This is my book of the summer!! At the Grace Women’s Event, we talked about the principle of “Tabernacle” (Old Testament) and the principle of “Immanuel” (New Testament) . Throughout all the covenants, we learned one huge thing: God WANTS to be with His people! You’ll remember we talked about the fact that we do not have the ability to desire God’s presence on our own. God wanted unending connection with His created because He loves them. Yet, the barrier of sin remained . What could God do ? The only thing to solve the problem? He sent Himself! In nearly every book of the Bible, we see God’s heart to be WITH His people. (Revelation 21:3 wraps up the entire Bible with this !! Wow!) What a gift of God to synchronize the thoughts here and this book dropping in my lap ! This is a must read because it gives you that sense of freedom (can’t strive enough ) and the overwhelming love and glory of Jesus! I promise you will love God more after reading this! #WithbySkyeJethani #Ezekiel37:27 — at Grace Bible Church.
God Said This About You!
We typically view this Scripture in regards to baby announcements. I love that and yet, I wonder -could we make even more of this glorious text? What would happen if we believed this as children and adults? We have been created by the most artistic force in the universe!David penned this in the most interesting order -PRAISE FIRST. He calls us to praise God “because”. Our flesh says ,”God, we will only praise you IF”. With His help, we can see His handiwork & respond in gratitude . How is my day different if I BELIEVE this? How is your day different if BELIEVE this? I have a suspicion that we would all live in unparalleled freedom & gratitude.
(Pic courtesy of KOR Education School 🙂
“You Have Filled My Heart With Greater Joy” Psalm 4:7
True joy is so much more than “happy thoughts”. “Happy thoughts” won’t sustain you in the long run. True joy is always the fruit of refinement. How powerful that our Savior (our very demonstration of love!) allowed Himself to be broken to give us an example of leaving in-not running from pain.He knew what we always need to know-pain comes before the deep peace of joy.Would we recognize “greater joy” if it came easier? Could we understand greater joy without greater pain? Probably not.The pattern was set by Jesus-cross before crown. Both valued, both transformative, both available. May we ask God for just for small happiness but for greater joy!