Lord God Almighty

 

Scripture Revelation 15:3-4 “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You for Your judgments have been manifested.”

Revelation 17:14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.

Observation Great, marvelous, just, true, holy is the Lord God Almighty, King of the saints.

Application I will worship, I would praise, I would glorify and honor Your holy name . . . Lord of lords and King of kings, You alone are worthy.

Prayer Lord God Almighty, my King, my Savior, my friend, I would forever worship Your holy Name.

I AM THE LIGHT

  SCRIPTURE John 8:12 Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.”

John 8:31-32 36 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:58 Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”

OBSERVATION Jesus declares Himself as I AM, ONE and the same as the I AM Who spoke to Moses in Exodus 3. I AM Who spoke light into being. I AM Whose word is Truth. I AM Who has, can, and will set people free.

APPLICATION Jesus, the Great I AM, is my Lord, my Light, my Savior, the only True God.

PRAYER Thank You, Jesus, for coming to this Earth for me. The Great I AM, my Lord, my Savior, my Light, my freedom

GOOD NEWS-From a Full Cradle to an Empty Tomb

 

Just as there was an angel of the Lord who announced to the shepherds that their Savior Jesus Christ was born, so, too, there was an angel of the Lord that descended from heaven and appeared to the Mary’s, rolling the stone away from the empty tomb and announced the good news that Jesus Christ was risen from the dead. Both at His birth and resurrection, the announcement was the same, “Fear not . . . do not be afraid.” GOOD NEWS the Savior of the world is a baby, born unto you, and lying in a manger . . . GOOD NEWS the crucified Savior is no longer lying in a tomb, He Is Risen . . . GOOD NEWS the gift of God, eternal life is ours! This Christmas let us celebrate the greatest gift and the greatest gift giver!

Luke  2:8-12 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

Matthew 28:1-3, 5-6 As the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb . . . behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow . . . the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ”

FOREVER KING

 

 

 

In addition to being the moment the Savior came into the world, Christmas marks the beginning of the legacy of eternity's greatest King. Jesus will continue to reign long after the kings and kingdoms of this world pass away, and we will get to live under the covering of His perfect love forever. Thank You for coming to earth and beginning Your journey to the throne among us. I’m so grateful You care for me deeply and will always advocate for me as my King.

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.

Eternal Word

 

Scripture Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Mark 14:61b-62 “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? ”Jesus said, “I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

Observation The things of this world are temporary, but God’s Word is eternal.

Application I will put my faith and trust in God’s Word.

Prayer Father, thank You for letting me know You and Your Word. My faith and trust is in You, Your Word, and the eternal life and salvation You purchased for me through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hosanna in the Highest!

 Scripture  Mark 11:9-10 “ Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD !’ Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

Mark 12:29-31 Jesus answered him “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one and you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Observation Jesus came in the name of The LORD, Yahweh, the self-revealed Name of The God of all creation.

Application Jesus is, was, and will forever be The One and Only LORD God over all!

Prayer Thank You LORD God, for coming in the flesh, in the person of Your Son Jesus Christ! I, too, will sing and shout, “Hosanna in the highest!” Thank You for coming for me! Thank You being my Savior! 

My Redeemer Lives

 

Scripture Job 19:25-26 I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, That in my flesh I shall see God,

Observation In the midst of pain, suffering, loss, Job’s trust/faith was in a Living Redeemer that one day he would meet/see face to face.

Application No matter what I am facing, how trying things may get, my hope, my faith, my trust is in a Living Lord, my Savior and Redeemer Who I will one day, with a new body, see face to face.

Prayer Thank You, Jesus, for Redeeming my soul and giving me an eternal hope/home and future with a new body, no more sickness or pain and I’ll see You face to face and spend eternity with You.

Jesus, my Savior

 Scripture Luke 23:35b He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God. 23:37b If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.

Observation People wanted Jesus to prove He was Christ The King by saving Himself.
Application Jesus came to save us by sacrificing Himself.
Prayer Thank You Jesus, my Savior, for sacrificing Yourself to pay the penalty/price for my sin.

The Day I was Born

 58 Years ago, on October 17, 1964 at 6:37 pm eastern time at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, Michael Anthony Rodriguez was born to Blas and Peggy Rodriguez. I will always remember the story my dad told me about barely making it to the hospital and that if he had hit another red light or two I may have been born in the car. I am thankful for the parents God blessed me with, for my one and only sister, Tina Rodriguez Coffelt, for all my nieces and nephews, that I am still here today to share life with my pretty wife Susie, and above all for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Who has blessed me with the gift of eternal life

Christ My Savior

 Scripture Luke 2:10-11, 40 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. . . . And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

Observation Jesus Christ the Lord, strong in spirit, full of wisdom and God’s grace, a Savior for all people.

Application Good tidings of great joy for all the people includes me. Jesus came to be my Lord and Savior.

Prayer Thank You Jesus for coming to be my Lord and Savior.

Alpha and Omega

  Scripture Revelation 22:13  I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning, and the End, the First and the Last.

Observation Jesus always has been and always will be.

Application All powerful God, my Lord Jesus, always has been, always will be my LORD and SAVIOR forever.

Prayer Thank You, Jesus, my eternal  Savior, and God for Your gift of eternal life. 

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!

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.

HIS NAME is JESUS

 

Scripture Isaiah 60:16b You shall know that I, the Lord, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

60:19b But the Lord will be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory, 20b  For the Lord will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended.

61:1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound.

John 1:4-5, 1:45  

Observation Lord, Savior, Redeemer, Mighty One, Everlasting Light, Anointed One, HIS NAME IS JESUS.

Application JESUS is Lord, Savior, Redeemer, and so much more to me.

Prayer Thank You, Jesus, for being all of these and infinitely, beyond my comprehension, more to me.

ONLY ONE

 Scripture

Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Savior.

Isaiah 44:6 I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me there is no God.

Isaiah 44:8 Is there a God besides Me? Indeed, there is no other Rock; I know not one.

Isaiah 44:24 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, and He who formed you from the womb: I am the Lord, who makes all things.

Isaiah 45:5 I am the Lord, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me.

Isaiah 45:6 There is none besides Me. I am the Lord, and there is no other.

Isaiah 45:14b Surely God is in you, and there is no other; There is no other God.

Isaiah 45:18b I am the Lord, and there is no other.

Isaiah 45:21b There is no other God besides Me, a just God and a Savior; There is none besides Me.

Isaiah 45:22 Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.

Isaiah 45:23 I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that to Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall take an oath.

Observation/Application There is only One Lord, God, Rock, Redeemer, and Savior and to Him every knee will bow, and every tongue take an oath.

Prayer Thank You Jesus, my Lord, my God, my Rock, my Redeemer, my Savior,  my Creator, for loving me, for saving me, for letting me know and worship You. I look forward to the day when my knees will bow and my tongue will confess and forever worship You my Lord, God, and Savior.

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.

God's Gracious Gift

 

 Scripture Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared,  not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,  whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,  that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Observation/Application  Through God’s loving kindness and mercy I have salvation. He poured out His Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ my Savior. By His grace I have the gift of eternal life.

Prayer Thank You, Father, for the gracious gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ my Savior.

Only One

 Scripture Psalms 83:18 That they may know that You, whose name alone is the Lord, are The Most High over all the earth.

I Timothy 2:3-6 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Observation There is only One Lord God Most High, One Mediator between God and man, and One Savior, Jesus Christ, Who desires all to be saved.

Application May I be thankful each day for my salvation and be prayerful that all may know, hear of, and receive such a great salvation.

Prayer Thank You, Father, thank You, Jesus, for loving me, for being my Savior, may I too desire all to be saved.

Jesus my Savior

 Scripture She will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.- Matthew 1:21

 Observation Jesus is Savior.

Application I will trust in Jesus as my Savior.

Prayer Thank You, Jesus for being my Savior.