I am contemplating how being hidden in Christ is a little like Jacob (grandson of Abraham) using the skin of goats to hide his identity. (Gen. 27)
Jacob’s twin brother, Esau, was born moments before him. Thus Esau obtained all the rights and . . .
Read MoreDavid faced Goliath, in all his armor, with only a staff, a sling and 5 smooth stones that he took from the brook. David’s “weapons” of warfare were laughable by the world’s standards. Yet with the authority of God and 1 smooth stone, he felled the giant and routed the entire enemy army!
I am likening those 5 smooth stones from the brook to our prayers taken from the river . . .
Read MoreWelcome to Reflections on Beauty! The beauty that I am reflecting is that of my Creator God. My goal is to share the gifts God has given me in order to inspire others. And my prayer is that you will find peace and encouragement here.
Recently, a friend told me that both her grandfather and great-grandfather had been ministers of the Gospel. And she was the recipient of sermon notes and prayer journals they had passed down.
How I would have loved that!! I would love . . .
Read MoreIf we ever doubt the value and effectiveness of our prayers, these are the verses to meditate on!
The censor that the angel is holding carries burning incense which is used in worship. Incense is often equated with prayers in scripture. And by extension, the altar of incense symbolizes . . .
Read MoreI am fascinated by this place of 12 springs and 70 palm trees called Elim (Exodus 15). Elim is mentioned almost in passing; it gets only a sentence or two in scripture. Yet as I researched the symbolism, it seemed very significant to me.
Symbolically, twelve is the number of “divine government,” and 70 is the number of “perfect spiritual order.” And springs represent “new beginnings” or “a well of salvation.” . . . .
Read MoreI gave my heart to Jesus yesterday.
Don’t get me wrong; I have been a Christian for many years. I invited Jesus into my heart as a small child. And I relinquish the throne of my heart to Jesus some years after that. The heart I gave Him yesterday was an actual physical heart . . . .
Read MoreThe number 40 symbolizes “testing” in Scripture. We know this because God “tested” the nation of Israel in the wilderness for 40 years to see whether or not they would follow Him. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness echoes those 40 years. Like Israel, Jesus was tempted by hunger (Ex.16), tempted to put God to the test (Ex.17) and tempted . . .
Read MoreMy pastor concluded a series on the Blessings of Obedience from Deuteronomy 28 recently. The message was so good that I just HAD to share it!
I am simply going to share the summary list here of the Blessings that come from Obedience to the Lord our God. But I encourage you to listen to the full message. It was so encouraging!! . . . .
Read MoreHeavenly Father, I thank You for Your Living Word. When You speak, things happen. By Your Word the world was created. And when I declare Your Word, things happen. Romans 10:9 says that if I confess with my mouth … I will be saved. There is power in speaking what I believe.
So, Father, I come into agreement with Your Word. Your Word says that You forgave all my iniquities, healed all my diseases . . .
Read MoreBased on this scripture in Romans, I’ve encouraged people to “confess” their healing. Speak the spiritual truth so that it becomes a physical reality. Today, I have just noticed for the first time evidence of this in the ministry of Jesus!
The woman with the issue of blood who touched the hem . . .
Read MoreI loved the mentoring this book provided. And I appreciated the information regarding the practical application of healing. I feel better prepared for praying over people in the Healing Rooms.
I actually read the third section . . .
Read MoreWe can be doubly sure that God wants to bless us and multiply us!
“God desires that we live in divine health.”
I confidently proclaimed that statement at the last two Healing Room trainings, and both times I was asked to give scripture references. How sad! It breaks my heart . . .
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