Little Talks with Jesus: His Mercies Endure Forever (2 Chronicles 5:13)

Little Talks with Jesus: His Mercies Endure Forever (2 Chronicles 5:13): Find Jesus and you will find His mercy. The Lord has placed a person on my heart who has been involved in drug addiction, alcohol, ma...

His Mercies Endure Forever (2 Chronicles 5:13)

Find Jesus and you will find His mercy.

The Lord has placed a person on my heart who has been involved in drug addiction, alcohol, maybe prostitution and other things. 

This is a great source of stress, frustration, anger,  fear and heartache for his parents.

As I sought the Lord, He showed me His great mercy that endures for ever. 

While listening for the Holy Spirit's guidance, Jesus gave me this word for him, “I am not angry with you. I am not disappointed in you. I still love you. I want you to come to Me and allow Me to love you and heal your soul.”

Growing up in a domination that preached Hell, fire and damnation, I believed that I was a sinner beyond redemption. If I could not get it right I believed Jesus would not forgive me and that God was waiting to send me to Hell. 

 I had to have a major paradigm shift in order to begin thinking that Jesus truly loved me and was wanting to set me free from all this condemning  thinking.

The lies I had heard preached all these years caused guilt, shame and fear. However; the Word clearly says otherwise. Jesus died for my sins. The moment I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior, I was forgiven, changed into His new creation. I have been born again. This time I was born into the family of God. I am God's beloved child. 

When the Word tells us that if we believe in our heart and confess with our mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God our Father, we are saved (forgiven, healed, delivered, He will never leave us, set free from the law of sin and death) and He means it. 

Every time I see in the Word that Jesus bore my sins, I believe Jesus accomplished it on the cross. I confess Christ’s forgiveness with my mouth, and with taking communion I proclaim His death and all He accomplished on the cross until He comes again. 

This means I am forgiven and set free, restored to a right relationship with my heavenly Father to the glory of God. 

My loving heavenly Father is not sitting on His throne with a whip ready to beat me each time I miss the mark. He loves me and guides me on the level I am ready to believe. He meets me where I am. His mercies (love, kindness and forgiveness) endures forever. His mercy is available to all who come to Christ.

If you struggle with these condemning thoughts of guilt, and shame, come to Jesus. According to Romans 8:1 there is no condemnation for those who belong to Jesus and walk in His ways.

If you have Jesus in your heart, rejoice! Praise Him and thank Him for setting you free. You are forgiven. Glory to God! Amen.

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: This is the day the Lord has made. (Psalm 118:24)

Little Talks with Jesus: This is the day the Lord has made. (Psalm 118:24): “This [day in which God has saved me] is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24 AMP) For H...

This is the day the Lord has made. (Psalm 118:24)

“This [day in which God has saved me] is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24 AMP)

For He says, “At the acceptable time (the time of grace) I listened to you, and I helped you on the day of salvation.” Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 2:6 AMP)

When we are in Christ, each day is a new day to discover something new about our Savior and the salvation He is offering us. We do not have to die to receive all of the salvation Christ provided for us. Once we accept Christ as our Savior, we become God's eternal child. Jesus came to give us abundant life and it begins the moment we accept Christ.

According to http://www.theopedia.com/salvation, Salvation [1] refers to the act of God's grace in delivering His people from bondage to sin and condemnation, transferring them to the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col. 1:13), and giving them eternal life (Romans 6:23)—all on the basis of what Christ accomplished in His atoning sacrifice. The Bible says we are saved by grace through faith; and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8).

We just have to accept His gift to be set free from any bondage we are under; depression, poverty, sickness, whatever you need. Jesus is the deliverer. Ask!

The Greek word soteria means salvation."… [And salvation] includes past, present, and the future. As Christians, we were saved from the penalty of sin when God brought us to faith in Christ; we are presently being saved from the power of sin as we confess our sins and believe they are forgiven through Christ.

This is the day the Lord has made. It is our day of salvation, deliverance from the effects of sin. (Deuteronomy 28:16-67) and blessing us with all spiritual blessings. (Deuteronomy 28:1-15)  Hallelujah! I choose to rejoice and be glad in it. Today is a glorious day!

I partake of communion with my Savior because today is the day of salvation. Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: Romans 8:6 “For to be carnally minded is death; bu...

Little Talks with Jesus: Romans 8:6 “For to be carnally minded is death; bu...: Are you carnally minded or spiritual minded? To be carnally minded, according to the Greek Lexicon, is going after strange flesh, imm...

Romans 8:6 “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”

Are you carnally minded or spiritual minded?

To be carnally minded, according to the Greek Lexicon, is going after strange flesh, immorality, the corrupt nature of man, subject to filthy appetites and passions.

To be spiritually minded is to seek the God kind of life, Zoe. This is only brought about by God’s mercy, granting deliverance and freedom from all the distresses that are experienced as a result of sin.

This is the Messianic blessing that comes through the grace and mercy of God where the stresses of life caused by sin are removed. Hence, the message of salvation is called the Gospel of peace, the peace He gives, the peace of God. It is the peace that is only found in Christ. Do you know Him as your peace?

(John 14:27 AMP) Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]”

1 Peter 5:7 tells us that it is by “casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]."

God is on your side. Trust Him to take care of your situation, your family, business, your church, or whatever your needs are. .

Partake of communion today giving all your cares to Jesus. He can handle both the big stuff and the small stuff if you will just give it over to Him.

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: Life or death, our choice (Proverbs 18:21)

Little Talks with Jesus: Life or death, our choice (Proverbs 18:21): If you were given the choice of life or death, would you choose life or death? That may sound like a ludicrous question, but accord...

Little Talks with Jesus: Life or death, our choice (Proverbs 18:21)

Little Talks with Jesus: Life or death, our choice (Proverbs 18:21): If you were given the choice of life or death, would you choose life or death? That may sound like a ludicrous question, but accord...

Little Talks with Jesus: In Him was life (John 1:4-5)

Little Talks with Jesus: In Him was life (John 1:4-5): There is a lot of dooms day talk these days. If we are not careful we will become afraid.  Let us look into the word of God to find o...

Life or death, our choice (Proverbs 18:21)

If you were given the choice of life or death, would you choose life or death?

That may sound like a ludicrous question, but according to the Bible, we choose death more often than we choose life.

Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

Here the word power means to deliver something into ones hands, (H#3027) or to place the responsibility for the outcome on that person.

Deuteronomy 30:19 tells us that God has placed this law into our hands. In other words He has given us the responsibility to carry it out and all of heaven and earth must obey us, good or bad. “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.”

God gives us the instructions for life in Proverbs 4:20, 22, “My son, attend to My words; incline your ear unto My sayings…For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”

To choose life, our words must align with the word of God. When we say things like, "I get the flu every year whether or not I take the flue shot," you will get the flu. You have aligned your words against the word of God which says, "By His stripes you were healed." (1 Peter 2:24) and "He sent His word and healed them." (Psalm 107:20)

Rather say something like, "By the power of the Word of God in me, I will not get the flue. According to God's word, no weapon formed against me shall prosper because by the stripes of Jesus I have already been healed." (Psalm 91, 1 Peter 2)

According to Job 22::28, when we declare a thing (with our tongue) it will come to pass and God will shine Hie light on its path. 

When the Beatles were asked if they would ever leave show business, John replied, "Unless I get shot or something."  His last album released after his death was "Borrowed Time" where he says, "Living on borrowed time without thought for tomorrow." 

Jordan Runtagh wrote an article called, "10 Music Legends Who Eerily Predicted Their Own Death" where he lists albums, songs and quotes talking about their deaths.

Luke 6:45 says, “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

The power of our words will destroy us or give us life. It is our choice. Since God has made this a law, it is as true as the law of gravity. Just as we do not have the choice to obey the law of gravity, we do not have the choice as to whether we live by our words. However; we do have the choice of what words we choose to live by.

Dear heavenly Father,

As I eat of this bread I ask for Your Spirit to dwell within me. I ask You to speak Your words through me so the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart will be acceptable to You, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)

I drink of the blood of the Lamb of God who has taken away my sin and restored me back to You. Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: In Him was life (John 1:4-5)

Little Talks with Jesus: In Him was life (John 1:4-5): There is a lot of dooms day talk these days. If we are not careful we will become afraid.  Let us look into the word of God to find o...

In Him was life (John 1:4-5)

There is a lot of dooms day talk these days. If we are not careful we will become afraid. 

Let us look into the word of God to find our solution.

Through out the New Testament we are told to, “Fear not.”

In 2 Timothy 1:7 (AMP) God’s word says, “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us His Spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].”

Fear is a demonic spirit and it is not from God. He has given us His Holy Spirit through which we receive His power to trample on demons, walk in love and have the mind of Christ to walk in peace.

Look at John 1:4-5 (AMP). “In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it].”

When we take the authority of the name of Jesus against the devil and his plans, denying him access to our life and our nation, the devil’s plans-no matter how well planned, will fail. Because life and death is in the power of our tongue. (Proverbs 18:21)

We are the carriers of the light of Christ. When we stand on the word of God in love, the power of the Holy Spirit in us gives us the mind and ability to overcome this present darkness.

Another scripture the Lord brought to me is Psalm 91:10 (ICB).  “Nothing bad will happen to you. No disaster will come to your home.”

As believers, when we submit to God through Jesus Christ, we dwell in the secret place, the hiding place of the Most High. (Psalm 91:1) The light of Christ within us will then overtake the darkness (evil schemes) and the enemy will not know what happened.

Decree and declare, “Let the enemy be confused in the name of Jesus!” Amen!

As we commune with Jesus today praise Him for giving  us access to the secret place of the Most High God through the new covenant in His blood.

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: God our Father, our Daddy (Matthew 6:9)

Little Talks with Jesus: God our Father, our Daddy (Matthew 6:9): Jesus introduced us to Abba Father or Daddy in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said to pray “Our Father which art in heaven...”  He used...

God our Father, our Daddy (Matthew 6:9)

Jesus introduced us to Abba Father or Daddy in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said to pray “Our Father which art in heaven...” 

He used the Greek word Patera, meaning daddy or papa.

Many of us have not known what it means to have a loving, caring father. The word father to me is formal and distant. But Daddy indicates to me someone who loves me. I’m a daddy’s girl. He thinks I’m the greatest. I feel loved, protected and cared for. It reminds me of being a little girl in my daddy’s arms.

Today I encourage you to meditate on God as your Daddy. As believers we are Daddy’s beloved children. 

This is the first word Hebrew children learn. It is a wonderfully affectionate, intimate name we use to embrace our loving and adoring Father. 

(Mark 10:13-16) Just as Jesus wraps His arms around the little children and rebukes His disciples for trying to shoo them away, our Daddy will do the same for us as we come to Him.  He will not allow anyone to push us away.

Each of us has a child-like-place within us that only our loving Father can satisfy. It’s that vulnerable part where we long to be held and hugged as we lay our head on His shoulder.

While meditating on your Heavenly Daddy bring the child in you to Him and cry out for His affection. (Ephesians 3:14-20) Cling to Him as a child holds onto their father when needing the assurance of love and security.

Our Heavenly Daddy is the One our hearts yearn for and nothing or no one else can ever fill this longing that is deep within our souls.

Bring out the child inside of you. Sing Him a love song or make Him a picture. Embrace Him as your loving Daddy.

Daddy is the language of sons and daughters. If you did not have a loving father you may have a feeling of abandonment or have felt like an orphan. If so, allow your Heavenly Daddy to heal those deep wounds. Feel secure in His arms.

During communion today thank Him for sending Jesus so that we can have this intimate love relationship with our Heavenly Daddy. Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: Amen! (Romans 16:20)

Little Talks with Jesus: Amen! (Romans 16:20):  “In the name of Jesus, Amen!” has become so common we use it like a cliché, and tack it on just because we have been taught to do so. Ho...

Amen! (Romans 16:20)

 “In the name of Jesus, Amen!” has become so common we use it like a cliché, and tack it on just because we have been taught to do so. However; there is great power in both the name of Jesus and the Amen.

When we pray in the name of Jesus, we are presenting our request to our heavenly Father who gives all good things based on the uncompromising word and the name of Jesus for which everything and everyone must bow. His name stands in the presence of Almighty God in our place.

According to John 14:13 (NIV) “Whatever you ask in My name (the Name of Jesus), I will do it so the shining-greatness (the glory) of the Father may be seen in the Son.”

Luke 12:32 “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” 

It is living in the Kingdom of God, allowing God to rule our lives that we find Shalom: nothing missing, nothing broken, the abundant life Jesus came to give us,.(John 10:10) God only has good things to give to His children.

The power of the name of Jesus and faith in His name guarantees God will answer our prayer according to His purpose. It is His good pleasure. He enjoys answering our prayers.

Amen means “So be it, truly.” It is also rendered "truly, truly or verily, verily."

When we say Amen we are coming into agreement with God’s word and the power of the name of Jesus. This is why we can, “(in) all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believe, and you shall receive.” (Matthew 21:22) 

When we base our prayers on the word of God we can and should expect to see our prayers answered!

You might say, “I have prayed and believed, but God did not answer.”

I have learned that God’s answers are not in my timing, and often not the way I expected. 

Remember, Jesus was the long awaited Messiah, but the Jews did not recognize Him because they were looking for another King David to lead them out from under Roman rule rather than our eternal Savior.

Watch for your answer and do not limit God in the way you expect him to answer. Then look further into the scriptures to see how to wait.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NLV) gives us the answer. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not trust in your own understanding. Agree (Amen) with Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight.”

“Wait on the Lord. Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)  

Trusting Him in the wait is having faith in Jesus’ name, the word of God and His promise to fulfill His word..

In the mean time I must fill my mind with the word to see what God is saying about my situation. Then I have to stand on it and not waver. This is not an easy task. I find that I need to build up my faith. The longer the wait the more I need to build it up.

“Then faith comes by hearing (the word). And hearing (comes) by the word (Rhema, understanding or revelation) of God (and His word) .” (Romans 10:17)

Seek His perspective. Allow the Holy Spirit to impart understanding. Meditate and listen. Be still before Him. 

So, when we say Amen!, we are coming into agreement by declaration of the word and affirmation of our belief in the word as well as The Name of Jesus.

Celebrate the fact that Jesus has given us His name so that we can come boldly before our heavenly Father and make our request known, knowing He will answer us according to His word. Amen!

Blessings on your day! 

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: Nothing can separate us from the love of God. (Rom...

Little Talks with Jesus: Nothing can separate us from the love of God. (Rom...: Romans 8:38 begins with “I am convinced…” Convinced: means to be completely certain about something. When we are convinced about somet...

Nothing can separate us from the love of God. (Romans 8:38-39)

Romans 8:38 begins with “I am convinced…” Convinced: means to be completely certain about something. When we are convinced about something, nothing will change our mind.

“For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced—beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 AMP)

Recently we buried a beloved aunt. She was always kind and her faith was steadfast, no matter what she went through. I miss her, but my memories of her are precious and reassuring that I will see her again one day.

Her grandson preached her funeral from Romans 8:38 reminding us that if we belong to God through Jesus the Christ, then nothing will ever separate us from our love-relationship with our loving Father.

God’s love reaches each of us through the cross of Christ. This love is unfathomable and can only be received through believing in Jesus and the finished work He accomplished on the cross. (John 3:16-18) It is never-ending. He never withdraws His love because we mess up. He loves us because He chooses to love us, not because we are good enough.

If you are in need of love today, Jesus’ love will fill you in ways no man or woman can. Just ask Him.

If you already know Him, take some time and ask Him to fill you with more of His love. Sometimes we just need a special hug from someone who loves us to remind us that we are loved.

His unearned love is freely offered to everyone who will believe and receive Jesus as Lord and Savior.

If you do not know Jesus as your savior, I encourage you to invite Him into your heart and celebrate the eternal love-life He gives you when you receive Him as Savior.

Communion is like that. It is when we take time to communicate with the lover of our soul. We love on Him as He loves on us.

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: Jesus is our advocate with the Father (1 John 2: 1...

Little Talks with Jesus: Jesus is our advocate with the Father (1 John 2: 1...: Today we meet Jesus as our advocate.  “My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we ha...

Jesus is our advocate with the Father (1 John 2: 1)

Today we meet Jesus as our advocate.

 “My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:” (1 John 2:1)

Advocate means "intercessor." He comes along side of us as our lawyer and presents our cause to The Honorable God, and Judge.

Imagine yourself entering the courtroom of heaven. There is splendor and great beauty. The minute you walk in you since awe and power. You understand your life hangs in the balance and Almighty God determines your out-come, you fate.

This is overwhelming and you understand that in yourself you do not have a chance of being acquitted. You need your lawyer. You need Jesus.

What is your cause and what is your evidence? 

Your cause is what you are asking, or expressing as your need?

Your evidence is your faith, (Hebrews 11:1) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Another word for evidence is confidence. When we are confident that God will perform His Word, we have faith in Him, and in His word. This is our evidence. How persuasive is your evidence?  According to James 1: 6-8, if you are double-minded, you can not expect to receive from God.

 “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways”.(James 1:6-8)

So, when you are in need or have a problem, come to God by entering the courts of heaven with praise and thanksgiving in the name of Jesus and allow Jesus to present your case before Almighty God along with your evidence.

This is a prayer of supplication.  (Philippians 4:6) “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication (petition) with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Psalm 100:4 tells us to “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”

We are not allowed access into His courtroom by just wondering into His presence.  Think about going to the local courthouse. The gates are guarded. You have to pass inspection before entering.

He is our Holy God. Honor His name, His presence. Reverence Him. Hallow His name. Show Him the greatest respect.

During your time of communion today praise and thank God for giving you Jesus, your advocate. Then thank Jesus for being your advocate.

Find scripture that says Jesus has provided what you need and go to God with His word and your confidence in His word.  

(Isaiah 55:11) “So My Word which goes from My mouth will not return to Me empty. It will do what I want it to do, and will carry out My plan well.” 

Send His word back to Him. Then rejoice in Jesus as your advocate as He presents the evidence for your case to the Honorable Judge, your God. Be confident of the outcome that is according to His word. His word is His promise and all His promises are yes and so-be-it. Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: Jesus, our Salvation (John 3:16-18)

Little Talks with Jesus: Jesus, our Salvation (John 3:16-18): Let me introduce you to Jesus, our Savior. He is the one anointed and sent by God to buy back His people from the clutches of Satan. He is...

Little Talks with Jesus: Jesus, our Salvation (John 3:16-18)

Little Talks with Jesus: Jesus, our Salvation (John 3:16-18): Let me introduce you to Jesus, our Savior. He is the one anointed and sent by God to buy back His people from the clutches of Satan. He is...

Jesus, our Salvation (John 3:16-18)

Let me introduce you to Jesus, our Savior. He is the one anointed and sent by God to buy back His people from the clutches of Satan. He is the Messiah, the Christ.

For many years I was taught that if I asked Jesus into my heart I would go to heaven when I died. That is true. However; John 10:10 tells us that Jesus came to give us abundant life - here on earth and it will continue through out eternity.

Let us look at the Bible's description of abundant life that Jesus offers.

Isaiah 53:4-6 “He has borne our grief’s (He will take our grief if we ask Him), And He has carried our sorrows and pains (He will take away our sorrow and pain)…He was wounded for our transgressions (where we violated God’s commandments), He was crushed for our wickedness (our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing); He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities (gross wickedness); the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His stripes (wounds) we are healed."

2 Corinthians 8:9 (AMP) says "…though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).”

The Hebrew term for this is Shalom - nothing missing, nothing broken. God does not desire nor expect His children to be broke, busted, disgusted, defeated and depleted. Jesus paid a very high price for us not to live that way.

The definition of salvation in the Old Testament is the same as in the New, except in the new it is received by faith in Christ Jesus as opposed to works of the law and it is inclusive for all eternity.

The word for Salvation in the Old Testament is Yeshua and in English it is the word Jesus.

The abundant life is summed up in 3 John 2, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” As our soul (mind, will and emotions) prospers, we begin to think the way Jesus thinks) and the rest will follow. This is a restatement of Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

According to Colossians 1:13 the moment we accept Jesus as our savior God delivers us from the power of Satan and translates us out of Satan’s domain and places us into Jesus’ kingdom. It is like “Beam me up Scotty” from Star Trek. Boom! We are in the Kingdom of God..

However; Romans 12:2 tell us our soul (mind, will and emotions) has to be renewed. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world (the world's way of thinking), but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Knowing and doing His will is His righteousness which is walking in love, joy, [inner] peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.(Galatians 5:22) This can only be accomplished by the Holy Spirit living in us.

If Jesus is your Savior, celebrate communion today with Jesus the Christ who has delivered you from the devil’s clutches. He has set you free from evil and has already transformed you into His Kingdom. Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Jesus, the name above all names (Philippians 2:9)

Today we begin studying the names of Jesus. Just as the names of God reveals His nature, character and attributes, so too the names of Jesus reveal the Messiah to us.

The lyrics to the song Jesus, Name Above All Names says it well. Take a few moments and meditate on these proclamations of Jesus.

Jesus, name above all names

Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.

Emmanuel, God is with us.

Blessed Redeemer, Living word

Father God bestowed the name of Jesus (Yeshua, in Hebrew) with its meaning of “the Salvation of God” on His beloved Son. Jesus is His name, and this name is the person of Jesus Himself. He is the Word of God, and He is the written Word of God. They are inseparable. Think on this. It may be deeper than you first think.

In Philippians 2:9-11 (AMP) Paul tells us that “He (Jesus) humbled Himself by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross. For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow [in submission], of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father.”

Jesus is the most powerful name in all existence. At His name all the angels in heaven, all the demons in hell and every creature, man or beast will bow to the King of kings.

Many say they will not bow to Jesus the Christ, but there will come a time where there will be no choice. His Kingdom is being established on the earth, but at His return it will be completely fulfilled.

As you partake of communion today ponder these things in your heart. Then praise Him and celebrate His name.

As a believer in Jesus, He has given us His name. Our name belongs to Jesus and His belongs to us. The more we know and experience Jesus, the more we become like Him. Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Little Talks with Jesus: Little Talks with Jesus: Jehovah- Shammah, The God...

Little Talks with Jesus: Little Talks with Jesus: Jehovah- Shammah, The God...: Little Talks with Jesus: Jehovah- Shammah, The God who is there (Ezekiel 48... : Today we meet Jehovah Shammah. This is the last name of God...

Little Talks with Jesus: Jehovah- Shammah, The God who is there (Ezekiel 48...

Little Talks with Jesus: Jehovah- Shammah, The God who is there (Ezekiel 48...: Today we meet Jehovah Shammah. This is the last name of God revealed through the Old Testament prophets. It means God is there or at th...

Jehovah- Shammah, The God who is there (Ezekiel 48:35)

Today we meet Jehovah Shammah. This is the last name of God revealed through the Old Testament prophets. It means God is there or at that place. 

Through this name He is promising to rebuild His Kingdom and establish His presence for our today's, and tomorrow's. He is building His eternal Kingdom day by day through His presence with His people.

This name is both comforting and exciting because, “I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].” (Philippians 1:6)  He promises to bring us into His glory, His eternal Kingdom.

In Hebrews 13:5 God said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” This is a quote from Deuteronomy 31:6 and it admonishes us to, “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them (the enemy), for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.”

God became flesh and dwelt among us through Jesus, and He continues to be with us through His Holy Spirit who now resides in us, in our bodies which is the temple of the living God.

We understand from Revelation 13:8 that Jesus was slain before the earth was created. He is and always will be. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. He will never cease to exist.

No matter what you are going through today be assured God, Jehovah Shammah is with you through His Holy Spirit. Lean on Him. Cast your cares on Him. Be still and know that He is here. Give Him your heart. Give Him your life. Trust Him. He is here.

Partake of communion this day with the assurance that Jesus is always with you. He will never leave you! Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen

Jehovah-Nissi, the Lord is my Banner (Exodus 17:15)

This morning we meet God as Jehovah Nissi. 

This name of God is first introduced in Exodus 17:15, “And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner”.

Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew word “Havah” meaning "to be," "to exist," and suggests "to become" or specifically "to become known." He never changes and He wants us to know Him by name. (See Psalm 91:14)

 The Lord is my banner probably referred to lifting up of the rod of God as their standard, believing the presence and power of Jehovah would go before them in battle with the conviction that the Lord God would given them the victory.

In Psalm 91:2 “…the Lord is my refuge (banner),” we learn we are covered by El Shaddai and we declare and decree the battle is won because God is our Jehovah Nissi, our banner. 

Banner also means standard or rallying point. This is a military term. The definition of standard is the morals, ethics, and acceptable behavior established by those having authority. 

When we go to battle we align ourselves with the standards of God always remembering who we are fighting, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places.” (Ephesians 6:12 AMP)

In the Song of Songs 2:4 (AMP) God tells me that “He has brought me to His banqueting table,

And His banner over me is love [waving overhead to protect and comfort me].”

Jehovah Nissi is the One we go to as our place of refuge, our hiding place.

Do you need protection, comforting, direction and love today? Go into the secret place, the presence of God, and call on Jehovah Nissi. (See John 14:26, the characteristics of the Holy Spirit)

Rrejoice in communion today as you come to His banqueting table because Jesus has given us complete access to our God as Jehovah Nissi. Amen!

Blessings on your day!

Karen