Month: October 2020

Isaiah 66: 2 “………. Says the Lord, ‘but on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word.’”

Matthew 5: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit.  For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

As I pray and meditate this morning, I praise God, for no matter what I have done or how Satan has oppressed me, or I have doubted myself, or Gods love, Jesus continues to love me, if not my thoughts and actions.  When I come to Him with a contrite heart, in true repentance, and trembling for my soul before God, and as I confess every sin, I know I am forgiven, for that is His promise.  I then can rise up from my knees with joy, to do the will of my Father in heaven, abiding by His commands.  John 15: 9, 10”As the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in my love.  If you keep My commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept My Father’s and abide in His love.”

Then we will have true enduring joy that comes from Him, as well as being filled with love for Him and for my fellow man.”  John 15: 11 “These things I have I spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” 

What an uplifting emotion love is, especially the interactions between God and mankind!  It brings lightness to the human spirit, even when earth is drear and sordid, and not too easy to live in.  The words of Jesus become very precious the more they are trusted and claimed into each heart and mind.

 

We have the assurance that God does not leave us without His love and help.  We only have to believe and call upon Him at all times.

Here are a few Bible Texts for us to read and meditate upon or ask back to God, at the time needed:-

2 Corinthians 4: 16, 17 “Therefore do not lose heart.  Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.  For our light affliction, which is for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”  The things that are being worked out unseen within us by God are for our eternal consequences.

2 Corinthians 12: 9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”  All of us are sinners and weak at keeping out of sin and trying to fix it all ourselves, even though Christ offers to be our wisdom and strength.

Jeremiah 31: 16 “Thus says the Lord: ‘Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord……”

Remember to ask of God His promises and receive the promised strength, for He will never force upon us, for that we have not asked.

Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you; yes I will help you with my righteous right hand.”

Isaiah 40:28 “Have you not known?  Have you not known?  The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary.  His understanding is unsearchable.”

Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

So our joy will be full, God shares with us freely of all His resources and always helps us, and expects us to be like minded and caring toward other people; in our gratitude to Him.

 

A morning meditation prayer, before starting the day’s tasks —

To me again today, my need of increased faith is evident, and I believe it does not stop there, for because of His promise to grow it in me, I am assured He will do so, as I ask and grasp this promise, and by faith I take His word and take sure baby steps toward a closer vibrant relationship with Him, worthy of God Most Holy.  It is assured to occur because I want it to be, and God always fulfills His word, in a seeking, willing, obedient person.

My heart is so sinful and self-focused, that hitherto I have not realised enough, my great need of genuine spirituality, and humility, in surrender to my Saviour of all I am and have.  I have been unaware that for me subtly pride is present, and threatens to dim the face of Jesus and the reality implications of every one of His promises, when quietly claimed.

It is God who testifies in truth of His, my Saviour, and He is to be believed above all mankind.  As I believe and live by the Word of God and not my own understanding, my trust in God has begun to grow.

1 John 5:10 “He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son.”

Proverbs 3: 5-7 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on Your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.  Do not be wise in your own eyes;………..”

I desire to trust in the Lord today, for He lives in me.  Therefore of Him I humbly ask.