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!!

My Way is not God's Way

  Hello Friends.  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  LOOK IN THE MIRROR, DO YOU SEE A PERSON YOU LOVE?

  I spoke the other day about MY WAY.  Too often people want it MY WAY, not thinking of others, just themselves.  But-----is this the RIGHT WAY?

   When we quit looking at self what happens?  Take Peter for example.  He saw Jesus walking to them on the water.  Peter stepped out and was "walking on water with Jesus."  Why?  Because he had his eyes on Jesus. Then what ?

   When Peter looked at "self", he realized he was doing something he could not do within himself, (he looked at himself), anxiety took over and he sank.

  Then what?  He called out for help to who???   Yes, help from Jesus and then he was saved, he was okay.

   So often we let anxiety, panic, fear take over our lives and things do not go well.  We look inside ourselves.    We freeze up, throw up, or give up.  Instead, we should LOOK UP!  Jesus will carry us through but only if you let him.

   

• Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
• 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV): "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Proverbs 18: 1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends

    and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

Also, think about this: where are you in life?  Self and my desires, or, Jesus' attitude of loving our neighbor, looking outside of ourselves.

  I need to get MY WAY out of the way, and do it JESUS' WAY!!!

Also, I came across this quote from Max and thought I would share it.

"For the believer, earth is the closest thing to hell they will ever experience. For the unbeliever, earth is the closest thing to heaven they will ever experience."   Max Lucado

This is so true.  Thank you for reading with me today. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Who rules your life? Colossians 3:15

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  LAUGH, LOVE, AND BE STRESS FREE!!

   Who lives in you?  Really!!  What thoughts do you possess that control your life?

Some people let drugs control them Some people let alcohol control them. Some pornography, some envy, jealousy, hate, anger, ugly or evil thoughts, and so on.  

   We, as children of God, can overcome these for one reason and one reason only.  We accepted Jesus as our savior and He gave us the Holy Spirit to guide our lives.  It is important to remember that the Holy Spirit is a gentleman, and we have to invite Him in, follow His lead, and walk in the footsteps of Christ.

   Too often we blunder ahead in our own way, not listening to the Spirit, not praying for God's guidance, but just doing it MY WAY!

  Colossians 3: 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

  God is our ruling force once we accepted Jesus Christ as our savior.  So often we treat God's guidance, the Holy Spirit's leading as we did our parents growing up.  We may listen, we may hear, but we still are going to do it MY WAY!!  Just like one of my daughters told me years ago when I told her what she should do, she tried it HER WAY, found out my way worked.  Then she turned, looked at me and say, and I quote, "I hate it when you are right!"  

   She did not really hate it, but she so wanted to prove me wrong.  I believe, in my opinion, that we so often do this to the Holy Spirit, to God, and Jesus.  We want to be right, yet, God knows us from the womb to the tomb and sees what is best for us.

  We want to be right.  So, we do need to "LET THE PEACE OF GOD RULE IN OUR HEARTS", take pride out, listen, pray, and follow.  Thank you for reading today. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Words and scriptures of encouragement!

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. STRESS NOT FOR GOD IS IN YOUR CORNER!!

   Today we go to celebrate the life of a good friend and neighbor.  We consider them more of family than just neighbors.  When families get together there is usually a lot of fun, excitement, and all-around joy.  However, as I have seen in the past that often, in the celebration of life or the funeral of a loved one, there comes a chance for satan to wedge in and cause problems.

   Jealousy, envy, and anger often takes the forefront.  The big "I" comes up as "I want .......", "I will........" "If I ........" and so forth.

  We celebrate the life of a good man who was quite humble, soft spoken, full of wisdom, and thought before he spoke.  Easy going and would not kill anything, not spiders, not snakes, nothing, well, maybe a fly at the dinner table, but a very gentle man.

  Here are some verses I felt would be meaningful to all of us. Thank you for being patient and reading.

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  "Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together."
  Romans 8:28 – "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him..."

• “God’s call comes before your qualifications.”
  2 Timothy 1:9-“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.”

• “You can’t wear your old identity and walk in your new one.”
  2 Corinthians 5:17-“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

• "No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying."
  Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

• "Making one person smile can change the world – maybe not the whole world, but their world."
  Proverbs 16:24 – "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

• "Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it."
  James 1:2-4 - 'Count it all joy... for the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.'

•    Thank you for reading with me today.  Love y'all.

• In Christ's Love and Grace

• Johnny