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Victory Through Our Lord

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. – 1 Corinthians 15:57

This day with God, believe you have home field advantage as brought out in “Sharpen Our Weapons” and know there is victory through our Lord. Be dedicated to the Good News teachings from God found in the gospel, accept the Lamb of God, and receive assistance from the Holy Spirit.

Join in on the victory celebration with the song God You Reign by Lincoln Brewster.

Blessed be God
Blessed be God who parts the seas
And moves the mountains
Giving us grace
That flows from fountains.
Blessed be God for with Him
We are never the same
For He gives new life,
Knows each of our name,
And will forever reign.

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Sharpen Our Weapons

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

We need a warrior and God is in our presence to help us as we face so many challenges. Along with His presence, we have weapons like faith, hope, and love to fight this war. It’s up to us to sharpen these weapons within us to be used when needed so that victory is delivered. – Thoughts from sermon of Ryan Barnett, 07-11-2021

To sharpen our weapons, today we are reading Psalm 68:19-35. The occasion for writing this Psalm is the arc of God being brought into Jerusalem and the sanctuary. There is something like a victory parade as the people worship God’s power. He saves, He crushes enemies, is awesome, and powerful. The people know that God is on their side and this gives confidence for their future.

The people ask God to scatter their enemies and bring victory. We have a bigger picture today because of how history has played out over the years. Today, we have the advantage and are assured of the victory by being dedicated to the Good News teachings found in the gospel. By accepting the Lamb of God, there is grace and we receive assistance from the Holy Spirit with the power to finish victoriously.

Lord … for winning our battles in life, we need the proper spiritual weapons to face the enemy like the sword of the Spirit, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation. Your goal is to build us up and lift us up out of the hole we dug for ourselves, so the enemy no longer has control. We are thankful that Jesus confronts our sin and brings victory. We see brighter days ahead and know that the ultimate victory is when Your kingdom on earth is established so that Christ reigns as Prince of Peace. For it is in His name we pray … Amen.

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Hope For Brighter Days

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

This picture was taken while going up Mt. Haleakala located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It’s now a dormant volcano but was responsible for forming most of Maui. Deep inside the earth, there is all this built up negative energy that is spewed up and released through volcanos.

It’s the same in life, there are all these negative emotions like jealousy, fear, frustration, and anxiety that spew up and come out in actions. They become your enemy but a lesson from Psalm 59 is that the more you have hope for brighter days ahead, the more your frame of mind contributes to favorable conclusions.

That’s one benefit of reading the Bible. You read about how God’s power and mercy releases negative emotions so a load is lifted as you step ahead along the journey.

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Poetry Friday 04-28-2023

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Refreshed Strength. We all have heard about Samson’s physical strength but what is most astonishing is the strength he received from the Spirit of the Lord and that same spiritual power is available to us.

There are a lot of things in life we regret but each day is a new day so we can forget. We can forget the past without a trace. We can accept Christ as Savior and receive grace. Live victoriously today with songs like Same Power by Jeremy Camp. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave, lives in us. This power conquers the enemy as we continue to step ahead.

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Divine Design

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” – Rev 1:8

As pointed out in “Direction and Protection”, God provides the Way we should go along with security as we walk in faith.

As surely as smoke can be blown away by wind or wax melt near fire, we can be assured of God and that He has a part to play in good things coming our way. Advantages are given to those with faith but the skeptic will be hampered.

Celebrate today the victory that Jesus brings with the song The Way by Jeremy Camp. Like the lyrics go, God’s glory shines around us because of the King of kings … the great I AM.