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Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
1 Corinthians 15:33 (1 Corinthians 15:33)
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Daily Light on the Daily Path
by Samuel Bagster
Daily Reading for March 28th
John 11:11 This He said, and after that He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I go, so that I may awaken him out of sleep."
1 Thessalonians 4:13,14 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. • For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
1 Corinthians15:16-18,20 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; • and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. • Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. • But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep.
Joshua 4:1,3,7 Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, • and command them, saying, 'Take up for yourselves twelve stones from here out of the middle of the Jordan, from the place where the priests' feet are standing firm, and carry them over with you and lay them down in the lodging place where you will lodge tonight.'" • then you shall say to them, 'Because the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off.' So these stones shall become a memorial to the sons of Israel forever."
Acts 2:32 "This Jesus God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses.
Acts 10:41 not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.
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1 Corinthians 15:55 reminds all of us that death and the grave do not have victory over us if we are saved. 1 Corinthians 15:55 reminds all of us that death and the grave do not have victory over us if we are saved.
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1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (King James Version)
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My Monday Daily Blessings
August 15, 2022
Be still quiet your heart and mind, the LORD is here, loving you talking to you...........
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic Observance) Lectionary 612, Cycle C
First Reading: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth. Then another sign appeared in the sky; it was a huge red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on its heads were seven diadems. Its tail swept away a third of the stars in the sky and hurled them down to the earth.
Then the dragon stood before the woman about to give birth, to devour her child when she gave birth. She gave birth to a son, a male child, destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God and his throne. The woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by God.
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have salvation and power come, and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed One.”
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16
"The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold."
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27
Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man.
For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order:
Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over the Kingdom to his God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and power.
For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death, for “he subjected everything under his feet.”
Verse before the Gospel:
R: Alleluia, Alleluia
"Mary is taken up to heaven; a chorus of angels exults."
R: Alleluia, Alleluia
**Gospel: Luke 1:39-56
Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.”
Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
Meditation:
How strong is your hope in the promises of God? Mary is a model of faith and hope for us. And she is among "the first-fruits" of "all those who belong to Jesus" and who share in his triumph (1 Corinthians15:20-24). There is a venerable tradition dating back to the early church which marks Mary's "falling asleep" (called the Feast of Dormition in many Eastern churches) and her heavenly birthday when she was received into heaven. Her reception into heaven is seen as a sign to all believing Christians of the promise Jesus made that we too would be received into paradise. At the last supper Jesus told his disciples that he would prepare a place for them in his Father's house. "And when I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also" (John 14:3).
The Holy Spirit makes faith come alive within us What enabled Mary to grow in faith and to persevere in hope in the face of obstacles and trials? The Gospel of Luke reveals the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in Mary's life. When Elizabeth and Mary greeted one another they were filled with the Holy Spirit and with a joyful anticipation of the fulfillment of God's promise to give a Savior. John the Baptist, even before the birth of the Messiah, pointed to his coming and leapt for joy in the womb of his mother as the Holy Spirit revealed to him the presence of the Anointed King in the womb of Mary.
Those who are humble and hungry for God receive his Spirit The Holy Spirit is God's gift to us to enable us to know and experience the indwelling presence of God and the power of his kingdom. The Holy Spirit is the way in which God reigns within each of us. Mary accepted her mission with uncompromising faith and obedience. She acted with unwavering trust and faith because she believed that God would fulfill the word he had spoken. Her great hymn of praise echoes the song of Hannah (see 1 Samuel 2:1-10) and proclaims the favor of the Lord: God exalts the lowly and he fills the hungry.
The Holy Spirit fills us with the joy and hope of heaven The Holy Spirit is ever ready to renew your faith and hope in God's promises and to make you strong in love for God and your neighbor. Do you live in the joy and confidence of God's indwelling presence with you through his Holy Spirit?
Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me joy in seeking you more closely. Increase my faith in all your promises, my hope in the joys of heaven, and my love for You as my All.
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Lectionary for Mass for use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, copyright (c) 2001, 1998, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain (c) 1968, 1981, 1997, international committee on english in the liturgy, Inc All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner
**Meditations may be freely reprinted and translated into other languages for non-profit use only. Please cite copyright and original source. Copyright 2021 Daily Scripture Readings and Meditation, dailyscripture.net author Don Schwager
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KEEP THE RIGHT KIND OF FRIENDS
Bishop David Abioye “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners” (1 Corinthians15:33).You must be careful in having friends, even in the house of God. Are you surprised to hear that? Well, the fact remains that there are ungodly Christians and many unwittingly make friends with them in church. Those you run with or move with in church matter because they can either take you up or…
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Jesus said: lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen Free Grace; Once Saved, Always Saved because Everlasting Life IS Everlasting when you BELIEVE on Jesus and His finished work on the Cross. 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. John 3:16 that Christ DIED for our SINS according to the scriptures; And that he was BURIED, and that he ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the scriptures: 1 Corinthians15:3,4. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. John 6:47 For BY GRACE are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the GIFT of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQxetoYnwNo/?utm_medium=tumblr
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The following reflection is courtesy of Don Schwager © 2021. Don's website is located at Dailyscripture.net
Meditation: How does God bring us into an inseparable bond of love and unity with himself? God is a covenant-maker who draws men and women to himself in a bond of peace and friendship. God established a covenant with his people when he freed them from slavery in Egypt and brought them to his holy mountain at Sinai. "I will be your God, and you will be my people" (Exodus 6:7; Leviticus 26:12). But his people time and again broke covenant with him and did not follow his ways (Jeremiah 31:32) - "each did what was right in his or her own eyes" (Judges 17:26 and 21:25). God, nonetheless, continued to send his prophets to draw his people back.
A new and everlasting covenant
When the prophet Jeremiah was sent to the exiles to offer them a message of hope and restoration, he spoke of a new covenant that would surpass the previous covenant which God had made. God intended to establish a new and everlasting covenant that would wipe away the sins of his people and open the way to God's throne of mercy and grace (his undeserved favor and blessing). This new covenant would be sealed with the blood of the perfect sacrifice that Jesus would offer to the Father when he died upon the cross to atone for our sins. At the beginning of Jesus' ministry John the Baptist prophetically pointed to Jesus as the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, was sent from the Father in heaven to became a man for our sake so he could as man offer the one perfect sacrifice that would unite us with God and give us everlasting life.
Jesus' hour of glory
Shortly before the Jewish feast of Passover, Jesus announced to his disciples that the "hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified" (John 12:23). The Son of Man is a prophetic title for the Messiah recorded in the prophecy of Daniel (see the Book of Daniel 7:13-14). In Jesus' time the Jewish people were looking for a Messiah who would set them free from the oppressive rule of Rome. Jesus came to set people free from the worst oppression of all - the tyranny of endless slavery to sin, Satan, and death. Jesus came to bring us into a new covenant relationship with God that would not end with death but lead to eternal life.
Jesus announced to his followers that when "he would be lifted up from the earth, he would draw all people to himself" (John 12:32). What did Jesus mean by the expression of being "lifted up" and "drawing people to himself"? When a great leader won a complete and decisive conquest over his enemies and brought freedom and peace to his people, he was crowned and given a new title, as Victor, Savior, and Deliverer of the people. A conquering ruler was robed in royal splendor and raised up and enthroned on high in the sight of his people.
Victory through suffering and the cross
How did Jesus fulfill his mission as the Anointed (Messiah) King who came to bring victory and freedom for his people? Jesus knew that the only way to decisive victory for God's kingdom on the earth would be through his voluntary suffering and death on the cross. Jesus described his willingness to go to the cross as his "hour of glory" (John 12:23) when he would fulfill his Father's will and accomplish the mission entrusted to him. Jesus saw his death on the cross as triumph over the powers of sin and Satan's forces of darkness. The real enemy that Jesus came to overcome was Satan who tempts the human race to rebel against God and his commands in order to create their own destiny through sinful pride and disobedience. Jesus took our sins upon himself and nailed them to the cross to set us free from condemnation to death and destruction, and the eternal consequence of separation from God.
"Unless the grain of wheat dies..."
How can suffering and death bring life and freedom? Jesus used the illustration of the "grain of wheat" to show how God brings life from death and good fruit through patience and suffering. Seeds by themselves are worthless and lifeless. Only when the seed is destroyed by burying it in the ground, can it rise to new life and bear fruit.
What is the analogy which Jesus alludes to in the image of the grain of wheat that must first die in order to rise to new life and bear good fruit? Is this simply a veiled reference to his own impending death on the cross and to his resurrection? Or does Jesus have another kind of "death and rebirth" in mind for his disciples as well? Jesus, no doubt, had both meanings in mind. Jesus' obedience and death on the cross obtain for us freedom and new life in the Holy Spirit. His cross frees us from the tyranny of sin and death and shows us the way of perfect love and readiness to lay down our lives in sacrificial service for the good of others.
A new "creation" in Christ
If we want to receive the abundant new life and the fruit of the Spirit which the Lord Jesus freely offers us, then the "outer shell" of our fallen sinful nature must first be broken and be put to death. In baptism our "old nature" which was enslaved by sin is buried with Christ so we may rise to new life with Christ through the cleansing waters of baptism. Paul the Apostle describes this death and rebirth in Christ as a "new creation" which Christ accomplishes in us through the power of his saving death and resurrection (2 Corinthians 5:17).
This process of death to the "old fallen self" is both a one-time event which occurs in our baptism, and it is also a daily, on-going cycle of growth in which the Holy Spirit buries us more deeply into Jesus' death to sin so we might rise anew in the power of God's love, righteousness (moral goodness), and holiness. There is a great paradox here. Death leads to life. When we "die" to our selves - to our rebellious sinful nature and willful rejection of God's commandments - we receive God's forgiveness and the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit which frees us to love and serve others, and follow God faithfully. It is God's free gift of grace (his blessing and favor towards us) and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live and serve joyfully as sons and daughters of God.
Pruning and bearing good fruit in Christ
How can I practically "die" to myself so that the Lord Jesus can live in me and transform me into his likeness and holiness? It certainly means that what is contrary to God's will must be "put to death" within me. God gives us grace to say "yes" to his will and the strength we need to reject whatever is contrary to his commands and plan for our lives. The Lord Jesus promises that we will bear much "fruit" for him, if we choose to deny ourselves for his sake and embrace his will for our lives.
Jesus used strong language to describe the kind of self-denial he had in mind for his disciples. "He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life" (John 12:25). What did Jesus mean when he said that a follower of Christ must hate himself or herself? The expression to hate something often meant to prefer less. Jesus says that nothing should get in the way of our preferring him and the will of our heavenly Father above all else. Paul the Apostle reminds us that "what is sown in the earth is subject to decay, what rises is incorruptible" (1 Corinthians15:42). Do you believe in the power and victory of Christ's saving cross and resurrection? And are you ready to reject whatever is contrary to God's commands and to trust him for the strength and joy to embrace his will for your life?
"Lord Jesus, let me be wheat sown in the earth, to be harvested for you. I want to follow wherever you lead me. Give me fresh hope and joy in serving you all the days of my life."
The following reflection is from One Bread, One Body courtesy of Presentation Ministries © 2021.
DEATH-DEFYING LOVE
“I solemnly assure you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit. The man who loves his life loses it, while the man who hates his life in this world preserves it to life eternal.” —John 12:24-25
During His public ministry, Jesus repeatedly spoke of His suffering and death. His disciples usually ignored these references to death. They probably rightly reasoned that, if their Master would die a painful death, they, His disciples, would die in a similar way. Naturally, they didn’t want to face death, especially a painful death. Nonetheless, Jesus challenges us to face death and escape the lifelong slavery due to the fear of death (Heb 2:15).
We can face death because of our faith in Jesus, “the Resurrection and the Life” (Jn 11:25), and because of our love for Him. We know not only that Jesus has conquered death (see 1 Cor 15:54ff), but also that He loves us and will raise us from the dead. Like St. Francis of Assisi, we see death as our friend, even as our sister (see Catechism, 1014). In Jesus’ love, death is not the end of life but the end of sin, suffering, and death. In Jesus’ love, death is the beginning of perfect love, peace, and joy.
Therefore, “every action of yours, every thought, should be those of one who expects to die before the day is out. Death would have no great terrors for you if you had a quiet conscience...Then why not keep clear of sin instead of running away from death? If you aren’t fit to face death today, it’s very unlikely you will be tomorrow...” (Catechism, 1014).
In these last two weeks of Lent, obey the Lord to deepen your love for Him so it will stand up to death and overcome it.
Prayer: Father, thank You for saving me from death.
Promise: “I — once I am lifted up from earth — will draw all men to Myself.” —Jn 12:32
Praise: Lord Jesus, You strengthen us during Lent. All praise to You!
Reference:
Rescript: "In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant the Nihil Obstat for One Bread, One Body covering the period from February 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021. Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio March 31, 2020"
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behind the lyrics of "Sign Of The Times"
While i was on the bus on my way home from work i was listening to ‘SOTT’. Something hits me about what exactly the song is about. I’m going to explain below what crossed my mind and how i see it’s similarity to biblical references of “end times” since i'am a Christian i'am full aware of end times or the second coming of God and the signs that are going to happen until that day comes.
This is only my opinion. I’m not talking generally. Every person has it’s own understanding of this wonderful song. So let’s begin.
——————- Source: Google
sign of the times phrase of sign
1. something judged to exemplify or indicate the nature or qualiIty of a particular period, typically something unwelcome or unpleasant. “the theft was a sign of the times”
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2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.
——————- Harry talks about the meaning of ‘SOTT’:
He continued: “‘Sign of the Times’ came from ‘This isn’t the first time we’ve been in a hard time, and it’s not going to be the last time’. The song is written from a point of view as if a mother was giving birth to a child and there’s a complication. The mother is told, ‘The child is fine, but you’re not going to make it.’ The mother has five minutes to tell the child, ‘Go forth and conquer.‘”
Source: Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
—————- Lyric: Just stop your crying It’ll be alright
Source: Bible Matthew 24:29-30 Immediately after the distress of those days “ ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ 30 “At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn.
My POV: The bible said that ‘end times’ will be the destruction of ungodly men. Which means in this time of our lives there’s a lot of ungodly people who causes terror attacks and shootings and bombings. The lyric Harry sang ” It’ll be alright” it’s because ‘end times’ is actually the new beginning for God’s people in heaven,to live an eternal life peacefuly. No pain, no tears no deaths.
————— Lyric: Welcome to the final show
Source: Bible
1 Corinthians15:23-24 But each in his own turn: Christ, the first fruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.
MY P.O.V: “ welcome to the final show” for this lyric sounds like the second coming of God or what we called “end times”.
———– Lyric: You can’t bribe the door on your way to the sky
Source: Bible
Matthew 19:23-24 And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
————- Lyric: You look pretty good down here But you ain’t really good
Source: Bible
Jeremiah 22:3 ‘Thus says the LORD, “Do justice and righteousness, and deliver the one who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor Also do not mistreat or do violence to the stranger, the orphan, or the widow; and do not shed innocent blood in this place.
Lyric: Breaking though the atmosphere, And things look pretty good from here
Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
MY P.O.V: This lyric ” You look pretty good down here But you ain’t really good" describes the life in this world. The verses above the cruelty of the world it’s like no matter how much you want to make the world a better place it will never be because of ungodly, sinners, or illuminati people who trying to manipulate the minds of humans. The second verse is about the life you will have in heaven and it’s pretty good from here 😊
———— Lyric: Why are we always stuck and running from The bullets, the bullets
Source: Bible
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. - John 16:33
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. - 2 Corinthians 10:3
MY P.O.V This lyric describes us running away from the bad people who keep trying to back us down, or hatred, grudge, jealousy, bully, wars, death who are guns loaded with bullets of life.
———- Lyric: Have the time of your life
Source: Bible
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16
MY P.O.V Have the time of your life = Eternity Eternity = God
———- Lyric: Remember everything will be alright We can meet again somewhere Somewhere far away from here
MY P.O.V sign of the times = death / terrorism/ violence/ end times
remember it will be alright = because with death or end times there is a new beginning, new life, no mourning, grief, hatred.
Somewhere far away from here = heaven.
———- Lyric: They told me that the end is near
Source: Bible
Matthew 24:36 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Matthew 24:14 :And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
———– Lyric: We gotta get away
Source: Bible Philippians 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for.
MY P.O.V Lastly for this lyric “we gotta get away” is to escape from this world full of cruelty.
———– If you reading this thank you for coming this far. I know this is too long. I really tried my best to put these wordings together. I’m not telling you to believe what i believe each one of us has their own beliefs and interpretation. I just want to share my understanding of this great song who i’m really obsessed right now. So thank you! p.s sorry if there’s any grammatical errors. english is not my native language 😊 p.s.s you don’t have to die or to suffer to experience God’s love and to have eternal it doesn’t work that way. All you have to do is to have faith in him, trust him, and make him as your Savior and you surely will have an eternal life. God bless 😊
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Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)
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A Photo Captured by a skeptic of Jesus appearing on stage as Prophesied by David E. Taylor
“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth..” -Acts 9:3,4.
Jesus Appears Face-to-Face on Stage in Taylor, MI working with David E. Taylor
Jesus appears openly on the stage, working with David E. Taylor at the 2015 National Crusade Against Cancer! Captured on Photo! After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; 1 Corinthians15:6 In 2015, the Lord promised David E. Taylor that He would make a notable appearance at the Crusade Against Cancer, and stand on the stage to touch the people Himself. He prophesied on June 17th, 2015, saying “The Lord said to me, just a few days ago, He said tell them, I am going to make another appearance in this building on earth again, during the Cancer Crusade.” On August 7th, 2015, the Lord fulfilled His promise! As he stepped off the platform, he said, “There He (Jesus) is, yes…the Lord just walked on the stage, I honor you Lord. The Lord just told me to get off
the stage.” As David E. Taylor called people to go up, they fell under the power of the Lord’s touch! At this moment, a skeptic in the congregation who did not believe the Lord was there, took a picture. To her amazement, Jesus was seen standing in the exact place where David E. Taylor said that He was standing! There was one person who did not fall during this visitation, a pastor from Japan. As you can see, the man is seen standing on the side of Jesus, proving that this picture was taken at the exact moment of Christ visitation! The Lord is seen standing in His glorified resurrected bright body with His arms outstretched towards the people blessing them, just like David E. Taylor prophesied!
Captured Live on Photo as prophesied by David E. Taylor

Young man has a dream about Jesus appearing in service the night before Jesus Appeared on Stage
Jesus Appears to a Young Man in a Dream Promising to Appear with David E. Taylor on the Stage A young man was watching the 2015 Crusade Against Cancer on TV in North Carolina. The night before the 3rd service, he had a dream, Jesus appeared to him saying “I am going to appear on stage tomorrow night with Apostle Taylor.” The young man testified that the exact way the picture came out from the skeptic is exactly how the Lord appeared and looked like in the dream! filled His promise. As he stepped off the platform, he said, “There He (Jesus) is, yes…the Lord just walked on the stage, I honor you Lord. The Lord just told me to get off the stage.” During this holy moment, the Lord would have him call certain people up on the stage. As the people went up, they fell under the power of the Lord’s touch! At this moment, a skeptic in the congregation who did not believe that the Lord was there, took a picture. To her amazement, Jesus was seen standing in the exact place where David E. Taylor said that He was standing! There was one person who did not fall during this visitation, a pastor from Japan who ended up staying standing while the Lord was touching the people. As you can see, the man is seen standing on the side of Jesus, proving that this picture was taken at the exact moment of Christ visitation! The Lord is seen standing in His glorified resurrected bright body with His arms outstretched towards the people blessing them, just like David E. Taylor prophesied! Jesus Appears to Young Man in a Dream – Validating His Promised Visitation to David E. Taylor! A young man was watching the 2015 Crusade Against Cancer with his family in North Carolina. Thursday night of the Crusade, he fell asleep and had a dream. In the dream, Jesus appeared to him in a white robe with His arms outstretched smiling! Jesus spoke to him and said, “I am going to appear on stage tomorrow night with Apostle Taylor.” The young man testified that the exact way the picture came out is exactly how the Lord appeared and looked in the dream! This is another sure proof that David E. Taylor is the Lord’s face to face prophet and that He see’s the Lord just like he tells the people. the Lord would have him call certain people up on the stage.

Photo was taken from the moment Jesus Appeared on stage and the skeptic took the picture
David E. Taylor, as a face to face prophet, told the people where the Lord was standing on the stage. As the people went up, they fell under the power of the Lord’s touch! At this moment, a skeptic in the congregation who did not believe that the Lord was there, took a picture. To her amazement, Jesus was seen standing in the exact place where David E. Taylor said he was standing! There was one person who did not fall during this visitation, while others fell under the power. A pastor from Japan was standing the whole time while the Lord was touching the people. As you can see, the man is seen standing on the side of Jesus, proving that this picture was taken at the exact moment of Christ visitation! The Lord is seen standing in His glorified resurrected bright body with His arms outstretched towards the people! This is the posture of releasing a blessing! Jesus is seen blessing His people, just like David E. Taylor prophesied! Jesus Appears to Young Man in a Dream – Validating His Promised Visitation to David E. Taylor! A young man was watching the 2015 Crusade Against Cancer with his family in North Carolina. Thursday night of the Crusade, he fell asleep and had a dream. In the dream, Jesus appears to him in a white robe with His arms outstretched smiling! Jesus speaks to him and says, “I am going to appear on stage tomorrow night with Apostle Taylor.” The young man testified that the exact way the picture came out is exactly how the Lord appeared and looked like in the dream!
Photo of the Service after Jesus appeared and touched his people
This is another sure proof that David E. Taylor is the Lord’s face to face prophet and that He see’s the Lord just like he tells the people. Scriptures to confirm that it is Biblical for Jesus to appear in His glorified bright body to a person, or group of people, and that Christ would make them fall or slain to the ground: Jesus appears to Paul on the Road to Damascus: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth..Acts 9:3,4 John fell down at the feet of Jesus on the Isle of Patmos And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: Revelation 1:17 A Group of Soldiers Fell Down Before Christ As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. John 18:6 Jesus even appeared to 500 brethren at one time! After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; 1 Corinthians15:6 towards the people! This is the posture of releasing a blessing! Jesus is seen blessing His people, just like David E. Taylor prophesied! This is another sure proof that David E. Taylor is the Lord’s face to face prophet and that He see’s the Lord just like he tells the people. Scriptures to confirm that it is Biblical for Jesus to appear in His glorified bright body to a person, or group of people, and that Christ would make them fall or slain to the ground: Jesus appears to Paul on the Road to Damascus: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth..Acts 9:3,4 John fell down at the feet of Jesus on the Isle of Patmos And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: Revelation 1:17 A Group of Soldiers Fell Down Before Christ As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. John 18:6 Jesus even appeared to 500 brethren at one time! After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; 1 Corinthians15:6 The Father Is Pouring Himself Out For the Greatest End-Time Harvest!
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written by Will Schumaker
Paul states when the last trumpet sounds we shall be transformed into our immortal, incorruptible bodies.
1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 1 Corinthians15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
He specifically says it will happen at the last trumpet. The book of Revelation lists a last trumpet being sounded, the seventh and final trumpet. Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 11:16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Revelation 11:17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. Revelation 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. Revelation 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. Note specifically what John states happens at the 7th trumpet sounding in Revelation 11:18. This seems to match perfectly to what Paul says will happen at the last trump in 1 Corinthians 15:52. “and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great” What further stands out to me is that 1 Corinthians 15:52 is verse 28771. Revelation 11:18 is verse 30891. They differ by 2120 verses. Revelation 11:18 is verse 212 from the end. So what would be so special about the number 212? 212 is related to the number 666. If the diameter of a circle is 212 then the circumference is 666. 666 is the beast. 212 is the Rapture. When 212 or the time for the Rapture hits completion the fullness of 666 is complete just like the circle is complete. I think of what Paul says in Thessalonians: 2 Thessalonians 2:6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Another characteristic of the number 212 is it is the boiling point of water at sea level. Water is associated with the beast if revelation. The beast comes out of the sea. Rev 13:1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Mystery Babylon, the harlot church sits upon many waters. Rev 17:1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: She also is described as sitting on the beast. Rev 17:3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. Therefore Mystery Babylon sits upon many waters-which is the beast-which are the nations. Rev 17:15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. There is one verse in the Bible which I could find doing a search of waters boiling. Isaiah 64:2 As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence! This verse is sandwiched between 2 verses about God descending: Isaiah 64:1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, Isaiah 64:3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence. So when God descends the fire burneth causing the waters to boil (waters are nations in revelation) so that the nations will tremble at God’s presence. Fire symbolizes purification and judgement in the bible. The earth is to be cleansed by fire to purify it. God’s wrath is his judgement on the nations. The 7 trumpets are the last call to repentance. Trumpets are for warnings, battle cries and assemblies. John says the mystery of God is finished at the 7th trumpet. Rev 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. The mystery of God is the church. Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: John sure seems to tell us when the seventh trumpet sounds-on a future Day of Atonement. Rev 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. Only on the Day of Atonement would the ark of the testament be able to be seen by anyone. The high priest could only enter here 1 time a year. The Day of Atonement is also known as the day of vengeance. Isaiah 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; We are told we will be hid in the day of His wrath or anger. Strong’s H639=anger , wrath Zephaniah 2:3 Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger. Rev 11:18 says the 7th trumpet brings in God’s wrath, which are the seven bowls or vials of revelation. Rev 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. The seven bowls of wrath are presented in Rev 15 which again refers to the Day of Atonement when “no man may enter” as per Leveticus 16:17 describing the Day of Atonementt ritual. Lev 16:17 And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel. Rev 15:1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. 1 Rev 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. Rev 15:3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Rev 15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest. Rev 15:5 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in Heaven was opened: Rev 15:6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. Rev 15:7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. Rev 15:8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. Again the difference between Rev 11:18 and 1 Cor 15:52 is 2120. And it sure seems like God is saying it will happen on the Day of Atonement because the ark of the testament is seen in Rev 11:18. There is only 1 word in the Bible with a gematria of 2120. It is the word “gold” in this verse describing the covering of the ark of testament (covenant). Hebrews 9:4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;
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Wednesday (August 15): "He who is mighty has done great things for me"
Scripture: Luke 1:39-56 (alternate readings: Luke 11:27-28, Matthew 18:15-20)
39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord." 46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, 52 he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever." 56 And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27
20 Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 "For God has put all things in subjection under his feet." But when it says, "All things are put in subjection under him," it is plain that he is excepted who put all things under him. Meditation: How strong is your hope in the promises of God? Mary is a model of faith and hope for us. And she is among "the first-fruits" of "all those who belong to Jesus" and who share in his triumph (1 Corinthians15:20-24). There is a venerable tradition dating back to the early church which marks Mary's "falling asleep" (called the Feast of Dormition in many Eastern churches) and her heavenly birthday when she was received into heaven. Her reception into heaven is seen as a sign to all believing Christians of the promise Jesus made that we too would be received into paradise. At the last supper Jesus told his disciples that he would prepare a place for them in his Father's house. "And when I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also" (John 14:3).
The Holy Spirit makes faith come alive within us What enabled Mary to grow in faith and to persevere in hope in the face of obstacles and trials? The Gospel of Luke reveals the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in Mary's life. When Elizabeth and Mary greeted one another they were filled with the Holy Spirit and with a joyful anticipation of the fulfillment of God's promise to give a Savior. John the Baptist, even before the birth of the Messiah, pointed to his coming and leapt for joy in the womb of his mother as the Holy Spirit revealed to him the presence of the Anointed King in the womb of Mary.
Those who are humble and hungry for God receive his Spirit The Holy Spirit is God's gift to us to enable us to know and experience the indwelling presence of God and the power of his kingdom. The Holy Spirit is the way in which God reigns within each of us. Mary accepted her mission with uncompromising faith and obedience. She acted with unwavering trust and faith because she believed that God would fulfill the word he had spoken. Her great hymn of praise echoes the song of Hannah (see 1 Samuel 2:1-10) and proclaims the favor of the Lord: God exalts the lowly and he fills the hungry.
The Holy Spirit fills us with the joy and hope of heaven The Holy Spirit is ever ready to renew your faith and hope in God's promises and to make you strong in love for God and your neighbor. Do you live in the joy and confidence of God's indwelling presence with you through his Holy Spirit?
"Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me joy in seeking you more closely. Increase my faith in all your promises, my hope in the joys of heaven, and my love for You as my All."
Psalm 45:9b-15
9b at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. 10 Hear, O daughter, consider, and incline your ear; forget your people and your father's house; 11 and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him; 12 the people of Tyre will sue your favor with gifts, the richest of the people 13 with all kinds of wealth. The princess is decked in her chamber with gold-woven robes; 14 in many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions, her escort, in her train. 15 With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.
Daily Quote from the early church fathers: Christ the fruit of the faithful, by Ambrose of Milan (339-397 A.D) "You see that Mary did not doubt but believed and therefore obtained the fruit of faith. 'Blessed … are you who have believed.' But you also are blessed who have heard and believed. For a soul that has believed has both conceived and bears the Word of God and declares his works. Let the soul of Mary be in each of you, so that it magnifies the Lord. Let the spirit of Mary be in each of you, so that it rejoices in God (Luke 1:46-47). She is the one mother of Christ according to the flesh, yet Christ is the Fruit of all according to faith. Every soul receives the Word of God, provided that, undefiiled and unstained by vices, it guards its purity with inviolate modesty. (excerpt from EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 2.26)
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Like a bride waiting for her groom We'll be at Church ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing "even so come"! 1 Corinthians 11:26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.1 Corinthians15:23-24 But each in his own turn: Christ, the first fruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.Philippians 1:10 So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ - to the glory and praise of God. #PandemoniumBroken #Revelations12v11 #1John4
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My Sunday Daily Blessings
August 15, 2021
Be still quiet your heart and mind, the LORD is here, loving you talking to you...........
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic Observance) Mass During the Day Lectionary 622, Cycle B
First Reading: Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab
God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth. Then another sign appeared in the sky; it was a huge red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on its heads were seven diadems. Its tail swept away a third of the stars in the sky and hurled them down to the earth.
Then the dragon stood before the woman about to give birth, to devour her child when she gave birth. She gave birth to a son, a male child, destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God and his throne. The woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by God.
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have salvation and power come, and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed One.”
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16
"The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold."
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27
Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over the Kingdom to his God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death, for “he subjected everything under his feet.”
Verse before the Gospel:
Alleluia, Alleluia
"Mary is taken up to heaven; a chorus of angels exults."
Alleluia, Alleluia
Gospel: Luke 1:39-56
Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
**Meditation:
How strong is your hope in the promises of God? Mary is a model of faith and hope for us. And she is among "the first-fruits" of "all those who belong to Jesus" and who share in his triumph (1 Corinthians15:20-24). There is a venerable tradition dating back to the early church which marks Mary's "falling asleep" (called the Feast of Dormition in many Eastern churches) and her heavenly birthday when she was received into heaven. Her reception into heaven is seen as a sign to all believing Christians of the promise Jesus made that we too would be received into paradise. At the last supper Jesus told his disciples that he would prepare a place for them in his Father's house. "And when I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also" (John 14:3).
The Holy Spirit makes faith come alive within us What enabled Mary to grow in faith and to persevere in hope in the face of obstacles and trials? The Gospel of Luke reveals the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in Mary's life. When Elizabeth and Mary greeted one another they were filled with the Holy Spirit and with a joyful anticipation of the fulfillment of God's promise to give a Savior. John the Baptist, even before the birth of the Messiah, pointed to his coming and leapt for joy in the womb of his mother as the Holy Spirit revealed to him the presence of the Anointed King in the womb of Mary.
Those who are humble and hungry for God receive his Spirit The Holy Spirit is God's gift to us to enable us to know and experience the indwelling presence of God and the power of his kingdom. The Holy Spirit is the way in which God reigns within each of us. Mary accepted her mission with uncompromising faith and obedience. She acted with unwavering trust and faith because she believed that God would fulfill the word he had spoken. Her great hymn of praise echoes the song of Hannah (see 1 Samuel 2:1-10) and proclaims the favor of the Lord: God exalts the lowly and he fills the hungry.
The Holy Spirit fills us with the joy and hope of heaven The Holy Spirit is ever ready to renew your faith and hope in God's promises and to make you strong in love for God and your neighbor. Do you live in the joy and confidence of God's indwelling presence with you through his Holy Spirit?
Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me joy in seeking you more closely. Increase my faith in all your promises, my hope in the joys of heaven, and my love for You as my All.
Sources:
Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
**Meditations may be freely reprinted and translated into other languages for non-profit use only. Please cite copyright and original source. Copyright 2021 Daily Scripture Readings and Meditation, dailyscripture.net author Don Schwager
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But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians15:57, 58 (at Marysville Ford)
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