JOSIAH-MINISTRIES
Letter To A Friend
In Numbers 13 and 14, God has lead Israel to the edge of the promised land. Moses sent out 12 spies into the land that was flowing with milk and honey. When the 12 spies returned they reported of the greatness of this beautiful land. This is the land the god promised Israel, but with that report also came the report of the greatness of the people who dwelt in this land. 10 of the spies spoke of how little they were in comparison to the people. There is even the Nephilim, (desendents of angels) giants that dwelt in this land and they were afraid. But Joshua and Caleb knew that God would deliver them into their hands. All of Isreal had seen God do great works leading the people out of Egypt defeating all those who came against them in the wilderness.
Joshua, Caleb, Moses and Aaron believed that the same God who delivered them out of Egypt, would deliver them to the promise land. When the people of Israel heard the report of the 10 spies they picked up stones to kill Joshua, Moses, Aaron and Caleb.
This lack of trust Angered God and he would not allow them to enter the promised land. Joshua and Caleb pleased God with their faith and they saw that whole generation die off in the wilderness.
40 years later God chose Joshua to replace Moses and lead Israel into the promised land. Joshua and Caleb were over 80 years old but they trusted God to deliver the land into their hands. In the 40 years that Israel was in wilderness Joshua and Caleb never lost their faith. God rewarded them with long life and strength for their faith that they showed to all of Israel.
In Joshua 10, Israel is in the middle of conquering Canaan. Caleb went to Joshua and asked for the land of Hebron. In verse 10 Caleb says
“Now behold, the Lord has let me live, just as he spoke these 45 years, from the time that the Lord spoke this word to Moses. When Israel walked in the wilderness. And now behold I am 85 years old , today I am still as I was strong today the day Moses sent me. As my strength was it then, so my strength is now, for war and For going out you coming in”
Joshua gave Caleb and his family the land known as Hebron, the land of the Giants. He and his family then conquered all of them and took possession of this land
.God rewarded Joshua and Caleb's faith them with long Life and strength to enter into and conquer the promised land. There's no evidence that their faith ever wavered, they witnessed the whole generation die off because of their lack of faith and trust in God.
The New Testament lays out the foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ. We live in the time when the gospel of Jesus Christ has been compromised, the secular world is taking over the Church of Jesus Christ. But there is still a remnant of those who truly believe the Bible means what it says. They have not allowed a perverted gospel to take a hold of their lives. We don't have to improve the Bible, you don't have to water it down, we need to hold on to it as our truth. To the believer who will hold onto these truths, God has a reward of long life.
A prayer that I pray frequently for myself and other people is “that their strength Will equal their days” There are many people who will come against those who trust in Lord, those who have been faithful from their youth and have not walked away from serving the Lord. Just as they tried to stone Moses, Caleb and Joshua they will come against you to discredit you and cast you off.
To you my friend, refuse what is been spoken to you or about you and hold onto the Scriptures. I don't believe that there his retirement for men and women who serve God. God will use them clear up until their last days.
I know that there is a day we will die and be with the Lord, My prayer is that the Lord Will carry us through and that the enemy not be able to steal the single day that has been ordained for us. For anyone who belongs to Jesus Christ, death is different. You close your eyes here on earth and open them in the presence of Jesus in Glory. In a place of unimaginable beauty, Praise God! When you give your life to Jesus, that is your destiny.
Be blessed my friend and be at Peace. May God richly bless you with His presence.
Yours in Christ, Marty
For The Sake Of Our Testimony
In the book of Ezra , Cyrus King of Persia made a declaration that the exiled Jews in Persia could return to their homeland. They had been living in exile for 70 years. When the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem they plundered and burned the temple. They destroyed the walls around Jerusalem and took the jews into exile. They carried away all of the gold, silver, precious stones and the gold and silver bowls and utensils from the temple and from Jerusalem, capital of Israel.
In his edict, The Persian King released all of the implements of the Temple, 650 talents of silver and 100 talents of gold. A talent is about 75 pounds by our weight. 75 of pounds gold today would be worth over 2.4 million dollars at $2000 an ounce. The King gave them 750 pounds of gold. What was given was no small amount.
The amazing generosity of the King was unimaginable as was the sheer volume of these treasures. The King had realized that the God of Israel was the one and only God, creator of the universe and he was releasing them back to their homeland.
The people who were released to their homeland were not the mighty men of King David their former great King or King Solomon’s great army from their past. They were husbands and wives with their children. They carried millions of dollars of treasure on their journey to their homeland.
In Ezra 8:21-22, Ezra called for a fast for safety on their journey. For he said in verse 22
“For I was ashamed to request from the King troops and horsemen to protect us from the enemies on the way. For we had said to the King “ the hand of our God is favorably disposed to all who seek Him. But, His power and anger is against all those who forsake Him”
The king knew the God of Israel as the one true God and that is why he was releasing them to their homeland. How would it look if God’s own people could not trust Him. What kind of testimony is that? Their ongoing testimony was important.
In my own life, I have a testimony of God’s power. I have been healed of cancer, released from the partying lifestyle of alcoholism and smoking, divinely protected and provided for my whole life. I am set apart and empowered for God’s service. I am a changed and transformed believer of Jesus Christ! People watch Christians to see if their testimony of Jesus Christ is real.
In the 40 days leading up to the Jewish fall festivals,Rosh HeShonah , Yom Kippur and Sukkot, it is a time of self evaluation and conviction of the Holy Spirit. When I first learned this I thought, I try to confess my sins ongoing and did not place much importance to the 40 days of repentance. Along with the 40 days was also reading a couple chapters from the Psalms each day.
This year, as the 40 days went on, I have been convicted of many things that have both hindered me and set a bad example to others around me.
Conviction is different from condemnation. Conviction brings me to repentance and to ask God to forgive me, asking Him to strengthen me to change my ways. Condemnation holds the sin over my head telling me I am powerless to resist repeating.
Ezra and the people fasted and prayed and the Lord protected them on their journey home. He protected them as they rebuilt the `Temple and the walls of Jerusalem. What they accomplished was a testimony of their faith.
Over the years I have learned that since I gave my life fully to Jesus that I am being watched.
When is Marty going to fall off the wagon? was said or “When is he going to fail and his former ways return?”
My continued testimony is an example of my faith and that God is real in my life. My wife and I have seen many of our siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles come to Jesus. We have seen both of our parents come to the Lord and not leave this earth without Him. The Holy Spirit draws them and convicts them, He uses His children as examples to help bring them in.
My testimony is a changed life, I am not the angry young man I once was. These past 40 days have brought many things to mind where I have been a bad example, (words and actions) As they have been revealed I confess and repent before God.
To those who have witnessed these things or I have hurt, I am sorry, Please forgive me.
Like Ezra the Lord has been with me from the beginning, is with me now and will be with me until the end. Let me tell you about my Jesus and what He has done. I am a changed man because of Him in my life, my life will never be the same. I pray that my example will testify of the salvation that only Jesus can bring.
Like it or not, we as Christians are being watched by those around us. When we come to Christ, He loves us just as we are with all of our flaws, but He love us to much to leave us that way.
I pray that all who read this will be drawn to Jesus in their lives. Be Blessed
Who’s in Charge?
I had a dream recently, and in that dream the Lord took me through many decisions I had made in my youth. Many were about classes I had taken and why I chose them. Classes like trig, geometry, chemistry, Spanish and so on. For the most part I did not have good reason or explanation. As I became an adult and returned to the Lord, I realized many of the decisions concerning ministry, were based on my personal likes, dislikes and my talents. I was usually drawn to what I was good at or what pleased me. I don’t remember ever asking the Lord what he wanted me to do, only asking Him to bless what I put my hands to. The Lord blessed me in that for a season and there was fruit. As time went on, The Lord started closing some of those doors, at the time I didn’t understand why and usually resisted. My heart was to serve the Lord and liked what I was doing, but the doors were closed.
I have known people who achieved their childhood dreams, but their lives ended up in disaster. I believe that God has a plan for all of His children (followers of Christ). I don’t know if I have ever seen a Church that disciples and mentors believers by what God would have them do. Instead they lean toward talent, appearance, personality and so on.
In my own life, the ministries that the Lord led me to were places of some of my greatest weaknesses and dislikes. I like to read, but not to write and research. The Lord put me in a place of teaching and discipling people that required me to study, research, being organized and able to teach. Why? Because it required me to depend upon Him to carry me through. I am not a person who likes to be touched or touch people physically or emotionally, so the Lord led me to a healing and prayer ministry, again because I have to rely on Him to carry me through.
Through my youth and early adulthood , I don’t remember ever asking God what He wanted me to do. It was usually asking God to bless what I put my hands to. (my plans and desires) Because of this Gods plans for my ministry was delayed for many years.
In the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit revealed Gods’ plan and specific instruction for the Church, starting with Jesus telling the disciples to remain in Jerusalem until they had been endued with power. (Pentecost) These were exciting times for the Christian Church. I wonder what the modern Christian Church would look like if we sought more direction from the Holy Spirit in training and equipping disciples. Instead of looking at talent, we asked God has His plan was for the person. Talents such as looks, musical abilities, speaking abilities… are not spiritual gifts, God can use them, but He often uses those without these so that we would depend more fully on Him.
In America, I’ve heard people say “life, liberty and the pursuit happiness” And that seems to be prevalent in the modern Christian Church. Our focus is on our possessions, positions, hobbies, recreation, and our idols. (Sports, actors/actresses, musicians…) The early Church had none of that, their focus was on bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world, and that’s what they did. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the original disciples were in the upper room praying, breaking bread and studying the scriptures waiting for the promise of the Holy Spirit. They didn’t have focus groups, outlines and plans, they were waiting for the promise. It was only about 11 days when the Holy Spirit came. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and and went and turned the religious world upside down.
In the Old Testament, God led His people out of Egypt, in the wilderness, and into the promised land. In the New Testament, God led and equipped His people with His Holy Spirit to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Preaching the Word with the power of Holy Spirit, followed by signs. gifts . Miracles and wonders. We don’t need to improve on that, we should follow their example. God “LED” his people period! In my experience I have not seen this happen in the modern Church. Instead of the Holy Spirit leading the Church, man is in charge. We have taken control and watered down the Gospel. Instead we teach people to preach with drama instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to fill His servants with His power and sending them out.
When I study end times in the scriptures, I believe we are nearing the end and Christs’ coming is soon. What would the Church look like if we stopped pampering and entertaining the Church and sought the Lord for His calling on our lives asking the question “What would you have me to do Lord? What is the next step and your will for my life?”
In recent times, we have been seeking the Lord for His direction for our lives. It is not easy waiting, but we want the Lords direction not my own best laid plans.Trying not to move forward without Him. I have not figured this out yet, but we are getting there, that’s what I am trying to do.
I have much to say about this subject and hope to write more about in the future as the Lord leads.
May the Lord bless and keep you and give you His direction.
Yours in Christ, Marty
THEY FORGOT THE WORKS OF GOD
My reading included Psalm 78 this week. Psalm 78:70-72 has been one of my favorite passages for many years.
“And He chose David HIs servant, and took him from the sheepfolds. From the care of ewes with suckling lambs He brought him to shepherd Jacob His people, and Israel His inheritance. So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart and guided them with skillful hands.”
These were some of King Davids qualifications to become King of Gods’ people, Israel
I have always skimmed through the first 69 verses this chapter to get to these verses. These verses tell of some of Israels shortcomings and downfalls, important, but I fast forward to the end,
those verses were mine!
I have always had a great deal of confidence in my own strength and skills. And so did the archers of Ephraim, but in the day of battle.
The sons of Ephraim were archers equipped with bows, yet they turned their back in the day of battle.
“They forgot His deeds and His miracles God had shown them” vrs 10-11
Through many trials I have learned not to trust in my own strength,
“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains, from where shall my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121, 1and 2
The world tells me to rely on my own skills and education, but I have learned to remember the works of the Lord in my life, there is no other way.The men of Israel were great warriors when they were faithful and remembered the works of their God.
When they were walking with God, they were a mighty army, when they forgot the works of God, the fled. That is what most Psalm 78 is about.
When David spoke to King Saul before he picked a fight with Goliath, he told of how he had killed both lion and a bear and that the same God who carried him through those battles would give him victory over this “uncircumcised philistine”
“Had it not been for the Lord who was on our side when men rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive” Psalm 124:1-2
When you give your life to Jesus, He’s got you!
His Word promises us that He will carry us through everything. I don’t know you or what you’re going through but’
Let me tell you about my Jesus!
“For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, so that who soever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16
Salvation is simple;
Admit you are a sinner and can’t save yourself and you need a savior
Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and died to pay the price for all of your sins
Commit your life to Jesus
Confess Him as your Lord
This is the beginning of your new life (born again)
Run to Him and work out your relationship with Him
May the Lord bless and keep you and give you His peace
In Christ, Marty
Recently, a young woman named Ann Wilson wrote and released a song called “Let me tell you about my Jesus” It was written following a family tragedy and how Jesus carried her through.
LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY JESUS
I spent my 10th birthday in the Standring hospital in Burian, Washington, I had cancer when I was admitted into the hospital and when surgeons operated on me it was gone. All that was left in the tumors was a trace of cat scratch fever, THE CANCER CELLS WERE GONE! My mom told me the surgeons were in tears and that it would be entered into a medical journal as a miracle. My Grandma and her Pastor had prayed for me and asked for healing.
The following summer at vacation Bible school at Boulevard Park Church I accepted Jesus into my heart. I wandered away from the Lord through much of Junior and Senior high school. I was married 2 weeks after graduation and our son was born 3 months later. By this time I was an alcoholic. When I was 23, Joan had left me. Alcohol was destroying my marriage. At that time I returned to the Lord who had healed and saved me and my marriage. (We just celebrated our 46th anniverery) When the Lord made it clear I could not drink, I said “I couldn’t do that, if this was Him speaking, He had to deliver me from this, and HE DID! No withdrawl or anything. There was nothing to compel me to drink anymore. That was over 40 years ago and I am clean and sober to this day. I have been serving the Lord ever since.
During my time away from the Lord, I know I hurt a lot of people, there are some I could never make it up to them except to say I am sorry. I pray that they would allow the Lord to do the same thing for you as He did for me.
These are uncertain times we live in but I have Peace about Gods’ hand upon me and my family. The same God who led me through the last 40 plus years will carry me to the end. I’m writing this to encourage the wayward Christians to find their way back to the Jesus, He remains the the same and is still there for you! If you have never given your life to Jesus, ask and you will find Him.
Nobody can tell me I’m wrong, because I know my Jesus and what He did for me! Hallelujah
Tell everyone your story of salvation, wether it be words or the evidence of a changed life. Your story is important.
Send me your stories and I will try to post them.
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Yours In Christ, Marty
The New Year promises us new trials, but the same God that brought us this far promises us to be with us until the end of time. King David says in Psalms 109:4 "but I have been in prayer" That is the answer if you have any prayer requests, please let us know. May God bless and keep you in Christ, Marty.
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The Devil is a Bully
1st Samuel 17:43-51
The Philistine said to David “Come to me , and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field.”
Then David said to the Philistine “You come to me with a sword, a spear and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. This day the Lord will deliver you up into my hands, and I will strike you down and remove your head from you. And I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the earth, that all may know that there is a God in Israel. And that all this assembly may know that the Lord does not deliver nay sword or by spear. For the battle is the Lord’s and He will give you into our hands”
Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.
And David put his hand in his bag and took from it a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead, so that he fell on his face to the ground.
Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him. But there was no sword in David’s hand.
Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and drew his sword out of its sheath and killed him and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines that their champion was dead, they fled.
Goliath was probably used to nobody standing up to him, who in their right mind would dare challenge a soldier nearly ten feet tall? After taunting Israel nobody would meet him in battle until David showed up and introduced the Philistine to his God, the maker of universe.
In recent times I have friends and family who have had a giant, cancer, COPD, covid, or demonic strongholds, and many other diseases stand in front of them and put a life expectancy on them. The giants voice is loud and and boastful, he claims he speaks the facts. These Giants come to kill, steal and destroy. But we stand in the name of Jesus over them.
Jesus never met a sickness or disease he could not heal, He never met a demon he could not cast out. In John 14:11-15, Jesus tells us that we will do the things he did, believe it, walk in it and see what happens. We are called to have a relationship with Jesus, seek him and you will find Him.
I believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, lived a perfect life, was crucified, died, was buried and the Holy Spirit raised him from the dead to pay the price for my sins. I believe the Bible is the Word of God and is alive today, open it up and seek Him and you will find Him. The Apostles knew this and walked in these facts, we should too. When the Devil tempted Jesus on the mountain, Jesus used scripture to put the Devil in his place. We must know His Word and speak it when the devil comes in like a flood. Get into his Word and know it!
This is a battle, we must not submit to or give up. We are filled with the Holy Spirit. When ministering to the sick or demonized we must not give up or lose hope.
The Battle Belongs To The Lord!
Be blessed and never give up, never be afraid to ask your fellow Brother/Sisters in Christ for prayer when facing your giant.
Yesterday, while we were worshipping. The Holy Spirit reminded me of John 20:19
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were., for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them “Peace be with you”
Today. because of the quarantine, the churches are empty. In many cases Church services are watched online or by some other means. Gods’ people still come together at home and Jesus is there.
Matthew 28:20. “ Teaching them to observe all that I commanded you, and lo I am with you always even to the end of time.”
The Church of Jesus Christ is not confined within the walls of any building, it is where his people are. It can not be stopped by any laws or quarantine. In many countries; Russia, China, Iran and many others, Christianity is illegal or greatly hindered. But that doesn’t stop the Church.
Don’t let it stop or hinder you. Just as the Church has always survived
It will persevere through this times.
I pray that through all of these hard times you will allow the Lord to carry you through them all. Allow him to heal and comfort you in these times.
May the Lord who is able to do infinitely more than you could ever imagine give you peace and healing in these times. Yours in Christ, Marty
LEGACY
The definition of “LEGACY” is more directed toward something like an inheritance in the dictionary. In recent years I have heard that word used a lot concerning leaders, positions, money, buildings, prestige, etc. some of these might be good, but many are stirring pride and arrogance. This word is not found in the Bible.
In my family, I don’t think there is very much of my grandparent’s estates left, maybe a few pieces here and there. My wife’s family is from an Indian tribe which gave land to their members. The land is mostly gone and did not benefit any of them. If your legacy is just a physical or material item, it can be lost and forgotten.
My grandmother was a godly woman, whose life was a testimony of Jesus Christ. She had enough love for all of her ten children, forty-two grandchildren, and her many great grandchildren. I saw that same love in my mom as well, as with many of her siblings and their spouses. I see it in many of my cousins and their families. Years down the road my grandma’s name may be forgotten, but what she has instilled in her offspring will still be here.
My mother-in-law recently went to be with the Lord. As I thought about her life, she had a family who loved her and more friends the anyone I know. I believe part of this is because she was a servant. She served at NW Church for many years. She came in on Saturday afternoons and helped assemble the bulletins. During those years she was a part of serving at the memorial services. She helped set up, serve, and clean up afterwards. Most people who attended that church were touched by her service. She sat with, prayed with and walked alongside of the sick and dying. In recent years her pastor would give her names and she would make and send cards of encouragement and Scriptures to encourage them. She didn’t have a title, a building, or a great reputation to be remembered. To those who knew her or were touched by her she was just a servant of God.
In Matthew 20:25-28, Jesus contrasted the Gentile leaders who lorded over the people to Himself, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
In Luke 6:40, “A pupil is not above his teacher, but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.”
In Jesus’s eyes it is a great honor to be called a SERVANT
In the modern church the word “LEGACY” is used frequently, most of the time to describe things that can be seen., such as authority, position, great wealth, a building, a congregation…etc. Jesus Christ did not leave a building or riches. He came as a servant. He calls us to be the same. When you are serving, the world may not know your name or position, but the people you touch will know and glorify God. In the end our goal should be to hear the Lord say, “Well done My good and faithful servant. Enter into your rest.”
As a Christian, I pray that my life would be a testimony of bringing Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. That I would disappear and Jesus would be glorified. Jesus Christ did not pass on riches and physical material when he died.
He brought eternal life in heaven with him to a dying world. He paid the price the price for our sins.
He was punished that we might be forgiven
He was wounded that we might be healed
He died our death that we might receive his life
He was made a curse that we might enter into his blessing
He endured our poverty that we might share in his abundance
He bore our shame that we might share in his glory
He endured our rejection that we might have acceptance with the Father
He was cut off in death that we might be joined with God eternally
I pray that the Lord will bless and keep you in these times and that you would make Jesus your Lord and savior. Marty
Therefore, God Is Not Ashamed To Be Called Their GodPart 1 Earlier this year, the Lord started speaking to me about the prodigal son and his brother.(Luke 15:25-32) It’s easy for me to see the brother to represent the church. I have heard it preached this way in the past and that makes sense to me. What struck me this time was the father’s response to the brother as he pleaded for the brother to come to the celebration. Vs 31, and he said to him. Son, you have always been with me and all that is mine is yours. If the brother represents the Church, then our father is speaking to us saying “all that is mine is yours” I have to ask myself, Am I living a life that reflects this statement? The Bible is full of promises for his children, am I living like I receive these for myself? (healing… Matthew 9:35, protection, provision, deliverance….etc…Hebrews 13:5&6, John 14 12-14, John 21:24&25, Mark 16:15-18) I’m trying, but I know I’m not receiving the fullness of what God has for me. After reading this the Lord led me to the last 4 chapters of Hebrews. Especially the 11th chapter. In this chapter some of the Saints of God who were able to trust God are listed and commended. These saints were not perfect, but believed that God would do what He said He would do. These Saints lived a life that reflected that expectation. Chapter 11, verse 16, says “Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God.” As believers, can that be said about us? It is one thing to be able to quote the promises of the Bible, but are we able to live a lifestyle that shows that we truly believe that these promises are for us. When we pray, do we really believe that God will answer our prayers regardless of what we see around us. As you read about these saints, you would see that they were not a whole lot different than you and I. Not many were of noble birth or great education or highly esteemed, but they were convinced that God would do what He said He would do. At times they stumbled, but when they returned to the Lord, He delivered them. God will do the same for us. As we have ministered to people over the years, often times the people we meet have very little evidence of time spent with the Lord. In Deuteronomy 5, starting at verse 22, the people were afraid of hearing Gods voice and told Moses to go before God and relay to them Gods message. This is not OK! This seemed to be the way Israel handled God after he led them out of Egypt. Because of Christ we are now told “let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus. Heb.10:19. As Spirit filled believers, we can come right into the Holy of Holies, (presence of God) because of Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf. We no longer need a priest to enter on our behalf, (nor should we want one) we have access to the throne ourselves. God’s desire is to have fellowship with us, His children, directly. There are great pastors and teachers in the church and a great deal of Christian resources available. (books, internet, tv, radio….etc) But Gods desire is for us to seek Him in his Word or by time spent with Him. If we put away the distractions and entertainment and make God our priority He will meet with us. I believe God wants us to push ourselves until we find Him. When we do, we will never settle for anything less than the true presence of God in our lives. When God says “all that I have is yours” it makes me look at my needs differently. I can see God meeting my needs, fighting my battles, protecting my family. (see list of verses at the end) Every thing I need! When I read God’s word, I expect to hear the Holy Spirit speak to me. When the Lord spoke to the saints listed in Hebrews 11, they knew that God would do exactly what He said He would do. My desire is to do the same. I want to pursue the Lord and have Him be able to say of me, “I am not ashamed to be his God” As I read the Bible now, I see myself in its pages; I know that God loves me as much as every person in there. The same Holy Spirit of the old and new testament fills me. The same Holy Spirit that performed the miracles of Jesus fills me. The same Holy Spirit that was poured out in Acts chapter 2 fills me. The same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead fills me. When I read the words “all that is mine is your” I receive that for myself.
Please take some time and read about the saints listed in Hebrews 11. Know that God loves you just as much and He has promises just for you. Our part is to seek them out.
1. Joseph; Genesis 37-502. Abraham and Sarah; Genesis 12-253. Rahab; Joshua 2 and Joshua 7:22-234. Barak; Judges 4-55. Jephthah; Judges 11-126. David; I Samuel 16-31 and II Samuel 1-247. Samuel; I and II Samuel I pray that God will reveal himself to you more as you read and spend time with him. May God richly bless you. In Christ, Marty Griffeth josiah-ministries.com
