The Word Illustrated #45--Today could be the day!

The Word Illustrated #45
© Pamyla Floyd
5/24/2010

Today could be the day!

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; -- Romans 4:20

My friend Anita, who is over forty, wants to be married. If she believes what the world says, she might as well assign herself to being alone for the rest of her life. satan, the influencer of the world, wants us to believe that because of her age, it’s too late, and that MOST men would be eligible for her, are in jail or worse. Because she trusts Jesus, It is safe to say, that not only will she be married, but to a wonderful man of God who is well balanced and more than she asked for. We cannot take statistics to heart and allow them to dictate our happiness or lack thereof.

Your goals or dreams may entail something different than marriage. It doesn’t matter if it has to do with other aspects of your personal life and relationships, finances, work, health or your spiritual life. All things are possible with God. The things that you desire for your life, can and will happen; if you continue to move forward and continue to study the word of God.

When I started exercising in the mornings, I envisioned what I would look like. I was excited and eager to get started every morning. But when I begin to let other things interrupt and take precedence over my mornings, my exercises suffered. One missed morning became two, and two turned into a month, and now, six months later, I have to start over. If my mind had been made up to keep going no matter what, I would be in a much healthier state now.

In Hosea 4:6 God says that His people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge. This nugget of knowledge tells us to keep learning, KEEP MOVING, be all that you can be in Christ. WE can’t allow something someone says or things we are going through to stop us from moving forward. Jesus says that He came to give us life MORE abundantly, he has an expected end for us, which includes a wonderful life right here, beginning today. If you keep moving, today could be the day you see it come to pass!

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:

Joshua 1:8 -- 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

James 3:10 – Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My
Brethren, these things ought not so to be

Note: The image is an animation of a box car driving. It hits a roadblock, sits for a minute, then moves on!

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 #43--Broken Beyond Recognition

The Word Illustrated #43
© Pamyla Floyd
5/7/2010

Broken Beyond Recognition

Isaiah 64:8—But now, O LORD, thou are our father we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand

I am a mountain, strong and tall
I am majestic, I look down on all
The ground beneath me began to shake, I was shattered into pieces
I am not the same

I am a boulder, broad and wide
Others marvel at me, I beam with pride
The bull dozers came and knocked me around, I was shattered into pieces
I am not the same

I am a rock, still solid but small
I am used to hurt others, I enjoy it before long
The storms came, they blew me ---------, I was broken into pieces
I am not the same

I am a pebble, small but sure
I am used in child’s play, I am smooth, I am frail
The winds lift me and carry me far away, I was broken still more
I am not the same

I am sand, tiny at best
I comfort tired worn feet, I hold heat for those who need rest
I am crushed and ground even more, no strength have I of my own
I am not the same

I am dust, Everywhere and nowhere is where I lay
The Master has more need of me, He uses me in His clay
I am not the same, but something much greater than before
I have surrendered to His will for my life

I am not the same, I am Broken Beyond Recognition


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 is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit—Psalms 34:18

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise—Psalms 51:17

Note: The illustration above is of a woman in thought. She has surrendered her life to Christ in all areas.

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