WHAT DO YOU SEE ? WHAT DOES GOD SEE ?

At times our vision is so obstructed by our own issues that we miss a great work of God ,as well as inner promptings from The Holy Spirit. All kinds of issues hinder us seeing Gods'vision as He wants it to be, apathy, busyness, own ideas , default character traits (not in God), and straight out sin.In Ezekiel 37 God in effect asks the prophet what did he see ....a big question especially from God , the maker of heaven & earth.Ezekiel responds with a spiritually intelligent response in verse 3 :",'O LORD GOD ,YOU KNOW...."Today I believe God is asking His people what do you see ???The issue here is if we see what God sees then we will more likely act & respond the way JESUS would, in our planning , our thinking , our actions , our choices. Today pray that you might see what JESUS sees and compare that to your own vision(physically, emotionally,spiritually)! It is risky , it will take courage, and most certainly obedience, but it will be as light is to darkness and water in a desert. Read EZEKIEL 37 today and be inspired, dare to pray "Help me Jesus to see as you see" , then buckle up with prayer , the Word & opportunities. I SEE A MOUNTAIN, YOU SEE A MIRACLE. I SEE A WASTELAND , YOU SEE A GARDEN. I SEE DRY BONES , YOU SEE AN ARMY. I SEE OBSTACLES , YOU SEE OPPORTUNITIES . I SEE MY SIN , YOU SEE THE BLOOD. I SEE A BABY , YOU SEE THE SAVIOUR. I SEE FAILURE & FEAR , YOU SEE REDEMPTION. I SEE A BEGGAR , YOU SEE A CHILD YOU CREATED. Today people what do you see ????

DON't STAY STUCK.......(I am back)

I am finally back after some months of challenging circumstances.Today I want to encourage you to not get stuck in the trap of comparing past glories with present realities. This trap can entice you to interpret the future by your past . In Haggai 2:3 the prophet asks some pertinent questions ; ''Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory ? And how do you see it NOW ? The people are complaining in Haggai 1 that a) the job is too large,2)the resources are far too small, 3) what they will build will not be as great as in the past. God's response is in Haggai 2 is amazingly powerful 1)Let us work together, "I am with you..."v4,2 )do not be afraid , I have covenanted with you,3) I will fill my house with resources and shekinah glory v.8+9. Good intentions or even complaints will not build the church of Jesus Christ ,rather prayer , commitment, intentional obedience & sacrifice , faithfulness and so much more is non-negotiably required. Dear friend in Christ go from GLORY TO GLORY ... NOT GLORY TO INERTIA OR GUTTER, Jesus needs His church to be "ON" in this season of history , we cannot afford to fumble this eternal baton . As Haggai asked "WHAT DO YOU SEE NOW ?'' The obstacles or the opportunities propelled by the power of JESUS . Blessings upon my readers today . MARNEY

JESUS FULL OF GRACE & TRUTH.....WHAT A GIFT.

We remember baby Jesus at this time of the year , cute , innocent , non-confronting , and palatable .
However , don't ever forget that this BABY is actually all powerful , all wise , all glorious , all just , all holy , altogether lovely , and supremely ALL SAVIOUR !
Understand a biblical definition of who this SAVIOUR 'JESUS 'really is , and underline His attributes ( of which there are many ),particularly emphasising the truth from John 1 : 17 "FOR THE LAW WAS GIVEN THROUGH MOSES; GRACE & TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST ."
Jesus came to save us from ourselves ( all love & grace ) , but equally He came as 'truth incarnate ' , you cannot have one aspect of His character without the other . GRACE & TRUTH , TRUTH & GRACE .
Both aspects are needed , both are required to be present in our own lives ....we need His gracious presence to restore & revive us , as much as we need His holy truth as the standard by which we must live .
This Christmas don't delete or be distracted from the whole truth of the coming of JESUS , this is 'THE ONE 'you cannot ignore ..... you can accept Him ..... you can reject Him.... but you will never be able to ignore this SAVIOUR of the whole world .

Do yourself and all around you an Eternal favour , worship JESUS for all that He is and will be for all eternity.

Marney ( praying for my readers this Christmas .)

PRAY FOR OTHERS TO RECEIVE JESUS THIS CHRISTMAS

Luke 19:10 tells us clearly the reason Jesus came to this earth , ''FOR THE SON OF MAN CAME TO SEEK & TO SAVE WHAT WAS LOST ."
The best gift you could give to any other person this Christmas would be many prayers & many verbal witnesses from your own life in regard to their SALVATION .
Eternal history can & will be changed as you pray for the lost , as you witness to the saving power of JESUS CHRIST .
Don't ever minimise the power of the name and saving grace of the Lord Jesus, it is mighty to save and even more than that He is mighty to save any & every person that calls on His name .
This Christmas I challenge you to get intentionally serious about witnessing to family , friends , neighbours, colleagues and everyone you meet . Christmas is about one glorious fact ; JESUS and His desire is that not anyone ever perish or go into a Christless eternity ( hell). Don't overlook this incredible life changing message when you are interacting with significant others in your journey of life .
Reflect upon this & above all PRAY ......PRAY ......PRAY .....PRAY & PRAY EVEN MORE !

What have we begun, when we pray like this ?What have we done ....what will we do , when we pray & cry & witness the message of SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST .
What seeds can we sow , what Holy Spirit lights can we glow, what heavenly dreams can we throw ?
What have we begun, here we see angels burning like the sun. Here we juggle destinies, what will we see done ( in the heavenlies , as well as on earth)?
What Army gets commissioned kneeling in this way? What passion will find holy extreme when wounded soldiers pray?
What 'holy plague' will we have begun when we as God's soldiers live for the crucified ONE ?
(adaption of writing from Red moon rising , p248)
Get busy for Jesus' Kingdom and promote zealously the cause of JESUS CHRIST , make it CHRISTMAS all year round .

Praying for you each .
MARNEY