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aspiritual Bible Study: Giving Freely - Subscribe

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Today is Sunday February 1, 2009 and we are beginning our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: Giving Freely
God loves a cheerful giver, especially one who gives voluntarily. When we give freely we are pleasing God by showing Him that we are not thinking solely of ourselves nor looking to get something in return.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 1-3
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The book of Leviticus is the third book of the Old Testament and contains 27 chapters. The author of the book is Moses and it was written to the people of Israel. This book was a manual of worship for Israel. It provides instruction to the religious leaders and explains how sinful people can approach righteous God. It relates to the coming of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. The purpose of the book was to show Israel how to live as a holy nation in fellowship with God and prepare them to extend the redemptive plan of God to all nations. What we are to learn from the book is how to live holy as God requires holiness of All His people.

Leviticus reveals how Israel was to live as a holy nation in order to be in fellowship with God, it begins by explaining the sacrifices that were pleasing to God. The first three offerings mentioned were called sweet savor offerings, which means they were voluntary and pleasing to God. The first offering mentioned is called the burned sacrifice. The offering was to be a bull, lamb, or goat, turtledoves or pigeons, each according to the financial ability of the offerer. "And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock. If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.................And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish..................And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons." (Leviticus 1:1-3,10,14).

When the offerer voluntarily gave a sacrifice he was in full submission to God and without a selfish motive. If the offerer owned a herd, then he offered a bull. If, however, the offerer possessed only flocks, then his offering would be a lamb or a goat; for either of these men to offer pigeons would have been offensive to God. But, if the offerer were so poor that he did not own a herd or a flock, then an acceptable offering could be the less-expensive turtledoves or young pigeons.

Some Christians think they should meet their personal desires first and then consider what they will give to God from what is left. This might agree with worldly economics, but it is spiritually unsound. No person is too poor to return 10% of their income to God. Whatever was chosen for the offering was to be the best of its kind, usually a male that was perfect and had no spots or blemishes, this is symbolic to Jesus, our perfect Savior.

The procedure for the burned offering was for the offerer to lay his hands heavily upon the head of the animal, symbolizing the transfer of sin from the guilty to the sinless to atone for his sin. "And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation." (1:4-5). The blood offered to God indicated that a life had been given as a substitute for the one who had sinned. This act was a foreshadowing of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself as the ultimate sacrifice.

More detail concerning Christ is provided in the Book of Leviticus than in any other Book. This book is mentioned more than 80 times in the New Testament that we might know what Christ has done for us and expects from us in our conduct and worship to please Him. "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." (Titus 2:11-14).

Jesus Christ is Revealed: Through the meat (meal, grain) offering which was made without leaven.
"No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of the LORD made by fire."

Today's Psalm: 96:8
"Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Help us to learn Your commands, apply them to our hearts, and carry them out in our daily actions. We desire to be obedient to You and to bring our children into a faithful relationship with You as well. We love You with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our strength.May our absolute devotion bring honor to You and witness to others of our fervent commitment to serve You all the days of our lives. In Jesus' name.................Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and rest of the weekend.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Cleans Yourself Feb 4th, 2009 1:00:37 am - Subscribe

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Today is Tuesday February 3, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message:Cleanse Yourself
All who accept Jesus into their lives become cleansed by His blood, but it is important that we cleanse ourselves daily so are not defiling our minds and bodies.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 7-8
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In all the offerings, the Lord's portion was presented first. The peace offering was different from all the rest, it was the only offering shared by three parties, God, the priests, and all that was left was to be eaten by the offerer and his family. The fat was always God's portion and was never to be eaten."Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat.And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD, even the soul that eateth it shall be cut off from his people. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, He that offereth the sacrifice of his peace offerings unto the LORD shall bring his oblation unto the LORD of the sacrifice of his peace offerings.His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the fat with the breast, it shall he bring, that the breast may be waved for a wave offering before the LORD.And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings." (Leviticus 7:23-25,28-32). The peace offering could be brought for answered prayer, in connection with a vow, or as an act of thanksgiving. Today, just as then, we are never to give the Lord whatever is left over after every other desire is met. "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." (Romans 5:1-2).

When the priesthood was inaugurated, two rams were brought, one was offered for a Burnt Offering, and the other was called the ram of consecration (sanctification). The ear, the right hand, and the right foot of Aaron and his sons weresanctified (cleansed) by the blood. "And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about.And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, and an offering made by fire unto the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.And he brought the other ram, the ram of consecration: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot." (Leviticus 8:18-23). The ear was cleansed in order to hear the Word of God, they were to listen to no conversation that would make them unclean nor distract them from hearing His voice. The thumb of the right hand was cleansed in order to be qualified to handle things for God, the right hand is used to express power. The right foot was cleansed in order to remind the priests that they had to be responsible for what they did in their daily activities.

As members of Body of Christ,weare tosanctifyour ears, hands, and feet to the Lord's service to be used as He chooses. It is by Christ's blood that theour ears are prepared to hear His voice with a desire to listen to His Word. We must also hold on to the things of the world in a manner that honors the Lord. And we must be careful what we do with our bodies so that we are not defiling them in any way. "Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." (Matthew 6:30-34).

Today's Psalm: 19:12-13
"Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
I lay my sins on Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God. Thank You for bearing them all and freeing me from the accuser’s condemnation. I confess my sins to You, both big and small, so that cleansed in the blood of the sinless Lamb of God. Thank You for being the Sinbearer that redeems me from the slimy pit of mud and mire. You are the Solid Rock on which I firmly stand. You are faithful and just and forgive me of my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. You put a new song in my mouth and a hymn of praise and thanksgiving for Your wondrous love and forgiveness. In Jesus' name...........Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy the rest of your week.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: No Substitute Feb 5th, 2009 3:08:52 am - Subscribe

Hello My Friend/Guest,

Today is Wednesday February 4, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: No Substitute
There is nosubstitute to Salvation or having a right relationship with God. Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us from our sins and allow us to know God personally.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 9-10
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As we learned, the sin offeringand the trespass offering were mandatory and were the first two offerings to be presented to God. They were required in order to restore the broken relationship between God and sinful man."And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD.And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the LORD will appear unto you................ And Moses said unto Aaron, Go unto the altar, and offer thy sin offering, and thy burnt offering, and make an atonement for thyself, and for the people: and offer the offering of the people, and make an atonement for them; as the LORD commanded.Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself.And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses." (Leviticus 9:2-4,7-10). Each sin offering also served as a reminder that an innocent animal died in the sinner's place.

Disobedience to the will of God is sin and must be repented of and atoned for, ignorance of the Law of God is not an excuse for sinning and must be addressed in the same manner. "For there is no respect of persons with God.For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another

In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel." (Romans 2:11-16). No animal could be an absolute substitute for a sinner; it could only provide a temporary covering for sin. However, Christ alone is our sin offering and tresspass offering whom atones for all our sins.

The peace offerings werepresented as a giftto God, it expresseda peaceful, harmonious relationship with God, as well as with others. The peace offering could be brought for answers to prayer, in connection with a vow, or as a voluntary act of thanksgiving and also implies happiness, contentment, and rest. The shoulder, thigh, and breast were given to the priest who had offered the sacrifice. They were symbols of strength and compassion, a reminder that strength is given to those who serve the Lord. The sacrifice was to be a bullock, goat, or lamb, but it had to be unblemished, which represented the perfect Life of Christ. The bullock represented the Lord as the strong and patient One, the lamb represented Him as the meek and gentle One, and the goat represented Him as the despised and rejected One.

The peace offering was a joyful feast shared by the priests and the people in the presence of God who first of all received the fat upon the altar. "He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron's sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the altar round about,And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:And they put the fat upon the breasts, and he burnt the fat upon the altar:And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded.And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces." (Leviticus 9:18-24). After the Lord received the fat and the priests received their portion, all that was left was eaten by the offerer, his friends, and family in the court of the Tabernacle. They rejoiced in the wonderful things that the Lord had provided. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27).

Today, we are blessed to be forgiven and enjoy peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. All we have to do is call onJesus and ask Him to forgive us, it's that simple. His blood was the ultimate sacrifice that allows us to no longer have to worry whether or not we are good enough to go to heaven yet alone have a right relationship with God.

Today's Psalm: 34:13-15
"Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Your Word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You; for it teaches me to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before You.Even when it brings about hurtful circumstances help me to do the right thing in keeping with the Christ-filled nature I received upon the day of my salvation. May I not be found lacking in integrity, but rather be characterized by my integrity as it honors my Father in heaven. In Jesus' name..................Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy the rest of your week.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Your Influence Feb 6th, 2009 3:21:57 am - Subscribe

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Today is Thursday February 5, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: Your Influence
The things that we do in life have a big impact on those around us, as a Christian that becomes even more apparent. Therefore, it is of great importance that we let our influence be positively and morally equip.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 11-13
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God gave specific commandments concerning which animals could be eaten and which ones could not. "And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat." (Leviticus 11:1-3).Only the food that was considered clean according to the command of God was to be eaten. "For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth:To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten." (11:44-47). Over 40 times in the book of Leviticus we read, I am the LORD or I am the LORD your God, inwardly, outwardly, morally, and spiritually, we also must separate ourselves from all that defiles our bodies.

The laws were intended to teach Israel that all authority rested in God for the best health possible. The animals that were acceptable for food were those that chewed their cud and had a divided hoof. These two features represent two characteristics of the Christian life.
1. The people of God must be separated from all worldliness.
2. In order for a Christian to remain clean, heneeds tocontinouslymeditate upon the Word of God so he remains holy.

The word unclean is used about 100 times in chapters 11 through 15, implying that God required every unclean thing to be removed from their lives. God also required that the Israelites separate themselves from heathens, idolatry, immorality, and even unsanitary habits. The people of God were not to even allowed to intermarry with Gentile unbelievers. The many sacrifices, rules, and regulations concerning what is clean and unclean provide awareness of how repulsive sin is to God. God's character does not change; therefore these regulations remind every Christianthat we need to truly be careful of what we do to our bodies, the foods we eat or what we drink can seriously defile us. "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (I Corithians 10:31).

All who accept Jesus and make the choice to follow Him willbegin to cleanse all the bad habits from their lives, in fact, eventhings that we use to eat and drink are no longer apart of our lives because we learn that it is not good for us. It's all the Power of God working through us and creating us to be the children He intended for us to be. And if you think people are not watching, guess again, they are watching and very closely. You are a big influence on those around you and the closer you get with God the more He shines through you. As that happens you are doing several things.
1. Becoming Christ like.
2. Becoming healthier and enjoying life more.
3. Showing others how important it is to know Christ.
4. Becoming a witness to bring others to Him.

You are setting an example for the world to follow and even the most recognized non-believer'sare watching, one of the most positive ways we can influence themto knowChrist is to live a clean and holy life the gives God the glory for every bit of it.

Jesus Christ is Revealed: Through the clean food of the believer.
Jesus is the Bread of Life and the Living Water that we need in order to have a healthy soul. "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:35).

Today's Psalm: 107:8-9
"Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Your Word indicates the way we interact with those outside the faith will have a positive or a negative influence on whether they choose to follow You.There appears to be no neutral mode in our lives, for we do not live unto ourselves, but regularly give account for our actions and attitudes daily. May we, asYour Children, be faithful in our walk and consistent in our talk as we serve You at home, in the workplace, in our churches, and in our sphere of influence.We do not want to disgrace the holy name of Jesus, but we want to honor His name as we glorify You in all we do.In Jesus' name.............Amen.

Have a wonderful day/night and enjoy the rest of your week, hang in there, it's almost the weekend.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Sin Disease Feb 8th, 2009 12:14:28 pm - Subscribe

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Today is Friday February 6, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message:Sin Disease
Sin can literallytake over a persons life like a disease. However, God gave us instructions on how to overcome sin.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 14-15
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When the priest discovered that an Israelite was a leper, the priest had to pronouce him unclean and take him to a place away from everyone else. In his extreme grief and deep humiliation, this poor, wretched person had to pass through the campone last time, crying: Unclean! Unclean! "And if there be in the bald head, or bald forehead, a white reddish sore; it is a leprosy sprung up in his bald head, or his bald forehead.Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, if the rising of the sore be white reddish in his bald head, or in his bald forehead, as the leprosy appeareth in the skin of the flesh;He is a leprous man, he is unclean: the priest shall pronounce him utterly unclean; his plague is in his head.And the leper in whom the plague is, his clothes shall be rent, and his head bare, and he shall put a covering upon his upper lip, and shall cry, Unclean, unclean.All the days wherein the plague shall be in him he shall be defiled; he is unclean: he shall dwell alone; without the camp shall his habitation be." (Leviticus 13:42-46).
When leprosy first appears, it seems harmless, just a small white or pink spot on the skin and, in its earliest stages, it is totally painless. The spot might remain for months or even years before it begins to develop further. Eventually, leprosy causes an extremely repulsive disfigurement of the entire body, including spongy tumor-like swellings on the face and head. Leprosy illustrates how insignificant a sin may first appear, but how dreadful, loathsome, and fatal it can become. Sin immediately separates us from God, for it makes us unclean. People controlled by sin exist in a state of living death, unless they turn to Christ, truly repent, and forsake their sins.

The Hebrew nation was chosen for spiritual leadership among the nations of the world and to let them know there is only One True God. Various laws of God forbade them from close association with idol-worshipping heathens. They also tested their devotion, faith, self-denial, and obedience to God. Furthermore, the regulations taught Israel that all laws on how they were to live were given for their best interest. "Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they defile my tabernacle that is among them.This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him whose seed goeth from him, and is defiled therewith;And of her that is sick of her flowers, and of him that hath an issue, of the man, and of the woman, and of him that lieth with her that is unclean." (15:31-33).

The laws concerning what was clean and unclean were symbolic of both moral and spiritual truths. God provided only one infallible Guide for how to live. All mankind is born with a fallen sinful nature inherited from Adam and Eve. Consequently, only one inspired revelation is needed for all generations, that inspiration is the Bible.

Today's Psalm: 23:6

'Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
As we fully surrender our hearts to You we will no longer conform to the pattern of this world, but we will be transformed because our minds are being renewed by Your Spirit daily.Though we may be rejected by the world we have been chosen by You.Like living stones You are building us into a spiritual house where Jesus is the precious cornerstone. Because of that we are a strong foundation that can withstand the temptations and forces of evil as we declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness. In doing so You enable us to live as aliens and strangers in this evil world so that we abstain from sinful desires. In Jesus name.........Amen.

Have a wonderful day/night and enjoy your weekend.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Our Scapegoat Feb 9th, 2009 2:40:26 am - Subscribe

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Today is Saturday February 7, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message:Our Scapegoat
Jesus became the scapegoat (a person taking the blame)whom atoned for all of our sins.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 16-18
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On the annual Day of Atonement, the high priest, beginning with Aaron, was first required to present a young bull as a sacrifice for his own sins before he could proceed with the sin offering for the people. "And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering.And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD's lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness." (Leviticus 16:2-10).

The two goats were necessary to express our Lord's twofold atonement. One goat was sacrificed upon the altar for a sin offering. Then the high priest laid his hands upon the head of the remaining goat, the scapegoat, and confessed the sins of the congregation, thereby transferring their sins to the scapegoat which was then let go into the wilderness where it disappeared from sight, never to be seen again.This was not justification, but merely a covering of another year's sins. "And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the congregation, and for the altar, and he shall make an atonement for the priests, and for all the people of the congregation.And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the LORD commanded Moses." (16:32-34).

This is symbolic of Jesus Christ,who not only became the ultimate sin offering, He also became our scapegoat. A scapegoat is a person who takes the blame for others faults and receives the consequences for them. When we call on Jesus to forgive us, all of our sins are transferred onto Him for an atonement. Then they are carried away into the wilderness, never to be seen again. This time we receive justification and not only are we free, we are also made new and righteous before God. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (II Corinthians 5:17-21).

Today's Psalm: 4:4-5
"Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
I glory in the Cross of Calvary from which Your Son, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, died for my sins.I boast only in Him who lifted the heavy chains from my enslaved soul freeing me to soar in newness of life.Thank You, God, for demonstrating Your love toward me in that You gave Your one and only Son to die for me. At just the right time while I was still powerless, Jesus died for me, while I was unlovely and unable to save myself.Because of this incredible act of love and forgiveness I have reconciliation with my Father in heaven.In Jesus' name...............Amen.

Have a wonderful day/night and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Special People Feb 9th, 2009 12:21:59 pm - Subscribe

Hello My Friend/Guest,

Today is Sunday, February 8, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: Special People
All Christian's are Special People and are representatives of Christ. Therefore, it is of great importance that we live our lives the way that God has instructed us to do so.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 19-21
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Of all the nations in the world, God chose Israel to be a special people unto Him, but He expected them to observe His statutes. "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the LORD your God. And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will............And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the LORD." (Leviticus 19:1-5,33-37).

The priests were to represent the Lord God at all times, "And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:......................But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself. They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh. They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy. " (21:1,4-6). As Christians we must set the example and abstain from any conduct that may influence others to be less than their best for Christ. "And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (Revelation 1:5-6).

Even their own personal lives and family had to be right with God, "And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire. And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes; Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother; Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him: I am the LORD. And he shall take a wife in her virginity. A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife. Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him." (Leviticus 21:9-15). As a representative of God, any priest who disregarded the qualifications for service was cut off from His presence. The priest was the spiritual role model who had the power to influence the entire congregation to sin.

Today, all nations are included as being a part of God's special people and just as the Israelites were expected to live the way God instructed we are too. "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God." (I Peter 2:9-16). Yes, we are saved by the blood of Jesus and all who repent are forgiven no matter how many times we sin, however, we still need to live for the Will of God. How different our lives would be if we really loved doing the will of God, more than doing our own.

The Old Covenant was meant to teach the Israelites the necessity of obedience, but it also revealed that all these rules and Commandments were given to them by a loving God who desired that they gain the best out of life. The New Covenant does not provide any substitute for obedience, but it does empower the Christian to live their lives in obedience to Jesus Christ. "Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." (I Corinthians 10:6-13).

Jesus Christ is Revealed: As the source of true guidance, in contrast to evil guidance through spiritualist mediums
"And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you." (Leviticus 20:6-

. Jesus, whois the Truth also sent us the Spirit of Truth who guides us into all truth.

Today's Psalm: 29:11
"The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
We recognize that our endurance and persistence are attitudes derived from a faith filled life with You. Our endurance is realized by continuing this race though others may drop out making us feel like we run alone. Our persistence is marked by our determination to finish the race though struggles weigh us down and doubts cloud our vision. Thank You for maping the race out for us by showing us the great examples of those who cheer us on as we participate in this Christian race. They finished their race on earth through their enduring faith, though they experienced opposition from sinful men. We endure hardships and struggles as discipline from You, our loving Father, that we may share in Your holiness. We look forward to the harvest of righteousness and peace that comes as a result of our persistence in this spiritual marathon. Strengthen our feeble arms and weak knees as we repent of the sin that entangles us. We lay aside everything that drags us down or tempts us to give up and we put our trust and faith in You to reach the finish line. In Jesus' name..........Amen.

Have a wonderful day/night and have a blessed week.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Feasts of Worship Feb 10th, 2009 2:30:48 am - Subscribe

Hello My Friend/Guest,

Today is Monday February 9, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: Feasts of Worship
The Feasts of Worship are symbolic of Christ's entire work of salvation, they are a reminder of how blessed we are to know Jesus Christ.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 22-23
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God gave specific instructions to the children of Israel concerning the Feasts of worship."And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD's passover.And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread.In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein." (Leviticus 23:1-

. Passover was the first Feast and it symbolizes redemption from sin by Christ,the Lamb of God who died for our sins.

The Feast of Unleavened Bread began the day after the Passover and symbolizes the sinless Christ,as the Bread of Life. "Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:32-35). Israel's abstinence from leaven for seven days was a reminder that they were a holy people separated to their Lord God. It also symbolizes the believer's holy walk, putting away leaven, a figure of sin. After we receive Christ as our Savior, we partake of His life through His Word which cleanses us from sin, making us holy.

The Feast of First fruits was the Sunday after Passover, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest:And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it. And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf an he lamb without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering unto the LORD.And the meat offering thereof shall be two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the LORD for a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of an hin.And ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn, nor green ears, until the selfsame day that ye have brought an offering unto your God: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings." (Leviticus 23:9-14). At the Feast of First Fruits, one sheaf (handful of grain) from the first harvest was waved before God as an act of faith that He would give a great harvest.

The Feast of First fruits is symbolic of resurrection, for Christ arose on that Feast Day. The resurrection of Christ is our confidence of the great harvest day when all the dead in Christ shall be resurrected. "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." (I Thessalonians 4:14-17).

The Feast of Weeks was fifty days after the Feast of First fruits, "Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals; they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD.And ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs without blemish of the first year, and one young bullock, and two rams: they shall be for a burnt offering unto the LORD, with their meat offering, and their drink offerings, even an offering made by fire, of sweet savour unto the LORD.Then ye shall sacrifice one kid of the goats for a sin offering, and two lambs of the first year for a sacrifice of peace offerings.And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest." (Leviticus 23:16-20). This time they offered new meat (bread) with leaven. God required the two wave loaves because they were symbolic of both Jewish and Gentile believers who would later make up the Church. "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth." (I Corinthians 5:7-

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Today, we no longer need a special day to celebrate what Jesus has done in our lives, the Feasts of worship are a joyful reminder of how blessed we truly are. The next time you see one of these Religious days marked on the calendar take some time to thank Jesus for being the one who redeemed you and cleanses you daily from your sins simply by asking Him to forgive you.

Today's Psalm: 10:2-4
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;"

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Your Word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You; for it teaches me to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before You.Even when it brings about hurtful circumstances help me to do the right thing in keeping with the Christ-filled nature I received upon the day of my salvation.May I not be found lacking in integrity but rather be characterized by my integrity as it honors my Father in heaven.In Jesus' name...........Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy your week.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: The Light Feb 11th, 2009 11:41:12 am - Subscribe

Hello My Friend/Guest,

Today is Tuesday February 10, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: The Light
The more we live for God the more His light shines on us revealing to others His truths.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 23-24
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This time God not only spoke to the Israelites, He also gave them commands, Aaron was charged with the responsibility of keeping the light continually burning in the Golden Candlesticks."And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the morning before the LORD continually: it shall be a statute for ever in your generations.He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually." (Leviticus 24:1-4). This light was derived from God, for the lamps were lit from the sacred fire from upon the altar. During their wilderness journey, the Israelites were guided by the pillar of fire.The Candlestick's lamps, which were never to go out, which symbolized Jesus, the Light of the World, whose presence is always with His followers. "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." (John 8:12).

The Candlestick was made with precious gold and exquisite workmanship, but it was not intended to draw attention to itself. Its purpose was to contain the oil and show forth the Light. Light is a revealer of truth, and the light of the Candlestick shone upon the sacred Showbread also symbolized Christ. "For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:33-35).

Following was specific instructions for making the Showbread, "And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake.And thou shalt set them in two rows, six on a row, upon the pure table before the LORD.And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.And it shall be Aaron's and his sons'; and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it is most holy unto him of the offerings of the LORD made by fire by a perpetual statute." (Leviticus 24:5-9).

The term Showbread literally means, bread of the faces, they were placed before the presence of God, signifying that He and His Word alone sustained their very lives. By eating the bread, the priests confirmed Israel's dependence upon Him. The 12 loaves contained no leaven since they primarily were made of fine flour (coarse flour could not be used) for these loaves represented Christ,the perfect one, who sustained the 12 tribes. "For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself." (Hebrews 7:26-27). The aromatic frankincense that was required to be placed on the loaves is symbolic of praise to God as well as a reminder that Christ, as the Bread of Life, provides true satisfaction. The loaves also picture Christ, who endured the fierce oven of affliction and crucifixion to come forth as the Bread of Life. The 12 identical loaves were a reminder that the Lord was the satisfier and sustainer of all 12 tribes.

As we read the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers, provides light on the moral and spiritual values of life. This light enables Christians to fulfill one of their essential missions to the world. Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16). The closer weget to God the more we want to do for Him, that in turn shines a light so bright that others will see Him through us. It is a wonderful feeling to have a total stranger say to you, "I see Jesus in you". That should be the ultimate compliment for all Christians.

Today's Psalm: 119:103
"How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
As we fully surrender our hearts to You we will no longer conform to the pattern of this world, but we will be transformed because our minds are being renewed by Your Spirit daily.Though we may be rejected by the world we have been chosen by You. Like living stones You are building us into a spiritual house where Jesus is the precious cornerstone.Because of that we are a strong foundation that can withstand the temptations and forces of evil as we declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness and into the light. In Jesus' name...........Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy the rest of your week.
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: God Knows Best Feb 12th, 2009 2:24:24 am - Subscribe

Hello My Friend/Guest,

Today is Wednesday February 11, 2009 and we are completing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 26-27
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Today's Message: God Knows Best
We may often wonder why God does not allow certain things in our lives, but He truly does know what is best for us. We could save ourselves a lot of grief simply by obeying Him.

Any person that does not know God who tries to read the Bible will immediately question why He enforced such harsh punishment upon His people. However, they fail to realize that God created these laws to give direction and meaning to their lives so they can enjoy the best life possible. God warned the Israelites, "Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD............I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright. But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments; And if ye shall despise my statutes, or if your soul abhor my judgments, so that ye will not do all my commandments, but that ye break my covenant: I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you." (Leviticus 26:1-2,13-17). The Israelites were reminded that God had brought them out of cruel Egyptian slavery and that they were His people freed from slavery to enjoy His blessings of freedom. Therefore, it was only right for Him to expect them to be obedient.

Obedience does not mean that one is weighed down in chains, forced to act or be a certain way, it means to have respect for God, yourself, and for others. God also respects those who obey, "For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you. And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new. And I set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people." (Leviticus 26:9-12). Everything that God commands us to do is always best for our long-term good. Obedience to the Word of God is the key to obtaining His richest blessings and true satisfaction in life. The Bible is the only reliable source of information that informs us how to gain the most out of life. It is of utmost importance that we read the Bible every day because the Holy Spirit uses the instruction of the Word to strengthen us in a life of obedience. Of course the only way to receive the Holy Spirit is by confessing to Jesus that you are a sinner and accepting Him as your Savior.

Although the Book of Leviticus was written to Israelites, its basic truths are just as relevant for us today. Numerous blessings were recorded as benefits of obedience to the Word of God. Also recorded were clear warnings regarding sin and disobedience to His Word, which later were fulfilled. However, the marvelous compassion and love of God is seen in His desire to forgive and restore the sinner to Himself. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (I John 1:19).

If you have ever done something in your life (before you knew Christ) knowing that it really was not in your best interest and suffered severly for it then you can understand why we are to have obedience in our lives. God wants you to enjoy the best life that you can possibly have here on earth, but He also expects you to follow the rules. One can only go so far in life without following the rules before they will see the consequences of it. I for one am a witness to that and can assure you that living in sin comes with a heafty price, the short term enjoyment does not make up for the long term suffering. I thank God every day for His forgiveness and am blessed so much more than I ever imagined. God loves you, love Him back.

Jesus Christ is Revealed: As the Tabernacle sent to dwell among man
"And I set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you." (Leviticus 26:11). Christ dwells among us. "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)

Today's Psalm: 119:116-117
"Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually."

Today's Prayer:

Dear God,
We earnestly seek You for wisdom regarding the daily circumstances of our lives. Help us to incline our hearts toward You for understanding all that You have to teach us in the lessons of life. During the quiet sessions when Your voice seems silent help us to trust You knowing that You work all things out for our good, for Your glory, and in Your time reference. In Jesus' name.............Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy the rest of your week. Is it flying or what?
God Bless,
Christina

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