PSALM 19

In this very first day of 2007,
I want to make a decree of Psalm 19 :

1 The heavens tell about the glory of God.
The skies show that his hands created them.

2 Day after day they speak about it.
Night after night they make it known.

3 But they don't speak or use words.
No sound is heard from them.

4 At the same time, their voice goes out into the whole earth.
Their words go out from one end of the world to the other.
God has set up a tent in the heavens for the sun.

5 The sun is like a groom coming out of the room
where he spent his wedding night.
The sun is like a great runner who takes delight in running a race.

6 It rises at one end of the heavens.
Then it moves across to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.

7 The law of the Lord is perfect.
It gives us new strength.
The laws of the Lord can be trusted.
They make childish people wise.

8 The rules of the Lord are right.
They give joy to our hearts.
The commands of the Lord shine brightly.
They give light to our minds.

9 The law that brings respect for the Lord is pure.
It lasts forever.
The directions the Lord gives are true.
All of them are completely right.

10 They are more priceless than gold.
They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold.
They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.

11 I am warned by them.
When I obey them, I am greatly rewarded.

12 Can I know my mistakes?
Forgive my hidden faults.

13 Keep me also from the sins I want to commit.
May they not be my master.
Then I will be without blame.
I will not be guilty of any great sin against your law.

14 Lord, may the words of my mouth
and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in your eyes.
You are my Rock and my Redeemer.

Amen and Amen.

01012007
2:55pm Singapore time

Throne Room Intimacy

I was laughing with tears when reading this article.
Lord Jesus, when is my turn to have the same wonderful Throne Room Intimacy with You? This is my heart cry and Lord You heard it!

Throne Room Intimacy - by Tina Dyer

Dear saints,

What I share with you this night is now imbedded in my heart as one of my most beautiful times with the my bridegroom.To my amazement, it occured on Christmas night. The Lord just keeps on giving and giving of Himself.While in a prophetic chat room , the anointing of the Lord was quite evident to all attending.A friend of mine noted that he was in the throne room with the Lord and made a call for others to come. I simply closed my eyes and said, " Jesus, You know how much I desire this very thing"....Then as I sat at my desk, still awake, still fully functional and able to type, my eyes were opened and I began to be in two places at one time. I will try to describe the journey to the best of my ability but know that words could never do it justice.I began to travel through space and time, through another dimension, somewhere in the heavenlies. I was aware of many different atmospheres and layers. There were formations in the air that were not shown to me just what they were.I saw colors that intermingled and the colors themselves were ALIVE. It is most difficult to describe. But the colors seemed to have tiny lights and particles that had live within each part. They almost seemed to dance and move with grace and unity.I then noticed many different portals. They were golden yellow in color and were different sizes and lengths. There was some type of suction within them that drew me through the clear tunnel, up and through, into another realm. Suddenly, I lay suspended in the air as if on something. I was face down and lay prostrate.I looked below and saw armies. They were evil armies and were gathered in different rankings. They consisted of demonic beings and there was great confusion in the camp. These armies were at different levels in the heavenlies. There was noise, metal clamoring, yelling and much fighting in the ranks. Smoke billowed forth into the air. It was hideously ugly to see.I then became aware of someone directly behind me. I felt that it could be Jesus. My friend, who was also in the room, was also in the throne room at the same time. He saw me but I could not see him. I asked him if it was Jesus, he said " yes".I so wanted to look at Him but was terrified. My face was buried in my hands. I wanted to see Him so desperately but felt shame. Then the most remarkable thing occured, I felt the hand of the Lord, touch my back, just as my friend said " He is touching you"...it occured at the exact moment in time. The others in the room marveled at how strong the anointing was. There was such an intense presence of the Lords love that was being poured out.Then the Lord stroked my back and then held His hand on it. His hand then went INTO my back until it reached my heart. He held my heart and took away the shame.Whoa.....Then He turned me over gently and my eyes beheld my JESUS...my sweet Jesus.....Oh my word, I saw His face, I saw Him.....my mind was blown. This has been my hearts cry for years and now it has come to pass. His face was in complete full expression of great joy. He threw His head back and was laughing. The amazing thing that struck me was that He never took His eyes off mine from the time I first met His glance. That is just how much in love He is with His Bride.He took me in His arms and we embraced in such a grip that I will never forget. I never wanted that moment to end. He then began to rock me back and forth like a Father would his child. He gave me comfort like I have never known. I was aware of others that were now in great celebration. I knew that the Father had stood up and was giving His approval to Jesus although I could not see Him.Jesus then stood and stretched forth His hand for mine. I laid my hand in His and He walked us onto the sea of glass. I was aware of angels and many witnesses who had gathered around us. I looked back at where Jesus had been sitting on His throne and to my astonishment, He was STILL THERE. He was also with me ready to dance with me. Then I remembered that He was omnipresent although somehow now seeing it in this manner, helped make it more understandable. He was still interceding day and night on behalf of the saints. What an amazing God we serve.As we began to dance, He adorned me in a beautiful gown that was blue and green in color. It had blue and green stones as well as diamonds but was weightless. There was also gold trim and many layers of sheer fabric that flowed as we danced. Somehow, we danced like the best ballroom dancers I have ever seen. He threw me in the air and twirled me around and laughed with joy. It was so glorious. Then from above, doves were released over us. They encircled us as we danced. One dove flew into the center. It had a single rose in its mouth and it flew to Jesus. He took the rose without reverting His eyes still and gave me the rose. Then we went into a garden which was greener than green and more beautiful than words could describe. We had a very intimate time together which I am not going to share at this time. Then I left the room and went to spend time alone with the Lord in which He showed me some things that pertained to my own family.The experience was one that changed my entire life and I know that there is even so much more glory to be seen. I await with bated breath for the next adventure.....What I would encourage others to do is to seek Him and His face. Hunger to know Him more. Don't seek just what His hands can provide but rather seek HIM. Surely He will hear a hunger like that.

I pray that this blessed you......my love to you,In Christ Jesus,Tina Dyer

"For You are my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness." 2 Samuel 22:29

PAUL'S REVELATORY EXPERIENCE OF JESUS

St Paul's initial revelatory encounter was full of sights and sounds that both bewildered and amazed him and his traveling companions.
"On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. About noon, O king, (Agrippa) as I was on the road, I saw a light from Heaven brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions. We all fell face down, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads." Acts 26:12-14

The Lord spoke to Paul in his mother's tongue, so that the message would be instantly and easily comprehended.

Paul then responded to the Lord by asking a question,
"Who are you Lord?" Acts 26:15

"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Now get up and stand on your feet. Acts 26:15-16
Jesus made Himself known to Paul.

"I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you." Acts 26:16
The Lord laid out a clear lifestyle application for Paul's Kingdom calling.

"I am sending you to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Me." Acts 26:18

The promise of protection and the nearness of Christ to Paul throughout his daily trials and tribulations:
"I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles." Acts 26:17

"The Lord stood near Paul and said, 'Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome!'" Acts 23:11

Paul obeyed the Heavenly vision that had been entrusted to him, believing in God for help and assistance each day.
"So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from Heaven." Acts 26:19

He preached,
"First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds." Acts 26:20

Paul used his revelatory and relational experience of Christ to preach with all his heart, believing for a harvest of souls. His preaching was intertwined with prophetic revelation.
"...so I stand here and testify to small and great alike, saying nothing beyond what Moses and the prophets said would happen--that the Christ would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim the light to His own people and to the Gentiles." Acts 26:22-23

Paul longed for King Agrippa and his hearers to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
"King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do. Then Agrippa said to Paul, 'Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?' Paul replied, 'Short time or long--I pray that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.'" Acts 26:27-29

Note taken from: Catherine Brown

Lord, I thank you for the example we find in the life of Saint Paul. Help us to use our relational experience of Christ to witness to the unsave ones around us. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!

GRACE

Praise the Lord for revelation of the word "GRACE" given to Kay Koon yesterdasy.

G - Go! Seek the Lord
R - Rest in His bosom
A - Ask for His mercy
C - Cry for His help
E - Extol His Name

Yes Lord,
Help us to always seek you, rest in you, delight in you, commit all our ways to you and extol your Holy Name through our worship and praise.
Amen

Words to Ponder

Scriptures for meditation and prayer for this week (18-24/12)

Psalm 119:31
I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; Do not let me be put to shame.

Psalm 19:13
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me: Then shall I be upright, And I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we are looking in a mirror that gives only a dim (blurred) reflection [of reality as in a riddle or enigma], but then [when perfection comes] we shall see in reality and face to face! Now I know in part (imperfectly), but then I shall know and understand fully and clearly, even in the same manner as I have been fully and clearly known and understood by God.”

Psalm 29:4
The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is majestic.

Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Job 11:15
Then you will lift up your face without shame; You will stand firm and without fear

Daniel11:32
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits

Proverbs 10:25
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, But the righteous stands firm forever.

Psalm 33:5
The LORD loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of his unfailing love.

Psalm 115:1
Not to us, O LORD, Not to us. But to your name be the glory, Because of your love and faithfulness.

Prayer:
Father, I thank you for saying to us “Hold fast; do not let go, until I have shown you My faithfulness.”
Help me Lord to trust in your words and delight in You. Always.
In Jesus Name, Amen.

Removing the Stones by Al Thomas

In a vision, I saw people trying to move a huge stone. Behind the stone were the answers to prayer requests that have piled up for years. The stone was over one hundred feet high and weighed many tons. In spite of its massive size, I could see crowds of people pushing with all of their might to move the stone. It was a fruitless effort. Many grew weary, became discouraged, and walked away. A few people tried to chip away at the stone with primitive tools, but the tools started to break and fall apart, so they also gave up. Another group (brimming with confidence) brought in the latest heavy construction mountain-moving machines. The crowd got excited when the "big boys" showed up with the "big toys." Then quickly, faces frowned when they failed to even dent the stone. Some people devoted their entire life to the stone, either by trying to push it, beg it to move, or even explode it. Then there were others who just talked about the stone. Some said, "It's God's will for the stone never to be moved." Others said, "It will be moved in God's time, not ours, it is not our business to move the stone, just let things be as they are." Then the vision changed as I saw a small remnant of people (Zechariah 8:12) who seemed to take a different approach to the problem. They were dressed in white and they carried slings. They had no tools. They didn't even try to move the stone. Instead, they intently looked at the stone (Acts 3:4), and then they looked up (Psalm 34:5). They seemed to mumble something at the stone and speak to the Heavens. After speaking to one another and to Heaven, they waited (Psalm 130:5-6). Then, the massive stone started to move! It only moved one inch and then stopped. Afterwards, one of people dressed in white walked over to the stone and commanded it to completely open. Many were startled when the enormous stone started to roll. Then, it broke into many pieces, and someone said, "Save the pieces, we'll need them later." Then I saw there was another stone--a "second stone" still there. God Says, "FIRST, I'M REMOVING THE STONE OF UNBELIEF" "Faith in Me is not human confidence; it is a manifestation of My Spirit." The Lord says, "Do you recall the father who said, 'Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief?' (Mark 9:24). I'm about to help you with your unbelief. Do you also recall when I dispatched two women to Jesus' tomb (to anoint His body)? As they went on their way, one said to another, 'Who shall roll away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?' (Mark 16:3). Even though they did not know how the stone would be moved, they still went to the tomb! I gave them the faith to go. I want my children to revisit their personal tomb. They also will find the stone has been removed and answered prayers resurrected. I am giving the Church the same faith I gave them. I am going to remove the stone that hinders My faith from operating in you. When those women saw the stone removed, they believed. Faith in Me is not human confidence; it is a manifestation of My Spirit. I am about to remove the stone of unbelief and pour out My gift of Faith on multitudes (1 Corinthians 12: 9). Yet, I will not do what you can do." God says, "NOW, YOU REMOVE THE STONE THAT HOLDS YOUR MIRACLE" "It is your time and your moment." The Lord says, "Before Lazarus was raised from the dead, no one wanted to remove the stone because he had been dead too long (John 11:39). Some of you have waited so long for the stones of unbelief to be removed, you almost gave up, feeling too much time had passed. You became afraid of what you might find behind them. Now is not the time to have fear, but to have faith and power (2 Timothy 1:7). Behind the stone is not death, but Life! (John 10:10). I am telling you to remove the "second stone!" Behind it is the resurrection of your miracle, your healing, and provision! It is your time and your moment. If not now, when? Your Lazarus is waiting, call it forth! Now that I've removed the stone of unbelief, you can call forth your miracle (John 11:23; Acts 9:40). The tomb is wide open. You're on the verge of your answer, but it's time to do your part. The grip of death that held you can go (Acts 2:24), your emptiness can be changed to fullness (John 1:16), and your family's salvation can come (Acts 16:30). Tell the second stone to move, you will be stunned at how quickly it breaks into pieces." God Says, "NEXT, PICK UP THE PIECES, THEY ARE YOUR WEAPONS!" The Lord says, "The stones that were used against you and held back your victory, must now be used against your enemies (I Samuel 17:40). Oh, in case you've been wondering...that's a sling in your hand. Place one of the stones in it and begin to throw them at all the Goliaths in your life. You will see them knocked to the ground! (1 Samuel 17:49). Others will flee even before you throw the stone. Take notice that each stone has a Scripture verse on it. You're being called up to the plate, and angelic witnesses and the saints of old are waiting on you and surrounding you (Hebrews 12:1). What the enemy used for evil, you will now use for good (Genesis 50:20). This is battle time (Ephesians 6:10-17). This time it's really Me (Numbers 23:19) and you're really ready. Now, like David, pick up a stone, put it in the sling, take aim, and fire." "...AND DAVID PREVAILED OVER THE PHILISTINE WITH A SLING AND A STONE." (1 Samuel 17:50)
Al Thomas

Lord, Thank you for this powerful vision. Help us to remove the stones of unbelief and the stones that hold our miracles.
Amen!

Simeon and Anna

During this time of year, we reflect and celebrate the birth of our Messiah, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. It is good to read the story of Simeon and Anna.

Luke 2:25-38
25Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout , and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 27And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law, 28[Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said, 29And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart in peace, according to Your word. 30For with my [own] eyes I have seen Your Salvation, 31Which You have ordained and prepared before all peoples,
32A Light for revelation to the Gentiles and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. 33And His father and mother were marveling at what was said about Him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against-- 35And a sword will pierce through your own soul also--that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed. 36And there was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband seven years from her maidenhood, 37And as a widow even for eighty-four years. She did not go out from the temple enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer. 38And she too came up at that same hour, and she returned thanks to God and talked of [Jesus] to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem

Simeon and Anna were two people who were watching and expecting! Simeon was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him (Vs 25). It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. When Simeon saw the child, he knew He was the Promise that he had been waiting to embrace.
Anna was advanced in years, a widow who was eighty-four years old. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers (Vs37). When she saw what she had been praying and interceding for through the years she immediately began to give thanks.

Oh Lord,
How I desire to have such faith and patience to wait upon the Lord’s promise to be fulfilled as Simeon and Anna did. Help me!
Amen

The Tears of Jesus by James Goll

Gospel Accounts of The Tears of Jesus:

John 11:33-35, "When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. 'Where have you laid him?' He asked. 'Come and see, Lord,' they replied. Jesus wept."

Luke 19:41, "As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it."

Matthew 26:38, "Then He said to them, 'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.'"

When Jesus saw the throngs of people who were suffering as a result of their sins, He was moved with compassion for them. Often, He even wept over them.

Thank you Lord for your love and compassion for those who mourn.

God Sees Every Tear

Psalm 56:8-13,
"Thou hast taken account of my wanderings; put my tears in Thy bottle; are they not in Thy book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; this I know, that God is for me.
In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Thy vows are binding upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to Thee. For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, indeed my feet from stumbling, so that I may walk before God in the light of the living."

2 Kings 20:5,
"Return and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, ''Thus says the Lord, the God of your father David, "I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord...'"

Father, I thank you for seeing our tears because of your love for us.

What Will God Do With Our Tears?:

Isaiah 25:8, "He will swallow up death for all time, and the Lord God will wipe tears away from all faces, and He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; for the Lord has spoken."

Revelation 7:17, "For the Lamb in the center of the throne shall be their Shepherd, and shall guide them to springs of the water of life; and God shall wipe every tear from their eyes."

Revelation 21:4, "And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."

Halleluah! Praise God! He will wipe every tear in Heaven!
No more tears of mourning in Heaven!

Dear Lord Jesus,
grant us the gift of tears and a compassionate heart to see life spring forth from situations and circumstances that seem so lifeless. Lord, we desire Your heart. As Ezekiel cried out, "Rend not our garments but rend our hearts and let streams of tears flow in the wastelands to see life spring up."
Amen.

Delight in the Lord

Isaiah 58:14:
"Then you shall delight yourself in the LORD; And I will cause you to ride on the high hills of the earth, And feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of the LORD has spoken."

Psalm 37:4:
"Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart."

Colossians 3:2:
"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."

My Prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus,
I confess that I need to be resting and relaxing in Your arms daily.
Today, let the light of Your countenance shine on me as I delight in You. Amen!
I also pray that You begins to show me Your perspective on things.
Thank you Lord. I love You.

Primary Redemptive Names of God

The Primary Redemptive Names of God
By Paul Keith Davis

Psalms 23 contains eight redemptive names of Jehovah:
1) Jehovah Rohi - "Jehovah is my shepherd...." (Psalms 23:1)
Thus the Lord is the feeder to provide for us, keeper to protect us, companion to cheer us, friend to help us, pastor to comfort us, and herdsman near to us, as His frequent revelations prove.

2) Jehovah Jireh - "I shall not want." (Psalms 23:1)
The Lord Will Provide (Genesis 22:14) - As Elohim, God demanded the sacrifice of Isaac, but as Jehovah He made complete provision of a substitute for the son Abraham willingly offered. The place of this miracle is important. It is the first recorded instance in scripture of the naming of a place after a divine interposition or manifestation.

3) Jehovah Shalom - The Lord is my peace. (Psalms 23:2) "He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters."
The word "Peace", and words directly related to it, appear over 400 times in scripture. It is one of the most precious and fundamentally essential ingredients for a believer to be at peace with God and know the peace of God. It relates to a harmonious relationship obtained through reconciliation of a debt paid in full. Peace or "Shalom" is often translated--welfare, good health, prosperity, favor, rest whole, finished, restitution or repay and perfect.

4) Jehovah Rophi - The Lord, my healer. (Psalms 23:3) "He restores my soul."
The Lord Our Physician (Exodus 15:26) "I am Jehovah thy healer"
He healed all of our diseases, spiritual as well as physical. (Psalms 103:3)
He also heals the broken in heart (Psalms 147:3),
and for those who are backsliding, He is their healer as well (Jeremiah 3:22).
The scriptures also clearly indicate the removal of bodily infirmity (Genesis 20:17; Matthew 4:23).

5) Jehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord is righteousness. (Psalms 23:3) "He leadeth me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake."
The Lord Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 33:16)
To the glory of the gospel, is that Jehovah Tsidkenu became flesh and was made unto us righteousness. (1 Corinthians 1:30)

6) Jehovah Nissi - The Lord is my banner. (Psalms 23:5) "He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
"The Lord Our Banner (Exodus 17:15-16)
Jehovah Nissi in literal Hebrew means "A hand upon the throne of Jehovah".

7) Jehovah M'Kaddesh - The Lord my sanctifier. (Psalms 23:5) "He anoints my head with oil.
"The Lord Who Sanctifies (Exodus 31:13) "I am Jehovah M'Kaddesh - The Lord who sanctifies you".- moral and spiritual purity
The term holiness is from the Hebrew word "Kodesh" and is allied to "sanctify". It is translated as dedicate, consecrate, hallow, and holy in various translations.
In the New Testament, many scriptures relate to the process of sanctification, the sum of which are provided to the church through the atoning work of Christ:
SANCTIFIED By Truth (John 15:3; 17:17)
SANCTIFIED By the Blood (Hebrews 13:12)
SANCTIFIED By Faith (Acts 26:18)
SANCTIFIED By Prayer (I Timothy 4:5)

8) Jehovah Shammah - The Lord is there. (Psalms 23:4) "...thou art with me."
(Ezekiel 48:35) The name of the city revealed through Ezekiel is Jehovah Shammah - the Lord is There.

9) Jehovah Tsebahoth - The Lord of Hosts (I Samuel 1:3)
This reference for Jehovah appears 14 times in the book of Haggai and 24 times in the book of Malachi. In Zechariah, the Lord of Hosts occurs 53 times.
When Joshua asked the question, "are you for us or against us"; the reply came, "I am Prince of the Host of Jehovah", therefore Joshua humbly surrendered his sword to Jehovah Tsebahoth.
The whole of His creation is under His control and obeys His sovereign command, willingly or otherwise. He is:
o Lord of all angelic hosts (I Kings 22:19)
o The Lord of all steller things (Genesis 1:16)
o The Lord of all the feathered hosts (I Kings 17:2-7)
o The Lord of all the animal hosts (Isaiah 11:6)
o The Lord of all the human hosts (Isaiah 40:15)
o The Lord of the satanic hosts (Matthew 28:18)

Jehovah Heleyon - The Lord Most High
This title reveals God as the high and lofty one that inhabits eternity (Isaiah 57:15). It is prophetically speaking of Jehovah's reign over the earth at the time of Israel's restoration or the restoration of God's chosen people.

Jehovah-Makkeh - The Lord Who Smites (Ezekiel 7:9) "You shall know that I am Jehovah-Makkeh", the Lord who smites thee.
According to Hosea 6:1-2 “ For He has torn us but He will heal us; He has wounded us but He will bandage us. He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, that we may live before Him."

Jehovah Gmolah - The God of Recompense (Jeremiah 51:6)
In Jeremiah 51, the Lord declares that He will severely punish Babylon because of their harsh dealing with Israel, thereby revealing Himself as the God of retribution.
Retribution and recompense belong only to him. Vengeance is His, and He promised to repay (Deuteronomy 32:35; 2 Thessalonians 1:8).

It is good to learn the wonderful Names of God in this Christmas season.

God's Reminder

Romans11:33-36
33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable (inscrutable, unsearchable) are His judgments (His decisions)! And how untraceable (mysterious, undiscoverable) are His ways (His methods, His paths)!
34 For who has known the mind of the Lord and who has understood His thoughts, or who has [ever] been His counselor?
35 Or who has first given God anything that he might be paid back or that he could claim a recompense?
36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. [For all things originate with Him and come from Him; all things live through Him, and all things center in and tend to consummate and to end in Him.] To Him be glory forever! Amen (so be it).
Isaiah 55
6 Seek, inquire for, and require the Lord while He may be found [claiming Him by necessity and by right]; call upon Him while He is near.
7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have love, pity, and mercy for him, and to our God, for He will multiply to him His abundant pardon.
8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
10 For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11 So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
12 For you shall go out [from the spiritual exile caused by sin and evil into the homeland] with joy and be led forth [by your Leader, the Lord Himself, and His word] with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree; and it shall be to the Lord for a name of renown, for an everlasting sign [of jubilant exaltation] and memorial [to His praise], which shall not be cut off.
Proverbs14:12
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death.
Psalms37:23
The steps of a [good] man are directed and established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself with his every step].

My prayer:
Understand [this], my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry.(James1:19)
(Proverbs3:6-9)
In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.
Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil.
It shall be health to your nerves and sinews, and marrow and moistening to your bones.
Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency [from righteous labors] and with the firstfruits of all your income;
So shall your storage places be filled with plenty, and your vats shall be overflowing with new wine.
Amen and Amen!
Lord, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Amen!

Words from James Goll

John 16:13
But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future].
o Holy Spirit reveals to us the prophetic words of God.

1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we are looking in a mirror that gives only a dim (blurred) reflection [of reality as in a riddle or enigma], but then [when perfection comes] we shall see in reality and face to face! Now I know in part (imperfectly), but then I shall know and understand fully and clearly, even in the same manner as I have been fully and clearly known and understood [by God].
o For now we will only see in part and know/understand in part, but God's words promise that we'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us! Halleluah! Praise God!

Romans 13:11-14:"Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.
It Is Time to:
o Awaken from sleep.
o Lay aside the deeds of darkness.
o Put on the armor of light, especially the sword of the Spirit.
o Behave properly by walking in proper boundaries.
o Be watchful for strife and jealousy.
o Put on the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
o Make no provision for the flesh.

This is my prayer for myself and everyone who read this blog:

Ephesians 1:18 - I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.

Amen.

Roman 7

羅 馬 書 7 ( Romans7)
1 弟 兄 们 ， 我 现 在 对 明 白 律 法 的 人 说 ， 你 们 岂 不 晓 得 律 法 管 人 是 在 活 着 的 时 候 麽 ？ 2 就 如 女 人 有 了 丈 夫 ， 丈 夫 还 活 着 ， 就 被 律 法 约 束 ； 丈 夫 若 死 了 ， 就 脱 离 了 丈 夫 的 律 法 。 3 所 以 丈 夫 活 着 ， 他 若 归 於 别 人 ， 便 叫 淫 妇 ； 丈 夫 若 死 了 ， 他 就 脱 离 了 丈 夫 的 律 法 ， 虽 然 归 於 别 人 ， 也 不 是 淫 妇 。 4 我 的 弟 兄 们 ， 这 样 说 来 ， 你 们 藉 着 基 督 的 身 体 ， 在 律 法 上 也 是 死 了 ， 叫 你 们 归 於 别 人 ， 就 是 归 於 那 从 死 里 复 活 的 ， 叫 我 们 结 果 子 给 神 。 5 因 为 我 们 属 肉 体 的 时 候 ， 那 因 律 法 而 生 的 恶 欲 就 在 我 们 肢 体 中 发 动 ， 以 致 结 成 死 亡 的 果 子 。
6 但 我 们 既 然 在 捆 我 们 的 律 法 上 死 了 ， 现 今 就 脱 离 了 律 法 ， 叫 我 们 服 事 主 ， 要 按 着 心 灵 （ 心 灵 ： 或 作 圣 灵 ） 的 新 样 ， 不 按 着 仪 文 的 旧 样 。 7 这 样 ， 我 们 可 说 甚 麽 呢 ？ 律 法 是 罪 麽 ？ 断 乎 不 是 ！ 只 是 非 因 律 法 ， 我 就 不 知 何 为 罪 。 非 律 法 说 不 可 起 贪 心 ， 我 就 不 知 何 为 贪 心 。 8 然 而 罪 趁 着 机 会 ， 就 藉 着 诫 命 叫 诸 般 的 贪 心 在 我 里 头 发 动 ； 因 为 没 有 律 法 ， 罪 是 死 的 。 9 我 以 前 没 有 律 法 是 活 着 的 ； 但 是 诫 命 来 到 ， 罪 又 活 了 ， 我 就 死 了 。 10 那 本 来 叫 人 活 的 诫 命 ， 反 倒 叫 我 死 ； 11 因 为 罪 趁 着 机 会 ， 就 藉 着 诫 命 引 诱 我 ， 并 且 杀 了 我 。
12 这 样 看 来 ， 律 法 是 圣 洁 的 ， 诫 命 也 是 圣 洁 、 公 义 、 良 善 的 。
13 既 然 如 此 ， 那 良 善 的 是 叫 我 死 麽 ？ 断 乎 不 是 ！ 叫 我 死 的 乃 是 罪 。 但 罪 藉 着 那 良 善 的 叫 我 死 ， 就 显 出 真 是 罪 ， 叫 罪 因 着 诫 命 更 显 出 是 恶 极 了 。 14 我 们 原 晓 得 律 法 是 属 乎 灵 的 ， 但 我 是 属 乎 肉 体 的 ， 是 已 经 卖 给 罪 了 。 15 因 为 我 所 做 的 ， 我 自 己 不 明 白 ； 我 所 愿 意 的 ， 我 并 不 做 ； 我 所 恨 恶 的 ， 我 倒 去 做 。 16 若 我 所 做 的 ， 是 我 所 不 愿 意 的 ， 我 就 应 承 律 法 是 善 的 。 17 既 是 这 样 ， 就 不 是 我 做 的 ， 乃 是 住 在 我 里 头 的 罪 做 的 。 18 我 也 知 道 在 我 里 头 ， 就 是 我 肉 体 之 中 ， 没 有 良 善 。 因 为 ， 立 志 为 善 由 得 我 ， 只 是 行 出 来 由 不 得 我 。
19 故 此 ， 我 所 愿 意 的 善 ， 我 反 不 做 ； 我 所 不 愿 意 的 恶 ， 我 倒 去 做 。
20 若 我 去 做 所 不 愿 意 做 的 ， 就 不 是 我 做 的 ， 乃 是 住 在 我 里 头 的 罪 做 的 。 21 我 觉 得 有 个 律 ， 就 是 我 愿 意 为 善 的 时 候 ， 便 有 恶 与 我 同 在 。
22 因 为 按 着 我 里 面 的 意 思 （ 原 文 是 人 ） ， 我 是 喜 欢 神 的 律 ；
23 但 我 觉 得 肢 体 中 另 有 个 律 和 我 心 中 的 律 交 战 ， 把 我 掳 去 ， 叫 我 附 从 那 肢 体 中 犯 罪 的 律 。
24 我 真 是 苦 阿 ！ 谁 能 救 我 脱 离 这 取 死 的 身 体 呢 ？
25 感 谢 神 ， 靠 着 我 们 的 主 耶 稣 基 督 就 能 脱 离 了 。 这 样 看 来 ， 我 以 内 心 顺 服 神 的 律 ， 我 肉 体 却 顺 服 罪 的 律 了 。

罗马书七章写得很明确，罪藉着律法发动，非因律法，我不知什么是罪，但知道了，我却不能控制，所以一边内疚，一边继续犯罪。 [Our struggling with sins (Verses 7 - 24)]

调转自己的眼目，仰望基督 (Turn our eyes to Jesus)

如果自己是一个被基督宝血覆盖，领受他舍命相救的恩典的人，那么，我是否要去做主基督所不喜悦的事情？不是能不能，而是愿不愿。这就是在律法之下，和在恩典之下的区别。

约翰一书一章九节 (1 John1:9) :

我 们 若 认 自 己 的 罪 ， 神 是 信 实 的 ， 是 公 义 的 ， 必 要 赦 免 我 们 的 罪 ， 洗 净 我 们 一 切 的 不 义 。

我们只要认自己的罪，神是信实的，是公义的，必要赦免我们的罪，洗净我们一切的不义。

(24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25 Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! )

神不但因着基督的救赎，要赦免我们的罪，而且还要用基督的宝血，洗净我们一切的不义。这都不是我们自己做的，乃是圣灵在我们里面所做奇妙的工作，更新我们的心意，改变我们的价值观——从前我以为乐的，现在反以为苦；因为我得着那真实的喜乐，自然就弃绝那些虚空的东西。我们今天有主耶稣的同在，使我们的心灵得以畅快饱足，这是何等的福分！

追求我们的主，胜于一切，那么，我们一切的好处，也都在他的里面，他必使我们的心安稳，使我们的灵快乐，因为这原是他的救恩所预备的。

哈利路亚！Amen!

My Weekly Scripture Prayer

It has been my habit to have weekly scriptue prayer. I will pray and meditate according to the scripture for myself and my family. When I pray for my church and others, I also use scripture. I find it is the best way to pray because I pray according to God's word.

For this week (4/12-10/12) I choose Psalm 91

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust." 3 Surely He shall deliver me(thee) from the snare of the fowler and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover me(thee) with His feathers, and under His wings shalt I(thou) trust; His truth shall be my(thy) shield and buckler. 5 I(Thou) shalt not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flieth by day, 6 nor of the pestilence that walketh in darkness, nor of the destruction that layeth waste at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at my(thy) side, and ten thousand at thy right hand, but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Only with my(thine) eyes shalt I(thou) behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because I(thou) hast made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, my(thy) habitation, 10 there shall no evil befall me(thee), neither shall any plague come nigh my(thy) dwelling.
11 For He shall give His angels charge over me(thee) to keep me(thee) in all my(thy) ways. 12 They shall bear me(thee) up in their hands, lest I(thou) dash my(thy) foot against a stone. 13 I(Thou) shalt tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the dragon shalt I(thou) trample underfoot.

14 "Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he hath known My name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and show him My salvation."

Amen and Amen.

God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.

Proverbs 19:21

My Bible Study Note

Proverbs 19:21- "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."

This verse seems to tell us that God is not interested in our plans. God is only interested in His purpose. In this verse we also learn that:
1. Purpose is more important than plans.

2. Purpose is more powerful than plans. Many may plan, but the Lord's purposes prevail what He will do in a believer's life.

3. Before we were even born to make plans, God already had a purpose established for us before the foundations of the earth.

Father's Original Plan and Purpose for Mankind are revealed in the following scripture verses"
Genesis 1:26-27, "Then God said, 'Let Us make human beings in Our image, to be like Us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.' So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them."

God's original intent for mankind was to set up His Kingdom upon the earth and operate it through His children. Mankind includes both male and female walking beside one another, both equal and unique in His Kingdom. We have always been called to steward His Kingdom and His ways upon the earth. His desire has always been to bring His Kingdom in Heaven into the earth.

Jesus told us to pray this prayer:
(Matthew 6:10) "Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven."

We are given the keys of Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 16:19, "I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven."

Halleluah, Lets exercise the keys that has given to us by God's Grace to advance God's kingdom on earth.