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

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 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

Salvation

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Got Jesus?

Where will your soul be 1 minute after you die?

There is only one way to get to heaven

Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me-- John 14:6

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed

--Romans 10:9-11 KJV

Prayer

Jesus I repent (turn away) from all of my sins and I thank you for forgiving me of each and every one. I confess that yes you are the son of God, and I ask you to come into my heart and become Lord over my life.

Welcome into the family of faith! Now please get into a bible beleving church that preaches Jesus. I love you!

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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.