Inspired By The Spirit
Today, I was shown around my new gym and did my first introductory session-following through on my efforts yesterday to sign up. I met with a few glitches, but felt sure this was the place. When I went today, I discovered that the manager, Bec, is a Christian-nice touch, Lord!
I like the way this gym works-24/7, clean and super secure.
Aside from a visit tomorrow, I am booked for a free session with Nikki, just to get to some kind of start up structure for myself to begin to work to.
I know it's all about getting my body moving and using it to keep it functional.
I want to say that although I have some more action to move on, the timing of this action has come out of the spiritual focus. Like the Fast itself, I had the prompt for it, but it was weeks before I felt ready to undertake the commitment of saying 'no' to a bunch of different foods and daily blogging about it-even when it doesn't seem to matter.
The 'daily building' with the blogging is important for what God wants to do in me, for me, through me. It's part of taking time to appreciate the changes that are taking place and the journey that is being made. It helps to correlate natural events with spiritual exercises and adds confirmation to directives I received, proving God's word-and my hearing of it-true.
Aside from the gym, the e-book and the workshop, I did make another decision yesterday: To get to Burleigh tomorrow (Wednesday) morning for some sun, sand, surf and much overdue walking pleasure! (about 4 kms)
Follow Through
I didn't get much time for following up on the workshop and e-book, although I did confirm a date with my venue and I did outline a first draft of ideas for the e-book.
My beach visit is on! I will probably go between 6:30-7am.
And I'm going to visit Jess for an hour for coffee before the midweek service.
Continuing to take action on the e-book and workshop are really important. The "JUST DO IT" adage is really powering the compelling.
The desire to re-think and over think is always there, but I have an inner Guidance, reminding me to keep it simple and simply get it done. This is the difference that prayer and praise, the Word and the Spirit within make. It is GRACE.
Enabling Grace
When you commit to the Word, and to being led by the Spirit, you hear more clearly and you have the grace to do it.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to [say 'no'] renounce ungodliness, and to worldly passions, and to live self controlled, upright ,and godly lives in this present age, waiting for our Blessed Hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Tit 2:11-13
This grace is the start of our salvation...and remains the centre and finisher of all that God does toward us.
More on this blessed salvation tomorrow.
Night for now!
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Monday, June 10, 2019
100 Days of Transformation- Day 71-JUST DO IT
Oh, What A Feeling!
Even though faith is not dependent on feelings, it feels oh so good when our feelings start to work for us, as a result of our meditation on the Word, rather than undermine and sabotage our efforts.
Last week was a challenging one, but it ended well...and the ripple overflow is still reverberating out all across today!
Back On Track
It was as if I could feel myself coming back into view, a vision carried on the wind, and played across my heart. I could touch and taste what once was before I took a long, dark detour when I stepped away from trusting God completely.
Don't ever do that.
But here's what it led to:
Decisions
Actions
And those two things are wonderful power surges in the psyche of us simple little beings.
I decided on specific tasks I have fumbled over and danced around for weeks/months even, having the words in my mind constantly saying, 'you need to just DO something!' Take action. So, I pulled out my Action Plan for my new business, soon to open for trading. And also looked at the forecast I had set for July...and just decided to go ahead to work on those goals!
Ha! Go figure.
What's the worst that can happen? Nothing!
And if nothing is the worst, then, what really is there to lose-so why deliberate and procrastinate over details and issues that are not even relevant?
I can always modify it along the way as I work-and it's so much easier to turn a moving vehicle.
So, I decided I would work on the e-book that needs to be ready for July 11, and book a venue to host and facilitate a workshop on 3 Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Creativity-with a leaning toward making a personal book!
From there, arising out of a simple conversation with a good friend- a JOINT workshop, collaborating together in August!! That was a very exciting development.
After that, I truly felt like Superwoman! All lit up with fervour and zeal to really get moving! Whatever I've come through these past several days...it has lifted. I'm not saying I won't likely face troubled moments ahead, but rejoicing coz God hears and answers prayers, is a great method to konk fear, failure, shame, doubts, lack of confidence...and any other sly dog or little fox.
The very next thing I did, was go to the Salvoes and buy some pre-loved gym gear and went next door to Salvoes to speak to someone about joining that gym! Going back tomorrow-hopefully to DO my first session!
Time To Take Action-Just DO it!
This is the point: I was led to a place of faith where I could just decide to DO something! I didn't see or hear anything different about situations or circumstances, but The WORD in me was coming alive and clothing itself and Praise & Worship & Rejoicing just sealed the deal.
This is the Lord's salvation being worked out in, and through, us. We all face challenges and struggles. When we turn to the Lord with our whole heart, He is able to intervene on our behalf, orchestrate our ways, constrain our choices and open up the way for us!
Then, we have HIS assurance on the inside of us! Best resting!
That's it for now...
Even though faith is not dependent on feelings, it feels oh so good when our feelings start to work for us, as a result of our meditation on the Word, rather than undermine and sabotage our efforts.
Last week was a challenging one, but it ended well...and the ripple overflow is still reverberating out all across today!Back On Track
It was as if I could feel myself coming back into view, a vision carried on the wind, and played across my heart. I could touch and taste what once was before I took a long, dark detour when I stepped away from trusting God completely.
Don't ever do that.
But here's what it led to:
Decisions
Actions
And those two things are wonderful power surges in the psyche of us simple little beings.
I decided on specific tasks I have fumbled over and danced around for weeks/months even, having the words in my mind constantly saying, 'you need to just DO something!' Take action. So, I pulled out my Action Plan for my new business, soon to open for trading. And also looked at the forecast I had set for July...and just decided to go ahead to work on those goals!
Ha! Go figure.
What's the worst that can happen? Nothing!
And if nothing is the worst, then, what really is there to lose-so why deliberate and procrastinate over details and issues that are not even relevant?
I can always modify it along the way as I work-and it's so much easier to turn a moving vehicle.
So, I decided I would work on the e-book that needs to be ready for July 11, and book a venue to host and facilitate a workshop on 3 Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Creativity-with a leaning toward making a personal book!
From there, arising out of a simple conversation with a good friend- a JOINT workshop, collaborating together in August!! That was a very exciting development.
After that, I truly felt like Superwoman! All lit up with fervour and zeal to really get moving! Whatever I've come through these past several days...it has lifted. I'm not saying I won't likely face troubled moments ahead, but rejoicing coz God hears and answers prayers, is a great method to konk fear, failure, shame, doubts, lack of confidence...and any other sly dog or little fox.
The very next thing I did, was go to the Salvoes and buy some pre-loved gym gear and went next door to Salvoes to speak to someone about joining that gym! Going back tomorrow-hopefully to DO my first session!
Time To Take Action-Just DO it!
This is the point: I was led to a place of faith where I could just decide to DO something! I didn't see or hear anything different about situations or circumstances, but The WORD in me was coming alive and clothing itself and Praise & Worship & Rejoicing just sealed the deal.
This is the Lord's salvation being worked out in, and through, us. We all face challenges and struggles. When we turn to the Lord with our whole heart, He is able to intervene on our behalf, orchestrate our ways, constrain our choices and open up the way for us!
Then, we have HIS assurance on the inside of us! Best resting!
That's it for now...
Sunday, June 9, 2019
100 Days of Transformation- Day 72...Another Week Goes By
So!
I spent almost all night awake!
I ended up putting on a very cool You Tube of 100 worship songs that went for over 3.5 hrs, and I lay there, genuinely entering into some full blown , praise and worship, intercession and supplications.
I was awake from around 1:20am -5:40.. and got up to shower for church by 7:15! I felt a bit rugged when I first got up, but I was pretty good after that and still going strong now (10:09pm).
I shared a video on FB about it, because I felt it might have been for others as much as me. You can see it here if you like... It's very brief-just 1.35m
https://www.facebook.com/LisaShah/videos/10217859584352942/
I had a good day!
I had gone to bed a bit anxious and concerned about a few things, but I guess all that rejoicing and proclaiming did something to help cast off fears and feelings and worries that are best left behind. It's good medicine. Don't be surprised if you have to repeat the dose on a regular basis-even if not in the middle of the night. It takes time to establish your heart on a healthier bent. Take the FULL COURSE! Amen. :)
The Bible says
Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Is 61:3
Tell you what, it may feel hard to do, but it sure is effective.
It is one of the greatest weapons of our spiritual warfare and one of the gifts of salvation.
Ps 50:23 says that when we sacrifice thanksgiving ( that's the kind you give BEFORE you SEE your desires fulfilled) we honour God, and we open the way for God to show us His Salvation.
Moving ON
This has been quite a challenging week. But I feel that my overnight session was a wonderful way to see it done...along with church and some extended fellowship at a birthday lunch, with treasured people.
Now, we move into Week 5 and I hope to look more deeply into this glorious salvation that was purchased at so great a price,on our behalf.
Till tomorrow...
I spent almost all night awake!
I ended up putting on a very cool You Tube of 100 worship songs that went for over 3.5 hrs, and I lay there, genuinely entering into some full blown , praise and worship, intercession and supplications.
I was awake from around 1:20am -5:40.. and got up to shower for church by 7:15! I felt a bit rugged when I first got up, but I was pretty good after that and still going strong now (10:09pm).
I shared a video on FB about it, because I felt it might have been for others as much as me. You can see it here if you like... It's very brief-just 1.35m
https://www.facebook.com/LisaShah/videos/10217859584352942/
I had gone to bed a bit anxious and concerned about a few things, but I guess all that rejoicing and proclaiming did something to help cast off fears and feelings and worries that are best left behind. It's good medicine. Don't be surprised if you have to repeat the dose on a regular basis-even if not in the middle of the night. It takes time to establish your heart on a healthier bent. Take the FULL COURSE! Amen. :)
The Bible says
Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Is 61:3
Tell you what, it may feel hard to do, but it sure is effective.
It is one of the greatest weapons of our spiritual warfare and one of the gifts of salvation.
Ps 50:23 says that when we sacrifice thanksgiving ( that's the kind you give BEFORE you SEE your desires fulfilled) we honour God, and we open the way for God to show us His Salvation.
Moving ON
This has been quite a challenging week. But I feel that my overnight session was a wonderful way to see it done...along with church and some extended fellowship at a birthday lunch, with treasured people.
Now, we move into Week 5 and I hope to look more deeply into this glorious salvation that was purchased at so great a price,on our behalf.
Till tomorrow...
Saturday, June 8, 2019
100 Days of Transformation-Day 73- A Blissful Space
Today was a beautiful day with family and friends.
It was pleasant and peaceful and productive.
I come to the close of it, grateful and satisfied.
Psalm 91...A song of salvation
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High,
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust."
For He will deliver me from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with His pinions,
and under His wings you will find refuge:
His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of the might
or the arrow that flies by day,
the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.
Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place-
the Most High, who is my refuge-
no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
For he will command His angels concerning you,
To guard you in all your ways.
On their hands, they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread upon the lion and the adder,
the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
"Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him.
I will protect him because he knows my name.
when he calls to me, I will answer him.
I will be with him in trouble.
I will rescue him and honour him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation"
This is one of the most well known and highly prized psalms written! The words scribed above have ministered life countless times over to those who have turned to the Lord and entrusted themselves to His goodness,faithfulness and attentiveness.
I started this post with the mention of feeling satisfied and grateful. The salvation of our Lord, brings satisfaction ( and everything else listed above is available for the believing heart, too)
Repeatedly, God's word tells us that those who put their hope in the Lord, shall not be ashamed.Here is a helpful place to find some of those scriptures! Cross Reference- more food to mull over, ponder and meditate and have it sink DEEP into your heart and mind, bringing renewal.
Ps 91 finishes with the sense that God's salvation brings satisfaction. Breathe that contentment in!
I recommend another slow read- out loud.
Goodnight!
It was pleasant and peaceful and productive.
I come to the close of it, grateful and satisfied.
Psalm 91...A song of salvation
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High,
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust."
For He will deliver me from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with His pinions,
and under His wings you will find refuge:
His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of the might
or the arrow that flies by day,
the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.
Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place-
the Most High, who is my refuge-
no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
For he will command His angels concerning you,
To guard you in all your ways.
On their hands, they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread upon the lion and the adder,
the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
"Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him.
I will protect him because he knows my name.
when he calls to me, I will answer him.
I will be with him in trouble.
I will rescue him and honour him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation"
This is one of the most well known and highly prized psalms written! The words scribed above have ministered life countless times over to those who have turned to the Lord and entrusted themselves to His goodness,faithfulness and attentiveness.
I started this post with the mention of feeling satisfied and grateful. The salvation of our Lord, brings satisfaction ( and everything else listed above is available for the believing heart, too)
Repeatedly, God's word tells us that those who put their hope in the Lord, shall not be ashamed.Here is a helpful place to find some of those scriptures! Cross Reference- more food to mull over, ponder and meditate and have it sink DEEP into your heart and mind, bringing renewal.
Ps 91 finishes with the sense that God's salvation brings satisfaction. Breathe that contentment in!
I recommend another slow read- out loud.
Goodnight!
Friday, June 7, 2019
100 Days of Transformation- Day 75-74-A Shift in Focus
Today's blog is a reflective one.
Although it isn't the weekend yet, I want to pause on what has been emerging for me this week.
Shift #1
First, this week ended the original three week Daniel Fast that I started on Mother's Day (May 12), and ushered in the second three week stage... which included the addition of fish and chicken.
I haven't spoken much on the physical aspects of this fast and that is because I want it to be centred in the Word of God. But, that doesn't mean I didn't plan to include things at some point, or in the summaries. I want to share any good outcomes, and the sometimes rocky roads to getting there-but just not necessarily so publicly as I'm going.
Neither have a divulged the deeper emotional situation-but I will by the last day. Not that anyone cares or is paying attention lol
My hundred days is designed for me to come through all of these things via whatever path it leads, but I confess, this week, I just questioned and second guessed, and wanted to just quit, coz I really didn't FEEL like I was getting anywhere.
The Word, God's Word-is my anchor
This week I leaned even more heavily on scripture in these posts. I wanted to have some more focus and intention about what I'm believing and why. And it is that investment that has held me, coming up to my rescue when unworthy thoughts would slay my resolve.
It's the Voice of the Spirit that rises from reason from within. Godly reason.
Some Physical Facts
One of my BIG intentions with this 100 Days is to find my physical well being balance again. I have been years outside a regular routine, my 'normal' lifestyle, ways and habits and in that time, gone through menopause, as well, which might have been hard enough without that, but I believe it was made much harder-given the constant flux of my life. It would have been a good time to maintain healthy habits and routines.
Consequently, conditions developed and over years just continued to gain a hold. I would sometimes find a healthier window briefly, only to have it all flop back like a tight elastic. I really didn't understand my body any more, or its responses and behaviours.
The voice of a local GP saying You have a lot of things wrong with you... cut much deeper than anything to which she may have referred in the mere medical realm. And this is why we need salvation SOOOO badly. Coz, somewhere within us all, the accuser constantly berates us with the knowledge of our sinful natures and all the failures we have clocked up. After you have lived half a century and fallen short of your own expectations, it's easy to feel like a loser.
Feelings aren't the whole story, though.
It's just time to get back on track and be grateful you get that chance!
I truly believe mid life is for sorting out or being taken out by our 'stuff'.
If you don't get it sorted, it will kill you. At least, that's what I believe. And I have seen a lot of evidence to support this too.
So, I have had physical things flare up for me, around my voice- which is A BIG DEAL. I don't know why, and it isn't responding to my usual efforts. I HAVE TO SING...I have to worship.
I am called to do so, but I will, once more, have to make the stand and own God's promises.
When it comes to singing, I have had a hard ride and been dealt blow after blow of things to have to work through, around and in spite of. But each of these things is a mere FRUIT of the problem, and not the root. Problem is, the fruit is growing wild!
It's time to get to that ROOT, and yes, there may be physical areas that have opened those doors, but even those were opened through spiritual failures on my part. I have struggled to deal with this and forgive myself- even though the shed blood of Jesus is ample payment for it. The ONLY ample payment! Which is why we need it so badly!
I've experienced miraculous healing, instant and powerful. I even had my baby resurrected in the womb! I have also had healing that the Lord took two years to walk me out of, because he wanted to be sure my mind was renewed and I KNEW His power at work in me, through His word. When I was 32, He led me through two years of restoring the top end of my voice, which I thought was lost through nodules at 15/16 yrs old. I hadn't had surgery (they go away if allowed) but had to be virtually silent for a year and I had never used 'singing quality' or falsetto in that 16 yr period.
I got it all back, following His instruction, and in the time frame He gave me.
This is the power of God's Salvation.
The one scripture I want to leave you with tonight, is in the New Testament- from the book of Romans.
For I not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first, and also the Greek Roman 1:16
This is why I won't quit now. This is the Word that has come to save me. The Word regarding this eternal and complete salvation.
Be encouraged to believe.
God is your solution-no matter the problem.
Amen
Although it isn't the weekend yet, I want to pause on what has been emerging for me this week.
Shift #1
First, this week ended the original three week Daniel Fast that I started on Mother's Day (May 12), and ushered in the second three week stage... which included the addition of fish and chicken.
I haven't spoken much on the physical aspects of this fast and that is because I want it to be centred in the Word of God. But, that doesn't mean I didn't plan to include things at some point, or in the summaries. I want to share any good outcomes, and the sometimes rocky roads to getting there-but just not necessarily so publicly as I'm going.
Neither have a divulged the deeper emotional situation-but I will by the last day. Not that anyone cares or is paying attention lol
My hundred days is designed for me to come through all of these things via whatever path it leads, but I confess, this week, I just questioned and second guessed, and wanted to just quit, coz I really didn't FEEL like I was getting anywhere.
The Word, God's Word-is my anchor
This week I leaned even more heavily on scripture in these posts. I wanted to have some more focus and intention about what I'm believing and why. And it is that investment that has held me, coming up to my rescue when unworthy thoughts would slay my resolve.
It's the Voice of the Spirit that rises from reason from within. Godly reason.
Some Physical Facts
One of my BIG intentions with this 100 Days is to find my physical well being balance again. I have been years outside a regular routine, my 'normal' lifestyle, ways and habits and in that time, gone through menopause, as well, which might have been hard enough without that, but I believe it was made much harder-given the constant flux of my life. It would have been a good time to maintain healthy habits and routines.
Consequently, conditions developed and over years just continued to gain a hold. I would sometimes find a healthier window briefly, only to have it all flop back like a tight elastic. I really didn't understand my body any more, or its responses and behaviours.
The voice of a local GP saying You have a lot of things wrong with you... cut much deeper than anything to which she may have referred in the mere medical realm. And this is why we need salvation SOOOO badly. Coz, somewhere within us all, the accuser constantly berates us with the knowledge of our sinful natures and all the failures we have clocked up. After you have lived half a century and fallen short of your own expectations, it's easy to feel like a loser.
Feelings aren't the whole story, though.
It's just time to get back on track and be grateful you get that chance!
I truly believe mid life is for sorting out or being taken out by our 'stuff'.
If you don't get it sorted, it will kill you. At least, that's what I believe. And I have seen a lot of evidence to support this too.
So, I have had physical things flare up for me, around my voice- which is A BIG DEAL. I don't know why, and it isn't responding to my usual efforts. I HAVE TO SING...I have to worship.
I am called to do so, but I will, once more, have to make the stand and own God's promises.
When it comes to singing, I have had a hard ride and been dealt blow after blow of things to have to work through, around and in spite of. But each of these things is a mere FRUIT of the problem, and not the root. Problem is, the fruit is growing wild!
It's time to get to that ROOT, and yes, there may be physical areas that have opened those doors, but even those were opened through spiritual failures on my part. I have struggled to deal with this and forgive myself- even though the shed blood of Jesus is ample payment for it. The ONLY ample payment! Which is why we need it so badly!
I've experienced miraculous healing, instant and powerful. I even had my baby resurrected in the womb! I have also had healing that the Lord took two years to walk me out of, because he wanted to be sure my mind was renewed and I KNEW His power at work in me, through His word. When I was 32, He led me through two years of restoring the top end of my voice, which I thought was lost through nodules at 15/16 yrs old. I hadn't had surgery (they go away if allowed) but had to be virtually silent for a year and I had never used 'singing quality' or falsetto in that 16 yr period.
I got it all back, following His instruction, and in the time frame He gave me.
This is the power of God's Salvation.
The one scripture I want to leave you with tonight, is in the New Testament- from the book of Romans.
For I not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first, and also the Greek Roman 1:16
This is why I won't quit now. This is the Word that has come to save me. The Word regarding this eternal and complete salvation.
Be encouraged to believe.
God is your solution-no matter the problem.
Amen
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
100 Days of Transformation- Day 76-Promised Salvation III
I took a day off the computer to get out and about a bit. Not sure it was my best choice, as I ended up in lines of thinking that have had a heavy impact. Perhaps I'd have done better to be absorbed and focused in a productive direction.
That stubborn sad situation that I want to accept so I can get over it, just rears itself and threatens to carry away my peace and joy, as well as my confidence in, and hope for, the future. I know it is all part of the grieving process and loss, but...
And carnal thinking would have me believing that I am an utter failure.
And in case you don't realise this, ALL such thoughts, no matter how 'natural', are not scriptural. So now, it's time to simply forsake such thoughts, fix my eyes on Jesus and encourage myself in the Lord!
I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord.Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future Jer 29:11
Rediscover the joy of your salvation
It's hard to believe how mere words can so transform the state of our hearts and minds-and yet, when we receive the Word as the trusted Truth-it produces itself in us and becomes the manifest evidence of what we eagerly anticipate (that's Bible hope)
God's Promised Salvation in Psalm 22 is astounding prophecy-1000 years prior to the crucifixion.
Yesterday, we looked at some of Isaiah's prophecies and I supplied the scriptures for all four gospel accounts of Jesus crucifixion. The point being that the correlation between the promised prophesied salvation of God and the appearance of Him is made unmistakably clear.
Jesus always lived to fulfil the scriptures about him and the Jews were eagerly awaiting their Messiah. But by the time he came, they were too steeped in pride and religious tradition to want to recognise, accept or honour Him. But this was the plan. The priests had to be the ones to slay him.
Psalm 22
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| The Second Coming of Christ, as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, rather than the Lamb that was slain, is also foretold. |
I'm going to keep this very simple and just line up a few places where there are direct references made in the gospels, to this profound Psalm. My intention is just to keep building an understanding about God's Promise in His Salvation Plan-it's certainty and perfection. No mere man could ever have conceived, let alone executed, such a masterfully orchestrated divine drama spanning the timeline of mankind from beginning to end...and make it known as e went.
Only GOD.
There is a lot of content here.
Consider the verse from Psalm 22 then , look up the verses listed immediately beneath. This psalm was written 1000 YEARS before the event it foretold!
Jesus, and the salvation he was bringing, were long awaited.
What does it mean to you to know that God has demonstrated such an outrageous expression of extravagant love toward you? Jesus because of the joy it would lead to, went through all this, so that you and I could be reconciled to God and be one with the Father, Son and Spirit ( Jn 17:20-26)
And he is coming again!
( I have included two links below for further research. The Open Bible one is rich with content!)
Psalm 22:1 "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Mk 27:46, Mk 15:34
Jesus was briefly 'forsaken' so that I would never be.
Ps 22:7 All who see me, mock me. They make mouths at me,
they wag their heads
Mk 15:29-32, Matt 27:39-40
Ps 22: 8 "He trusts in the Lord,let Him deliver him,
let him rescue him, for he delights in him!"
Mt 27:43, Mk 15:20
Ps 22:15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws,
You lay me in the dust of death
Jn19:28
Ps 22:16 For dogs encompass me, a company of evildoers encircles me,
They have pierced my hands and feet.
Jn 19: 23 & 37, Jn 20:25
Ps 22:18 They divide my garments among them
and for my clothing they cast lots
Mt 27:35, Jn 19: 23-24, Mk 15:24, Lk 23:34
Ps 22:27 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord,
and all the families of the nations shall worship before you.
Rev 7:9-12, Acts 20:21 Gen 12:1-3
** Some further reading
Psalm 22 Cross References from the Open Bible
this is a powerful resource that is quite comprehensive and rich with content.
on breaking down Psalm 22 from a Messianic Jew
Better Thoughts to Think!
I realise there is a lot of verse hunting here, but the truth is, that is how we come to know our Bibles and glean the knowledge of the promises that have the power to save us. This is one kind of study that helps to keep us strong when facing adversity.
Not only so, but it reminds us that the second coming of Christ is also coming and has been foretold in equal fashion...with perhaps in greater number and detail. God is the God who makes known the end from the beginning! ( Is 46:10)
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times, things not yet done,
saying "My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose."
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
100 Days of Transformation- Day 77-Promised Salvation II
Ok!
Now that I am getting a little bit of order and structure emerging out of the swirl of ideas, we are going to be building daily to work on the thing that matters most: renewing our minds to the Word of God!
True and lasting transformation is done by the Spirit of God within us. It's God doing what only God can do.
Not by Might, not by power,
but by My Spirit, says the Lord Zech 4:6
That being the case, we can hardly expect a purely physical, carnal, natural, or of the flesh approach to get the job done. Jesus went as far as saying
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing.
The words I have spoken to you, they are spirit and they are life. Jn 6:63
Spirit powered transformation
The Word in us, affords the Spirit of God opportunity to change us from the inside out into who we long to be. Not by exerting our will to do better, but choosing to establish our hearts through giving God's Word and His Promises our full allegiance, focus and attention. We use our will to choose to believe and then, strengthen ourselves in that decision by immersing ourselves in the Truth.
This is Week 4 and as shared yesterday, we are digging into the Truth about God's promise of salvation-given right at the very beginning- in Genesis 3:15.
If we don't know God offers us salvation, or why we need it, how it applies to today or tomorrow, and most importantly, what happens if we reject it, we will not enjoy any of its benefits.
Daily Building
The fasting continues, and here is today's Fabulous 50s 5 minute workout with Schellea. This time it's for arms. These small steps daily building are aiding the process of rebuilding the muscle mass (particularly of us over 50s women!)
That taken care of, let's move on to what is going to fuel the engine of metaphosis for our internal caterpillars. God's Word. We are building here as well.
Assessing The Need
Yesterday, I shared three verses- 2 from Genesis and 1 from Revelation and all three reference the fact that the Holy Trinity had a plan for Redemption (already having seen the Fall, the corruption of mankind and the need for Jesus to have a pure human body, to offer it, along with his sinless shed blood), well before any of anything had come to pass!
Jesus being crucified wasn't an unexpected blow to God's plan , but rather a blow by blow fulfilled enactment of prophecy, delivered down through the ages from the Spirit, via the prophets of old.
From before the foundation of the world, Jesus was the lamb that was slain for the sins of the world (Rev 5:9)
Isaiah 52
Verses 1-12 highlight the promise of God specifically, regarding His salvation plan
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him, who brings Good news,
Who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness
who publishes salvation and who says to Zion,
"Your God Reigns" Is 52:7
Get your notebook and Bible and record Is 52: 7-10
Yes, it is a few stanzas, but writing the Word out long hand is one of the single most effective ways to have it affect your heart. Isaiah is prophesying how God, by His own hand is wielding the necessary salvation, because ALL of mankind had become corrupt through the Fall (Rom 3:23) and was utterly lost and unable to wield his own and save himself.
Is 52: 13-15- right through Is 53 goes on to detail the specific sufferings of Jesus and what they would make available to lost mankind. Write out Is 53:4-6& 10 -12 Reading these chapters and writing out the highlighted verses will help to solidify the knowledge of love of God for you and for me, and for all who will receive this precious gift of salvation.
Take a few minutes to re-read these two chapters and pause to consider what they mean for you personally-and for any of those whom you love.
These are the gospel accounts of where you can read the fulfilment of these promised events.
Matt 27:1-54, Mk 14:1-40, Lk 23:1-48, Jn 19:1-30
We will be visiting these tomorrow as well.
Psalm 22
This is an incredible 'Messianic Psalm', written by King David as he was moved by the Holy Spirit. It wasn't David's personal experience. He spoke of the promise of salvation, provided through the sacrifice and crucifixion of Jesus, the unblemished Lamb of God.
I recommend you read this psalm through today, but we are going to spend all our Word time on it tomorrow, with reference to the gospel accounts of the crucifixion.
I am working to get to a workbook template that allows for easier recording, review and reference to this content. Study guide and work book are in the pipes! The idea is that we are renewing our minds and establishing our hearts in these Truths- NEVER to be shaken again, and always able to stand confidently on the eternal Living Word, and receive ALL that is promised.
Amen!
Blessings!
Now that I am getting a little bit of order and structure emerging out of the swirl of ideas, we are going to be building daily to work on the thing that matters most: renewing our minds to the Word of God!
True and lasting transformation is done by the Spirit of God within us. It's God doing what only God can do.
Not by Might, not by power,
but by My Spirit, says the Lord Zech 4:6
That being the case, we can hardly expect a purely physical, carnal, natural, or of the flesh approach to get the job done. Jesus went as far as saying
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing.
The words I have spoken to you, they are spirit and they are life. Jn 6:63
Spirit powered transformation
The Word in us, affords the Spirit of God opportunity to change us from the inside out into who we long to be. Not by exerting our will to do better, but choosing to establish our hearts through giving God's Word and His Promises our full allegiance, focus and attention. We use our will to choose to believe and then, strengthen ourselves in that decision by immersing ourselves in the Truth.
This is Week 4 and as shared yesterday, we are digging into the Truth about God's promise of salvation-given right at the very beginning- in Genesis 3:15.
If we don't know God offers us salvation, or why we need it, how it applies to today or tomorrow, and most importantly, what happens if we reject it, we will not enjoy any of its benefits.
Daily Building
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| Schellea Fab 50s |
The fasting continues, and here is today's Fabulous 50s 5 minute workout with Schellea. This time it's for arms. These small steps daily building are aiding the process of rebuilding the muscle mass (particularly of us over 50s women!)
That taken care of, let's move on to what is going to fuel the engine of metaphosis for our internal caterpillars. God's Word. We are building here as well.
Assessing The Need
Yesterday, I shared three verses- 2 from Genesis and 1 from Revelation and all three reference the fact that the Holy Trinity had a plan for Redemption (already having seen the Fall, the corruption of mankind and the need for Jesus to have a pure human body, to offer it, along with his sinless shed blood), well before any of anything had come to pass!
Jesus being crucified wasn't an unexpected blow to God's plan , but rather a blow by blow fulfilled enactment of prophecy, delivered down through the ages from the Spirit, via the prophets of old.
From before the foundation of the world, Jesus was the lamb that was slain for the sins of the world (Rev 5:9)
Isaiah 52
Verses 1-12 highlight the promise of God specifically, regarding His salvation plan
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him, who brings Good news,
Who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness
who publishes salvation and who says to Zion,
"Your God Reigns" Is 52:7
Get your notebook and Bible and record Is 52: 7-10
Yes, it is a few stanzas, but writing the Word out long hand is one of the single most effective ways to have it affect your heart. Isaiah is prophesying how God, by His own hand is wielding the necessary salvation, because ALL of mankind had become corrupt through the Fall (Rom 3:23) and was utterly lost and unable to wield his own and save himself.
Is 52: 13-15- right through Is 53 goes on to detail the specific sufferings of Jesus and what they would make available to lost mankind. Write out Is 53:4-6& 10 -12 Reading these chapters and writing out the highlighted verses will help to solidify the knowledge of love of God for you and for me, and for all who will receive this precious gift of salvation.
Take a few minutes to re-read these two chapters and pause to consider what they mean for you personally-and for any of those whom you love.
These are the gospel accounts of where you can read the fulfilment of these promised events.
Matt 27:1-54, Mk 14:1-40, Lk 23:1-48, Jn 19:1-30
We will be visiting these tomorrow as well.
Psalm 22
This is an incredible 'Messianic Psalm', written by King David as he was moved by the Holy Spirit. It wasn't David's personal experience. He spoke of the promise of salvation, provided through the sacrifice and crucifixion of Jesus, the unblemished Lamb of God.
I recommend you read this psalm through today, but we are going to spend all our Word time on it tomorrow, with reference to the gospel accounts of the crucifixion.
I am working to get to a workbook template that allows for easier recording, review and reference to this content. Study guide and work book are in the pipes! The idea is that we are renewing our minds and establishing our hearts in these Truths- NEVER to be shaken again, and always able to stand confidently on the eternal Living Word, and receive ALL that is promised.
Amen!
Blessings!
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