Living

 

I recently watched the documentary Farmageddon about how the government over-regulates and tries to prevent people from selling, buying or consuming raw milk and other healthy products that bring health and restoration to our bodies.  The claims they make regarding raw milk are outrageous: it cures asthma and eczema!  They could not seem to understand the motive of these government agencies. Why would the government make false claims and treat organic dairy farmers like terrorists?  They seem to think the United States of America would want its people to be as healthy as possible.  They did not seem to understand that the money they have invested in pharmaceuticals….I do not even pretend to understand that whole concept….but what I do understand I will share with you!  Imagine the government as The Enemy….satan and his emissaries.  Consider Ephesians 6:12, which say’s, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”.  It is not the people working for the government that are our problem, rather it is, an invisible army, with the same agenda it has had since the beginning of time using government agents to “kill, steal and destroy” (John 10:10)  Jesus came to bring LIFE! In the same way that Raw Milk restores health to the body, Life (Jesus) restores our soul! We need to embrace the things in this world that bring life and take our stand against those who try to take it away.  Think about this. Think about your life. What things restore your body? What things refresh your spirit? What things bring peace to your mind? Don’t be fooled by the great deceiver (2 John 1:7).  Anything that is not of Christ is against Him and against anyone who is of Him.

Who among us are truly alive?  It is those who have adopted Truth as their life, the Prince of Peace, who sacrificed His life so that we may live……truly come alive in Him.

Imagine - Part 1

      Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say, “I can’t imagine!” Usually it is upon hearing something unimaginable. I have never been one with a big imagination until I started believing the bible was true. One needs a big imagination to believe that they can move “mountains” and “uproot trees” (Matt. 21:21).  Actually, it was only recently that I came to learn what these scriptures were actually referring to which is truly amazing and was incredibly insightful. Not having a big imagination was part of my problem. I guess I take things too literally!  I thought moving a mountain meant literally making plates in the earth shift. Hey! By faith ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!  Ok, so maybe I need some lessons in imagination to “Dream the impossible dream…” like Don Quixote or dare I be mocked by the unbelieving and deemed insane.

      We can see that God had quit the imagination when he made the universe and everything in it and we’re told that He is eternally unchanging so why should we believe He is finished being creative.  His Word says that He is faithful to complete the work that He started.  His work is done through His people. As He is working in us He is working through us too.  He is changing us and He is changing the world around us all the time.  The more we understand how He is doing this and become willing to be used by Him the more we see His imagination flow in, through and around us.

Lord,
        I pray that you would open up our eyes to see things the way You would have us see them, open our ears to hear Your voice guiding us, open our hearts to be willing vessels for You to work through, open our minds to understand that Your ways are higher than our ways and Your imagination is still as rich and full as it was when You created everything. Forgive us for our doubts and help us BELIEVE! Teach us Your ways O’Lord (Psalm 25:4).
In the precious name of Jesus, Amen!

Press On

 

When I was young I once tried press-on nails. In a matter of seconds at least a few of them popped off. So, in an effort to not waist my money, I got the nail glue and tried to secure them with a stronger adhesive. That did not work either so I lost hope and gave up. Today I am not even that persistent with vain attempts to impress but I do press on in my faith.  Our faith is something worth our persistence and it’s not something we can do alone.

Who in your life is an instrument of peace? Who supports you in your efforts to grow in godliness? If I were to ask your spouse if he would refer to you as an “instrument of righteousness”(Romans 6:13) or a “woman of peace”(Psalm 37:37), would he say “yes”? I know my husband would have laughed and mocked, “Not even close!” I assure you, you do not have to have a hundred percent already obtained “godliness with contentment”(1 Tim. 6:6) to be considered a woman of peace.  Women of peace are women whose heart (motivation) is to grow up (mature) in godly character.

The way we do this, besides reading the bible and praying, is by surrounding ourselves with others who have that same goal. These people encourage us in our faith, forgive us in our weaknesses, and believe in us that we “can do all things through Him who gives us strength”(Phil. 4:13). So I encourage you now, my sisters in faith, to “press on” (Phil. 3:14) toward the goal to which Christ Jesus has called you!

Women of Peace

When Jesus sent his disciples out to harvest he instructed them to find a home where a man of peace lives, bless his home saying, "Peace to this house", accept his hospitality and begin ministering in his town.  Women of Peace I say to you, "Be blessed! The Kingdom of God is near you!"