Spring is here even in the midst of the cold morning! I’m making coffee and preparing for the day and looking outside to see what’s going on through the foggy window! Spring has arrived inside my house as flowers bloom and vegetables grow! The birds are flying in front of my window looking for an opportunity to snatch one of those beautiful butterflies right out of the air! But, even though they can see them through the window, they cannot touch them! With all the craziness going on outside, the butterflies live peacefully flying to one tomato plant to another without a care or worry in the world! God draws us in so many wonderful ways and when you truly seek him with your whole heart, you will see his outstretched arms working everywhere for good! We can have faith in the same way because we are rooted in Jesus as we abide in him and not the ways of the world world! We stand firm in faith because we are confident that God will never leave us or forsake us! The beauty all around us shows his endless goodness for us each day but you have to choose to look for it. He carefully watches over us and will not let His children be snatched out of his hands! We can live in the same peace and have the same joy that God gives us through the Holy Spirit as we drink in His every word like honey! Psalm 119:103-105, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Drinking in every word God breathes Allows us to be consumed by his goodness that will overflow into others! We are aware of the birds of prey knowing the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour! The enemy is lurking around looking for dust like fear, anxiety, business, worry and others. But, you can’t be consumed because of who lives inside of you! We need to seek first that kingdom of God and his righteousness and allow him to lead us each day! You are safe in his protection and constant care! You are washed clean with no dust! You can live carefree and have faith knowing Jesus loves you more than any person in this entire world! God bless all of you this morning! 💗 😊
John 10:25-30
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
Psalm 71:5
For you have been my hope, Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.
Psalm 136:12
12with a mighty hand and outstretched arm;
His love endures forever.
Isaiah 11:10
10 In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.
Romans 15:12-13
12And again, Isaiah says,
“The Root of Jesse will spring up,
one who will arise to rule over the nations;
in him the Gentiles will hope.” f
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Revelation 5:5
5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
1 Peter 5:8-9
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Romans 14:17
17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
John 15:5
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
