A Bad Report
We all have received bad reports. Invariably, they are never pleasant to receive. Basically, on July 25 I received such a report. I went in for a screening mammogram. Less than an hour later when I returned home I had received a bad report from the screening. They wanted me to come in for more testing. One was for additional imaging and, if needed, an ultrasound.
I thank God for surrounding me in a cocoon of PEACE. Immediately, I thought what is this bad report? I thought it was wrong and not cancer. However, I did my due diligence. I inquired about making a follow-up appointment for additional testing. Not once did I panic or have anxiety about this bad report. God’s supernatural PEACE was surrounding me.
On August 7, I had my follow up appointment. After having to endure both tests, I received a good report before I left the lab. God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). Satan tries to shake us up with bad reports. God is above all things. (Psalm 96:3) When we know we are doing all God has called us to do, there is no need for fear. God is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19).When we are walking in God’s purpose for our lives, He will lead and guide us into those purposes. Satan’s lie, a bad report, is only a distraction to keep us from God’s BEST… Claim it! Love & Blessings!
The Wrath of God… The Love of God
In Jeremiah Chapter 32: 30 – 36 illustrates what evil the children of Israel brought on themselves. God’s anger and fury has been provoked time and time again. Finally, the soft landing is how God once again proclaims them as His people and He will be their God (Jeremiah 32:37-38).
Two take aways from these scriptures. Number one, sometimes the evil that is in our lives could be from our own doing as we see here in Jeremiah and throughout the Bible. When we are disobedient to God, ultimately we hurt ourselves. It is why God hates sin, because it destroys the people He loves. Secondly, our God loves us so much and with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3), why can’t we love him back the same from our hearts?
That is not to say we will be perfect. But when God examines our hearts He should see a deep abiding love we have for Him not some shallow, wishy washy, serve God with my lips and my heart is far from Him kind of love. Believe me, God knows the difference. Love & Blessing!
Jail Ministry Epiphany!
Some treasurers are meant to be shared. Here’s one…
We are studying The Fruit of the Spirit during my time with the ladies at the jail. This week we studied on the fruit of JOY. The young lady presenting did a beautiful job peppering her presentation with scriptures referencing to JOY. The Holy Spirit was moving during the presentation. At the end of her presentation, she said in amazement she never knew how simple what God is asking from us to have faith and believe! Adding, she never realized until now since she has been here (jail). We witnessed the scales being removed from her eyes… It was a BEAUTIFUL thing! I shared it is because God now has your attention.
The Bible says heaven rejoices when one sinner repents (Luke 15:7) I believe God hearing this young lady say these words put a big SMILE on His face! I told them we sometimes complicate the things God has asked us to do. He asks us to have faith and believe; He will do the rest! Once we have done what God has asked us to do, trust that He will do His part. It may not always LOOK like we expect, but it will give us the same results.
I pray this is an encouragement to YOU!
Thank you for your love and support.
Love & Blessings!