Jenelsie's Corner (#231)

Dear Grace and Truth family,

My, how we have referred to and counseled others by posing this question, “Is there anything too hard for the Lord?”  As long as we are sitting in the driver’s seat hauling a truck load of victories and shouting “hallelujah”, our response comes so quickly and easily—“No, there’s nothing too hard for the Lord”.  However, when we are being driven as we sit in the back of the truck, feeling every bump in the road and seeing arrows which point to detours, the answer can be debatable.  At this point, the real question we now ask is whether or not the Lord wants us to experience this “hard thing”.

In our midst, sisters and brothers, the question remains the same as it did to Abraham.  The Lord’s purpose and His way embody the answer—“No, there is nothing too hard for God!”  HE declares His power, and we declare our trust in HIM.  We have been placed in a position now—in Christ Jesus—to know the exceeding riches of His grace; to rejoice in the truth that HE is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.  Unto HIM be glory in the church by Christ Jesus!

Your sister,

Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

Fatherless No More

IN Christ we are “no longer aliens/orphans/bastards/or outcasts;” but “now are we the sons of God.”

[Eph 2:12; 1 Jn 3:2]

It is written: “Behold, what manner of love the Father hast given unto us; that we should be called the sons of God.” For Abba has “predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself.” We are not our own, we belong to Jesus. As the saints of old would sing: MY BODY BELONGS TO GOD (3xs) MY WHOLE BODY BELONGS TO GOD. Selah.

[1 Jn 3:1; Eph 1:5]

In the garden (of Eden), when God foretold that: although “the seed of the serpent would bruise the heel of (Christ), the Seed of the woman; (Christ), her Seed, would (fatally) bruise (the serpent's) head;” Abba had our redemption/adoption in mind.

[Gen 3:15; cf 1 Jn 3:8]

Because God has cast Himself as “a Father of the fatherless,” and “because we are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father!”

[Ps 68:5; Gal 4:6-7]

ThenSingsMySoul:

ABBA, FATHER,

(WE) LOVE YOU, (WE) LOVE YOU.

ABBA, FATHER,

(WE) LOVE YOU, (WE) REALLY LOVE YOU.

Jenelsie's Corner (#230)

My Grace and Truth Family,

Consider this:  a definition of “father” is one who establishes and originates.  Our God called Himself, “Father” and brought us into a relationship with HIM as HIS children by HIS first Son, Jesus.  Isn’t this reality awesome:  HE established and originated us!

Ponder and meditate on these things:

Our God is our everlasting FATHER.

Our FATHER knows what we need before we ask Him.

Our God is Father of mercy.

Our fellowship is with the FATHER, and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

We can cry to our Abba (daddy), FATHER!

Hallelujah!

This is the day which HE has made.  Let us rejoice in our FATHER’s DAY!

Your sister,

Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

Jenelsie's Corner (#229)

Dear Grace and Truth Family,

Here is an experience that our Lord gave to me that will edify you, my sisters and brothers:

I bowed my knees in the early morning with so many thoughts elevated in my mind.  I had assessed my financial and physical needs and came to the conclusion that I was in “pretty bad shape.”  I succumbed to the “spirit of heaviness”, and for a time I was mute before the Father.  Discerning what state I was in at that moment, I proceeded to lift my hands to offer my body to HIM.  Before I knew it HE quickened me to speak in simplicity, “Lord, I praise YOU; Lord, I worship YOU.”  Then I asked the Holy Ghost to give to me what I should pray, and this is how HE responded:  “Pray for Wendy.  Pray for Ms Gladys.  Pray for Jerry.  Pray for Elder Green.  Pray for Kerry.  Pray for Lori…”  HE called each one of my Grace and Truth family by name and strengthened me to utter to our Father concerning you.  The time went quickly, and when HE released me to rise and prepare for the day’s course, I realized that not one word had been uttered to HIM concerning “my” financial and physical “need.”  However, I clearly heard the Holy Ghost say, “BUT your GOD shall supply all of your need according to HIS riches in glory by CHRIST JESUS.”

…And it came to pass that the pain and discomfort I felt before prayer that morning were no longer manifested in my body.  …And it came to pass that a crisp $100.00 bill was placed in my hand before the day ended.  Hallelujah!

Our Daddy’s love is awesomely demonstrated by His wonderful salvation given to us by JESUS CHRIST!

BE ENCOURAGED to TRUST HIM WHO LOVES US!

Love in Christ Jesus,

Sister Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

Something I Heard About Grace

Just when you think you know all about God's grace, He speaks a word to shed more light; where there is darkness.

Take Ps 51:1-7,9 for example. After wednesday night prayer, Pastor shared a brief, but profound, thought from this Psalm of David's repentance; that reflected David's grasp of the depth of his “covenant” relationship with God.

When confronted with his sin (of adultry and murder), by the prophet Nathan, David (“a man after God's own heart”) confessed: “I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.” Ever felt like that? David further said: “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Selah.

[1 Sam 13:14; Ps 51:3-4]

In the opening verse of Ps 51, David threw himself on the altar of God's mercy, and; by revelation (of the Spirit), cried: “BLOT OUT my transgressions.” And, in verse 9 David besought the Lord to “blot out ALL mine iniquities.” Wow, think about it, a clean slate: “Behold, old things are passed away.”

[2 Cor 5:17]

Only when you understand the immutability of God's “covenant” commitment to save you, “to the uttermost,” and to wash all of your sins away, can you appreciate the completeness of His grace to you.

[Heb 7:25]

ThenSingsMySoul:

HOSANNA (SAVE NOW),

BLESSED BE MY ROCK;

LET THE GOD OF MY SALVATION
BE EXALTED!