2 Peter 1:20-21 highlights that prophecy does not originate from human will but from God, as men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

“Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.” (2 Peter 1:20-21 NLT) 

Learn to walk with the LORD and to have intimate relationship with Him through spending time in His Word, and communing with Him all through the day. There is incredible blessing in knowing God, knowing the truth of His Word, and hearing His Voice. The real test of walking with God is obedience. The blessing of knowing God is reserved for all who will seek Him with their whole heart, mind, body and soul. That blessing is available to those who are after a relationship and not just the benefits of that relationship. 

God speaks through parables, types and shadows and symbols as a way to illustrate and reveal what He is saying. Only those people who are close to Him and listening and willing to pursue Him, will hear the sermon within the story and see the picture within an illustration. It’s a gift to walk with God—where we get to see and know what the Father is wanting and leading us to do. (see Matthew 13:13) 

Seek the Lord with your whole heart, mind, and soul. Live like Jesus may come today! 

DEBORAH

Raise your children to know God….

Raise your children to know God, to love God’s Word—the Bible because the more you read the Word of God, the more you will fall in love with JESUS. Do not allow this world system to deceive you or the things of the world to choke you. It doesn’t matter how great a college degree you provide for your children to the career path they choose, or how successful they are in the world’s eyes—true success is raising your family to know God, spend eternity with Him, and to live in divine purpose here on earth. 

Read the Bible like your life depends on it…and soon you will understand that is does. Love the LORD your God with all your heart, mind, and soul. The life of Jesus is the only life that matters, for this life on earth is passing away. Do not allow the desires of this world and the spirit of deception to ruin your soul. It is written, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me” (Deuteronomy 4:10). It’s vital to eternal life. 

Share your stories of God’s faithfulness with those around you and the next generation. Write them down for generations to come. Remembering all God has done and is doing will build your faith. God’s faithfulness is stitched all through Scripture to give us hope today. Share your stories of God’s faithfulness, how HE has brought you through the valleys to the mountaintops. 

Take people down memory lane by telling them about the goodness of God and how He has taken you through some of the hardest times, from the fiery trials to the heart ablaze where God is speaking to you in a still small voice. From the perseverance to overcoming through victory in Christ, we must share our stories of God’s faithfulness. No matter if we are struggling or celebrating, it is only God’s amazing love, His Holy Presence, and His amazing grace that are sufficient. 

Listen to faith-filled messages and take your family to the house of God to hear the WORD preached, where the pastor preaches the whole counsel of God. Listen, let it sink deep within, fall in love with Jesus, and you will obey His Word. For one day soon, Jesus will return in the clouds for His own. It will be the greatest day of love in the clouds known to mankind for those that know Jesus—but for those that don’t, it will be horrific. Choose this day whom you will serve. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD! 

Where will you and your family spend eternity?

When my time on earth is through, I will forever be with YOU, Jesus. 

Tell the world about Jesus and fall in love with Him more everyday! 

HIS love and mine,

Deborah

Every day around a table someone is fighting for their life with cancer or some other sickness, someone is walking in a stormy relationship or season of struggling, from grief to emotional struggles, raising kids, having kids, getting married, getting divorced, losing a spouse or loved one to death, sitting by the bedside in a hospital or waiting room longing for the doctor to come out with the news. Losing a job or a career change to a phone call with a bad report. Some people are living their best life in college or a new career and waiting for the sun to rise each new day. 

Every day we wait and wrestle with daily life. From replacing lightbulbs and life maintenance for all—to widows and singles and aged care providers to teens struggling with life. Be kind and be part of the answer. Love people right where they are in life and ask God for wisdom to minister to people. 

Ministering to people may simply be listening to hear, not listening to respond or repeat a conversation. While listening, God can give a simple word of wisdom, or one word of encouragement that can change the course of someone’s life. Live to know God and make Him known. Tell the world about Jesus—He is coming back soon! 

God loves you! 

His love and mine,

DEBORAH