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Abiding in Christ
“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.” John 15:5 NIV Although we are familiar with John 15:5, do we really understand what Jesus was attempting to teach us about abiding in Him? What does it mean to abide (remain) in Christ? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to abide means “to remain; to stay.” Abiding in Christ is a sign of a close, personal relationship with Him. It’s about choosing to know Jesus, listen to Him, and place your trust and belief in Him. Christ becomes the substance and…
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Waiting On The Lord
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 NLT My friends and I have been studying “Women of the Bible.” This week, we’re studying Sarah. For some reason, I have always had an issue with Sarah. I didn’t quite understand her actions and impulses. But today, the Lord made me see how Sarah’s hopes and dreams were shattered. All she ever wanted was a child. But because her trust in God was not strong enough, she took things into her own hands. Like Sarah, we have a problem with “waiting on the Lord.” It is hard to wait because we live…
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Don’t Be Afraid, Believe
As a parent, I can only imagine what Jairus was going through. The thought of losing his precious child was more than he could bear. So, he went to the One whom he believed could heal his daughter. However, Jairus was not the only one in need of a miracle. A crowd rushed in need of a miracle; the woman with a bleeding disorder was desperate for healing. There were so many things happening around Jairus that he was probably getting anxious, frustrated, and perhaps afraid, wondering, “What is happening? Jesus, please don’t stop. Are you going to heal my daughter? What’s taking so long? Don’t you care?” I can…
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I AM Who I AM: אני מי שאני
Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I Am Who I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.'” Exodus 3:13-14 New International Version Today, I had one of those days where I was in excruciating physical pain. I recently had surgery on my ankle and was placed on bed rest. The Lord prompted me to call my sister-in-law. We had such a beautiful conversation…
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Yahweh Adonai ( יהוה (YHWH), אֲדֹנָי ) : Lord and Master
I say to the Lord (Yahweh), “You are my Lord (Adonai); apart from you, I have no good thing.” Psalm 16:2 New International Version How often do we desperately cry, “Lord, help me!” Last Saturday, I received a disturbing call from my husband informing me that he had been in a minor accident. A heavy marble table had fallen on his left toe. Fear started leading me in unexpected directions after seeing the picture he sent me. But I immediately called upon the Lord for wisdom and guidance. I remembered that He was not surprised by anything. He knew this would happen, and He would find a way out. In…
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Yahweh Shalom (יהוה שלום): The Lord is Peace
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 CSB) Are you in the midst of a season where you’re feeling uneasy and afraid of what lies ahead? We all go through phases in our lives where we find ourselves holding onto the familiar and fearing the unknown. I don’t know about you, but I’ve often wondered, “What is God doing in my life? Why am I going through all these tests? If so, friends, know that you’re not alone. I recently watched one of my daughters go through a harrowing experience. She had a bad fall. I was…
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Yahweh Yireh (יְהוָה יִרְאֶה) – The Lord Will Provide
“Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught in the thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. An Abraham named that place The Lord Will Provide, so today it is said, “I will be provided on the Lord’s Mountain.” Genesis 22:13-14 CSB Last week, we learned about Yahweh Nissi, The Lord is my Banner. Today, we will explore Yahweh Yireh (Jehovah Yireh), the God who provides for all our needs. Last month, I attended a Revelation Worship concert. It was a fantastic experience to worship with brothers and sisters from every nation, language, and…
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Yahweh Nissi- (Hebrew: יְהוָה נִסִּי YHWH nīssī) – The Lord is My Banner
And Moses built an altar and name it, “The Lord is My Banner.” He said, “Indeed, my hand is lifted toward The Lord’s throne. The Lord will be at war with Amalek from generation to generation.” Genesis 17:15-16 CSB For the past two months, the Lord has been leading me to learn more about His character and promises through His name. Early last month, I shared two posts on Elohim, God our Creator, and El Roi, God Sees Us. Today, I want to talk to you about Yahweh Nissi, The Lord is my Banner (Jehovah Nissi). Who takes on your mountain and fights your battles? When I was a child,…
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Dios Se Revela a Través De Su Nombre y Promesas: Elohim
Dios se revela a través de su nombre y promesas: Elohim En el principio creó Dios los cielos y la tierra. Y la tierra estaba sin orden y vacía , y las tinieblas cubrían la superficie del abismo, y el Espíritu de Dios se movía sobre la superficie de las aguas Génesis 1:1-2, CSB ¿Quién es Elohim y por qué necesitamos saber Su nombre? Permítanme comenzar con lo que me llevó a buscar el nombre de Dios y su carácter. Hace aproximadamente un año, cada miembro de mi familia y de la familia de la iglesia experimentó muchas tormentas, especialmente dolor, en el transcurso de seis meses. A veces no…
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God Reveals Himself through His name and promises: Elohim
“In the beginning, God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. (Genesis 1:1-2, Christian Standard Bible) Who is Elohim, and why do we need to know His name? Let me begin with what led me to search for God’s name and His character. About a year ago, every member of my family and church family experienced many storms, especially grief, over the course of six months. Sometimes, we don’t want to talk about our grief because thinking about it makes us relive the anguish we…
