Miracles

Romans 6:8-9 (Amplified Bible)Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, Because we know that Christ (the Anointed One), being once raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has power over Him.

It is often said that we see a miracle every time a baby is born and some people say we see a miracle every time someone comes to the saving knowledge of Christ but we really do not want to think of death as being a miracle. But death for the Christian is not final it is the evidence of the miracle that we have changed locations. We are graduating into eternity. We will miss our loved ones here for a while but with Jesus as our Savior then we will have eternity together. Death here on earth is not pretty, sometimes it is painful. Hell is what we deserve but a Christian going to Heaven is a miracle. I have some friends that are with their mother as she has reached what may be her last days here on earth. Today they might see the miracle of that dear saint leaving for home.

Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin

Release

Leviticus 19:17-18 (The Message) "Don't secretly hate your neighbor. If you have something against him, get it out into the open; otherwise you are an accomplice in his guilt. "Don't seek revenge or carry a grudge against any of your people. "Love your neighbor as yourself. I am GOD.

Romans 12:18-20 (New American Standard Bible) If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD."

We all have anger issues from our past that we need to face. You may have a real reason to be angry at that person but holding on to that anger can hurt you. And sometimes it is not the person but it is easier to blame someone else for the problems and trials that we faced. First we need to quit blaming others and quit holding grudges; it does not matter if your anger is justified or not. Our attitudes of hate will not only ruin our testimony it can actually make us physically ill and more susceptible to sicknesses. Today it is time to release those anger issues to God; He is much better at handling them than we are. Release that anger and forgive.

Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin

In Your Fire

Daniel 3:25 (New American Standard Bible) He said, "Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods!"

When Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were thrown into the fire, their lives were the sacrifice. They were willing to lay down their lives in order to obey God, having no god before Him. They were willing to obey unto their death. But they were not alone, God was right there with them. They were not spared of having to go into the fire but God saw that they were protected from the consequences of that fire. In the midst of your trials Jesus will be there with you and when you walk in obedience to Him He will be protecting you as you face the fires of the enemy.

Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin