In Part . . . In Full

 

 Scripture I Corinthians 13:12-13 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1st John 3:2 2 Corinthians 5:7

I Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace . . .

Observation A glimpse of the glory, strength, power, presence, peace, love, etc. . . . of God is what we experience now but one forever day we will see Him in full, in all His glory and majesty.

Application I would live seeking to draw nearer, know better my God and Father and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and look forward to that eternal day when I will know, see, experience Him in ALL His glory and majesty.

Prayer Thank You Jesus for opening the doors of heaven that I might know and experience Your presence both now, in part, and forever, in full.

Body of Christ

 

 

Scripture I Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:

I Corinthians 12:18 I Corinthians 12:26

Observation God gives each member unique gifts that show forth through the Holy Spirit at work in and through us.

Application Use the gifts that God has given me through his Holy Spirit for His glory and to minister in a unique way within His body, the church.

Prayer Father open the eyes of my heart that I might see how you want to use me for Your glory to minister within the body of believers.

Gracious Guide

 Scripture Psalms 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Observation/ Application The brightness and warmth of the sun and protection of a shield is my gracious God and ready to pour out blessings beyond measure.

Prayer Thank You Father for Your immeasurable grace, blessings, protection, guidance, and  the warmth of Your presence.

God Alone Worthy

 

Scripture Revelation 14:7 “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”

Observation God is worthy of our reverence and worship .

Application I would worship, honor, and glorify God.

Prayer Father God, creator of all things, You alone are worthy of glory, honor, and praise.

Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty!

 

Scripture  Revelation 4:8-11  “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!”    “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.”  

Observation Our eternal God is holy, all-powerful creator, worthy of glory and honor and praise.

Application God, creator of all things, my Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ, I will praise and honor You alone for all eternity.

Prayer Thank You, Jesus, my Savior, for Your sacrifice, so that I may spend eternity worshiping and praising You . . . Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty!

EARS THAT HEAR

 

Scripture Ezekiel 1:28 28 Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the brightness all around it. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. So, when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of One speaking. Ezekiel 3:27  But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’ He who hears, let him hear; and he who refuses, let him refuse; for they are a rebellious house.

Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 29 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”  

Observation From the Prophet Ezekiel to the Apostle John a vision from/of God and the voice of/message from God.

Application The message of God has been the same through the centuries; yesterday, today, and forever. He who has ears let him hear.

Prayer Thank You, Father, for gifting me Your Word. I would not only have ears to hear, but a heart to believe, receive and not just be a  hearer but a doer of Your Word. This day and every day having a tender and obedient heart. Yielded and still, seeking Your will, speak to my heart today.

Jesus' Example

 Scripture John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.  John 13:17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness in the earth. for in these I delight,” says the Lord.

Observation Jesus left us an example to follow.

Application Do as Jesus did, love as Jesus loved.

Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for Your Word and Your Words, Your example, and Your love. Through the power of Your Holy Spirit, living and abiding in me, I would follow Your example, be a doer of Your Word, and love others like You love me.

REMEMBER and Remember No More

 

Scripture Isaiah 65:17 For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.

Psalms 62:1-2 Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation,  He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my  defense; I shall not be greatly moved.

Psalms 62:5-8 My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah

Observation/Application/Prayer My Defense, my Rock, my Glory, my Refuge, my Strength, my God, my Salvation, my Jesus, my LORD, my Savior. Whatever comes my way I know You are with me, that I can pour out my heart before You, You listen, You love. My Creator, Creator of all that is and will no longer be or be remembered or brought to mind in that New Heaven and New Earth beyond my comprehension where there will be no more sin, sickness, pain, sorrow, or tears. The old things passed away and everything forever new. Thank You Jesus, my All, here, now, and for All eternity.

Created for His Glory

 

Scripture  Isaiah 49:1-2  The Lord has called Me from the womb; from the matrix of My mother, He has made mention of My name. And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand, He has hidden Me and made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me.

Observation Just like Jesus, I am an instrument in God’s hand, for His glory.

Application I am a creation of God, for His glory.

Prayer Father, may I be an instrument in Your hands, for Your glory.

Glorify God

 

  Scripture Jude 1:25 To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion, and power, Both now and forever. Amen.

Observation God our Savior alone is wise and worthy of glory, majesty, dominion, and power forever.

Application I would glorify God my Savior now and forever.

Prayer May my life glorify and honor You my Savior and God.

The Glory of God

 

Scripture 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.” For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Romans 2:29, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Proverbs 27:2, 1 Samuel 16:7b

Observation/Application It’s all about the honor and glory of and from God.

Prayer Father, may You be honored and glorified in, through, and from me.

He Has Made Me Glad

 

Scripture Psalms 64:10 The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in Him. And all the upright in heart shall glory.

Observation/Application My trust is in the Lord, in Him alone I will glory and be glad.

Prayer Father, in You alone I would trust, for in You I would glory and find gladness.

Triumphant Fragrance

 

Scripture 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

Observation  Through Christ we are triumphant, and  He makes Himself known.

Application  I am an instrument in God’s hands through which He makes Himself known.

Prayer Father, may I be an instrument in Your hands for Your glory, diffusing the knowledge of You as a sweet-smelling fragrance.

Glorious Forever Day

 Scripture For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but THEN FACE TO FACE Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.- 1 Corinthians 13:12

 Observation One glorious forever day I will see my Savior Jesus face to face.

Application Every day I would seek to know my Jesus better until I see Him face to face in all His glory.

Prayer  Thank You, Jesus, for making a way, paying the price so that I may spend eternity with You.

Open The Eyes of My Heart LORD

 Scripture

Leviticus 10:3 “This is what the Lord spoke, saying: ‘By those who come near Me. I must be regarded as holy; and before all the people I must be glorified.’ ”.

Leviticus 11:44a- I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy.

Acts 16:14b- The Lord opened her heart-Lydia- to heed the things spoken by Paul.

Luke 24:45 He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

Observation THE LORD GOD IS HOLY. He opens the mind/heart and gives understanding- Proverbs 2:6

Application Do not take THE LORD lightly, He is to be held in reverence, so He alone can open my heart/mind to understand His Word.

Prayer Father God, I would have a tender/sensitive heart/mind to hear/heed Your Word/voice. Open the eyes of my heart LORD today, I pray.

Week Nineteen 2011 Status

I LOVE MY MOM!!! 5/7 11:48pm

There is nothing greater, nothhing more precious than God's gracious gift of eternal life. Yesterday I read a letter from a now sixteen year old young man, Jose Hurtado Calero, from Peru, whom I've sponsored through Compassion International, since he was about five. He shared that he had changed a bit and repented of his sins and asked me to pray for his family to do the same. Nothing matters more...I pray for all who need to receive that gift today. 5/9 8:32am

The LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.-Psalm 84:11 5/9 8:36am

Awake early before sunrise. Birds singin. A new day, a gracious gift from God! His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me. Thank You, Father! 5/10 5:31am

Week Fifteen Status 2011

Lord, I'm thankful that everything I could ever want or need is found in You.

God's promises are as certain as His character, and the potential for our prayers that claim His promises is as unlimited as His power.

Grace, by definition, means that God will not share His glory with anyone. His grace alone is sufficient to both save and sustain us forever.

Week Nine Status 2011

Remembering my Dad today on his birthday...love and miss you Pop!! 2/28 7:24am

Put on God's love today and you'll find His peace flooding your heart, too! 3/2 2':37am

Each of us has been given gifts; and when we use them for God’s glory, they bring satisfaction and joy.3/3 12:40am

God encourages us so that we may encourage others. Be encouraged and be an encourager! 3/4