There is plenty of trouble in the world. Without the permission of God, things are unsure in this life.
If we want to live in peace, we have to pursue righteousness - we have to follow God and obey His Word. The rewards is substantial - quietness, confidence, peaceful dwelling places, secure homes and rest!
It is a blessing of God that no matter what's happening on the outside, you and I can live in peace.
The truth is, we can be undisturbed during any crisis when we're vitally connected to God.
Much love,
Joseph
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thought For Today - 2/5/09
When it comes to growing and maturing in the love of God, perhaps no one stands out more in the New Testament as an example for us than the Apostle John, who has been called the "Apostle of Love."
John was the only one of Jesus' hand picked disciples who could not be killed, no matter what his enemies did. History tells us that he was boiled in oil, but that didn't kill him. Other things were tried, but they didn't work either.
Finally John was exiled to the island of Patmos. But even then he could not be stopped because it was on that tiny island that John wrote the book of Revelation.
What made him so invincible?
John had the revelation of love from Jesus and he started confessing it. He centered his faith on it. He loves me ... God loves me ... and God is Love ... Love loves me!
Everyday I pray all that I come in contact with will experience God, will experience Love. Walking in this level of revelation of the love of God has produced a fear-free lifestyle for myself. Being so focus on God's love has kept all fear flushed out.
So believe the love. Receive it. Then keep yourself in it.
As you do, know that darkness won't be able to touch you either!
Much love,
John was the only one of Jesus' hand picked disciples who could not be killed, no matter what his enemies did. History tells us that he was boiled in oil, but that didn't kill him. Other things were tried, but they didn't work either.
Finally John was exiled to the island of Patmos. But even then he could not be stopped because it was on that tiny island that John wrote the book of Revelation.
What made him so invincible?
John had the revelation of love from Jesus and he started confessing it. He centered his faith on it. He loves me ... God loves me ... and God is Love ... Love loves me!
Everyday I pray all that I come in contact with will experience God, will experience Love. Walking in this level of revelation of the love of God has produced a fear-free lifestyle for myself. Being so focus on God's love has kept all fear flushed out.
So believe the love. Receive it. Then keep yourself in it.
As you do, know that darkness won't be able to touch you either!
Much love,
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Thought For Today - 2/4/09
Traditional religion has made people think they couldn't depend on the goodness of God. Religion has taught that one day God might make you sick. The next day He might make you poor.
But that is contrary to the written Word of God. God is not confused about good and evil. He knows the definition of a blessing and a cure, and His definition is the same as mines. (I got mines from Him).
In the Book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, you can read the blessings and the curses as He described them to the nation of Israel. (See verses 11-13).
Obviously, God has figured out what's good for us and what's not. He knows it's good when we have more than enough natural provision in our lives. He knows if we plant crops, it's good to reap big harvests. He knows if we have livestock, it's good for them to increase. He knows it's good for our children to be blessed and for us to be physically healthy and whole.
Actually, the Hebrew word Shalom that the Lord uses so frequently to bless His people means to have wholeness in your life - spirit, soul and body. It means you have nothing missing, nothing broken. God knows that is the way things ought to be, and that is the way He wants them to be - not just for a few of His people but for every one of them.
God is good to all!
Much love,
Joseph
But that is contrary to the written Word of God. God is not confused about good and evil. He knows the definition of a blessing and a cure, and His definition is the same as mines. (I got mines from Him).
In the Book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, you can read the blessings and the curses as He described them to the nation of Israel. (See verses 11-13).
Obviously, God has figured out what's good for us and what's not. He knows it's good when we have more than enough natural provision in our lives. He knows if we plant crops, it's good to reap big harvests. He knows if we have livestock, it's good for them to increase. He knows it's good for our children to be blessed and for us to be physically healthy and whole.
Actually, the Hebrew word Shalom that the Lord uses so frequently to bless His people means to have wholeness in your life - spirit, soul and body. It means you have nothing missing, nothing broken. God knows that is the way things ought to be, and that is the way He wants them to be - not just for a few of His people but for every one of them.
God is good to all!
Much love,
Joseph
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