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📜📜📜📜 "Do Not Constrict & Control The Uncontrollable - The GOD Who Cares For The Corbies Cares For U !" 📜📜📜📜

An Edited Recap !

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about thy life, what ye will eat; or about thy body, what ye will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes."
Luke Ch. 12 : Vss. 22 & 23

When you aim at heaven, GOD throws earth in !
"Seek ye first the Kingdom of GOD and HIS Righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Quickly pen down 3 evil encumbrances U’ve allowed to creep into Ur life & pray over it.
Pray that GOD wouldst season U with grace to cull out each of them, candidly.

The Devotional for the Day reminds us of GOD's limitless love and passionate providence in the face of anxiety. By trusting in HIM, we canst move from dread, fear and scarcity to peace and abundance, finding freedom in HIS care.

Anxieties and apprehensions often feel embittering & overwhelming, whether from life's pressures, global uncertainties, or personal challenges. Nevertheless, the LORD CHRIST JESUS bids us a way forward : to trust in GOD's Love and Provision.

In Luke Ch. 12, the LORD CHRIST JESUS reminds us that if GOD cares for the corbies (ravens), who neither sow nor reap, HE wilt certainly care for us. Anxiety sprouts from misplaced energy, focusing on what we can't control. Instead, the LORD CHRIST JESUS invites us to trust over HIS prodigious provision.

Oftentimes, anxieties and apprehensions stems forth from not recognizing our worth. The LORD CHRIST JESUS teaches that we are far valuable to GOD far more than birds or flowers, which HE sustains. Whilst we truly trust we are seen and loved by our CREATOR, we find peace. This truth is for all of us - GOD’s love stays steadfast, regardless of our past or present.

Culture and customs often tells us there's not enough - success, resources, or approval. But the LORD CHRIST JESUS exposits GOD's limitless & colossal capacity. HE provenders for both our physical proclivities and deepest desires. Shifting our stance and shifting our foci from self-reliance to seeking HIS Kingdom replaces scarcity with abundance. Whilst we trust GOD, HE provides all we need.

True poignant peace isn’t the absence of anomosities or struggles but GOD’s presence in them. Psalm Ch. 94 : Vss. 17 & 18 says, “If GOD hadst not been there for me, I never would have made it... THY love, GOD, took hold and held me fast.” Let this triumphant truth anchor U, today.

Trusting GOD begins with reflecting on the Sacred Scripture that affirm Ur worth and surrendering Ur worries to HIM in prayer. Focus on seeking HIS kingdom, trusting HE will provide, and let Ur faith be a funneling fountain of peace for others. In HIS love, U’ll find true freedom and lasting peace.

GOD’s love never ceases nor fails. Whilst we trust HIM, we move from fear to freedom, from anxiety to peace. Today, embrace HIS care and provision.

As U get to get into the day - take a moment to muse & reflect upon how anxiety arises from trying to control the uncontrollable. Remember the words of the LORD as recorded in Luke Ch. 12 : Vss. 22 & 23.
If GOD cares for the corbies, HE wilt certainly care for U.

Amen ! Praise GOD !

🍁🍀🍁 Remain Blessed - Dear People of GOD ! 🍁🍀🍁

📜📜📜📜 "Something Miraculously Magnificent Out Of Everything Deliriously Deficient !" 📜📜📜📜

"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the SPIRIT of GOD moved upon the face of the waters. And GOD said, Let there be light : and there was light."
Genesis Ch. 1 : Vss. 2 & 3

Attempting to expound on the Caption for the Day's Devotional - we'll need to look at the Text (Genesis Ch. 1 : Vss. 2 & 3) in its context. The first Chapter of Genesis describes and details the most exquisite and extraordinary event in the evolution of the earth - the history of the universe : its creation !

Given what this moment connotes and represents, and what we know of science and nature, this is often alluded to as the greatest of all possible and magnificent miracles. The opening Verses of the Book of Genesis are nothing less than an account of how GOD, with a purpose-driven and intriguing intention, created everything that exists from nothing that couldst resist.

What this account of creation tells us about GOD, and HIS role in our origins, is certainly intriguing and interesting. What's equally fascinating about these opening Verses is what details they do not provide. This, of-course, is the cause for the controversy often surrounding Genesis Ch. 1. Whilst other events in the Sacred Scripture mayst be garnished with innumerable words, and diction, and minute details, the entire subject of Creation is dealt with 'only briefly' in Genesis Chapters 1 & 2. Even amongst those who hold the Sacred Scripture to be absolutely authoritative, inspired, and inerrant, this leaves ample room for disagreement about how these Verses are to be read in the present day.

Queries inspired by this Chapter have become long-running debates. Was the Cosmos created in six literal 24-hour days, or some lengthier period of time? Is the text meant to elucidate a literal process, or symbolically represent the work of GOD? Is this the account of the absolute beginning moments of earth's existence or hadst GOD created something earlier, with events evolving between Verses 1 & 2?

All of those queries have varied answers; those varied answers have varied levels of support, and their own unique implications. And yet, despite what some well-meaning believers (and non-believers) mightst think, most of those varied options don't conflict with the key theological truths of the Sacred Scripture. As an outcome, we won't spend a large amount of time or space discussing those specifics in this particular Devotional. The bottom-line, however, meeting the purpose of this ministry, is that Genesis Chapters 1 & 2 explicitly expound over several key concepts which are - for those who take the Sacred Scripture to be the Word of GOD - simply beyond debate. When Bible-believing scholars may disagree on how GOD created and whilst GOD created, one thing is undeniable : Genesis Chapter 1 insists that GOD created.

In other words, no person who claims to believe the Sacred Scripture is nothing but the Gospel Truth - can also reject a belief in GOD as the CREATOR. If the Scripture is the Word of GOD (and It is), then GOD intends to be known as the CREATOR of all things.

More than likely, this text was originally written by Moses under the inspiration of the HOLY SPIRIT. Moses, thanks to his upbringing (Exodus Ch. 2 : Vss. 1 thru 10), was very familiar with religious pagan perspectives. During the time in which Genesis was written, many cultures engaged in the worship of sun, moon, stars, seas, sea creatures, and other natural wonders. Genesis Ch. 1 counters that culture, as well as the naturalism of our modern day, by claiming that none of those things are gods. Rather, they are merely things made by man created by the One, True GOD. HE alone is worthy of worship because HE alone is the MAKER. In the following chapters, we will come to know HIM as the GOD of Israel.

Genesis Chapter 1 unfolds a story using repetition and rhythm. This passage was originally composed in the Hebrew language, under an often-rigid structure. These Verses describe GOD's decrees of creation through the context of six individual days.

Many patterns are built into the text of this opening Chapter. For instance, one recurrence is GOD preparing the world to sustain something, such as life, ere creating that very thing in the same general order. So, on day one, GOD creates light; on day four, HE creates the Sun, Moon, and Stars to distribute that light. On day two, GOD separates the waters, creating the oceans; on day five, HE populates the oceans with sea creatures of every kind. On day three, HE creates dry land and fills it with vegetation and fruition; on day 6, He creates animal and human life.

Genesis Ch. 1 is a rich, detailed Chapter. This text is only the beginning of a fascinating, essential book for all who wouldst know and understand GOD. We as scholars or students of the Sacred Scripture are to be strongly motivated to take our stance in studying and understanding these Words, and to revel in the time spent gaining insight into the handiwork of GOD (Psalm Ch. 19 : Vs. 1).

Isaiah Ch. 43 : Vss. 15 & 16
"I am the LORD, thy HOLY ONE, the creator of Israel, thy King."
"Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a pathway in the mighty waters."

In my miniscule meanderings with GOD in the last 35 years since the time I committed my life to the LORD - since the time I have been born-again, I have obsequiously observed that there's none like our GOD ALMIGHTY who significantly specializes in bringing something beautiful out of nothing hopeful. In bringing about something magnificent from everything deficient.

Whilst it seems like there’s no way "absolutely whatsoever" to solve a problem, HE maketh a way where there is no way, like HE didst for the Israelites in Exodus Ch. 14 : Vss. 21 & 22.

In Exodus Ch. 16 : Vss. 11 thru 17, whilst the children of Israel were on their way to the Promised Land, GOD rained down instantaneous food from heaven.

Since they had never spectated or tasted anything like it ere, they called it ‘manna’.

In Numbers Ch. 11 : Vss. 1 thru 32, whilst they were tired of eating only manna and wanted to eat meat, the Prophet and Leader Moses cried to GOD on their behalf, and GOD told him there wouldst be meat the next day.

As great as Moses’ faith was, he found it hard to believe there couldst be enough meat for all the Israelites within one day. By the next day, GOD had rained down heaps of quails for them.

One day, there was no meat, and the next day, there was an abundance. That is our GOD; HE specializes in bringing about something miraculously magnificent out of nothing deliriously defficient.

In 2 Kings Ch. 7 : Vss. 1 thru 16, a city was experiencing a severe famine, and GOD spoke through HIS prophet that within 24 hours, there wouldst be so much food that nobody wouldst want to buy. There was a top government official who said it was impossible; he saw it come to pass, but he died ere he couldst partake of the miracle.

It doesn’t matter how hopeless a situation is; just bring GOD into the equation, and HE will bring something beautiful out of (rather) everything baleful.

GOD ALMIGHTY specializes in creating magnificent things out of the dark and void places like HE did in Genesis Ch. 1 : Vss. 1 thru 3.

Every nothingness in Ur life will turn into something bright, brilliant and beautiful today, in JESUS’ Prodigious, Powerful and Peerless Name !

Amen ! Praise GOD !

🍁🍀🍁 Remain Blessed - Dear People of GOD ! 🍁🍀🍁

📜📜📜📜 "Adam U Are Accountable for Ur Anger : Madam U Aren't Exempted Either !" 📜📜📜📜

"So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of GOD."
James Ch. 1 : Vss. 19 & 20

The text taken for the Day's Devotional provides a masterclass on emotional control and healthy communication. It an ordinance for us as "People of GOD" to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. The pivotal point of the lesson is that impulsive reactions and human anger are obstacles to living out the righteous character that GOD desires.

Venting our anger, exasperation & frustration might feel justified for the given moment, however it often reflects a deflection from maturity & a lack of self-control, even amongst adults. This attitude, akin to a child's tantrum, undermines our standing or witness as Christians & jeopardizes our relationships.

The Sacred Scripture beckons us to a loftier standard of behavior.
The Apostle James in Ch. 1 : Vss. 19 & 20 says, "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of GOD." Venting our anger doesn't lead to righteous repercussions; instead, oftentimes it produces rage, regret & remorsefulness.

We are called to exercise & exhibit self-control & maturity in all aspects of our lives.
In Galatians Ch. 5 : Vss. 22 & 23, the Apostle Paul enumerates self-control as one of the fruit of the Spirit : "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." As "People of GOD," we are called to cultivate, to irrigate & to fertilize these qualities, reflecting CHRIST in our life-pattern.

It's pertinent to ponder & provender to remember that we are accountable for our actions, regardless of our emotions or circumstances. The LORD CHRIST JESUS admonished about the power of our words in Matthew Ch. 12 : Vss. 36 & 37 : "But I say to thee that for every idle word men may speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. For by thy words thou will be justified, and by thy words thou will be condemned." Our words can garner up or tear down, and we will be accountable for how we employ them.

When we lash out in anger or exasperation, we couldst turn out to be vulnerable in wielding wild wounds, especially to those closest to us.
The Apostle Paul in Ephesians Ch. 4 : Vs. 29 instructs us, "Let no corrupt word proceed out of thy mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it mayst impart grace to the hearers." Our speech shouldst be seasoned to succor, strengthen & spiritualize, even in events of exasperation.

In our relationships, 'all the more' with our immediate neighbors who are our spouses, our children, our parents, our siblings, it's crucial to channelize a respectful & loving demeanor.
In Colossians Ch. 3 : Vs. 19, the Apostle Paul exhorts & says, "Husbands, love thy wives and do not be bitter toward them." Likewise, in Vs. 18, he says, "Wives, submit thyselves unto thy own husbands, as it is fit in the LORD." These Verses reminds us that love & respect shouldst govern our interactions, not anger or bitterness. Furthermore, in Vs. 21, he advises, "And ye, fathers, do not provoke thy children to wrath, lest they be discouraged." Our children shouldst feel secure and loved, not dreadful of our anger.

Whilst hormones & stress can influence & invigorate our emotions, they do not excuse inappropriate or hurtful behavior.
The Proverbs Writer in Ch. 29 : Vs. 11 admonishes, "A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back."
Yet again, the Proverbs Writer in Ch. 21 : Vs. 9 suggests, "It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brash brawling woman in a whole wide house."
Wisdom & maturity are manifested by controlling our emotions and responding thoughtfully, rather than reacting impulsively.

As "People of GOD," we are called to be contrary to childish outbursts. We must strive for self-control and maturity, holding ourselves accountable for our actions and words. By doing so, we not only honor GOD but also strengthen our relationships and provender a stable, substantial, succoring & strengthening facility for our fonding families.

Amen ! Praise GOD !

🍁🍀🍁 Stay Blessed - Dear People of GOD ! 🍁🍀🍁

📜📜📜📜 "Reverence For The Caption Of GOD : It's A Command, Not A Chunk Of Chintzy Counsel !" 📜📜📜📜

"Ye shall not take the Name of the LORD thy GOD in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes HIS Name in vain."
Exodus Ch. 20 : Vs. 7

The text taken for the Day's Devotional (i.e., the 3rd Commandment of the ten) is a call to honor and revere GOD’s reputation and character in both our words and our actions.

Employing GOD's Caption or Name in vain isn’t something to be taken slightly or even lightly, yet many Christians today have sadly normalized it in everyday speech. They utilize GOD's Caption or Name flippantly & frivolously to express shock, anger, or frustration, without realizing the gravity of their words. This incautious or care-free attitude of utilizing GOD’s Name dishonors HIM and diminishes the reverence HE deserves.

GOD's Name is Holy & Hallowed, and HE has made it clear in HIS Word that HE will not tolerate the misuse of HIS Name. "Ye shall not take the Name of the LORD thy GOD in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes HIS Name in vain" - Exodus Ch. 20 : Vs. 7.

Although this being one of the Ten Commandments, yet we often hear phrases like _"Ohhh my GOD"_ or _"JESUS CHRIST"_ used lackadaisically & casually in conversations, like they were no different from any other word.

To utilize or employ GOD’s Name in vain means to treat it with disrespect, carelessness, & irreverence. It is to take something sacred & hallowed and make it colloquial, common & meaningless. Whilst we use GOD’s Name as an exclamation or expression or a way to explicate shock or disgust, we are treating HIS Holy Name with contempt. The Psalmist in Psalm Ch. 111 : Vs. 9, says, "Holy and Awesome is HIS Name," yet how often do we turn out to be as "oblivions" to that truth in our conversations?

GOD ALMIGHTY charges us & commands us to honor and revere HIS Name. It’s not just about avoiding "cursing;" it’s about recognizing the holiness and weightage of the Name of GOD. HE is not just another person we can casually reference in our rage or in our frustrations or in our distraughts. HIS Name carries authority, power, and sanctity, and we must be mindful of how we employ it. The Hebrews Writer in Hebrews Ch. 10 : Vs. 23, exhorts us, saying, "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for HE who promised speech, knowing that our words reflect our reverence and love for the LORD."

Amen ! Praise GOD !

🍁🍀🍁 Remain Blessed - Dear People of GOD ! 🍁🍀🍁

📜📜📜📜 "Upward And Onward To Grandiose And Greater Glory !" 📜📜📜📜

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended : but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of GOD in CHRIST JESUS."
Philippians Ch. 3 : Vss. 13 & 14

The Caption and the Context of/and the Text taken for the Day's Devotional connotes a "Candid Christian Walk," where a believer shouldst live with relentless, rigorous, forward-focused divine discipline. Just as an athlete trains to win in a race, Christians must let go of past failures and denouements of discouragements & dedicate their lives to looking ahead and looking upward - knowing and serving the LORD CHRIST JESUS.

Sometimes surprisingly spiritual significant statements show-up in unexpected spots, like in a novel, a comic book, an advert, a movie,...
Take for instance, the Publisher of Marvel Comics - Stan Lee, who passed away in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and many others. {Have me out from vouching for either the books or the movies, though !}

The significantly smiling stunning man with sunglasses had a personal catchphrase that he employed to sign off in the monthly columns in Marvel Comics for decades - the word, "Excelsior." In a 2010 tweet, Lee explicated it's connotation : “‘Upward and Onward to Greater Glory !’ That’s what I'd like to wish you whenever I finish tweeting !" - "Excelsior !”

I was truly captivated by that ! Whether Stan Lee seriously realized it or not, his utility of this unusual caption & it's connoting catchphrase certainly resonates with what the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians as he admonished the believers to look not behind but ahead - and up !
“But one thing I do : forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of GOD in CHRIST JESUS.” - Philippians Ch. 3 : Vss. 13 & 14

I’m not certain if U've ever really thought about this very much, but if U take a moment and look down at Ur feet, which way do they point? What about Ur eyes and nose - Which way do 'THEY' point? Hopefully, most of U wouldst say, "apparently forward." Don’t U think that GOD is trying to tell us something? Try standing up & taking two steps forward. Now, without giving much thought take three steps backward. Doesn't it seemingly sense sick or weird or uneasy whilst U are striding backwards? Of course it does ! The reason is because GOD hath uniquely designed and called U to move forward in CHRIST JESUS our LORD. This is the pill that Paul, the pious "Pharisee of Pharisees" - the Apostle prescribes & projects us to - as pursuers of the LORD.

Again look with me 'if U wilt' at Philippians Ch. 3 : Vss. 13 & 14 in yet another version,
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing : Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the Heavenly Prize for which GOD, through CHRIST JESUS, is calling us.”

The first part of the Verse can rather easily be understood as "Brothers and Sisters, I do not count myself to have apprehended but one thing." Wow ! GOD says it out all to us - right here, doesn’t HE? The unforgiveness, the dark past, that area U mightst have messed up in the last year, in the last month, in the last week or in the last five minutes can be repented of. We can begin moving forward toward CHRIST JESUS our LORD, yet again.

When does Ur "Battleground Trek" tread into a "Trek of Triumph?"
The answer is - "As soon as Ur focus changes !" And so, don’t focus on unforgiveness, on pain, on the past, {remember, Ur past is just a referral & not Ur residence !} or on what U do not have. Rather focus on Ur blessings - only those blessings from the LORD {coz, all blessings aren't from the LORD ! Proverbs Ch. 10 : Vs. 22 says, "The blessings of the LORD maketh a person rich, and HE addeth no sorrow to it."} and all that HE is and begin moving forward into what HE has in store for Ur life.

Again in Philippians Ch. 4 : Vs. 8, the Apostle Paul exhorts us, saying, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

We couldst easily get entangled in regrets or second-guesses or past decisions. But in CHRIST JESUS our LORD, we’re incited, invited & invoked to relinquish regrets and vanquish vicious woes to press upward and onward to GOD’s Grandiose and Greater Glory through embosoming & embracing the forgiveness & purpose HE so graciously gives us ! Excelsior !

Why do U tend to look forward or backward in Ur life & in Ur faith?
How couldst U let go of past mistakes & move forward?

LORD our GOD - Our Most Loving Heavenly FATHER, I thank THEE for the Grace of Forgiveness. I thank THEE that THOU invitest me to move forward, upward, and onward toward THY Greater Glory. Please forgive me whilst I've taken my focus-off of moving forward toward THEE. Please forgive me whilst I fail & falter at this and help me to trust in THY forgiveness for my past and focus on all the good THOU hast given to me and the eternal & heavenly things that THOU desirest for me. Give me THY Grace to move forward in trusting in THEE. I call into existence those things 'which be not' as though 'they were' and 'they are'.
In the Prodigious, Precious & Peerless Name of our LORD and SAVIOR CHRIST JESUS, I pray. Amen !

Praise GOD ! Amen ! Praise the LORD !

🍁🍀🍁 Have a Blessed Week Ahead - Dear People of GOD ! 🍁🍀🍁

📜📜📜📜 "This World Is Not My Own - I'm Just A Passing Through !" 📜📜📜📜

"But ye are a Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, an Holy Nation, a Peculiar People; that ye should shew forth the praises of HIM who hath called thee out of darkness into HIS marvellous light."
"Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of GOD: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy."
"Dearly Beloved, I beseech thee as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul."
"Having thy conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against thee as evildoers, they may by thy good works, which they shall behold, glorify GOD in the day of visitation."
1 Peter Ch. 2 : Vss. 9 thru 12

A Pilgrim is a Person who is travelling for a Religious Purpose.
The Children of Israel travelled through the desert.
The desert wasn't their home.
They were heading to the Promised Land.

Way too better than the promised land 'Canaan' - We have a Promised Land "Heaven."

We are Ambassadors of the Kingdom of GOD.

The LORD CHRIST JESUS in John Ch. 14 : Vss. 1 thru 3 comforts us, saying, "Let not thy hearts be troubled: ye believe in GOD, believe also in ME."
In MY FATHER's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told thee. I go to prepare a place for thee."
"And if I go and prepare a place for thee, I will come again, and receive ye unto MYSELF; that where I am, there ye may be also."

The LORD CHRIST JESUS HIMSELF said HIS Kingdom is not of this world.

We see that the LORD JESUS affirming it in John Ch. 18 : Vss. 36 & 37 - "MY Kingdom is not of this world : if MY Kingdom were of this world, then would MY servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is MY Kingdom not from hence."
"Pilate therefore said unto HIM, Art THOU a King then? The LORD JESUS answered, Thou sayest that I am a KING. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the Truth. Every one that is of the Truth heareth my voice.

The Children Of Israel were slaves in Egypt and GOD brought them out into the promised land that they might serve HIM.
We to have been slaves to our own lusts, desires and evil ways. But GOD in HIS great magnificent mercy drew us forth out of them all and redeemed us.

Look with me if U will at what the Apostle Peter says in 1 Peter Ch. 4 : Vss. 3 thru 5,
"For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:"
"Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of thee:"
"Who shall give account to HIM that is ready to judge the quick and the dead."

Just as the Psalmist subjects himself and says in Psalm Ch. 35 : Vs. 5, "Into THINE hand I commit my spirit : THOU hast redeemed me, O LORD GOD of truth," we too commit ourselves to the LORD CHRIST JESUS simply because HE hath redeemed us.

John the Apostle in Revelation Ch. 5 : Vss. 9 & 10, speaks of HIS people saying, "And they sung a new song, saying, THOU art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof : for THOU wast slain, and hast redeemed us to GOD by THY blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;"
"And hast made us unto our GOD kings and priests : and we shall reign on the earth."

Walk In The Liberty Which Has Been Purchased For U !

That what the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter Ch. 1 : Vss. 14 thru 23 says is rather exciting and exquisite to pour over as we do this study, "As obedient children, not fashioning thyselves according to the former lusts in thy ignorance:"
"But as he which hath called thee 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 thy sojourning here in fear:"
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from thy vain conversation received by tradition from thy 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 thee,"
"Who by HIM do believe in GOD, that raised HIM up from the dead, and gave HIM glory; that thy faith and hope might be in GOD."
"Seeing ye have purified thy 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."

This World Is Not My Own - I'm Just A Passing Through !

The Apostle Paul in Romans Ch. 12 : Vss. 1 & 2 says, "I beseech thee therefore, brethren, by the mercies of GOD, that ye present thy bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto GOD, which is thy reasonable service."
"And be not conformed to this world : but be ye transformed by the renewing of thy mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of GOD."

"And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD : and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken."
Isaiah Ch. 62 : Vs. 12

Remember, "U Are In This World But Not Of The World !"

Amen ! Praise GOD !

🍁🍀🍁 Shabbat Shalom - Blessed People of GOD ! 🍁🍀🍁