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We Are One Family In Christ!

There are many Youtube videos shared on FollowingJesusUS.com. Most of them are of The Blessing being sung around the world. There is a reason for that ?

It’s really important, especially right now, to remember that we are first and foremost citizens of Heaven. Our Faith in Jesus unites us as one family and we are going to Heaven together!

Politicians may come into power and make good or poor choices. We can pray for them, but we can’t change them. But with Christ’s Help, we can change ourselves.

For example, Putin may indeed make some poor choices, but that doesn’t mean those Christians who happen to live in Russia are responsible for them. The same with China. Many Chinese officials may make poor, even evil, choices, but that does not mean that Christians who live in China are responsible for them.

As Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we are called to love and pray for one another. The future may bring conflict among some countries, but let it not bring conflict among us.

We are one people. God’s people. Saved by Jesus for all eternity. Let no one break us apart ?

Jesus’ Staff

In Psalm 23:4, The Bible says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

A Staff is used by a Shepherd to guide His sheep (us). The Shepherd uses the curved end to catch a sheep that is straying. It’s reassuring that Jesus goes after a sheep that strays and brings him back home. Because let’s face it, at some point, most of us stray at least a little.

And it’s comforting to know that Jesus doesn’t just let us go. He comes after us and brings us home ?

So thank you Jesus for all the times you have come after me. Thank you Father for your constant and never ending Mercy. And Thank You Holy Spirit for helping me understand God’s Great Love For All Of Us. Amen 🙂

Our Home :)

In Psalm 90 it says, “Lord , you have been our dwelling place, in all generations.”

That is true. God is our dwelling place. He is our Safe Space. Our Home. And no matter what occurs in America, that is NOT going to change 🙂

So take heart my friends, God is still here 🙂 And He still Loves us 🙂

The Miracle Of The Rainbow

There was once a woman who saw Rainbows everywhere. In the skies, on the streets, on the trees, on the walls of her home, everywhere…A Beautiful Gift from God. And that, indeed, is what a rainbow is-a Gift from God!

As beautiful as the rainbow is, it is the meaning of the Rainbow that we so treasure. It’s a reminder that God keeps His Promises always! And in the world in which we live in, that is a rare event!

In Genesis, we read that God created the rainbow after He flooded the world in response to the world’s great state of sin. He created it to remind us of His Promise never to flood the world again. A sign of Hope and of better days to come. A sign that we could always Trust His Great Love for us.

Sadly, in recent years, God’s Great Gift has been used as a symbol for a groups committed to and proud of their sinful choices. How incredibly sad. And what a terrible use of God’s Great Gift.

But we who follow Christ have a choice; we can take the Rainbow back. It belongs to God, it always has and it always will. God created it to give us hope and in honor of the great Promise He made us; a Promise He has kept. He created the Rainbow for those who follow Him?

#Taking Back The Rainbow

God’s Joy & Peace

I wish I could find a way to share with you the joy and peace that comes from being in God’s Presence. I wish I could share with you how I get there. But the truth is-Joy and Peace are God’s Gifts to us. They “come” to us, when God sends them 🙂

There’s no magic word or prayer. There’s no “quick fix”. I didn’t always have them; but I do now. Christ’s Gift.

The only thing I can share with you from my personal experience are two things. One if you keep following Christ, joy and peace will come to you.

Second, when they do come, Joy and Peace will not necessarily be yours 24/7. This is earth and we live in a fallen world. But they will be there when you need them, and even sometimes when you don’t.

God’s Mercy on us, a small part of Heaven here on earth ?

Buckle Up!

A Friend of mine sent this, just had to share 🙂

“Once upon a time, a person was driving to visit with their relatives over a holiday weekend. They came upon an electronic interstate highway sign, the kind the state can change the message to alert those on the road of different conditions. But this one particularly caught the attention of the person driving and made them think about it. It read, “State Troopers did NOT take the weekend off. Slow down. Buckle up.”

Perhaps the message also gave others, to be more careful about speeding over the allowable speed limit and to remember to use their seat belts for safety precautions. The person also thought about how God’s Word gives us such similar messages. Our Heavenly Father, Son and Holy Spirit does NOT take the weekend off (i.e. or any time for that matter), for His Children to slow down (i.e. to really absorb His Awesome Mercy and Grace being given freely), and to buckle up (i.e. put on the Whole Armor of God).

Although one would always like to take time to relax and take time off from their busy schedule, it is easy to forget that God does NOT. He IS always watching over each of His Children personally 24/7. It is also easy to rush around and miss the tiny miracles that constantly happen around us and His Messages that our Heavenly Father sends us for His Direction in our life. By slowing down, studying God’s Word with the help and guidance of His Holy Spirit, this gives you the opportunity of really soaking in His Breath in you. Always asking for and buckling up with God’s Protection, keeps you safe from the fiery darts of the evil one (i.e. who, by the way, does not take any time off either).

My thoughts and prayers are that you travel safely on your journey through life, slow down and know God’s Blessings Full. That you ask for God’s Protection and Presence in your life, soaking up His Special Blessings of His Awesome Healing Power and Touch, His Mercy and Grace, His Strength and Courage, His Compassion and Caring for His Children, His Love, Joy, and Peace. That you do not hesitate to share ALL of God with others. In Jesus’ Name. Thy Will be done. Amen. Peace.”

Take A Stand For Christ!

“The scribes and pharisies were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find a charge against Him”-Luke 6:7

“When the man with the shriveled hand stood before Him on the Sabbath, Jesus knew the pharisees and teachers of the law were looking to accuse Him. But He did not allow Himself to be controlled by potential accusations”-Jesus Day by Day

How many times do we refrain from sharing our faith in Jesus because we are afraid of what others will say? Or we refrain from giving Jesus credit for our Blessings, because we are afraid of someone’s reaction?

Courage is not the abscense of fear; it’s the facing of fear. We can’t let the reaction of others control us. It’s normal to be afraid, but we need to speak anyway.

The “world” may seek to keep us silent; but we have more faith than that and we need to share it. And if we need courage, all we have to do is ask God for it. He will give it to us 🙂

Be The Light 🙂

Freedom!

John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

In reading John 8:36, one thing it clear. Real freedom comes from God-not government.

The freedom we have experienced in America may indeed be lost. And there can be no doubt that many of us have taken that freedom for granted.

But the government does not grant us freedom, God does. And that freedom can not be taken away.

Even now, with the election unresolved, and threats of violence continuing. Even with the restrictions that the government has placed on our lives (using Covid as their reason), we are free.

For our Freedom, as our “Hope and Help, comes from the Lord”. And our Lord is stronger than any government; He always will be.

My Friends, Stand Alongside Your Brother!

1 Chronicles 12:16-18 Then some of the sons of Benjamin and Judah came to David at the stronghold. And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, “If you have come peaceably to me to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if to betray me to my enemies, since there is no wrong in my hands, may the God of our fathers look and bring judgment.” Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the captains, and he said: “We are yours, O David; We are on your side, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to your helpers! For your God helps you.” So David received them, and made them captains of the troop.

Mark 6:7 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.

“As David grew in stature those who stood by him increased in number, devoting themselves to fight with him. Though it was a time of adversity for David, and a time of warfare, he found that there were many willing to join their lives to his; “…a brother is born for adversity”; and “there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother”. Again we note that David’s anointing and his character made him a friend to many…and many became his loyal friends.

When Yeshua (Jesus) sent his disciples out, He never sent them alone — He sent them two by two; and no doubt these pairs of disciples developed deep loyalty, unity and friendship as they proclaimed the kingdom and faced the powers of darkness together.

TheresaF, how would you describe your friendships in the Body of Messiah? Do you feel isolated, fighting battles alone? Do you know others who are in that condition? With the battles now raging, it’s more important than ever to be a friend, and to really know who your friends are. May the Lord grant each one of us loyal and faithful friendships as we fight the good fight.”

Your family in the Lord with much agape love,

George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah
Gulf Port, Mississippi

(From Israel)

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Being Obedient To God

A really good friend sent this to me. It was so good, I just had to share 🙂

“God’s Word captures the moments that the Lord passed the baton from Moses, who had died, to Joshua. God spoke to Joshua of His Commission for him to lead the children of Israel, to the land which He was giving them. God had told Joshua that His Book of the Law that was given them shall not depart from his mouth. That he shall meditate in it day and night, that he may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then He would make his way prosperous, and then he will have good success.

God asked Joshua, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God IS with you wherever you go.” Your Heavenly Father was discussing being obedient. Part of being obedient to God IS to be willing to walk down His Path for His Will and Purpose, even when His Way IS not clear! Truly you can NOT foresee what God will do in your life before you are obedient to Him TODAY! You also need to be willing to experience conflict. Know that the evil one does NOT want to see you seeking God’s Face. He will create havoc and disruption to attempt you from going down His Path.

Know that EVERY single time you obey God, He IS able to start His Work in you! Truly, surrendering and trusting in Him for EVERYTHING He needs you for IS required. You need to leave ALL the consequences, of being obedient, to God. You CAN NOT loose in obeying God!! No matter how hard the world tries to knock you down and tells you to trust only in yourself – this WILL NOT work. You will fail – but NOT with your Heavenly Father, Son and Holy Spirit – this IS your ROCK to stand on and be safe for ALL Eternity!!

Learn to accept His Divine Punishment in response to your disobedience. Ask your Father for His Forgiveness, repent, change to reflect His Example to live and represent Him on earth!

My thoughts and prayers are that you are being obedient to God. That you experience His Promises to you for this obedience! Praise Him for ALL! Thank Him for ALL!! Share Him with others! In Jesus’ Name. Thy Will be done. Amen. Peace”