Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.  Jeremiah 17:7 (KJV)

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

1 Peter 1:16 ( KJV)

Holy indeed.  He is Holy, and He is our Father.

The air we breathe, His Holy presence living in us!

He is our daily bread...His very Word spoken, to us!

I am confident each day as I go about my business, knowing He is inside of me, His Holy presence living in me.

And, His very Word, His Voice, my daily bread…spoken to me every step of the way.

The Majestic and Holy Father, King of kings and Lord of lord living in me?

Living in us?

Stop a moment, and digest the enormity of that statement.  He is living in us!  “Wow!”

Yes, we know the Holy One lives with us, and in us…but when we really meditate upon that fact, it can bring about overwhelming feelings of joy, awe, and inspiration…and fill us with love and peace.

Walking the narrow path, or the narrow road,  is and can be challenging at times. There will be days when one might throw their hands up, and feel as if they’ll never get out of the deep valley.  Or, when the events of the day seem to swallow up our sensibilities and faith seems outside the realm of what we’re going through.  In other words, the world can sometimes “choke” the word, and “choke or diminish” our mind and focus.

This can happen to anyone, and no one escapes “life” and all that it encompasses, which can be both scathing and joyful.  Sometimes there can be days of ” dark clouds” and the storm seems unrelenting.  But, when we remember that He is in us, the Holy One lives inside of His followers, it’ll provide a huge source of comfort.

Be Ye Holy, for I am Holy….

Surrendering to the Holy One and Mighty One is contingent upon the receiving the benefits and rewards of having Him in our life.  He loves each and everyone of His children…but not all of His children know Him, or have accepted Him into their hearts.  And, it is up to each of His children to do so. To get to know Him.  His love, His heart, His compassion, His mercy, His grace.  His Word.

Do you feel your soul stirring at this moment?

Do you long for peace even when there is a “storm” raging all around you?

Do you need strength to go on?

Do you need someone to help you?

Go to Him.  Open His book.  Accept Him in your heart. Welcome Him as your Lord and Savior, and then embrace LIFE as it was meant to be…LIFE.

When we walk down the  narrow path, we are not only walking it here on earth, but we are walking on the path toward our “eternal rewards,” of living in His presence forever more, long after we leave this earth.

Things of the world are foolish to God’s followers, and things of God are foolish to those who don’t believe.  Highway of Holiness…as God said, “it will be only for those who walk in God’s ways, and fools will never walk there.”

Remember, God always give you the choice as to which path you walk down.

Yes, It’s your choice.  And because you’re a child of God, you’re nobody’s fool, so in that case, I’ll meet you on the narrow path…Amen!

“Father God, show us the way, lead us, guide us, teach us, touch us, heal us, as we walk that narrow road, and narrow path of life, we know You are inside of us, and You are Holy, so therefore, we must be Holy, we thank You for Your love, Your ways, and for all of our provisions, we love You in Jesus name, Amen.”

And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways; fools will never walk there. 

Isaiah 35:8 (NLT)

 
This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. Psalm 118:20 (NKJV)

But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.  Matthew 7:14 (NLT)

And Jesus answering saith unto them, “Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe those things which he saith shall come to pass, she shall have whatsoever he saith. 

Matthew 11:22-23 (KJV)

When you doubt, in and of itself might not be such a bad thing…however it is what doubt can eventually do that might cause trouble in our spiritual lives.

When we doubt in spiritual terms we could be doubting God.  Because, doubting or casting aside our belief, is to let the doors swing open, and we could be letting in a swirl of trouble that might be very unsettling…in terms of our spiritual growth, and in terms of our personal lives.

Jeremiah was nervous when the LORD approached Him with instructions.  In fact, He was really “timid” and nervous, and all of which made a passage and path of doubt, that came sauntering into his “camp.” He was reticent to speak, as this passage in Jeremiah 1:6 shows:  “Then said I, “Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak for I am a child.”  We could see and understand in this passage that Jeremiah was having self doubts, and if it continued it could have robbed him of his faith, and his destiny to be one of the great ones in the Bible.  Jeremiah was a youth compared to the elders that were camped about him, some in their seventies and eighties.  He thought “I’m a youth and they won’t listen to me.”

But, God wouldn’t let Jeremiah be robbed of his faith, or duty of which he was assigned, as it so clearly tells in this passage of Jeremiah, 1:7-8 – But the LORD said unto me, “Say not, ‘I am a child’ for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”  

How could anyone possibly go wrong with promises such as these? The LORD will tell many of us what to speak, His Spirit will guide us, lead us, and touch us…and give us the unction,and perseverance, when we “believe” and when we listen…and throw out all doubts.  Because, the LORD and His Word, along with His promises, are truly invigorating in all aspects, and they are the harness in which we connect to His very heart.

Jeremiah would go on to speak the word of the LORD faithfully.  He didn’t care that a lot of which he said, and brought about through the LORD, wasn’t welcomed, and he certainly wasn’t worried about being “popular” with the people who opposed him. No, instead…he was in pursuit of the LORD’s commandments and instructions, and he did it all faithfully, never doubting again. And in so doing, he was able to leap and accomplish so many things that he ordinarily could never have done.

We too can do so today.  Never doubt the LORD or His Word and promises.  Instead, hold on to your faith and pronounce the Word with confidence, execute the Word by bringing forth the TRUTH, to all who will hear it, and extend your hands to those who are weak, and in need of love.

Through the Word and love of Christ, we can do it…in His name, through His power, and through our faith.

The seed of the mustard herb is indeed the smallest of all herb seeds, yet it grows into a magnificent and huge herb plant. Mountains are always symbolic of nations in God’s Word.  When we have sufficient faith, we too “can walk on water.”  Nothing shall be impossible for us…when we have the LORD with us, and when we hold tight to our faith and cast away the cancerous tankard of “doubt” and instead drink from the cup of “living water.”

Just think, if Jeremiah had continued with doubt…He never would have been a vessel for God and accomplished all that he did through the LORD.

Come on, cast your doubts away, and go out and “Yell it from the mountain tops…I have unrelenting Faith in Christ, Amen!”

“Thank You Father, for Your unwavering love and grace, I pray that my faith, love,  and my belief in You make You smile, I adore You, and Praise You and You alone,  in Jesus name, Amen.” 

For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there. But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater. So shall My word not return to Me void, But, it shall accomplish what I please, And, it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

                                                  Isaiah 55:10-11 (NKJV)

God and His promises are many, throughout the Bible, since the beginning of the earth age, and before the earth age…He is, and always was…and will always be.

His word in the beginning, in the book of Genesis, which means; “origin” or “generation” or “beginning” — God SPOKE the Word and it happened.  His Word went forth from His mouth and accomplished that which He wanted.

God defined the Word, bringing things into existence, by naming things, and giving them a purpose, finally God established and blessed that which He had made, sealing the truth of His creation, through His very Word.  “Let there be light;” and there was light.        Genesis 1:3  (NKJV)

Nothing has changed today.  All things remain the same. God’s Word and promises and His peace still reigns and always shall.  His Word is His Word to this day, He is on the throne and still in control.  So, when we “speak His Word” it doesn’t return to Him void, He listens, and blesses those who believe, those who trust, and those who depend on Him for all of our provisions.  Amen.

In His amazing Word is TRUTH, and LOVE and PEACE, and we have access to Him anytime we wish…we walk boldly into His presence, thanks to His Son, Jesus Christ who sacrificed for us.  Through His death and resurrection the “veil was rent/ripped” from top to bottom, allowing us full entry into the presence of the LORD. (Matt 27:50-51)  Amen.

Speak the Word and believe the Word and trust the Word, for it is the very voice of God and His Character.  He loves us, every single one of us, no matter what, where, how or why.  He loves us unconditionally.  Amen.

Speak the Word.

Learn the Word.

Love the Word.

Love the truth.

Love the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.  Amen.

The closer we grow to Him the more positive our lives and existence become.  When we’re here on earth, we have things to accomplish and do.  Speak His Word, truth and promises, and follow Him without fail, and watch the impact it will have on your life here.  But, more important, the impact it will have on your “eternity.”

“Father, thank You for Your Word and for Your love, truth, peace and compassion, may we always speak the truth and absorb Your Word, and share it with others so they might see the light, and share in eternity, with those who believe, in Jesus Christ name, Amen.”

Matthew 27:50-51 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split  

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. 

Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV)

The world has more than enough of “naysayers” and critics, scoffers, and detractors.  We need more people to become “experts” at giving encouragement.  A good word is sometimes a hard thing to find.  Why not give it a “home in our mouth?”

“Loose lips sink ships” a popular and vital saying in World War II.  That motto was in fact to protect our American troops.  It was a saying that meant, “Guard your mouth. Guard your words. And do nothing to endanger our service men and women.

“…He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.” Proverbs 13:3 – (NKJV)

Well, in essence…preventing causalities in a spiritual war takes the same kind of precaution and action.

Being supportive and bringing forth a good word and supporting one another becomes a domino effect making the end results rewarding and pleasing to the LORD.  Kindness and the ability to encourage is a direct link from God to others and back again to the origin.

“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.” Proverbs 12:22  (NKJV)

God keeps His promises, and when we acknowledge that He does, it’s another way of saying He always speaks the truth.  He delights in truth.  And, when we please Him when we tell the truth.  When we uphold His word, and when we are kind and supportive to one another.  It is the presence of His Spirit that becomes fully engaged in us as we project His love towards others, in ways that are pleasing and indicative of His love for us.

When we obey the ways of the LORD, that is to say His principles and doctrine, or more to the point…His Word…He will guide us and show us how to apply the truth in our life.

When we set our hearts on obeying the LORD, He will show us His wisdom…and bring us closer to Him thereby rendering us higher into understanding our purpose in life.

Being supportive in the body of Christ is an ongoing process and a daily part of whom we are as Christians.

Our brothers and sisters, many in the dark, don’t know the truth. When we get a “word” from the LORD…He will bring us to what we should say, and maybe that person will come to the LORD.  That would be up to God of course, we’re merely His messengers, or vessels for such cause.

But keep in mind, that even if “one soul” is saved, the angels rejoice in heaven, and God will celebrate along with them.  And, it all starts with “words of truth, kindness and love…”

“Father, help us to guard our tongues, know what to say, offer encouragement and support where ever we’re led and speak the truth in Jesus precious name, Amen.”

                             Proverbs 2:6-9  (NKJV)

Proverbs 29:23 –

A man’s pride shall bring him low:

but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Pride can be defined as  an inversion of power and authority.

It can be explained  as a taking it upon ourselves to do things on our own.

It’s one of the weaknesses that the enemy will tempt you with.

It’s classic in how Satan tries to get you to come over to his views and ways.  He knows what makes us feel good, and knows all about us, and tries to steer us in his direction.

The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the lust of the world — which is the pride of life.

The root cause of most every sin starts off with “pride”

It is pride that stops many people from ceasing or calling upon the LORD.

When we really know God, and His word, the more we will not be fooled, and not be led astray. The more we reflect and meditate on His word, the more humble we will become, and the more filled with the Spirit of the LORD.

Pride destroys us and is a showy practice that makes us feel good.

It is a detracting agent. It is a solvent which will break us.

We must be careful and listen to the LORD.  Listen to the Word, and be careful that our choices and paths are not born from pride.

God’s voice is gentle and kind.

His voice is sure and compassionate.

God’s ways are filled with peace.

God transforms from the inside out.

God comes into our heart and changes us, when we surrender to Him, and humble ourselves.

The enemy changes and tempts from the “outside” and brings senses of all things alluring to us.

Tempting us as He did Christ in the desert.

Showing things from the outside, never from the inside out.

God is the strength in which we can turn to for all things.

He is the way, the life and the truth.

He is our all for all.

Go to God for all things.

Rest in Him.

Call out to Him.

Humble yourself before Him, and He will raise you up.

Listen,  do you hear His voice?

For there is only ONE VOICE, and that is the sound of the LORD.

Proverbs 16:5 –

Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD:

~[though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.