The God I Know

#getup #hope #Jesus #faith #resurrectionpower Funerals are always sombre.  If I recall my grandfather's funeral,  it was a small gathering of people,  grief filled the atmosphere.  These were the questions that floated through my mind: 'Why now? " "Why so soon? " There he was so peaceful in the casket.  I felt numb,  I was in so much of pain,  I thought that I would break at any moment. When someone we love passes away, it's always a sad occasion, but not the death in John 11:38-44.  This story brings our hope alive. John 11:38-44 Amplified Bible (AMP) The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus 11  38  So Jesus, again deeply moved within [to the point of anger], approached the tomb. It was a cave, and a boulder was lying against it [to cover the entrance].   39  Jesus said,  “Take away the stone.”  Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there will be an offensive odor, fo...

#Grace #Jesus #comeback #fromthepittothepalace The story of Joseph is one all too familiar to us.   God gave Joseph a dream,  Joseph saw himself as a leader.   Joseph's bothers were envious of him.   Therefore they sold him into slavery. (see Genesis 37:18-28) Joseph Is Made a Ruler of Egypt Genesis 41:38-40 Amplified Bible (AMP) 38  So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”   39  Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since [your] God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning  and  clear-headed and wise as you are.   40  You shall have charge over my house, and all my people shall  [ a ] be governed according to your word and pay respect [to you with reverence, submission, and obedience]; only in [matters of] the throne will I be greater than you [in Egypt]." A young man went from being a slave to ruling a nation.  We re...

#onmyside #Jesus #neverwillileaveyou Change in our lives can be rather exhausting.  Especially when there are hardships, distresses and brokenness.  However, I am grateful for one constant in my life during my trying seasons.  This is a reality and revelation for me, Jesus is my one true constant.   Nothing and no one else is certain.   Reading and speaking the word is more than refreshing, it's the sharpest weapon that keeps us from getting overwhelmed by the darkness we face in our circumstances. Hebrews 4:12 Amplified Bible (AMP) 12  For the word of God is living and active  and  full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword... When looking for a real battle ready sword, there are essential qualities we look for, one that will handle the strike of the opponent.  A warrior in a battle isn't going to fight without a weapon.  Why are we in the front lines without our...