Today began as any other...up at 6 a.m. and off to my Prayer/Reading Chair. Little did I know that within an hour the "accuser" would show up to test my resolve to be as Job who, in all of what life threw him, would be recorded in history as the man who was righteous or as the Bible describes him "blameless". No matter what transpired it was said of him "In all this Job did not sin, nor did he charge God with moral impropriety."
Yet, the "accuser" rests not! He is known as the liar, the father of lies, and the author of strife. Into this blessed time of quiet and peace he would enter with his arsenal of sharpened swords and spears to penetrate the deepest part of my heart. How would I respond? Clearly, as in the case of Job, there was in heaven a discussion brewing between the "accuser" and God over my responses. How would I respond...in my carnality or in my grace given nature? A test! Would I pass or fail? What would be written above in God's journal kept by my angel who is recording each and every word and thought, every facial countenance and expression? If I could see God's face would it shine with the smile of His love or would I see a tear rolling down His face? Would the "accuser" sign another guilt paper and insert it into my book or would my book stay unstained by his signature?
The "accuser" knows his time is short and I am his willing subject when I forget...forget God's promises, God's love, God's testimony of me His daughter, forget who I am in Him.
How did this test go? I sought the help of my blessed husband who gave me the wisest counsel and hug and thus sent the "accuser" into his dungeon to forge more of his skills. Being on my guard is a moment by moment thing.

Jan 3...where has the year gone already?

Today in my reading I was struck by this one word: Remember: To have in the mind an idea which had been in the mind before, and which recurs to the mind without effort.
What things have come into my view this day which have circumvented my "remembering". God's Word says He remembers but I find that I forget. What am I to remember:
1. His promises Jer 29:10 Then I will fulfill my gracious promise to you
2. His love for me Jer 31:3 ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love.That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.
3. His plan for me jer 29:11 know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.

But as I look back on just these past few hours I have been so completely immersed in my tasks that I have "forgotten". I have forgotten His love, His promises, His plan. For that I need this reminder to remember. So today as I wrote my post on https://www.facebook.com/bible.org I sought to remind the readers: REMEMBER...Do not forget. Be alert for the enemy comes dragging his worldly treasures to distract you and me with his "deadly d's" of disappointment, distraction, disharmony, etc. etc. I can only be successful as I stay close to Him, so close I can feel His breath, hear His voice and be reminded of His love for me.

Are you ready......

Dec 31 [ Rev 19-22] Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty reigns. See; Listen, Heed for this is the future.
Look and see for I show you the future. Soon there will be the marriage supper of the Lamb, whose name is Faithful and True, the Word of God, King of Kings, Lord of Lords. Look and see His Bride adorned in her righteous acts. The Bride and the Lamb’s invited guests are the ones had not worshiped the beast or his image and had refused to receive his mark on their forehead or hand. They will be resurrected and never experience the second death, for over them it has no power. They will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him 1000 yrs.
Look and see: The 1000 yrs will pass and Satan, the great deceiver will seek vengeance but will be vanquished by fire from heaven. The great deceiver, the false prophet and the beast will be thrown into the lake of fire. Never more shall they have power over anyone or anything for it is an eternal lake of fire.
Look and see for I show you a new heaven and a new earth, the holy city adorned in her beauty. See the light of the Lamb as He illumines the city streets dressed in gold, the gates in all their splendor of pearls, the river of life flowing clear as crystal and the tree of life bearing 12 different kinds of fruit. See those who are walking here. Do you see His Name on their foreheads? Do you hear Him say; I will dwell among My people and wipe away every tear? Do you hear the news? It is here that there will be no more death. Do you hear Him say I will make all things new and freely quench their thirst with the water of life?
Pay attention/Heed now these words for they are faithful and true and this is His inheritance for those who overcome.
See, Hear, Heed: I, Jesus have sent My angel to testify to you for the churches; I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the End; the root and offspring of David, the bright morning star. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say: “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wants it take the water of life free of charge. Recall what I said at the first: Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy aloud, and blessed are those who hear and obey the things written in it, because the time is near!
From Alpha and Omega, Faithful and True: I am coming soon….
Challenge: Are you ready?

Have you planned your legacy?

Dec 30th [Rev 12-18] The Lamb, The Worthy One to open the parchment sealed with 7 seals, the Book of the Future. See Him standing on Mt. Zion ready to rule the nations with a rod of iron. This is He who was born of a woman, caught up to heaven. Read, hear, heed the words of this book that you may be blessed. The future is this: there will be war in heaven between Michael, his angels and the dragon, the accuser of the brethren, and his angels. The accuser and his angels will be thrown from heaven to wage war against the faithful ones. These chose to follow the Lamb even to death. These had an ear and heard what the Spirit has said and now sing the song of Moses and the Lamb “Great and astounding are your deeds, Lord God, the All-Powerful! Just and true are your ways, King over the nations! Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed.” These are the ones purchased among men as first fruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths, and because they were found blameless, were slain as prophets and saints upon the earth. They died in the Lord and now rest from their labors, their deeds following them. War may rage upon the earth but rejoice, God's judgment has come and He will be victorious over the accuser of the brethren. Until then, you who remain, the faithful ones, fear God, give Him glory, worship Him who made heaven and earth and the sea and the springs of water, persevere, keep His commandments, hold fast to your faith in Jesus.

Today ponder this question: What is your legacy to your loved ones, your friends, your acquaintances, the world? What will you do to prepare your legacy so that your epitaph can read as these in Rev 12-18?

Christmas Eve!

Dec 24: [2Tim 1-4 What Christmas gift are you wrapping for Jesus? Here's some choices from which to choose from chapters 1-4: your sincere faith, your testimony of our Lord, your belief that He is able to guard; your preparation as His soldier; your diligence to be able to handle accurately His Word; yourself as a vessel of honor, sanctified and fit for His use, yourself as a man/woman of God equipped for every good work; yourself as one who is ready in season and out of season.
Today choose wisely and wrap with love those gifts you have chosen.]

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Are you looking for Jesus this Christmas?

Dec 22nd [Heb 7-10 Our LORD, who descended from Judah, is a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. This is HE who is able to save forever those who draw near to God and lives to make intercession for them. This is HE who entered the holy place through HIS own unblemished and pure blood having obtained eternal redemption, thus cleansing our consciences from dead works so we may serve the living God and thus receive the eternal inheritance.
Therefore, {brothers/sisters}, - draw near, hold fast, consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds; do not forsake the assembling together of yourselves. Watch-pray-live expectantly, for in a little while HE will return.]
Today are you watching? Are you praying? Are you living as if today HE may return?

The WHO in Christmas

Dec 21 Heb 1-6 "WHO is Christmas?" Jesus; the heir of all things; the radiance of God's glory; the exact representation of His nature; upholding all things by the word of His power; sits at the right hand of the Father Almighty; better than angels; more excellent name than they; God's Son; first born; sits on the eternal throne; righteousness is His scepter; Creator; crowned with glory and honor, merciful, faithful high priest; Apostle and High Priest; faithful Son of God; Priest forever; and to all who obey is the author of eternal salvation.
Thus with Isaiah we proclaim: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Today take time to reflect upon the "WHO" of Christmas.