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“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.” — Romans 4:20-21 (NLT) We can be fully convinced that God is able, and will do as He promised. He watches over His Word to perform it. In Isaiah 55:10-11 (NKJV) the LORD says: “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. (Psalms 18:30 NKJV) Never waver in believing the Word of God. The LORD fulfills His Word.

“He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.” — Romans 4:20-21 (NKJV) Like Abraham, may we never doubt the promises of Yahweh. …for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. (See James 1:6 NKJV) Then we will no longer be like children, forever changing our minds about what we believe because someone has told us something different or has cleverly lied to us and made the lie sound like the truth. (Ephesians 4:14 TLB) Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word]; (Hebrews 10:23 AMP) He actively watches over His word to fulfill it. (See Jeremiah 1:12 AMP) Let your faith grow strong, and be confident that He is able.  “...with God all things are possible.” (See Matthew 19:26) ‘Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have...

It is because of the LORD’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22-23 (AMP) Dare to hope when you remember this. (See Lamentations 3:21 NLT) The compassion of Yahweh never fails. His loyal love endures through every storm. When your world is shaken, His lovingkindness stands strong and immovable. It lasts through the fiery furnace experiences, even the floodwaters cannot wash it away. Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word]; (Hebrews 10:23 AMP) “Adonai is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” — Lamentations 3:24 (TLV)

“ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you. ” — Psalms 32:8 (AMP) YAHWEH is faithful to instruct us and show us the way to go. Let us be willing to learn. For this is God, our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even until death. (Psalm 48:14 AMP) This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow. (Isaiah 48:17 NLT) The LORD makes a way through the sea and a path through the mighty waters. He will even make a roadway in the wilderness. He will create rivers in the dry wasteland. (See Isaiah 43:16,19 NASB1995 & NLT) Instead of trying to figure things out on your own, trust YAHWEH to lead you and guide you through each and every situation. Keep your ears tuned in to His voice and listen to what He speaks to your heart.   I hear the Lord saying, “I will stay close ...

Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent. — 1 Kings 18:21 (NLT) The LORD has set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore CHOOSE LIFE, that both you and your descendants may live. Love the LORD your God, obey His voice, and cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days. (See Deuteronomy 30:19-20  NKJV) May we exercise our free will and turn away from idols to serve the living and true God. …humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7 NLT) Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. — 1 John 5:21 (NLT)

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. — Isaiah 9:6 (NASB) Jesus is Wonderful Counselor. Before you text a friend, talk to Jesus and listen for His answer. Jesus is Mighty God. Nothing is impossible with God. (Luke 1:37) Jesus is our conquering King. He has gained the victory for us, Christ is Eternal Father. In John 10:30, Jesus said,  “I and the Father are one.” Our Lord and Savior is also the Prince of Peace, and He has given it to us. Call on His name today. “ Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] ” — John 14:27 (AMP)

Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. — Psalm 5:2-3 (NLT) When you cry out to the LORD, know that He hears you. Psalm 34:15 (NKJV) says: The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. He not only listens, He answers. Wait with expectancy to see our mighty God do wonderful things in your midst.  No matter how impossible your situation appears, remember that with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) Jesus calls each one of us to come to Him. He has no pre-requisites or conditions, just come. It doesn’t matter how you come or what you are like when you come. The important thing is that we come, not just one time, but come and keep coming to Him on a daily basis. Once we come to Him, let us be teachable and learn from the best Teacher of all. Then we will find rest. When we rest in Him, we are free to experience the deepest peace ever. “ Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. ” (Matthew 11:29-30 MSG)

But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” — Revelation 5:5 (NKJV) Jesus has triumphed! (NIV) He has won the victory! (NLT) He has overcome and conquered! (AMP) Notice what these versions have in common? They are all past tense. When Jesus said, “It is finished!” (John 19:30), He meant it. It's a done deal! We can dry our tears and take joy and peace because He has overcome the world. He prevailed over everything in the earth, sin, death sickness and disease. He who lives in us is greater than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4). God always leads us in triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14). Amen! “ I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. ” (John 16:33)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. — Hebrews 12:1-2a (NLT) If we are going to run our race with endurance, it is absolutely necessary to keep our eyes on Jesus. Look away from the sideshows that serve as distractions and stay focused on Him. As we look unto Jesus, our thoughts are elevated above the adverse life events, that try to pull us down and beat us up. Don't be consumed by darkness. Fix your eyes on Jesus, the light of the world (John 8:12). He is the source of our hope and our healer, the One who makes us whole. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:16).

And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; — Luke 1:31-32a (NAS) JESUS is great! God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:9-11). The government will rest on His shoulders. And His kingdom will have no end (Luke 1:33).  He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Whatever you are battling today, the name of Jesus is higher and more powerful. His name carries more weight. Keep your eyes on Jesus and you have the victory! Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness (Psalm 29:2, NKJV)!

“Stand up, and thank the LORD your God: From everlasting to everlasting your glorious name is praised and lifted high above all blessing and praise. You alone are the LORD.
 You made heaven, the highest heaven, with all its armies. You made the earth and everything on it, the seas and everything in them. You give life to them all, and the armies of heaven worship you.” — Nehemiah 9:5-6 (GW) Let everything that has breath, thank the LORD! He is the giver of life. Our heavenly Father is a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love (Nehemiah 9:17). And His faithful love never runs out on us. Thank You, LORD!

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD,  My soul shall be joyful in my God;  For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,  He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,  As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,  And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.  Isaiah 61:10 (NKJV) Find complete joy in the Lord. Delight yourself in God. He fills us with joy in His Presence, with eternal pleasures at His right hand (Psalm 16:11). Explode in praise from deep in your soul! (Isaiah 61:10, The Message). We are wrapped in robes of righteousness and garments of salvation. We have right standing with God, just like we have never done anything wrong because Jesus Christ paid the debt for our sins. May your soul rejoice in the LORD and delight in His salvation (Psalm 35:9)!

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 (NIV) Jesus is the bread of life. With Him in our hearts, we are fully satisfied, more so than if we had eaten a 3-course meal. He is the One we need to feed on to receive our daily nourishment. However, we should not act like it's a buffet and choose whatever we want on the menu of life. We are to eat the food our heavenly Father provides, and we will never experience the pangs of hunger and emptiness.

but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:24-25 (NIV) The devil accuses us before God day and night (Revelation 12:10), but we have Jesus, our high priest, who saves us and intercedes to the Father on our behalf. Praise the Lord! Love, Jackie

Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.  Romans 4:20-21 (NIV) When Abraham was about 100 years old, God told him, "I have made you the father of many nations." Abraham faced the fact that his body was as good as dead but He was strengthened in his faith and believed God could do what He promised. Do not waver in unbelief regarding the promises of God. Be fully persuaded that God is able. Love & Peace, Jackie