JESUS, EQUAL WITH GOD!

Was Jesus equal with God? Well let’s see! In this Gospel He claims, Equality in seven particular ways.

1.Equal in Working.

“What things the Father does, these also the Son.” verse 19.

2.Equal in “Knowing.”

“For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things He does.” verse 20

3.Equal in “Resurrecting.”

“As the Father raises the dead, so the Son makes alive all He will.”

Verses 21,28-29.4.

Equal in “Judgement.“

“For the Father does not judge any man, but He gives all judgement into the hands of His Son” verse 22,27,

5.Equal in “Honour.“

“That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father.” v 26.

6. Equal in “Regenerating.“

“He that hears my Words and believes on Him that sent Me…is passed from death to Life.” verses 24,25.

7. Equal in “Self Existence.“

“For as the Father has life in himself, so He has given the Son to have Life in Himself.”

The Jews knew this but rejected Him. Yet John knew and understood and would have written about it so we could understand.

PRAISE GOD WE DO!                               OH, THIS WONDERFUL SAVIOUR.                       HOW WE OUGHT TO PRIZE HIM,  LOVE HIM.                                WITNESS FOR HIM, AND LONG FOR THAT DAY WHEN WE SHALL SEE HIM FACE TO FACE!

For all our needs, He is the” Fullness of supply,” The fullness embodied in Him.

“OF THIS FULLNESS WE HAVE RECEIVED,”

LET US KEEP RECEIVING THAT WE MAY LIVE LIFE MORE ABUDANTLY-TO THE FULL.

He fills all in all. “Fill me up, Lord.”

Abundance means massive, huge without a number.

Are you experiencing His abundant supply in your everyday life.

What about the peace that passes your natural understanding when things go wrong. Are you at peace during your upheaval and turmoil at this present time, or are you doing your very best to fix things up in your own strength and failing?

“He gives perfect peace.”

You must surrender that problem, or person to Jesus.

You must take your hands off and allow Him to work His will in you and the one that troubles you.

Then, “Wait on the Lord and be of good courage.” He will give you Strength and Help in times of trouble. You will find peace during the trial, not when it is over. You won’t toss and turn in your bed, mulling it over and over unable to sleep.

We all must cease from worry and fear and trust that He is equal with the Father, and then He gives his beloved PEACE.

The trouble I have, is losing my focus. The problem lumes so big that I lose my view of how mighty Jesus  is and He is bigger than what is presently happening.

Then I need to repent.

HE IS NOT ONLY EQUAL WITH GOD, HE IS GOD !

Then I refocus on Him and by faith heavily lean on Him and HE WILL DO IT. He does work things out for my sanity and my good with far less damage if I had tackled it.

So dear reader let us all recognize who Jesus is and totally rely on Him for all things.

Know that you are fully blessed, and He loves and cares for you passionately.

Amen.

I hope this reminder has encouraged you to realign your focus on God in Christ. Let me know your comments…

SMS. HEATHER DALZELL 04175458154.

If you are led by God to donate financially to this ministry, you may contact me by email. There is more I can do to reach the lost. For example,  I would love someone to donate toward the printing of Gospel tracts. They are ready to be printed!

Email address;  heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com.

To read more studies: Website Address: lightinthedarkness152884863Wordpress.com

Blessings to all who pray for this outreach to Christians and those yet to know Him.

THE RESULTS OF THE NEW-BIRTH.

LIFE CHANGING RESULTS.

Once the Holy Spirit permanently dwells within us, we take on new and exciting changes. Please remember that your past mistakes and wrong choices are forgiven and forgotten by God.

Now, He will bring you to your full potential if you surrender to Him every day.

Changes take place in all areas of your life, you become a different person as you allow Him to change you into His likeness and image.

Jesus came to give you the “Abundant Life”, which is “Life to the full.” He does the changing as we allow Him too.

The natural man ( without Christ)  does everything in his own strength. The born-again person will obey the Lord’s promptings and permit Him to rule over the flesh (self-life).

SENSE RENEWAL.

As you know, when we are born physically, we possess natural senses, such as;

TASTE-TOUCH-SIGHT-SMELL-HEAR.

When we are born again our natural senses become alive supernaturally. We become sensitive to  the Spiritual realm. Stay with me and we will discover the miraculous  changes in our senses.

SIGHT. People begin to see into Heaven itself, some have seen Jesus, God’s throne, surrounded by angels in glory light. Some had visions of the New Jerusalem in all its splendor.

The Apostle Paul was translated into the third Heaven. He saw unspeakable things unknown to man.

Some people see colours that do not exist here on this earth 🌎.

Some christians see their loved ones who died many years ago.

I have not seen much as yet  but just some glimpses of glory.  I look forward to more revelation of the things of God.

God sometimes allows us to see into the dark world. I have, at times, been in the deliverance ministry and have seen demons leave a troubled soul.

SMELL.

I am also open to supernatural fragrances of perfume when Jesus enters  a room.                                            When I watch TV, I can sense the  smell the country aroma of  barns, soil and animal dung. Sometimes, I sense the salt of the ocean.

In the dark world, I can smell sulphur.

HEAR.

Many people can hear music 🎵🎶 of a higher realm. It is far more advanced than earthly sounds. Some people hear choirs of angels glorifying God.

Have you heard the audible voice of God speak to you? Many have, and some have, conversations with  Him. In desperate times, He has spoken to me audibly. I  also have heard the voice of Satan, the accuser, his evil laugh and condemnation.

If you have heard the voice of the Evil One and you wonder if it is the voice of God? You can discern between the two.

God’s voice is never negative; He speaks His wonders to perform.                       He encourages, not condemns.

God builds you up, reminding you of a Scripture that brings hope. God’s voice  give perfect peace.

Satan lies, and Jesus is the Truth. He speaks words of life not death.

God never makes you sick. 🤢. He is the Healer. Satan is the cause of sickness and disease 🪰 and blames you for it.

Satan does not only curse you in your mind. He uses people to criticise, condemn, and tell you that you are unloved, ugly and a total failure, and he reminds you that God has forsaken you.

You must resist him in the Name of Jesus. If you hardly read your Bible, you cannot discern between the two.

TASTE.

God encourages us to “taste and see that the Lord is good.”      A newborn Christian can lose the taste for drugs, alcohol, sugar and other cravings common to man.

God can remove the desire for junk food and give you a sanctified taste for the things you consume, enabling you to live in a healthy body and prolong your life.

Our bodies are the temples of God and we need to treat them with love and respect.

TOUCH.

A godly touch will bring comfort, love, security, hope, and healing to the human soul.

“Hands off Heather.” Has God said that to you? He will! Paul admonishes us to taste not, touch not. This was regarding food, but we can apply it to other things.

Things that are forbidden by Him, such as other people’s property, adultery, other people’s spouse. The counsel from the ungodly. Close relationships with Sinners. Idolatry is the worship of anything that takes the place of God.  An extended range of things can cause us to sin, even to the point of death.

Now you know where your senses can take you, you must decide with your will to develop your spiritual senses according to God’s Word and not the desires of the flesh. As you practice enhancing your spiritual senses, the works of the flesh will no longer trouble you. You will grow in grace and the knowledge of His Word.

Prayer,

“Lord, l willingly hand my senses to you to guard and guide them supernaturally.

I want to only have your desires for me and relinquish my own selfishness.

Please enhance my newborn senses to know you more intimate, to hear your voice, and be obedient to it.        Keep me from sin and temptation and deliver me from the evil one. These things I ask in the Name of Jesus Amen.”

GLORY TO GOD.

Amen.

Comments: SMS HEATHER DALZELL 0417545814.

Financial support. Email. heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com

To read more studies:

Heather Dalzell SMS 6104 17 545 814

Blessings.

WHAT IS THIS BORN-AGAIN THING?

The first person who wanted to know the answer to this question was Nicodemus, the leader of the Pharisees.

His name means “CONQUEROR” ( victory ) OF THE PEOPLE.” He was an upright man upholding the laws of Moses. Yet he had a hunger deep in his heart that there must be more than he knew or had experienced.

So he, not to be seen by men, came to Jesus by night to search out this matter.

Jesus gladly welcomed him. “Come in, Nick, and warm yourself by the fire. It certainly is cold outside.”

Nicodemus reverently entered the room, glad to warm himself near the crackling fire.

Once seated while drinking a hot beverage. Jesus asked, “What is it you want to know?” Jesus lovingly looked straight into his heart ❤️.

Nicodemus, though a good man, wanted to know how he could be sure he would go to Heaven.

Jesus, reading his heart condition, knew that Nicodemus was a devout religious man but spiritually empty of the Holy Spirit within.

Yes he was a lost soul, as religion could not regenerate his soul.

Jesus answered him. “Nicodemus, you must be born again!” John chapter 3:7.      He continued, “Unless you are born again, you will not even see the Kingdom of Heaven.”           John chapter 3:3.

He gently taught him, saying,” No matter what good you do on the outside is insufficient, as you need an inward change.”

That can only happen through a supernatural act of God when the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin and brings New Life, transforming our souls.

Nicodemus questioned this and asked Jesus how this could be. “Can a man enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”

Jesus replied, “Truly and honestly, I say to you. A man must be born of water (natural birth) and the Spirit ( spiritual birth).

The new birth is not a reformation of human nature but a creative act of the Holy Spirit.        

2nd Corinthians 5:17.

“THEREFORE, IF ANY MAN BE IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION. OLD THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW.”

You see, the work of Christ in our lives is a perfect transformation.           Our sins are remembered no more FOREVER!!  So when we stand before God in judgment, we are only judged according to our works.  The result is a “reward”  or loss of that reward, not our Salvation.

I Corinthians 3:11,12. This occurs at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The condition of the new birth is putting your faith in Christ crucified.

Through the new birth, the believer becomes a partaker of the Divine Nature and Christ Himself.

Galatians chapter 2:20.

I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST: NEVERTHELESS, I LIVE, YET NOT I,  BUT CHRIST WHO LIVES IN ME: AND THE LIFE I NOW LIVE IN  THE FLESH, I LIVE BY THE FAITH OF THE SON OF GOD WHO LOVED ME AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME.”

You see, the Christian life is the out-living of the in-living Christ.

In Ezekiel chapter 36:26, God Himself puts it this way. “I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you.”

Another wonderful scripture to consider is.                                      1 Peter chapter 1:23.

It is “being born again not of a corruptible seed ( sperm) but of an incorruptible seed” ( God’s eternal sperm that never fades away or dies).

Can you see, dear reader, that this means your Salvation is incorruptible !!

Are you truly born again, or are you trying to be a Christian by your actions or good character?  That’s why Jesus was imperative with Nicodemus. “You must be born again.” It is a heart change that will lead to good character, and a likeness to Christ.

You have heard the term “repent” In the Aramaic the language spoken of the time of John the Baptist it meant more than changing your mind. The Hebrew and the Aramaic tell us to “leave our sin behind and turn to the Holy God.”

We obey Him because we love Him and are eternally grateful that He suffered and died for us, shedding His precious blood on Calvary’s tree. We cannot earn our Salvation. We accept it as a free gift from God. Oh, thank you, Jesus!

“It’s not by our works of righteousness that we have done, but according to His Mercy, He saved us.”

What a wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, what a wonderful Saviour is He. To be loved, chosen, and born again thrills me no end, and I want to shout it from the highest hill so everyone will come to Him and be saved.

There is no other way to God, only one road, not many roads that lead to Heaven.

JESUS SAID, “I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. NO ONE CAN COME TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME.”              

John 14:6.

Allow me to ask you, are you Born Again?

This is a personal question, not a private one. If you are genuinely saved, everyone will know. You can’t keep quiet, and people will see the difference. You will suddenly want others to know. You will not be afraid to speak His name and lead them to know Him.

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN?

Ask Jesus to save you. Here is a typical prayer you can pray.

“Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need to be born again. I believe you opened the way for me to go to Heaven by dying on the cross and rising again. Please come into my life, forgive my sin, and live your life in me. Thank you.”

Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, you are born again; tell someone, or email me at  heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com. 

Go forward in your new life, attending a Bible-believing Church where you can understand God’s Word and meet others in God’s family.

“Father, please bless and protect this dear soul that has come to You now. Lead and guide (him her) in your ways and keep them forever in your care.”

Yes, Amen.

Website address:

To read more studies:

lightinthedarkness152884863WordPress.com

Thank you for your prayers and financial support. If God lays it on your heart to help me spread the Gospel into the lives of those people who need to be saved and nurtured in the Word of God, you can email me at:

heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com.

Comments: SMS HEATHER DALZELL.O417545814

Blessings to you.

This gives us a glimpse of what flowers in Heaven may look like. 

Can’t Wait!!

 

THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON.

He is the Center Glory of the Gospel of John. Twenty-three times, Jesus reveals Himself as “I AM.”

We will look at those scriptures that reveal His relationship with us.

“I AM  the Bread of life.”

“I AM  the Light of the World.”

“I AM  the Door of the   Sheep.”

“I AM  the Good Shepherd.”

“I AM the Resurrection and the Life.”

“I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”

“I AM the True Vine.”

Fundamentally, our Lord’s message was about HIMSELF!  He didn’t come to preach the Gospel:                 He Himself is the Gospel.

He didn’t come to give bread; He said,  “I am the Bread.”

He did not come to reflect light as the moon reflects the sun. He said, “I am the Light.”

He did not merely come to show us the door. He said, “I am the Door.”

He did not come merely to introduce a shepherd. He said, “I am the Good Shepherd.”

He did not come just to show us the way. He said, “I am the way, the truth and the Life.” There are not many roads that lead us to Heaven.

JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY!

Finally, He did not come  merely to plant a vine. He said, “I am the Vine.”

HIS EQUALITY WITH THE FATHER GOD.

Let’s look at the beginning of chapter 5:19 … following.

See His public reply to the Pharisees.

“THE SON ONLY DOES WHAT THE FATHER DOES.”

“IF THE FATHER RAISES THE DEAD, SO DOES THE SON.”

“IF YOU DO NOT HONOUR ME THAN YOU DO NOT HONOUR THE FATHER.”

“The Jews sought all the more to kill Him because He said that God was His Father ……. therefore making Himself equal with His Father.” EQUAL WITH GOD!!

Read that passage slowly and carefully and note that He does not only make Himself equal with God, but He already “IS”equal with Him. He is:

ONE WITH THE  ETERNAL FATHER. 

“I AND THE FATHER ARE ONE.”

You can see clearly that Jesus is equal with God in this eye opening passage.

Equal in working. Verse 19.

Equal in knowledge. Verse 30.

Equal in resurrection. Verse 21 with verses 28,29.

Equal in judgement. Verse 22 with 27.

Equal in regeneration. Verse 24 ,25.

Equal in self-existence. Verse 26.

Please take the time to read them and they will not only enlighten you but will build your faith that Jesus is who He said He was.

HE IS THE TRUE GOD MANIFEST IN THE FLESH.

Today we have many and various religions coming to our door claiming that Jesus was a created being, and was born at the creation of the world. He is an Angel of some kind.

They say that He is not the only way to God as there are many paths that lead to God.

They will tell you that if you are a good person God will not reject you from His Kingdom, thus sin is not sin… as we all make mistakes!

Dear reader, be polite but do not open yourself up to attending their Bible studies or their churches. Yes they can be nice people, even better than some christians!

You must, must, Must!  get back to reading your Bible , attending a sound Spirit filled, Bible believing, soul winning, loving church that will lead you into a close relationship with God.

Blessings. Heather Dalzell.

I need financial support for this ministry and to live as a widow pensioner. Pray and ask God if you would like to regularly partner with me.

EMAIL. heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com.

COMMENTS. SMS HEATHER DALZELL 0417545814.

THIS IS THE MAJOR THEME AND THE KEY VERSE IN THIS WONDERFUL GOSPEL OF JOHN.

You may wonder what is the key verse from this book of John that stands out to you and the world.

What is the theme of this gospel that stands out beyond those written by Matthew, Mark and Luke?

Which verse would you choose?

This is the suggested verse.

“BUT AS MANY THAT RECEIVED HIM, TO THEM  HE GAVE THE POWER (or authority) TO BECOME THE SONS OF GOD, EVEN TO THEM WHO BELIEVE  ON HIS NAME.“

John chapter 1: 12.

The King of Kings has the ‘Power’ to give  ‘Authority.’

This theme runs throughout the chapters. As we read the following chapters, we see how this is so.

1. His own received Him not.

2. But to the many who did receive Him.

3. He gave them the (dynamic) power to become the Sons of God.

Jesus promises Nathaniel and Simon some powerful things to us.

“You are … you shall be!” “Greater things than these shall you do…….”

This life power operates in you today if you have sincerely received Him. Claim His promises, step out by faith, and do them! Miracles will happen before your eyes; you will be astonished at what God can do through you.

The mighty miracle of feeding the five thousand with the boy’s little lunch will reveal His power to you if you surrender yourself as he did his lunch!

HE TOOK!  “Take me, Lord.”

HE RECEIVED!  “Take me as I am.”

HE BROKE!  “Beak me, Lord”                                                            HE USED!  “Use me Lord.”

          

JESUS’S DIVINITY            and HUMANITY.   

Here in this Gospel, we truly see who Jesus was and still  is today.

1. THE WORD.

2. THE LIFE.         

3. THE LIGHT.

4. THE SON.

The first two declare His relationship with God the Father. The second two declare His relationship with us.

Let’s glean together the meaning of the word “WORD.” i.e.  The expression of God before all creation. Verses 2 and 3. Eternally and individually, He was not from the beginning. He was already in the beginning, as seen in verse 1. He was not only with God, He was God!!

“IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD, (Jesus) AND THE WORD WAS GOD.”

John 1:1.

The Word (logos) and God cannot exist without each other.                                  

They are distinguished from each other but inseparable.          “The same was in the beginning with God.”

Simply put, Jesus the Logos is with God. But the Son is in the bosom of the Father. Jesus is ‘not’ a created being. He is the second member of the Trinity. He is both eternal and personal.

In relation to us as human beings He is the “LIFE” and the “LIGHT.”

How “wonderful” He is. Why? In this first chapter alone, there are no fewer than eight titles given Him.

THE WORD,          THE LIFE,  THE LIGHT,  

THE LAMB, THE SON, 

THE MESSIAH.   THE KING and THE SON OF MAN.

The WORD (Jesus) BECAME FLESH.

THE LIGHT (Jesus) – SHINES IN THE DARKNESS.

THE LIFE – IMPARTING NEW BIRTH.

THE SON – FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH.

There is so much more to share about our Lord Jesus but we conclude by reminding you that you must believe and receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. This is how you are given the gift to ETERNAL LIFE!!

John 3:16,17.

“AS MOSES LIFTED UP THE SERPENT IN THE WILDERNESS, EVEN SO MUST THE SON OF MAN BE LIFTED UP; THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES ON HIM SHALL HAVE (Here and now) ETERNAL LIFE.”

Please invite Him into your life now before He returns, or you will be left behind!

PRAYER OF SALVATION.

“Lord Jesus, I put my trust in You as the ‘Living Word.’ I ask you to cleanse me from my sin and unbelief. Come into my life now and save my soul. I now receive You as my Lord and Saviour.”

Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, let me know so I can encourage you in your new  walk with Christ.

To comment on this blog. Heather Dalzell SMS O4 17 545 814.

Email. heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com

To support this ministry please Email also. Blessings!

To read more studies:Website Address lightinthedarkness152884863Wordpress.com

Thankyou my Creator God.

JOHN THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST.

John the Disciple seems to be the youngest of the disciples.                         He was especially favoured with our Lord’s regard and confidence. He was spoken about as the disciple whom Jesus loved. Some affection was shown between them, such as the time he leaned upon Jesus’ bosom.

John 13:23.

Remember that John remained with Jesus right through His terrible suffering, His trial, and His crucifixion even to His very last breath.

Jesus regarded John so highly that He entrusted His precious mother to him to love and care for her for the rest of her life. There was no hesitation on John’s part, and he gladly took her into his home.

Following Jesus’ resurrection, John was the first disciple to enter the tomb.

How loving was this man, once called a Son of Thunder, now of a sweet and gentle character. You can see this change as you read his Epistles.

“WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US”.

“LOVE IS OF GOD, FOR GOD IS LOVE.” John 4:8, 10,11.

“BELOVED, IF GOD SO LOVED US, SO WE OUGHT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER.”

John exercised his ministry at Jerusalem with much success and outlived the destruction of that city as Christ predicted.

Later, he was banished to the Isle of Patmos. It is. Recorded that his enemies tried to kill him by boiling him in oil, but he wouldn’t cook! So they banished him to a desolate, dry place at Patmos.

Patmos was a small rocky island. It was used as a place where many criminals of Rome were sent to serve their  prison sentences under harsh conditions. After serving his sentence John was set free where he returned to Ephesus.

Here also penned the Gospel of John and the Epistles wherein he wrote about the Saviour’s life, death and resurrection. He clearly presented the way of Salvation through the story of Nicodemus emphasizing the need to be –

“BORN AGAIN” to enter the Kingdom of God.

This message has circled the earth 🌎 and only God knows how many have been saved from eternal destruction. Thank you John!

He wrote these books about 90 A.D. and passed them on.          It is traditionally believed that John survived all the Apostles. He lived to an old age, dying of natural causes sometime after A.D.98. During the siege of Tragen, he became the only Apostle who did not die as a Martyr.

We praise and glorify our Lord for this dear man of God, beloved John.

Great is his reward in Heaven.

Amen.

Ask Jesus to save you today

“Lord Jesus, thank you for dying for me. I am a sinner and want to be accepted into your Kingdom. Please forgive and cleanse me and save my soul.”  Amen.

If you want to support me in this wonderful way to spread the Gospel, contact me on my Email address.

heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com.

To comment:

SMS at Heather Dalzell 0417545814.

To read more studies: Website Address lightinthedarkness152884863Wordpress.com

Blessings!

“BEHOLD THE MAN.”

In Matthew, He is the King.

In Mark He is the Servant.

In Luke, the Man.

Each writer presents our Lord from different aspects. Nothing more authentic was ever said that those four penmen wrote with the simplicity of men whose desire was to let the story speak for itself and would never dream of twisting it to suit their views.”

Moreover, they wrote independently of each other, and would have no idea of the ultimate fourfold design that their writings would comprise.

Each seemed to have a different class of people in view, and they wrote accordingly.

We also need to remember, “God inspires all scripture, and these incredible men wrote supernaturally guided by the Holy Spirit.

So then, we have in Mathew Jesus Israel’s King; He is Jehovah’s Servant; in Luke He is the Perfect man.

In Mathew, we have significant groupings. 

In Mark we have we have successive snapshots.

In Luke we have a beautifully told story.

Yes, a beautifully told story- that’s what it is. It has been described as “the most beautiful book ever written.”

Luke has the pen of a gentleman and an artist. An old tradition has it that he was a painter. True or not, he was an artist with words, he could paint pictures that sit in our imaginations and last in our memories.

The gospel of Luke is an enjoyable book to read. It has a human beginning. Right away, we are in the hearts and homes of simple-living, godly, likeable folk. – Zacharias and Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary, neighbours and cousins,” Shepherds,  Simeon and Anna.

Luke spends more time lingering around the cradle to see the Baby in those humble swaddling clothes.

Matthew at once concerned himself with the genealogy, and Mark eagerly started at the pubic ministry of Jesus. Luke lingers over the nativity – the human birth and babyhood of the “Holy Child.”

The emphasis on the human aspect is the master key that unlocks Luke’s gospel, which interprets the inward meaning behind the outward story.

Luke only mentioned that “the child grew, and He “increased in wisdom and height.” Chapter 2:40,52.

At His baptism, he was thirty years of age—chapter 3:23.

Luke mentions the importance of the diety and royalty of the wonder-child. Gabriel announces:

“He shall be called the Son of the Highest, and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David.” Chapter 1:32.

From the birth to the baptism, Luke emphasises the humanness of Jesus. Luke Makes no mention of the star signifying the birth of a King. No Eastern wise men brought gifts to honour the new-born King.

We now pass to the manhood of Christ; Luke tells us that His ministry began at Nazareth, where He had been brought up.

We see the human emphasis when He wept over the city.  Chapter 13:34. 

When He knelt in prayer.Chapter 22:41.

Being strengthened by an angel.  Chapter 22:43. 

Agonizing so sorely that His sweat was  “as great drops of blood. Chapter 22:44.

And yielding up His Spirit on the cross:”

Chapter 23: 46.;

One of His final prayers for us was to watch,

“Watch, therefore, and PRAY ALWAYS !” That you do not enter into temptation.”

Here alone Jesus verifies his resurrection-body to the eleven disciples, and shared His humaness with them.

Chapter 29: 38-43.

All through the gospel we see a human dependence on God expressing itself in prayerfulness.

Jesus Himself reminds you and me that we must be dependent upon God … for… all things… in all circumstances.

He encourages us by saying, “Without me you cannot do a thing.” How true is that?

“We must pray without ceasing.”

“Be instant in prayer.” God loves you passionately and loves to hear your voice, reaching out to Him in prayer.

He delights in answering your requests, large or small, though they may be. Pray verbally and in your mind. He indeed hears your prayers, expressed or unexpressed.

I cannot exist without Him guiding, strengthening, and keeping me from being trapped by the evil one.

Stop trying to do things your way without consulting God,

With God, all things are possible. Put your trust in Him today. Invite Him to rule your life. Ask for forgiveness for all your mistakes and selfishly wanting to live life your way. 

As humans we must be dependent upon prayer as Jesus was. 

He prayed for Peter and assured him,

“I have prayed that your faith will not fail you.”

And dear reader, He never ceases to pray for you also. See how much He loves and cares for you?

May the Lord keep you in His love and care until we come together again to enjoy His Precious Word.

Amen.

To comment, SMS Heather Dalzell0417545814…

To support this ministry, you can contact me at my Email address or phone, and I will share a safe way to give.

heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com

To read more studies: Website Address lightinthedarkness152884863Wordpress.com

Thanks!

HOW TO LEAD A PERSON TO CHRIST.

You may already desire to lead people to Jesus, but you are unsure how to go about it.

Today you can learn what to do.

Here is how.

There are many ways to approach the subject practically.

By asking a direct question. ie, “If you died today (I hope you don’t), would you know for sure that you would go to Heaven?” Or..

“Do you have a church that you attend?”  Or..

You can share the Gospel from their point of need. I.e. Jesus as their friend. Jesus is their hope for the future, Jesus as their Healer, Comforter, and Strengthener,         

Or some other approaches…

The state of this sin sick world world.

The second coming of Christ who could return at any time. But, Fear not!

The Holy Spirit will lead you how to open the subject. I don’t plan what I will say, but He leads me every time.

Memorize some scriptures that you can use to help them to understand the message of Salvation. If your memory is poor then use one verse and go from there ie…

Memorize this Gospel verse.

You can use your Bible if that’s easier.

Isaiah 53:5 “But He was wounded” etc.

The verses in this whole chapter are excellent to enlighten the Jew that Jesus is their Messiah.

THE METHOD.

1. We are all sinners. How sin entered into this world (Adam and Eve). Romans 3:23. “ALL HAVE SINNED.”

Sin passed on to all men. We were born sinners and need a Saviour.

Psalm 51:5

“IN SIN MY MOTHER CONCEIVED ME.”

2. The Punishment for sin is Eternal Separation from God in Hell. And the total isolation from any other person you may know, plus the torment of hellfire that is never extinguished. This is called the second death. (Spiritual death)

3.The remedy for sin is Jesus Christ the sinless Son of God who paid the price for sin. 

“God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself.”

2nd Corinthians 11:15.

“The payment for sin is death, but the free gift  of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23.

He shed His blood for the cleansing away of our sins. He died so that we may truly live. 1 Peter 2:24.

“He bore our sins in His own body on the tree (cross), that we, being dead because of sin, should live unto righteousness, by whose stripes (wounds that ripped His body to shreds). WE WERE HEALED!!”

NOW MAKE IT PERSONAL.             Share your testimony of how you were saved. Keep it Sharp, Short and Simple!

EXPLAIN.

This is not a religion but a personal relationship with God through Jesus.

BRING IT HOME.

“What about you?”

“Are you a sinner?”

“Do you believe that Jesus wants to save you?”

Would you like me to pray for you? This is where you bow your head a close your eyes and thank God for them and ask Him to open their hearts to receive Him.

Now, invite them to repeat the prayer of Salvation after you.

Encourage them to pray verbally or in their hearts to invite receive Jesus into their lives.

You can quote or read Romans 10:9-13.

“WHOEVER CALLS UON THE NAME OF JESUS…

(They may want to pray silently  in their hearts).

SHALL BE SAVED!”

OFFER ASSURANCE OF THEIR SALVATION.

Assure them,  

“The moment you prayed this prayer Jesus Christ saved you.”

Offer to meet with them  at a another time.

Offer to meet or drive them to church. as going to Church can be daunting.

Obtain an easy-to-understand Bible for them to read.

Offer to sit with them at church so you can introduce them to the Pastor.

Please encourage them to share their newfound faith with a friend. This cements the decision in their hearts.

This method is how I share the Salvation message and many have come to Christ. It is adaptable according to the person’s age, their intellectual capacity, their concentration level.

They may need to ask questions, answer them patiently and succinctly. If you do not know the appropriate answer, tell them that you will find out the answer and get back to them.

Stay on the subject as some people will ask questions to avoid making a decision.

Dear reader, God has people you can reach that I cannot touch.

If you are a shut-in, pray that God will send them to your door.

You can share the Gospel through the media, texting, and by sending tracts through the post.  Anointed music is a great way to share the Gospel.

MY EXPERIENCE…YET NOT I.

IT IS GOD AT WORK IN AND THROUGH ME!

Complete Strangers. 

A lady waiting for a bus  on the verge of suicide came to Christ. I gave her my mother’s Bible.

A man beside me on a flight from USA to AUSTRALIA. He was very resistant at first. The Lord opened his heart and hours later he came to the Lord  in tears just as we were touching down at Mascot. He told me that his sister had been praying for him for thirty years! Praise God.

On the community bus : drivers and old people have decided to follow Jesus. One lady received the Lord and two weeks later was in the presence of God.

Taxi Drivers, Patients in Hospitals. Nursing homes.

Door knocking in my local area.

Maintenance men.

People in Shopping Mauls. Coffee shops.

Shop assistants.

Check-out chicks.

At Funerals.

With Neighbours.

With friends and family.

With drug addicts. 

To Homosexuals.

Drs, Chiropractors.

While teaching Scripture… One time, the whole class gave their hearts to the Lord. That is what I call revival!  Hallelujah!

And “whoever” God sends across my path.

Can you imagine what it will be like when you go to Heaven and discover people there because you took the time to share the Gospel?

IF I CAN DO IT… SO CAN YOU!!

WHY DON’T YOU START TODAY?

All honour and Glory be to The Father, through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, who does all things well.

Amen.

Prayer of salvation.

“Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus. I am a sinner and in need of Salvation. I believe that you died for me and rose again from the dead.

I now invite you to save me from sin and live your life in and through me. Holy Spirit  fill and baptize me in your presence.

“THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY SOUL.THANKYOU FOR MAKING ME WHOLE. THANKYOU FOR GIVING TO ME. YOUR  SALVATION SO RICH AND SO FREE.“

Amen.

If this blog has encouraged you to share the Gospel, please comment on MSM. Heather Dalzell 0417 545 814.

To support  financially this ministry, you may give through my Email address.

heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com.

Bless and Thankyou. 🌹

Let the beauty of the Lord be seen in you.

To read more studies, visit the website address. lightinthedarkness152884863Wordpress.com

SPEAKING IN TONGUES.

PRAYING IN TONGUES.

1. Praying in tongues brings forth the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Read Romans chapter 8:26. Amplified Version.

This verse tells you to pray in the Spirit (tongues) during times of weakness. You may be so stressed that you can’t find the Words in English to express to the Lord how you feel.

The Holy Spirit will come to your aid and strengthen you, and He will pray to the Father for you with yearning and groanings too deep for utterance.

He will answer your prayers through Scriptures or directly into your mind. He will comfort you in your sorrow and teach you what to say and do in that time of trauma.

Read John chapter

16: 2.

“He will lead you to pray for others that need His Grace and make known to you what is happening.“

2, Praying in Tongues brings forth fresh revelation of God’s plans for your future, for your life.

See 1 Corinthians chapter 4:2.

“You do not speak to men but to God to guide you, because  no one can catch or understand His meaning, because in the Holy Spirit you utter truths and hidden things that are not obvious to your understanding.”

We are so quick to run to men for guidance instead of asking the Holy Spirit for His wisdom. You must not bypass God or His Word to find instructions or insight into your problem. We can do this by daily consistent prayer in the Holy Spirit. You then begin to catch His understanding of the deep things of God.

Jeremiah chapter 33:3.

“Call unto me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you do not know.“

Here in John is a wonderful promise for you to claim and live.

John chapter 16: 12-14.

“The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth.“

Satan will lie to you directly, or through other well-meaning,  uninformed Christians. Your feelings can also lead you astray.

I am still learning this myself. It’s so easy to text or phone someone for help before praying first.

So, you pray in tongues because the answers from physical agents are often incorrect.                 

But the Holy Spirit will through your spirit and into your mind lead you into “all truth.”

Paul prayed that … “The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the God of Glory that He may grant you the Spirit of Wisdom and revelation into the deep knowledge of Him, that He will grant unto you  a spirit of wisdom to make His will known to you. He will fill your eyes of your heart so you can know the hope to which he has called you.“

That has to be of God!

3. PRAYING IN TONGUES EDIFIES YOU.

That means the Holy Spirit builds you up from within. You, in turn, build up the faith in others.

1 Corinthians chapter  14:4.

He strengthens, encourages, activates, stirs you up with power and authority. He leads people to Christ through you. He heals the sick and raises the dead. He gives you the boldness to preach the Gospel and cast out demons. 

Not only that, the Holy Spirit will improve your memory so you can easily recall the scriptures. John 14:26 He does so much more.

Friends, the promise of the Holy Spirit is for you, your children and grandchildren. To all that call upon the Name of the Lord Acts 2: 39.

Oh, that you will receive the baptism  Holy Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:14.

HAVE YOU BEEN BLESSED with this yet another free gift? It is yours for the asking!

Amen.

To read more studies:

Website Address: lightinthedarkness152884863. WordPress.

For financial support, please email for instructions.

heatherdalzell777@Gmail.com

To comment:Heather Dalzell SMS 0417 545 814.

SIGNS AND WONDERS,

Through you the believer.

Last time in our mini-Bible study, we discussed how God uses people to spread the Good News of the Gospel.

We looked at the role of Evangelist and the Soul Winner and concluded that both are the same though having different titles.

Both have a burden and a passion to win souls.

Both are willing to make this a priority and will cast aside other desires to accomplish this end.

The Evangelist goes a step further than the Soul Winner and accomplishes this by doing it in a full time capacity. Whereas the soul winner may be employed in a secular job and works within those confines.

The Evangelist reaches crowds of people for Christ.

The Soul Winner tends to reach people in small groups and works on a one-on- one basis.

Both are gifted by the Holy Spirit and both are faithful to their calling. One is not more important than the other.

Today, we look particularly at verse seventeen, where it is prophesied that as the ”believer” you will see excellent signs and miracles that confirm the Gospel.

You, just an ordinary believer without credentials or letters after your name, can be used by God to perform miracles, signs and wonders in the Name of Jesus.

You believe that Jesus is active within you.

You are ‘Christ’ to the sick, the tormented and those who need salvation.

Salvation in Greek is interpreted as … “SOZO”meaning  

SAVED, DELIVERED, HEALED AND PROSPERED.               

It means that Jesus rescued us from the grip of Satan, who is out to totally destroy our lives. All this is a part of setting up God’s Kingdom on this earth.

I am a ‘believer’ and because God told me in this passage that He will do it through me, I have stepped out with fear and trembling (at first) and laid hands on the needy. I have been delighted to see miracles happen. I’m not a healer, nor an exorcist  (a deliverer of demons). I’m ‘little-ol-me’ stepping out into the unknown according to God’s Word by faith, knowing that: “Greater is He that is in me than He that is in the World.”

I am not sure why some people are not healed, but that doesn’t hinder my zeal or dampen my enthusiasm. All I know is God told me to share the Gospel and- 

“HE ALSO WILL DO   IT!”

A CLOSER LOOK!

As  a believer (you) shall …

1. Cast out devils.

2. You will speak in languages you never learned.                      (My experience).

3. You shall be safe from the deadly venum of snakes and scorpions. (Paul was unaffected by a snake bite.)

4. If you are compelled by your persecutor to drink deadly poison it will not harm you.

You shall lay hands on the sick (in Jesus Name) and they will recover. (Jesus Himself is the true example). 

So, as a believer you can through Jesus Christ accomplish all these things. But you have to exercise faith (take a risk). And step out of your comfort zone and do this.

Really, it should be normal Christian behaviour!!

You will feel an unction in your spirit to speak to this one or that one. Forget about yourself and think of that person is destined for Hell if you do not witness about Jesus.

Yes, you will mess up and fail due to nervousness and forget what you wanted  to say. That’s ok, If God used a donkey to speak to Balam he will speak through you.

He, despite your faults, will honour His Word. Remember, He promised never to leave you or forsake you.

I made all kinds of foibles when I first began to soul win. Now it is easy as having a cup of tea!

If you step out to reach the lost, having a burden for them. He will put them in your face!!

It is a great privilege, and an excellent cure for depression, because you will be filled with joy when someone trusts the Lord.

Let me suggest that you start today. Please find the relevant verses and jot them down. Create your personal handout tract, including the prayer of salvation, and have it printed and hand it out to as many people as possible.

The Great Commission is for you. So go out into your world and preach the Gospel, and I promise miracles will happen, and people will be brought out of the darkness into His marvellous light.

Amen.

Any comments? Feel free to text me on SMS  Heather Dalzell.

04 17 545 814.

For financial support for this ministry you may contact me through Email and I will share a safe way to give. Thank you and may God bless you.