The Alpha and The Omega

Apr10

He (Jesus) is before (has existed prior to) all things, and in Him all things hold together (endure).
Colossians 1:17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.1.17.NASB1995

Before there was an earth, other planets, people, animals, a garden, a flood, breath, life — Jesus existed. That is why He is the beginning and ultimately will be the end of all things as we know it. The Almighty!
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“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 1:8 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.1.8.NASB1995

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
Revelation 22:13 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.22.13.NASB1995

Jesus says,
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Who is like Me? Let him proclaim and declare it; Yes, let him recount it to Me in order, From the time that I established the ancient nation. And let them declare to them the things that are coming And the events that are going to take place.
Isaiah 44:7 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.44.7.NASB1995

‭O Lord, there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
1 Chronicles 17:20 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ch.17.20.NASB1995

Do you believe? Now is the time to confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. He created you for a purpose. Jesus is offering eternal life without cost to you. Jesus already paid the price. Come. Drink. Live.
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🌹Then He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost.
Revelation 21:6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.21.6.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon 
https://indasharonjesus.org

In Your Dwelling Place

Apr9

O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill And to Your dwelling places.
Psalms 43:3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.43.3.NASB1995

‭For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
Psalms 36:9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.36.9.NASB1995

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.
Psalms 46:4-5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.46.4.NASB1995

God, who is the fountain of life, lead me to the place where You dwell. Fill me with Your light. Fill me with Your truth. Fill me with streams of gladness and I will be glad in your presence. It is there where I am made strong and can face each new day.

How lovely are Your dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.
Psalms 84:1-2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.84.1.NASB1995


🌹The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.31.8.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

I Was Lost

Apr8

Literally, I was lost in the woods at Pomme de Terre Lake this past weekend.

Anyone who knows me well knows I love walking. And one of my favorite places to walk is out in God’s creation. I’m not the super adventurous type, I like gravel or concrete paths.

Despite being lost I was blessed with new life all around – trees, flowers, nesting birds. Experienced a flight of geese taking off from a pond, small and large droplets of water spurting everywhere. I came across the largest blackbirds I had ever seen. I was hoping they were nice as they filled the path I was taking. When they flew you could hear the whooshing of their wings loud and clear. I prayed God would handle them for me and I made it safely through.

The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.31.8.NASB1995

The idea of walking in God’s creation takes me back to God walking with Adam and Eve in the Garden. When I’m out in nature I walk with God. I talk with God. I sing praises to God. When I come out of the “garden” I’m a new person, refreshed and renewed.

This particular day I was totally enthralled with God and got lost. I came to a crossroad and stopped. I tried GPS to no avail. I prayed. Nothing looked familiar but as I looked down both paths the narrower one looked more inviting than the other wider path so I took the inviting one. As I walked I saw more familiar things like bridges and benches that I had not seen in quite awhile. I eventually saw buildings, not familiar but thought there must be people there. So I headed that direction. I found a paved road!!! Hallelujah!!!
I prayed again and here comes a truck with a young man in it. I flagged  him down, explained my dilemma and where I was parked. He knew where I was supposed to be and drove me back to my vehicle. It was probably a half mile away.

God promised ‭
I will also walk among you and be your God, and you shall be My people.
Leviticus 26:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lev.26.12.NASB1995

Back to the choice I made at the two paths. I listened and followed the Holy Spirit’s guiding. I chose the right road and I was saved.

Life has many roads to choose but the right one leads you to safety.

For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Matthew 7:14 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.7.14.NASB1995

I was very grateful for the day God had given me.

I was lost, but now I’m found.
I trusted and believed God would save me and He did. To God be the glory.
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🌹And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Matthew 21:22 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.21.22.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
‭https://indasharonjesus.org

Better Than Life

Apr5

For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.
Psalms 100:5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.100.5.NASB1995

My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.
Psalms 108:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.108.1.NASB1995‭‭

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You.
Psalms 63:3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.63.3.NASB1995

🌹Rejoice always;
1 Thessalonians 5:16 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.5.16.NASB1995

Have a great weekend.

Continually Seeking Him

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Are You A Child of God?

Apr4

For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
Romans 8:14 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.8.14.NASB1995‭‭

What a blessing to be called a child of God by simply receiving and believing in Jesus Christ.

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
John 1:12 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.1.12.NASB1995

In believing we are sealed and receive the Holy Spirit of promise.

‭In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,
Ephesians 1:13 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.1.13.NASB1995

What an awesome, spectacular, wonderful affirmation we receive – the Holy Spirit living in us and to know . . .

‭The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,
Romans 8:16 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.8.16.NASB1995

There is only one way to be a child of God. Through faith in Jesus Christ.
My hope is, if you are reading this, that you can say you are a child of God.
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🌹For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:26 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.3.26.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Is Your Seal Set?

Apr3

“He (Jesus) who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.
What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony.
He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true.
For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure.
The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand.
He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
John 3:31-36 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.3.31-36.NASB1995

Have you set your seal to this, that God is true?
Is the Spirit working in and through you?
Do you believe?

🌹He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
John 3:35

ContinuallySeeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Tested by Praise

Apr2

The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
Proverbs 27:21 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.27.21.NASB1995

The crucible is a container used to liquify silver at a very high temperature. The same concept liquifies gold in a furnace. Our being tested is similiar, in that, in the heat of the moment the genuineness within us will appear.

God tests us that we may see the true intent of our heart.

You shall remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you, testing you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
Deuteronomy 8:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.8.2.NASB1995

Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.”
Exodus 20:20 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/exo.20.20.NASB1995

How are your test scores?

When we are praised by others, are we humble? Do we thank the one who compliments us? Or do we puff up with pride?
As Proverbs 27:21 says, “each is tested by the praise accorded him.”

‭Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.
Psalms 26:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.26.2.NASB1995

🌹And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are My people,’ And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’ ”
Zechariah 13:9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/zec.13.9.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Live For the Glory of God

Apr1

Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:11 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.4.11.NASB1995

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.2.4.NASB1995

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
John 6:63 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.6.63.NASB1995

and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 1:6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rev.1.6.NASB1995

But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.
Titus 2:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/tit.2.1.NASB1995

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
Romans 11:36 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.36.NASB1995

🌹Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.10.31.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Resurrection Day

Mar31

He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.
Matthew 28:6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.28.6.NASB1995

Celebration!! Jesus is alive!!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Jesus Yielded Up His Spirit

Mar29

And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.
Matthew 27:50 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.27.50.NASB1995

‭And Jesus uttered a loud cry, and breathed His last.
Mark 15:37 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mrk.15.37.NASB1995

‭And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Having said this, He breathed His last.
Luke 23:46 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.23.46.NASB1995

‭Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
John 19:30 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.19.30.NASB1995

The above verses are four accounts of the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfilled the Father’s plan. Jesus accomplished the work He was sent to do out of love and obedience to God, the Father.

‭Jesus *said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.
John 4:34 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.4.34.NASB1995

I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do.
John 17:4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.17.4.NASB1995
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Therefore when he had gone out, Jesus *said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him;
John 13:31 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.13.31.NASB1995

HE HAS RISEN, so
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. . . do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.
Romans 6:13 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.6.13.NASB1995

It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, that it might yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.” ’
Ezekiel 17:8 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/ezk.17.8.NASB1995

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.
I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
John 15:4-5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.4-5.NASB1995

May the reality of what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross draw you to repentance – the asking and receiving of His pardon for your sin against God – and fill your heart with full joy in celebration of Jesus on Resurrection Sunday.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org