TWI #79--Shine!

The Word Illustrated #79
© Pamyla Floyd
9/23/2011

And whatsoever ye do, it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23

Shine

There are a lot of things that easily puts a smile on our faces; the warmth of the early morning sun, the smile of a child, seeing people who are in love. I could go on and on. These are just a few of the things that make us ‘shine’. But what if the day is dreary, the child continually cries and instead of returning a smile, people are scowling at us? If we really have the joy of the Lord on the inside of us, none of these will keep us from returning a smile.

Its what’s on the inside, that internal force that causes us to shine, no matter where we are, who we are around, or the circumstances we find ourselves in. Matthew 5:16 says to let your light so shine before men, so they would see your good works and glorify God in heaven. Satan bombards us with various trials and situations intended to steal our joy, but Jesus has conquered the world, so that through Him, we would be more than conquerors. We are called to stand, and if we ask, He will give us the strength to do so.

We can do all things through Christ which strengthens us, and there is nothing or anyone that can pluck us from the Lord’s hand, John 10:28. But to shine, that means to not focus on our own situations and circumstances and continue to run this race that has been set before us. Each of us must get to the point in our walk, where the childish things are put away. We must grow and mature and become more selfless and less selfish. We can reach out and make a difference in the lives of others, even when we are in pain.

Someone needs to hear the testimony of how the Lord is bringing you through a trying time. Someone needs to know that what they are facing is only temporary, that God has not forgotten them, and that joy comes in the morning. I was talking with my co pastor about the storms of life one day, and she pointed out that sometimes our blessings are wrapped up in storm clouds! Wow what a revelation! I have not looked at storms the same. We all have a word of encouragement to share. Shine!

As long as you have breath in your body and are awakened to see another day, you have the chance to stand in the gap and bless someone. I resolved to serve the Lord all the days of my life. That includes the times when things are not so sunny in my own life. I will not let temporary circumstances, turn the course of my life, away from the Lord. With all that you have in you, just shine for the Lord. Our God is faithful and He is just. The promises God made you are not voided, because they have not come to pass yet; nor were they ismissed because disaster struck. He is not slack concerning His promises. II Peter 3:9a

He knows where we are at all times, abd He knows what we have need of. He loves and cares for each of us, and is NOT a respecter of persons. Would you learn anything, grow or be able to help someone else if everything went your way? None of us would be of much good if we lived a life like this. Let’s take the focus off of ourselves and Shine! Give of yourself no matter where you are. You are sure to be surprised at what He has, with your name on 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:
The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season—Psalms 145:14-15

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God—I Corinthians 2:5


*Note* the image is of a 3D dog standing tall and proud next to the word Shine. Both are on a reflective surface.

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The Word Illustrated #62--Rejoice

The Word Illustrated #62
© Pamyla Floyd
10/21/2010

Rejoice – the time of fulfillment is now!

Colossians 3:23 -- And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

In the name of Jesus we come Father; thanking you for all that you have done in our lives. WE thank you for a roof over our heads, for food on our tables, in the cupboards, for transportation, clothing, family, and friends and for overflowing abundance in all areas of our lives especially spiritually. Thank you for allowing us to serve you single heartedly, not under compulsion, nor for gifts that we may receive, but because of who you are.

Thank you for hearing our prayers, as they move toward you as fireballs through the heavens bursting with a sweet fragrance spillilng into your nostrils. We thank you Lord for allowing us to by your power and might; to give out of our own need, unselfishly, willingly and lovingly to our brothers and sisters as if unto you.

Thank you for blessing these saints. These intercessors, these vessels of faith and of promise and thank you for causing their ministries to excel under your mighty hand, for you have said that in due season if we faint not, we will be exalted. Father they have been faithful to you, they have planted seeds and I come standing in the gap asking that you remember the work of your servants.

Remember how they labored in counsel when sleep was at their doorway, please remember how they gave food they themselves needed. Lord, remember how they transported others when they were riding on fumes. Remember them for their faithfulness as they gave mentally, spiritually and physically as well.

Father bless them in ways so that all would know that only you could have don such a thing. Many are standing in expectancy of unanswered prayers. Lord open the floodgates right now this day. Show yourself mightily in their lives, so that even those who they might have been deemed unapproachable, speak of your goodness...let them even confess the Lord Jesus and want to know you for themselves.

Allow these your beacons of light Lord to lack no thing. Allow miracles to follow them, flowing through them and let their words, spoken in your will come to pass. Father for their faithfulness and obedience in tithing; let them be drenched with a double portion even 100 fold measure of blessings upon blessings and thank you for meeting them right where they are this very day.

In Jesus name we thank you
AMEN

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:

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

I Thessolonians 5:18 -- In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you

Note: The illustration is of an male angel I call Endurance Angel. If you were to look more closely you could see scars. If you look deeper you can see a strength that stands on the word of God no matter the circumstances, situations or obstacles that come our way

The Word Illustrated #55--Boast Not

The Word Illustrated #55
© Pamyla Floyd
8/6/2010

Boast Not

Not of works, lest any man should boast -- Ephesians 2:9

According to Joshua 1:8 if we observe to do what is written in the bible, and meditate on it day and night, that WE shall make our way prosperous AND have good success. We must be mindful to not forget God though. In all our ways we are to acknowledge Him and it is He who will direct our paths. We can only direct ourselves into trouble.

If we forget Him, we become prideful and boastful, deceiving ourselves as we lust after the things of the flesh. This is what happened with satan, he became so full of himself, he thought that he should be praised and worshipped. He thought that he should be God. We are to lift up and magnify the name of Jesus. It is not about us. Not a one of us has a reason to think more highly of ourselves than we are. We are mere men.



Father, thank you for all that you have done in our lives. Thank you for your loving kindness, and your tender mercies extended toward us. Please help us to always remain humble. You are our guide, our help, our strength, our God. Please forgive us for boasting, for it is you who has created the earth and everything in it. Thank you for every opportunity, blessing and help you have given us. We also thank you for going before us and keeping us from all harm and danger seen and unseen. We thank you in Jesus name AMEN

We come to know who God is through the reading of His word and we develop a personal relationship with Him through prayer. Listed are the names of God. Read, learn and get to know Him in all His many splendid ways. Let’s make our boast in Him, El Shaddai, the Almighty God.

Elohim—Strong One
Adonai—Lord, our Master
El Elyon—Most High
El Roi—the strong one who sees
El Shaddai—Almighty God
El Olam—Everlasting God
Jehovah-Self Existent One
Jehovah Nakeh-the Lord that Smites
Jehovah Shammah—The Lord who is Present
Jehovah Roi—The Lord is my Shepherd (protection)
Jehovah Tsidkenu—the Lord my Righteousness
Jehovah El Gmolah—the Lord my Rewarder
Jehovah Jireh—the Lord our Provider
Jehovah Rapha—the Lord our Healer
Jehovah Nissi—The Lord is my Banner
Jehovah Shalom—The Lord is my Peace
Jehovah Sabboath—the Lord of Hosts
Jehovah Mekaddishkem—the Lord my Sanctifier
Jehovah Perazim—The Lord my Breakthrough as a flood

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:

Isaiah 44:24 -- Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

Romans 13:14 -- But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof

Note: The animated image is of a man with exaggerated expressions shown by his body language. He is portraying a person who is boastful and whose head is in the clouds