Shining in the Darkness

“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.” [1]

“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” [2]

“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” [3]

I am thankful for God causing His amazing His grace to shine in and through us. Jesus Christ, God’s Son, is the light of the world. Jesus shines into and through His people. In Him, we shine even when darkness surrounds us.

[1] Daniel 12:3
[2] 2 Corinthians 4:6
[3] Philippians 2:14-15

All Kingdoms Handed Over To Holy People

“…And truth was thrown to the ground.” [1]

“He (the anti-Christ) will speak against the Most High and oppress His holy people and try to change the set times and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time. BUT the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed forever. THEN the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey Him.” [2]

“When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” [3]

The current trend to criminalize truth-tellers and to silence those who honor JESUS CHRIST as LORD is coming to an end. Those who live godly lives shall be honored by God. Wonderful days are ahead for those who love God and keep His commandments.

[1] Daniel 8:11

[2] Daniel 7:25-27

[3] Luke 21:28

Exalting Elohim For The Elderly

“Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, Lord, to help me.” [1]

“In You, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go. Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” [2]

“They (those who don’t favor me) say, ‘God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for no one will rescue him.’ Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me.” [3]

“As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise You more and more. My mouth will tell of Your righteous deeds, of Your saving acts all day long—though I know not how to relate them all. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come.” [4]

“Though You have made me see troubles, many and bitter, You will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth You will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once more.” [5]

“Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to His glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.” [6]

[1] Psalm 70:1
[2] Psalm 71:1, 3, 9
[3] Psalm 71:11-12
[4] Psalm 71:14-15, 18
[5] Psalm 71:20-21
[6] Psalm 72:18-19

Noah Heeded God's Warning

“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.” [1]

FAITH

“By faith.” Noah believed what seemed impossible.

FEAR

“Moved with fear.” Faith molded him, but fear moved him

OBEDIENCE

Faith and fear together led Noah to obey God.

[1] Hebrews 11:7