Jesus Christ, The Inner Man and His Outer Workings

 

 

“A conversation concerning Jesus, however light or heavy it may get, is still a conversation that the Lord will bless if prayerfully engaged in.” – F. Lugo

 

 

“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free...Apart from Me you can do nothing.” — Jesus

 

 

It is written of God who is the Lord: “This is what God the Lord says— the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it.” (Isaiah 42:5)

 

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1)

 

“In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.” (Psalm 102:25)

 

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)

 

 

“No matter the field you endeavor to succeed in and no matter what level of achievement you seek to accomplish, whether it be a bachelors, masters, PhD or Doctorate degree or you simply study a given subject apart from the University to gain knowledge and mastery in it, this is true of all. It takes, on that person’s behalf, a great deal of sacrifice and commitment towards knowing their given field and craft although their field continues to grow with new material and discoveries being made known every day. In short, you can never quite know it all, however, you will continue to learn, grow and become transformed by the knowledge you attain.”

– F. Lugo

 

 

How can we knowing the above, approach the subject matter of belief in Jesus Christ as the Risen Lord and God with, “I don’t believe?” With that being said, I now invite you into my HEART...

Freedom and Victory: That’s Her Name!

To have a name is a very special, precious and priceless thing. It’s a symbol of belonging and that you are loved. However, many people in this world have names and yet they do not feel nor are they treated as special, precious and priceless knowing a great love like a sweeping tidal wave of love; a warm embrace on a cool night or a blanket to cover them and keep them safe. This post is for all those who see themselves as the nameless; who see themselves as not special, precious and priceless. For all those who are not receiving such a great love. I want you to know that you are special, precious and priceless before the eyes of God, and Jesus, is willing to fill every empty place you have in you with all His love. I now invite you into my HEART...

Prime Real Estate

Answer me this: If prime real estate cost much to attain and to inhabit, does it not beg the question; heaven being a place equated to absolute rest and peace, being a prime real estate for souls, why would just anybody be allowed in without paying the price?

With that being said. I now invite you into my HEART...

Accusation and the Defense

There’s two things I have bear witness to be consistent in all of life, all over the world. A people constantly arguing. There’s always two sides to this argument— An accusation and a defense. With that being said, I now invite you into my HEART...

My Book Report (Ch.17): Every Day A Friday

Dealing with Unexpected Difficulties

God bless you, keep you and increase you on this day beloved in Christ Jesus. Amen.


Father, I am moved to pray for all who take in these words. Father there is no other amongst the living or the dead that compares to you. None! I praise You for choosing me to preach the Word of Truth and freedom! I confess to You that it is a tall order for me, and I have shrunk back in fear many times, but I also confess You My Holy Father, are faithful and true to Your Word! You do not leave me. You do not abandon me, and in Christ Jesus I have the victory! Therefore, let it be known and let my life be an everlasting thanks to You for Your renewed mercies over my weakness. Your grace and compassion to forgive my sin, and to the glory of Your Son in dying for me, and for all who would believe in Him! I pray, You continue to lift up your servant and child that he may proclaim boldly truth and freedom that comes only by Your Righteous Word! That they may know You, and that I will experience eternal fellowship with You in proclaiming Your Good News in the name above all names, Jesus Christ. It's my prayer that by the end of this, many will have a greater scope and foundation that You Lord are the Great Healer; Precise Physician who brings true healing to the heart, mind, body and soul. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

A Quick Post: Umbrellas

Umbrellas

As I was watching Batman Begins, there was a scene early in the movie where there's a funeral service for Bruce Wayne's parents who were murdered. As I saw an umbrella being held, the below words came to me like LIGHTNING!

Newborn Baby Surprise

Good morning beloved. I’ve heard that whenever God wants to make something happen, He creates a new baby.

Have you ever noticed how there’s always people taking notice of a new baby? Everything seems to be drawn to the baby. We gaze on in amazement and wonder at their simplicity in discovering new things, trying new things and lighting up our lives all over again.

It’s as if the whole world comes to an unprecedented gathering at the sight of a newborn baby.

Such a time has occurred in our history, that not only did many people take notice and became filled with joy, but “a multitude of heavenly host” praised and glorified God at the mention and sight of a newborn baby boy whose name was Jesus, and the prophets of old spoke of Him as Immanuel “God with us.”

This event is recorded in (Luke 2:8-14; 20):

And in that vicinity there were shepherds living [out under the open sky] in the field, watching [in shifts] over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone all about them, and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people. For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord! And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find [after searching] a Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Then suddenly there appeared with the angel an army of the troops of heaven (a heavenly knighthood), praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased [men of goodwill, of His favor]. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them. (Luke 2:8-14, 20 AMP)


In this very moment I thanked God and asked Him that as He showed me this beautiful Truth about newborns and about my Savior today, that I would always stand in awe and amazement of the beauty of a newborn baby reminded of His promises. Amen.

Beautiful baby... Now wonderful Savior

For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 AMP)

Faith, Heaven and the Joy of the Lord

Good morning beloved. God’s grace and peace be with you.


I was just thinking how amazingly unnatural faith is. How a great multitude of people live and have lived by faith in God through His Son Jesus. How faith can only cause a man and keep a man believing in an unseen place by the naked eye, but by faith through God’s grace a place so real and so beautiful it had to be described as paradise.

Heaven... A time and place where those whom have believed and kept their faith in Jesus will not only see it but reside there. I often think of heaven and how it would seem. How it would be, but more than that, how amazing it will be to stand before and be with the One who has known me and died for me! The One who has spoken to me, and I have spoken to Him! The One who by the very thought of His embrace, to look at His face, and to be in His presence forevermore, makes me weep with tears of joy— My Jesus.

No matter how weak or strong. How tough or fragile you may be or think you are. The embrace of Jesus causes all of it to fade away and only tears of absolute joy to remain.

It will never be my intention to portray what God isn’t but as opportunity presents itself and my audience truly desires to hear, I will share how amazing God is in all His character and nature. Amen.

They’re In A Better Place Now

Beloved, I got to thinking of the phrase, “They’re in a better place now.” This phrase is the epitome of one’s condolences to another when they have lost a loved one. I can’t recall if I ever used this phrase, although it’s most certainly probable. Have you said this to someone?


No one says when someone dies, ‘there in a worse place now’ but rather, “They're in a better place now.” it’s thoroughly clear that we all share the same common hope— We all want to end up in a better place, and resting in dirt isn’t it!

If dirt isn’t the last resting place, where do we all go? And while we’re alive, don’t we need directions to get where we’re going? And the more we’re familiar with this precise direction to this precise destination, the more assurance and peace we have. Right?

So, we can all confidently say that “heaven” is the place that’s better. Right? And we can confidently understand that in order to get there, we all need direction. Right? And we can all know the more we become familiar with this direction, the more peace and assurance we’ll have at arriving at this destination, that we call “A better place.” Right? But do we have the faith to believe it?

Therefore, know there is only one hope and confidence in arriving to this better place. It’s in the loving invitation God presents to us, through His Son Jesus.

For this is the invitation, and this is the direction to this “Better place”:

[The Invitation] For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)


[The Direction] Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)


[The Better Place] And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. (Revelation 21:4 NKJV)


Beloved, I leave you with this— Do you desire to end up in this better place? If so, will you humble yourselves before God to receive God’s invitation, journey with the chosen direction to end up at the better place? Something to think and pray to God about.

As always...YOU ARE LOVED.

My Book Report (Chapter 3): Every Day A Friday

Chapter Three

I'm absolutely thrilled to be writing a book report on this amazing book. Joel Osteen hits the matter of the heart in this chapter. "Express Your Joy" is the title and I believe the very essence of making the most of every moment. In joy we can witness great turnarounds in a person's life. I've heard others say, "I won't let them steal my joy," and I too have uttered such words in many situations, and I'm sure many more situations will arise to keep my joy and better yet! Share my joy.

Not to sound to prolific but joy is a building block for character. It certainly is needed in dealing with challenging people. I'm sure a raise of hands is warranted right now in how many people want to experience joy when dealing with knuckleheads (did I just write that?). Joel points out something interesting. He refers to a verse in scripture that speaks to joy being a great and thick fragrance if you will. "God has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions." (Hebrews 1:9 NKJV). Now this verse is speaking of Jesus Himself but it's the very blessing we all can have in Jesus. Such is to say that Joel was onto something when he used this verse. We too, can have an aroma that is inviting and doesn't fade away if we as Christ are anointed with joy (gladness). That's an amazing and descriptive way of showing how joy is something sweet to the senses. Amen.

Here's a quote my day was blessed with. "Joy is the serious business of Heaven." - (CS Lewis). To that, I have witnessed, experienced and modeled these very words. "Modeling Heaven doesn't start in heaven. It starts everywhere your joy is seen." - (F. Lugo)


Although chapter 3 has much more to share, I'll leave it up to you to purchase this book for yourselves and enjoy the blessings that it holds.



My Takeaway:

Joy is something that is contagious. Sometimes the best way to reach someone is to share the joy you have. Just like a water well, many times people will need to work at experiencing joy, but just as a geyser, others have joy that's seen from afar and it's explosive!


Beloved, I leave you with these final words the Lord just put into my heart to share with you in closing. Although it's a challenging principle, it's worth praying and believing, God will work it into you that you may not lack it at all. "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, ³ knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. ⁴ But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." (James 1:2-4 NKJV)




As always...YOU ARE LOVED.