Because of Him

 The post for today is a little different than most. It's nice to write and express my words and thoughts but today I wanted to take it back to the source, I wanted to share the things I have learned from Jesus but instead of it being my own words, they are all verses. Often times we get lazy with reading His word, I completely include myself in this. But as I was reading yesterday I went through almost everything I have learned from Jesus and I decided to share it with you (the shorter version of course). Because of Him I am who I am today, and so are you. If you actually make it till the end hooray! But if you get tired or bored at least read the last 3 :)

"But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” -Ruth 1:16, 17

Because of Him I see the value of loyalty.

"And Esther won the favor of everyone who saw her." -Esther 2:15

Because of Him I find power, intelligence and independence in being a woman.

"Even if God kills me, I have hope in him;" -Job 13:15

 "The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part."- Job 42:12

Because of Him I know He will never forsake me. Even when the world around me is crumbling down around me I know he holds me with His left hand and will lift me up.

"You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed" -Psalm 10:17, 18

Because of Him I am not afraid to go running to him in tears and sadness in my heart because he listens to me

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” -Isaiah 6:8

Because of Him I am strong enough to say "send me"

"My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” -Daniel 6:22 

Because of Him not even the mouth of lions can prevail against me

The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” -Hosea 3:1

Because of Him, I know that love isn't always easy but it is always right and it covers a multitude of sins.

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” -Matthew 14:27

Because of Him I am not afraid to walk on waters. I am not a ship meant to stay at float on the shore, for I am made to sail in the vast ocean

The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment." -Matthew 15:25-28

Because of Him my faith is persistent

"All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them." -John 17:10

Because of Him his glory lives in me

Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:32, 39-43

Because of Him I know what true compassion and forgiveness looks like

"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."-John 19:3

Because of Him I know that love isn't what they show on movies or TV show and instead of the general 3 letter phrase "I love you", true love is shown on a bloody cross with an innocent man hanging on it for my sickness, my weakness,and my sin. With Him uttering the most beautiful 3 letter phrase possible "it is finished"

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:20

Because of Him death lost it's sting, and we will never be alone He is forever be with us till the end of age.

With Love & Grace -Diana C