Category: Thankful on Tuesday

At Home in Darkness

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, How Great is Our God, Thankful on Tuesday

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was. Exodus 20:21

(Excerpt from Streams in the Desert)

“Do not be afraid to enter the cloud that is settling down on your life. God is in it. The other side is radiant with His glory.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. I Peter 4:12-13

When you seem loneliest and most forsaken, God is nigh. He is in the dark cloud. Plunge into the blackness of its darkness without flinching; under the shrouding curtain of His pavilion you will find God awaiting you.”

I know that being comfortable in darkness is not normal. We always seek a light when things around us begin to grow dim. But we do not have to be fearful of the darkness. We can find a great comfort remembering that God is there. Just like He is in the light. His promise to never leave us holds true in the dark as well as the light.

As we grow still and silent and begin to truly listen, we will hear His still, small voice in that dark place. And that is where our growth begins, as we come to know Him better while fellow-shipping with Him in the darkness.

In due time, the sun will rise. You will feel the warmth of light on your face again. You will feel joy, and laughter will bubble up from the depths of your soul…as you walk forward in the light, guided by the truths you learned in the dark with God.

Praying for His peace to surround you,

Alesha Kay

February 13, 2018

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Thankful on Tuesday, Uncategorized

But the mountain shall be thine…Joshua 17:18a

There is always room higher up…If you can no longer work for God, pray for those who can. If you cannot move earth by your speech, you may move Heaven. If the development of life on the lower slopes is impossible, through limitations of service, the necessity of maintaining others, and such-like restrictions, let it break out toward the unseen, the eternal, the Divine…The visions of things that seem impossible are presented to us, like these forest-covered steeps, not to mock us, but to incite us to spiritual exploits which would be impossible unless God had stored within us the great strength of His own indwelling. (From Streams in the Desert)

What He Wants

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, How Great is Our God, KJV Graphics, Thankful on Tuesday, Uncategorized

Salvation is an option we much choose. The Lord does not force His forgiveness on us. He died for our sins and paid a debt He did not owe, but we must accept that payment on our behalf.

It isn’t His will that any person die and go to Hell. He is exceedingly patient and will continue to woo us to Himself. But the ultimate decision is ours. Will we accept Him as our Lord and Saviour, or spend eternity in a Lake of Fire?

 

He is not willing for you to spend eternity separated from Him. He has done His part.

Now, will you do yours?

Simply call out to Him, admit you are a sinner in need of salvation from your sins. Ask Him to be your Lord, surrender your will to His, and commit your life to Him.

Romans 10:[9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
[10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
[11] For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
[12] For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
[13] For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

If you’ve made that decision today, it is important that you tell someone! Remember what verse 11 said above – If you believe on Him, you won’t be ashamed.  I’d love to hear from you if you received Christ as your Saviour today. Drop me a line in the comments below.

Why Not?

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Just My Thoughts, Thankful on Tuesday

 

Luke 9:[28] And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
[29] And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
[30] And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
[31] Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
[32] But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

 

"Come close to Him! He may take you today up into the mountain top, for where He took Peter with his blundering, and James and John, those sons of thunder who again and again so utterly misunderstood their Master and His mission, there is no reason why He should not take you." ~John McNeill (excerpt Streams in the Desert)

 

If we seek the Lord with all our hearts, why should He not allow us to draw close and see His glory?

In fact, it is a bit of a promise that he will do just that:

James 4:8a – "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you…"

So, for today, why not draw near? 

Just maybe…you will catch a glimpse of Him!!!  

 

How Great is Our God!!!

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Isaac Update, Thankful on Tuesday, What's Happening

 

 

No surgery needed for Isaac!!!

The shunt was actually drawing too much fluid from his brain, which causes the same symptoms as if it were not working well. They adjusted it with a magnet and sent them on their way!

THANK YOU for your prayers! God certainly showed up and answered them!!

 So very grateful,

Alesha