A Word Called 'Grace'...

Jesus is Lord and God is in Control !

Recently, I have heard many people speak of the recession.  I have heard many comments that will let one know that things are not well with many people.  It is a truth that many people are suffering.  Many people spirits are broken, and they have just about given up on their personal faith in a God who is able

to do all things according to his purpose.  

As a boy I would watch my grandmother in difficult times. Times were difficult and times are difficult.  Ask yourself the question, how does my personal life difficulties stand in the light of the Grace of God.  A word called 'Grace'...

I would wonder how my grandmother would keep going no matter what. How could she make so much out of so little? Then I thought about how Jesus could take a little and turn it into so much.  Your forefathers and mothers probably did the same...take a little and turn it into much.  

Jesus, you remember... took five loaves of bread and two fish and fed a multitude of 5, 000 or more souls.  Jesus took water and turned it into wine.  Jesus took illness and turned it into health.  Jesus took broken spirits and restored them to wholeness. 

The man running through the tombs was never the same after meeting Jesus!  Jesus restored his sanity! The woman who had the issue of blood...touch the hem of Jesus's garment and she

was never the same! Jesus took the death of Lazarus and created the resurrection!  Jesus just restores life!  Why do you choose to be powerless when you can become powerful?

It is actually a word called 'Grace', God's unmerited favor given to you right now.   

When Daniel was in the Lion's Den it was 'Grace' that kept the lions motionless and quiet...it

was God that gave Daniel complete confidence. God will give you complete confidence. God does not give you the spirit of fear, but of power , love and sound mind.

When the fire danced around the three Hebrew Boys and did not consume them...it was 'Grace'

that provided protection and deliverance.  God will provide for you and deliver you at this very instant.

So my friend...we come to the end of this thought on Grace.  Is there an end or is this just the 

beginning of your victory ...the beginning of your surrendering to a powerful God even in the midst of what some call a recession.  

There is no lack in the Kingdom.  There is no lack in the Kingdom of God..however there is a word called 'Grace'. The Lord is your sheperd...he leadeth you into green pastures.

Jesus is lord and God is in control!

R D. Robinson

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God's Trombone...Listen

God, I know you are there.  God, I know you see me standing beneath these storm clouds. 

God... as I look up I can still see your light breaking through the shadows. I hear the music of love and the melody of grace. 

The more I look towards the light the stronger I become. My fears leave, my doubts are remove, my anxieties about life flee.  Truly, you are the King of Glory!

Even when I thought I would be alone beneath this storm cloud, your magnificence light appears.  Who is like unto you ?

God...you have not given the spirit of fear, but you have given me the spirit of power and love.

God, this spirit of power and love are mine.  I receive them now .  I thought I was alone in this place.  Not so...you are with me.  God, you are always present.  I hear you whisper strength to me now.  Your infinite love is far beyond my comprehension. 

I thought I would be afraid beneath this storm cloud.   God...you do know about the storms of life...I know you do.  How, can you forget about how we have turned away from you.  Your love is so great!  You are always here for us all. 

God, my soul hears the music now...it sounds like you are saying the storm is passing over. ...

Peace be still... Peace be still... Peace be still !

God don't stop playing your trombone , it allows us to walk through the storms of life with our heads held high.  Thank you God, for listening to me even in the shadows of  the storm.

God you are able!

R D Robinson

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Walking On Water

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit;and they cried out for fear. But Jesus spoke to them saying, Be of good  cheer; it is I; be not afraid.  

 And Peter answered him and said, Lord if it is you, allow me to come to you on the water.  Jesus said , Come.  Peter got out of the boat and he walked on the water.  A strong wind came upon the water , it was boisterous and Peter became afraid. 

Peter's fear caused him to sink.  Peter cried , Lord save me. How often are we filled with confidence when we place our total faith in God.  We know that we can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens us. 

Confidence elevates to great heights of hope when we trust God. As long as we focus on Christ we are more than conquerors.  It is that moment,... when the wind becomes boisterous that we sink into the slippery abyss of hopelessness and helplessness.   We become overwhelmed by what is happening around us instead of focusing on the power that holds us in provision and deliverance. 

So Peter began to sink...we all sink sometimes and we all have our moments where our faith is challenge when things seem hopeless.  However, the power in all of our sinking, the power in all our difficult life challenges, the power in all of our helpless moments, is  when we sink  into the waters of life because of  circumstances beyond our control...this hand that reached forth for Peter reaches for you.  This strong hand, this anointed hand, this healing hand, this guiding hand, this hand of grace and mercy reaches forth for you.

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him... (caught you)...and said unto him ...(you),... O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 

Can you walk on water?  What are the storms that surround you?  The hand of God is stretched forth towards you! The miracle is when you extend your hand toward his.

R D Robinson

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