“No one can change the timing set by God” ― Sunday Adelaja
Jesus, when you tell us to pray and be patient. I ask, How do you measure time? Time to you is eternity? I still think of time by earth standards. I can not wrap my head around eternity.
Are we patient enough to wait for Jesus? Or do we give up too soon?
“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” Romans 8:25 KJV
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 KJV
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“This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44).
Meaning of yoke - A harness used by oxen and other animals to ease the work of hauling a load. It was also meant as a designation of servitude and carrying the burden of a task or mission. The Yoke of Jesus When Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you" (Matthew 11:29), He meant that we are to submit ourselves to Him every day in every way.
There are approximately 49 verses in the Bible that refer to the word yoke.
It’s amazing to me how a simple wooden ox harness could teach a lesson that could save us so much confusion unrest and indecision. To be yoked metaphorically to a like-minded person is a blessing... but to be yoked to a person or thing or vice that pulls us into an undesirable direction can be extremely dangerous. And cause our equilibrium to go into tilt mode. When this word tried to attach itself to my mind I resisted... But as things became heavy I decided to move on with my heart.
When we strive for peace in our crazy world.. We began to search for what can we do to regain love, harmony, and balance in our unsettled lives.
And then the word yoke appeared what a strange word? What a strange example for the human mind to understand. To be yoked like an animal.. our freedom removed?? Say what?
I found that there is such beautiful wisdom in the simplicity of our Superior Trinity’s teachings. But do we truly dig deeper into the words or do we just skim the surface?
To be yoked brought these words to mind.. together, team, united, joined, support, like-minded, ONE...
I can only speak from my experience. As we travel closer and closer to Jesus we begin to experience His support. We begin to feel united in His thoughts for us. Our problems seem less intense. Our stride and our pace seem to settle into a truly comfortable gait.
Jesus traveled this road before us just to experience life to understand how life can be a beautiful gift. But it also has its challenges and its difficult moments. He knows from experience when to slow us down.. and He knows when we should pick up our pace. If we allow Him to walk beside us, we can adorn this beautiful invisible harness of His LOVE. We can be yoked to the Master of everything including our life. What an amazing place to be.
Just think He already knows the path we will take even before we get to the crossroad. Letting Him be the captain of our team can help us avoid unnecessary bumps in the road of life... He is the only ONE ... that never wavers! He is the only one that can make such a commitment. He is the only one that will take on any burden that you may face... I have found that He will not only share and comfort you in times of life’s trials. He will pick you up and carry you when you are too weary to stand.. so where do we find this invisible harness of His LOVE. It’s been with you all along.. It’s time to recognize that He has been carrying you.
But NOW is the time to walk beside Him. Now Is the time to gain your strength in His name ... NOW Is time that you love Him as much as He loves you... NOW time to feel that beautiful oneness, that completeness, ... He is waiting for you to pick up the pace !!!
Come on you can do this !!! Now is the time that you can be victorious!!! Because of. Him all things are possible!!
It’s Him, It’s always Him.
Deuteronomy 31:8, The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Matthew 11:29-30 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.
“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” - C.S. Lewis
To be set apart means = to keep or save (something) for a particular purpose and to be a quality that makes (someone or something) better than or different from other people or things.
We located 25 verses that point to the word "apart"...
I feel this word is like a two-edged sword... And it depends on which side of the sword you fall and how you perceive the meaning. I want to be "a part" of this world. I want to belong to a particular group... But as we look back on being “a part” of .. These desires change as swiftly as the people that reside within the man-made circles..and boundaries we create in this world.
There are times we are set apart for bigger and better things. By a power greater than anything this world could even begin to offer.
Many of us miss the mark and misunderstand the difference between being a part vs apart. We get confused because of our human frailties and we want to be excepted by others. We have a deep desire to feel loved... We seem to crave validation from others...
Many will try so hard to be "a part" of something that they will go as far as losing themselves in the process...
But to be set apart for a reason larger than we can even understand. Has monumental "Forever" implications.
Being set apart is a unique and powerful experience. What does this mean? How does this happen? What is the cost? What do we gain?
I do believe being a part of, something of this world is fleeting much like grains of sand slipping through your delicate fingers.
Being set apart takes those loose grains of sand and gently begins to build a foundation of LOVE greater than you have ever known..
Yes, both have a cost.. being a part of something worldly could cost you your soul, could bring heart-felt pain. And could result in feeling empty and alone. People are human and not all have caring hearts.. many are too ready to reward themselves before others.
There are times being set apart can make you feel alone. It’s when we forget the promise "Be strong. Be brave. Be fearless. You are never alone." - Joshua 1:9.
God set His children apart to draw them close to Him. To belong to a family. His family. Although imperfect we are all a work in progress. With one common desire... To love and to be loved by Him. We crave to belong to His supernatural circle of LOVE, it's one that defies all time and space.
Once we make that commitment to be set apart for God we are filled with a burning desire to color inside His lines. And refine who we truly are. There maybe be times we fall short. But He will be there to lovingly guide us through to the next page, the next chapter and He will help us write our book, a beautiful legacy to share.
He will guide our lives and together we will craft a beautiful LOVE story.
Have you ever given it any thought, He writes our names in His book of life... Perhaps each one of us has a chapter of blank pages.. and we are writing our story each min of every day and that is what will be cherished and shared for eternity?
He has thought of everything! How does He do it ?? I stand in awe with my crayon in hand and ask “set me apart”.. and wait for Him to turn the page.
It’s Him, It’s always Him.
He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments, and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.
Revelations 3:5
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven. Luke 10:20 NET
I may not be where I want to be, but thank God I am not where I used to be. - Joyce Meyer
Meaning of where - in or to what place or position.
Where in the heck can I find how many times the word “where” appears in the Bible? I looked and I could not find the answer?
In Genesis 3:9: These three words “where are you?” are written. They can bring loneliness. It can make us bewildered and confused. It can give us a feeling of being lost…
But are we ever truly lost? Are we ever far from God's reach? Have we ever been in a place in life that we wonder where are you, God? We feel like He is distant?
What causes us to feel this hunger for His love? His approval? His guidance? Why do we feel this sadness when He seems distant?
I blame my soul… I believe our soul has a deep connection to our Creator. It longs to be close to Him… And when our soul cannot feel Him it misses Him tremendously. It feels that there is an important element missing from our soul?
When we trying to understand the spiritual world with our mind it is difficult to understand. But we live in a world where our human body and our soul must learn to travel together. But the day will come when they must go their separate ways. This day is difficult for many… But I believe when our souls are welcomed home. It’s a celebration in heaven as they communion with our creator…
I will admit there are times when I feel a distance from our Creator. I do believe that this happens to all of us occasionally. It’s at that time we must chase Him with every ounce of strength and determination we can muster. I do not have the answers to why this happens I can only rely on Him. We must have the faith of a child. Knowing that in these quiet moments He is busy aligning things around us. Things we do not see or for that matter understand. We are short-sighted. But He knows our future. I know firsthand, He gives us the space to think, to reason.. and to grow into the unique person He knows you can be.
I can tell you I have felt Him stirring in my soul and I have tasted His Love, Grace, and Compassion. And it is the most fulfilling moment that we could ever feel. I could linger a lifetime. He feeds my soul with an unexplainable feeling of love. It’s a love beyond words.
There must be a soulful language our soul uses to communicate with Him. Have you ever wondered what that language might be? It must be in the most beautiful language. I do not believe the words we know would need to be uttered. It would be a love language transmitted from our spiritual heart to His… amazing, wonderous heart.
His vastness, His beauty, and His amazing love capture our mind and our body… But He has fallen in love with our soul. He WOWs me… and my soul will never be the same.
It's Him. It's always Him.
"But the Lord God called to the man, 'Where are you?'’ Genesis 3:9:
Wow, emotions what are they, and where do they come from?? Do we hide them deep inside? Well of course if you know anything about me. I am going to the best source I know for answers, to the Bible.
Come, join me as I travel back in time. And I open my heart and share a word from our Bible word study and meditation. I have fused them together to create a self-narrated story called
When you witness restoration in relationships, you have witnessed a beautiful gift from God...
Meaning of restoration brings back (a previous right, practice, custom,
or situation); reinstate.
The word “restore” appears 136 times throughout the books of the Bible.
To restore something or someone, it must be broken... Many of us may have experienced broken, tattered, or wounded hearts in our life.
Life and Love are a beautiful gift, from our heavenly Father and are meant to be shared. We are the ones that can not seem to get out of our own way. Egos, Power, and Self play a major part in the destruction, it can erode our world, our hearts, and our relationships.
Let’s look to the Book that seems to hold the wisdom that has withstood the test of time. Many of these books we know as the Bible are tattered and worn from use. But has the importance of the message they hold actually been digested? Has the message taken residents in the hearts of the readers?
Restoration is a theme that runs rampant in scripture and teaches the love of God. What I find most puzzling though, is most of us call on God only when they seek to restore their immediate problem or need ... We want Him to immediately fix our problems!!
I think we should look to solidify and restore our love with the Father of Love, His amazing, beautifully gifted Son Yashua, and the mysterious yet loving Holy Spirit. Are we lukewarm with our love? Do we only seek them when we have a need? I am a firm believer that we should work diligently to restore our divine relationship with Him all of Him.
This restoration takes time, it takes effort on our part. It will be the most significant, the most rewarding, most loving relationship one could ever dream of. It will bring uncontrollable joy. It will bring peace, it will bring a love that defies our human understanding.
The secret is once this relationship is restored... So many other things in your life will be restored hope, patience, and a love for others. The list is endless...
Your heart will be free to love Him out loud. I say seek Him! Find Him... and restore the most important part of this love relationship. You may find that it has been you that may have been missing! Because He has never wavered in His love for you. Make Him your heart's desire... your life will take on new meaning!!! He wows me!!
It’s Him. It’s always Him!!
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. PSALMS 51:12
And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. Joel 2:25
The Bible is our passport. Jesus is our pilot.Heaven is our destination...
Meaning of passport an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries
The word Passport does not appear in the Bible but perhaps the idea may. Let's see what we can discover
When I see the word passport I immediately think travel. Where are we going? Maybe that much-needed Vacation? Perhaps a quick business trip? Or maybe to visit family, friends or just maybe to explore an exciting destination?
These are trying times we are living in. They have made traveling quite a challenge!! As I embark on air travel, for the first time since the pandemic. I found many changes that give many of us pause... including me.
I arrived at the airport one hour before my flight time as suggested.. traveling light with only one bag and a backpack. At the curbside, I prepared my gear. Electronic boarding pass (much like a passport for domestic travel.) check! Face Mask check, face shield, check hand sanitizer check ... All clear so then I made my way to the electric door and as they opened I stood there for a minute and made sure I brought the most important element... I invited my team God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to stay with me...
Now armed with everything I step into the terminal ... It was a surreal moment it seems like there were hundreds of busy people. No names, they were not even traveling to the same destination. I could only see a sea of eyes and multi-colored face mask... we scurried along and most all blindly followed...
We made it through ID check. We made it through bomb-sniffing dogs.. and then security.
Hmm, what has our Father's world come to? It is a sad reality. And I would not be surprised if He is greatly disappointed.
As I glanced down at my phone I realized my plane has started to board.. so I began to sprint through the terminal.. with baggage in tow.
I made it just in time.. only to find they changed the gate...
I advised the attendant to let them know I was on my way. I turned and with deliberate forward motion, I again made my way to the new gate...
I was the last one to Board...
I made it!! Phew!
I found my seat .. settled in as the announcements began to fill the air. I turned on my music the song was titled Yeshua! It’s a beautiful song that speaks to my soul. I began to relax as I caught my breath. I bowed my head thanked my spiritual team! All of them one by one.
The plane prepared for take-off and we were airborne. As I floated in the heavens I began to wonder how does this experience and the word passport relate to the Bible?
I do believe we are all on a spiritual journey home. We are all just taking different modes of travel, at different rates of speed. Hopefully with the same destination in mind... A place my Savior calls Paradise...
The question becomes are we prepared? Do we gather all the equipment we need to embrace that life journey for eternity? Do we close our lips behind the mask we wear and truly listen to the whispers of our team as they try to guide us to our chosen destination? Do we run from the gate of darkness and find our way to the light ??
Do we equip ourselves to be confident that we will make it or will we be that last one that just made it by the grace of God? Or will we be left on the tarmac waving goodbye?
And as I closed my eyes the song continued to lull me into a state of peace and complete surrender as I drifted to sleep. I Could hear the faint whispers as the music continued to play... Yeshua, Yeshua
It’s Him, it’s always been Him.
He is our passport to paradise .. (He is my 3n1)
Revelation 21:27, NASB: "shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life."
“He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.”
God didn’t need us. But he wanted us. And that is the most amazing thing.Rick Warren
Meaning of deep extending far down from the top or surface.” a deep gorge’. Very intense or extreme.
There is 63 passage that ref to deep in the KJV of the Bible.
Deep can be attached to many words, Deepwater? Deep meaning scripture? deep hate? There are so many words. But I will set my mind aside and speak from the heart of a deep love that I have grown to cherish. It’s a love so deep, so beautiful, so amazing. It is difficult to put it into words? It can take you from 0 to 60 in just seconds. It can open your soul to see the wonders in each moment of every day…It can leave you breathless…
Many will look from a distance and not understand this amazing gift of deep love. It flows like a river… It brushes softly against your skin like a warm summer breeze. It is forgiving, kind, and will hold you while you sleep. It will wake you with the warmth of the first-morning light as it breaks the darkened sky… It's as soft as a delicate rose petal. And as sweet as a newborn baby's cry.
Many have been blessed to experience this deep love… Many are searching so hard to find this love in worldly things… They can never find rest. Because they have not learned that only this deep love can satisfy their soul.
Who is this that has the amazing gift ?? I do…
But you do too you just need to unwrap this amazing gift. Let’s unwrap it together. I get so excited when I can be at your unwrapping party… The package is beautiful like nothing you have ever seen. It has an iridescent glow… It's filled with wonder. It is filled with indescribable love. It's the most indescribable gift you can ever receive. It will give you joy for eternity.
Ready take the golden ribbon in your hand and on the count of 3… Take a deep breath and slowly and deliberately pull the ribbon…. Your eyes will widen, and you feel this love engulf your soul. Your heart will sing a new song… and as you open your heart you will squeal with delight…
It's Him, It's always HIM…
Now that you have received this amazing gift… it will be your heart's desire to cherish Him and return this love… and to your surprise, it will grow deeper with each passing day. He wow’s me ….
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.” 1 John 3:1
“My deep need calls out to the deep kindness of your love. ........ All through the day, Yahweh has commanded his endless love to pour over me. Through the night I sing his songs and my praises to the living God.”
With God All Things Are Possible. He sees the endless possibilities. (LG)
The meaning of blank is: Without color; lacking characteristics which give variety. Blank (Adjective) Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in; as, blank paper;
I could not find this word in the Bible. But my eyes were fixed on the blanks between the words and verses... and scriptures. It is clean no marks, but they also were void of substance? Void of love, void of the beautiful message of Him...
Have you ever had to write a paper and found yourself staring at the blank page? Struggling to bring the words from your heart to life.
I am so thankful that my heavenly Father does not struggle. He sees each blank page as a beautiful masterpiece and an opportunity to write the story of life and love across our hearts. He lovingly takes our heart in His gentle hands... And begins to inscribe and craft the most amazing love transformation we could ever experience.
He leads our spirit through the most amazing journey on earth. As we begin to hear His voice and follow in His steps. The once blank pages seem to surprisingly begin to take on new life. With each word, a beautiful song of love begins to unfurl. He masterfully leads us where we find a freed heart. And with Him at our side, each page becomes a symphony, each verse a new song. Each word points us to a love that speaks to our soul.
Before He came into my life my soul was a blank page. I was void in the knowledge of His amazing love. A void that cuts deep into my soul. I can say that now because I realize what it was that was missing.
But for some reason, He decided it was time to shake things up a bit and He awoke my soul. My life will never be the same. He meets me at every turn. I may be the blank page before Him. But I have given Him the pen and will trust Him with my life. Because only He can write such a beautiful love story. He is a master of creating something exciting, unique, and special from nothing... He is the author of my life and shares a love that guides my heart.
It's Him, Oh Boy, it is forever Him.
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:1-2 KJV
Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written The days that were appointed for me, When as yet there was not one of them [even taking shape].”
And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.- Jesus Christ
Meaning of way: method, style, or manner of doing something: "there are two ways of approaching this problem"a road, track, path, or street for traveling along:
There are approximately 100 Bible Verses about God Making A Way Out Of Nowhere.
Do we ever feel boxed in a corner? Can we escape the madness of our world? Or better yet can we find that eye of the needle? Or the narrow gate? Both of these are referenced in the Bible.
I do ponder these thoughts? Must we go on a diet? Do we need to get fit? What do they truly mean?
I have found that this book we call the Bible is such a book of riddles with a love language all its own... It’s mystery can be discovered. But one must fall in love with the romance hidden with each word, each chapter, and verse. It takes time to decipher the language and find the hidden meaning that speaks to our hearts and souls.
I do believe finding the "way" starts with a curious mind and a thirsty soul. What are we missing in this life? How did we come into existence? Is there a greater power? Is there more?
I do believe like any journey we embark upon we must do things to ready ourselves for this great adventure. We must study the location? Perhaps the climate, maybe the language? who or what is the ultimate reason for scheduling this trip?? Do we get in shape so we can keep up with others on the tour?
Hmm sounds silly to compare Jesus to a destination, adventure, or even a trip? Maybe? But what are we doing to ready ourselves? I don’t know about you but discovering things daily about Him has been the most amazing adventure of my life. The climate of His heart offers me warmth in the coldness and harshness of our world.. His language and words speak a love song to our hearts. I personally love hearing His voice it soothes my soul. He speaks of grace, He speaks of forgiveness, He speaks of refinement...
Sometimes refinement can be a painful experience. But look what happens to a piece of coal. Coal is formed near the surface of the earth where the heat and pressure are far less severe. Diamonds require temperatures of about 2200 degrees Fahrenheit, and pressure of about 725,000 pounds per square inch. Ouch...
Are we like the coal, stagnant living a life in darkness without luster or are we like a beautiful diamond .. a gem, a rare beauty with amazing brilliance and value...
We must dive deeper into ourselves and into a personal relationship with our Spiritual Guide. Only He knows the way to our true destination. Only He knows how to teach us this heavenly language that teaches us of this indescribable love! He is our spiritual compass to a beautiful destination.
Indulge me a moment and imagine a cave, a catacomb-like structure.. and few are following a guide. Much like a character we are familiar with “Indiana Jones” He is holding one single candle that is illuminating a warm glow in the darkness. He is a confident guide and He is peacefully guiding us through an amazing journey. It can be scary but it can be such an exciting time of adventure.
But the question becomes, do we follow His Light? Or stay covered in darkness? Do we stay close because of fear of the unknown? Or do we decide to go our own way through the darkness? Or do we follow Him because we have felt and seen what His light brings to our lives?
Have we placed our confidence and faith in Him? He is the only “Way” He is illuminating our paths ... He is waiting .... He is the greatest adventure we can ever encounter. He is the greatest love story to discover. He is the "WAY".
It’s Him, it’s always Him
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. John 14.6
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.1. Matthew 7:13-14
"I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."Matthew19:23-24
