Tag Archive | Jesus

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.
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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

A Child Will Be Born

Dec7

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬a ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

Isaiah, a prophet of the Old Testament, spoke of a coming child. A child who would be born, but not just any child. . .
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Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
Isaiah‬ ‭7:14‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.7.14.NASB1995

A child born of a virgin. A child who would be Immanuel, God with us!!

It was even revealed to Isaiah the geneology of this child and what attributes this child would have.
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Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit.
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah‬ ‭11:1‭-‬2‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.11.1.NASB1995
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This is a child worthy of following and aspiring to be like.

For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, And like a root out of parched ground; He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him, Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him.
Isaiah‬ ‭53:2‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.53.2.NASB1995

Humble and plain. And yet, majestic, worthy of praise, worship, devotion, and our love and attention.

‭‭🌹for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke‬ ‭2:11‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.2.11.NASB1995

I pray your Christmas Season is filled with praise for and to Jesus, who stepped out of heaven to come as a baby into this world to save it. God bless your Christmas Season.
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“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.3.16.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Do You Have The Life?

Dec6

God loved you so much that He made a way for you to live forever!!!

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.3.16.NASB1995

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
1 John‬ ‭4:15‭-‬16‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.16.NASB1995

By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.
1 John‬ ‭4:13‭-‬14‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.13.NASB1995

🌹And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.
1 John‬ ‭5:11‭-‬12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.5.12.NASB1995

Do you have the life?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org