HE IS WAITING

 

"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."

 

Revelation 3:20

King James Version

 

Ralph Carmichael wrote a beautiful and inspiring hymn.  It is one of my favorite hymns "The Savior Is Waiting".  I love the words in this hymn and I'm so glad Jesus is waiting.

 

"The Savior is waiting to enter your heart Why don’t you let Him come in? There’s nothing in this world to keep you apart What is your answer to Him?

 

Time after time He has waited before And now He is waiting again To see if you are willing To open the door Oh, how He wants to come in.

 

If you’ll take one step Toward the Savior, my friend, You’ll find His arms open wide. Receive Him, and all of your darkness will end. Within your heart He’ll abide."

 

Is Jesus waiting for you?  Have you asked Him to forgive you for your sins and come into your heart to be your Saviour?  If not, I urge you to say yes to Jesus.  Don't miss out on spending eternity with the One Who loves you so much He died on the cross and paid the price for your sins;  I love You, precious Jesus.  Thank You for everything.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 17, 2023

 ARE YOU READY

 

"(A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.) O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.  Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name."

 

Psalms 63: 3, 4
King James Version

 

D. C. Murphy wrote a beautiful hymn "I’M ON THE WAY TO GLORY-LAND".

 

"I sought and found my Lord and king, His praises I will ever sing; And honor daily His command, While on the way to Glory-land.

 

So wonderful His love to me, He set my longing spirit free; His power hath broken Satan’s band, And leads me on to Glory-land.

 

Filled with Thy love, Lord, I would be, Forever saved and kept by Thee; And crowned at last at Thy right hand, A ransomed soul in Glory-land.

 

I’m on the way, I’m on the way, I go rejoicing day by day; I’m on the way, I’m on the way, I’m on my way to Glory-land."

 

I'm so glad I am going to Heaven to be with Jesus.  Are you on your way to Heaven?  If there has never been a time in your life when you admitted you are a sinner, asked God to forgive you and invited Jesus in your heart to be your Saviour.  I urge you to do it now.  Don't wait until tomorrow.  Jesus could come back even as you read this devotion.

 

Jesus loves you so much and He is waiting with open arms and a heart filled with unconditional love for you to come to Him.  O how He loves you!

 

Thank You, dear Jesus for saving me and for everything You have done for me, especially for never leaving me.  I love You and appreciate You so much.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 16, 2023

 HIS CLEANSING BLOOD

 

"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."

 

1 John 1:7
King James Version

 

W. A. Wells wrote one of my favorite and heart touching hymns "THERE IS CLEANSING IN THE BLOOD".  Thank God for the blood of Jesus which cleanses us from sin.

 

"When the Savior came to dwell below On the cross His wondrous love to show, ’Twas that all this blessèd truth might know: There is cleansing in the blood.

 

’Twas for you the Lord was crucified, See His bleeding hands, His feet, His side; ’Twas for you He suffered thus and died: There is cleansing in the blood.

 

Hear and heed the Spirit’s pleading voice, Come! O come, and make the Lord your choice, And this truth will make you to rejoice: There is cleansing in the blood.

 

Savior dear, to Thee my heart I bring; Now accept my humble offering, That with all Thy saved ones I may sing, There is cleansing in the blood."

 

If you are reading this devotion, have you allowed it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge that Jesus loves you so much He allowed them to crucify Him for your sins so you can have your sins forgiven and go to Heaven?

 

I have said this many times and I will keep saying it until God calls me home to Heaven "No one loves you like Jesus loves you and no one ever will".

 

If you are discouraged and feel like going to bed and staying there, tell Jesus.  He will pick you up in His loving arms and will carry you until the pain goes away.  O how our Saviour loves you!

 

I love You so much, dear Jesus and one happy day I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face and I wll be with You for eternity.  Are you going to see Jesus and be with Him for eternity?

 

Joanne Lowe
August 15, 2023

 A VERY SPECIAL DAY

 

"But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

 

Luke 18:16
King James Version

 

Today is a very special day for me.  August 14,1980 is the day that I asked God to forgive me for my sins and asked Jesus to come in my heart and be my Saviour.  It is the greatest day of my life.  The next great day will be the day I see Jesus face to face.

 

August 14,1980 is also the day that my daughter was born so I have a lot of joy and happiness in my heart today.

 

 Children are so special.  Jesus loves all children and He is very protective of our children.  We can trust Him to take care of our children.

 

Jesus, thank You for dying on the cross for me and paying for my sins.  Thank You for coming to me when I couldn't come to You.  Precious Saviour, I love You so much and every time I think about how You came to me when I couldn't go to You, my heart is made to rejoice.

 

Squire Parsons wrote the beautiful, heart touching and inspiring hymn "He Came to Me".  What a Saviour!  What a Friend, this Jesus 0f Nazareth!

 

"The gulf that separated me from Christ, my Lord, It was so vast the crossing I could never ford; From where I was to His domain, it seemed so far, I cried, "Dear Lord, I cannot come to where you are."

 

He came to me, O, He came to me. When I could not come to where He was, He came to me. That's why He died on Calvary, When I could not come to where He was, He came to me.

 

He came to me when I was bound in chains of sin, He came to me when I possessed no hope within, He picked me up and He drew me gently to His side, Where, today, in His sweet love I now abide.

 

Yes, He came to me, O, He came to me. When I could not come to where He was, He came to me. That's why He died on Calvary, When I could not come to where He was, He came to me. When I could not come to where He was, He came to me."

 

Thank You, dear Jesus, for saving me and for comforting me when I am going through difficult situations and especially for never leaving me.  What a privilege and joy has been mine to serve You.  

 

One happy and joyous day I will see You face to face.  I am going to give You a big hug and spend all eternity telling You how much I love You and how wonderful You are.  Thank You again for everything.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 14, 2023

 ARE WE DOING IT

 

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

 

John 3:16
King James Version

 

The Blackwood Brothers sing one of my favorite hymns "You Are The Finger Of God".  Are we doing what we sing in this beautiful hymn?

 

"I prayed and I said, "Master I know a man. He needs you so, please take hold of his hand. Stretch forth Thy finger and touch him today." I prayed, then I listened, and I heard Him say...

 

"You are the finger of God don't you see? You know somebody who is in need. Point them to Calvary. Show them the way. You are the finger of God today."

 

Back on my knees, through my tears, I could see A vision so clear. It was so real to me. Then, He spoke to me in tones soft and low, And He said, "I'll go with you wherever you go."

 

Are we doing it?  Are we showing others the way?  Do others see the love of Jesus in us?  If we are not pointing them to Jesus by our words and our actions, we are hurting Jesus and breaking His heart.

 

Let's make a special effort to live for Jesus.  We are either serving Jesus or we are serving satan.  Who are you serving?  Do others see and hear the love of Jesus in you?
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Heavenly Father, please forgive me for the times I have hurt people because I didn't love as Jesus has commanded us to love others.  I pray that others will always see and hear the love that Jesus has for them in my words and in my actions.  In Jesus' Name, I pray.  Amen.

 

I love You, dear Jesus.  I look forward with joyful anticipation for the day I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face.  Thank You for everything, especially for never leaving me. 

 

Joanne Lowe
August 13, 2023 

 ARE YOU PRAISING JESUS

 

"Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.  Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name."

 

Psalms 63:3, 4
King James Version

 

D. C. Murphy wrote one of my favorite hymns "I’M ON THE WAY TO GLORY-LAND".  Are you on the way to Heaven?  I love the words in this beautiful and inspiring hymn.

 

"I sought and found my Lord and king, His praises I will ever sing; And honor daily His command, While on the way to Glory-land.

 

I’m on the way, I’m on the way, I go rejoicing day by day; I’m on the way, I’m on the way, I’m on my way to Glory-land.

 

So wonderful His love to me, He set my longing spirit free; His power hath broken Satan’s band, And leads me on to Glory-land.

 

Filled with Thy love, Lord, I would be, Forever saved and kept by Thee; And crowned at last at Thy right hand, A ransomed soul in Glory-land."

 

If you have never admitted you are a sinner, asked God to forgive you and invited Jesus in your heart to be your Saviour, I urge you to do it even as you read this devotion.  Don't miss out on spending eternity with the One Who loves you so much He died for you.

 

I confessed my sins to God on August 14, 1980, asked Him to forgive me for my sins and invited Jesus into my heart to be my Saviour.  My birthday was July 7 but my spiritual birthday is August 14th.  

We should fall on our knees and thank God for giving Jesus to die for our sins and thank our precious Saviour for enduring the pain and agony that He suffered on the cross when He died for our sins so we can be saved and go to Heaven when we die.

 

Thank You, precious Saviour for loving me, for dying for me and for never leaving me.  One happy joyous day I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face.  I love You so much and appreciate all You have done for me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 12, 2023

 HE COULDN’T MOVE

 

“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

 

Isaiah: 53: 4 - 6 
King James Version

 

I have received several emails from people who told me that when they were in pain and hurting that they would go and sit in their recliners. I do the same thing because sometimes the pain from my arthritis is so intense that I feel like I am going to pass out. 

 

Even if it is summer and very hot and I have my air conditioner on, I still put my afghan over my legs because the heat helps the pain. 

 

Nothing could have helped the pain that Jesus endured while He hung on that cross of horror and agony for you and for me.
Oh dear people, our precious Saviour while hanging on that cross for us was in more agony and in more pain than anyone has ever experienced but He couldn’t go sit in a recliner because He couldn’t move. 

 

He took all of our sins on Him and He endured all of that pain for us. He couldn’t put an afghan over His legs to help the pain.

 

There are no words that come close to adequately describing the pain, the loneliness, the rejection and the heartaches that He endured for you and for me. What a precious, what a compassionate and what a loving Saviour we have and what a price He paid for us, His very life!

 

He paid the price for our sins because we couldn’t pay it. Our Heavenly Father is a Holy God and He can’t look on sin. Jesus was sinless so He was the only one who could satisfy the requirements of a Holy God. 

 

Our precious Saviour willingly hung there on that cruel cross of horror and pain for us. No one forced Him to die for us. He died for us out of obedience to His Father and out of a heart of love because His heart is filled with unconditional love and compassion for us.

 

Remember, Jesus said “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Matthew 25:40)

 

Are you making Jesus happy or are you making Him sad by the way you treat your family and your loved ones and a world that is hurting and desperately needs to know that someone cares about them? 

 

When Jesus comes back for us, will He look at you with a smile on His face or will He look at you with sadness in His eyes because you didn’t love Him enough to get out of your comfort zone and call and visit people to tell them that Jesus loves them?  I love You so much, dear Jesus.  Thank You for everything!

 

Joanne Lowe
August 11, 2023

 ARE YOU READY

 

"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."

 

1 Corinthians 15:52
King James Version

 

Carl A. Blackmore wrote one of my favorite hymns "Some Golden Daybreak".  I'm so glad the words in this inspiring hymn are true.

 

"Some glorious morning sorrow will cease Some glorious morning all will be peace Heartaches all ended, school days all done Heaven will open–Jesus will come

 

Some golden daybreak Jesus will come Some golden daybreak, battles all won He’ll shout the victory, break through the blue Some golden daybreak, for me, for you.

 

Sad hearts will gladden, all shall be bright Goodbye forever to earth’s dark night Changed in a moment, like Him to be Oh, glorious daybreak, Jesus I’ll see

 

Oh, what a meeting, there in the skies No tears nor crying shall dim our eyes Loved ones united eternally Oh, what a daybreak that morning will be."

 

Are you ready to meet Jesus if He should come while you are reading this devotion?  If you have never asked God to forgive you for your sins and invited Jesus in your heart to be your Saviour, I urge you to do it even as you read this devotion.  Don't miss out on spending eternity with the One Who loves you so much He died for you.

 

I love You, dear Jesus and I look forward to the happy joyous day when I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face.  Thank You for everything You have done for me especially for never leaving me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 10, 2023

 THE LOVE OF JESUS

 "The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."

 

Jeremiah 31:3
King James Version

 

Rev. Charles P. Jones wrote one of my favorite hymns "DEEPER, DEEPER".  I am so thankful for the unconditional love of our precious Saviour.

 

"Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus Daily let me go; Higher, higher in the school of wisdom, More of grace to know.

 

O deeper yet, I pray, And higher every day, And wiser, blessèd Lord, In Thy precious, holy Word.

 

Deeper, deeper, blessèd Holy Spirit, Take me deeper still, Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus, And His perfect will.

 

Deeper, deeper! though it cost hard trials, Deeper let me go! Rooted in the holy love of Jesus, Let me fruitful grow.

 

Deeper, higher, every day in Jesus, Till all conflict past, Finds me conqueror, and in His own image Perfected at last.
Deeper, deeper in the faith of Jesus, Holy faith and true; In His power and soul exulting wisdom Let me peace pursue."

 

I have not had the privilege to go to Bible College but I have been under the teachings of the Holy Spirit every day for the last twenty years.  Does this mean that I am perfect?  Absolutely not!  The only perfect Person Who ever lived or ever will live is Jesus.

 

I have had several requests to write for people but I have had to tell them that I have tried many times to sit down and write a devotion and the words would not come.  When you get a devotion from me, you can know that Jesus inspired me and helped me write it.

 

Is your life wholly lost in Jesus and His perfect will or are you allowing satan to take you out of the will of our precious Saviour?  We are either serving satan or we are serving Jesus.  

 

Are you serving Jesus or are you serving satan?  Do people see and hear the love of Jesus in you or do they see and hear the hatred of satan?

 

Joanne Lowe
August 9, 2023

 A VICTORY PARTY

 

"Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."

 

Luke 15:10
King James Version

 

M. A. Dodge wrote one of my favorite hymns "THE ANGELS’ JOY".  Not only do the angels rejoice, our Saviour and our Heavenly Father rejoice.

 

"There is joy among the angels, When the children seek the fold; How they tune their harps and voices, Gathered ’round the gates of gold.

 

Then to Jesus come away; Hear Him kindly, gently say, Suffer all the little children, Bid them come to Me today.

There is joy among the angels, When a soul by sin oppressed, To the Savior turns repenting, And receives the promised rest.

 

There is joy among the angels, As they bear the news to Heaven, Of a child on earth rejoicing, O’er the bliss of sins forgiven."

 

Have tne angels had a victory party for you?  If there has never been a time in your life when you admitted you were a sinner, asked God to forgive you and invited Jesus to come into your heart and save you, I urge you to do it now.  Don't miss out on spending eternity with the One Who loves you so much He died for you.

 

We read in the Bible "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."

 

Please don't keep Jesus standing any longer.  Open the door of your heart and let Him come in today.  Heavenly Father, I pray for every man, every woman, every boy and every girl who has not asked Jesus into their heart, may today be the day they say yes to Jesus.

 

I love You, Heavenly Father.  I love You, Jesus.  I love You, Holy Spirit.  Thank You, Jesus for coming to me when I couldn't go to You, thank You for never leaving me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 8, 2023

 THE ANSWER IS YES!

 

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

 

1 Peter 5:7
King James Version

 

Rev. Frank E. Graeff wrote a beautiful hymn about our loving Saviour "DOES JESUS CARE?".  We all know the answer to that question is yes because He not only proved it when He died on the cross for our sins, He also proves it every day by the things He does for us and the unconditional love He gives us.

 

"Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth or song, As the burdens press, and the cares distress And the way grows weary and long?
Oh yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares.
Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near?

 

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief there is no relief, Though my tears flow all the night long?

 

Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks, Is it aught to Him? Does He see?"

 

If you ever doubt Jesus loves you, remember all the pain that Jesus endured on the cross when He died for your sins and for my sins.  Have you thanked Him today and told Him that you love Him and appreciate Him?  
If not, please do it because He has feelings too and He wants us to tell Him that we love Him.  He knows if we love Him or if we don't love Him because He can see in our heart and needs to have us tell Him how much we love and appreciate Him.  I do love You, Jesus.

 

Thank You for everything, especially for never leaving me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 7, 2023

 DEDICATED TO JESUS

 

"And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world."

John 12:47
King James Version

 

Fanny Crosby wrote a beautiful hymn in honor of our precious Saviour "HE CAME TO SAVE ME".  Indeed we are privileged to be loved by the Saviour of the world.

 

"When Jesus laid His crown aside, He came to save me; When on the cross He bled and died, He came to save me.

 

I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad that Jesus came, And grace is free, I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad that Jesus came, He came to save me.

 

In my poor heart He deigns to dwell, He came to save me; O praise His name, I know it well, He came to save me.

 

With gentle hand He leads me still, He came to save me; And trusting Him I fear no ill, He came to save me.

 

To Him my faith with rapture clings, He came to save me, To Him my heart looks up and sings, He came to save me."

 

Have you allowed it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge that Jesus loves you so much He died for you?  No one loves us like Jesus loves us and nobody ever will.  What a Saviour!  What a Friend, this Jesus of Nazareth!

 

Please join me in praising the "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS".  Worthy is the Lamb of God!  One happy day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is LORD!  

 

I love You so much, dear Jesus, and I look forward to the happy joyous day when I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face.  Thank You for everything, especially for never leaving me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 6, 2023

 WE NEED JESUS

 

"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."

 

James 4:8
King James Version

 

Rev. George O. Webster wrote a hymn that is so true "I Need Jesus".  I have learned the hard way to depend on Jesus every day for every thing.  When we think we know more than Jesus is when we find out we need Him for everything every minute of every day.

 

"I need Jesus, my need I now confess; No friend like Him in times of deep distress; I need Jesus, the need I gladly own; Though some may bear their load alone,Yet I need Jesus.

 

I need Jesus, I need Jesus, I need Jesus every day; Need Him in the sunshine hour, Need Him when the storm-clouds low’r; Every day along my way, Yes, I need Jesus.

 

I need Jesus, I need a friend like Him, A friend to guide when paths of life are dim; I need Jesus, when foes my soul assail; Alone I know I can but fail, So I need Jesus."

 

We need to stop trying to do things by ourselves.  Jesus has told us in the Bible that we can't do anything without Him.  I can't even get out of bed with His help and encouragemnt.

 

We read in the Bible "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." John 15:5

 

When are we going to learn to trust Jesus and depend on Him?  I have said this countless times and I will keep saying it until God calls me home to Heaven.  No one loves you like Jesus loves you and no one ever will.

 

Thank You for loving me, dear Jesus and thank You for dying for my sins and especially thank You for never leaving me.  I look forward to the happy and joyous day when i will have the privilege of seeing You face to face.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 5, 2023

 HOW OFTEN

"Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime."

Daniel 6:10
King James Version

 

Marianne Sargent wrote the hymn "ARE YOUR WINDOWS OPEN?"  Can we say that our windows are open?

 

"In your secret heart, my brother, Was the day with God begun? Did you ask His guidance all along the way? Did you give into His keeping Hours of joy and hours of weeping? When the world has called you from Him, did you pray?"

 

We can't make it in this world that is filled with hatred and violence without Jesus.  We need Him all the time if we want to live a happy and productive life, a life that pleases Him and makes Him happy.

 

Mylon LeFevre wrote a beautiful hymn about our precious Saviour which is so true "Without Him".  I love the words in this inspiring hymn.

 

"Without Him, I could do nothing Without Him, I'd surely fail Without Him, I would be drifting Like a ship without a sail

 

Without Him, I would be dying Without Him, I'd be enslaved Without Him, life would be worthless But with Jesus, thank God I'm saved

 

Oh Jesus, oh Jesus Do you know Him today? Please don't turn Him away Oh Jesus, my Jesus Without Him, how lost I would be Without Him, how lost I would be".

 

It is so true, dear Jesus.  I can't even get out of bed in the morning without Your help and encouragement because the pain makes me want to stay in bed.  What a privilege is mine to serve You!  I love You and appreciate all You have done for me.  Thank You for dying for my sins on the cross and paying the debt I could never have paid.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 4, 2023

 OUR REDEEMER

 

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

 

John 16:33
King James Version

 

Rev. Edward Perronet wrote a beautiful inspiring hymn about our precious Saviour "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name".  

 

Indeed, we have a precious Saviour Who loves us so much He died for our sins on the cross so we can go to Heaven.

 

"All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all! 

 

O seed of Israel's chosen race now ransomed from the fall, hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all. Hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all!

 

Let every tongue and every tribe responsive to his call, to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all. To him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all!

 

Oh, that with all the sacred throng we at his feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song and crown him Lord of all. We'll join the everlasting song and crown him Lord of all."

 

When a man and woman gets married, everyone stands as the bride walks down the aisle to meet her bridegroom.  When Jesus, our Bridegroom comes back for us to take us home to Heaven, it is going to be the best wedding of all.

 

Instead of standing as we do when the bride walks down the aisle, every person is going to bow to Him and give Him the praise and the honor due to Him.  

 

What a glorious picture that will be.  I believe our Heavenly Father is going to cry as He sees His beloved Son getting the honor, the praise and the love that He so richly deserves.

 

I don't think any of have any idea of how much God cried when He had to turn away from His beloved Son when Jesus was crucified on the cross for us.  Jesus had taken your sins and my sins on Him and God is holy and can't look at sin.

 

i believe God cried for a long time.  When Jesus rose from the grave and went home to Heaven, I believe God and Jesus had the greatest and happiest reunion there ever had been.

 

Do you understand yet how much our Heavenly Father and Jesus love you?  Have you allowed it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge that you are loved by the Saviour of the world?

 

I love You, Jesus, and knowing one day I am going to have the privilege of seeing You face to face and be with You for all eternity makes me want to shout with happiness.  Thank You for everything, especially for never leaving me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 3, 2023 

 DO YOU KNOW

 

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

 

John 14:1-3
King James Version

 

I had a bad dream last night.  I dreamed that I didn't have any place to live.  Then, I remembered this verse which tells me that Jesus has prepared a mansion for me in Heaven.  

 

My sister decorated my home but Jesus decorated my heart with His cleansing blood when He allowed them to crucify Him and He died on the cross for our sins. 

 

Rev. Ira Stanphill wrote a hymn that always brings tears to my eyes to know how much Jesus loves us "Mansion Over the Hilltop".  Have you reserved a mansion in Heaven by confessing your sins and inviting Jesus to come in to your heart and save you?

 

"I'm satisfied with just a cottage below a little silver and a  little gold But in that city where the ransomed will shine I want a gold one that's silver lined.

 

I've got a mansion just over the hilltop In that bright land where we'll never grow old And some day yonder we'll never more wander But walk on streets that are purest gold."

 

I know where I'm going when God calls me home.  I'm going to Heaven and will be with my precious Saviour forever.  Do you know where you're going when your time on earth is over?  

 

There are only two places, Heaven or hell.  Where are you going?  Don't miss out on spending eternity with the One Who loves you so much He died for you.  I love You, dear Jesus.  Thank You for everything.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 2, 2023

 NO ONE

 

"And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots."

 

Luke 23:33-34
King James Version

 

Avis M. Christiansen wrote the beautiful, heart touching and  inspiring hymn "BLESSÈD REDEEMER".  I love the words in this hymn.

 

"Up Calvary’s mountain, one dreadful morn, Walked Christ my Savior, weary and worn; Facing for sinners death on the cross, That He might save them from endless loss.

 

Blessèd Redeemer! Precious Redeemer! Seems now I see Him on Calvary’s tree; Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, Blind and unheeding—dying for me!

 

Father forgive them! thus did He pray, E’en while His lifeblood flowed fast away; Praying for sinners while in such woe No one but Jesus ever loved so.

 

O how I love Him, Savior and friend, How can my praises ever find end! Through years unnumbered on Heaven’s shore, My tongue shall praise Him forevermore."

 

Evangelist Charles Weigle wrote a hymn that should bring tears to everyone to know how much Jesus loves us "No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus".  
"I would love to tell you what I think of Jesus, Since I found in Him a friend so strong and true. I would tell you how He changed my life completely; He did something no other friend could do.

 

All my life was full of sin when Jesus found me; All my heart was full of misery and woe, Jesus placed His strong arms about me And He led me in the way I ought to go.

 

Ev'ry day He comes to me with new assurance; More and more I understand His word of love. But I'll never know just why He came to save me,  Till someday I see His blessed face above.

 

No one ever cared for me like Jesus; There's no other friend so kind as He. No one else could take the sin and darkness from me; O how much He cared for me."

 

Have you allowed it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge that you are loved by the Saviour of the world?  He loves you so much He died for you.  What are you doing for Him?

 

I love You, precious Saviour and one happy joyous day I will see You face to face.  Thank You for dying for me and for all You have done for me, especially for never leaving me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 1, 2023