It’s Simple

                                Painting by Gustave Caillebotte



  The Lord wants you to know:


       He loves you

       He values you

       He wants to be part of

                             your life

       He wants you to be part of

                             His life

Proof He loves you...

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom. 5:8 

In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1Jn. 4:9,10 

Proof He values or treasures you...



The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Ps. 147:11 

Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: Ex. 19:5 

Proof He wants us to be part of each others lives...

And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people. Lev. 26:11,12 (If needed:  proof we are Abraham’s seed post Mar. 23, 2012)



That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, Eph. 3:17 

And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. 1Jn. 3:24 

(Jesus’ words)

He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. John 6:56 

At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. John 14:20

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. John 17:21

Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 1Jn 4:13 -16



What’s Wrong With Old?

       The other day I happened to tell somebody that I am part of the old people’s group at church (hubby is in the age bracket so they have to let me in…), and they calmly told me that was the wrong terminology for the group.  They went on to say the government was even looking in to changing the word ‘seniors’ as it is also being considered poor wording.  My opinion is that it is all in your perspective- I like ‘old’.

       Old (or extra old) cheese is virtually the only kind I’ll eat.  Its flavour and texture is much more appealing than the other varieties.  Old recipes passed down from generation to generation are certain to be tastier and enjoyed with gusto.  For those who like whisky, the longer it remains in the cask, the more it matures or ages, and is considered better.

       Trees are natural organisms that improve with age.  Older trees make for larger cuts therefore are more useful, and they tend to have the most interesting patterns.  Did you know there are trees over 4000 years old?  One study I read indicates older trees know how to better use CO-2 for growth.  Antique furniture or collectables are not only popular, but worth a lot of money (some more than $10 million).  Old books are considered rare.

       Old cars are considered classics, valuable and beloved by their owners, and desired by others.  They are well cared for and treated with respect.  Each one is unique and has its own ‘personality’ and supporters.  People who drive these ‘old’ cars have an immediate connection to each other that you can see in the many car shows that are just for fun.

       And who wouldn’t rather walk through old architecture rather than monotonous modern buildings?  The pyramids, the Forbidden City, the Sistine Chapel, the Taj Mahal vs. Chrysler Building, Sydney Opera House, the Gherkin.  Which ones would you enjoy spending more time in?  A friend once told me you could hardly walk into a building in Ireland without realizing the history and character of the building, so much more fascinating than modern buildings.

       In the same way, people are also better with age.  Yes, bodies may decline but old people are better matured, more flavourful/ interesting, have the most interesting stories, are more useful especially in the area of wisdom (Job 12:12) and advice (for they know how to do thing better by much experience), and of greater strength of character/ personality.  ‘Old’ people are valuable, beloved, and worthy of our honour (Lev. 19:32), support and respect.

God worked through Moses most when he was over 80!  Old people have an important job to do!!!

Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. Ps. 71:18 

For an interesting list of 53 things that get better with age, paste this to your browser:

http://www.seniorsforliving.com/content/article/53-things-that-get-better-with-age/119/

A Mighty God

       We don’t often talk about our God being a mighty God anymore, and I hardly ever hear the words sung.  Has it become unfashionable to see our God that way anymore?  Last night I was hearing of some mighty deeds He has done lately: healing cancer, hep. C, and getting a big bank to settle a lawsuit.  As I was pondering our disuse of the words ‘mighty God’, I realized that God doesn’t just do mighty deeds, but...   

He is mighty.

…for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible (to fear, revere). Dt. 7:21 

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. Zep. 3:17 

       There are several different Hebrew words for mighty, but the definitions seem to relate: great (in importance), elder, exceeding, high noble, proud, powerful, strong, champion, chief, warrior, valiant are just some.  We see a clearer picture of who God is when we understand the definition.  The very act of creation proves the tremendous might of God, and the miracles He can do like no other dead god ‘can do’ just verify His position as the only true, living God. (Jer. 10:10)

       God has healed me in several ways, but not completely though He has totally healed others.  God has blessed many with finances or really good jobs while others struggle to make ends meet.  God chooses to heal some infertile couples who then conceive and give birth, while others never conceive and still others deliver stillborn.  God give obvious talents to some children while others struggle to learn or have physical impairments.

       What I am trying to get at is this:  the Bible says it rains on the just and the unjust (Mt. 5:45) - so things happen in the natural world because of its fallen state.  Whether or not God does some of His mighty deeds for us the way we want or in our timing doesn’t change the fact that our God is a mighty God.  I know that I will be healed by my mighty God whether it be on this earth or after I am with Him.  Either way, He remains a mighty God.  Why does He continue to do mighty deeds today?

That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever. Jos. 4:24 

He truly is a mighty God who does mighty deeds!!!