Author: Tammy Phillips

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A TREE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS?

by Tammy Phillips
October 6, 2020 

Looking into the depths of Psalm 1:1-3;  Jeremiah 17:7-8; and Ezekiel 47:12, this is what it means to me, when the Lord says : “That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” (Isaiah 61:3 NKJV) 

Blessed (happy, and fortunate)
is the man who trusts (confident, secure, throws cares, careless, fearless, runs for refuge)
in the LORD. 

Blessed (right, upright, to be straight, level, to be successful, prosper)
is the man whose hope (confidence, security, refuge)
is the LORD. 

Blessed is the man who walks not in
the counsel (advice, or plans and purposes)
of the ungodly (wicked, having an unrighteous cause, to be or do wrong, disturb, make trouble, make noise, tumultuous, cause terror, who depart from God)  
nor stands (endures, continues, abides)
in the path (way, road or direction)
of sinners (wander, miss, go the wrong way, miss the goal, miss the mark
nor sits in the seat of the scornful (make mouths out, mocks by imitating, act a fool)  We should not be walking in the same direction as sinners.

But his delight and pleasure is in the law (instruction, direction, teaching)
of the LORD
And in His law he meditates (roars, moans, growls, utters, mutters, speaks)
day and night.
Gods words are life to us and we should be roaring them day and night.  His words, His Word, are what keep us upright and walking in the right direction.  

He shall be like a tree, all kinds of trees used for food,
(apple, almond, cedars of Lebanon, sweetgum, black mulberry, date palm, palm, sycamore fig, olive, Holly oak, Shittah or acacia, poplar…It takes all kinds of trees!  It takes all kinds of trees to meet all kinds of needs.)
planted (God plants us, roots us in Love exactly where He needs us.)
along the bank of the river, on this side and that, by the rivers of water,
(God is living water. He is the fountain of living water. A constant life-source.  “And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. -Revelation 22:1 NKJV)
which spreads out its roots by the river. (Firmly fixed, our roots grower, deeper, wider, and longer, in love, in God and in His word, creating a strong, immovable tree.   “The root of the righteous shall not be moved.”  Proverbs 12:3)

 And he will not see (look at, pay attention nor fear)
when heat comes (Heat will come.  Things that cause us to boil…temptation, hurt and offense… will come.)
BUT his leaf will be green (As trees of righteousness, we flourish in Him.  He we are rooted into the all sufficient river of living water of the word of God.  The water keeps our leaves green, alive, and thriving. This is why we have to stay planted in the word.)
His leaf and shall not wither. (fade, wilt, fall away, drop down, fail, faint, lose one’s strength, be foolish, disgrace)
The tree will not cease from yielding fruit.  Its fruit will not fail and will bring forth its fruit in its season.    (“The root of the righteous shall yield fruit.”- Proverbs 12: 12.  The roots are plugged into nutrient rich, life giving, fruit yielding water source.  At the right time, God’s time, we will bear fruit.)
The leaf will be for medicine, for healing. (Our leaves, our experiences, our successes and failures, shared can bring healing through Christ and bring wholeness to the broken)

The tree will not be anxious (fear, take care, thought, be concerned nor be sorrowful)
in the year of drought (when the rain is scarce and supply has been clipped off or withheld)
And whatever he does shall prosper. (to go over, go through, push forward, break out, break through, advance, succeed, come mightily, to flow, be poured out, to finish well)

I enCOURAGE you to trust in the Lord always. Meditate on His word day and night.   Walk in righteousness.  When he says that you are a “tree of righteousness,” believe Him and you will finish well!

God revelation for the day:
 “One tree in the garden delivered death and sin.  One tree in the garden delivered life and righteousness.  Which one do you choose?”  -Tammy Phillips

WE ARE TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

Hadley Farm, Clarksville, TN , 2016

by Tammy Phillips
October 5, 2020

“That they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. (Isaiah 61:3 KJV)

The trees of fall are all adorned in their radiant red, fiery orange and glorious golden colors, illustriously reflecting the amazing glory of their Creator.  It is imperative for us to see ourselves as God sees us.  When then Lord first revealed to me that we were called trees of righteousness, I promptly and proudly responded, “Not me!”  I was like Peter when he told the Lord in John 13, “You shall NEVER wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” (John 13:8 NKJV).  At that time, I thought I had too much sin and baggage to be a mighty tree in the kingdom of God.  He graciously showed me differently.

What we, have to realize is that there were words that preceded and proceeded “the tree of righteousness” phrase in Isaiah 61:3. The preceding words of Isaiah 61;1-3 tell us the good news of the salvation of the Lord. He came to:  bring good news to the impoverished; heal the brokenhearted; proclaim liberty to the captives; open the prison doors to the bound; proclaim the favored year of the Lord to the oppressed; comfort and console all who mourn;  give beauty (a tiara or crown) for ashes; the oil of joy for mourning; the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness…

 “That they may be called trees of righteousness…”

We are not a righteous tree because of anything we did.  It is all about what Jesus did for us when he was persecuted, put to death on the cross, and rose from the dead.  He paid the price for our wrongs and reconciled us to God.  Our Father sees us and calls us trees of righteousness because of Jesus. The word “call” is important.  It is Hebrew word is qara’, meaning, to cry out with the idea of accosting someone; proclaim; summon; invite; commission; appoint;  be called out; be chosen.  Do you get the idea?  God is roaring, “Jesus did all this so that YOU can be called trees of righteousness! It is how I see you.” 

The proceeding words disclose the how and why. We are “the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” He calls us, chooses us and plants us. We are his plantation.  The Hebrew word for planting is a derivative of the word nata’ which means to plant, to place, fasten, establish, and to set anything upright, so that it is fixed in the ground.  We are planted that he may be glorified. We reflect His glory. He sees the righteousness, beauty and strength of His son in us and it glorifies Father God.

I enCOURAGE you to accept all of the finished work and good news of Jesus.  Be healed. Be whole.  Be complete.  Be free. Be loosed. Be favored. Be comforted. Be consoled. Be crowned. Be beautiful. Be joyful. Be clothed in praise.  Arise, throw your shoulders back and declare the word of God over your life.  Repeat: “I am a tree of righteousness!  I am firmly planted. I am resolute!”

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. (Psalm 149:4 KJV)

 

BE ROOTED IN LOVE

by Tammy Phillips
October 4. 2020

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what [is] the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; (Ephesians 3:17-18 KJV)

I love fall and all its colors.  I saw one little, vibrant, red leaf growing off a single stem out of a tree stump.  It was so cute.  I bent to pick it up.  I don’t know what I was thinking.  When I plucked the tender plant from the stump, its expansive roots followed.  I was reminded of the description of Jesus in Isaiah 53:2, “For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground.”  And, then  Paul’s words  in Ephesians 3:17-18 , “that you, being rooted and grounded in love,  may be able to comprehend with all the saints what [is] the width and length and depth and height”  I was amazed at the size of the root system for this tiny plant. How wide and long and deep must be our roots in the limitless love of God?

In Revelation 22:16, Jesus says: “I, Jesus…I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”  David’s name means beloved.  This verse could be interpreted to read: “I am Jesus. I am the Root of the Beloved.” He is the Beloved of God, Root of the Beloved and He calls us his beloved.  He is our Root.  He is Love.  We are rooted in the Root and rooted in Love, when we are in Him.  We must grow up in Him.

Roots are necessary for growth and stability.  Jesus is our Necessity and Rock.
Roots are the lifeline of a tree.  Jesus is our lifeline.
Roots take up air, water, and nutrients from the soil.  God is the very air we breathe.  He is our Living water. He is our Source of Life.
Roots are the cornerstone of plant function.  Jesus is the Cornerstone of our existence.
Roots serve as the plant’s anchor.  Jesus is our Anchor
Roots occupy a larger space than the plant it supports.  God occupies the universe in which we are supported.
Roots exude things in the soil that help protect the plant from disease. The Root of David poured for his blood to deliver us from all sickness and disease. 
Roots lengths can reach hundreds of miles!  How deep and wide, long and high is our Root. 
Roots drive the trees growth. The bigger and healthier the root system, the bigger and healthier the plant. 

Where are we rooted?  Are we rooted and grounded in love?  Or, are we rooted in disappointments?  Is our confidence in God or man?  Is our faith in Jehovah Rapha, the Great Physician or in mere doctors?  Is God our supply or do we depend on others?   Is our trust in money, government or is Jesus our root?  Are we firm in faith or fear?  Trust or unbelief? Hope or Despair? Love or Hate?  Are we rooted in the Truth of God’s word or the lies of the enemy?  As Christians, we are to be “rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith.” (Colossians 2:7 NKJV)

Our Root, our source of strength, life, love and all things good is Jesus.  We are to be rooted and firmly planted in Him.  We are to be united to Him in love and well established in faith that He is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do.  As we increase in the knowledge of His great love and realize that we are greatly loved, our roots grow deep in faith in Him.  When we nourish ourselves with the word of God, we strengthen our foundation.   No word…no food…no growth.  We feed, fertilize, and water our roots by digging into His word and spending time in prayer with God.  We ultimately grow and “may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” (Isaiah 61:3 NKJV) He rooted, grounded, planted and grows us into His trees for His glory.

I enCOURAGE you to examine your roots. Are they sustaining you? Are you firmly established?  Are you growing in Love?  I enCOURAGE you to fertilize your roots by reading God’s word and exercising your faith.  Dare to believe God.  Go to Him in prayer everyday and all the time.  Watch as He further grows you, step by step, into His tree of righteousness.

YES, GOD DUSTS, TOO!

by Tammy Phillips
October 3, 2020

For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:  “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him [who] has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” (Isaiah 57:15 NKJV)

One of my favorite scriptures is, “He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. (Psalm 143:7) I see a picture of God picking up the broken pieces of our hearts and lives and surgically sewing them back together, better than before.  He creates a beautiful quilt of our broken lives. He is God; He can do that and more.

When I read Isaiah 57:15, I did not know the definition of contrite. I found it to be the Hebrew word, dakka, meaning, dust, crushed, literally powder, very much crushed, broken small.  It a derivative of daka meaning be broken into pieces, bruised, oppressed, beat to pieces, crushed to pieces.

So according to Isaiah 57:15, not only is He the God of Psalms 143:7, who mends our broken hearts. He is the God, High and Lifted Up, who goes low into the humble spaces of our lives.  He takes the very smallest particles of our crushed spirits, the powdery dust of our disasters and revives us.

The word revive means breathe life into; return, restore, recover life, cause to grow, to flourish, to live well and be prosperous; to recover health; to be healed; to be refreshed; to deliver from destruction.

Dust is the smallest picture of brokenness that I can imagine.  Almighty God lovingly and willingly steps from the highest high to the lowest low.  He dusts up our debris.  (Yes! God dusts, too!)  He miraculously and meticulously, as only He can do, breathes life into powder of our existence.  What happens when we blow on specs of dust?  The pieces fly violently through the air.  God’s breath is different.  It is healing, restorative, reviving glue.  Not only does His breath bring our brokenness back to life, it causes us to flourish and prosper in places where we were shattered.

I will never look at dust quite the same again.

I enCOURAGE you to call out to the Reviver, the High and Lofty One.  No thing, No life, circumstance, no situation nor relationship, is beyond His healing, life giving, breath.  He made us from dust, so surely His word is true that He can revive us from dust.  Thanks God that He dusts, too!

“Revive us, and we will call upon Your name. Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; Cause Your face to shine, And we shall be saved!” (Psalm 80:18-19 NKJV)

Thought:  Ponder on God’s greatness and our smallness.  Think about  the galaxies, stars and planets as dust particles that God just breathed into the universe. 

WE ARE WITH GOD

“Simply Gorgeous Dahlia’s” grown and picture by Janet McDonnell, Culpepper, VA

by Tammy Phillips
October 2, 2020

We are in a relationship with God.  God is there for us and we are there for Him.  The confessions of our faith should be:

WE SEE
We see Him and we see others as He sees them. Our focus is Him.

    • I will look to the LORD. (Micah 7:7)
    • Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God besides Me (Deuteronomy 32:39)
    • The eyes of our understanding being enlightened. (Ephesians 1:18)
    • Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith… (Hebrews 12:2)
    • “But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear;” (Matthew 13:16)

WE HEAR
We have ears to hear truth and turn a deaf ear to the enemy and his lies.

    • My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they [are] life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. (Proverbs 4:20-22)
    • The Lord GOD has opened My ear… (Isaiah 50:5 NKJV)
    • He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Revelation 2:29)

WE SPEAK
When we boldly speak only the words of God, we speak truth and life.  He will give us what to say, either way.

    • I have put My words in your mouth. (Isaiah 51:1)
    • Do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say.  For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say. (Luke 12:11-12)
    • Therefore, settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. (Luke 21:14-15)
    • Now, Lord…grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, (Acts 4:29
    • Preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence…(Acts 28:31)

WE PRAY

    • Pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (Matthew 6:6)
    • Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. (Mark 11:24)
    • Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything (Philippians 4:6 NLT)
    • Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18)
    • Pray without ceasing, (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

WE ARE WITH GOD

    • Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;  In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
    • Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26:4)
    • Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD. (Jeremiah 17:7)
    • Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us. (1 John 3:24)
    • Raised [us] up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, (Ephesians 2:6 NKJV)

WE HELP GOD TO FURTHER HIS KINGDOM
By following Jesus’ example in Isaiah 61:1-4.

WE ARE THERE 
We are there for God by loving Him and keeping His word

  • “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)
  • We love Him because He first loved us. …  And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God [must] love his brother also. (1 John 4:19, 21)
  • My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)
  • And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This [is] the first commandment. (Mark 12:30)
  •  Be still,and know that I [am] God.(Psalm 46:10)

I encourage you to have ears to hear, eyes to see, a mouth to boldly speak and pray.  Abide with God and help Him further His kingdom. Keep his word.  Most of all just love Him and be with Him.   

 

 

 

GOD IS THERE

Gorgeous Smokey Dahlia from Cashiers, NC, September 2020

by Tammy Phillips
October 1, 2020

What words can be spoken to encourage on a day of loss?  On a day of celebration?  On a day of  victory or a day of defeat?  What words can be offered to encourage on a day that you say good-bye to yet another loved one?  I can only offer the words of our good God:

GOD SEES YOU
He is EL ROI, “You-are-the God-who-sees,” exactly where you are. (Genesis 16:13)

For the eyes of the LORD [are] on the righteous, And His ears [are open] to their prayers; ” (1 Peter 3:12 NKJV)

Not only does He see you but…

GOD HEARS

But certainly, God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer. (Psalm 66:19 NKJV)

Not only does He see you, He listens to you and …

GOD SPEAKS

“It shall come to pass That before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear. (Isaiah 65:24 NKJV)

He knows what you are going to ask before you ever say a word and…

GOD PRAYS

Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. (Romans 8:26 NKJV)

God the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we don’t even have the words to speak and…

God the Son prays.

It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. (Romans 8:34 NKJV)

GOD IS WITH YOU

…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

GOD HELPS AND HOLD YOU UP

I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isiah 41:10

GOD IS THERE

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

GOD GUARDS YOU

 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; Psalm 91:11

 You have your own Secret Service detail to help you with any need. You cannot see them, but I guarantee they are big and not to messed with.

 I enCOURAGE you to “look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV) He endured the pain. He sees and hears you.  He speaks and prays on your behalf.  He is with you, holds you up and guards you.  There is no place you can go that He is not.  God is always there for you.

Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! (Psalm 34:8 NKJV)

OUR FAITHFUL PARTNER

by Tammy Phillips
September 30. 2020

God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9 KJV)

GOD IS FAITHFUL.
God is reliable.
God is trustworthy.
God is ever true to His promises.
God is dependable.
God is allegiant.
God is constant.
God is true.
He called you into
Fellowship
Partnership
Companionship
Association
Communication
Joint participation
Intimacy
Partake
Share
With HIS SON JESUS CHRIST.

God is faithfully there with us through this journey of life.  He can be counted on.   He does not take leave.  He does not disappear when there is hard work to accomplish.   We do this business of life together.  Jesus is our partner.  He has called us to share life with Him and that means through the good times, the bad times, times of gain and times of loss.  Allow Him to share in your hurts, pains, celebrations, and successes.

I enCOURAGE you to count on Jesus, your companion.  You are not going through alone.  He is there with you walking through each difficult step you must take today and tomorrow.   He will strengthen and guide you.  He called you and you can call him right back.  He says, “Come to Me, all [you] who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 NKJV) Trust in your Partner’s strength to help you endure.  You can count on and lean on Him, every time.

 

 

 

 

 

GOD IS OUR COVER

by Tammy Phillips
September 29, 2020

As I write to you, I am cozily sitting here under my favorite, soft, fuzzy, snuggly blanket.  Fall has announced its arrival with daily temperatures dropping into the low 60’s.  Cover is welcomed and necessary, if you are dressed in shorts, believing the warmth of summer is still hanging around.  The picture of God being our Cover has appeared several times in the last week. I have been researching a few words.  Oddly enough, what was their meaning? God is our Cover.

  • As our Alpha and Omega, He is our Cover, encompassing all time and eternity. (Revelation 22:13)
  • As our Passover, He is our Cover, our blood covering, protecting us from destruction. (1 Corinthians 5:17)As our Refuge, He is our cover, our dwelling place, our den, asylum and place of retreat and security. (Deuteronomy 33:27)
  • As our Author and Perfecter of our Faith, He is our cover, writing the Masterpiece of our life in His book. (Hebrew 12:2)
  • As our Atonement, He is our Cover, our overspread, covering over, blotting out and forgiving all our sins (Romans 5:11)
  • As our Good Shepherd, He is our Cover, our door and gate.  He literally laid down His life, providing protection and salvation to us in the pen of life. (John 10:9,11)
  • As our High Priest, He is our Cover, continually interceding for us, day and night. (Hebrews 3:1, Romans 8:34)
  • As our Holy Spirit, He is our Cover, anointing and smearing Himself all over us. (1 John 2:20)
  • As our Light, He is our Cover, enveloping the darkness with Himself. (John 8:12)
  • As our Resurrection, He is our Cover, wrapping and restoring us in life by keeping us from death. (John 11:25)
  • As our Lamb of God, He is our Cover, covering and taking away the sins of the world. (John 1:29)
  • As our Comforter, He is our Cover, blanketing us with knowledge in all things. (John 14:26)
  • As our Lord of all, He is our Cover.  He has got it ALL covered! (Philippians 2:9-11)

He is our Savior, Creator, Deliver, Preserver, Provider, Freedom, Fortress, Safety, Shield, Strength, Rock, Rescue, Righteousness, Refiner, Redeemer,  Word, Wholeness, Healer and Completer.  I think that just about covers it all. If it does not, He is all that, too!

I enCOURAGE you to sink into the warmth and security found in our Lord.  Meditate and know that He has got you covered.  You can trust Him.  God has been there, exactly where you are.  He is there with you now, hovering over you, covering and loving you through it all.

WALKING UNDER THE BANNER OF LOVE

by Tammy Phillips
September 28, 2020

 You have given a banner to those who fear You, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah (Psalm 60:4 NKJV)

We are on a journey passing through the territory of the Prince of this world from glory to glory.  The “to” is the journey.  The “to” is our walk in Christ and transformation into his image.   We would like to abide in the glory because transformation can be so painful and difficult.  Know that we will run into the enemy and his cohorts.  We will experience trials, temptations and even deaths.  When we become tired of fighting and the struggle is real to keep going, we can recall that we are not alone.  God is fighting for us.  Remember, Satan is a thief and a liar.  He uses every tool in his arsenal to execute his plan steal, kill, and destroy our life.  He is miserable and he wants everyone to “go down” with him.  He operates in the darkness where he secretly plants land mines, tuck bombs away in hidden places, and fires missiles of fiery darts to take us out.  His mission is obstruction and destruction.

But God!  He has a better plan and a better way.  He has a Highway of Holiness that allows us to travel above enemy territory.  God travels in the greatness of His strength speaking righteousness.  He is mighty to save.  It is in Him and led my Him that we go.  He is the only Way.  He is Truth.  David says in Psalm 60:4, “You have given a banner to those who fear You, That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah”

When we do not retreat in the fear of Satan, but instead stand amazed at our God, Who is Love,

He gives us His flag to fly high.  His Banner over us is Love!   We can then courageously march through enemy country displaying our Standard.  We advance in confident expectation that we will be celebrating Satan’s defeat.  We are not afraid, nor are we discouraged because of the vast enemy army.  The battle is not ours in any way, but God’s and He has already won. We are on the winning team and proudly sport our colors.  As we step in God’s tracks on His Highway, He leads up into the hill of transformation.  We follow our Love, Prince of Peace and Captain of Our Salvation.  It is He alone that brings many sons into glory and through the “to.” Selah; be silent, pause, rest and think about it.

I enCOURAGE you to take comfort in the Banner over you, Love.  This word banner is derived from a word meaning to cover over.   His Love is a large flag that literally covers, comforts and leads you. Sink into it its security like a big blanket.  “We will rejoice in your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up [our] banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.  Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand. (Psalm 20:5-6 NKJV)

 

2 Cor 3:18; Ephesians 6:12; James 1:2; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Corinthians 10:13; John 8:44; John 10:10; Colossians 1:13; Isaiah 57:14; Isaiah 35:8; Isaiah 63:1; 1 John 4:8; Song of Solomon 2:4; Psalm 143:10; John 14:6; Exodus 17:15; 2 Chronicles 20:15; Hebrews 2:10

EnCOURAGEment from the BEAUTIFUL FEET IN THE MOUNTAINS

September 27, 2020

Encouragement from Isaiah 52!
I heard the Lord say:

Wake up! Wake up!
Put on your strength!
Put on your beautiful garments!
Put on Christ!
Put on the armor of God!
Put on the armor of Light!
Stand up!
Shake the dust off yourself!
Take your seat!

Remove the bonds from your neck, captive!
You have been set free!

My people know my name.
My people know what my name is and what it means.

Look! I AM!
No one, no body, no other God is!
I AM!

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that:
Brings good news.
Publishes peace.
Good tidings of good
Publishes salvation.
Says our God reigns.

He chose us to do His kingdom work.
Are you watching?
The watchmen lift up the voice!
Together with one voice  shall they sing.
They shall see eye to eye.

Break forth into joy.
Sing together.
The LORD comforts His people.
He has redeemed you.
You are paid for with the precious blood of Jesus.
You cannot do anything to make him love you more than he already does.
You cannot earn his salvation.
You cannot be good enough.
Jesus alone redeemed you.

The LORD has made bare his holy arm.
He has revealed Himself as the One by whose direction you are set free!
The ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Leave! Leave the land of exile, isolation and desolation.
Get out!
Be clean!
Be refreshed!
Be restored, renewed, rebuilt!
Be free!

You are a vessel of the LORD meant for good works.
The LORD will go before you.
The God of Israel will be your rear guard, behind you.
The Holy Spirit will come beside you.
He will hold your right hand.
He will help you!
He is I AM!
He is God.

I enCOURAGE with the word of the Lord who loves you from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet.  I see nothing beautiful in feet, but he does. Can you allow yourself to imagine what he thinks about the rest of your body, soul, and spirit, if he thinks your feet are beautiful?  You are Creation! You are His Masterpiece   You are His favored child. You were formed in His secret place and intricately and curiously wrought, as if embroidered with various colors.

How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O queenly maiden! the joints of thy thighs [are] like jewels, the work of the hands of a Master workman. (Song of Songs 7:1 KJV)