Another perspective of "able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think."

The simple act of blowing a blast upon the trumpet by the army of Joshua around Jericho, and by Gideon's little band about the hosts of Midian, was made effectual, through the power of God, to overthrown the might of His enemies. The most complete system that men have every divides, apart from the power and wisdom of God, will prove a failure, while the most unpromising methods will succeed when divinely appointed and entered upon with humility and faith. Trust in God and obedience to His will are essential to the Christian in the spiritual warfare as to Gideon and Joshua in their battles with the Canaanites. By the repeated manifestations of His power in behalf of Israel, God would lead them to have faith in Him - with confidence to seek His help in every emergency. He is just as willing to work with the efforts of His people now and to accomplish great things through weak instrumentalities. All heaven awaits our demand upon its wisdom and strength. God is "able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think." Ephesians 3:20.
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Another one, really?

So I have shared with you all about the 2 different snake skins that I have found in my chicken coop - that were like 4-5 ft long. Well Thursday I saw a snake but thankfully it was not one of the large ones. This one was only about 2 foot long. He was laying next to the gate to our back yard. I had went out to open the gate so I could mow the yard- and once I had gate open and had stepped pasted him a foot or two - then I noticed him. Eeek! I chose to go the long way around instead of trying to step over him. He was not there when I went over this area with the mower. Thankfully he was not poisonous, but still scares me. 

Thursday I spent about 4 hours or so working in my yard. I had ALOT to do! 

Do you remember these beautiful flowers I planted last year? 

Well lucky for me - they are coming back again this year!!!!

I was SO happy when I realized this!

 

There are a lot of exciting changes going on here at my house and I can't wait to share them with you all. :O)  

Victory in Christ ....series chapter 4

This book was such a blessing that I wanted to share it with you. 

He Saves Me 

Jesus loved me and died for me. Jesus was raised from the dead, ascended to heaven, and now lives as my personal Savior. In Him I have redemption, even the forgiveness of my sins. With Him I have fellowship day by day, as I live with Him and walk with Him. I recognize His presence with me, and I depend upon Him to keep me from doing anything contrary to His blessed will. I have surrendered to Him; I have definitely accepted His will in all things; and He fulfills His promises to me. In the joy and comfort of His love I go forward from day to day. 

This is what I mean when I say that He saves me. I have not reached heaven yet, and it depends upon my daily choice whether or not I ever enter in through the gates into the city; but I know that I enjoy the blessing of present salvation through y acceptance of Jesus as the Lord of my life, and I trust Him moment by moment. 

"Not for world would I exchange it, 

This sweet faith in Thee! 

Earthly treasure cannot equal 

All Thou art to me." 

I have found that "it is not enough to believe about Him; you must believe in Him." The difference may seem small- a mere change in a word- but it is vital. I can believe about Christ with my mind, but to be saved by Him, I must believe in Him with my whole heart. I am fully assured that what He has promised, He is able also to perform, and I yield myself that He may perform in me the good thing that He has promised. This is the basis of my Christian experience. 

My effort is directed, not toward doing things myself, but toward not hindering Jesus from doing. My only fear is lest I should in some way lose my personally fellowship with Him, for I know that as long as that is fully maintained, He will take care of the rest. He will work in me "both to will and to do" (Philippians 2:13). if I say to Him from the depths of my heart, "Thy will be done." This is not a sentimental religion. This is not a life of selfish ease and enjoyment. This means complete devotion, and going about doing good; but it is no longer I that live, "but Christ liveth in me" (Galatians 2:20). 

And so Jesus loved me, and died for me, and saves me. He loved you and died for you. Does He save you? 

   

All men are of one family

"No distinction on account of nationality, race, or caste, is recognized by God. He is the Making of all mankind. All men are of one famliy by creation, and all are one through redemption. Christ came to demolish every wall of partition, to throw open every compartment of the temple, that every soul may have free access to God. his love is so broad, so deep, so full, that it penetrates everywhere."
COL386

A Little Humor on How 2020 is Going...

If 2020 was an ice cream truck:

And my personal favorite: 

Angel Encamped Where!?

"The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them."

~Ps34:7

Isn't this a beautiful promise for God's people!?

Next week - we will continue our Victory In Christ series. :O)

Open His Eyes and May Our Eyes Be Open As Well

This is what I pray for the police officers and all those dealing with the protesters/rioters- that God will send an army of angels with them and that they will feel the presence of and if necessary see the army of angels with them. I also pray the the protesters/rioters will realize that hate and destroying things is not the best way to bring about change. And maybe they can adopt the Motto “Let it begin with me.” Repaying evil for evil- especially when you are repaying innocent lives -is wrong.

Be sure to go to 2 Kings 6 and read the whole story. It will bless you.

When we are scared and feel alone may we have eyes to see that we too, have an army of angels around us!

Come back tomorrow when I will share another precious promise of what the Angel of the LORD will do! :O)