A post from fb 2014
103 days
"Then sometimes we're like the apostle Paul who, when lost in the amazed wonder of what he was trying to communicate, took to writing. Perhaps none of his New Testament works is a better example of this than his letter to the Ephesians, which some scholars consider to be the pinnacle of all his writings. Go back and read it yourself. See if you can't hear him grasping and lunging for just the right words. He nearly runs out of breath tryin gto portray the greatness and grandeur of God, the cast scope of His wondrous acts, the hugeness of His love, and the wealth of our inheritance in Christ. Yet as beautiful as the wording is, as much spiritual ground as he covers, you still get the sneaking impression that human language simply does not have the descriptors for some of what Paul is wanting to say.
In the first half alone---a bit more than sixty verses--- he takes us to "heavenly places" that stretch "far above all rule and authority and power and dominion". He travels back in time "before the foundation of the world", then zooms us forward to a future so rich with "eternal purpose", it comes complete with an "inheritance" reserved under our name and with "all things in subjection under Jesus feet." God is Able by Priscilla Shirer
If you are reading this bear with me.
I started reading this book because the verses in Ephesians mean a lot to me. Just like Galatians 5:1 and Galatians 2:20.
The Author of the book is taking Ephesians 3:20-21 verse by verse and applying them to everyday situations. God has shown me how ABLE HE really is time and again and I still don't have it all down. I don't claim to be perfect... cause I am NOT. I don't claim to know it all cause I DON'T. But what I do have is a peace and joy in my life that not all can claim they have. I pray as you read this you will see a piece of my heart that is GOD! He does exist. He does care about you. He does want a personal relationship with you. He does forgive everything, AND I do mean EVERYTHING. He LOVES YOU! And He will never let you go if you choose to TRUST HIM!
You may ask How do I trust Him?
I trusted Him when I was about 7yrs old and my prayer went something like this:
Dear Jesus,
I believe you died on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me of my sin and come live in my heart and life. In Jesus Name, Amen
Here is the main reason for this post. People think that I have it all together and maybe its true in some aspect of it.... I for one don't think I do. But Please CONSIDER
HELL is a real place and I don't want anyone spending ETERNITY (FOREVER) in hell when I might have been able to share what I know about God to them.
Believing is the first step.
Growing by reading the Bible and going to church or a small group Bible Study.
Living for God is an all your life process and thats where these other verses come into play and why they are some of (not all of ) my life verses.
John 3:16-17New American Standard Bible (NASB)
16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His [a]only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
Galatians 2:20New American Standard Bible (NASB)
20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and [a]the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 5:1New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Walk by the Spirit
5 [a]It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
Ephesians 3:20-21New American Standard Bible (NASB)
20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations [a]forever and ever. Amen.
This is real!. It isn't always easy but it is REAL!
Bethlehem is in 103 days and I challenge and encourage you to come see what CHRISTMAS AND EASTER are truly all about.
May God bless all who read this and keep watching for Bethlehem updates!
Elizabeth
"Then sometimes we're like the apostle Paul who, when lost in the amazed wonder of what he was trying to communicate, took to writing. Perhaps none of his New Testament works is a better example of this than his letter to the Ephesians, which some scholars consider to be the pinnacle of all his writings. Go back and read it yourself. See if you can't hear him grasping and lunging for just the right words. He nearly runs out of breath tryin gto portray the greatness and grandeur of God, the cast scope of His wondrous acts, the hugeness of His love, and the wealth of our inheritance in Christ. Yet as beautiful as the wording is, as much spiritual ground as he covers, you still get the sneaking impression that human language simply does not have the descriptors for some of what Paul is wanting to say.
In the first half alone---a bit more than sixty verses--- he takes us to "heavenly places" that stretch "far above all rule and authority and power and dominion". He travels back in time "before the foundation of the world", then zooms us forward to a future so rich with "eternal purpose", it comes complete with an "inheritance" reserved under our name and with "all things in subjection under Jesus feet." God is Able by Priscilla Shirer
If you are reading this bear with me.
I started reading this book because the verses in Ephesians mean a lot to me. Just like Galatians 5:1 and Galatians 2:20.
The Author of the book is taking Ephesians 3:20-21 verse by verse and applying them to everyday situations. God has shown me how ABLE HE really is time and again and I still don't have it all down. I don't claim to be perfect... cause I am NOT. I don't claim to know it all cause I DON'T. But what I do have is a peace and joy in my life that not all can claim they have. I pray as you read this you will see a piece of my heart that is GOD! He does exist. He does care about you. He does want a personal relationship with you. He does forgive everything, AND I do mean EVERYTHING. He LOVES YOU! And He will never let you go if you choose to TRUST HIM!
You may ask How do I trust Him?
I trusted Him when I was about 7yrs old and my prayer went something like this:
Dear Jesus,
I believe you died on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me of my sin and come live in my heart and life. In Jesus Name, Amen
Here is the main reason for this post. People think that I have it all together and maybe its true in some aspect of it.... I for one don't think I do. But Please CONSIDER
HELL is a real place and I don't want anyone spending ETERNITY (FOREVER) in hell when I might have been able to share what I know about God to them.
Believing is the first step.
Growing by reading the Bible and going to church or a small group Bible Study.
Living for God is an all your life process and thats where these other verses come into play and why they are some of (not all of ) my life verses.
John 3:16-17New American Standard Bible (NASB)
16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His [a]only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
Galatians 2:20New American Standard Bible (NASB)
20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and [a]the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 5:1New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Walk by the Spirit
5 [a]It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
Ephesians 3:20-21New American Standard Bible (NASB)
20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations [a]forever and ever. Amen.
This is real!. It isn't always easy but it is REAL!
Bethlehem is in 103 days and I challenge and encourage you to come see what CHRISTMAS AND EASTER are truly all about.
May God bless all who read this and keep watching for Bethlehem updates!
Elizabeth
Bethlehem is in 97 days in 2018
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