Greetings sisters who obey our Lord!
Another day for us to do that in the many ways that are in front of us.
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)1 John 1:1-2
That is our Saviour!
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
2 Peter 1:16-18
They saw Him and walked with Him and lived life together. Today by faith we believe Him and all He taught.
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
John 20:29
We are blessed.
Here's some more ways we are blessed if these things describe us which they do if we are truly in Christ.
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Matthew 5:3-11
We know the Word speaks about people's actions that come from the heart and people tend to focus on the bad things. On the other hand, if a person has a lot of good fruit in their lives this too is coming from their heart. We know the heart of man is wicked...yet God gives us new hearts and while we still battle sin and the flesh there is much good coming from the new heart. Sisters have pure hearts...made clean by the blood of Christ and renewed by the Spirit! Isn't that awesome?!
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:1 Timothy 1:5
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.2 Timothy 2:22
I love thinking about pure hearts! They are such rare things in this dark world and are precious.
And yes we know all saints can fail. We see that in the Word including Peter in Galatians. But we just do not continue in sin but repent of it and strive to do better right sisters? So let's not be discouraged but let it keep us humble knowing we are still in these corrupt earthly bodies. It helps us to trust in Him and lean on Him for our strength, our help, and our hope.
I was thinking of this scripture and love it...
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.Matthew 11:29
That is our precious Saviour! Let us take His yoke and learn of Him. Rest for our souls...what a gift! Rest in Him sisters where no one can trouble you...including satan though he can and will try to.
Sometimes we may find ourselves taking man's words and what he thinks of us too highly. Let's not care about that so much sisters. Let us learn to only care about what the Lord thinks of us. Even the most godly saint can be so very wrong. And then there's many people in the corrupt churches that tell people they're fine even living in wilful sin so you see we never want to stand before the Lord with man's words about us as meaning anything. We need to be fully responsible for ourselves. Let us all be humble and lowly and meek one towards another. There's something beautiful and refreshing when people are like that one to another. There's no pride or lording over or 'church hierachy'...just people loving each other in the Lord in humility knowing they're all in the same boat of needing a Saviour and having the same struggles of the flesh...which they help each other with if they can.
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:5-7
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Colossians 3:12-15
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.Ephesians 4:2-3
God's precious good ways to live by. And as we know they're very hard to come by in these last days of so few who really want to obey them and live by them. And obviously living by all of God's words and not just some. But let us each just be responsible for ourselves. And if we have the opportunity, provoke other sisters to love and good works which in a way I'm trying to do here:-) Hard really cuz we're all scattered but just do our best and this is the best what the Lord gave us! God allowed man to put together technology...so let's use it for His glory and to bless others with!
I had to do a lot of this today...
Going through them and separating the good parts from the sprouts and rot. The good thing about onions is the layers they have and if the outter layer is a little past it the rest may still be fine! Either way good blessings going into the freezer.
Just some Proverbs 31 works I guess and I'm sure you're having your own to occupy in! Good job sisters. Keep being about your godly woman's business whatever that is for you. And know the Lord sees!
Sometimes all earthly work can seem mundane and so temporary and even vain. But I remind myself that God made this world and us creatures who need to eat and clothe ourselves and work as God created and commands us to do...so it's not in vain! We can bring God glory by obeying Him and not rebelling against Him like most everyone is. Labours in the Lord are not in vain!
I was just sewing and being super thankful to have good works to do.
Flowers for my sisters:-)
Let us remember the seriousness of this life.
So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
Matthew 13:49-51
I like how Jesus asked them if they understood. We know He loved His disciples. And He loved people to warn about the judgement on those who do not believe and who practice sin. Let us love Him so much by obeying Him with all that we are.
It's serious if you don't love/obey Him...
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.1 Corinthians 16:22
Let us love Him sisters, more and more, as we grow in the knowledge of Him and all He has done! Glory to His holy name for ever!
I think that's all from me for today. Just sharing random thoughts and encouragement for you:-) Just human words which it's your responsibility to test to the Word as I have also done first but of course I'm not infallible.
Hold fast to Christ sisters! I'm really pondering how when anyone is straying from the truth they are leaving Christ and need to get back to focusing on Him and His truth which is all through the New Testament. I see how Paul focused on Christ as the gospel and how we should also. Not the churchianity 'christ' but the real Saviour of the Bible. We don't need more of man's sermons or books or teachings on Him. We need the pure Word that teaches us all we need that pertains to life and godliness.
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter 1:2-4
Hold fast my sisters!
Love in Christ,
Sister Chayil
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