Since the fall of mankind, our world has been spiraling down into the abyss of darkness; first came mans disobedience, turning away from divine guidance to follow his self seeking heart. Misguided by a desire to be more when he was made in the image of a perfect Creator. His fall from grace gave the father of lies dominion of the earth created for him; everything was tainted by evil. That which was full of life and majestic became spoiled by the touch of darkness. What was once light became darkness in his heart, his brilliance admired by all the Heavenly host; Lucifer the light bearer desired to be greater than his Creator which lead to his expulsion from the heavenly courts and his name changed.

He deceived many in his quest for greatness and they too were cast out of their heavenly home. “Therefore, rejoice o heavens and you who dwell in them; but woe to you o earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, knowing he has but a short time” Rev.12:12. With great ferociousness he lashes out at everything that seeks the face of God through His son Jesus the Christ. The shadows of darkness he has cast caused pain, strife, hatred, and the blood of the people of God through out the centuries; his greatest vengeance still to come in his effort to destroy mankind, the Creators loved creation. He attempts to keep man blind to the love of the Father, His willingness to forgive sin, and the sacrifice made on mankind’s behalf.

The dawn is coming, Math. 24: 37-39 gives us this warning; “but as the days of Noah were so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day Noah entered into the ark and knew not until the flood came and took them away; so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be.” The dawn is coming, the time is now to shed the deeds of darkness and seek the glow of loves light. Only by submitting to loves call can the darkness be penetrated and removed from the heart. The dawn is coming, evildoers with their evil deeds will receive their due rewards.

The dawn is coming, all mankind and the watching universe will know the justice of the Most High, His love and mercy. The dawn is coming, “Behold He is coming with the clouds and every eye shall see Him, even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be” Rev.1:7. “Behold I come quickly and My reward is with Me to give everyone according to his works Rev.22:12. The dawn is coming and the glory of His brightness will eradicate all darkness, restoration will begin and the earth will be purified; God will dwell on the new earth and those who love His appearing will be His people and dwell with the Father and the Son throughout eternity.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

In my youth I felt invincible, nothing was to hard or challenge to difficult for me to tackle; friends became family and family became friends. Mother would say” teeth and tongue may fall out, but; they need each other.” This taught me a valuable lesson, no matter what happens between mother and child, siblings, and other family members; at the end of the day if we don’t have love and forgiveness we open the door that will give power to the ruler of darkness.

I never thought I would reach 25, but; I did. It was not because I deserved it or was a person who made no mistakes. My mistakes were many and many of my decisions the wrong ones to make. My secret weapon was a praying mother, strong supportive sisters and brothers who were willing to fight my battles for me if need be. I never thought after searching for love in all the wrong places I’d find the love that mattered the most; love that sacrificed for me, forgave all my mistakes and made me feel like a new person.

I never thought I would see 50, but; I did, my life enriched by friends from childhood who still walk the pathway of life with me, sis and brothers in the faith that lift me up in time of trouble, knowing without a doubt my family and heavenly Father love me unconditionally. As I cross another threshold I never thought I would be granted the love of family and friends that have graced me with their presence to celebrate another milestone in my journey.

I never thought I would see 76, but; I did and the love that was showered upon me has made this a very special transition for this is the day the Creator whispered my name into the universe and I came to be. So grateful for my Fathers love

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

written June 4,2023

Do you remember how you felt when you received your first bouquet of flowers? The smile on your face and the joy in your heart, you couldn’t wait to open the little card often accompanying them; it was important to know who thought of you in such a special way. Sometimes they come from family members or friends, then there are times they come from a secret admirer, someone you least expected. There is something about receiving a gift you didn’t expect, it evokes a different kind of emotion; gratefulness consumes your thoughts and you wonder what you may have done to deserve such thoughtfulness from the sender or giver.

It is unfortunate that flowers have a very limited life cycle, they are beautiful while they bloom, but; soon they began to fade. Fading flowers show daily their end approaches; the petals begin to droop, the vibrant colors become dull and finally the petals fall leaving behind dry remnants of what once was. Just like the fading flower, mans life cycle is limited; we all know how we are born, but; death is a mystery. We know it’s inevitable, yet; seldom do we know the when, where, or how it will come. I’ve often heard that death is not the end of the story, just an intermission until the next act begins. My question is what will the next act be? Do we choose the role we will play? What happens when the final curtain falls?

This world has a Time Keeper, He records every wasted opportunity to learn our purpose for being and every wasted opportunity to share what we have learned with others. Unlike the fading flowers, mankind was given free will; choice which determines the path he or she takes. Natures course was established at Creation, it’s path set. The seasons change as directed, the sun rises and sets as directed and so does the moon and the stars. The natural and animal kingdoms give their obedience to their Creator, man is the exception to the rule; he has the ability to disobey. The condition of our world is the result of man’s disobedience to his Creator.

Lawlessness, greed, corruption, and unmentionable evil has consumed our world. Many have aligned themselves with the evil one who is its ruler. He seeks only to kill, steal and destroy; we must be alert and sober minded, he is not a friend of mankind, but; it’s greatest enemy. He is a deceiver, the father of lies, there is no truth in him. Those who follow his leading will end their earthly lives as refuse upon the ground, dried up and discarded like fading flowers. The Time Keeper is watching the clock of time as it ticks down to the final curtain of earths history. This is our final opportunity to choose life.

When the second act begins the trumpet will sound and the dead in Christ will shake off their grave clothes, put on robes of white and rise to meet their Lord, redeemer, and savior in the air. Jesus is the truth, the life, and the way, only those who choose Him will enjoy eternity.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

It was about to be discarded, what was it good for was the question in her mind. No value could be seen , it was lifeless and barren. Many times we are faced with circumstances that make us feel there is no resolution for what we are experiencing. Have you heard the old expression “just a stick in the mud”? This is how we find ourselves feeling from time to time; not moving, stuck in one place, non productive, and wondering how we get out of the rut we’re in.

It’s not easy navigating the waters of life; we often meet with turbulence, one way signs, roads closed and dead ends, all which call for a change in directions. Without clear eyes it’s hard to see what that direction should be. Many of us move to fast only to find we have another obstacle to over come, “stuck in the mud again”; we start all over trying to free ourselves. This seems to be the rat race many find themselves caught in. The question becomes how do we break the cycle?

At first it just appeared to be a stick protruding from the ground; lifeless and barren, just when she decided to rid herself of it she noticed something was different, it was showing signs of new life. What was thought to be of no use was budding with green leaves. What made the difference you ask? Patience, as she pondered her decission as to it’s fate nature had time to show itself in the stick in the ground; once a dry root was now teaming with life. We too must consider we are a work in progress; we must learn to be patient, God is not through with us.

Each new day we are given life brings a new experience to enhance our growth or cause stagnation. We are granted opportunities to lean into the beauty of God’s love or withdraw into the self gratifying ways of this tainted world. The decission is ours to make, our loving Father is patient not wishing any should perish, but; all to come to repentamce and receive new life through Him. Our eyes must be open to see clearly before we choose our direction, one way leads total destruction and the other to eternal life.

The Father loves all His children even though He knows many will not choose to be with Him; He sent to mankind a token of that love in His son Jesus the Christ. This gift became a willing ransom for man from the grip of sin. The penatly for sin is death, a price He paid with His own blood. Be patient and make the right choice, Philippians 1:6 says”be confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you, will complete it until the day when Jesus the Christ returns”. God is faithful, His love true; trust the process and allow new life to begin, life eternal.

My rervelation as I sit by the pool of grace.

See her through the eyes of love, remove the mask of a painted on smile; gaze into the eyes that cry themselves to sleep when all is quiet and the night is long. Recognize she is more than the sum of her parts, from her body springs forth life. She has many names; mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend; each designating the role she is assigned in your life.

She represents the nurturing characteristics of the Father Creator; in her is His gentleness, kindness, sacrificing love, unconditional forgiveness, patience, and faithfulness. She fully embraces the concept of you before me, for those she loves no sacrifice is to great or problem to small if it is for her children or family members.

Her prayers never stop ascending to the Father for her family or friends who have lost their way or strayed from His care. She is by some under valued until she has faded into the mirror of time and they are left with reflections and memories. From the heavenly jewel box she was given to you, she maybe a pearl, or ruby or emerald or diamond. She could be slightly flawed, her brilliance not easily seen; yet, she is a priceless gift from the hand of a loving Father.

When you honor her you honor the Father Creator who loved you so much He gave Himself for you through the sacrificial blood shed by His son Jesus the Christ; whether mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, niece or friend when her role is finished and she exits the stage of life, you will reflect on your time with her and smile; remembering when the physical presence is gone the love lingers on.

With loving hands she was created from a rib taken from man, through her all human life began; she is adorned with modesty and good works. Early she rises to prepare for her families needs and ends her day in prayer and thanksgiving, her name is WOMAN.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

Father I come to You asking for help, I know You will know what I should do to solve the problem facing me right now. I just don’t understand the reasoning of men, the things they do just blows my mind. Sometimes explanations escape me for my own actions. It is as though even the air we breath is toxic. Everyday something new makes us wonder; where are You? So much hate is roaming the land and mans inhumanity to man is rapidly growing.

Where is the love comes to my mind? Where has it gone and how do we get it back? All questions only You can answer, please tell me what You need me to do to bring back the love we once knew. Open our eyes that we might see how we have changed our world and how wicked it has come to be. There is no safe place from the terror of hate, the young disrespect the wisdom of the aged, and those in power ignore the needs of the masses. It’s all about self seems to be the theme of the day; everyone is going their own way.

Father where do we begin? Please teach us how to love again. Remove the dark clouds covering our hearts, that we can make a new start. Forgive our indifference and ignite a desire for change; a willingness to erase another’s pain. Renew in us a right spirit and give us Your joy, let forgiveness reign in our hearts. Open our sight to the beauty of life; the rose not the thorns, the rainbow not the storm, the solution not the problem and the victory not the fight. Nothing in life comes without a price, but; You paid the cost so that we would not be lost. You came to give us abundant life, in You we rise above the pain and strife.

Father please start we me, open my eyes that I can see what I can do to honor You; teach me to go the extra step to make life better for someone else, a smile to the stranger I pass by, a desire to comfort those in need and words of kindness to speak. To pray for those who seem hard to reach, that they might find Your love and peace. I know our time is running out and soon it will be to late, but; it only takes a spark to start a flame. TEACH US TO LOVE AGAIN

Have you ever heard someone say” we’re living in the time of the end”? Have you wondered just what they meant by this saying? Many today realize we are in a great battle; not a battle we can see or read about in the media, but; an unseen battle between good and evil. This is usually the theme of fairy tales, most fairy tales began with once upon a time; however, what we are experiencing today is no fable. Our world is being changed with everyday that passes by darkness in the hearts of men. Unfortunately, many do not realize the final conflict is approaching mankind. How many will be prepared? Noah preached destruction was coming for 120 years, yet; only he and his family survived the flood that destroyed the world at that time.

One would think Noah’s story would stand as a shining example of what happens when evil pervades and darkness rules. It appears we as people have again given ourselves to worldly passions and temptations, we strive for success through power and wealth no matter who is trampled under foot. The hearts of men grow colder and hate rears it’s ugly head as never before, places of safety are disappearing and the division between people grows wider. If we would only open our eyes we would see the handy work of mans greatest enemy everywhere we look. This enemy likes to work in the background and unnoticed, he uses anyone he can to accomplish his dirty work in the deception and destruction of men’s souls.

He knows time is running out for him, he is trying to recruit as many soldiers as he can into his ranks. He is constantly preparing for the final conflict with the prize of victory in his view. It was his desire to be worshipped that caused his first defeat and expulsion from the Heavenly courts; forever banished from the Father’s house. Now that his home is on the earth, with great anger he is determined to corrupt mankind and cause separation between man and his Creator. But the Father in His mercy toward us has given of Himself to teach us how to overcome and defeat this enemy. Jesus the Christ, the only begotten son of the Father, enclosed in humanity was that example; He lived to please the Father, even unto death that we would be free of the tempter.

When He returned to the Father He left those who choose to serve Him with this hope,” let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me”. “In my Fathers house are many rooms; If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am there you maybe also” John 14: 1-3. This promise is the thread that binds the followers of the Christ to the hope of His return, but; of that day and hour knoweth no man, no not even the Angels of heaven, but Only the Father Creator. We have been given a warning concerning this great event, Mathew 24:37 states as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Noah’s generation didn’t heed the warnings of the coming destruction and were lost in their sins. This just maybe the final generation of earths history, the final opportunity to choose life and make heaven your home. A choice will be made, none will be exempt; choose you this day whom you will serve, will it be God or Satan. Now is the time to prepare for the final conflict, tomorrow is not promised to anyone; to whom will you give allegiance? Jesus is coming BACK will you be ready?

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

It was a stormy day, but; her time had come, she had to get to the hospital immediately, the baby was on its way. It was a 15 min drive, but; with the rain he could not take any chances with his precious cargo, nothing would stop him getting them there safely. This was just the beginning of his drama; once they arrived the waiting would begin. The anxiety was getting the best of him, he couldn’t focus on anything but her and the baby. How much longer? What’s taking so long? Is everything ok? In the chair out of the chair, up and down the hallway; finally his name was called and the announcement made ” you have a beautiful baby girl”. A new bond is established when two become three, a three strand cord is not easily broken where love abides. With each additional strand the cord is made stronger or so it should be.

There is a common denominator that makes the strongest cords, that’s Love; love must rule the heart. On this day we celebrate how many years ago LOVE walked free from the grasp of death and forever tied itself to mankind. The scars of love’s sacrifice will eternally cover His body, but; He willingly submitted His body to the indignities for you and me; that’s what love does. We are family and LOVE is our big brother. We are to love one another as we have been loved, there is a old saying that comes to mind” teeth and tongue may fall out but they still need each other”. Love requires the release of self for the benefit of others. Love understands the power of words spoken to heal or brake the heart. Pride must fall by the wayside, I and me become less important and we and us become more promenade.

Love requires forgiveness, it holds no grudges; it doesn’t turn on and off like a faucet. Love is of God anyone who loves is of God but he who does not love is not of God for God is LOVE. God sent His son to express to His children how great His love was for them. Jesus was that expression of what love looks like, He is our example. He had acceptance for all although many rejected Him, He was spat upon, yet; never retaliated. He helped all who needed Him, freely He gave of Himself; He spoke kindly and with compassion to those who society cast out. He treated the stranger like family and He did what most would find very hard to do; He forgave His murderers as He was dying. Today LOVE is alive and well, He is seeking hearts that need transformation, on it’s own the heart will not change.

No matter how hard we try to change the heart, self will rule; only the Spirit of Christ resonating in the heart can change the heart. Like every big brother wants what is best for his siblings, Jesus wants us to be like Him as He is like the Father; family ties are stronger when love holds the cords together. If this is a problem for anyone He is standing at the ready to help and show us how, He’s just waiting for us to ask HIM to take control of our lives.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

April is the month of rebirth; it announces the beginning of Passover, reminds us of the greatest trial and sacrifice in human history as well as the greatest display of Gods power ever witnessed by man in the resurrection of His son. It seems we have began to feel the warm breezes and rising temperatures we look forward to when Spring arrives. We shed the heavy clothes and coats to allow more sunlight to touch our skin. The renewing rain falls freely preparing the flowers for blooming, nature changes into a beautiful dress of green; the air is filled with the sound of birds and creatures small and great awake from slumber.

The time of revitalization has begun; a time to heal, time for forgiveness and restoration , and for building new relationships. In most households parents are trying to keep the excitement levels down as their children await the arrival of the Easter bunny and all his goodies, the family gathering and special meal; dressing up in their finest or new clothing for church. I wonder how many have taken time to tell the real reason for celebration? It was a festive time in Jerusalem and while most of the people were preparing for the Passover, the religious leaders were engaging in a plan to kill the innocent; His name was Jesus.

The leaders were threatened by the story of Love Jesus taught the people; He healed their ailments, forgave their sins, and feed them with physical and spiritual food. They arrested Him, gave Him a unfair trial, abused Him and finally put Him to a shameful death. None of this was a surprise to Him, not even His betrayal by a friend; His words were ” I lay down My life, that I might take it again. No man takes it from Me, but I lay it down Myself “. 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. He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities.

On that fearful Friday His fate was sealed by His death on the cross atop of Golgotha, as the Sabbath was approaching His body was removed and buried in a borrowed tomb. He rested in the tomb on the Sabbath; but, on the 3rd day He arose. It was because He rose on this day which was the 1st day of the week, Sunday; we celebrate His resurrection. He who was dead, now lives forever more; He has taken death prisoner and those who believe in Him will never die, but; have eternal life. While eggs, candy, bunnies, and fancy clothes are wonderful things; we should be celebrating the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ that paid our sin debt and made salvation free to all. Will you tell the story?

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace

Nature has a way of mesmerizing anyone who slows down their pace of life long enough to really observe it’s many facets of beauty. The expanse of the heavens; no matter where you are in the world it’s seen by all who gaze upon it, the brilliance of the sun is felt upon the face, but; it’s heat does not destroy what it touches. The rising of the moon as the sun sets illuminates the darkness to reveal innumerable stars, have you ever wondered how or who makes this happen so seamlessly? All nature speaks of a Creator, even you.

Hard to imagine when you look in the mirror the face looking back at you is composed of dust/ The eyes, noise, mouth, ears, hands, feet and all that is in-between; all dust, not dirt but just the surface; the part that is easily blown away with the wind. Genesis 3:19 tells us ” By the sweat of your face you will eat bread until you return to the ground, for from it you were taken, you are dust, and to dust you shall return” this was told to our fore parent because he failed to hold fast to the instructions of his Maker. From one act of disobedience man forfeited his God given dominion of the earth and brought death to the world.

The same voice that caused this disobedience is still echoing the same lie that caused the fall of our fore parents to our generation. In James 4:7 we find these words” Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil and he will flee from you”, we must fight against the deceiver of many generation by not yielding to his temptations. He will use every method available to him to keep us from our purpose. We were created for a higher purpose, but; because of our free will to choose, many have made the wrong choice. The earth is filled with the same attributes that caused the destruction of the earth so long ago.

In the expressed image of the Creator we were created to be His companion, to reveal His character, and share His love for all creation. After our fall from grace, our purpose was made clear through His life example; to reverence our Creator, to walk in truth, love unconditionally, help those in need, to be merciful and forgiving of one another. Long ago many witnessed this example in fleshly form, it is through their stories that we can experience the essence of Christ love today. He still lives and is reaching out to all who desire to live a life of purpose.

Through Jesus the Christ we can fulfill the original intention of the Father for His creation, but; once again a choice must be made, yell a loud no to the deceiver and draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Turn your back on the way of the world and accept the love of the Father through His Son; only then will we be able to walk in purpose. ” The thief cometh not, but for to steal and kill and destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”. John 10:10

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace