Am I making an impact through my Christianity?

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT ON SOMEONE TODAY????

  We go to church, sit in the pew, praise God, raise our hands, say Amen, and listen to the Sunday school teacher or preacher.  Yet, are we in our own little cocoon and plan to remain there or are we making an impact on others around us?

  Dorcas (Greek) or Tabitha (Arabic) in the Bible made an impact on others.  Her name means "gazelle".  She made clothes for widows and poor people.  When she died, got sick and died, the people around brought the clothing she made and showed what she did and they cried.  Peter came and prayed and she came back to life.

  It is a very touching story, yet makes me think: "Would people (not just family) come around, show or tell of the good I did for them as a Christian"?  Would they cry because a disciple of Jesus Christ had just died or just go on with life saying, "it is what it is"?  Hmmmmm?  Makes me wonder if all I do is as worthy as what Tabitha did.  Here is the Tabitha's scripture:  

Tabitha, disciple to the poor. 

  Thank you for reading with me today. May you touch people for Jesus Christ today. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Zecharia 11

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  What is thirty pieces of silver?

   Have you ever stopped, read, and studied the book of Zecharia in the Bible.  He, too, tells of the coming of the Lord and the betrayal.

  Back in the ancient days the price of a slave was thirty pieces of silver..  Our Lord and Savior was sold (betrayed) for thirty pieces of silver.

  In Zecharia speaks of the bad shepherds, aka, false preachers and then in verses 12 & 13 of Chapter 11 he speaks of 30 pieces of silver.

  Then talks about that verse 13 says to cast it into the Potter.  When Judas betrayed Jesus, he realized his error (sin) and went to the priests and cast the 30 pieces on the floor.  They could not take the money as it was blood money  Deuteronomy 23:18    and could not go into the church treasury.  SO, they bought a field called the Potter's field.  It was also called "Akeldama" or Field of Blood.  After Judas killed himself, his body fell and burst open in the field, thus the "Field of Blood".

   Several books in the Bible point toward Jesus coming back and often it requires more study than I am used to doing.  However, it is quite eye opening.   On youtube, you can find Christian podcasts to listen to, to sleep by, and they are very informative.  However, this is from one groups version or interpretation so always check it out with the Bible to be certain they are on target.

   I just thought Zecharia was interesting, and the thirty pieces of silver I had known but did not know it was also in this book.  Study on my friend, Jesus is coming back for us. Oh what a day of rejoicing that will be.

  Thank you for reading with me today.  If you find any error in my study please let me know.  I do not want to be portrayed as a false teacher. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Let Go, Let GOD!! Matthew 11:28-30

 Good morning all.  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!

   We all have had troubles or are going through troubles now.  It is easy to look at ourselves and say woe is me.  However, we have a savior that can carry those troubles for us.

   It becomes easy to take it all on our shoulders and try to 'FIX IT", when we should have enough faith to trust God and His wisdom.  In our men's meetings and prayer time a lot of "woes" come to mind.  We should pray about each one with expectations that they will be healed (1) in God's time, and (2) to bring glory to God.

   When life gets heavy just STOP, DROP, & PRAY!  Remember then the Bible

Matthew 11: 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

   May your load be light and your eyes toward heaven today. Love y'all. Thank you for reading with me today.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Psalm 4:6

 Good morning everyone. God is good all the time.........All the time God is good!

What do our dreams tell us?

    I had an unusual dream last night.  I was playing golf, and had played hole number one.  Then hole 2 was somewhat odd.  Had to go through a building, bathroom, and a small area to tee off from.  Then I was wearing a straw type hat with Psalm 4:6 written on it.

   A man asked me what 4:6 said and I did not know.  I don't know why that was the Psalm written on my hat and, of course, I was embarrassed.  I stated I did not know and had to tee off.  I looked at my "gray polyester pants" and there were 2 green spots on the left leg, one in the shape of a square.  Then a lady spoke to me and I hurried off to the second tee, only I couldn't find it.

  Strange huh?  Yep, I thought so also.  If you can interpret dreams let me know what you think.

   Psalm 4:6  Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”

    Let the light of your face shine on us.

As I study the "many" seems to be a mass of people who have not yet taken a side, whether to be with King David or not. He was running from his son Abaslom at this time.  People did not know which side to take, some confused and some grumbling.

  The Let the light of your (God's)face shine on us --seems to reflect back to what Aaron said in Numbers 6:24 "The LORD bless thee and keep thee."  This is thought to be an inspiration to the masses that are wavering.

  It was an interesting dream and this verse is very interesting as well.  If you have any insight or I am in error, please let me know.  I try to study and give true readings/interpretations; however, I am not perfect and may be half a bubble off.  Just let me know.

  Thank you for reading today. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

What is your Burning Bush experience?

 Good morning everyone.  God is good all the time..........All the time God is good............  Tell me about your "Burning Bush" experience.

  Do you remember your burning bush experience as did Moses?  Moses was tending sheep for his father-in-law Jethro when he saw this odd thing.  A bush was on fire, it was burning, but it was not burning up.  What is this?  He went closer to investigate and suddenly he heard a voice say, "Moses, Moses", to which he responded "Here I am."

  Moses was told not to come closer and take off his sandals as he was walking on holy ground.

  Okay, do you remember your "burning bush" moment and how close to the LORD you were at that time.  Question:  Are you still there?  Do you still have your first love - aka Jesus Christ?

   A good time to reflect and thing about our "BURNING BUSH" moment.  Did you wake today EXPECTING God to do something in your life?  Let's take time to take off our shoes, stand on Holy Ground and talk to God.

  Thank you for reading today. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

How do Jesus and Moses parallel?

 Good morning all. God is good all the time............All the time God is good.........

What is 3 a.m. in the Bible?  It is the fourth watch, and many feel this is the best, or at least a good time to commune with God, alone, quiet, and listening.

   Have you ever thought about how Moses and Jesus were alive?  Me neither, UNTIL, I discovered it in my Bible.  There are 15 likenesses I have found and will share.  I do hope and pray you find this as interesting as did I.

1. Moses was born while Israel was ruled by a foreign nation, Egypt Ex 1:8-10

Jesus was born while Israel was ruled by a foreign nation,Rome LK 2:3-5

2. Moses was born when Pharaoh decreed that all newborn male children were to be killed.  EX 1:22

    Jesus's birth led to Herod's decree to kill all male children under the age of two. MT 2:16

3.  As an infant, Moses was hidden in Egypt to keep him safe from Pharaoh. EX 2:2

   As an infant, Jesus was hidden in Egypt to keep Him safe from Herod MT 2:13

4. Young Moses was made a prince in Egypt. EX 2:5-6

   Young Jesus was regarded as a king by wise men from the east. MT 2:11

5. Moes's true identity was hidden during his youth. EX 2:8-10

    Jesus's true identity was hidden during his youth and much of His earthly ministry. MT 16:20  JN 2:4

6. Moses was exiled from Egypt until PHaraoh died EX 2:23

   Jesus was exiled from Israel to Egypt until King Herod died MT 2:19-20

7. Moses's mission was to rescue Israel from slavery in Egypt  EX 14

   Jesus's mission was to deliver God's people from slavery of sin. JN 8:31 RM 6:6

8.  Moses delivered God's law on a mountain. EX 20; 34

   Jesus preached on a mountainside about fulfilling God's law MT 5-7

9.  Moses was often rejected by his own people  EX 2:11-15  AC 7:35

   Jesus was rejected by His own people  MT 13:54-58  JN 1:11 ; 12:37-43

10. Moses performed miracles, like turn water into blood EX 7:14-25

   Jesus perform miracles, like turning water into wine. JN 2:1-12

11. Moses walked through the Red Sea. EX 14:21-31

    Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee  MT 14:22-33

12. Moses fed thousands with a miraculous supply of manna. EX 16

 Jesus fed thousands with a miraculous supply of bread.  MT 14:13-21; 15:32-39

13. Moses modeled for Israel how to pray.  EX 32:9-14  NM 6:22-27

   Jesus taught His followers how to pray.  MT 6:5-15

14. Moses lifted up a bronze serpent to heal the sick and dying.  NM 21:4-9

  Jesus was lifted up on a cross to heal the spiritually dead.  JN 3:14-17; 12:32

15. Moses died on a hill, communing with God.  DT 34:1-6

   Jesus died on a hill, communing with His Father (God) MT 27:32-50

I thought this was very interesting and I do hope you find it as interesting as well.  Thank you for tolerating me. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

  

JESUS - do you know HIM, really?

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  HE IS FAITHFUL,  ARE YOU?

   Wow!  I listen to Christian podcasts to go to sleep by and to wake by. This morning, early, the podcast was speaking to my belief, your belief, and faithfulness to Jesus Christ.

   It provokes a lot of thought.  What am I doing?  Do I have Bible knowledge, yet do nothing with it?  Am I as faithful as God is?  Do I really know Jesus Christ as my personal savior or just lip service?  Am I just informed?  Where am I standing with God?  with Jesus? in my Spiritual life?   Lots of food for thought.

   Jesus asked when a man was forgiven of 500 denarius and another man of 50 denarius, who would be more grateful?  Answer: the one forgiven of the 500.  So, I stop and think; which one am I?  The 500 or the 50?

   The alcoholic or druggie who accepts Christ and turns away sees a huge difference in his/her life; whereas the person who has been "good" or showed "good behavior" and never really done anything bad may not see the dramatic change as the above mentioned.

   Does that mean the latter is not saved?  NO!  It all narrows down to 18 inches.  The distance from the head to the heart.  Is it just head knowledge or heart knowledge?  Where does Jesus reside in your life, my life, just knowing about HIM, or truly having a relationship with JESUS CHRIST?!? 

   God is faithful and gave us a covenant.  

John 3: 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

  God gives us a gift, no strings attached.

  Ephesians 2: 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

  How hard is it to accept Jesus as LORD and Savior?

   Romans 10: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

  Thank you for being with me today, reading, and trying to understand where my mind goes. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

A sinner, saved by GRACE!!