Just Because.......

 Just Because.....

We make trusting God too hard....

My Grandson is quick to remind me saying, "Remember, last time I was here, you said that when I come to your house next time we would..." And he will remind me of what I had promised him. It is very important to me when I tell him something that I intend to do, that I do it. My word is my promise to him. I do not tell him things to pacify him or patronize him. I give him my word, which is my guarantee, my promise to him that I will do what I told him. I intend to do it.. I want him to trust me. I want him to know that my word is good, that he can count on me. If I were to have forgotten, I would go out of my way to fulfill my word even if it was an inconvenience. However, mostly, I am prepared before he even comes to fulfill my promise to him. 

God does what He says He will do. 

God IS Faithful!!!

Joshua 21:45 Not one of the good promises which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel failed; all had come to pass.

2 Samuel 7:28 Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant. 

1 Kings 8:56 "Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses." 

Psalm 33:4 For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. 

Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,

God tells us to remind Him of His promises 

Isaiah 43:26 Remind me of my promises; plead them before me; declare them, that by my free grace I may justify thee." 

So......onward to what is Really on my mind!!!!

Just Because...

Just Because God says so....that's all I need.

Come to God like a child...."Remember, you said...."

Mark 5:36 But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

His Word is all I need.....Just Because You said....that's All I need,!

Matthew 8:8-10 But the centurion answering, said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof; but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

And Jesus having heard, marveled and said to those following, “Truly I say to you, no one in Israel with faith so great have I found.

Luke 1:38 Then Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel left her.

So, if we are childlike in our faith we would accept God's Word as the final and only answer. We would say. Ok. Be it unto me according to your word. God's Word is all we we need. That is the Faith that changes things. 

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance (faith is what gives substance to or reality to) of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

So...... Just trust that God and His Word are true and choose to Only Believe it. This becomes easier as we get to know God, His character and nature and see His Faithfulness as we dare to move forward Just Because of our trust in Him based on His Word.

Ponder these scriptures:

James 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking..

Sounds like a guarantee to me.

Jeremiah 33:3 ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.’

YES!!!

Jeremiah 30:17 ‘For I will restore health to you And I will heal your wounds,’ says the LORD, ‘

That's a promise from God!

Psalm 32:8 The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.

Thank God!!!!

Psalm 107:20 He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.

Psalm 103:2-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Be it unto me according to your Word, O Lord.

Proverbs 3:5-8 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

Don't make Trusting God so difficult!

Will you Only Believe 'Just Because' of what God's Word says???

Coming up: "Who IS Your God???!!!" Part 10

K - King of Kings

"Who IS Your God???" - 9

 Who IS Your God???

J - Jesus!!!!

Some say Jesus was a man..... just a man like any other and that's the end of the story. Some say He never existed. Some say He was a teacher. Others say He was a prophet. Some say He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Who do you say He is? Let's investigate the Bible and find out what the Truth is about Jesus.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

That answers that in one simple verse. But, you ask, "Who is The Word?"

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

The Word is the Son of the Father.

No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known. John 1:18

The Son is Himself God. He has made the Father known.

I and the Father are One [in essence and nature].” John 10:30

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time, and you do not know Me yet, Philip, nor recognize clearly who I am? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father?’ John 14:9

Indeed, Jesus revealed the Father to us. If you've seen Jesus, you Have seen the Father!!!

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:3

I find it interesting and sad that so many believe such negative things about God. People say such things like, "God put this on me to teach me something." Or, "It must not be God's will to heal me." Or, calling Storms "Acts of God" 

....... Certainly all we need to do is to read the Gospels and Acts and see what Jesus spent His life on earth doing.....

 He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil. Acts 10:38; 

So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere. Luke 9:6

And He was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people. Matthew 4:23

At that very time, Jesus cured many people of their diseases, illnesses, and evil spirits, and he restored sight to many who were blind. Then he told John’s disciples, “Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard—the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.” And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.c” Luke 7:21-23

On and on we can continue to investigate the scriptures regarding Jesus and Who IS our God? The obvious and clear conclusion is: Jesus is our God. He and the Father are One. Jesus was with the Father from the beginning. Jesus is the Word made Flesh. He is the Exact Representation of the Father and when we see His ways, we have seen the Father's ways. Jesus said He only does what He sees His Father do and He only says what He hears the Father says 

So, if you don't see Jesus doing something in the Scriptures, rest assured the Father doesn't do it either. If you see Jesus going about healing the sick and doing Good, then you know that is the nature and behavior of the Father as well. They are One!

"Who IS Your God???!!! -8

 I - I AM

The Name of God "I AM", to me, encompasses the fullness of Who our God Is from before the beginning, now and eternity to come. 

As I was studying I found these verses - which is just a start, I am writing my comments as I have them.

• I am the Bread of Life (John 6:35)
• I am the Light of the World (John 8:12)

Therefore Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. The one following Me shall not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."

Isn't it interesting that God not only tells us "I am the light of the world" then specifies that the one following Him will have the light of life. I used to interpret that to say "the one who is born again will have the light of life". But, is being "Born Again" the meaning of 'Following' Him? Perhaps you think my thoughts are very elementary, even worthless, after all, who would think that? Well, I did, - subconsciously and automatically with no pondering or reflection happening on my part. Sadly, I also know there are many in the church who also have never really processed the way they think or act to see if they are really "Following" Him. They stop at I am a "Christian", I go to church and I do my best to serve and be good. That is NOT what I am presenting to you. My question is, "Are you FOLLOWING" The Way - God Himself???? 

Follow Definition: to side with His party. To be in the same way with. To follow, to cleave steadfastly to one, conform wholly to his example, in living and if need be in dying also:

Ok, so how much of what we do is doing what, when and where we want and how much is denying our will and pursuing to do things His way. Are we wholly conforming to Him? Who or what are we really conforming to????

Are we truly following Him? If not, we are missing experiencing the light of life and we remain in darkness, being deceived in our thinking. We believe that all is well, when it is actually not. Or if we know it is not well, then we find fault with God, instead of asking God to help us walk in the light. 

1 John 1:7.

• I am the Door (John 10:9)
• I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11,14)
• I am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25)
• I am the Way and the Truth and the Life (John 14:6)
• I am the Vine (John 15:1,5)

All of those verses have significant impact to me. The one that currently captures my attention the most the past few days is:

• I am the Way and the Truth and the Life (John 14:6)

In the past, I would have associated that scripture to "I am the way to eternal life" and never gone beyond that. Now, however, those words Way, Truth and Life, mean far more to me. My God being "The Way" means to me: Yes, the way to Eternal Life, but also The Way - NOW - in my everyday life, every moment.

 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you. Psalm 32:8

He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up (leads me), on the water of refreshment (still, restful, peaceful place of refreshment) Psalm 23:2. 

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23:4

And many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways, And that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:3

Isn't that a main thing in the life of a Christian, to be taught His ways and walk in them???? I am very concerned that many in the church do not know The Way to go beyond being "Born Again". Many decisions are being made by "Christians" that are clearly not in accordance to The Way or the Truth or the Life who God is and how He teaches us in His Word.

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house right on the ground, without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.” Luke 6:46-49

But when He the, Spirit of truth, shall come, He will guide you into all the truth. John 16:13

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  John 8:32

For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light, And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life, Proverbs 6:23

For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake and the gospel’s will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God]. Mark 8:35

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]. John 10:10

 Reflect on Who Your God Is.....He is The Great I Am!

Now, reflect on your response to this Awesome God we say we serve and Love....

• Am I Really Following Him in the Way? His way is the Right Way, the Wise Way, the Tested Way, the Proven Way. His Way is The High Way.
• Am I pursuing to learn and follow the Truth, The Word of God. He Is The Truth that really does set us free when we Know the Truth.
• Am I trying to hold on to my ways of doing and thinking. Or am I losing, gladly letting go of, my ways to conform and embrace true Life - God Himself. 
• Am I enjoying the abundant life He came to give me? Isn't the fruit of Life (God Himself) Life???? If I am not enjoying abundant Life, I suggest that I am not partaking of the Great I Am, Life Himself as He intends.
• One final thing that has been on my mind for many weeks.....if you find yourself constantly regretful and repenting regarding your thoughts, behaviors and situations in your life. Take a look at it from what we have just talked about.....Am I Following the Way? Am I pursuing to know the Truth actively/daily meditating on the Word by day AND by night? Am I experiencing Life Abundantly. If these 3 things are not prevalent. Repent verbally less and let your repentance be shown in your actions. Turn your behavior around and pursue our God Who IS the Way, The Truth and The Life!!!! Watch your Life Change!!!! 

Come fully into alignment with The Great I Am!!!!

This only scrapes the surface of Who IS Your God - The Great I Am. Keep pondering and embracing Your Almighty, Deliverer, Faithful, Good, Good God. He Is Your Healer. He is The Great I Am!!!!

This article was interesting to me: 

https://busyblessedwomen.com/the-great-i-am/