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Leap of Faith
Trusting God is a lifelong journey. Don’t travel alone.
PRAYER
Psalms 62:8 O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.
Lord, my prayer is for us to know that you hear our prayers. Though we react physically to past trauma, that reaction does not mean we lack trust that you will carry us through.
The body may react to a past offense, but if our mind and heart are focused on you, you are present and listening.
Sometimes we have to walk in the midst of the storm before we realize that we are still standing because it was you who walked beside us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
THE ROOT
A Study of the Word
“When God Became Man”
Part One
1 Timothy 3:16
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
When people read the story about Jesus, born of a virgin. Or Mary giving birth in the stables, do we think about God, who came down here as Jesus?
God is omnipresent- everywhere present.
He is omnipotent-all power, and
He is omniscient-all knowing.
He can manifest himself as a baby, born of a virgin, grow up from a child to a man to be that only living, pure, sacrifice to take on our sins, and still be on the throne.
God came to earth as Jesus. That is hard for many to wrap their head around.
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John 10:30
30 I and my Father are one.
1 Timothy 3:16
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
We as humans make the mistake of trying to comprehend and piece things together from a human perspective.
You can’t apply that perspective to God. My key verse, 1Tim 3:16 says God was manifest in the flesh. That manifestation occurred when Jesus was born of a virgin.
1 John 5:7
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
There are not three separate entities, like three humans. God is the father, his word, and Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit. These three are one. The word became flesh.
That flesh was Jesus who was the only one who could be our perfect sacrifice. There was no man down here perfect and pure who could do it.
People have taught and preached God as a separate entity from Holy Spirit, and Jesus, but 1John 5:7 speaks of the father, the word, and Holy Spirit. Being one.
Luk 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Luk 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
Luk 1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Luk 1:29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
Luk 1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luk 1:31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Luk 1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Luk 1:33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Luk 1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
Luk 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luk 1:36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
Luk 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luk 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
My effort is to bring it all together.
I wanted to read all of this because often it is this portion of God’s word that we focus on as baby Jesus is about to make an entrance.
We focus on him placed in a manger, but God is a spirit, who came down as a human to be that ultimate sacrifice for us. Besides, he grew up to be a man and at the age of 33 went to the cross, the ultimate sacrifice.
~Blessings~
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A Pouring Out of Living Water
John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Living water is the eternal flow of God's spirit. He says he is the fountain of living water in
Jeremiah 2:13 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Thirst: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.The physical condition resulting from this need, strong or eager desire; craving: That strong, eager desire can occur in the physical for need of liquid to quench our thirst. It is also a spiritual need that needs quenching in our spirit.Drink: take in liquid, consume Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water.
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.Water: Water is Liquid, transparent in color, odorless and makes up lakes, rivers, oceans. Consider the movement of water- it flows, it can flow gently or in the movement of waves.
The focus is not the liquid, but the movement of the liquid water- it can flow gently or in movement of waves. It’s the movement.
Described as the flow or movement of waves, the flow of the spirit of God within you is felt physically in the body as your spirit is filled up with him.
Revelation 22:17 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Drink: take in liquid, consume.Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
This living water comes from God. He is the source, the fountain, It is for you, me, and anyone who desires to have him in our lives. when you invite him in your heart and life, he will come.He makes it available because it is his desire that no one perish. As it states in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Invitation to meet Christ our Lord
For anyone reading this who has not asked the Lord Jesus into your heart
This is your opportunity. Ask him into your heart and life, confess your sins to him, ask his forgiveness. Make every effort from this day forward to turn away from sin. This is the act of repentance. God will meet you where you are.
If you are in the midst of sin; treat your vessel (body) wrong using substances that alter your mind, emotions, and behavior, you are in sexual immorality, corruption, or any combination of these or other forms of sin. Don’t put it off, as we are not promised tomorrow.
Come as you are. Listen, you weren’t feeling ashamed or embarrassed while you werecommitting the act, don’t allow those hindering spirits to stop you now.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Whatever the sin, you and God have always been present during those times. It is you and him now, alone together as you read this. He stands with open arms.
John 7:3 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
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Hi, I'm Marsha!
So good to have you here.
C.H.A.R.G.E. Ministry is a prayer ministry.
Caring about your spiritual wellbeing, helping you realize your potential based on biblical principles through prayer, building a relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reaching out, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and his plan of salvation.
God's Elect: Anyone who willingly chooses to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Living by the commandments and mandates of God that is given in his Holy Scriptures.
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse, have a bachelor's degree in human services, an Ordained Licensed Evangelist, and have a singing ministry. My focus is to serve God to the fullest as I believe I have been called to do.
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Evangelist Marsha