The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. Psalm 121:5
In order for a tree or any plant to grow and bear fruit, its seed must first be planted in the ground and die. In order for spiritual fruit to appear in our lives, we must first be planted in the Word of God and then die to self. In the face of chastening, adversity, discipline, and affliction, God's Word nourishes our lives and fruit begins to appear. But it doesn't happen overnight. It takes time and patience.
Joseph would never have been of use to God had he not been sold into slavery by brothers who hated him, and then wrongly accused by Potiphar, who put him in prison. Even after he had told Pharaoh's cupbearer he would be restored to the king's court and asked him to tell Pharaoh of his unjust imprisonment, Joseph had to wait two more years for release from prison.
As we wait upon the Lord, He may sometimes seem slow in coming to help us, but He never comes too late. His timing is always perfect.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Here comes the snow :)
Look what we woke up to. Everyone is so excited to go out and play. It is still snowing and its 11:20am here. It is going to snow all day :) So stay tune for more pictures to come.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
It was Love
I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3
Many people have difficulty believing God is a God love. "How could He be," they ask, "when the world is filled with so much suffering and evil?" It is not an easy issue but if you really want to know the reality of God's love, look at the Cross.
It was love, divine love, that made Christ endure the Cross, despising the shame.
It was love that restrained Him when He was falsely accused of blasphemy and led to Golgotha to die with common thieves. He raised not a hand against His enemies. It was love that kept Him from calling legions of angels to come to His defence.
It was love that made Him, in a moment of agonizing pain, pause and give hope to a repentant sinner who cried, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom" (Luke 23:42)
It was love that cause Jesus to lift His voice and pray, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34)
Does God love us? Yes and the proof is the Cross.
Many people have difficulty believing God is a God love. "How could He be," they ask, "when the world is filled with so much suffering and evil?" It is not an easy issue but if you really want to know the reality of God's love, look at the Cross.
It was love, divine love, that made Christ endure the Cross, despising the shame.
It was love that restrained Him when He was falsely accused of blasphemy and led to Golgotha to die with common thieves. He raised not a hand against His enemies. It was love that kept Him from calling legions of angels to come to His defence.
It was love that made Him, in a moment of agonizing pain, pause and give hope to a repentant sinner who cried, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom" (Luke 23:42)
It was love that cause Jesus to lift His voice and pray, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34)
Does God love us? Yes and the proof is the Cross.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Isaiah and his older brother Andrew
Couple days ego Isaiah was feeding Andrew. It was so cute. Isaiah is a good younger brother to Andrew. Andrew is older then Isaiah. I know Andrew does not look like he is. Isaiah is two years younger then Andrew. In every picture you see how much joy Isaiah has. I just love that about him. I love you guys.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Happy Birthday Lily
Today is my sisters Lily's birthday. Lily turned 12 years old. Lily had pizza for dinner. Which we all liked. Ice-cream cake for desert. Happy Birthday Lily. I love you sister
Well today my sister Jenn and her husband Jeremiah and their 4 kids came down to visit us. We are all excited to have them here.
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