God so Loved You

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17

Jesus is the apple of God’s eye. He is God’s darling Son, His infinite joy and delight. Yet, God gave Jesus up for you. That’s how much God loves you. Just think about it: If you knew you could save a dying person by giving up something precious to you, would you go as far as to give up your only child whom you dearly love for that person? Yet, that is exactly what God did to save you. Jesus, His beloved Son, died on the cross to cleanse you, heal you and redeem you—spirit, soul and body! That is how precious you are to God! Today, meditate on this truth and let God’s amazing love wash over you. It will drive out every fear, put strength and boldness in your heart, and cause you to walk in His provision, protection and peace.

Blessings,

Joseph Prince

He is your Everything

…you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Colossians 2:10

When God gave us Jesus, He gave us not just His best, but also everything. We are truly rich because we have Christ, our all in all.
When we have Jesus, we truly have everything. Jesus is our wisdom, our righteousness, our sanctification, our redemption and our success. In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
My friend, when you need wisdom, Christ is your wisdom. When you need righteousness, Christ is your righteousness. When you need sanctification and redemption, Christ is both to you. When you need faith, He is your faith.
When you are fearful of the odds against you, He is your favor. When you are weak, He is your strength. When you are troubled and anxious, He is your peace. When you feel vulnerable, He is your shield. When you are lonely, He is your faithful companion. And when you are sick, He is your healing and health. Jesus, the great I AM says to you, “I AM to you whatever you need Me to be!”
Beloved, you are truly rich because you have Christ. And in Christ you are complete. Don’t wait to have this or that before you feel complete. You are already complete in Christ—your all in all!

Blessings,
Joseph Prince

Called According to His Purpose

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

So what does that really mean? Are you a Christian? Have you accepted Jesus in your heart? If Jesus is your Saviour then you are called according to God's purpose. God's purpose is that we are witness's in this world. That we tell others about what Jesus did for us. Show God's love to everybody.

I know from experience's that when something happens that we aren't expecting the last thing that we are thinking about is somehow this works to my good. I am trying to get better at that though.

This morning a friend of mine is having car trouble. I am sure she didn't plan that. Now she has to fix the car. How does that work to her good as the Scripture says. She wasn't on the road when it happened. Let me add that it is very cold here today also. Not a good day to be stranded on the road.

I know what you are all thinking. Now she has to pay to have the car fixed. Let's not be stupid. In this world material things break.

The Bible also says that we have favor in this world with everybody even unbelievers so when she goes to get the car fixed if she beleives that she has favor who knows what good things God will have waiting for her.

Maybe she needs to share the love of God with somebody that she will see as she get's her car fixed. Maybe someone needs a hug from her.  No matter what happens it works to her good and she has favor.

I am at a point in my life where I don't want to fret about a thing. I want to just rest in the fact that God loves me and want's to take care of me. I am going to let Him. Nobody loves me or can take care of me like He can. God gave me a wonderful husband that takes care of me but I will tell you nobody know's you like God.

So when you husband says to you where is the money coming from for this or that tell him its not our concern talk to God. God has it all in control. Let Him take control don't try to help Him. He knows what He is doing all on His own.

God loves me so very much and He loves you. When we really get that on the inside of us we will never be the same. That is my goal. To know His love and know He always has it all in control.

Believe

Matthew 21:22 And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
                            See the word believe and what it stands for.

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Snow

It is the middle of January here in Wisconsin. Between yesterday and today we just had our first snowfall. It is so pretty. The fresh snow covering the dirty ground makes me think of how much Jesus loved me. He covered my dirty sins with His precious blood.

Through the shed blood of Jesus I became the righteousness of God when I believed. I will never let anybody talk me out of that and believe me when I say some have tried. You will always be a sinner they say. I am so glad the Bible tells a different story. I was a sinner serving satan. I got saved by grace by asking Jesus to be my personal Saviour. After doing that the Bible clearly states that God made me the righteousness of Himself. The Bible says when I receive the gift of grace and righteousness I now reign with Christ.

Singer David Ingles says it so well in a song. I am the Righteousness of God in Christ a brand new creation in Him. I can now approach the presence of God with no condemnation of sin.

My friend what Jesus did for me He did for you. Invite Him today so you can reign with Him.

Happy Blessed New Year

What will the year 2012 bring? What will any new year bring? If you have put your trust in God you don't have to wonder what the new year brings. It will be exactly what God has planned for you. He has ordained your days, ordered your steps and loves you more than you will ever know.

How do you know that God loves you? Look around and you will find the answer. You didn't literally see Jesus go to the cross for you but you know that the Word says He did. That is God's love that while we were yet sinners Jesus came and died.

I see God's love for me in the husband that He picked just for me. The two daughters that He in trusted to my care. God shows His love in the wonderful friends that He has given me. All day long I see God's love in my day. Little things as well as big things He does for me.

The Bible says that everything will work to our good because we love God and we are called for His purpose. What is God's purpose? We are suppose to be like Jesus. That means walking as He did. He wants us to show the love of Christ to others in our actions. It isn't always easy. In this world some people are just down right mean. Heck just spending time with siblings is sometimes a challenge.

So if you are a blood bought child of the King 2012 will be full of wonderful surprises. I believe 2012 will be the manifestation of allot of things that you have been trusting the Lord to do for you. If we are walking in His love and grace we can't go wrong. The Bible says that if we have accepted His Righteousness and His Grace we will reign with Jesus.

I am looking forward to seeing the many many blessings that He has for me. You need to do that also. Be in expectancy of what our wonderful God wants to do for you. He shows His love in the things that He does for us. That will always be His way.

In my 27 years of being a Christian my God has never let me down. Do you know Him? If you don't you need to. 2012 will be a better year for you when you have taken His promise of eternal life.

If you don't know Jesus just invite Him today. Ask Him to forgive your sins and be your Saviour.

Be Blessed in 2012!

Merry Blessed Christmas!

Christmas week already. The best time of the year to preach Jesus. My prayer for all of you is that you personally know the babe in the manger that came to us through Christmas.

The Jesus that left His home in heaven at His Father's request. He was born. He came to this earth. He died a brutal death on the cross. He went into the pit of hell because He needed to take the keys of the kingdom that the devil posses away from him.

Then God raised Him from the dead and He sits at the right hand of the Father with the holes in His hands and side as a witness.

The Bible says that Jesus makes intercession for all of us. What He did on the cross is what makes intercession for us. He gave us the full package. Salvation, Healing & Prosperity. Don't just trust Him for your salvation but take all He offers.

If we don't walk in the fullness that Jesus died to give us it is taking His name in vain. We always think that when we hear someone swear God's name they are taking His name in vain. I believe that to be true but also when we take for granted what Jesus died to give us we also take His name in vain.

Ricky Van Shelton a born again believer sings it so well.

C is for the Christ Child born upon this day.
H for Herald Angels in the night.
R means our Redeemer
I means Israel
S is for the stars that shown so bright.
T is for three wise men they who traveled so far.
M is for the manger where He laid.
A is all He stands for.
S means Shepherds came.

My friend Father, Son and Holy Spirit love you so very much. They are reaching out to you. All you have to do is reach back to them. May your Christmas be the best blessed day and go on with you forever. Remember Christmas isn't just a one day gift the gift goes on and on and on.