Your New Purpose

^"About noon, King Agrippa, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions. ¹⁴ We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic,  ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ ¹⁵ “Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ “ "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. 
¹⁶ ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me. ¹⁷ I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them ¹⁸ to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me."
¹⁹ “So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. ²⁰ First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds." Acts 26:13-20[NIV]

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The Lord speaks to all of us in his own special way, though few have the major conversion experience the likes of Saul (Later known as the disciple Paul). After Jesus appeared to Paul, he swiftly put aside his wicked ways of persecuting Christians as while working as a 'tax collector,' then went on to become one of the greatest teaching Apostles the world has ever known. 

His  message was one of forgiveness and repentance. It was as if he got his conversion, forgiveness, God's protection, and ministry marching orders all at once! Ultimately, God used Saul to bring MANY people...generations of people...to Christ.

So go on... Step out of your comfort zone and see how your life changes for the better. If you haven't already done so, invite Jesus Christ into your heart and home today. You, too, may be surprised at how He will use you to lead souls to Him... Trust me, It's true!!!

Adele M. Gill   2014   Copyright

"This is Not Your Battle to Fight!"

You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf..."  2 Chronicles 20:17 

In the worldly mind, it seems impossible for the Lord to fight our battles for us. In fact, the world tells us, "Fight your own battles!" However, reading today's Scripture through the eyes of faith, it is an exhilerating thought! Imagine...Jesus fighting our battles FOR us...And it's true...he sometimes does--more than we know!!!

This Scripture tells us to basically stand down and watch, as the Lord fights our battles for us on our behalf. Personally, I can think of many times when Jesus has come to my aid and fought battles for me. How do you know when He is fighting for you? Well, when against all odds, good things happen! The brain tumor that disappeared without treatment. The car accident that was averted. The Scripture that comes to you right when you need it most. The high-risk baby born without medical condition or mishap. Healings of every kind, in body, mind and spirit.

Sounds like it's time to pray for discernment as to what battles belong to us, and which ones belong to the Lord. 'Coincidence' is often how people explain away God's work here on earth. Time to do our part, then get out of the way and start giving credit where credit is due...

                               "The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” Exodus 14:14

                                                                           Adele M. Gill  2014  Copyright

Hope in the Lord is Never Wasted!

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"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"  I Corinthians 5:17

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Hope in the Lord is never wasted! For He always provides more than we ask for; ever present, He is forever renewing His blessings each day to shower upon us anew. Pray for yourself and others often, careful to watch and observe what Jesus has in store for those who love Him. For His love is unconditional, His mercies, far beyond anything we could ever merit. Pray with confidence daily and witness the fresh blessings that the Lord provides each day!

Who can possibly outdo the Almighty in His splendor and unbridled generosity? As in any other relationship, you never know until you ask for whatever it is you need. Make straight your path with the Lord, and pray with confidence for what you need. Healing in body and mind? Abundant supply? healing of relationships and memories? There isn't anything that Jesus can't do for you in His own special time and way when you humbly ask in earnest...Believe it!

As in any other relationship, with the Lord, there are no entitlements, respect is vitally important, and never take Him for granted. Praise Him in the small things and in big things, and invite Him into your heart to be your Savior in the here and now and for eternity. Jesus' outpouring of Love, and practical help is unprecedented, and timely, ready and waiting for those who keep His commands. Make Him the center of your life and your family beginning today, and sing His praises morning 'til night.

Let Jesus' first gifts to you be the 'Fruit of the Spirit,' beginning with sublime peace and joy that grows by the day, even in the face of adversity. Like a tangled skein of yarn, lay your life in Jesus' hands now, simply by saying, "Jesus I trust in You!" and step back and watch Him makeover your life as a new creation in the new year!

                                                    Adele M. Gill  2014  Copyright