God's Creations.

It's all up hill from here! Step into the Light of Jesus and God will be there with you. 

Job chapter 38 verses 1-3.

Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind; "Why are you using your ignorance to deny My providence? Now get ready to fight, for I am going to demand some answers from you, and you must reply.

Are you not amazed by the things you see, feel and touch? Does it not blow you away when you do something that you never thought you could do? Or how about the words that were spoken at just the right time, the perfect words that needed to be heard? 

   The universe and the earth are two great examples of never ending questions. Nature with all it's beauty, the animals with all their colors and adaptabilities or how about humans and their distinct individuality? And the greatest of these is love!

   1 Corinthians chapter 13 states it like this; no matter what you are doing---from the wisest to the loneliest, from the healthiest to the weakest, we are nothing at all without love. Verses 4 and 5 say; "Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand it's own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong."

   It sounds nice and is mostly true. except there are times when emotions can get the best of us, causing short term frustration. That does not mean we lose love it just means that forgiveness steps up and that is when joy steps back in. 

   Are you ready to hear about God and His Son Jesus? Is it a touchy subject with you? It is with a lot of people but has that stopped you ever from doing what you think is best? I know we are influenced by what others do, because they are suggesting a path to follow and we have to decide if that path is right or wrong. 

   Effort is time consuming and draining. It makes us weary and frustrated. Being adaptable to rising situations makes things go a lot smoother but quick decisions can make us uncomfortable. We rely on experiences to help us and our minds are able to adjust quickly as we race through possible solutions.

   Are you run down, stuck in the muck, so to speak? You want better and are tired of always fighting to get it. One scenario runs into the next and so the moment of joy we had is quickly gone, leaving us looking for that joy again. 

   God is eternal and He sent Jesus to make that eternal life available to all people, no matter who you are, what your situation is or whether you are able to choose which side of the fence you want to be on. Life with God is a choice that has been presented to us. You can be scientific about things, you can even try floating through each day hoping for peace and happiness. God doe not like to see you struggle and that is why you have been given a choice.  

   Your troubles may seem to be greater than what you want to deal with. You may not sleep very well because your thoughts race from one solution to the next. You worry, you seek answers, you try to prepare and yet you are still restless. 

   It is hard to be settled and content when you wonder about your job, relationships and those you care about. Your life is going by quickly and you have good memories of times enjoyed, so why is that not enough? God wants it to be. 

   In Romans chapter 8 we are told that overwhelming victory is ours to have through Christ who loved us enough to die for us. Wow! Victory over the strong holds of restless thoughts. Jesus, talked with God about everything, He trusted Him to care and love Him through all situations. And we are invited to have that same love and care from God, our heavenly Father. 

   There is a joy that can be had that, takes what is troubling and makes it small in comparison with eternal happiness. Speak to God. Do it away from others, make it personal. Yell at Him if you like. Get angry with Him, tell Him how frustrated you really are. Tell Him about your hopes and dreams and make sure you expect answers. 

   It felt good to unload all that from your shoulders, but was it just a waste of time and breath? Just remember this; you called out to Him because you think that maybe He is there wanting to hear from you. Is the universe and earth from Him? Are we really His children? Challenge Him, challenge yourself and watch as He works through you. 

   Look for Him in the moments of your life. Is that a faint smile? Did you see God in your reaction as you brushed off the rudeness of that person? Did you see Him with you at the interview or the doctors? Were you left amazed and dumbfounded as your workload went easy and without a hitch? 

   It is a feeling like no other. Romans chapter 8 says it this way; "No matter where we go nothing can ever separate us from His love. Death can't and life can't. The angels won't and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God's love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are---high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean---nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when He died for us."

   God's creations are seen in our love for Him. For in our joy there is happiness with God. 

   Thank you Father for Jesus. Thank You for the Light beyond the wall, our ray of hope. 😊        

        

Job chapter 38 verses 28-30.

Has the rain a father? Where does dew come from? Who is the mother of the ice and frost? For the water changes to ice, as hard as rock.

Isaiah chapter 11 verses 1-5.

The royal line of David will be cut off, chopped down like a tree; but from the stump will grow a Shoot---yes, a new Branch from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel and might; the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. His delight will be obedience to the Lord. He will not judge by appearance, false evidence, or hearsay, but will defend the poor and the exploited. He will rule against the wicked who oppress them. For He will be clothed with fairness and with truth. 

Romans chapter 12 verses 1 and 2.

I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living sacrifice, holy---the kind He can accept. When you think of what He has done for you, is that too much to ask? Do not copy the behavior and customs of this world, but be a new and different person with a fresh newness in all you do and think. Then you will learn from your own experience how His ways will really satisfy you.  

1 Corinthians chapter 12 verse 8.

To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; someone else may be especially good at studying and teaching, and this is his gift from the same Spirit.