Bless you all in Jesus’ name.
After the new generation of the children of Israel crossed the Jordan, one of the first things they had to do was circumcise their males. It is a private, vulnerable place. I know it is gross, but it is in the bible, Joshua 5. The stuff they cut off was ugly, and they even named the place! Then they had a huge victory at Jericho.
We are circumcised in the heart. That is a private and vulnerable place, too. The sin that was cut off was also ugly and gross. We now have a covenant with the living God! Our victory is now and eternal.
I have seen, though, that I need to circumcise my mind. The old way of thinking is just as ugly and gross as the physical junk. For instance, thinking that we have to defend ourselves is the old way of thinking. The Lord Jesus is our defender, redeemer and deliverer. Anything we do outside of the love of God is counterproductive and will definitely backfire eventually. But it is so hard! There are times when, for me, what began as a simple request, or even a thank you, ends up with me defending myself because I was misunderstood. Which is usually strife. Strife is ugly and gross. We need to be committed to getting rid of strife, whatever it takes. With that in mind, please pray for me. The breathing mask makes it hard to communicate, and I can’t wear my glasses so I squint sometimes. It looks like I am frowning. For now my job is growing my faith, and faith works by love. Not strife. My flesh wants to defend me and fully explain myself, but with my caregivers it sometimes makes it worse. That is a way of thinking (defending myself) that needs to be circumcised. Jesus does a fine job of defending me, if I let Him. Victory against strife can be mine. Even if I am misunderstood. Wisdom says I need to clarify some, so please pray that I will know when to speak. Amen?
What ways of thinking do you have that need to be circumcised? I know it is not pleasant, it can be painful and vulnerable. But the victory is worth it!
I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
The Father Loves You
Good afternoon everybody,
Do you know the Father loves you? I mean do you KNOW the Father loves you? Let me put it this way… What are you worth to your heavenly Father? Ten million dollars? All the gold, diamonds and pearls in the world? No, you are not worth that much. (gasp) J
You are so much more valuable than that!!! Your Father, who created the entire earth for you, (including gold, diamonds and pearls) gave up His precious only son, and every drop of His blood. The single most valuable commodity in the universe was freely offered, without any regret or even a second thought! Just for you!!! He loves you!! He loves you with an everlasting love!!!
Romans 8:32 says even more.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? (all things?) all things!!
If He gave you His son, He will help you pay your bills. He will heal your body. He will protect your kids. He will freely give you all things! Because He LOVES you!!
Believe it. Believe it deep within. Your Father loves you!!!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
Do you know the Father loves you? I mean do you KNOW the Father loves you? Let me put it this way… What are you worth to your heavenly Father? Ten million dollars? All the gold, diamonds and pearls in the world? No, you are not worth that much. (gasp) J
You are so much more valuable than that!!! Your Father, who created the entire earth for you, (including gold, diamonds and pearls) gave up His precious only son, and every drop of His blood. The single most valuable commodity in the universe was freely offered, without any regret or even a second thought! Just for you!!! He loves you!! He loves you with an everlasting love!!!
Romans 8:32 says even more.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? (all things?) all things!!
If He gave you His son, He will help you pay your bills. He will heal your body. He will protect your kids. He will freely give you all things! Because He LOVES you!!
Believe it. Believe it deep within. Your Father loves you!!!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
Friday, August 28, 2009
Jesus Today
Good evening everyone,
Acts 1 says something cool, when you stop to think about it.
1 In my first book[a] I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit. 3 During the forty days after his crucifixion, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. And he talked to them about the Kingdom of God.
Notice that in verse 1 it says that the first book (the book of Luke) was an account of all Jesus began, to do and teach. Not what He finished. So what Luke is saying is that Jesus is still doing and teaching in this book. And this book, called Acts, is still being written. We are part of the same church. Jesus had ascended, and believers were walking by faith just like us. They were baptized in the Holy Spirit just like we can be. In fact, they were all tongue talkers, and they had mega-churches. I mean the very first day they had 3120 members and it only went up from there. So the charismatic mega-churches of today would look familiar to Peter, Paul, Barnabus, etc. We are members of the same body, with the same responsibility. Go preach the gospel to every creature. Cast out demons, heal the sick, cleanse lepers, raise the dead. (I am quoting scripture!) you know, common ordinary stuff. J
Wow! I know, you are thinking ‘well, these guys were full time ministers’. I challenge you to read the book again and look for normal people like Philip, Stephen, Precilla, Aquilla, and comments about the whole group. They had regular jobs. They had families to feed and bills to pay just like us. Check them out and let them inspire you to love a little more, trust Him a little more, find a little darkness and shine a little more. That is all they did, and it changed the world. It changed us!! Thank God they did not give up.
Jesus is still doing and teaching today, through his body, YOU! And me. Let’s change our world.
I love y’all,, world changers!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
Acts 1 says something cool, when you stop to think about it.
1 In my first book[a] I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit. 3 During the forty days after his crucifixion, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. And he talked to them about the Kingdom of God.
Notice that in verse 1 it says that the first book (the book of Luke) was an account of all Jesus began, to do and teach. Not what He finished. So what Luke is saying is that Jesus is still doing and teaching in this book. And this book, called Acts, is still being written. We are part of the same church. Jesus had ascended, and believers were walking by faith just like us. They were baptized in the Holy Spirit just like we can be. In fact, they were all tongue talkers, and they had mega-churches. I mean the very first day they had 3120 members and it only went up from there. So the charismatic mega-churches of today would look familiar to Peter, Paul, Barnabus, etc. We are members of the same body, with the same responsibility. Go preach the gospel to every creature. Cast out demons, heal the sick, cleanse lepers, raise the dead. (I am quoting scripture!) you know, common ordinary stuff. J
Wow! I know, you are thinking ‘well, these guys were full time ministers’. I challenge you to read the book again and look for normal people like Philip, Stephen, Precilla, Aquilla, and comments about the whole group. They had regular jobs. They had families to feed and bills to pay just like us. Check them out and let them inspire you to love a little more, trust Him a little more, find a little darkness and shine a little more. That is all they did, and it changed the world. It changed us!! Thank God they did not give up.
Jesus is still doing and teaching today, through his body, YOU! And me. Let’s change our world.
I love y’all,, world changers!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Sound Waves
Good evening everybody,
My dear friend Melony went up in a hot air balloon once. She said that even though they were very high they could still hear people talking in their backyards. Sound waves travel the globe! Selah. And Jesus is the voice of our confession in heaven!
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
My dear friend Melony went up in a hot air balloon once. She said that even though they were very high they could still hear people talking in their backyards. Sound waves travel the globe! Selah. And Jesus is the voice of our confession in heaven!
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Speak Life!
Good afternoon everybody,
I was shown this scripture about intercession a while ago. Proverbs 31.
8Open your mouth for the dumb [those unable to speak for themselves], for the rights of all who are left desolate and defenseless; 9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and administer justice for the poor and needy.
Sound waves are important. Remember that is how Almighty God created the world, universe and us. He spoke. And we are spirits, created in the image and likeness of God, with the ability to speak like He does. Hallelujah!
With that in mind, I would like to ask for your sound waves. When I come to your mind, would you please say out loud, ‘by His stripes Nancy is healed. ‘ (it doesn’t have to be very loud, but actual sound waves) I would greatly appreciate the intercession. You guys are major blessings to me and my family! Thank you so much for your words. My computer can speak for me, too, but you all are spirits. Powerful stuff!
Our theme at AHA the past few years was ‘speak life’. What a good motto.
I really love y’all dearly!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
I was shown this scripture about intercession a while ago. Proverbs 31.
8Open your mouth for the dumb [those unable to speak for themselves], for the rights of all who are left desolate and defenseless; 9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and administer justice for the poor and needy.
Sound waves are important. Remember that is how Almighty God created the world, universe and us. He spoke. And we are spirits, created in the image and likeness of God, with the ability to speak like He does. Hallelujah!
With that in mind, I would like to ask for your sound waves. When I come to your mind, would you please say out loud, ‘by His stripes Nancy is healed. ‘ (it doesn’t have to be very loud, but actual sound waves) I would greatly appreciate the intercession. You guys are major blessings to me and my family! Thank you so much for your words. My computer can speak for me, too, but you all are spirits. Powerful stuff!
Our theme at AHA the past few years was ‘speak life’. What a good motto.
I really love y’all dearly!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
Monday, August 24, 2009
Trust Demands Rest
Good evening everybody,
I was listening to a message about faith and trust. Faith is confidence. Trust goes further, it demands rest in the Lord. It is commitment to God and His word no matter what goes on in the physical. And rest commands results. Hebrews talks about the rest of faith, or trust. (according to this speaker)
Hebrews 11:1 says now faith is the substance (physical matter) of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. If you hope for it, faith is the substance. If you don’t see it, faith is your evidence. Now roll your cares on Him and rest! Praise God and thank Him for the answer.
I love you all .
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
I was listening to a message about faith and trust. Faith is confidence. Trust goes further, it demands rest in the Lord. It is commitment to God and His word no matter what goes on in the physical. And rest commands results. Hebrews talks about the rest of faith, or trust. (according to this speaker)
Hebrews 11:1 says now faith is the substance (physical matter) of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. If you hope for it, faith is the substance. If you don’t see it, faith is your evidence. Now roll your cares on Him and rest! Praise God and thank Him for the answer.
I love you all .
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
http://nancysministry.blogspot.com
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Seek Ye First
Good evening everybody,
Another visit to God, our source. Matthew 6.
26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father (the Source) feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God (the Source) clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father (the Source) knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
What does it mean to seek first? Well, ‘first’ means earliest, of primary importance, highest priority, taking preeminence. So seek the kingdom of God, your source, early. Proverbs says seek wisdom as precious treasure. Highest priority. Above your job. Above your kids. Above your favorite shows. Above food.
Of course that doesn’t mean quit working or eating! And the kids need you too, but make time for your source, your father, your savior, your Lord.
You know the more attention you give something, the more you like it. The less time you give something, the less you want to. Your desire for something is in direct relation to the quality time you give it. That is why Jesus said make Him first. Everything else will fall into place when you keep Him in preeminence all day long, just checking in with Him inside. Read (eat) His word first thing to set your spirit, then a little before bed so that, as it says in Psalms, your heart will instruct you in the night. It doesn’t take much time to get a verse in. That is all it takes if you keep your mind on the truth in the verse. Seek ye first!
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Another visit to God, our source. Matthew 6.
26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father (the Source) feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God (the Source) clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father (the Source) knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
What does it mean to seek first? Well, ‘first’ means earliest, of primary importance, highest priority, taking preeminence. So seek the kingdom of God, your source, early. Proverbs says seek wisdom as precious treasure. Highest priority. Above your job. Above your kids. Above your favorite shows. Above food.
Of course that doesn’t mean quit working or eating! And the kids need you too, but make time for your source, your father, your savior, your Lord.
You know the more attention you give something, the more you like it. The less time you give something, the less you want to. Your desire for something is in direct relation to the quality time you give it. That is why Jesus said make Him first. Everything else will fall into place when you keep Him in preeminence all day long, just checking in with Him inside. Read (eat) His word first thing to set your spirit, then a little before bed so that, as it says in Psalms, your heart will instruct you in the night. It doesn’t take much time to get a verse in. That is all it takes if you keep your mind on the truth in the verse. Seek ye first!
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Jesus Opened NOT His Mouth - Part 2
Hello everyone,
First off, please note the new email account nancy_bass@verizon.net
Isaiah 53 says lots of wonderful things about what Jesus did for us, and one thing He did not do, for us. He did not open His mouth. Acts 22 tells about a riot against Paul, and the roman soldiers got ready to beat him. He opened his mouth. He knew his rights as a roman citizen. He insisted on them. And the soldiers backed off quick! If you were not a citizen, you were nobody. You could buy a citizenship, you could earn it through some military feat, or you could be born of a citizen.
This is in the bible. Why? To show us how to act. (hallelujah! I know where we’re going!) we are citizens of the only kingdom that will matter through time and eternity. Our names are written down in a book. If you are not in this kingdom, you really are nobody. But while we are here on earth we have rights! Jesus didn’t open His mouth so we can open ours. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!
I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
First off, please note the new email account nancy_bass@verizon.net
Isaiah 53 says lots of wonderful things about what Jesus did for us, and one thing He did not do, for us. He did not open His mouth. Acts 22 tells about a riot against Paul, and the roman soldiers got ready to beat him. He opened his mouth. He knew his rights as a roman citizen. He insisted on them. And the soldiers backed off quick! If you were not a citizen, you were nobody. You could buy a citizenship, you could earn it through some military feat, or you could be born of a citizen.
This is in the bible. Why? To show us how to act. (hallelujah! I know where we’re going!) we are citizens of the only kingdom that will matter through time and eternity. Our names are written down in a book. If you are not in this kingdom, you really are nobody. But while we are here on earth we have rights! Jesus didn’t open His mouth so we can open ours. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!
I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Jesus Opened Not His Mouth - Part1
Hello everyone,
Isaiah 53 describes Jesus’ sacrifice for us, and it says that through it all, he opened not His mouth. It then repeats for emphasis. Why? I have been shown two reasons; there are probably more. The first is this: if He would have protested, legally God would have had to intervene because He was innocent. God is the righteous judge of all the earth. He would have no choice, but then we would have to pay for our sins. So thank God Jesus did not open His mouth! Oh, how tempting it must have been! Just one ‘stop!’ would have shut it all down. People slapping Him, spitting on Him, ripping out His beard, shoving thorns into his skull, beating on him, stripping Him naked, mocking and ridiculing Him, and none of that had to do with the cross. If He were only dying for our sins, none of that was necessary. There had to be something more. The great exchange! His righteousness, peace, health, safety, blessing for our sin, fear, sickness, peril and curse. What a deal!
The second reason is longer, so I will share it tomorrow, Lord willing. I love y’all. Be blessed. Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Isaiah 53 describes Jesus’ sacrifice for us, and it says that through it all, he opened not His mouth. It then repeats for emphasis. Why? I have been shown two reasons; there are probably more. The first is this: if He would have protested, legally God would have had to intervene because He was innocent. God is the righteous judge of all the earth. He would have no choice, but then we would have to pay for our sins. So thank God Jesus did not open His mouth! Oh, how tempting it must have been! Just one ‘stop!’ would have shut it all down. People slapping Him, spitting on Him, ripping out His beard, shoving thorns into his skull, beating on him, stripping Him naked, mocking and ridiculing Him, and none of that had to do with the cross. If He were only dying for our sins, none of that was necessary. There had to be something more. The great exchange! His righteousness, peace, health, safety, blessing for our sin, fear, sickness, peril and curse. What a deal!
The second reason is longer, so I will share it tomorrow, Lord willing. I love y’all. Be blessed. Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Find some darkness
Hello everyone,
I heard a story of a girl who had just gotten a new flashlight. She was so excited! She turned to her mother and said ‘let’s go find some darkness!’
Jesus said that we are the light of the world. They desperately need light even if they act like they don’t. The love of God is his light. We have that light shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:5. So, let’s go find some darkness! Shine on! I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
I heard a story of a girl who had just gotten a new flashlight. She was so excited! She turned to her mother and said ‘let’s go find some darkness!’
Jesus said that we are the light of the world. They desperately need light even if they act like they don’t. The love of God is his light. We have that light shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:5. So, let’s go find some darkness! Shine on! I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
Monday, August 17, 2009
Goodness
Good evening everybody. Bless you all.
I had a lesson about circumcision of the mind, but in the explanation I got so fleshy I could not send it out. So I am doing something different. I will work on cleaning that one up tomorrow.
Psalm 27 is very encouraging. I believe I will see the goodness of God in the land of the living.. www.biblegateway.com is a good place to read verses quickly.
I love you all.
1THE LORD is my Light and my Salvation--whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?
2When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident.
4One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.
5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock.
6And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
7Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; have mercy and be gracious to me and answer me!
8You have said, Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word].
9Hide not Your face from me; turn not Your servant away in anger, You Who have been my help! Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation!
10Although my father and my mother have forsaken me, yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].
11Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain and even path because of my enemies [those who lie in wait for me].
12Give me not up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me; they breathe out cruelty and violence.
13[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living!
14Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
I had a lesson about circumcision of the mind, but in the explanation I got so fleshy I could not send it out. So I am doing something different. I will work on cleaning that one up tomorrow.
Psalm 27 is very encouraging. I believe I will see the goodness of God in the land of the living.. www.biblegateway.com is a good place to read verses quickly.
I love you all.
1THE LORD is my Light and my Salvation--whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?
2When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident.
4One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.
5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock.
6And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
7Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; have mercy and be gracious to me and answer me!
8You have said, Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word].
9Hide not Your face from me; turn not Your servant away in anger, You Who have been my help! Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation!
10Although my father and my mother have forsaken me, yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].
11Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain and even path because of my enemies [those who lie in wait for me].
12Give me not up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me; they breathe out cruelty and violence.
13[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living!
14Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Symphony
Good afternoon, everyone. I have gotten about ten assignments back so far. Keep them coming, they are blessing me richly and encouraging me.
Today I had a visitor. It was such a blessing! I am blessed by everybody that visits, for five minutes or an hour, or all day, whatever. In the course of the conversation, she reminded us (my family and me) of matthew 18:19. Here it is in the amplified version,
19Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree (harmonize together, make a symphony together) about whatever [anything and everything] they may ask, it will come to pass and be done for them by My Father in heaven.
Symphony. That is something my family can understand. We each have a different job, a different note to play. When we are playing together on the same music, in tune with each other, we create a powerfully beautiful atmosphere. When we don’t, the results are, well, ugly. Notice the next verse ,
20For wherever two or three are gathered (drawn together as My followers) in (into) My name, there I AM in the midst of them.
… Drawn into His name. What is His name? His name is everything He is. It is the Word of God in its entirety. It is His promises, His passion, His power and authority. If we are really drawn into His name, then we are in agreement with His word. Then, bless the Lord, we make a symphony with Jesus as the Master Pianist. He doesn’t just conduct, he participates! What a marvelous sound, everyone in tune with the Holy Spirit, on the same page (the word) with Jesus. Awesome!
Don’t be flat. Dull to the word or weary in well doing.
Don’t be sharp. Unkind to others or having self pity.
Be in tune. Built up on the truth (there is only one Truth), acting in love. I’m preaching to myself. J
Above all, stay on the same page as Jesus. Let’s make beautiful music together!
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Back to school assignment
Good afternoon, brothers and sisters.
School is starting soon. Wednesday for some, a week from Monday for others. So in the spirit of good education, I have an assignment for you. Don’t worry, it is not hard and it won’t take long.
Genesis 1:1 says in the beginning God… The very first thing that God wanted to get across to us is He is the source of everything that exists, spiritually and physically. John 1 expands the idea by saying nothing was made without him, and all things are upheld by the word of His power. He is our source, of money, health, strength, peace, safety, joy and breath. Literally, without His grace, we would be brain-dead in 4 to 6 minutes. So how can we think we make this money on our own? Oh, Lord, our source, thank you so much!
Ok, your assignment is to send me a verse that refers to God or our Father, and add the words ‘my source’ after it. Example…
My God, my source, shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Send it to me now, before you forget. Come on, be a good student. J and remember your source loves you! I love you too.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
School is starting soon. Wednesday for some, a week from Monday for others. So in the spirit of good education, I have an assignment for you. Don’t worry, it is not hard and it won’t take long.
Genesis 1:1 says in the beginning God… The very first thing that God wanted to get across to us is He is the source of everything that exists, spiritually and physically. John 1 expands the idea by saying nothing was made without him, and all things are upheld by the word of His power. He is our source, of money, health, strength, peace, safety, joy and breath. Literally, without His grace, we would be brain-dead in 4 to 6 minutes. So how can we think we make this money on our own? Oh, Lord, our source, thank you so much!
Ok, your assignment is to send me a verse that refers to God or our Father, and add the words ‘my source’ after it. Example…
My God, my source, shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Send it to me now, before you forget. Come on, be a good student. J and remember your source loves you! I love you too.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Big View
Hello everyone!
You know, it is so easy to live life every day just getting by. Our real being is a spirit. We live in a biscuit, looking through two windows called eyes, etc. we are eternal beings, heading for one of two places when we leave our suit. Heaven is where we are going, amen? Even here, we are spiritual beings. We are filled with the Spirit of the living God! Angels are standing by, waiting for a faith command from us. (see Hebrews) We really can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.
This present world is passing away. We were born at the end of the timeline. My point is, if we can step back and see the whole forest every day, we will be able to handle the trees. If we see ourselves as eternal beings with the authority of the name, with the power of the Holy Spirit in us, living forever, it makes big problems seem smaller and little offenses laughable. It is God’s perspective. When you see things the way the Lord does, it is easier to trust and obey. Because you will see the victory from that view.
Father, I pray in the name of Jesus for everyone reading this, that the eyes of their spirits will be open to the big view. I pray that as they see, they will walk in more confidence in you. That they will send forth their angels to carry out your work. That we will all remember that time is short and so many people need Jesus. I receive it in Jesus’ name. Amen
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
You know, it is so easy to live life every day just getting by. Our real being is a spirit. We live in a biscuit, looking through two windows called eyes, etc. we are eternal beings, heading for one of two places when we leave our suit. Heaven is where we are going, amen? Even here, we are spiritual beings. We are filled with the Spirit of the living God! Angels are standing by, waiting for a faith command from us. (see Hebrews) We really can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.
This present world is passing away. We were born at the end of the timeline. My point is, if we can step back and see the whole forest every day, we will be able to handle the trees. If we see ourselves as eternal beings with the authority of the name, with the power of the Holy Spirit in us, living forever, it makes big problems seem smaller and little offenses laughable. It is God’s perspective. When you see things the way the Lord does, it is easier to trust and obey. Because you will see the victory from that view.
Father, I pray in the name of Jesus for everyone reading this, that the eyes of their spirits will be open to the big view. I pray that as they see, they will walk in more confidence in you. That they will send forth their angels to carry out your work. That we will all remember that time is short and so many people need Jesus. I receive it in Jesus’ name. Amen
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Rebellion, Religion or Relationship
Howdy, y’all! In Luke 15, we see a familiar story. However, my Sunday school teacher brought out some details that really drove it home. Here is the story.
11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: "A man had two sons. 12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. 13 "A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living. 14 About the time his money ran out, a great famine swept over the land, and he began to starve. 15 He persuaded a local farmer to hire him, and the man sent him into his fields to feed the pigs. 16 The young man became so hungry that even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him. But no one gave him anything. 17 "When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will go home to my father and say, "Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, 19 and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant."’ 20 "So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. 21 His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.[a]’ 22 "But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. 23 And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, 24 for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began. 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the fields working. When he returned home, he heard music and dancing in the house, 26 and he asked one of the servants what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother is back,’ he was told, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf. We are celebrating because of his safe return.’ 28 "The older brother was angry and wouldn’t go in. His father came out and begged him, 29 but he replied, ‘All these years I’ve slaved for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to. And in all that time you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends. 30 Yet when this son of yours comes back after squandering your money on prostitutes, you celebrate by killing the fattened calf!’ 31 "His father said to him, ‘Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours. 32 We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!’"
There is so much to learn from this, but the love of the Father shines! The young son basically told him that he didn’t care if dad lived or died, he just wanted the stuff. The older son was ok with the idea, too, or he would have protested. While the young son partied, the older boy worked, but neither loved the father. ‘now, wait a minute. The first son obeyed.’ Look deeper. If he loved his father, he would have known that he was continually looking for the brother returning. He would have rejoiced with them at the party because he loved his dad. He worked, but didn’t understand or get the heart of his father. He was religious.
I will cut to the chase; the young son was rebellious, the old son was religious, and the father just wanted relationship. To that end, he legally died to give them blessings.
Unfortunately, we all fight the nature to be rebellious and religious. Or I should say it could be a battle for us, if we let it. But there is an option… Love the Father and spend time with Him so you understand and get (acquire) His heart. Relationship, that is the key. Daddy loves you so much!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: "A man had two sons. 12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. 13 "A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living. 14 About the time his money ran out, a great famine swept over the land, and he began to starve. 15 He persuaded a local farmer to hire him, and the man sent him into his fields to feed the pigs. 16 The young man became so hungry that even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him. But no one gave him anything. 17 "When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will go home to my father and say, "Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, 19 and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant."’ 20 "So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. 21 His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.[a]’ 22 "But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. 23 And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, 24 for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began. 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the fields working. When he returned home, he heard music and dancing in the house, 26 and he asked one of the servants what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother is back,’ he was told, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf. We are celebrating because of his safe return.’ 28 "The older brother was angry and wouldn’t go in. His father came out and begged him, 29 but he replied, ‘All these years I’ve slaved for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to. And in all that time you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends. 30 Yet when this son of yours comes back after squandering your money on prostitutes, you celebrate by killing the fattened calf!’ 31 "His father said to him, ‘Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours. 32 We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!’"
There is so much to learn from this, but the love of the Father shines! The young son basically told him that he didn’t care if dad lived or died, he just wanted the stuff. The older son was ok with the idea, too, or he would have protested. While the young son partied, the older boy worked, but neither loved the father. ‘now, wait a minute. The first son obeyed.’ Look deeper. If he loved his father, he would have known that he was continually looking for the brother returning. He would have rejoiced with them at the party because he loved his dad. He worked, but didn’t understand or get the heart of his father. He was religious.
I will cut to the chase; the young son was rebellious, the old son was religious, and the father just wanted relationship. To that end, he legally died to give them blessings.
Unfortunately, we all fight the nature to be rebellious and religious. Or I should say it could be a battle for us, if we let it. But there is an option… Love the Father and spend time with Him so you understand and get (acquire) His heart. Relationship, that is the key. Daddy loves you so much!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Monday, August 10, 2009
Labor and Rest
9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
I read a devotional about entering God’s rest. It said that we can work trying to learn about God , or rest getting to know him. As I pondered this, I wondered exactly what was the difference. I mean, the actions are the same, but there is a big difference in our focus.
Are we looking for his principles? His promises? His power? Or His presence?
I gotta be honest, I’ve been looking for principles of faith, promises of health and the power of the anointing. All of which are good, but I stopped short. What Jesus told the blind man comes to mind; look up! J
The Lord loves us so much! He is our source of everything, from health and happiness to prosperity and peace. And every other good thing.
So what did verse 12 have to do with verses 9 and 11? (this is so exciting! ) he is the word! The word is a physical manifestation of Jesus! We hold in our hands our savior, redeemer, provider, healer, and Lord. The ‘word of His power’ that upholds all things is sitting on our tables. Wow! But like medicine in a bottle, it will not do us any good just sitting there. He is the bread of life;eat him!
It’s not about works, but getting to know Him. That is the labor for the rest.
I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
I read a devotional about entering God’s rest. It said that we can work trying to learn about God , or rest getting to know him. As I pondered this, I wondered exactly what was the difference. I mean, the actions are the same, but there is a big difference in our focus.
Are we looking for his principles? His promises? His power? Or His presence?
I gotta be honest, I’ve been looking for principles of faith, promises of health and the power of the anointing. All of which are good, but I stopped short. What Jesus told the blind man comes to mind; look up! J
The Lord loves us so much! He is our source of everything, from health and happiness to prosperity and peace. And every other good thing.
So what did verse 12 have to do with verses 9 and 11? (this is so exciting! ) he is the word! The word is a physical manifestation of Jesus! We hold in our hands our savior, redeemer, provider, healer, and Lord. The ‘word of His power’ that upholds all things is sitting on our tables. Wow! But like medicine in a bottle, it will not do us any good just sitting there. He is the bread of life;eat him!
It’s not about works, but getting to know Him. That is the labor for the rest.
I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Swim Light
Good afternoon friends,
Jesus said many things that seem harsh today. (they seemed harsh then, too). But we must trust that the things He said were not only necessary and important for us, but also quite literally true. For instance, Mark 9:42 says,
And whosoever shall offend (trip up, cause to stumble) one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Ouch! According to Jesus, if we discourage, or trip up, someone who is believing God for something, a better use for us is, ‘bloop!’. So don’t let yourself talk about the bad economy to someone who is believing God for enough to pay the bills. Don’t ask someone standing for healing how they ‘really’ feel and especially don’t ever ever tell them they have to accept that they are worse. Friends, that is injecting spiritual poison. If they are fighting the flu, the result is not as serious but in a case where someone is fighting death, we could find ourselves answering to God for our comments. If you can’t think of something to say, quote a good scripture. Even if you are not in faith, you won’t be taking the wind out of their sails. Jesus meant it. He is quick to forgive though. Let’s start fresh today. Ephesians 4:29 says encourage one another and build each other up. So, ok, I encourage you today in encouraging others . J God is good and His love endures forever! No millstones for us!! We’ll be swimming light.
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Jesus said many things that seem harsh today. (they seemed harsh then, too). But we must trust that the things He said were not only necessary and important for us, but also quite literally true. For instance, Mark 9:42 says,
And whosoever shall offend (trip up, cause to stumble) one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Ouch! According to Jesus, if we discourage, or trip up, someone who is believing God for something, a better use for us is, ‘bloop!’. So don’t let yourself talk about the bad economy to someone who is believing God for enough to pay the bills. Don’t ask someone standing for healing how they ‘really’ feel and especially don’t ever ever tell them they have to accept that they are worse. Friends, that is injecting spiritual poison. If they are fighting the flu, the result is not as serious but in a case where someone is fighting death, we could find ourselves answering to God for our comments. If you can’t think of something to say, quote a good scripture. Even if you are not in faith, you won’t be taking the wind out of their sails. Jesus meant it. He is quick to forgive though. Let’s start fresh today. Ephesians 4:29 says encourage one another and build each other up. So, ok, I encourage you today in encouraging others . J God is good and His love endures forever! No millstones for us!! We’ll be swimming light.
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Babcy Cows
Good afternoon everybody,
Malachi 4:2 says,
2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.
I am a city girl, but I have heard that when calves are first born, they are kept and fed in the stall until they get strong enough to go out and be on their own in the pasture. I have heard that when they first come out, they look around, jump a little bit, look around again, then go crazy jumping and running because they have freedom! They have been secluded, protected and strengthened so now they are ready. And it’s a new level!
The sun of righteousness brings healing, and strengthens us so we can enjoy an all new level of freedom. So we can leap like calves released from the stall. Hallelujah!
I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Malachi 4:2 says,
2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.
I am a city girl, but I have heard that when calves are first born, they are kept and fed in the stall until they get strong enough to go out and be on their own in the pasture. I have heard that when they first come out, they look around, jump a little bit, look around again, then go crazy jumping and running because they have freedom! They have been secluded, protected and strengthened so now they are ready. And it’s a new level!
The sun of righteousness brings healing, and strengthens us so we can enjoy an all new level of freedom. So we can leap like calves released from the stall. Hallelujah!
I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy Bass
Friday, August 7, 2009
Higher Learning
Good afternoon everybody,
I am sorry I missed yesterday. No excuse. Also a quick update; praise God! Thanks thanks thanks, Pam and Wendy, for taking Tuesday nights. You did a wonderful job, Pam. Also thanks again to Terri and Jamie, who are taking Thursday nights. And thanks again, Kim and Kathy for Sundays and Di, for whenever needed. God is faithful. He has provided again! Brian can sleep and function at work, knowing that I am in good hands.
Today someone asked me if I had heard anything from the Lord lately. Goodness. He is speaking to all of us, all the time. The question is are we listening?
He speaks through the sunshine, kids laughing, even kids fussing can show us how we look. God has used saints, sinners and even donkeys to speak to us. How do we know if it is the Lord? By the inward witness, that check or confirmation from the Holy Spirit in our spirit. Good words from the Lord don’t always come how we expect. We can be thrown off if it rubs our flesh the wrong way. Proverbs has so much to say about accepting instruction, I could not decide on one scripture. Suffice to say God values learning. If we are teachable, we are wise. If we are not teachable, we are foolish. Biblical foolishness is not silliness, it is rebellion. Not a good thing. But we are wise, amen? Amen! I encourage you and me to find the teachable moments from the Lord, and learn. There is always something to learn. If you have encouragement for me, I would love to learn from you, too. I love you all!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
I am sorry I missed yesterday. No excuse. Also a quick update; praise God! Thanks thanks thanks, Pam and Wendy, for taking Tuesday nights. You did a wonderful job, Pam. Also thanks again to Terri and Jamie, who are taking Thursday nights. And thanks again, Kim and Kathy for Sundays and Di, for whenever needed. God is faithful. He has provided again! Brian can sleep and function at work, knowing that I am in good hands.
Today someone asked me if I had heard anything from the Lord lately. Goodness. He is speaking to all of us, all the time. The question is are we listening?
He speaks through the sunshine, kids laughing, even kids fussing can show us how we look. God has used saints, sinners and even donkeys to speak to us. How do we know if it is the Lord? By the inward witness, that check or confirmation from the Holy Spirit in our spirit. Good words from the Lord don’t always come how we expect. We can be thrown off if it rubs our flesh the wrong way. Proverbs has so much to say about accepting instruction, I could not decide on one scripture. Suffice to say God values learning. If we are teachable, we are wise. If we are not teachable, we are foolish. Biblical foolishness is not silliness, it is rebellion. Not a good thing. But we are wise, amen? Amen! I encourage you and me to find the teachable moments from the Lord, and learn. There is always something to learn. If you have encouragement for me, I would love to learn from you, too. I love you all!
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Not Condemned
Good evening everyone,
Romans 5:16 says
For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. 17 For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.
Condemnation brings fear of punishment, and according to 1 John 3:21, 21Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;
22and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
So condemnation destroys confidence. It is the opposite of righteousness. Adam brought condemnation into the world, and by our sin we got it. But praise God, Jesus took it all away! We are now righteous and can have confidence coming right up to the throne of Grace. Since we are clean by the blood of Jesus, we have no fear of punishment. Then our Father can give us whatever we ask. Isn’t that awesome? Awesome!
Say it with me. I am not condemned, I am righteous. Because of Jesus, I have confidence before my Father. I receive whatever I ask in Jesus’ name.
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
Romans 5:16 says
For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. 17 For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.
Condemnation brings fear of punishment, and according to 1 John 3:21, 21Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;
22and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
So condemnation destroys confidence. It is the opposite of righteousness. Adam brought condemnation into the world, and by our sin we got it. But praise God, Jesus took it all away! We are now righteous and can have confidence coming right up to the throne of Grace. Since we are clean by the blood of Jesus, we have no fear of punishment. Then our Father can give us whatever we ask. Isn’t that awesome? Awesome!
Say it with me. I am not condemned, I am righteous. Because of Jesus, I have confidence before my Father. I receive whatever I ask in Jesus’ name.
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
Monday, August 3, 2009
destroyed
Good evening everybody,
I found this scripture and confession at www.rhema.org, under healing scriptures. There are more… This one spoke to me today. I especially like the different translations they add to fully describe the original Greek. Really brings it home, you know?
1 John 3:8
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
(Amplified) The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen and dissolve) the works the devil [has done].
(Basic English) . . . and the Son of God was seen on earth so that he might put an end to the works of the Evil One.
(Wand) . . . that He might neutralize what the Devil has done.
(Phillips) Now the Son of God came to the earth with the express purpose of liquidating the devil's activities.
Confession:
Sickness is a work of the devil. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. Sickness has been dissolved, broken up, annulled, undone, and liquidated as far as I am concerned. Jesus put sickness to an end for me.
When you think of me, please pray for any and all infections, bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic to be gone in Jesus’ name. And for no side effects from the drugs. I confess the devil’s work is destroyed. Thank you so much. I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
I found this scripture and confession at www.rhema.org, under healing scriptures. There are more… This one spoke to me today. I especially like the different translations they add to fully describe the original Greek. Really brings it home, you know?
1 John 3:8
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
(Amplified) The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen and dissolve) the works the devil [has done].
(Basic English) . . . and the Son of God was seen on earth so that he might put an end to the works of the Evil One.
(Wand) . . . that He might neutralize what the Devil has done.
(Phillips) Now the Son of God came to the earth with the express purpose of liquidating the devil's activities.
Confession:
Sickness is a work of the devil. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. Sickness has been dissolved, broken up, annulled, undone, and liquidated as far as I am concerned. Jesus put sickness to an end for me.
When you think of me, please pray for any and all infections, bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic to be gone in Jesus’ name. And for no side effects from the drugs. I confess the devil’s work is destroyed. Thank you so much. I love you all.
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Jesus' Righteousness
Good afternoon everybody,
2 Corinthians 5:21,
21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
How many of us would agree that Jesus walked this earth without ever sinning? It is written in several places in the scriptures. So Jesus, living in the old covenant, had every right for every blessing of abraham. He never had one sick day, always had enough money for travel and every good work. He was the biggest giver in history. He was never confused or depressed and never lost a battle. Yet he was tempted to. And he suffered persecution. But persecution is not in the curse.
Now we have been made the righteousness of God in Him. Not because of us! Because of Jesus’ blood, and His marvelous GRACE!
So now follow me… If we have His righteousness, then we have (bless the Lord!) the SAME RIGHT to every blessing Jesus walked in. He paid for us to walk in every blessing. He redeemed us from every curse, every one! There is not a single curse, listed or not listed, that has any right to attach to you. Read that sentence again, please. I’m talking about generational curses, hexes, word curses and every other bad thing. Harrassment for the word’s sake is normal for believers, but it is a small price to pay for total victory, right? And we have victory because we are right, righteous, in right standing with God. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Wow! What a life! Grab it by the horns! I am with both hands.
Confession:
Jesus became my sin in order to make me righteous. I am sin-free, curse-free and I have a right to every blessing. Thanks be to God!
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
2 Corinthians 5:21,
21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
How many of us would agree that Jesus walked this earth without ever sinning? It is written in several places in the scriptures. So Jesus, living in the old covenant, had every right for every blessing of abraham. He never had one sick day, always had enough money for travel and every good work. He was the biggest giver in history. He was never confused or depressed and never lost a battle. Yet he was tempted to. And he suffered persecution. But persecution is not in the curse.
Now we have been made the righteousness of God in Him. Not because of us! Because of Jesus’ blood, and His marvelous GRACE!
So now follow me… If we have His righteousness, then we have (bless the Lord!) the SAME RIGHT to every blessing Jesus walked in. He paid for us to walk in every blessing. He redeemed us from every curse, every one! There is not a single curse, listed or not listed, that has any right to attach to you. Read that sentence again, please. I’m talking about generational curses, hexes, word curses and every other bad thing. Harrassment for the word’s sake is normal for believers, but it is a small price to pay for total victory, right? And we have victory because we are right, righteous, in right standing with God. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Wow! What a life! Grab it by the horns! I am with both hands.
Confession:
Jesus became my sin in order to make me righteous. I am sin-free, curse-free and I have a right to every blessing. Thanks be to God!
I love you all,
healed by His stripes,
Nancy
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