FAITH TO WALK ON WATER

As I looked out my window, trees were beginning to sway as the wind was getting up, the sky was darkening as though a storm may be on the horizon, as the sound of heavy rain began to fall  I was reminded of another storm  that took place long ago  with a man on board whom when awaken, simply said peace be still & turned to those on board who were sore afraid & asked why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

(Mark 4:37-40) (37)and there arose a great storm of wind and the waves beat into the ship so that it was now full(38)and he was in the hinder part of the ship asleep on a pillow and they awake him and say unto him Master carest thou not that we perish?(39)and he arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea Peace be still and the wind ceased and there was a great calm(40)and he said unto them why are ye so fearful?how is it that ye have no faith?

It was Peter’s faith that allowed him to walk on the water, it was when he allowed fear to overtake his faith that he began to sink

Don’t let fear overtake your faith

keep your eyes on Jesus

and you will hear that still small voice saying

PEACE BE STILL !

Habakkuk  2 reminds us to keep watch , for the vision he has set before  us will not tarry, the promise will come at the appointed time, don’t give up,many grow weary because they have lost sight of the vision God has put in their heart  thou it tarry it will surely come!for if it was promised it will come!

 

 

 

 

 

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

 

I need thee every hour most precious Lord

No tender voice  like thine

Can peace afford

I need thee oh I need thee

Every hour I need thee

O  bless me now my savior

I come to thee

while standing  at her kitchen sink a young wife & mother Annie Hawks began the feel a sweet presence around her as she wondered how could anyone live without the Lord in joy or pain, it was in that moment  the words I need thee every hour  begin to  flow form her lips

I need thee every hour

it was sixteen years later she writes about how a great shadow fell over her life as she faced the lost of her husband, her mind went back to those words I need thee every hour in joy or pain, the song  the Lord had given her  16 years earlier was what brought comfort & peace during her storm

(Psalms 86:7) says In the days of my trouble I will call upon thee for thou will answer me 

We may not understand every storm that we face in our lives but we can be assured that he will always be there to see us through

READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY?

There’s reading then there’s really reading where you study & absorb what you’re reading, books we call a good read, books that inspire , books that encourage  digging a little deeper by referencing certain words, studying  a topic, knowing my love for books a friend passed on a few from her collection, with titles like

KNOWING GOD”S WORD

ABSOLUTE SURRENDER

HOSTING THE PRESENCE

THESE ARE THE DAYS OF ELIJAH

THE FIRE OF HIS HOLINESS

WHICH NONE CAN SHUT

NEST ABOVE THE ABYSS

I can’t wait to get into them & share with you what they’re all about, how about you? how you like to read your books? do you like  to read? do you truly love to read or just you feel you have to read?

we sometimes read the paper  to be reading it to see what’s going on, we read through magazines mostly awing at the pictures, skipping most of the articles, we all read in some form or fashion, when it comes to God’s word is reading along with the pastor the only time you read it, do you feel you have to read it because,you’re told to read it or do you love  to read it,absorb  it, single out certain words  dig out the meaning

for example say you single out the word home you find it’s meaning a lot different than a house, what does the word home mean to the Virtuous women in proverbs, a home provides shelter, isn’t this what the Mimi nit woman did?

I’d like to encourage you to read more, to absorb what you read & look at words in a different light, you’ll be amazed how deep reading can take you  so keep a notebook, pen & dictionary close by & begin to feed your soul!

ARE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD?

 

It is in those times when we feel we’re on the battlefield that Jesus is right there in front of us surrounding us with that hedge of protection, no matter what bullets the enemy shoots at us we will not perish, sure we will be wounded, scarred & even discouraged at times but we will perish because we are surrounded by that hedge of protection if we are on the Lords side

 

…………REST………..

 

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Rest”? we all could use some of that, couldn't we? In Genesis we find that God rested on the seventh day(Gen.2:2) throughout the middle of Gods word we find we can rest in Jesus knowing whatever comes our way we can find peace because God is able to supply all of our needs (Matt.11:28) in the end we find rest from our labors (Rev.14:13)

REST….  the act or state of ceasing from work,activity,or motion Peace,ease or refreshment from sleeping (dictionary)

notice how the dictionary connects the word rest with peace, all through God's word he tells us if we will rest in him,he will will give us peace

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

I shall not want

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures,he leadeth me beside the still waters

He restoreth my soul, he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name sake

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies, thou annointtest my head with oil, my cup runneth over

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever

PSALM 23

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

(John 10:27)

 

 

 

SHELTERED FROM THE STORMS

 

It hasn’t been that long ago that our town suffered a tremendous blow from tornados & now they ‘ve popped their ugly little heads back up with devastation & death all around surrounding areas, we pray for peace & recovery for those in need as well as give him praise for keeping his hand on our families

as winds are blowing,trees are crackling,sounds of heavy rain along with sirens going off I was reminded of another storm long ago with a man on board whom when awaken simply said peace be still & turned to those who were sore afraid & asked why are ye so fearful, how is it that ye have no faith?

and there arose a great storm of wind and the waves beat into the ship so that it was now full,and he was in the hinder part of the ship asleep on a pillow and they awake him and say unto him Master careest thou not that we perish? And he arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea peace be still and the wind ceased and there was a great calm,and he said unto them why are ye so fearful?how is it that ye have no faith? (Matt.4:37-40)

It was Peter’s faith that allowed him to walk on the water,it was when his fear overtook his faith that he began to sink, don’t let fear overtake your  faith,keep your eyes on Jesus and you will hear that still small voice saying shhhhhh peace be still