Life and Judgment Are Through the Son

John 5:24-30
New King James Version (NKJV)

Life and Judgment Are Through the Son
24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
25 Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live.
26 For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself,
27 and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.
28 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice
29 and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.

From Biblegateway.com

Escape All These Things

Dear All,

Lately I've been thinking about how God always provides a way of escape to those who keep their eyes on Him and are a blessing unto Him. The bible says He will not leave us or forsake us if we focus on Him and watch.

As I watch the news, it is quite obvious that the time is at hand. I encourage you to watch and pray and be ready for His Return.

"Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man." Luke 21:36

In Christ,
In His Favor

Word of Life

Dear All,

This is a painting I did of one of God's Names, "Word of Life." Today is a day to be encouraged! He is returning very soon! Be ready and focus on Him!

Keep your eyes on higher ground!

Be Blessed.

Watch!

Dear All,

This is from Bible Gateway. Watch and Pray! Be Ready!

¹And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

²Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

³Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

⁴Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

⁵He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

⁶He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

⁷And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

⁸I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

⁹Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

¹⁰Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

¹¹Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

¹²Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

¹³He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

¹⁴And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

¹⁵I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

¹⁶So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

¹⁷Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

¹⁸I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

¹⁹As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

²⁰Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

²¹To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

²²He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (Revelation 3, King James Version)

Be Inspired by Jason Crabb and Paige Strackman

Hi Everyone:

You've got to watch this video of Paige Strackman singing on TBN. She is a member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and has an amazing voice!

Here's another great singer - Jason Crabb. Be inspired by him. Don't worry about your situation right now, but keep your eyes on Jesus and keep praying for His Guidance!

Also, this is a video that you should not miss. It's Evil Kneval accepting Jesus at the Crystal Cathedral, Robert Schuller's church in California. He died shortly after and it's profound!

Keep your eyes on Higher Ground!

Forever Jones

I had the privilege to watch TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network) a few nights ago and was happy to see Melinda Doolittle (former American Idol star). I really wanted Melinda to win American Idol, and knew from her first audition that she would be in the top group of contestants. I am glad that Melinda is following her higher calling in God. She has done a lot to inspire and help others.

There was another group featured on TBN, a family of singers and musicians named Forever Jones. The group consists of the husband, the wife and their 5 kids. Everyone is clearly gifted by God in their musical talents and abilities.

This blog has uplifting Christian music. In particular, Darlene Zschech from the Australia Hillsong Church has numerous songs. You will probably recognize her song "Shout to the Lord."

Of course, Kirk Franklin is included in this music list. He is so talented and truly is in God's Favor.

If you are feeling a little blue or simply need to feel inspired, please listen to the music on this blog and be sure to visit the websites linked above.

Don't be stressed; be blessed!

Abiding

I am abiding in God today. He is my Rock. He is my Fortress. I will sit under His Wings today and rest. I will drink in His Love and Grace. I do not need to worry when I am alone, for He is with me all of the time. My thoughts are continually Praising Him. He shows me the way through all that I encounter.

I am abiding this day so that I will not fail. God will strengthen me to get through all that concerns me this day. He will allow me to grow and be creative this day. He is sufficient. I will abide in His Branches.

John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (KJV)