Today's Edification (18 January 2024)

Greetings sisters! 

(Thank you sister for the picture.) Good reminder for the day to remember we are not our own but His to do His will as His servants! Let us follow our Master's example of doing and completing the Father's will to the end!

Awesome and pretty blessings... 

(still going on the huge onion harvest!) 

When you have a 'problem' (good blessing one:-) like this... 

You have to try to squeeze zucchini into everything... 

...in the tomato soup and cooked on the side and in extras like this zucchini crumble/crisp dessert recipe which I made and am also posting here. Praise God for providing abundant daily food of good healthy veggies and other things! 

Peaceful lil cute creatures growing up fast. 

Next Luke reading here... 

Many things to ponder in that one of our Lord's return. He has gone (as if into a far country)...but He's coming again soon! Let's be ready! 

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Luke 21:28

Look up! Not around at all the troubles and tribulations that are coming. He told us not to be troubled about them. Will be hard in the flesh to endure when it fully comes but with anticipation of the joy to come afterwards we can have much hope! 

And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.

Mark 13:7

It's all in His hands! 

I wanted to read some scriptures on peace today! 

(Thank you sister for the scripture.) Truth in there that seems hidden from the world and false believers as they believe different things/lies. Glad to know how to love God and how to be loved of Him. 

Press onwards and upwards sister soldiers! Christ is our King! 

Love in Christ, 

Michaela

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Quiet and Peace

 

Greetings sisters! 

Hope you are all standing for the Lord's truth today! And even if you have busy lives doing all kinds of good things we can still have peace in the Lord can't we.

I wanted to share some scriptures on quiet and peace. I am blessed to live a mostly quiet life in the country. And even if a sister lived in a town or city she could live a godly life quietly going about her own business in the peace of God. Obviously we are to bear witness to the truth and be prepared with the gospel but we can live lives of quietness still. So let's refresh in the scriptures on some encouragement in this... 

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Isaiah 32:17

 

I love that don't you!

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Amen sisters and we go about our Titus 2 works or whatever the Lord has for us minding our own business as best we can and doing it unto the Lord. 

Can't forget this one that pertains to us godly women... 

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

1 Peter 3:4

 

We certainly want to be doing something which is of great price in the sight of God rather than in the sight of men. After all we know that which man highly esteems God abhors. But we women, sisters in Christ, are not caring what the world thinks of us but what God does. Most everyone may think we are strange if we strive to obey all of God's commands but the thoughts of man are only for a moment. If we overcome we get to be with the Father and all His holy saints for ever and ever! Now isn't that something worth striving for. Yes it is amen sisters?! 

And I share some older peaceful creation pictures and some with more scriptures. Glory to God for it all! 

 

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:1-4

I like that...a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. That's acceptable to God. We are strangers and pilgrims here and our home is above but we live our lives unto the Lord shining our lights for God's glory, living at peace the best we can, but we know the world will hate God's truth we stand for. He said that would be so! 

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 

When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:5-7

We can have peace amongst the believers... 

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

1 Thessalonians 5:13

 

We sisters can have peace amongst ourselves. I know that is certainly true with the few of you I am in daily communication with. We have peace amongst ourselves. Praise God for that. And that means we work through any misunderstandings, and we prefer others over ourselves in love. We want others to point out any sins or things that may not be the wisest or may not be the best witness in our lives. And we also are free to bring up a question or point out some area in a sister's life she may want to be aware of or look out for. All this at peace without offending or being offended by each other. If we are we kill our flesh and forgive and it's all in fervent love. I love this...being at peace amongst ourselves. It's certainly not overlooking sin and all getting along with a huge range of beliefs. No. It's all hating sin and loving right and wanting correction and to be pleasing to God and to all grow in Him together. It's such a blessing. God's ways are good! To all be united in doctrine and loving God is a beautiful and rare thing indeed! God's truth, and ways, and people are precious indeed! 

And this would be the opposite and what we don't want to have... 

For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

1 Corinthians 3:3

Which leads to this what we are to be having... 

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 

1 Corinthians 1:10

That is what is pleasing to God. What a blessing when everyone is striving towards that for God's glory! He is worthy of nothing less! 

Well perhaps that all edified and encouraged you sister saints! I hope so and I know the scriptures did! I leave you with these words from our Saviour... 

Amen only He can give us real and lasting true peace. Let us remember to not be troubled or afraid. 

OK sisters you hold fast to the true faith ok? And beware of wolves and workers of the devil or those who seem well-meaning but in the end are not out for all truth. Our God is so worthy of our obedience and our whole life lived for Him. Look to the Lord sisters! He is our strength, our peace, our rest, and our hope and so much more! Let us abide in Him! 

Love in Christ, 

Sister Michaela

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Peace, Be Still

Greetings Sisters! 

Yes we can have peace in all our circumstances if we are at peace with God walking in all His ways obediently. 

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7

What a great almighty God we serve. The Creator of the universe and He became our Saviour.

Yet... 

"And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 

And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 

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, carest 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?"

Mark 4:35-40

That's an interesting thought sisters. The winds and the sea obey Him. I pray all who read are as obedient to the Lord's commands as dead things such as the wind and the waves. We were created in His image for His glory yet mankind is the most disobedient of all. We needed a mighty Saviour. 

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
Romans 1:16

Yesterday my travels took me near the ocean and so, since it was blowing a gale, I got to see the wild raging sea. I share some pictures and videos in case you want to see and have a glimpse into some more of God's great creation to ponder and give Him glory. 

Please excuse the shaky camera in these videos. I was squeezing my phone really hard as it wanted to be snatched away in the wind and I could not manage to video for long either. I'm so glad my headcovering was on tight because it felt a little that it could be snatched away at times. I'm so glad it didn't (or I would have been filled with so much shame.).

Anyway you can get a little glimpse into the power of God in creating things like the strong winds...which creates the mighty waves. 

And here's a video of something a bit more "scary". At least it was a bit at the time though it might not look like it on the video. 

My brother went right out to the end of the jetty, though I didn't, but I really am surprised I didn't blow into the sea. (On that video a man walking by yelled at me to not let the phone blow away.)

And there were these doves sheltering here...peacefully.  

You can see a post I did here a few weeks back of a time the sea was peaceful in roughly the same location. Such a difference the wind makes. 

Today this verse came to my mind. 

"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."

Hebrews 11:7

Today we escape the wrath to come through Christ. Are you in Him today? See the good news of the gospel here and how we can find new life and salvation in our Saviour. Noah built the ark but he had to get in it to be saved. I pray you are moved with fear also and prepare to meet your God. We too have been warned by God of things not yet seen...which is fiery judgement to come on those who know not God and don't obey the gospel (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9).

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

John 14:6

"Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 

All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 

I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture."

John 10:7-9

I leave you sisters with this verse.

"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."

2 Corinthians 7:1

I love that - 

perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 

Love in Christ,

...from a servant of God

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Peace in Christ and Creation

Greetings in the Lord...

...from this Australian saint.

"Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;"

2 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Praise God for this... 

"But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;"

Ephesians 2:13-19

What a glorious Saviour we have!

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I had to do more driving today and we had about an hour of time to spare between two things so we found a nice quiet location at the sea (and finding a quiet place is a blessing in a city of almost 1 and a half million people).

A crab... 

Interesting algae... 

And a quick video... 

I know I've been sharing a lot of the ocean lately but I rarely get to see it up close so I appreciate whenever I can. Maybe if it's winter where you are these warm and sunny pics might warm you up a bit:-) And we are part of God's creation marvelling at the rest of it. He is a mighty Creator!

Let this be us sisters (like this flower) - life in a "dead" world. 

"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."

Romans 8:11

Well I had time to fill in so I went to the op shop/thrift store. I was blessed to find some biblical clothing that I needed. I found two shirts, two warm jackets for winter and a skirt...so I think I'm all set for awhile. 

You can see some posts I did on biblical clothing here. 

I haven't done any sewing in about a month. I was looking in the fabric store for any good prices but there wasn't any today. You have to have patience in that. I think it's about time to get onto some sewing. 

I saw this nice picture in a shop...so I took a pic to share with you. (I shared one of my pictures of those birds earlier.) They are wonderful creations!

This is a nice and refreshing drink on a warm day... 

Until recently I have thought that aloes were for medicinal uses but not for eating...but this is quite nice and unique. This one's from Aldi...but I'm sure there's many. I just haven't noticed them before. Such a variety of things we have been blessed with. Reminds me of the children of Israel who God supernaturally provided with manna for a long time. We have so much variety and a bounty of it and yet so many still grumble and complain. May that not be once named among us sisters. 

"And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp."

Numbers 11:1

I have been sharing about peace. If we are in Christ and obedient that is for us. Sin separates and causes fear. I know. The other side to having peace is that if we sin we ought not to be at peace in our hearts but fear the judgement of God. All of us women need to fear God at all times. But if we are living in wilful sin then we will be under the wrath of God and then there shouldn't be peace. 

"But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked."

Isaiah 57:20-21

Let that not be one of us women. If it is then something must be done. And I pray you will overcome. See the gospel to eternal life here. And yes the Lord is faithful to forgive if we forsake our sin!

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

1 John 1:9

This life is so short. Even though I haven't even reached thirty years, I know it's short, just a vapour, when compared to eternity which is FOREVER! Let us prepare for that and give glory to God in our lives. 

"Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen."

Ephesians 6:23-24

(More peace from the end of my day.)

Peace to you in the Lord,

...from a daughter of God

"Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen."

Romans 15:33

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Sharing Peace

Today I just wanted to share some peace and beauty with you of God's Creation that I was blessed with (I had to again go on a trip to drop my brother off.)

See the wind farm on the hill... 

Psalm 104

"Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.

At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.

They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.

Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.

They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.

He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.

He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.

The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.

The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.

He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.

The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.

The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.

Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.

The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.

He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.

I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.

Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord."

AMEN!

How wonderful are the Lord's works! 

It was so peaceful to just sit and take it all in before travelling back home (cooling my feet off in the water. The sun was hot and the rocks were hot...but the water was cool and refreshing:-) I saw a tiny crab and some little striped fish in the clear pools. 

And a view from above...

Another oceanside stop on the trip home...

And a final stop before home (a freshwater lake)...

All so peaceful isn't it? 

Glory to God! 

I hope you don't mind how much I have shared here...but it is hard to help it when God's created world is so beautiful:-) And I don't often have the time and chance to get to see the ocean much. I'm sure you understand.

I hope you enjoy seeing a bit of it...and praise the almighty Creator of heaven and earth who spoke all this into being. 

But most of all are you following and obeying Him in all your ways today? Are you prepared to meet your God? 

"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"

Hebrews 9:27

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