For You and Me

Have you ever loved someone so much, that you’d do anything for them? It could be family, a close friend or someone that you loved and lost (sickness/death). Someone for whom you’d do anything to have one more minute with or to prolong another second for. What wouldn’t we give up? What wouldn’t we change? As you recall the strong connection and intense feeling of love, allow me to share something with you.

What if I told you, that someone loved you more than you’d ever know? Someone gave up their life for you and your loved one(s) (John 3:16). Just like you would do for others, someone already did for you. If you’ve ever felt unwanted, hopeless, and without direction. I want you to know with confidence that someone selflessly thought of you and you only. He wants to give you and your loved one(s) the opportunity to live life in triumph with hope, direction and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).

This person not only died and raised from the dead but is now alive holding the keys of hell and death! (Revelations 1:18). This might sound fictional but as unbelievable as it may sound, it’s very true. You might ask, “What does this have to do with me?” Well, this person gives YOU not only the power to do what he does but to do even greater works, if you believe in him, through prayer (John 14:12-13). Greater works and things like? Casting out demons (deliverance), receiving protection from harm, praying over the sick and them being healed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually (Mark 16:17-18).

Now, knowing someone already gave everything for you and your loved one(s), and also gave YOU all the power and authority to do great GREAT things. The tools are readily available and present for everyone to take, hold and use accordingly. We can’t complain and expect God to make changes in the lives of our loved one(s), better situations, when WE are not willing to be the vessel (instrument/tool) he uses to work with.

I will ask you again, Have you ever loved someone so much, that you’d do anything for them?

If yes, would you be willing to start by asking God (a God that maybe you don’t believe in yet) a question(s)? Jeremiah 29:13 says, that if you seek (search for) him, you will find him. What is a question to God? It’s nothing he can’t answer.

I challenge you to ask God a question, so you may receive the answer you long for. When you receive that answer, I hope you can believe without a doubt in your heart there is a God and he is just as real as you and me.

I’m here to let you know there is an answer to your question(s), a solution to that problem, a cure for the incurable, life can be found in the midst of death and darkness, and there is hope of direction after wondering lost for long.

“There is no greater love” No Greater Love – Lazuli

AFOREMENTIONED BIBLE VERSES:

John 3:16
"16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Jeremiah 29:11
"11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Revelation 1:18
"18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death."

John 14:12-13
"12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."

Mark 16:17-18
"17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."

Jeremiah 29:13
"13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."

God Still Speaks

Throughout the Bible, you will find how God would speak to people. There were some who could hear God’s voice audibly and directly. Then there were some people whom God spoke through such as prophets, through visions, dreams, angels, circumstances, and other ways.

God spoke through prophets (2 Kings 21:10). What is a prophet? A person that speaks a message from God, guided by the Spirit of God/Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21; John 14:26; Acts 4:31). God spoke to Elijah in the cave (1 Kings 19:9) and if you read in 1 Kings 19, you’ll see how God gave him direction. God revealed to Daniel through a vision the interpretation of a King’s dream (Daniel 2:19). An angel spoke to Zacharias (Luke 1:11-13). God can use the Holy Spirit to redirect us through circumstances and again visions, to guide us to the right place, at the right time, and with the right people (Acts 16:6-10).

You can read in the Old and New Testament, of the different ways of how God speaks. God tells us to call to him and that he will answer us and reveal to us greater things (Jeremiah 33:3). We have the opportunity to ask away all the questions that we have and watch how circumstances in life move for us to receive that answer, direction, guidance, or petition.

See, God is the same he was before, is today and will continue to be. God is faithful to his promises and fulfills every one of his words (Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8). If God said he will answer, he will.

“I don’t wanna hear anymore, teach me to listen..” Different – Micah Tyler

AFOREMENTIONED BIBLE VERSES:

2 Kings 21:10
"10 And the Lord spake by his servants the prophets, saying,"
2 Peter 1:21
"21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."

John 14:26
"26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."

Acts 4:31
"31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness."

1 Kings 19:9
"9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?"

Daniel 2:19
"19 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven."

Luke 1:11-13
"11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John."

Acts 16:6-10
"6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
8 And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.
9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them."

Jeremiah 33:3
"3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."

Malachi 3:6
"6 For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."

Hebrews 13:8
"8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."

Perfect Who?

No one is perfect. We all make mistakes, have weaknesses and daily struggles (Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:23). It’s all part of the process to grow and mature spiritually. Religious people say, “To serve God it has to be this way and that way” and judge everything. No, stop. Have you not seen how God works all things together for good? (Romans 8:28). God has this outstanding sense of humor and he brings the greatest plot twists to occur, things we could never think of or imagine.

Now let’s pin this on the side for a second. And let me ask this. Instead of talking judgment of others or even about yourself like religious people, why don’t we ask the good questions? The critical who, what, when, why, where questions. Ask this, with what I’m currently going through, who can this reach? Why is she or why am I going through this situation? What is the purpose behind my limited perspective at the moment? How can this be applied as a lesson and be turned around for good and to glorify God?

Let’s bring the story about David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17), and how David killed the great giant, Goliath. Oh you know, David was brave. And oh you know, David was greatly used by God. Many people are like, “Oh man, I want to be like David”. Okay, let me stop you right there. Have you taken a second to ask the good critical questions about David’s life? 

How did everything really come to happen? Was it instantaneous? No, it was a process. When did David’s process start? At a young age. Did David know God was going to use him to defeat this specific giant named Goliath? No. Now, why did God choose him, David? And why has God chosen me and you to defeat giants?

Okay, before defeating the giant.. you can read 1 Samuel chapter 17, in regards to the battle. Yeah, David was not a warrior of the Israelite army, he was young. David wasn’t big and strong like the other warriors or like Goliath. So what? David was a shepherd and killed lions and bears protecting his sheep. You are someone like David, that has been slaying lions and bears protecting others, such as your community, family and friends. Don’t let anything or anyone hold back your faith and will to pick up the stones to get ready for battle, understand that it’s a process.

If you keep waiting until the day you are perfect, to serve and follow God, you’ll stay waiting until the day you die. Don’t let fear, shortcomings, mistakes, the past, or shame hold you back from who God has called you to be. You are called to be holy. You have been called from darkness into the light (1 Peter 2:9). Emphasis on the, “from darkness” and into the light. There is no shame in coming out from the darkness. What is a shame, is to know that you are in darkness and you choosing to stay there.

Let God use you as you are, in your times of weakness to embarrass the strong, the prideful and religious cowards (1 Corinthians 1:26-30). Believe that even when God is not finished with you, he can and will use you for greater things. Just say, “Here I am Lord, as I am, send me”.

AFOREMENTIONED BIBLE VERSES:

Ecclesiastes 7:20
"20 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not."

Romans 3:23
"23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"

Romans 8:28
"28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

1 Peter 2:9
"9 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 you out of darkness into his marvellous light:"

1 Corinthians 1:26-30
"26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption"