June 11, 2022

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Isaiah 40:1

With so many issues going on right now, I feel that my path is to comfort the Christ-followers and make them aware that their future is in the hands of God. For many years, we have been led to believe that even though the grace of God saves us through Jesus, we must fear, but I’m here to tell you that’s ridiculous! Lately, I’ve pointed to scripture showing the ones who should worry are the Satan worshipers and Christ deniers. Jesus never told us that living a life in his footsteps would be easy, but nothing good is ever easy; however, he has always said not to fear. The struggle will not last. Why does he say “comfort” twice? He wants you to hear it more than once, so we feel cozy. We have Jesus; he is our guarantee that death cannot hold us, so why live our lives in fear? Take your life day by day, moment by moment, and don’t project your fear into the future.

Go on up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news; lift it up, fear not; say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!” Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. Isaiah 40:9-10

June 10, 2022

The Proverbs are full of wisdom and give us insight into how we should live, but is it possible some are prophecies spelled out in today’s language? Look at the following verses:

The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. Proverbs 16:17-19

The month of June spans a portion of the spring and summer; then comes the fall. You can’t help but notice the signs of “pride” plastered everywhere. Pride flaunted without disguise. I would not want to be in the shoes of these prideful people when Jesus returns. They may walk around mighty and arrogant now, but this attitude will be short-lived and their destruction sure; I expect that their fall is near. Do not be a part of it! They know what they are doing is wrong, otherwise they wouldn’t try to get you to agree that their lifestyle is acceptable in the eyes of God. They want his approval and yours.

June 9, 2022

I found some good news for those who act like fools, idiots, halfwits, nincompoops, blockheads, and buffoons; we are safe!

And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray. Isaiah 35:8

Jesus knew that just because we accepted him as Savior, our personalities would still shine through, whether good, bad, or ridiculous. He made sure we had some scripture to convince those who are uptight and controlling that even if some are crazy, they are safe as long as they continue in the Way of Holiness. Jesus sealed our future, and we need not continue to worry about those we consider foolish, and there are many! Rest easy, my friends; there is a place for all personalities under the rule of our King Jesus!

If you are feeling discouraged about current events, read Isaiah 35; it’s the perfect passage for the down-hearted.

June 8, 2022

Everything I’m reading in Isaiah points to trouble for evil-doers. God spares and rewards those of us who love him. Life may seem daunting, with the gas prices being the reason vendors inflate prices for food and other items, but we have God, who is our provider, and he will make a way for us when times get tough. Not only will God make a way, but he will punish the evil people who’ve perpetrated the actions that are causing our distress. He will rid us of them; their lairs will become desolate cities where only wild animals will live.

A good example is New York. People are leaving there in droves to search for freedom as we have in Florida, and it’s becoming empty and suffering dereliction. And, it seems to be happening on purpose with their illegal and strict rules to push people out. I expect Washington, DC to become the same way; it seems that it’s primarily jackals living there now, anyway. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and be constant in prayer because I see joy in our future.

For the LORD is enraged against all the nations, and furious against all their host; he has devoted them to destruction, has given them over for slaughter. Isaiah 34:2

Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” Isaiah 35:4

June 7, 2022

Life is going to get good! We have this to look forward to:

Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. Isaiah 32:1

Though it may seem daunting, our time under oppression is waning. You say, “oh, we live in the United States; we’re not oppressed!” but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Our minds have been filled with propaganda that the government released on purpose, and a generation of people have fallen for the lies. Those who’ve set their minds on Jesus have overcome these lies. However, soon everyone will see the truth!

Then the eyes of those who see will not be closed, and the ears of those who hear will give attention. Isaiah 32:3

The fool will no more be called noble, nor the scoundrel said to be honorable. Isaiah 32:5

Did you see that? The fool will no longer be called noble! I believe Isaiah 32:5 is happening to Hollywood and those considered elites right now! They are the fools, and we will be released from their grip when all eyes and ears are opened. We have a lot to look forward to; wait for it!

June 6, 2022

Don't get me wrong; I'm a fierce pistol-packing mama, and I will take out an enemy in a heartbeat, but that gun is not my source. We've made a mistake when we begin trusting our weapons more than God.

Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the LORD! Isaiah 31:1

This war we are fighting against this enemy government and anyone who helps them (Hollywood, the media, etc.) will not be won with the standard physical weapon; God will win it!

And yet he is wise and brings disaster; he does not call back his words, but will arise against the house of the evildoers and against the helpers of those who work iniquity. Isaiah 31:2

Further in this scripture, God says the enemy and his helpers will die together. These people teaming up with the enemy know what they are doing; they've turned against God. But God is like a lion with its prey, and all the shouting, as we see in the news, will not stop him from devouring them. We are safe and in good hands, but we must trust him. Have your weapons of war ready, but know they will not save you; your life is in the hands of God, and it is him alone that will come to your rescue.

June 5, 2022

If you don’t believe that God exists in our everyday experiences, you would be wrong. Right before Christmas, I purchased an ice cream churn attachment for my Kitchen Aid mixer to make homemade Keto ice cream. I thought about making it all this past week and bought the ingredients. Last night I used it for the first time, and the ice cream was delicious. 

This morning, I decided to dig a little deeper into Pentecost, or as they call it, Shavuot. Shavuot happened 50 days after the Israelites escaped Egypt, and it’s the celebration of receiving the Ten Commandments. As I wrote yesterday, we celebrate Shavuot or Pentecost as the day Jesus sent the Holy Spirit. 

And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49

I don’t keep up with all things Jewish and only inquire during times of the biblical feasts. This morning I checked a Jewish website to gain further information about what they do the celebrate Shavuot. I was floored and brought to tears when it said they celebrate by eating dairy items, like cheesecake and ice cream! I can’t make this stuff up! Why did I have the desire to make and eat ice cream after dark last night, which was technically the beginning of Shavuot, according to scripture? So today, let’s celebrate our receiving the Holy Spirit, Pentecost, by having ice cream or cheesecake! I’m pretty sure the Holy Spirit recommends it! 😉

June 4, 2022

Today is the seventh Sabbath since the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Tomorrow is Pentecost Sunday, day fifty of counting the Omer, the day we celebrate receiving the Holy Spirit. Heavenly occurrences are happening. Look at Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn; last night, they began lining up, the beginning of the seventh Sabbath, and can be seen with the naked eye. Is that a coincidence? I highly doubt it. The alignment should last all month, so if you are rain and cloud-covered like we are, no worries, you will still get to see it. I’m disappointed that the modern church doesn’t teach us to observe the feast; it is something we must do on our own. If we followed them congregationally, we might see the pattern of heavenly occurrences and receive the blessings associated with them. God requires them for a reason. The modern church has been infiltrated by the enemy who confuses God’s Word and makes us feel that specific passages don’t pertain to us. However, according to Paul’s writings, we are adopted into the family by accepting Jesus as our Savior. Children who are adopted do as the family does and receive the same blessing as the other children in the family. One day very soon, God will make all of this clear, and we will be outraged because of all the favor we missed for not observing God’s mandates because the enemy weaved his way into the church.

What I have done to make sure I don’t miss any biblical feasts is I’ve downloaded the Jewish calendar. It might be a good idea for all of us to do the same.

“You shall count seven full weeks from the day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering. You shall count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath. Then you shall present a grain offering of new grain to the LORD. Leviticus 23:15-16

June 3, 2022

If the day's events were only affecting one country, we could reject the notion that it is tribulation, but it's not. Every country in the world has problems with their governments acting like tyrants. The noose is tightening around the necks of ordinary people. The people of the United States are feeling pressed down hard because we've had the most freedom, and those who are plotting to take over the world need to find a way to control us. The gas prices are insane because they want us to purchase battery-powered vehicles to implement the ridiculous "green new deal." I'm sure they must own stock in the battery companies. They are trying to take away our guns before the mid-term elections because they know their time in public office is short and patriotic Americans will replace them. The only way they can take over our country is to take our weapons! They know what they are doing. 

Do you worry about these issues? You shouldn't! Trust that the Lord knows what he is doing. Time is short for these tyrants, and when their time comes to an end, we will live in peace forever!

Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18

June 2, 2022

At one time, I was against coloring my hair. I knew it would be challenging to maintain. Then I started getting gray hairs, and all that went out the door! Now, I realize it was God instructing me. I’ve gone five years without any chemicals touching my head, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m not telling you to stop coloring your hair; these instructions were specific to me. Here’s the point; if God is concerned about something as minor as hair, how do you think he feels about more important matters? Here’s the answer:

 “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the LORD, “who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh and to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt! Isaiah 30:1-2

The words that seem to jump off the page, “without asking for my direction!” We should do nothing without consulting God! Even for minor things like hair. It may seem ridiculous, but God wants to be the one you talk to about everything; he will never lead you astray. Don’t go it alone! He is our supreme counsel; seek him about every decision. 

June 1, 2022

The spiritual war in which we are engaged heats up as threats to our liberty become evident. We must continue to plead with the Lord to bring out truth and justice for his faithful followers. Ask for discernment to traverse these times. Many called by his name are fakes who hide their true identity and are ready and willing to lead the weak in the wrong direction and imprison them in a cage of lies. They are a product of the Devil! They put on a show and are easily spotted by their act. Faithful Christ-followers don’t have to put on a show. We do not have to change our tone of voice to an insincere “meek” manner or use biblical language in the presence of unbelievers; we speak like normal humans. When I hear such a person pretending to be loving and caring by using their tone of voice, red flags go up in my mind. I know my Christian friends, and they don’t speak like that; they don’t have to fake their mannerisms; their identity comes naturally without a show. Beware. The enemy shines like a beacon of light but is full of darkness.

For they are a rebellious people, lying children, children unwilling to hear the instruction of the LORD; who say to the seers, “Do not see,” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us what is right; speak to us smooth things, prophesy illusions, leave the way, turn aside from the path, let us hear no more about the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 30:9-11

May 31, 2022

Does this year, 2022, feel like it’s moving slowly? We are finally entering the month of June; I guess that’s a good thing because I’m not getting any younger. We are closer than ever before to the prophecies of the Bible becoming fulfilled, especially this one from Isaiah.

In that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book, and out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind shall see. Isaiah 29:18

We are in the middle of a wake-up call. Soon every eye will see, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. They will see that this life is about choosing between God and Satan, good and evil. We are seeing that most have chosen Satan as their god, but soon they will realize their mistake; by then, it may be too late, and they will find themselves anguishing in hell. 

For the ruthless shall come to nothing and the scoffer cease, and all who watch to do evil shall be cut off, Isaiah 29:20

The good news is that God is in control, and things are falling into place just as he designed. Be patient in this tribulation because good things are coming; you can count on it!

May 30, 2022

I took down my bird feeder after a fat raccoon toppled it over. I decided it was best not to draw those types of creatures into our yard. However, I still feed the birds, but instead of a feeder, I throw the grain onto the sidewalk, and they flock to it like chickens. It was a great idea because now I get to see many varieties of birds eating together. They love it! I’ve had as many as six different breeds feasting together. Yesterday we even saw a daddy cardinal feeding its baby. I imagine my daily devotional is much like feeding the birds; I’m tossing out bits of grain to many different denominations and backgrounds. It’s like a snack. We each know how to feed ourselves, like the birds, but now and then, it’s nice to munch on a snack that someone else provides. One day we will all feast together at the table of the Lord; it will be glorious! I’ll bet there will be people there that we didn’t expect to see. Only one thing matters; we will be in the presence of the Lord. What an amazing day that will be!

He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. 2 Corinthians 9:10-12

May 29, 2022

While it may seem that all hope is lost for this world, do not dismay. The Lord encourages us to hold onto our faith, and he rewards those who hold steady. We have a different perspective on the challenges of this day than those without hope in the Lord; our outlook is exhilarating! Sometimes we get so hung up on the adverse circumstances that we forget to notice the promises the Lord is fulfilling. Relax. Continue to obey Jesus's command to go and tell the world. However, if you cannot go yourself, you can focus on the unsaved around you; hopefully, the seed you plant will grow before it's too late. 

If you need some encouragement, read Isaiah 26. For the saved, Isaiah is sweet candy for our lips and easy to devour. As for those who oppress the faithful, it is sour grapes! Sit back, eat your popcorn, and enjoy what's unfolding before our eyes!

Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your dew is a dew of light, and the earth will give birth to the dead. Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until the fury has passed by. For behold, the LORD is coming out from his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity, and the earth will disclose the blood shed on it, and will no more cover its slain. Isaiah 26:19-21

May 28, 2022

I'm reading through Isaiah looking for answers about what's going on in today's world. There is bad news and good news. As a caution, do not read chapter 24, which is about the judgment of the whole earth, without reading chapter 25; it's about God swallowing up death forever! 

Behold, the LORD will empty the earth and make it desolate, and he will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants. Isaiah 24:1

Even in chapter 24, there is good news for us:

From the ends of the earth we hear songs of praise, of glory to the Righteous One. But I say, "I waste away, I waste away. Woe is me! For the traitors have betrayed, with betrayal the traitors have betrayed." Isaiah 24:16

I get angry watching the evil leaders of nations worldwide following the plan to devastate the earth. What is wrong with these people? They must also live in the mess they are making; they will not come out of this unscathed. Maybe the devil has made them believe they will prosper while the people suffer. These weak-minded people think they must depopulate the earth so all its resources are not depleted. They are sick! It's not a conspiracy theory; the Bible backs it up! Isaiah 24 is confirmation of this. 

Isaiah 25 is about our salvation in Jesus!

He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. Isaiah 25:8

Do not worry; we are going to feast!

On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. Isaiah 25:6

Their plan will fail, and we will prevail!

May 27, 2022

The devil cannot keep doing what he’s doing to the people of the earth without repercussion. And those people who delight in doing his bidding will be cut off. What we are seeing and experiencing is only the beginning of the end of them, and they know it. Time is short for those who brandish their weapons against God’s people. Just as Israel did after their release from their captivity in Babylon, we also will taunt them for what they’ve done to us. For those people who don’t see it, imagine how much further you could be in life if the governments didn’t take all our money through multiple taxes. Imagine if they gave us back what they over-collected rather than sending it to corrupt countries. We’ve worked hard for our money, and God will give it all back to us and more. When this war is over, we will be the beneficiaries of the spoils! God’s promises are trustworthy and true; I expect he intends to fulfill some of those promises very soon. Don’t give up the fight! Stay fully armored. 

When the LORD has given you rest from your pain and turmoil and the hard service with which you were made to serve, you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon: “How the oppressor has ceased, the insolent fury ceased! The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers, that struck the peoples in wrath with unceasing blows, that ruled the nations in anger with unrelenting persecution. The whole earth is at rest and quiet; they break forth into singing. Isaiah 14:3-7

May 26, 2022

If you need some encouragement or are concerned about the evil that’s running rampant, read Psalms 37. As for me, I will hold tightly to God’s promises, and this chapter is full of them! 

I love this one!

The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming. Psalms 37:12-13

Look at what he says about the empty shelves:

The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever; they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. Psalms 37:18-19

Rest assured that God is for us. The wicked will find themselves in hell, and we will live in peace forever.

For the LORD loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. Psalms 37:28

May 25, 2022

Once you see the truth, you can’t unsee it. What’s happening now was written for all to see in the Old and New Testaments. The prophets have warned us of these days. I’m filled with excitement to be living during the time of the return of Jesus. We have very little time left to bring others to the side of righteousness. We are safe from the wrath of God because we trust in Jesus, and he covers our sins. Notice this verse where it says, “to destroy its sinners.” 

Behold, the day of the LORD comes, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger, to make the land a desolation and to destroy its sinners from it. Isaiah 13:9

Then look at this verse and tell me it’s not a clear picture of today.

Their bows will slaughter the young men; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; their eyes will not pity children. Isaiah 13:18

What if what Isaiah saw was the latest pharmaceutical that seems to be destroying young men by causing them heart complications? Maybe he saw the syringe, and to him, it looked like a bow with its arrows. And, of course, we are witnessing the merciless tearing of babies apart before they are born. Look at this verse:

Their infants will be dashed in pieces before their eyes; their houses will be plundered and their wives ravished. Isaiah 13:16

God has our back! He will punish the wicked for what they are doing to the earth’s people, and we get to live to see it! 

May 24, 2022

When we moved into my father-in-law’s house, we had to remove several trees from around it. It was unsafe to live there because they could come crashing down during a fierce storm or hurricane. Now, as the rains have begun, the stumps have new growth. Those branches coming from the stump are brittle and easily broken off. Throughout the Bible, Jesus is described as a tender branch.

There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. Isaiah 11:1

Though these tender shoots may seem insignificant like Jesus was initially, I’m sure that eventually, if left to grow, one of them could become a mighty oak. Jesus leveled everything, cutting the trees down to the base, giving everyone the opportunity for salvation. Your earthly status doesn’t matter; you can be young like a tender new branch or old like a majestic oak, and he will save you from your sins. 

May 23, 2022

Do not fear what is coming. God’s wrath is not against you. In all of God’s Word, his anger is leveled against our enemy, not his own people. We are his people! Be strong and courageous, and do not be afraid of what’s coming. Make sure you’ve gathered all your chicks like a mama hen. We don’t want those we love to get caught up in the coming madness. With each passing day, the truth is coming out little by little. Soon it will snowball, and the media will have to report the truth or face prosecution for being an accomplice to the treason and the destruction of the United States. However, we are not the only people feeling the effects of a world gone mad; other countries are being wrecked on purpose, like we are, to harness control of the people. We are fighting for humanity! Armor up and brandish those swords! We are in the fight for our lives, but remember, we win because God wins! Keep your faith and trust the Lord. 

For in a very little while my fury will come to an end, and my anger will be directed to their destruction. And the LORD of hosts will wield against them a whip, as when he struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. And his staff will be over the sea, and he will lift it as he did in Egypt. And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck; and the yoke will be broken because of the fat.” Isaiah 10:25-27