The Word Illustrated #47--Strength in numbers

The Word Illustrated #47
© Pamyla Floyd
6/6/2010

Strength in numbers
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen – Matthew 28:20
satan is counting on us to NOT know the word of God, so that he can convince us that we do not matter—that we have messed up too badly, too many times etc. But if we confess our sins He is faithful to forgive and remember them no more. For those who desire mates, he tortures and makes them think that they are unworthy of being loved and will always be alone. He then separates us from everyone so that he can break us down completely, and throw us into the pit of depression.

If we allow pride to keep us from seeking help, we are giving him permission to steam roll over us! God promised to perfect those things concerning us, but we have to do our part too. We must seek to have a personal relationship with Him. We learn who He is through His word, and we get closer to Him through prayer.

No matter who you are, or what you are facing, if you are a born again believer in Christ, you are never alone. We have the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit and all the heavenly hosts with us.

Psalms 4:3 says the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself and that he will hear when we call Him. How awesome is that? Even more awesome is the fact that when Jesus was on the cross, He said “It is finished!” Healing is ours; we can be whole—spiritually, physically and mentally. We don’t have to suffer, and watch life pass us by, we are loved dearly. It is finished! You have the victory through Jesus Christ, and you are not alone.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, or want help in leading someone to Christ, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Psalms 34:6--This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles

John 10:28--And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand

Note: the illustrated image is of a man standing with clouds of confusion all around him. He is isolated as a result of allowing satan to drag him into the pit of despair.

The Word Illustrated #44--And a child shall lead them

The Word Illustrated #44
© Pamyla Floyd
5/18/2010

And a Child shall lead them

And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God—Luke 18:27

When I was growing up we stayed outside until the fireflies came out. We laughed and giggled until we were out of breath, and it didn’t matter how the day ended, we always knew that tomorrow would be better. And because we believed, it usually was. We jump roped, played jacks stones, and hopscotch learning organization and communication skills on the fly. On other days we rode our bikes, while pulling skaters behind us, letting the wind carry us and our imaginations from one world to the next.

Now, when I need a quick get-a-way, I sit in my office chair, close my eyes, and spin my way to the playground. As I praise God, I can see myself handing over a package to Him labeled THE CARES OF MY WORLD. When was the last time you put it all in His hands or danced before Him? I don’t remember anyone saying that becoming an adult also meant that we had to get old.

Jesus said that He came to give life MORE abundantly. How can we give our all when we are beat down, and dragging around, with no energy? What kind of witness is that for the kingdom? Who would want what we have? Children are carefree and giddy, full of wonder, anxious to please and eager to learn. WE must take better care of ourselves.

A 20 minute walk each day clears our head, helps us to spring out of bed a little faster each morning, it also puts a smile on our faces. Have you ever seen God bring one of your heart desires to life? As it begins to blossom, we recognize that only a loving Father could have done such a thing. And the most beautiful part is that we never expressed it out loud, and yet, He heard us. Wow what kind of love is that?

We must worship Him in spirit and in truth friends, and it is much easier to do when you come to Him with a heart as that of a child. I DARE you to seek and live a life of no limits in Christ! I believe that we can have a better childhood than the first one if are willing to go after it.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, or want help in leading someone to Christ, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto our children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? -- Matthew 7:1

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein -- Luke 18:17

Note: The image/illustration is of a boy dancing and enjoying life as we should!

The Word Illustrated #42--Dust off your gifts

The Word Illustrated #42
© Pamyla Floyd
5/3/2010

Dust off your gifts

A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men – Proverbs 18:16
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During these both rough and uncertain times, many of us are facing economic hardships that we might not otherwise have had to deal with. Even more of us however, have gifts that we have pushed deep into the back of the closet. They were probably not used in the areas we earned our living in. Some of us were told that we could never make a living do the very thing that we loved, and would do, for exactly nothing!

These are the gifts that I am speaking of, those we might not have even cared much for, but were good at. These could be the very things that God uses to bring us out of our personal economic depression. Reach back into the closet and dust off your gifts. They are needed now more than ever! If we ask, our Heavenly Father will show us a way to use them even now. Yield yourself to His Holy Spirit and He will show you the steps to take.

Some of us clean, sew, cook, repair, listen, teach well, among other things. Many times our gifts were laid aside because the income did not follow. I emplore to look again at the thing or things you put down. Ok, the income may not have followed before, but you are a new creature, with a different mindset. If the love is in the work, it will be noticed and the income will abundantly flow.

Take time to think about and be honest with yourself about the things you may not have necessarily cared for, but that you are good at. Go before the Lord in prayer, and go on from there. You never know which door is standing wide open waiting for only you to walk through it! Jesus promised a more abundant life, it is up to us to grab hold and possess it!

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, or want help in leading someone to Christ, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:
Proverbs 8:12—I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions

II Chronicles 15:7—Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded

Note: The illustration above is of a woman in thought, thinking about the gifts that she has laid aside.

The Word Illustrated #41
© Pamyla Floyd
4/27/2010

All signs point to Jesus

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect--
Matthew 24:24

The bible clearly states that there will be numerous signs that point to the end of time. Those who have received Christ will take notice, but not be moved by what they see or hear—unless their faith is shaky.

The world however, has an entirely diferent view. The long winter, rumors of
And the recent weather phenomeons are causing some to faint and fall away from the faith. The bible tells us that these are things that must take place. The deceiver wants us to feel hopeless and left behind by the Lord, it is not true.

I have had a couple of people write me to let me know that they are Jesus. The bible warns us that some will say He is here or there, but to stay still – we are warned against false prophets.

In the parable about the 10 virgins, 5 were wise – they prepared and were ready for the bridegroom. The other 5 were foolish – they left home with the oil left in their lamps and nothing extra. When they couldn’t get more from the 5 wise, they left searching for more, only to return to a closed door! We don’t want that to happen to us. The time to prepare and be ready for Christ’s return is now!

Jesus will return, just as the bible says, in the blink of an eye. When we see him every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that He is Lord! He
wants to have a right relationship with each of us. You will not pick up a newspaper or turn on CNN only to hear that Jesus was in Atlanta GA and has left already.

Please do not get caught up in what’s going on around you, and freaked out by what others are saying, or thinking. Read the word of God for yourself, our salvation is too precious to trust to hear say and gossip. Yes, there are many signs and wonders to behold, but their appearing does not mark the end. They are not the ones that point to the soon coming of our risen King.

I believe that when every one has heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, that is when He will return. No matter when that time is, it is nearer than when we first believed.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, or want help in leading someone to Christ, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:
Genesis 8:22--While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease

Matthew 24:6—And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet

Note: The image above is of a curvy watery arrow leaping from water and pointng toward the sky, it is a representation of the coming King, Jesus!

The Word Illustrated #40--You are God's somebody

The Word Illustrated #40
© Pamyla Floyd
4/19/2010

You are God's somebody

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee--Hebrews 13:5

There has been a deep famine the land over the past couple of years. Because of the shaking that has taken place, many feel they are faceless, lost, and that their lives are spinning out of control.

If our foundation is weak, nothing built on it will withstand the fires, floods nor storms that come our way. If we become led by our emotions, we can become overwhelmed and feel as if the dirt is being thrown over us. WE have to cast ALL of our cares on Jesus, the one who can, and will perfect all things concerning us.

No one or no thing can make us feel worthless without our permission. In II Corinthians 10:5, we are told to cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God and bring it into the captivity of Jesus Christ. We need to know what God says, so we can know the right move to make.

As we read His word, we see how God restores those who trust Him. It may normally take X amount of time to get a certain thing accomplished, but God can accelerate/quicken blessings into the lives of His children. When we are in His will, and pray believing that we receive what we ask, without doubting -- we open the door for Him to do miracles in our lives. All is well, you do matter, your life is not over. You are somebody in Christ. Trust HIm.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, or want help in leading someone to Christ, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:
Nehemiah 5:3--Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth (famine)

I Corinthians 1:27--But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Note: The image above is of a rotating 3D animal. It represents a person who feels invisible, lost, like their lives are spinning out of control

The Word Illustrated #39 -- What's it gonna take?

The Word Illustrated #39
© Pamyla Floyd
4/13/2010

What's it gonna take?

Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe--John 4:48

Because of Jesus and the new covenant, we are no longer under the law. God's word, the bible, is the best way to get to know Him. He holds His word above His name.

In Old Testament times the children of Israel had Almighty God Himself to lead and guide them. They saw many signs and wonderous things upfront and personal, yet they rebelled and went after other gods, time and time again. When Jesus walked the earth those around Him, were face to face witnesses of the power of Almighty God. Wow, can you imagine? Again, there were those who walked away.

Here we are, the seed of Abraham, inheritors of the promises which we can claim for ourselves, and we beg for signs and wonders. If we don't see it, we don't believe it. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the substance of things not seen.

It is written that we are healed by the stripes of Jesus, yet we do worry, until a cough turns into something more. It is written that we will be given knowledge of witty inventions, but because it has not happened yet, we allow negative voices to kill our dreams. It is also written that we can prosper 100 fold in the time of famine. We cannot allow what we see and hear going on around us, to take our focus off of the things that God has promised us.

Why can't we move forward? We are going to have to put time into reading our bibles and spending time in the presence of the Lord. Do you have to see a glass boat floating in the middle of the sky to believe Him? His word can change our lives, if only we believe. If faith cometh by hearing, then I'm gonna find out how to build my faith and live a more abundant life today!

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, or want help in leading someone to Christ, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:
Hebrews 10:23—Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Hebrews 11:1--Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

Note: The image above is of a glass boat floating in the sky

The Word Illustrated #38--He inhabits the praises of His people!

The Word Illustrated #38
© Pamyla Floyd
4/9/2010



He inhabits the praises of His people

Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD, praise ye the LORD—Psalms 150:6

We are always seeking ways to get our prayers answered. We have all been in a place where our prayers have not gone past the ceiling, leading to frustration, which the deceiver uses against us. We want to know how, but we may be bogged down with life and in a ‘fog’.

The bible tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people. This world we live in is not our home and the more we strive to live Christ like, the more opposition comes our way. We would be foolish to not expect it, but it especially hurts when it comes from within the body itself. That’s why we are taught to put our trust in the Lord.

Jesus called all who were heavy ladened and burdened. We endure job loss, death of loved ones, financial woes, health problems and are attacked with the dark cloud of depression. How can we ever get past it? The key is praise. No, it isn’t always easy, but if you can just say “Thank you Lord” you have the battle half won!

Remember how he provided transportation, provided food, gave you a roof over your head, held and listened to you when no one else would? So thank Him for it. Before long as you start to count your blessings (remember the song?) you will find a renewed joy and strength well up from inside out. Please KNOW that YES the Lord is there just like He promised He would be.

Begin with a simple “Thank You’ and watch your night transform into day. Remember, it’s always darkest before the dawn, and God promised that as long as the earth remains, morning would come forth after the night.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Psalms 34:1—I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth

II Corinthians 4:15—For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the tnanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God
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Note: The image is of a darkened sky with mountains. Spiritually speaking they represent depression and problems that can plague us

The Word Illustrated #37 -- Whats so good about Good Friday?

The Word Illustrated #37
© Pamyla Floyd
4/2/2010



Whats so good about Good Friday?

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said , it is finished and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost—John 19:3

What makes Good Friday so good? Jesus on this day not only gave His life for mine and yours, but he took on all of our sins, each and every one. The one who knew no sin became sin and acted as a conduit so that we could have a right relationship with God.

When He said "It is Finished" he was including, all of the shame, all of the hurt, and all of the pain that many of us have experienced and that some of us still live with. Because Jesus did what he did we don't have to live defeated lives as puppets on a string being pulled, prodded and poked by satan.

In Christ, we do not have to succomb to the activities of our pasts, nor live mediocre at best lives, where we are hoping and wishing for the best. The bible states that He who has begun a good work in us, will continue it until the day of Jesus Christ.

If we believe what God says then we can proclaim that We are The Healed, We are Overcomers and we are New Creatures in Christ! Once we receive Christ the old man is put away and we can walk in the newness of life. As we study the God's word, we begin to know Him, and the plan that He has for our lives.

He removed all of the doubt and unbelief. It doesn't matter what we have done, or where we came from. No we are no longer drug abusers, murderers, or thieves. We are overcomers, new creatures and victors!

It is finished!

Get into a bible teaching, Jesus believing church and learn more about the sinless lamb who not only changes lifes, but does remarkable transformations (miracles) through the word of God.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Isaiah 43:18-19
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

Romans 8:1-- There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Note: The illustration is of a man surrrounded by labels from his past that defined who he was and/or things that were spoken over his life...but the final label is a reflection of the real him...New Creature!

The Word Illustrated #35 -- Do you see what I see?

The Word Illustrated #35
© Pamyla Floyd
3/9/2010

Do you see what I see?

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known -- I Corinthians 13:12

Usually it is an incident or person that causes us to look inwardly at who we really are. As the scripture says, when we look in the mirror, the only part we see clearly is what is reflected back to us. If we ask the Holy Spirit to help us, we will begin to see ourselves for who we really are, so that the real work can begin.

Are we holding grudges, which cause us to be cynical? Are we insecure, and talk too much? Are we ashamed of where we came from, and hide the real us to be accepted?

For every situation, circumstance or stage of our lives, there are scriptures which come alive, bringing new revelation and freedom. I specifically make mention of this because it doesn't matter how long we have been saved, "I know what the bible says", or "I've read the bible before" should never come out of our mouths. We must stop opening doors, and giving satan the keys to wreak havoc in our lives. The real prisons are the invisible bubbles many of us walk around in.

To keep our cars are running properly, we have them inspected. In order to get the freshest foods, we inspect them for spots and bruises. Are we taking the time to inspect our inner man to see if it reflects who God says we are? He says that by Jesus' stripes we are healed, that we are part of the inheritance, that no weapon formed against us shall prosper, and that we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.

The influences of televison, magazines, and others are all around us bombarding and speaking to our inner man day after day. Who are we going to believe? WE all want to hear "Well done, thy good and faithful servant", so let's resolve to trust Jesus, to make us whole from the inside out. When we look in the mirror, we should see a person whose life is lining up with the word of God, not one who is trying to sure that their mask is on straight.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Psalms 3:5 -- Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding

Philippians 1:6 -- Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ

Note: The illustration is of a large mirror sitting in the center of a room

The Word Illustrated #34 -- Pleasing God, being blessed

The Word Illustrated #34
©Pamyla Floyd
2/23/2010

When our ways please Him, we are abundantly blessed

I want to impress upon you that these are faith scriptures. See, say, and do. Remember, faith without works is dead -- For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also -- James 2:26

1 -- Love Him
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment -- Mark 12:3

2 -- Sing to Him and magnify His name
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving -- Psalms 69:30

3 -- Have faith in Him
but without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him -- Hebrews 11:6

4 -- Call on Him
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him -- Psalms 91:15

5 -- Trust Him
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him -- II Samuel 22:31

6 -- Study His word
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success -- Joshua 1:8

7 -- Seek His supernatural power
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting -- Mark 9:29

8 -- Have private time with Him
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty -- Psalms 91:1

9 -- Look to Him for strength
Seek the LORD and His strength, seek His face continually -- I Chronicles 16:11

10 -- Seek His wisdom
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding -- Proverbs 2:6

11 -- Give Him your first fruits, not your leftovers
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it -- Malachi 3:10

12 -- Do not slander others
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: -- I Peter 3:10

13 -- Make Him your joy
If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey -- Numbers 14:8

14 -- Know Him to be your deliverer
Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place -- Psalms 66:12

15 -- Be led by His Holy Spirit
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption -- Ephesians 4:30

16 -- Do not forget Him
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day -- Deuteronomy 8:18

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Note: The photograph features an African Southern Ground Hornbill bird, with the caption " If only I had known, I coulda saved myself some headaches"

The Word Illustrated #32 -- Are there poor among you?

The Word Illustrated #32
© Pamyla Floyd
2/18/2010
Are there poor among you?

He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done--Proverbs 19:17
NIV

The world knows that last month Haiti was devastated by a horrific earthquake. It affected about three million people. The city of Atlanta has a population of about four million people. In fact, a few years ago we felt a tremor or two.

I can hear someone say, "But I only have a couple of dollars and I need it". Jesus said that the least you do to one of these, (those in need) you have done also to him.

Please know that when we give out of our own need, God ALWAYS honors it. It does not matter what the amount is. Man looks on the outward apperance, but God looks on the heart.

We have been seeing all manner of natural disasters, and destructive forces, that have mangled lands all over the world. We have heard of tsunamis, fires, flooding and everything in between. If nothing else, we can always pray for others.

We can also do the same for those near us. Let's pray about being led to help a family for a few months. We can help in many ways if we are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. There may even be someone in your neighborhood or church.

Let's walk in faith and be doers of the word as Jesus commanded. After all, wouldn't we want someone to do the same for us?

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 15:11 -- For the poor shall never cease out of the land; therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land

James 2:17--Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone

Note: The animated illustration is of a man who is sad standing next to the Haitian flag and a map of the country

The Word Illustrated #31 -- Love is Not Blind

The Word Illustrated #31
© Pamyla Floyd
1/22/2010

Love is not blind

Now the end of the commandment is charity (love) out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
I Timothy 1:5

Webster's Dictionary describes unfeigned as not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed.

To too many of us, a homeless person on the street is nothing more than a faceless nuisance.

If we are walking in faith, the love we have in our hearts will come through in our actions.

In faith, allow God to use you, to bless someone else. If you walk in love with a pure heart and unfeigned faith; blessings and miracles will surely overtake you.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 11:22 -- For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;

James 2:15-16 – If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

Note: The animated illustration is of a homeless woman wearing torn and ratted clothes sitting on a curb, against a wall. This is because normally we do not see a face when we encounter a homeless person.

The Word Illustrated #30 -- Watch Your Step

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The Word Illustrated #30
© Pamyla Floyd
01/30/ 2010

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path -- Psalms 119:105

This scripture is pretty straight forward and becomes more clear to the reader as he/she studies the word of God more.

We will never go wrong following in the footsteps of Jesus. At one time or another, each of us have walked off on our own; walking down the road and into situations that we would not have if our focus were straight.

As children of God we are expected to follow the statues and commandments given us. But, we have all taken a turn or two and walked down different roads and avenues in our lives. But God is longsuffering and merciful. He will forgive us if we ask. But we have to ask.

He knew us before we were formed in our mothers’ womb, yet he still loved us! There has never been anything that we have done or said that surprised or caught Him off guard. There have always been another route that we could have taken, an out so to speak.

We can all turn around and walk the other way. WE never have to walk alone. He promised to never leave nor forsake us. He is our shield and our buckler, and His love for us never ceases.

His word will never lead us astray.

God bless,

Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Psalms 19:7 The law of the LORD s perfect, converting the soul: the testimonyof the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Proverbs 6:23 -- For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Note: The illustration is of a pair of feet and the scripture Psalms 119:105

The Word Illustrated #29 -- "Who Moves You?"

The Word Illustrated #29
© Pamyla Floyd
01/23/ 2010

"Who Moves You?"

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect -- Mark 13:22

We have to know God and His word for ourselves, we cannot get into heaven on mama's coat tail. Each of us has to confess that Jesus is Lord and receive salvation.

"I have read the bible before" or "I know what the bible says" is what the enemy loves to hear, because you are in no way a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Your being a Christian does not bother him, it is the kind of Christian you are that matters.

If we are carnal or remain as babes who cannot chew meat, he has been given the green light to wreak havoc in our lives, causing us to point the finger of blame at God, for unanswered prayers and a mediocre life at best.

Let's commit in this new year to put God first and to be hearers and doers of His word.


God bless,
Pamyla

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Reference Scriptures:
Deuteronomy 13:4--Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

Colossians 2:8--Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.


Note: The animation is of a mannequin flowing helplessly in the winds of false doctrines, symbolizing a person being seduced away from the true word of God.

The Word Illustrated #28 -- Don't Look Back

The Word Illustrated #28
© PamYla Floyd
1/09/2010
"Don't Look Back"


And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God -- Luke 9:62

The past is the past and we all have one. The things we have experienced and gone through are things that God can and will turn around and use for good. From your life experiences, you can help others.

Walking forward and moving on can seem impossible, but with God, all things are possible. His word is full of promises for those who trust and believe in Him.

The devil doesn't care that you are a Christian, he only cares that he keeps you a powerless -- living in lack, poverty, fear, unforgiveness and pain.

Either you believe the word of God or you don't. The decision is yours! If you want to stop walking in circles year after year, then yoke up with Jesus. He won't let you down.

God bless,

Pamyla

Reference Scriptures:
Isaiah 40:31
Galatians 6:9

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your life, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer, or scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

*Note*
The animation is of a man who is walking away as the year 2009 implodes. He turns to look back, but decides to keep moving forward

The Word Illustrated #27--Proverbs 17:22

The Word Illustrated#27
© PamYla floyd
12/06/2009

Proverbs 17:22--A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones

What does our countenance say about us. Believe it or not, what we meditate on (think about) are the things that show up on our faces.

Are we walking in faith or fear? let's say that Donna was obedient in paying her tithes, and is worried about her car note which is due in 2 weeks. Since she talks faith, but walks in fear, her countenance is reflecting what is really going on inside of her. She does not trust God and His word as she leads others to think.

On the other hand, if Donna were talking faith and walking in it, she does what is asked without doubt or fear. She knows that although the money may not be in her bank account today, God is faithful and will bless her more abundantly because of her faithfulness.

How does she know this, because she reads His word. In Malachi 3:10 the Lord says to PROVE him. Be obedient, be cheerful in the giving of your tithes and offerings and KNOW that God will do what he says he will do. You will be amazed at the favor he gives you, and at how He positions people who want to bless you.

WE have be stand sure footed, unwavering and immovable while standing on the word of God inspite of what we hear, see or feel. His word can change our lives.

Whatever area you face challenges or struggle in, find scriptures that deal with that subject and meditate (recite) them aloud until they become a part of you. When the enemy begins to torment you about that thing, you give him back the word of God. This is standing!

As we get more of God's word in us, our countenance begins to change. Soon we will hear others comment and ask if we have lost weight, been on vacation or exclaim how much younger we are looking!

In John 10:10b Jesus said that he came to give life and to give it more abundantly. God's word is full of life and able to deliver us from anything that comes our way.

If you need help finding scriptures that you can stand on contact me via my email address below,

Reference Scriptures:

Matthew 6:33
John 6:63

God bless,
Pamyla

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Note: the animation above is of a woman who is frowned up and getting worse until a friend asks what's wrong. Then she begins to perk up and pretend that all is well

The Word Illustrated #26--II Corinthians 1:3-4

The Word Illustrated#26
© PamYla floyd
11/30/2009

What a wonderful God we have--he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strenghtens us in our hardships and trials. And why does he do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us.-- II Corinthians 1:3-4 TLB

Two weeks ago I dislocated and broke my ankle. I was at a neighbor's house and without panic she immediately took off my shoe, got an ice pack and wrapped my ankle. She then got me into the hospital. When I looked down, my foot was laying over to the right of my leg, and reminded me of something from a horror movie.

God is so good! We were in and out in 4 hours and then He had a wonderful couple from my church who offered to take me in. I stayed in their home for a week. What a blessing! Although I had to spend most of my time in bed with my leg raised it was such a beautiful week. I was with people who loved me and who I loved. I ate well, laughed hard, studied a lot and experienced many close and tender moments with the Lord.

I now know how to help a person who does not have anyone to see after them. What a blessing we can be to others if we only say YES! When we bless others we begin to see awesome things happening in our lives as well. The favor of God begins to run ahead and overtake us in all areas of our lives. God always gives us opportunities to say YES to a new blessing.

When was the last time you said yes? Are there things that you have been earnestly seeking the Lord about? Have you wondered why He has not answered yet? Let's purpose in our hearts to be used by Him to bless others. The Lord will not ask us to do anything we are not able to do. Lord, not my will, but Thy will be done in my life. Let's all say YES!

God Bless,

Pamyla

Reference Scriptures:
Psalms 1:3
III John 1:2

**The image is of a leg in bandages with wiggling toes**.

The Word Illustrated #25--I Samuel 16:7b

The Word Illustrated#25
© PamYla floyd
11/21/2009


for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart—I Samuel 16:7b

God loves each of us we were all created in His image. If we were to walk past a field of yellow flowers notice one that was much taller, and of differing colors, would we not still see it as being beautiful? The fact that it stands out in the crowd alone makes us take notice.

If we continue to look at the differences in each other as being strange or unacceptable, we will soon find ourselves creating a world where only those who have surgical procedures to look like carbon copies of eachother are the norm. God made each of us distinctly beautiful and like no other.

There are those who have Heterochromia, Vitiligo, Albinism or huge skin burns. What a person looks like should never have a bearing on our perception or acceptance of them. It is what's on the inside that makes us who we are.

When I was a teen, I saw an episode of The Twililght Zone called, “In the eye of the beholder”. In it everyone underwent plastic surgery to look like everyone else. What we call beautiful was seen as horrific and even terrifying. This is a great satirical view on how we are today.

Let's pray to be more accepting of others in our day to day lives. We never know what friend we may find in the person sitting right next to us!

God bless,
Pamyla

Reference Scriptures:
Genesis 1:26a
Psalm 139:14

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The image above is of yellow flowers and one purple and lavender one which stands much taller than the rest. Although it is different, it is no less beautiful than the others.

The Word Illustrated #24--Matthew 23:24

The Word Illustrated#24
© PamYla floyd
08/10/2009

Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.-- Matthew 23:24

Iniquity—a wicked act or thing, the matter of doing things wrong,
In Acts 8:18-24 Simon marveled at how the Holy Ghost was given through the laying on of hands by the disciples, he offered money so that he might possess the power which they exhibited.

They let him know that it God who gave them this power. He wanted the power for himself so that he would be exalted in the eyes of man. His motivations were wrong, and worse, he would not repent nor pray for himself.

Our gifts and abilities come from God, it is a pleasure to use them to glorify the Lord, so that all men would be drawn unto Him. WE may think that various church activities, boards and functions cannot go off without us, but nothing could not be further from the truth!

If we receive, entertain, and allow the spirit of iniquity to abide in us, we will become the spiritual cancer that infects all who come in contact with us. Worse yet, it puts a wall of seperation between us and God which could also bring about spiritual death.

We are to cast down vain imaginations and every high thing that exaleth itself against the knowledge of God, and bring them in captivity to the obedience of Jesus Christ.

If we humble ourselves before the mighty hand of God, due season, He will be the one to exalt us.

God bless,
Pamyla

Reference Scriptures:
Psalms 66:18
Matthew 24:12

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Note: the illustration is of a man with various labels, they are deacon, lead usher, head cook,choir director, missions and an overhead word bubble that says “look up to me!”

The Word Illustrated #23--I Corinthians 7:2

The Word Illustrated#23
© PamYla floyd
07/24/2009

I Corinthians 7:2--Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Fornication—The Greek pronunciation is Porn ea, which interpreted means, pornography

We are to live by God's standards, struggle or not. It is a commandment from God, not a suggestion or comment.

Jesus is able to keep us in all things, if we allow Him to. No one wants a gift that has been opened and recently used! What if the bow were shredded, the wrapping torn, wrinkled and poorly taped. By now, you may not want to accept the gift, let alone open it.

This is what happens when sex is used inappropriately. You both know that your sweetie will sleep with someone they aren't married to. Over time, satan uses this open door, to slowly eat away all that was built up, before you walk down the aisle.

Yes, things can turn around, but why go through all of that! We can use our time more wisely by getting to know, love and grow, more with the one we so earnestly prayed for!

For those of us who are struggling in this area, we can repent, and ask forgiveness. Remember, He blots out our transgressions for His own sake and will not remember our sins!

Next, we need to find scriptures that relate to what we are going through, write them down, meditate on them (keep on our mind) and speak them aloud, so that they become part of us.

Prayer joined with fasting introduces divine intervention! Not only will our spirits be refreshed, but our relationship with the Lord will be strengthened. We can also ask Him to send us an accountability partner who we can be honest and frank with.

After all, no one wants to go on their honeymoon, to catch up on television-- because the gift is nothing new to look at.

Reference Scriptures:
Proverbs 6:25
I Thessalonians 4:3

God bless,
PamYla

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Note: the image is a digital illustration of a female hand holding a tattered, worn and torn gift box.