Hoping You Have a Mary Christmas – Repost

Dec21

Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:38‭-‬42 NASB

I hope you don’t miss it.

We can get so caught up in the hustle and bustle and be distracted, like Martha. The gift buying and wrapping; parties, stressing over the preparation; dealing with heavier traffic and people everywhere.

Let us not forget the real, true reason for the season, like Mary, Jesus. “For Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

🌹God bless you and I hope you have a Mary Christmas. 

Continually Seeking Him, 

Sharon  https://indasharonjesus.org

Laud

Dec20

The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. Psalms‬ ‭28:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.28.7.NASB1995

‭‭🌹. . . “My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.
Luke‬ ‭1:46‭-‬47‬, 49 ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.1.46.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Proud or Humble

Dec19

But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom.
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James‬ ‭4:6‭-‬10‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.10.NASB1995

🌹Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭26:2‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.
Psalms‬ ‭139:24‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.26.2.NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.139.24.NASB1995
Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
http://indasharonjesus.org

Godliness Brings Persecution

Dec18

Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
2 Timothy‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.3.12.NASB1995

‭‭It is not a matter of whether you will be persecuted, but when, if you are living a godly life.
Jesus, who led the perfect godly life,  was persecuted. . .

Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word, they will keep yours also.
John‬ ‭15:20‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.20.NASB1995

Have you been there? Persecuted? Then rejoice!

For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians‬ ‭4:17‭-‬18‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.4.17.NASB1995

persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
2 Corinthians‬ ‭4:9‭-‬10‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.4.9.NASB1995

And remember . . .

Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
🌹To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter‬ ‭5:8‭-‬11‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.5.8.NASB1995

‭‭Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon. https://indasharonjesus.org

Jesus Is

Dec15

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

How have you experienced God? Do any of these names bring testimonies of Him to mind?

My hope and prayer is that you experience all these names in your life relationship with Jesus.

🌹Thank You, God!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Prince of Peace

Dec14

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And His name will be called

Prince of Peace.
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬f ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah‬ ‭26:3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.3.NASB1995

‭‭Perfect peace You have brought to those who trust in You, Jesus. Your gracious and glorious works on behalf of Your beloved has drawn us to have a steadfast mind continually seeking You.

Lord, You will establish peace for us, Since You have also performed for us all our works.
Isaiah‬ ‭26:12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.12.NASB1995

‭‭From trust to a steadfast mind to perfect peace. Thank You, Prince of Peace!

🌹For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
Isaiah‬ ‭54:10‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.54.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Eternal Father

Dec13

A child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And His name will be called

Eternal Father,
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬e ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

Jesus, the Father of eternity; God. Jesus, one with God the Father. And “He was, from eternity, Father of the great work of redemption”*.

🌹Jesus, the door to eternity. Jesus, the way. Jesus, the truth. Jesus, the life. Jesus, Eternal Father.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

*Matthew Henry’s Commentary:
He is the everlasting Father, or the Father of eternity; he is God, one with the Father, who is from everlasting to everlasting. He is the author of everlasting life and happiness to them, and so is the Father of a blessed eternity to them.

Mighty God

Dec12

A child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And His name will be called

Mighty God,
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬d ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

‭‭A baby came into this world, but not any ordinary baby, but God the mighty!!
If you want to truly know how mighty God is and be humbled before Him, I recommend reading: Job 38:1-42:6

God IS mighty!!

For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God . . .
who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.
Deuteronomy‬ ‭10:17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.10.17.NASB1995

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“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, . . .
who keeps covenant and lovingkindness,
Nehemiah‬ ‭9:32‬a ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/neh.9.32.NASB1995

🌹Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
indasharonjesus.org

Wonderful Counselor

Dec11

And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬c ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

I wonder. . .
How many people are dependent on the counsel of professional counselors?
How much money is spent on this counseling?
How helpful is the counsel?

This also comes from the Lord of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great.
Isaiah‬ ‭28:29‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.28.29.NASB1995

I know a Wonderful Counselor who is available 24/7. By prayer, the word of God, and the indwelling Holy Spirit, many have found great counsel.

I wonder. . .
How is the prayer life of individual believers?
How is the prayer life of the church?
How often are Christians in the word of God – reading, meditating, studying – applying the word to their lives?

God also gave us the church – individuals who are to care for one another, encourage one another, help one another in times of need. The family of God.
‭‭
Should we not seek God first?

‭‭🌹Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
Romans‬ ‭11:33‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.33.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

***In no way am I saying that counseling or seeking counsel is not helpful.

Jesus, Governor of All

Dec8

And the government will rest (be) on His shoulders;
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬b ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

‭‭There are many who govern. Some govern institutions, some townships, some cities, some countries, some their homes, and most everyone would say they govern their own lives.
Ultimately Jesus is the Govenor of all.

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Matthew‬ ‭28:18‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.28.18.NASB1995

Since Jesus has all authority doesn’t it make sense to surrender to His will? His way? His purpose? Under His governing power we are loved, safe, cherished, protected, blessed and so much more.

You are either with Him or against Him. The choice is yours. Won’t you surrender to God’s will? Today? The alternative is not pretty.

For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:25‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.15.25.NASB1995

🌹Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org