Monday Morning Message: April 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011

MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE For The Eternal Body of Christ 4-25-11

Goooooood Morninnnnnnnnnnnng!

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What a great Resurrection service I attended this Easter weekend! The message was an in depth walk through the scriptures, covering the accounting of the risen Christ; where after placing Jesus' body in the tomb, the stone was rolled away, the cloths which wrapped him lay undisturbed, he appeared to Mary Magdalene, to the Apostles and then finally to Thomas. (John 20:15)

The one thing that seemed to really resonate is this "Faith" issue that Thomas had; how Jesus (being the one who knows all) knows exactly how to give us what we need in order to seal the deal. Jesus knew his specific doubts and met him on it point for point. God is so merciful to us and He truly lavishes us with extravagant LOVE. You see; the next thing Jesus offers is a forward blessing (to future generations); Blessed are those whom believe that have not seen the Lord (face to face) as the disciples had, as Thomas did! John 20: 24-19

In this day and age, there is a common practice in business and in pledge giving; where the sponsor matches that of the giver! It's a great business builder and a good-faith act toward the one who pledges. God and Christ are for sure the originators of this concept, mirrored in this promise and many others in the word. We see that when we pledge our FAITH in God, He matches it with HIS FAITHFULNESS. Beyond that He actually exceeds it!

It is always more than a fair deal when pertaining to the things of God. If we but only believe, we will never be shortchanged. It is a promise and a gift prior to the pledge...It's a forward guarantee. "He whom trusts in the Lord will never be dismayed"...Isaiah 28:16

Place all your FAITH in the Lord! It's such a guarantee, you have nothing to loose; except your doubt!

FAITH IN CHRIST:

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

1 Timothy 4:9-10 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

Romans 5: 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

MATCHED BY GOD'S FAITHFULNESS:

Psalm 37:28For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Proverbs 2:7-8He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
Revelation 2:10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Heavenly Father, the simple truths of You and Your Word are so Pure and Righteous, they can so easily be overlooked. We are a fickle bunch, conditioned by the ways of this world; which think to make things harder than they actually are. You are who You say You are, You are all powerful, all knowing, ALL GOOD Ever Capable, Unfailing, Good, Compassionate, Forgiving! All that anyone ever has to do is surrender to you with all their trust and place all their faith in your hands and their future (eternally) is secure. Lord help us to surrender all of our Faith as it is matched and surpassed by You to bring about every blessing! Thank you Lord for providing everything, all things, all the time, without fail, for everyone. Thank you for your Son whom died and rose again for us! We Love and serve you in honor of our Lord, Savior and Christ AMEN!

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HERE WE SEE MANY INSTANCES WHERE WE PLACE OUR FAITH IN GOD & CHRIST...

Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:9-10, Romans 5:1, John 14:12, Matthew 17:20, Isaiah 40:31

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AND HERE WE SEE WHERE GOD MATCHES IT AND MEETS US WITH HIS FAITHFULNESS

2 SAM 22:26, Psalm 37:28, Proverbs 2: 7-8, Revelation 2:10, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Psalm 100:5, Isaiah 54:10, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 111:7-8, Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 108:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:3

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Monday, April 18, 2011

MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE FOR The Eternal Body Of Christ 4-18-11

Goooooood Morninnnnnnnnnnnng!

THE STAGES OF LIFE; do you know the Set master???

There is this one commercial which I always seem to catch lately, it's for the Broadway Play, "Mary Poppins". Repeatedly now, I have heard this one lady say, "Even for me a jaded New Yorker..." she says this to help emphasize how mesmerized she is at the grandeur, at how easy it is to forget that you are sitting in a theatre and watching this all transpire seamlessly on a stage.

Life is exactly like this, all of life is a stage. We, the cast, are constantly transitioning from on stage to off stage but all the while the play goes on. Who's in wardrobe, makeup, back stage getting ready to be born or finished with their very last line and its curtain calls for that soul.

God is the total source for all that is made, all that is seen and all that goes into the entire production Colossians 1:15-17. We, the players; audience, participants, set crews, designers, etc., we trade roles and switch places all the day long. One minute we are in the seat watching and next minute we are on stage. It is so easy to forget and loose track. The scripts that some are going by have been tampered with and their few minutes of fame become infamy. The rest of us, practice and practice to get it right; we have a go at it and with Gods help, we do alright. Others, choose to improv and usually don't have much direction or much remembrance for their bodies of work.

Yes, the evil one is present also and he is the villain. He is the fly in the ointment and a very menacing aspect of this ongoing production which is dealt with to some degree during every performance. The silly wretch is so swept up in his self induced illusion he actually thinks that he is something or has a chance. Sure, he may get an occasional laugh or deceptively gain a few followers along the way but he and them will not be happy with their credits when it's time to roll. The beautiful part is that God, the Ultimate Director and Set master knows how the end plays out, the end truly is the end, it will be curtains for the evil one!

(Jeremiah 17:10 )

The main point is that the children of God are all under His careful guidance and tutelage; we are kept up to date of the workings of this overall Grand Production by way of the Holy Spirit in our ear; conducting and shifting us to where God needs us to be. (Isaiah 48:6-7) This place here is not our home (strangers in a foreign land) the so called stages of life, which on this earth are from Birth to Death. God is the only constant that remains with us throughout it all, never missing a beat (Ephesians 4:6). We are so distracted by the changes, the motions and notions... that we can and usually do forget; swept up in the plot, the play and the people.

Have faith in Him, God is the ultimate set master; what is your script calling for? Is it a wardrobe change you need, a rewrite in the script? The story line is always changing and God's ultimate pleasure and joy is that you'll discover Him and turn to Him for direction AND ALL OF YOUR NEEDS. (Philippians 4:19) & (2 Corinthians 9:8 )

Thank you Lord for letting us, your children recognize you behind the veil, a peak behind the curtain in the stages of life!

Heavenly Father we thank you and praise you for the opportunities you give us each day to discover your goodness toward us. You are so patient and loving, supplying all of our needs and placing everything before us in hopes that we will learn, grow and achieve all that which you intended for us. Father, as the world around us seems to be changing quickly and events seems to be unfolding swiftly for the majority; we ask that you place an unmistakable peace within our spirits that will sustain us in the moments in betwixt. That we shall not grow weary nor shall we forget that you are always with us, ready to supply all of our needs and faithful to guide us to safety. We draw closer to you Lord and in so doing we become more in tune and attuned to your direction, the source of our Lives and the Hope of our future in Christ Our Lord AMEN!

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Colossians 1:15-17 (all things held together by Christ) 15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

2 Chronicles 2:6  6But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?
Philippians 4:19  19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 9:8  8And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Jeremiah 17:10  10I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
Isaiah 48:6-7 6 You have heard these things; look at them all.
   Will you not admit them?
   “From now on I will tell you of new things,
   of hidden things unknown to you.
7 They are created now, and not long ago;
   you have not heard of them before today.
So you cannot say,
   ‘Yes, I knew of them.’
John 6:33  33For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
Ephesians 4:6 (God the Father - God the Son - God the Holy Spirit
One God and Father of all, who [is] above all, and through all, and in you all.
John 1:2-3  2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Psalm 111:5  5He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Matthew 7:9-11  9Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
10Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
11If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Colossians 3:23-24  23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
John 15:7  7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you
John 6:33  33For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
Ephesians 4:6 (God the Father - God the Son - God the Holy Spirit
One God and Father of all, who [is] above all, and through all, and in you all.
John 1:2-3  2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Colossians 1:15-17 (all things held together by Christ) 15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
2 Chronicles 2:6  6But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?
Philippians 4:19  19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Psalm 111:5  5He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
2 Corinthians 9:8  8And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Matthew 7:9-11  9Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
10Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
11If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Colossians 3:23-24  23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Jeremiah 17:10  10I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
John 15:7  7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you

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Monday, April 11, 2011

MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE FOR The Eternal Body Of Christ 4-11-11

Goooooood Morninnnnnnnnnnnng!

THE WORD IS: Tertium Quid...

It is a Latin word; it means "the third thing"! I often used this as an alias when writing something where the message was more important than who wrote it. There is a rule of three in writing; it's said to make things more digestible, appealing and intriguing!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertium_quid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_three_(writing)

I have known for some time that confirmations come in threes. Recently the word that the Lord placed on my lips upon waking was "TRINITY"! Meaning three, the power of the Triune: ~God the Father, God The Son and God the Holy Spirit! It has such meaning all on its own but it was a forwards and backwards confirmation to my spirit about something I already knew was amiss. Recently, I had been on the fence about an issue; I commended the matter to the Lord for clarification and indeed my confirmations came in THREE's. I had my suspicions and without having to lift a finger the matter came to nought without any action or provocation on my part. I got the confirmation I needed and dusted my feet accordingly! God is so good like that, He always manages to take up matters and handle them when we seek to follow obediently!

2 Cor 13:1
"By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established."

Things that are considered complete or entire all have the element of three as very prominent!;

Three attributes of God - omniscience, omnipresence and omnipotence.

The three persons in grammar - me, myself and I.

The sum of all human ability - thought, word and deed.

The three types of matter - animal, vegetable or mineral.

The three parts to discernment of time - past, present and future.

Jesus raised three persons form the dead.

In Ephesians 6 We are instructed to stand 3 times against the attempts of the devil.

The number 3 represents "Perfection"

There are 3 dimensions -length, width, and depth.

AND to add to this list a few more found from the following ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_three_(writing) )
The Bible has three Patriarchs.

Three Hebrews are delivered from the Fiery furnace.

Three Magi visit the infant Jesus in Bethlehem.

Jesus thrice resists temptation from the devil while fasting in the desert.

Three men including Jesus are crucified.

Jesus rises from death on the third day.

Likewise, it's a lesson, a warning and a promise to the wicked; Not once did a man (Peter) deny Jesus and turn on Him, but three times. The word says that he who does so shall get many stripes! God is long suffering with us and so very mercifu but to those whom actively and knowingly go out of their way to do ill; they will have a price to pay and it will be a measure more than the rest!

LUKE 12:47
King James Bible
And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not [himself], neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes].

Revelation 8:12
And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

Ezekiel 5:12
A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a third part into all the winds, and I will draw out a sword after them.

Revelation 8:11
And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

We sustain ourselves with three meals a day; morning, noon and night. We are instructed to seek the Lord with all of our heart, mind and soul. So I tie this message up with a bow; which incidentally consists of of two loops and a knot! Remember the sacrifice that the Lord has put in place for us and let us apply yourselves to it. As many times as we seek our physical needs in this realm we are to be seeking God's word, confirmations and communing with Him. We should also repeatedly pray for our enemies, those whom have hurt us; not just once or twice.

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Heavenly Father, we seek your divinely appointed direction for those seeking your Word, Love and Guidance. We humbly and obediently serve you, endeavor to share your salvation plan and seek every opportunity to be of service to your great kingdom. We honor and praise you AMEN!

Lord, we come to you with all of our needs both great and small. We ask that you provide us and equip us (as you always do) with a readiness of heart and a willingness of spirit to your will and your way. As life and events change and move forward we can be sure that your Word stays contstant and true. We have a solid and sure ground to stand on and whatever we build there in honor of you is solid and trustworthy. We run into your word Lord, for safety & we drink from that well with a thirst that is quenched by your unending Love! Thank you for always being there and for seeing ahead, knowing where we came from and providing our escape! In the name of your Holy Son, Our Lord, Savior and Christ, AMEN!

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