Saturday, March 28, 2015

Forgiven--Forever!

March 28,2015 


Understanding Your Worth and Value
                                          Forgiven—Forever!
Simon’s eyes bugged out. “What’s THAT girl doing at the feet of Jesus? Doesn’t He know she’s a sinner?”
Everyone knew. She was bad news. “Don’t get caught dead with her.”
She hated the gossip. She knew what they
said about her. But this Jesus—He was different.
If I can just get to Jesus I’ll be alright. He’s so kind, so
different. He’ll forgive me like He did other messed up girls .I can’t stay away.  I don’t care what they say.
Sobbing, she washed the feet of Jesus
with her beautiful hair. Then she broke her special bottle of expensive perfume and smoothed in on His feet. Suddenly, she felt the mercy of God and her tears just... couldn’t... stop.

I feel so clean not dirty anymore. Oh, how I love Jesus!

Simon sulked. “That’s just not right! She’s a terrible sinner!”

 Jesus Looked Simon in the eye.
 “Simon, did you kiss me when I greeted you?"

 “Uh, well…….that’s so emotional.”
“Did you give me a hug when I came in?”
“Gee whiz, Lord. That matters?”
“Did you give me water and ointment for my feet?”
“Didn’t my servants do that?”
Simon was proud.  He liked being seen with an important person.
Jesus knew that.
Jesus continued.
 “Simon, this girl, you would never hang out with, has washed my
feet with her tears.
“Put expensive ointment on my feet.
“Kissed my feet more than once.”
“But Lord, what about her many sins?”
“What sins?       
She’s forgiven.
Her sins—forgotten.
I loved her first and now she loves me!”
“I -- yes, I alone -- am the one who blots out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.”
                        Isaiah 43:25
Dear Lord, Please forgive me. I have sinned. I need you. Thank you!
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Saturday, March 21, 2015

For You...Have I Got a Plan

Understanding Your Worth and Value

                         For You…Have I Got a Plan!

“He’s coming…He’s coming. Get in order. Stand up tall. Did you brush your teeth? Fix your hair? Now smile, be confident. Today one of you is going to be picked to be the next king of Israel.”
Seven brothers tried to look their very best.
Seven had to impress the prophet Samuel who would choose one of them. Seven were capable, strong, good
looking men. They were really—something! They were the magnificent seven! Who could be better?
Seven knees were knocking as Samuel examined each candidate. But Samuel was puzzled. “Now, certainly, Lord, one of these you have chosen. Look how tall and strong and valiant they are. Surely one of these is to
be king.”
Samuel walked down the line again.
“Samuel, I don’t care… good looking or not.  I don’t see like others do. I’m God. I look at the heart. That’s what important to me. I
have rejected all of these seven magnificent. “
“Jesse, you’re holding out on me. Do you have any other sons?”
“Well… there’s David but he just watches the
sheep. He’s a wimpy kid. Sure you want him?”
“Now—right now! Bring me that boy!”
But God loved David’s heart. God heard David’s cry and helped
him kill a lion and a bear. And God heard David sing songs to Him/ No one else did. So what—God did!
So a young unnoticed David came running and the moment Samuel saw his face he heard these words. “This is he. This is the next king. Anoint him with oil. Now—right now!”
And oil flowed from Samuel’s horn as the magnificent seven stood
watching in silence and unbelief.
Your worth and value is seen by your heavenly Father. Come close
and listen to His heart, His love for you. Ask Him for the plans He has for you. Trust Him with all your heart. He loves you—so. He sees you standing there and says, “I pick that one! I choose YOU!”

"I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb.  


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