Manna for Your Morning

And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” — Matthew 11:2-3 (NKJV) In Matthew 3:16-17, John the Baptist baptized Yeshua and heard the voice of the Father say: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” What caused him to doubt? Know that Yeshua is the Messiah, the one and only Savior of the world. Never let difficult circumstances cause you to doubt. Yeshua is the only way, the only truth, and the only life. (See John 14:6) We don’t need to look for anyone else. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. — John 3:16-17 (NKJV)

And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” — Matthew 11:2-3 (NKJV) John the Baptist baptized Yeshua. In John 1:15 (NASB), he testified about Him. And in Matthew 3:17 (NKJV), he was there when the Father’s voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” What caused him to doubt if Yeshua was really the One? Did being imprisoned lead him to question the validity of what he previously knew to be true? James 1:6 says: he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. (See James 1:8)  Never let your current circumstances, no matter how dismal, lead you down the path of questioning the truth (the Word of God). When it feels like our enemy has you confined, knowing the truth will set you free. (See John 8:32) We do not have to look for another. Yeshua is the One a...

Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” — Luke 7:19 (NASB1995) John the Baptist was the very one who declared that Jesus is the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world. (See John 1:29) In Mark 4, he was preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. However, as he sat in prison, he began to wonder if Jesus was the One. Never let adverse situations cause you to doubt or question Jesus or the ability of Almighty God. Jesus is the Messiah (which is translated, the Christ). (See John 1:41) And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. — 1 John 5:20 (NASB1995)

When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? — Psalm 8:3-4 (NKJV) Yet what honor you have given to men, created only a little lower than Elohim, crowned with glory and magnificence. You have delegated to us rulership over all you have made, with everything under our authority, placing earth itself under the feet of your image-bearers. (See Psalm 8:5-6 TPT)  We were created in His image. Let us bear His likeness: light, love, compassion, holiness, etc. The LORD is mindful of us. He cares for you and the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t worry. For your Father cares deeply about even the smallest detail of your life. (Matthew 10:30-31 TPT) 

Long ago the LORD said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” — Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT) Today, the LORD still draws us to Himself, with love. All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and goodness and truth and faithfulness to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. (Psalm 25:10 AMP) I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul. (Psalm 31:7 NLT) May we submit to God and allow His lovingkindness to draw us closer and deeper into Him.  “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven and earth. You keep your covenant and show unfailing love to all who walk before you in wholehearted devotion.” (2 Chronicles 6:14 NLT) Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. (Psalm 23:6 NLT)

Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am. — Philippians 4:13 (MSG) No matter what you go through today, remember that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. The Passion Translation says: “ And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty. ” (Philippians 4:13 TPT) Keep Christ at the center of all that you do. As we submit to the work of the Holy Spirit, His power and strength works through us. And IN CHRIST, we have the victory. Amen! So, my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He’s the centerpiece of everything we believe, faithful in everything God gave him to do. — Hebrews 3:1 (MSG)

Some men arrived carrying a paraplegic on a stretcher. They were looking for a way to get into the house and set him before Jesus. When they couldn’t find a way in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof, removed some tiles, and let him down in the middle of everyone, right in front of Jesus. Impressed by their bold belief, he said, “Friend, I forgive your sins.”  — Luke 5:18-20 (MSG) Bold belief is compassionate enough to carry those who cannot walk on their own. Bold belief makes a way to set others in front of Jesus. Bold belief doesn't turn back when met with difficulties, but presses in, and overcomes obstacles. As a result, lives are changed for all of eternity. Bold belief is love in action. May we exercise bold belief in our daily affairs. …the righteous are bold as a lion. (Proverbs 28:1 NKJV)

But as for me, I will look expectantly for the LORD and with confidence in Him I will keep watch; I will wait [with confident expectation] for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. — Micah 7:7 (AMP) My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. (Psalm 62:5) Our waiting upon the LORD is not a passive, lay there and do nothing kind of wait. It is an active, continually doing what God has called me to do on a daily basis, kind of wait. We are to prayerfully, keep watch to see what He will speak to us next. We are open to receive additional instruction and guidance. It is a patient wait, full of anticipation and expectation. While we wait, we are confident that no matter how circumstances may appear, God is working for our good. As Psalm 34:19 (AMP) says: Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous, but the LORD rescues him from them all.

And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” — Exodus 33:14 (NKJV) “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. 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 11:28-30 MSG) As we walk with the LORD, we can rest in His Presence, knowing that He loves us and will always provide for our needs. We can totally trust Him to work all things together for good, no matter how hopeless or impossible they may appear at the moment. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; (Psalm 37:7a NKJV) Do not fret—it only causes harm. (Psalm 37:8b NKJV)

God, the one and only— I’ll wait as long as he says. Everything I hope for comes from him, so why not? He’s solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, an impregnable castle: I’m set for life. — Psalm 62:5-6 (MSG) God is solid rock beneath our feet, a firm foundation. He sets our souls free from bondages and strongholds. In Him, we can breathe in life and we are free to run and dance. We are free to worship Him and celebrate all the wonderful things He does in our lives, each and every day. Glory Hallelujah!

Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God. — 1 Chronicles 22:19a (NKJV) Now is the time, today is the day. Set your heart and soul (mind, will and emotions) to seek the LORD, our God! He is always there, waiting for us to acknowledge Him, and enjoy the pleasure and privilege of His Presence. When you open your eyes in the morning, let your first thought be of the God, who watched over you while you slept. Thank Him for His goodness, His grace and His brand new mercies. Seek God's will for your day and respond accordingly. Make place for Him, in your heart, today. He is able to perform all that concerns you! When we seek to fulfill God’s agenda in our lives, moment by moment, then the work of our hands will be prosperous and successful.

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, — Hebrews 12:1-2a (NKJV) How do we run with endurance? 1) We strip off everything that hinders us from drawing closer to the Lord and throw it aside. We don’t need any extra baggage. Runners strip down to the bare minimum. 2) We look unto Jesus, from whom our help comes. He will lead us to the finish line. See every hardship as a hurdle to be jumped over. Notice the Word says to run, not walk. This indicates a sense of urgency. I think we all agree that we are living in the end times. Take the vision and run with it (See Habakkuk 2:2)!

The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.  — Psalms 115:12-13 (NKJV) The LORD is always thinking about us. He has searched us and He knows us. The LORD knows when we sit and when we rise; He perceives our thoughts from afar. He discerns our going out and our lying down; He is familiar with all our ways. Before a word is on our tongue the LORD knows it completely (Psalm 139:1-4). He has blessed us most of all, with His Presence.What an awesome God!

Praise the LORD, my soul, and never forget all the good he has done: He is the one who forgives all your sins, the one who heals all your diseases, the one who rescues your life from the pit, the one who crowns you with mercy and compassion, the one who fills your life with blessings so that you become young again like an eagle. Psalm 103:2-5 (GW) Let us remember all the good things the LORD has done for us. When we confess our sins, He forgives us and removes our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. He heals all our diseases, and  rescues our lives from the pit. Our heavenly Father crowns us with tender mercies and new compassions every morning. He fills our lives with blessings and renews our youth like the eagle’s!

I'm after love that lasts, not more religion. I want you to know God, not go to more prayer meetings. Hosea 6:6 (The Message) The greatest thing we can do is love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30) and keep Him first in our lives and hearts (Matthew 6:33). God doesn't want us caught up in religion and rituals. He is after RELATIONSHIP. God wants us captured by His love and loyal in our love toward Him. He wants us to know Him intimately as Abba Father or Daddy. Nothing we desire on this earth can compare with our heavenly Father, the One who created us and wants to spend eternity with us.

Depend on the LORD; trust him, and he will take care of you. Psalm 37:5 (NCV) Fully rely on the LORD. Leave all your concerns and anxious thoughts in His hands. He is faithful and He will take care of you. Completely trust in the LORD and you will experience His perfect peace that surpasses all understanding. Amen. Love, Jackie

When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" "Yes, Lord," they replied. Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you"; and their sight was restored. Matthew 9:28-30 (NIV) Do you believe Jesus is able to take care of what concerns you? Jesus came to this earth, teaching, preaching and healing every disease and sickness (Matthew 9:35). He brought the dead back to life. He is able. Nothing is too difficult for our God to handle. Pray and ask God to forgive your unbelief. As Jesus told Thomas, "Stop doubting and believe." (John 20:27) Love, Jackie