Manna for Your Morning

Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. — Hebrews 4:14-15 (MSG) Once we have opened the door of our heart to Jesus, we gain 24-hour access to enter His Presence. We can humbly approach the throne room of God and meet with our Savior, the King of kings and the Lord of lords. What an honor! May we cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Him as Savior (Hebrews 4:14 AMP) Worship and adore Him. In His presence, we are enveloped in His peace, and we obtain His protection and provision. Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming j...

From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. ”  — John 6:66-68 (NKJV) When you experience challenges and hardships in your walk with the Lord, never be tempted to go back to the life you had before you chose to follow Jesus. Endure the hardships, and do not grow weary. Jesus is the ONLY Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) and He will never leave you or cast you aside. If anyone thinks they can make it through this life without Him they are lost, deceived and spiritually dead. At all times, follow Christ!

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 (NIV) The Encarta Dictionary defines favor as preferential treatment shown to somebody, something given as a token of love, allegiance, or good will, or an act of kindness performed or granted out of good will. God definitely gives us preferential treatment. We are highly favored because the Lord is with us. His Presence alone, shows us His gracious kindness. One of the greatest honors one can give is to spend time with someone. Yet, the God of the universe is there for us. His favor surrounds the righteous like a shield and unlike the good will we may receive from man, His favor lasts for a lifetime. Hallelujah and praise the LORD! God's favor is something to shout about. Love Jackie

The minute I said, "I'm slipping, I'm falling," your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I was upset and beside myself, you calmed me down and cheered me up. Psalm 94:18-19 (The Message) When anxious thoughts fill your mind and doubt clouds your vision, reach out for our heavenly Father. His unfailing love will support you. Abba Father will calm you down and cheer you up. Praise the LORD! Love, Jackie