Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty!

Hello!

God is holy!

"'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,' who was, and is, and is to come [Revelation 4:2b NIV]!"

"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being [Revelation 4:11 NIV]!"

"You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth [Revelation 5:8-10 NIV]!

"Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise [Revelation 5:11-12]!"

"To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever [Revelation 5:13 NIV]!"

"Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen [Revelation 7:12 NIV]!" 

And if God is holy; as such, He is pure!

We too can be holy; or pure, only through Him! Call it a state of the heart, if you will!

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God [Matthew 5:8 NIV]!"

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me [Psalm 51:10 NIV]!"

"All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord [Proverbs 16:2 NIV]!"

"Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin [Proverbs 20:9 NIV]?"

"To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted [Titus 1:15 NIV]!"

"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere [James 3:17 NIV]!"

When we humble ourselves before the Lord God Almighty, recognize that He is holy, we begin to bask in the glow of Him!

God loves, loves, loves you!

"Happy Weekend!"

Shalom!

Angela
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Maturity in Christ

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Either we are mature in Christ, or we are not!

Being mature in Christ is doing what Jesus did! He healed the sick, raised the dead, and cast out demons [Matthew 4:23-24 KJV ; Matthew 8:16 KJV ; Matthew 9:35 KJV]! He came to destroy the works of the devil [1 John 3:8 KJV], and He told us to do it too [Matthew 10:1 KJV]!

Are we healing the sick? Are we raising the dead? Are we casting out demons? Hear me when I say "No, we are not!" 

I've been in churches where no one came to salvation for months on end! I've been in churches where there have been as many canes, crutches, walkers or wheelchairs as seats seemingly! I've been in churches where the enemy felt free to come in, roam about, and do whatever he pleased! And yet, many of us think we have arrived, with our much talking, shouting out, and loud singing! We all need to fall on our faces before the Lord God Almighty, and repent!

The Apostle Paul admonished believers that he [still] had to feed the church with milk [1 Corinthians 3:1-3 KJV], for they were not able to eat meat! The Body of Christ was walking in everything but the Spirit of God! As are we, as are we! The authority and power of God comes when we fast, pray, and speak what we hear Him say! 

In Breakthrough Prayer Where God Always Hears And Answers, Apostle Guillermo Maldonado admonishes us that God's house is a House of Prayer [Matthew 21:13 kJV ; Mark 11:17 KJV ; Luke 19:46 KJV]! We have done many things in church, but we have not prayed day in and day out as we ought!

I challenge all of us who profess to be followers of Christ to refuse to sit idle any longer! Expand prayer time in homes, churches, cities, and the marketplace! Let us pray until the power of God comes, and resides with us! Let us push the forces of darkness out of the high, and low places! Let us take back what is the Kingdom of Heaven's! "Let the lions roar!"          

God loves, loves, loves you!

"Happy Weekend!"

Shalom!

Angela
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"Let the lions roar!"

Hello!

It is NOT time for "the lions to roar [Amos 3:8 NIV]?"

The Lord God Almighty; the Lion of Judah [Revelation 5:5 NIV], is raising up an army who will stand against injustice! We are like (as unto) "the Lion of Judah [Genesis 49:9 NIV]!"

A white hot surge of anger is arising within "the people of God!" The killing of unborn babies right before birth is more than an a-troc-i-ty! It is vile! This means war! 

Who created heaven, earth and all thereof?

God did, that's Who [Genesis 1:1 NIV ; Genesis 2:4 NIV ; Exodus 20:11 NIV]!

Who gave us His very breath?

God did, that's Who [Genesis 2:7 NIV]!

How dare you; the darkness of the heart, take what you have NOT given! I decree and declare this day; as God as my witness, you shall NOT have the babies of this nation! We; the people of God, will see you at the altar, in the Throne Room, and at the Supreme Court! To God be the glory! Amen! Amen! Amen!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela
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Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

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Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

Bles-sed be, bles-sed be the name of the Lord

The skies are clear

The sun is shining

The breeze is blowing

Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

Bles-sed be, bles-sed be the name of the Lord

The waters are going down

My family is safe and sound

Bles-sed be the name of the Lord

Bles-sed be, bles-sed be the name of the Lord

I know that your grace is true ... Copyrighted

This [song] was written on the morning of Tuesday, September 18, 2018. It was the day the American Red Cross gave Cumberland County [NC] residents living within a one mile or less radius of the Cape Fear River clearance to return to our homes during the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. The day was beautiful, as it often is, following a storm.

It was meant to be sung a cappella! I will sing it a cappella again, just as soon as my knees quit doing a tap dance!   

God loves, loves, loves you!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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What is in a name?

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Plenty! There was a time when names meant something. Not so much, anymore.

I've been pondering the name Angela. I am coming to grips with "my [spiritual] purpose, and destiny!" Here's what I found out.

1)  Baker's Evangelical Dictionary has a listing for Angel, and Angel of the Lord. The Angel listing states that God uses human and heavenly messengers. Angel of the Lord refers to a supernatural being bearing a message on behalf of God.

2)  Easton's Bible Dictionary had a listing for Angel; which by the way, was a family nickname for the longest. It was one less syllable to have to say! And don't I just know it! I prefer Angela. Angela means messenger in Hebrew and Greek.

3)  Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary did not have a listing for Angela, or Angel which is a derivative of it.

4)   Smith's Bible Dictionary has a listing for Angel of the Lord, and Angels. Angel of the Lord refers to the incarnation of God, and Angel refers to "Messengers of God."

5)  Topical Bible has three Angel listings:  Angel (a spirit), Angel (holy trinity), and Angel of the churches. All refer to celestial beings as helpers of God.

6)  Torrey's New Topical Textbook has an Angel listing. It refers to the characteristics and duties of angels.

You got me! I knew that the name Angela goes back to 'those trustworthy angels!' I never thought too much about humans as angels before, however. One thing is for sure, human or heavenly, angels serve the purposes of the Lord! Perhaps we all ought to strive to be the human 'Angels of the Lord' today, tomorrow, and always! I'm just saying! 

God loves, loves, loves you!

"Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!"

Shalom!

Angela 

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Ask the counsel of the Lord

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If we are not careful, we will get into the habit of making decisions; large and small, without seeking the counsel of God. I daresay it is because He will say:  1)  Go!,  2)  Stop!,  or  3)  Proceed with caution! We do not always want to hear what we think He will say. We make our own decisions in the name of faith, and hope that it works out for the best. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't. God is Abba Father [Galatians 4:6 KJV], the lover of our souls, and our friend. He wants to do life with us! He wants what is best for us.

It is O.K. to get the counsel of a few trusted, true and tried Godly friends, but it is more important to get the counsel of the Lord God Almighty Himself! How many of us have not waited for; let alone, followed through on the counsel of God and lived to regret it? I know I have! If we ask, He will answer! He will impress the answer upon our hearts, and we will know that it is from Him. He will lead us to Scripture where the answer becomes apparent. He will put us in a position to see, or hear the answer for ourselves. Counsel can be Godly, or un-Godly! The type that it is matters!
     
The children of Israel knew that if they asked the counsel of God, He would not only give it to them, but that it would be well with them!

"And they said unto him, Ask Counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous [Judges 18:5 KJV]!"

"Behold, ye are all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel [Judges 20:7 KJV]!"

"And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the Lord said, Judah shall go up first [Judges 20:18 KJV]!"

"(And the children of Israel went up and wept before the Lord until even, and asked counsel of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the Lord said, Go up against him.) [Judges 20:23 KJV]!"

King Saul did not follow the counsel of the Lord, and it was not well with him.

"So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the Lord, even against the word of the Lord, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; And enquired not of the Lord: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse [1 Chronicles 10: 13-14 KJV]!"

We receive our inheritance through the counsel of the Lord!

"In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will [Ephesians 1:11 KJV]!"

His word is nothing but true!

God loves, loves, loves you!

"Happy Today, and Happy Weekend!"

Shalom!

Angela
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Excellent/Excellence

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Excellent, according to the Bible Study Tools Dictionary, is a translation of several Hebrew words. Most notably, it means: great, honorable, things that differ, are preeminent, etc. Merriam-Webster's synonyms for excellent are awesome, beautiful, fabulous, fantastic, grand, marvelous, splendid, and wonderful, to name a few. As far as I am concerned, God is excellence! The 951 names of God attest to that!

Know this ---

"He will choose our inheritance for us, The excellence of Jacob whom He loves [Psalm 47:4 NKJV]!"

Let Him, let Him, let Him! His choices for us are "nothing but good, good, good!"

"Ascribe strength to God; His excellence is over Israel, And His strength is in the clouds [Psalm 68:34 NKJV]!"

Strength is Godly! Strength is excellence!

"For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it [Ecclesiastes 7:12 NKJV]!"

Knowledge + Wisdom = Excellence!

"It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, Even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, The excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, The excellency of our God [Isaiah 35:2 NKJV]!"

Excellence brings abundance, and joy! The glory of the Lord is in His excellence!

[Mediate on These Things] Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy --- meditate on these things [Philippians 4:8 NKJV]!"

Want excellence? Get 'the Word!'

God loves, loves, loves you!

"Happy Today, and Happy Weekend!"

Shalom!

Angela 

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