Refreshing in the Word and the Rain

Greetings!

What a great God and Saviour who taught His people how to live this loving, kind, and unselfish life described here... 

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 5:38-48

What a perfect Father we have, sisters. As it says, may we be perfect also. 

How refreshing is rain on the dry and thirsty land! The Father sent some to us - on the wicked and on the good, just as Jesus said in the scripture above. He sent a lot of the sun yesterday, also as mentioned. Truly.... 

"Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness."

Acts 14:17

I was so refreshed to take a walk...even if I got a bit wet. Everything is washed clean and smells fresh after months of dry and dust. 

It's just nice to see the raindrops on everything:-)

Praise God for Christ who cleanses His people. 

"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."

Ephesians 5:26-27

This verse is encouraging also.

"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

Romans 8:16-18

And a few more pics from my day... 

Lots of peaches to cook....and there's still heaps more to go.  

And a small batch of cucumber pickles... 

Just a bit of my keeper at home things from today.  

I'm not going to claim that I have much to write today. I hope my simple post has encouraged you in some way:-)

Love in Christ, 

....from a servant of God

See the gospel to eternal life here. 

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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

See the gospel to eternal life here.

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Purity in Christ...and My Day

These flowers reminded me of purity and holiness. As often, I come here to write and share at the end of the day not really knowing what is going to turn out as my love offering for my sisters in the Lord. Well those white flowers gave me something to share and encourage us all in. 

Of course God is pure and holy and so is His Word. 

"The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever."

Psalm 12:6-7

As His people, it follows that we also strive to be pure, holy, and blameless in all our ways. If we are new creations in Him, He has given us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. 

And we are to think on pure things...and all the other things mentioned.  

"Finally, brethren, 

whatsoever things are true, 

whatsoever things are honest, 

whatsoever things are just, 

whatsoever things are pure, 

whatsoever things are lovely, 

whatsoever things are of good report; 

if there be any virtue, 

and if there be any praise, 

think on these things."

Philippians 4:8

And we know in Titus 2, it commands women to be chaste/pure.

"That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed."

Titus 2:4-5

And also in 1 Peter 3:2

"While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."

As saints of God we are to be pure and separated unto Christ. 

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."

2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Paul wrote this to the converts... 

"For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ."

2 Corinthians 11:2

And we see heaven is full of purity and holiness...

"And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."

Revelation 4:8-11

Who's striving to be holy, and looking forward to that? I am and I pray you all are too. 

"Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God."

Revelation 19:7-9

I hope those have encouraged you on the holiness of God and how we as His daughters are to be pure in all our ways too. 

It's worth a good study on it yourself some time...there's a lot about it. 

I leave you with this one. It's a powerful one...seeing God. Ponder that. It's exciting in fact! 

"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."

Matthew 5:8

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I share a few pics for you of my day. My oldest brother and I took our niece and nephew for a walk in the little town.

These are pink morning glory flowers...among the reeds. 

And watched the waves... 

There's these lovely flowers all over the place this time of year...

And in a garden we walked past. Another of God's creations...

I thought this might make some of you mothers smile. My 14 month old niece wanted me to put the flower I picked for her into the water:-) Then she wanted it back out:-)

And going home at the end of the day (nice country road I live on)...

And the last rays of sunshine of the day...with a reminder of eternity. Christ is coming back to judge the world. Are you ready? 

See the biblical gospel to eternal life here. 

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Seashore Creation

"And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good."

Genesis 1:9-10

Good day to you all!

Today I had the rare opportunity to get out and about. I needed to drive my brother to the ferry (He is travelling to an island for farm work), so I got to stop at the ocean and enjoy that part of God's creation for a bit. I usually stay at home at do my work there and so don't go out into the world much. Truly I don't mind at all just quietly going about the housework that I have. It's a blessing. But every so often it is nice to see a bit more. If you want to you can see some pics and videos of some of my day. 

(Maybe we Christians are like lighthouses cause we warn people of the danger if they don't turn away from sin.)

There are so many different parts of God's creation. The seashore is one fascinating place whether it's watching the waves roll in or looking in the pools among the rocks. 

And some of God's precious Word to ponder. 

1 Peter 1

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

I hope and pray you are all striving on strong in obedience to the Lord's commands. This life will soon be over. May we patiently endure and be preparing for eternity.

"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him."

Hebrews 10:36-38

Love in Christ,

...from a servant of the Lord

See the gospel to eternal life here. 

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