Colossians 3:12: Chosen by ric Gustafson
At the start of this bible verse, it states that we are God's chosen people. Through Jesus, we are made holy before we are patient, loving, kind and forgiving. The Apostle Paul in this verse proclaims that God chose us. God created us to be chosen. God chose me after being searched and known. The fact is that God chose you and me to be his forever. Praise God.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
I was there page 8
I was there page 8 by ric Gustafson
It was one in the afternoon on Tuesday April 4. I was at the Fish Gate making final preparations for Herod to arrive. Tether lines had to be inspected. I ordered one of my men to the stables at the Hippodrome. My thinking about this Jesus was that he was dangerous. Near the gate, I noticed the young boy whose leg was healed by that Jesus. He was running and jumping with joy.
Just then, one of my men reported in.
" Flavius Sir". His voice hesitated. " Herod is coming at four this afternoon".
I scratched my chin. " Which way is he coming?".
" Through the Fish Gate".
" Ok".
" One more thing Sir". He pointed toward the merchants crowded near the gate. " We have been ordered to clear these merchants away from this gate".
" Ok".
research help: ' The Soldier who killed a King' by David Kitz
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
It was one in the afternoon on Tuesday April 4. I was at the Fish Gate making final preparations for Herod to arrive. Tether lines had to be inspected. I ordered one of my men to the stables at the Hippodrome. My thinking about this Jesus was that he was dangerous. Near the gate, I noticed the young boy whose leg was healed by that Jesus. He was running and jumping with joy.
Just then, one of my men reported in.
" Flavius Sir". His voice hesitated. " Herod is coming at four this afternoon".
I scratched my chin. " Which way is he coming?".
" Through the Fish Gate".
" Ok".
" One more thing Sir". He pointed toward the merchants crowded near the gate. " We have been ordered to clear these merchants away from this gate".
" Ok".
research help: ' The Soldier who killed a King' by David Kitz
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Lent 2018 Feb 28
Lent 2018 Feb 28 by ric Gustafson
Peace is a gift from Jesus. It flows from his throne of grace. Jesus's peace never ends. Jesus's peace for us is sufficient. According to the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4, he says do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Praise God.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Peace is a gift from Jesus. It flows from his throne of grace. Jesus's peace never ends. Jesus's peace for us is sufficient. According to the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4, he says do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Praise God.
research help: ' 40 days with Jesus' by Sarah Young
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Lent 2018 Feb 27
Lent 2018 Feb 27 by ric Gustafson
Heaven is here and eternal. Jesus wants to hold our hand as we walk along our spiritual pathway. When Jesus holds our hand and walks with us, it is heaven right here. We can witness heaven here. Sunshine, birds, flowers, trees and skies show us God's beauty. At the end of our spiritual journey is heaven with God and Jesus. Only Jesus knows when our journey here is over. We can have peace and joy here. We will have peace and joy in heaven.
research help: ' 40 days with Jesus' by Sarah Young
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Heaven is here and eternal. Jesus wants to hold our hand as we walk along our spiritual pathway. When Jesus holds our hand and walks with us, it is heaven right here. We can witness heaven here. Sunshine, birds, flowers, trees and skies show us God's beauty. At the end of our spiritual journey is heaven with God and Jesus. Only Jesus knows when our journey here is over. We can have peace and joy here. We will have peace and joy in heaven.
research help: ' 40 days with Jesus' by Sarah Young
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
I was there page 7
I was there page 7 by ric Gustafson
It was noon on Tuesday April 4. I had just arrived at the Antonia Fortress. I told the six men with me to make room for Herod's troops near the Serpent's Pool. I walked up a flight of stairs to see Pontius Pilate. He was eating a meal of cooked cheese. He saw me walk in.
" Ah Flavius". He waved me over to a nearby chair. " So tell me about this subversive you've been observing".
" He's a rabbi from Galilee". my voice lowered. " His name is Jesus of Nazareth".
Pilate kept eating. " So tell me about this rabbi?".
" He caused a huge stir Sunday when he entered the city".
" So what did you do?".
" I decided to have him followed".
Pilate kept eating. " So what has he been preaching?".
" A lot of people believe he is the Messiah".
" A Messiah!". He gave Flavius a strange stare. " I hope he will not interfere with Herod's visit".
" No". Flavius stood up. " Herod will be dining with you at the Praetorium later today".
" Good".
research help: ' The Soldier who killed a King' by David Kitz
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
It was noon on Tuesday April 4. I had just arrived at the Antonia Fortress. I told the six men with me to make room for Herod's troops near the Serpent's Pool. I walked up a flight of stairs to see Pontius Pilate. He was eating a meal of cooked cheese. He saw me walk in.
" Ah Flavius". He waved me over to a nearby chair. " So tell me about this subversive you've been observing".
" He's a rabbi from Galilee". my voice lowered. " His name is Jesus of Nazareth".
Pilate kept eating. " So tell me about this rabbi?".
" He caused a huge stir Sunday when he entered the city".
" So what did you do?".
" I decided to have him followed".
Pilate kept eating. " So what has he been preaching?".
" A lot of people believe he is the Messiah".
" A Messiah!". He gave Flavius a strange stare. " I hope he will not interfere with Herod's visit".
" No". Flavius stood up. " Herod will be dining with you at the Praetorium later today".
" Good".
research help: ' The Soldier who killed a King' by David Kitz
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Sunday, February 25, 2018
He is Risen: Our Savior cares
He is Risen: Our Savior cares by ric Gustafson
John 16: 22 says that I will see you again then you will rejoice and no one can rob you of that joy. In our lives, we will have pain. Jesus told his disciples that we will weep and mourn but the world will rejoice. Then Jesus tells us that our grief will turn to joy. The prophet Isaiah spoke of the coming Messiah. Jesus knows our pain. He knows about it because he lived it. One day, our grief will be turned into joy. Praise God
research help: ' He is Risen' by Our Daily Bread
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
John 16: 22 says that I will see you again then you will rejoice and no one can rob you of that joy. In our lives, we will have pain. Jesus told his disciples that we will weep and mourn but the world will rejoice. Then Jesus tells us that our grief will turn to joy. The prophet Isaiah spoke of the coming Messiah. Jesus knows our pain. He knows about it because he lived it. One day, our grief will be turned into joy. Praise God
research help: ' He is Risen' by Our Daily Bread
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Lent 2018 Feb 25
Lent 2018 Feb 25 by ric Gustafson
In Luke 11, Jesus explains that if our body is full of light and not darkness we will be illumined. Our human bodies fail over time and it can make us sad and depressed. Jesus does not want us to worry about being judged by others. What only matters is how God and Jesus see us. How they feel about us is eternal.
Jesus does not look at our bodies but our hearts. As the body falls apart, we are more beautiful to God. Jesus sees us for eternity not the here and now.
research help: Simple Grace Feb 2018
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
In Luke 11, Jesus explains that if our body is full of light and not darkness we will be illumined. Our human bodies fail over time and it can make us sad and depressed. Jesus does not want us to worry about being judged by others. What only matters is how God and Jesus see us. How they feel about us is eternal.
Jesus does not look at our bodies but our hearts. As the body falls apart, we are more beautiful to God. Jesus sees us for eternity not the here and now.
research help: Simple Grace Feb 2018
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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