I haven't been able to sleep very well for the pass few nights, I toss and turn and finely get up to see if the Lord would like to say something, or have me pray. Last night, nothing, tonight, I get up and get my bible, for two days I have been seeing 222, on the clock on the cable box, on a marque, seems like everywhere I turn I see it. As I go to open my bible it falls, yeah you guessed it, Joel 2:22, I started to read in the 21st verse, and it blew me away, I share it with all of you because I know a lot of us are going through a wilderness journey of some sort.
Joel 2:21-27
21 Fear not, O land, be glad and rejoice; for Jehovah hath done great things.
22 Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field; for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth its fruit, the fig-tree and the vine do yield their strength.
23 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in Jehovah your God; for he giveth you the former rain in just measure, and he causeth to come down for you the rain, the former rain and the latter rain, in the first [month].
24 And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.
25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the canker-worm, and the caterpillar, and the palmer-worm, my great army which I sent among you.
26 And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and shall praise the name of Jehovah your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame.
27 And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else; and my people shall never be put to shame.
I would like for you to notice, God says here two time not to be afraid, and my people shall not be a shame. When the Lord says something twice it is established. How many of you if you would be honest, felt some sort of shame because the place you are on your journey?, I know with the things the Lord has asked of me over the years the devil tried his best to but shame on me, BUT GOD, read the above again and again until you have put the devil back under your feet where he belongs. Happy Reading.
I have to add this for I feel it is very important, at 2:00 am the Lord would not allow me to sleep, the above post and Micah, Amos, Acts 9 were given to me. at 4 pm 03/31/2008 a hugh fire broke out in our city once again, this is the third great fire to hit, but over 150 fires all together this year alone. I add this to ask as a body of believers to watch and pray, and be ready, in Jesus name. I am very grateful to the lord that no lives were hurt or lost during these times.
Copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Divine Direction
All my life in the Christian world I have been called a Joesph, and Esther, you know you tend to think of all the glamor of these two peoples lives, however you must see what they went through to get to where they are, and that is the same for all of us, The following was an email I received this morning and just had to blog it. For this is my life, people wonder why I go through the things I do, I even question it, what sin am I doing? Am I in God's will? and if I am why is this thing happening to me, Well here is the answer for me, as well as anyone who is going through the same thing, God Bless and Happy Reading.
Divine DirectionRev. James C. Matthews
"Then some Midianite traders passed by, so they pulled him up and lifted Joseph out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. Thus they brought Joseph into Egypt." Genesis 37:28
Often, when we look for direction from God we seek the miraculous. We search for a sign, a voice or a vision to make our paths plain. However, God can and does employ more common (even painful) experiences in our life to provide direction for our lives. We lose a job, experience a break up in a relationship, financial instability, stricken with an illness or something is taken from us. These "life events" may be God's way of causing us to look in another direction. God will often close a door, to point us in the direction of another.
God has a purpose and plan for our lives. The problem is - so do we. Often our plans and God's plan are not the same. We often seek things that are short sighted. God knows this and allows certain events in our lives to point us in the right direction. Often these situations look nothing like what we think God's plan for our lives should look like. We must be careful not to misconstrue God's direction as persecution. "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
If anyone's life demonstrates this principle it's Joseph. Joseph received a dream from God revealing his destiny. In his dream he was in a place of prestige and power. In a matter of days, Joseph went from being his father's favorite son to being a slave in a foreign land. He was thrown into a pit, sold into slavery and taken to Egypt to spend the rest of his life. Unbeknownst to Joseph, all of this was God's way of positioning him to fulfill his purpose in life. Joseph had to go into the pit, to meet Potiphar. Potiphar's wife had to falsely accuse Joseph for him to be sent to prison. It was in prison where Joseph met attendants in Pharaoh's court. It was because of this time in prison that Joseph received the opportunity to meet Pharaoh. When he met Pharaoh he entered into his destiny.
When Joseph laid his head down to sleep that first night in Egypt he was far from home, but squarely within God's plan. God declares: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, "declares the LORD." For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8-9). I am sure Joseph saw the changes in his situation as set backs, when in reality they were setups. God was providing "divine direction" through what appeared to be disaster. Each disappointing turn in his life pointed him in the direction of his destiny and purpose.
Some of you may be experiencing what appears to be a disaster or dead end in your life, when in fact it's direction. As you experience your transition, never lose sight of God's sovereignty. Sometimes God allows us to lose control so that He can take control. When Joseph's brothers threw him into the pit, I am sure he had no idea he had taken the first step toward his destiny. After looking over his life and all that had transpired, Joseph was able to say to his brothers: "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result..." (Genesis 50:20). Everything he thought was an accident was really providence. It was divine direction!
Divine DirectionRev. James C. Matthews
"Then some Midianite traders passed by, so they pulled him up and lifted Joseph out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. Thus they brought Joseph into Egypt." Genesis 37:28
Often, when we look for direction from God we seek the miraculous. We search for a sign, a voice or a vision to make our paths plain. However, God can and does employ more common (even painful) experiences in our life to provide direction for our lives. We lose a job, experience a break up in a relationship, financial instability, stricken with an illness or something is taken from us. These "life events" may be God's way of causing us to look in another direction. God will often close a door, to point us in the direction of another.
God has a purpose and plan for our lives. The problem is - so do we. Often our plans and God's plan are not the same. We often seek things that are short sighted. God knows this and allows certain events in our lives to point us in the right direction. Often these situations look nothing like what we think God's plan for our lives should look like. We must be careful not to misconstrue God's direction as persecution. "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
If anyone's life demonstrates this principle it's Joseph. Joseph received a dream from God revealing his destiny. In his dream he was in a place of prestige and power. In a matter of days, Joseph went from being his father's favorite son to being a slave in a foreign land. He was thrown into a pit, sold into slavery and taken to Egypt to spend the rest of his life. Unbeknownst to Joseph, all of this was God's way of positioning him to fulfill his purpose in life. Joseph had to go into the pit, to meet Potiphar. Potiphar's wife had to falsely accuse Joseph for him to be sent to prison. It was in prison where Joseph met attendants in Pharaoh's court. It was because of this time in prison that Joseph received the opportunity to meet Pharaoh. When he met Pharaoh he entered into his destiny.
When Joseph laid his head down to sleep that first night in Egypt he was far from home, but squarely within God's plan. God declares: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, "declares the LORD." For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8-9). I am sure Joseph saw the changes in his situation as set backs, when in reality they were setups. God was providing "divine direction" through what appeared to be disaster. Each disappointing turn in his life pointed him in the direction of his destiny and purpose.
Some of you may be experiencing what appears to be a disaster or dead end in your life, when in fact it's direction. As you experience your transition, never lose sight of God's sovereignty. Sometimes God allows us to lose control so that He can take control. When Joseph's brothers threw him into the pit, I am sure he had no idea he had taken the first step toward his destiny. After looking over his life and all that had transpired, Joseph was able to say to his brothers: "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result..." (Genesis 50:20). Everything he thought was an accident was really providence. It was divine direction!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Just Obey
God is so awesome, we need to simply obey daily, ask Him for the directions of the day, the Now, and as we take the steps He gives us, then His Light is enough to see. Then we will always be in the right spot at the right time and doing the right thing.
God says, If we love Him we will obey Him. Let me ask you a question; Do you think a loving Father who layed down His own life for His kids would ever tell you something that would cause you harm and sickness? NO He wouldn't.
The greatest pleasure in the world is knowing you are hearing the voice of God and being confident with His love and His ability to get you to the very place He has called you too. Step by step as you place your foot into the foot print of the Lords, you will never go wrong. Happy Reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
God says, If we love Him we will obey Him. Let me ask you a question; Do you think a loving Father who layed down His own life for His kids would ever tell you something that would cause you harm and sickness? NO He wouldn't.
The greatest pleasure in the world is knowing you are hearing the voice of God and being confident with His love and His ability to get you to the very place He has called you too. Step by step as you place your foot into the foot print of the Lords, you will never go wrong. Happy Reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Perception
What is our view or perception on the life we live? I choose this rose color font to set in motion your thinking. I recently wrote a book; the book is based on life in general, however 75% is my own life experience's and sent part of it to my older sisters, and one of them came back and ask if I remember this or that. I had a glimpse of some memory it which she asked about, but not all.
Are we looking through rose colored glasses? How is it you perceive our earth, our country, and Jesus Our LORD? Some people still see Jesus as a baby in a crib, some a little boy, If you have asked Him into your heart and to forgive you, you just might see Him as the Christ, the Anointed One.
How do you see the fullness of Christ? Just a one time event? A fussy feeling? A tingle all over? The Word of God says Jesus in the Son of God, born of a virgin. Think about that, how do you see it?
Matthew 1:1818 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
When we have all of Him we are filled with all of Him inculding the Holy Spirit, and this is what the Word says about that.
Mark 16:15-2016 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 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.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Acts 2:1-4
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Are we looking through rose colored glasses? How is it you perceive our earth, our country, and Jesus Our LORD? Some people still see Jesus as a baby in a crib, some a little boy, If you have asked Him into your heart and to forgive you, you just might see Him as the Christ, the Anointed One.
How do you see the fullness of Christ? Just a one time event? A fussy feeling? A tingle all over? The Word of God says Jesus in the Son of God, born of a virgin. Think about that, how do you see it?
Matthew 1:1818 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
When we have all of Him we are filled with all of Him inculding the Holy Spirit, and this is what the Word says about that.
Mark 16:15-2016 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 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.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Acts 2:1-4
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Jesus makes a good point in this next verse: I have underlined, now remember these men had hung around Jesus for 3.5 years, and Jesus makes this statement!
John 14:4-11
4 And where I go you know, and the way you know." 5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?" 6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. 7 "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him
The Lord says if we truly love Him we will obey Him, not just when we want something, or feel like it, we obey because we love and Honor Him.
Happy reading
Copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Destiny
November 30, 1998
This was an paper I wrote in my College English Class, I just found it, and thought this is for right now.
Many people struggle to discover their purpose in life. Some are in an almost desperate quest to fine God's perfect plan to discover whether or not they will ever know the security of living in the perfect will of God. Before a person can walk in the will of God, they must what it is. In 1Corinthians 16.9 Paul the Apostle wrote, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." Something is always trying to confuse you and block your way. When you are looking and asking for a door of opportunity to open, ask for Wisdom. In James 1:6 it says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God and he will give it in abundance to those who ask." Keep in mind that nothing comes all at one time, but there is a start, middle, and finish. Always know that God is on your side. He is cheering you onwards. Be thankful for the hard times in life, as well as the good, for here is where true Godly Character and maturity is built. When you walk through the darkness of life, God is right there holding your hand, guiding your steps. In these times a person must decide to get aggressive in your attitude toward the adversary, the devil. If you do not allow him to get to first base, then he can not get to second. Don't ever settle for less, God says to go for the best He has for you. Watch out for compromise, walk in integrity, don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Be positive in the steps you take even if you are not sure it is the will of God, know that He loves you and as you believe that He is leading you, His plan for your life will unfold. God works all things out for good, for those who love Him, and are called according to His purpose.
Happy Reading
copright@ by Jacqueline Roland 1998
This was an paper I wrote in my College English Class, I just found it, and thought this is for right now.
Many people struggle to discover their purpose in life. Some are in an almost desperate quest to fine God's perfect plan to discover whether or not they will ever know the security of living in the perfect will of God. Before a person can walk in the will of God, they must what it is. In 1Corinthians 16.9 Paul the Apostle wrote, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." Something is always trying to confuse you and block your way. When you are looking and asking for a door of opportunity to open, ask for Wisdom. In James 1:6 it says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God and he will give it in abundance to those who ask." Keep in mind that nothing comes all at one time, but there is a start, middle, and finish. Always know that God is on your side. He is cheering you onwards. Be thankful for the hard times in life, as well as the good, for here is where true Godly Character and maturity is built. When you walk through the darkness of life, God is right there holding your hand, guiding your steps. In these times a person must decide to get aggressive in your attitude toward the adversary, the devil. If you do not allow him to get to first base, then he can not get to second. Don't ever settle for less, God says to go for the best He has for you. Watch out for compromise, walk in integrity, don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Be positive in the steps you take even if you are not sure it is the will of God, know that He loves you and as you believe that He is leading you, His plan for your life will unfold. God works all things out for good, for those who love Him, and are called according to His purpose.
Happy Reading
copright@ by Jacqueline Roland 1998
Gifts
This morning I have been pondering on the gifts and talents that the Lord has placed inside each of us. I see in my heart like in the old west days where people would go out to get water from their well. It took fining the Pall and then taking the steps out to the well, it did not matter what the weather was, because they were thirsty and was in need if the water. We as God's people are like that well, we have inside us gifts that were placed there my God. However, we need to fitch our Pall (purpose) and go deep inside us and get the gifts that have been laying there dormant.
Happy Reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Happy Reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
True Success
I heard it said that True Success meant passion and vision, and it does not always mean dollars and cents, how we get things turn around, so lets follow the heart of God as it matches our heart, and do not look back.
Happy Reading
Jacqueline Roland
By Bishop Earl Jones
This was to good not to add to my blog
Monday, March 17, 2008
When God Puts You On Hold BY Bishop E. Earl Jenkins
"Wait for the Lord; Be Strong..." PSALM 27:14 NRS
If you're a seasoned air traveler, chances are you're familiar with the term "holding pattern." That's when your plane is unable to land because of unfavorable ground conditions. Generally the pilot announces that he's been told to maintain a holding pattern pending an update from the control tower. It happens regularly, so planes have to carry enough fuel to stay airborne till they can land safely. The Bible says, "Wait for the Lord; be strong...let your heart take courage." When God puts you in a holding pattern it's not just a question of having enough faith to receive His promise, it's also a matter of having enough "spiritual staying power" to stay airborne until it comes to pass. That's why you need to carry enough spiritual fuel to handle delays and wait for clearance.
The Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, "a rushing mighty wind" (Acts 2:2). After God had delayed Noah long enough to accomplish His purpose, "He sent a wind" (Ge 8:1 NIV). Anytime a wind comes from the presence of God it blows away all hindrances and obstacles, it dries the ground under your feet so you can move ahead. It demolishes the spirit of fear and heaviness that makes you want to quit.
David asked God, "What is man that you are mindful of him?" (Ps 8:4 NIV). Even in times of frustration and waiting, God is still thinking about you and working everything out for your good. His delays aren't denials. So, when you sense a divine breeze in your spirit, rejoice, it's a sign that He's clearing you to land and good things are about to happen!
Bishop Edward Earl Jenkins is the senior pastor and founder of the True Servant Worship & Praise Church located in Trenton, New Jersey.
Monday, March 17, 2008
When God Puts You On Hold BY Bishop E. Earl Jenkins
"Wait for the Lord; Be Strong..." PSALM 27:14 NRS
If you're a seasoned air traveler, chances are you're familiar with the term "holding pattern." That's when your plane is unable to land because of unfavorable ground conditions. Generally the pilot announces that he's been told to maintain a holding pattern pending an update from the control tower. It happens regularly, so planes have to carry enough fuel to stay airborne till they can land safely. The Bible says, "Wait for the Lord; be strong...let your heart take courage." When God puts you in a holding pattern it's not just a question of having enough faith to receive His promise, it's also a matter of having enough "spiritual staying power" to stay airborne until it comes to pass. That's why you need to carry enough spiritual fuel to handle delays and wait for clearance.
The Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, "a rushing mighty wind" (Acts 2:2). After God had delayed Noah long enough to accomplish His purpose, "He sent a wind" (Ge 8:1 NIV). Anytime a wind comes from the presence of God it blows away all hindrances and obstacles, it dries the ground under your feet so you can move ahead. It demolishes the spirit of fear and heaviness that makes you want to quit.
David asked God, "What is man that you are mindful of him?" (Ps 8:4 NIV). Even in times of frustration and waiting, God is still thinking about you and working everything out for your good. His delays aren't denials. So, when you sense a divine breeze in your spirit, rejoice, it's a sign that He's clearing you to land and good things are about to happen!
Bishop Edward Earl Jenkins is the senior pastor and founder of the True Servant Worship & Praise Church located in Trenton, New Jersey.
Peace
We have heard it said in the Word of God, NKJ Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. I want to look at that: Saturday morning I was outside sitting and enjoying the morning, I had set in my heart that this day would be given to the Lord, and it was. After a few hours in the word and prayer, I just got still, there was such a sweet present of the Holy Spirit I did not want to move. Then I heard as if Jesus was standing right in front of me, "My Peace I leave you" WOW I thought; Then pondered on that and as the day went on that precious word grew inside of me, I have to say, OK God what is about to happen? I went to the computer and looked up peace in the word, and Strong's they both said the same, This is what the Jewish bible says:
03/15/2008
The Jewish Bible John 14:27
27 "What I am leaving with you is shalom -- I am giving you my shalom. I don't give the way the world gives. Don't let yourselves be upset or frightened. Shalom also means nothing missing and nothing broken, wholeness.
Part of the Kingdom of God is peace, That very night on TBN Charles Stanley was on, my TV had been off and I had not plan to turn it on, but felt a nudge to. He was preaching on that very thing of Peace. God will always confirm His word to you, I didn't even ask Him too. The more I learn the less I know, I am learning that when a person has complete Trust and faith in Daddy God, and what He has for you, NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE. As a matter of fact, on December 28, 2007 ,I was thinking about a situation in my life while driving to the post office, and I had told the Lord I felt it was just impossible for that to take place. I went to Walmart after the P.O. and as I was pulling out there was a man holding a sign, I had nothing to give this beggar that day, and I looked away, then I felt a nudge from the lord to read the sign; WOW it said For with God nothing shall be impossible for you!!! God sent me an angle to get His point across, How faithful He is.
Happy reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
03/15/2008
The Jewish Bible John 14:27
27 "What I am leaving with you is shalom -- I am giving you my shalom. I don't give the way the world gives. Don't let yourselves be upset or frightened. Shalom also means nothing missing and nothing broken, wholeness.
Part of the Kingdom of God is peace, That very night on TBN Charles Stanley was on, my TV had been off and I had not plan to turn it on, but felt a nudge to. He was preaching on that very thing of Peace. God will always confirm His word to you, I didn't even ask Him too. The more I learn the less I know, I am learning that when a person has complete Trust and faith in Daddy God, and what He has for you, NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE. As a matter of fact, on December 28, 2007 ,I was thinking about a situation in my life while driving to the post office, and I had told the Lord I felt it was just impossible for that to take place. I went to Walmart after the P.O. and as I was pulling out there was a man holding a sign, I had nothing to give this beggar that day, and I looked away, then I felt a nudge from the lord to read the sign; WOW it said For with God nothing shall be impossible for you!!! God sent me an angle to get His point across, How faithful He is.
Happy reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Fruit
As I was reading this passage the other day in Mark 21 18:22, it struck me, and I asked the Lord to enlighten me. This is what I was impressed with. All things were created by God, and all things know His voice that are of God. The fig tree would not give anything to the Lord to eat, and what got my attention was; All of us that are of the Lord Jesus is required by Him to be ready in season and out of season, and even though it was not the season for the fig tree to give its fruit, it was still required to do so, and as you know the Lord curse it....How much more is required of us when the Lord calls on us to feed the souls of the world, He has placed His Holy Spirit in us, and if we will allow Him to fill our mouth at the due and set time, then we also can give out much fruit, and be blessed by the Lord and not cursed.
Mark 21:18-22
18 Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, "Let no fruit grow on you ever again." Immediately the fig tree withered away. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree wither away so soon?" 21 So Jesus answered and said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' it will be done. 22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
2 Timothy 4:1-8
1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at* His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Happy Reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Mark 21:18-22
18 Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, "Let no fruit grow on you ever again." Immediately the fig tree withered away. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree wither away so soon?" 21 So Jesus answered and said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' it will be done. 22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
2 Timothy 4:1-8
1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at* His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Happy Reading
copyright @ by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Worship Insight
Have you ever ask the question what is worship? Some say it is singing with the worship team, or shouting Praise the Lord, and other say just to be silent before the Lord, and all of those is a form, but mostly praise. However worship is something that comes from the worth of the thing, or place and or person. I was reading a story about king David, you can fine this in II Samuel 23.
King David was down in the cave Adullam, and was being pursue on every side, he was in the enemies camp, and foreign enemies were pressing hard on him, and Davids own mad, murderous king on the other. David let out a sigh and and moan, and his men heard him say,; "what I wouldn't give for a drink of water from Bethlehem's well right now." That in itself did not seem like much to ask for right!?, Wrong, for the well at Bethlehem was in occupied territory. As the story goes, Shammah, Eleazar, and Josheb, David's warriors went out by night to give their lord water from this well, they hid themselves in the night, and brought David back this water he longed for; However when they gave this water to David, and David knew the cost of it because these men risked their lives for it, David says this is to holy for me, and pour it out as worship to the Lord, the bible calls this a precious gift, an offering unto the Lord. This was worship in action. Worship is about recognizing worth, David's warrior saw that their leader was worthy of their lives, and David recognized the worth of their sacrifice, and knew it belonged to another. You have to ask yourself, what have I worship the Lord with? As I was pondering on this, I then understood all the things I gave up in order to follow my Lord Jesus, My King, and He called it worship and a sweet smell to Him. I had just never recognized it until this morning as I went back in yester years, The devil never wanted me to know this, he wanted to keep me down by a lie, BUT GOD, revealed the truth, The false marriage, the homes, and all the stuff in my homes, and my own children for a season had to be given up in order for me to obey and follow hard after God, MY Papa God says this was worship to Him. Don't ever think when you are ask to leave a place, person, or thing for the sake of Christ is a lost, it is worship unto God, and a sweet smell, and just like Job, it shall be given back double for your trouble. We sever a loving Father, and Awesome God, who loves us so much....
Happy Reading
King David was down in the cave Adullam, and was being pursue on every side, he was in the enemies camp, and foreign enemies were pressing hard on him, and Davids own mad, murderous king on the other. David let out a sigh and and moan, and his men heard him say,; "what I wouldn't give for a drink of water from Bethlehem's well right now." That in itself did not seem like much to ask for right!?, Wrong, for the well at Bethlehem was in occupied territory. As the story goes, Shammah, Eleazar, and Josheb, David's warriors went out by night to give their lord water from this well, they hid themselves in the night, and brought David back this water he longed for; However when they gave this water to David, and David knew the cost of it because these men risked their lives for it, David says this is to holy for me, and pour it out as worship to the Lord, the bible calls this a precious gift, an offering unto the Lord. This was worship in action. Worship is about recognizing worth, David's warrior saw that their leader was worthy of their lives, and David recognized the worth of their sacrifice, and knew it belonged to another. You have to ask yourself, what have I worship the Lord with? As I was pondering on this, I then understood all the things I gave up in order to follow my Lord Jesus, My King, and He called it worship and a sweet smell to Him. I had just never recognized it until this morning as I went back in yester years, The devil never wanted me to know this, he wanted to keep me down by a lie, BUT GOD, revealed the truth, The false marriage, the homes, and all the stuff in my homes, and my own children for a season had to be given up in order for me to obey and follow hard after God, MY Papa God says this was worship to Him. Don't ever think when you are ask to leave a place, person, or thing for the sake of Christ is a lost, it is worship unto God, and a sweet smell, and just like Job, it shall be given back double for your trouble. We sever a loving Father, and Awesome God, who loves us so much....
Happy Reading
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
To Be still
The other day when I started to write what I felt, and some things God had given me, it seem to release something, almost like an open dairy. Yesterday 03/03/2008 one of the very things that the Lord had told be to be still and know He is God came to pass, He had change the heart of a heathen to comply with His will on my behave, the pressure released was so strong, I am so grateful. One of the things I have learned is when the Lord tells you something, either in a direction to go, or a person to speck to on His behave, if you just simply obey, He will bring it to pass. Now this time of being still was tough, I have pressures coming from every side trying to get me to move out where God had not told because of the need I had was so great. I had already been told by the Lord that the ones who were to obey God were not, well God's word do not come back void but it goes forth and does just what it was sent to do. I am grateful to My King Jesus and the Holy Spirit for being so faithful.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
What is real and Whats not?
Today my pastor had a wonderful message on hell, this is a subject that most people do not like to talk about, let alone in front of the world. However, if the Love of God is abiding in you then you will share it. God's love is the most real thing you will ever know on this earth, God is Daddy God, and Papa God, and Father, there is a difference between all three names, it is kinda like when you call your child by there name, and if you really need to get there attention, you add their middle name, and if they still do not listen, you shout their whole name, and by this time they turn to hear you sharply. When you have love for your children you think that is the most real thing any human can ever feel, but that is soulish love, we would lay our life now for them, but never the less it is not as real as God's love. Because when you have His love you have it all.
Blessings
Blessings
Singles
This was so good had to add it, because I know not only myself, but many others male and female fall into this bad mind set, Happy Reading
Jacqueline
March 02, 2008
God Loves YouDr. Betty R. Price
Romans 12:1-2 tell us what to do with our minds and with our flesh
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God which is your reasonable service
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God.
I know we can renew our minds, but we have to be forever thinking about God and His great love for mankind. Because if you don't, you will think more in line with the world than with the things of God. You have to understand that the body always wants to gratify the flesh. You have to train it, make it do, kill it, sacrifice it. And sacrifice is not fun, but it is the joy of the Lord you want.
Ephesians 4:22-24 say:
22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts
23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
It is our responsibility to do something about our minds. Once a person has been converted and becomes a new man, he is to focus his thoughts on God, as well as the good things of life. We, as Believers, should never dwell on immoral, fleshly, worldly, selfish, sinful or evil thoughts. Sinful and negative thoughts disrupt and destroy our peace. The mind always goes down to the level of the flesh, but we have to control it because we live in the flesh and that is the thing we gravitate to. And that is why we need to operate in the Word of God in order to control our thinking, which will control our flesh.
Second Timothy 1:7 says:
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. So, we have a sound mind. Therefore, we have to think about the things of God, so we can think right thoughts.
"I don't think I'm ever going to get a husband." This is what I hear a lot of times from women around the church. You will get a husband if you do what God's Word says. You don't want to get the wrong husband. Too many people get the wrong mates.
I know a young lady who used to do some work for me. She came here from another country. She said she helped her husband come here, and when he got here, he dumped her. All he wanted to do was to get to America. She met another man whom she lived with for a while, but he ended up taking advantage of her too. So she ended up alone again.
My heart really goes out to single women if they are not enjoying their Christian life. I wish they could just believe God and know He loves them so much and wants to help them. However, they have to spend time with the Father and build a relationship with Him in order to develop that confidence to know He will give them the desires of their hearts if they will delight themselves in Him.
Now this girl was in the world, but Christian women go through the same thing. Anyway she came to see me and told me that she had met another guy. She said, "Oh, I was just so lonely." I told her, "I can imagine that it is lonely being by yourself, and I am happy that you have met someone, and I hope it will be a good relationship. But whatever you do, don't sleep with him." Because every time she had sex with these guys, when they would end up leaving her, she would feel just so bad and depressed. This is what she said to me, "But you have to sleep with them before you marry them; otherwise, how are you going to know everything is going to work?"
I said, "Well, Adam didn't sleep with Eve. This is where you have to trust God, but if you trust in your own thinking, you can get the wrong person, and you are going to get hurt over and over again." And many women have experienced this over and over again. It just breaks my heart to see women go through things like this, and still end up with the wrong person or alone. Then they are left with the worst self-esteem, just because some man has put them down. I tell women I counsel with: "You have to know you are complete in Jesus. You don't need a man to make you complete. And you don't need a man to meet your needs because the Word says, 'And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus' (Phil. 4:19)." If we would learn to really trust God, we could have such a beautiful life. But if you are not committed to staying in the Word, you are going to be led by your mind, your feelings, and your body. If you think these things God tells us to think, you will be on your way. Because He is the most important One to please, and if you please Him, you will end up pleasing yourself and everybody else around you. If the ones who are not pleased leave you because you are with the Lord, it is okay because you do not need them around you any way.
Jacqueline
March 02, 2008
God Loves YouDr. Betty R. Price
Romans 12:1-2 tell us what to do with our minds and with our flesh
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God which is your reasonable service
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God.
I know we can renew our minds, but we have to be forever thinking about God and His great love for mankind. Because if you don't, you will think more in line with the world than with the things of God. You have to understand that the body always wants to gratify the flesh. You have to train it, make it do, kill it, sacrifice it. And sacrifice is not fun, but it is the joy of the Lord you want.
Ephesians 4:22-24 say:
22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts
23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
It is our responsibility to do something about our minds. Once a person has been converted and becomes a new man, he is to focus his thoughts on God, as well as the good things of life. We, as Believers, should never dwell on immoral, fleshly, worldly, selfish, sinful or evil thoughts. Sinful and negative thoughts disrupt and destroy our peace. The mind always goes down to the level of the flesh, but we have to control it because we live in the flesh and that is the thing we gravitate to. And that is why we need to operate in the Word of God in order to control our thinking, which will control our flesh.
Second Timothy 1:7 says:
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. So, we have a sound mind. Therefore, we have to think about the things of God, so we can think right thoughts.
"I don't think I'm ever going to get a husband." This is what I hear a lot of times from women around the church. You will get a husband if you do what God's Word says. You don't want to get the wrong husband. Too many people get the wrong mates.
I know a young lady who used to do some work for me. She came here from another country. She said she helped her husband come here, and when he got here, he dumped her. All he wanted to do was to get to America. She met another man whom she lived with for a while, but he ended up taking advantage of her too. So she ended up alone again.
My heart really goes out to single women if they are not enjoying their Christian life. I wish they could just believe God and know He loves them so much and wants to help them. However, they have to spend time with the Father and build a relationship with Him in order to develop that confidence to know He will give them the desires of their hearts if they will delight themselves in Him.
Now this girl was in the world, but Christian women go through the same thing. Anyway she came to see me and told me that she had met another guy. She said, "Oh, I was just so lonely." I told her, "I can imagine that it is lonely being by yourself, and I am happy that you have met someone, and I hope it will be a good relationship. But whatever you do, don't sleep with him." Because every time she had sex with these guys, when they would end up leaving her, she would feel just so bad and depressed. This is what she said to me, "But you have to sleep with them before you marry them; otherwise, how are you going to know everything is going to work?"
I said, "Well, Adam didn't sleep with Eve. This is where you have to trust God, but if you trust in your own thinking, you can get the wrong person, and you are going to get hurt over and over again." And many women have experienced this over and over again. It just breaks my heart to see women go through things like this, and still end up with the wrong person or alone. Then they are left with the worst self-esteem, just because some man has put them down. I tell women I counsel with: "You have to know you are complete in Jesus. You don't need a man to make you complete. And you don't need a man to meet your needs because the Word says, 'And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus' (Phil. 4:19)." If we would learn to really trust God, we could have such a beautiful life. But if you are not committed to staying in the Word, you are going to be led by your mind, your feelings, and your body. If you think these things God tells us to think, you will be on your way. Because He is the most important One to please, and if you please Him, you will end up pleasing yourself and everybody else around you. If the ones who are not pleased leave you because you are with the Lord, it is okay because you do not need them around you any way.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
You're My Little Girl
The ones you loved they have let you down.
I want you to know that I am sorry.
The choices that they made were very wrong.
You were caught in the middle and I'm sorry.
So when the anger and the pain gets the best of you.
I know, it seems like you're all alone.
But I am feeling it too.
*Because you're My little girl, You're the one that I created.
No one in this world could ever be like you.
When you're crying in the night, all you
need to do is cal Me;
I'll be there for you,
Because you're my little girl.
When you're lookin' in the mirror
I hope you're likin' what you see,
because no matter what you're feelin'
You're perfect to Me.
I see you as a child, blameless in my sight,
Just spend some time with Me and I'll make everything alright.
You're My little girl
You're the one that I created.
No one in this world could ever be like you.
Your Loving Father God
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By Jacqueline 2008
I want you to know that I am sorry.
The choices that they made were very wrong.
You were caught in the middle and I'm sorry.
So when the anger and the pain gets the best of you.
I know, it seems like you're all alone.
But I am feeling it too.
*Because you're My little girl, You're the one that I created.
No one in this world could ever be like you.
When you're crying in the night, all you
need to do is cal Me;
I'll be there for you,
Because you're my little girl.
When you're lookin' in the mirror
I hope you're likin' what you see,
because no matter what you're feelin'
You're perfect to Me.
I see you as a child, blameless in my sight,
Just spend some time with Me and I'll make everything alright.
You're My little girl
You're the one that I created.
No one in this world could ever be like you.
Your Loving Father God
copyright unknow
By Jacqueline 2008
The Ants and gossip
I came across this note I had from 10/05/1995 about ants. In my from lawn there was a red ant bed, and I had not notice it before, and at this time of year they should have been inside and ready for winter. However they were still gathering food for the winter. The Bible tells us to pay attention to the ants. There were a few things that came to my attention that October day. The ants did not have a captain over them, but they all knew just what to do, each one would go and gather food to take back in the den, and be ready for the time when they would not be able to do that. At this time an older man about 75 years old came walking down my sidewalk, and he stopped and looked at the bed of ants, and told me I need to poison them or by next year they might take over my yard. I did not have any poison, however he did and was gracious enough to get his and he taught the best way to tackle these ants. He took the pellets of poison and made a circle around the bed, and told me to watch them. I did with utmost interest, I would see the ants take the poison in the bed hole and then back out as if they knew it was bad, however it was too late, because once the poison was in the hole it was infected, and one by one the ants would die. The lesson I learned that day was not just about team work, but how deadly our mouths can be, you see the ant had to carry this poison with its mouth, so it infected the whole camp, when we as God people or heathens speck badly about one another we cause dead in one form or another, you see this poison the ants had carried in their mouth is just like the poisonous words we infect other with, so let all clean our hearts and wash out the poison with God love and word, and build one another up into holiness. Love you all.
copyright@by Jacqueline Roland 1995
copyright@by Jacqueline Roland 1995
Be Still And Know I Am God
03/01/2008
Have you ever heard those words before, "Be Still and Know That I AM God"? It feels like my world is crushing in all around me, and there seems to be nothing I can do about it. I am not allow to through a fit, and that would not do any good at all. So in a desperate move I turn off the cell and landline phones, locked my door, and sit in my favorite chair and prayed, ten minutes later I got up to get a cup of coffee, and when I sat back down, I heard those words. So I ask God what does this mean? really mean? I went to the Greek and Hebrew and it means to be still and God will take care of those who have come against you. It was nice to know Daddy God was on my side. Then the next day, oh Lord have Mercy, it was an all out war about me, and my mind tried to enter in, and I knew in my heart that was the wrong thing to do. I am a older single woman, have been for 12 years, and my kids are all grown up and I have no parents, and my siblings are in all parts of the country, so it is hard not to fall sometimes in bad thinking, I want to pick the phone and call someone and say HELPPPPPPP!!!!!!. However that would only bring someone into my war, and because God said Be still, I decided to write it down here in this blog. I pray that anyone that is reading this right now will feel encouraged that they are protected by God Almighty in Jesus name.
copyright@by Jacqueline Roland 2008
Have you ever heard those words before, "Be Still and Know That I AM God"? It feels like my world is crushing in all around me, and there seems to be nothing I can do about it. I am not allow to through a fit, and that would not do any good at all. So in a desperate move I turn off the cell and landline phones, locked my door, and sit in my favorite chair and prayed, ten minutes later I got up to get a cup of coffee, and when I sat back down, I heard those words. So I ask God what does this mean? really mean? I went to the Greek and Hebrew and it means to be still and God will take care of those who have come against you. It was nice to know Daddy God was on my side. Then the next day, oh Lord have Mercy, it was an all out war about me, and my mind tried to enter in, and I knew in my heart that was the wrong thing to do. I am a older single woman, have been for 12 years, and my kids are all grown up and I have no parents, and my siblings are in all parts of the country, so it is hard not to fall sometimes in bad thinking, I want to pick the phone and call someone and say HELPPPPPPP!!!!!!. However that would only bring someone into my war, and because God said Be still, I decided to write it down here in this blog. I pray that anyone that is reading this right now will feel encouraged that they are protected by God Almighty in Jesus name.
copyright@by Jacqueline Roland 2008
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