his word came; the word of the Lord tried him"(KJV). Then another translation siad, "the Word of the Lord tested him"(NKJV).
We can look at the life of Joseph, God used him greatly. He tested hims first. Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brethren; and they hate him yet the more(Gensis 37:50 Joseph "dreamed yet another dreamed, and told it to his brethren and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me"(Gen 37:9).
As a teenager Joseph prophesised through the Spirit. He told his father and his brethren about his dreams. His father rebuked him. Also that one day his brothers and father would bow down to him. He question Joseph about the dream. We know how the life of Joseph went. He endured much hardship. Let's take a short journey:
(1)He was sold into slavery by his brothers due to jealously under Sesostris lll in the Middle Kingdom during the Twelfth Dynasty 1878-1843B.C. He arose to the position of Grand Vizier or Prime Minister to the Pharaoh(probably Sesostris ll and Sesostris lll).
(2) He was reconciled to his brothers. Forgiveness is shown here. Would we be able to forgive like Joseph? If not, then we need to understand what the Word of God says about forgiveness.
(3) He invited his entire family to move to Egypt to escape great famine. Agape love is at work in this situation.
(4) Preserved with a shield of protection. The Lord was with him throughout the entire time.
(5) Joseph received a double portion from his father (Genesis 48:8-22).
We can see how he went from slavery to receving a double portion. We have suffered hardships from just being a Christian. We too have shared many of the same experiences as Joseph. We can see deceit,hatred, betrayal, jealousy and disloyal. The key to Joseph's whole life can be expressed in the words the Lord was with him, ahd the Lord made his way prosper in his hands. What the devil meant for evil God got the glory out of it.
When faced trials and temptations we must keep the faith. I began to look over my life and I'm able to identify with Joseph. This is a powerful story found in Genesis of the Holy Bible. In closing look at the spiritual side of the coin. I can see agape love in action then, we see total forgiveness in action. The more I think about the story I can see similar families today. It is my prayer that you would be like Joseph. It's through God's grace and mercy that family can be restored.
We can look at the life of Joseph, God used him greatly. He tested hims first. Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brethren; and they hate him yet the more(Gensis 37:50 Joseph "dreamed yet another dreamed, and told it to his brethren and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me"(Gen 37:9).
As a teenager Joseph prophesised through the Spirit. He told his father and his brethren about his dreams. His father rebuked him. Also that one day his brothers and father would bow down to him. He question Joseph about the dream. We know how the life of Joseph went. He endured much hardship. Let's take a short journey:
(1)He was sold into slavery by his brothers due to jealously under Sesostris lll in the Middle Kingdom during the Twelfth Dynasty 1878-1843B.C. He arose to the position of Grand Vizier or Prime Minister to the Pharaoh(probably Sesostris ll and Sesostris lll).
(2) He was reconciled to his brothers. Forgiveness is shown here. Would we be able to forgive like Joseph? If not, then we need to understand what the Word of God says about forgiveness.
(3) He invited his entire family to move to Egypt to escape great famine. Agape love is at work in this situation.
(4) Preserved with a shield of protection. The Lord was with him throughout the entire time.
(5) Joseph received a double portion from his father (Genesis 48:8-22).
We can see how he went from slavery to receving a double portion. We have suffered hardships from just being a Christian. We too have shared many of the same experiences as Joseph. We can see deceit,hatred, betrayal, jealousy and disloyal. The key to Joseph's whole life can be expressed in the words the Lord was with him, ahd the Lord made his way prosper in his hands. What the devil meant for evil God got the glory out of it.
When faced trials and temptations we must keep the faith. I began to look over my life and I'm able to identify with Joseph. This is a powerful story found in Genesis of the Holy Bible. In closing look at the spiritual side of the coin. I can see agape love in action then, we see total forgiveness in action. The more I think about the story I can see similar families today. It is my prayer that you would be like Joseph. It's through God's grace and mercy that family can be restored.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Thought for Today-Share Jesus
As we enjoy this Christmas SEASON, please keep Jesus Christ as the center focus point. Today, I will be sharing Christmas with people that are confined to a Nursing Home. This is my time to show love to those who are not able to move around. Although I do it all year, but my biggest joy is sharing love with another person.I look for any chance that I can share what God has blessed me with. Please find someone that you can share an act of love with. I have purpose in my heart to visit the sick and those who are inprison. Thanks be to God I am able to do that.
The Greatest Gift was given to us when Jesus died on the Cross for our sins. Now, we can show HIM how we appreciate what He has done for us. Today's society believe that having million of dollars in the bank means FULFILLMENT. But that is not right my friend. Living a fulfilled life is being in the Family of God. Plainly speaking, if you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, then you are not living a fulfilled life. We only have a few days left in this year, so if you are not a Christian, will you consider becoming one?
I was led to share from my heart. May you and your family be blessed with all spiritual blessings for this Christmas. If you are reading this blog, please share Jesus with someone. If only one person would accept Jesus, then this thought for today will not be in vain. Thanks to the many who have email me through the years. I 've enjoyed reading them all. Next week I will share some information about some books that I have read. It's not about me, it's about bringing Glory to God. God Bless You! Annie Dennis Eskridge, Author of Sin Abides.
The Greatest Gift was given to us when Jesus died on the Cross for our sins. Now, we can show HIM how we appreciate what He has done for us. Today's society believe that having million of dollars in the bank means FULFILLMENT. But that is not right my friend. Living a fulfilled life is being in the Family of God. Plainly speaking, if you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, then you are not living a fulfilled life. We only have a few days left in this year, so if you are not a Christian, will you consider becoming one?
I was led to share from my heart. May you and your family be blessed with all spiritual blessings for this Christmas. If you are reading this blog, please share Jesus with someone. If only one person would accept Jesus, then this thought for today will not be in vain. Thanks to the many who have email me through the years. I 've enjoyed reading them all. Next week I will share some information about some books that I have read. It's not about me, it's about bringing Glory to God. God Bless You! Annie Dennis Eskridge, Author of Sin Abides.
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