Comfort in Grief

The Lord is saying:  I Am here, and I Am with you.  When you lose a loved one in the earth it grieves your heart because of the finality of the situation – you will not see that person again.  But those who know Me are instantly in My presence in eternity, and therefore your time to see them is only a short interruption, for you all are eternal Spirits.  Yes, you mourn their absence, but I assure you that you will see them again, and very soon, as the time is growing short.  Many will pass around you from this realm into the realm where I dwell, and this will bring intense grief, but My loves, this is such a short time and I want to encourage you that I have your loved ones in My holy arms in Heaven.  Remember that the earth is a temporary testing ground for the souls of mankind, for without this testing, then you would be forever separated from Me, and this is not My will.  It is My will that none should perish but have everlasting life with Me, so take comfort in these words.  My loves when we are all together there will be nothing greater, as every longing of your soul will be fulfilled to the fullest.  Keep these promises in your mind, for they will comfort you in your time of grief.

 

John 3:1-21 (ESV)  Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2  This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3  Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4  Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5  Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6  That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7  Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8  The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 9  Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10  Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11  Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. 12  If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13  No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15  that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18  Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19  And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20  For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21  But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” 


Reflect My Glory

The Lord is saying:  I Am here, and I Am with you.  Rejoice this day, My loves, for we are One and together we are victorious over all things.  You in Me and I in you, this is our eternal state, and it has already begun.  Yes, things will become imminently better when you leave this life on earth and are ushered into My presence, but even still, we are now One in Spirit and One in purpose.  You are on mission, while I direct your mission, and together we are unstoppable and you will see things bend in your favor even now, My loves.  As My Spirit has overshadowed you and protected you from the enemy, there is nothing to fear, for it all is rigged in your favor.  All you must do is receive this and act on it as I lead you.  How could anyone neglect such favor from Me, My children, for what I offer simply outshines anything else in the universe and illuminates you so that you shine as the sun in the noontime sky.  This is your destiny, My loves, to reflect My glory eternally.  So smile and know that you are Mine, and together we will move mountains.

 

Psalm 68:1-35 (ESV) To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered; and those who hate him shall flee before him! 2  As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so the wicked shall perish before God! 3  But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy! 4  Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him! 5  Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. 6  God settles the solitary in a home; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a parched land. 7  O God, when you went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness, Selah 8  the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. 9  Rain in abundance, O God, you shed abroad; you restored your inheritance as it languished; 10  your flock found a dwelling in it; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy. 11  The Lord gives the word; the women who announce the news are a great host: 12  “The kings of the armies—they flee, they flee!” The women at home divide the spoil— 13  though you men lie among the sheepfolds— the wings of a dove covered with silver, its pinions with shimmering gold. 14  When the Almighty scatters kings there, let snow fall on Zalmon. 15  O mountain of God, mountain of Bashan; O many-peaked mountain, mountain of Bashan! 16  Why do you look with hatred, O many-peaked mountain, at the mount that God desired for his abode, yes, where the LORD will dwell forever? 17  The chariots of God are twice ten thousand, thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them; Sinai is now in the sanctuary. 18  You ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train and receiving gifts among men, even among the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. 19  Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah 20  Our God is a God of salvation, and to GOD, the Lord, belong deliverances from death. 21  But God will strike the heads of his enemies, the hairy crown of him who walks in his guilty ways. 22  The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan, I will bring them back from the depths of the sea, 23  that you may strike your feet in their blood, that the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from the foe.” 24  Your procession is seen, O God, the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary— 25  the singers in front, the musicians last, between them virgins playing tambourines: 26  “Bless God in the great congregation, the LORD, O you who are of Israel's fountain!” 27  There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead, the princes of Judah in their throng, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali. 28  Summon your power, O God, the power, O God, by which you have worked for us. 29  Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings shall bear gifts to you. 30  Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute; scatter the peoples who delight in war. 31  Nobles shall come from Egypt; Cush shall hasten to stretch out her hands to God. 32  O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; sing praises to the Lord, Selah 33  to him who rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens; behold, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice. 34  Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, and whose power is in the skies. 35  Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God! 


I Am Your All In All

The Lord is saying:  I Am here, and I Am with you.  You never have to look anywhere else because I hold you tightly and I Am all that you will ever need.  You may think that the world offers something better, but what I offer in every area of your life is far superior.  I offer you life – abundant life – life everlasting – eternal life – life that has purpose – life that feeds your soul to the very core of your being.  The life that the earth has to offer is a inferior copy of the life that I offer, and I remind you of these things so that you do not become enraptured by something in this earth-bound life.  What awaits you, My loves, is the epitome of all things good, which emanates from Me to you, and to everyone who belongs to Me.  Be encouraged this day, for I Am always with you, blessing you, holding you and loving you, and when you are sensitive to My presence, then you see Me everywhere.  I greet you with the morning sunrise, and I embrace you with the morning breeze when you start your day.  I help you in your daily tasks and when you recognize Me, your smile lights up all who are around you.  I carry you when you are weary, and I provide for you in ways you cannot expect.  Then I hold you gently as you lie down to sleep at the end of your day, and I watch over you as you sleep.  I Am your all in all.

 

Psalm 23:1-6 (ESV) A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2  He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3  He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 


Comfort in Grief

The Lord is saying:   I Am here, and I Am with you.   When you lose a loved one in the earth it grieves your heart because of the finali...