N is for Need or Needs...

N is for Need or Needs

The online dictionary shows need as:

1: necessary duty as in obligation

2a : a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful

  b : a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism

3: a condition requiring supply or relief

4: lack of the means of subsistence or poverty

The Webster's Desk dictionary defines needs as: of necessity.

We all have some of the same needs, food, water, clothing and shelter.  These are our basic needs, however we have other needs too.  At times we have a wanting or looking for something.  We feel empty inside perhaps like we are going in circles, trying different things but nothing seems to fill that need.  Many lean towards alcohol or drugs just looking for something.  The best way to fill that need is with Jesus Christ. 

‘And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, came behind him and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.  And Jesus said, Who touched me?  When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?  And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.  And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.  And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole go in peace.’   Luke 8:43-48

She had a need and she believed Jesus could take care of it.  We have physical needs but we also have spiritual needs, we need to turn them over to Jesus Christ.

until next time…nel

M is for Miracle...

M is for Miracle

The online definition includes:

1: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

2: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

During Jesus’ ministry miracles were performed at different times, which was part of the drawing of believers.  Today we do not see miracles as there were in Biblical times, however miracles do still happen.  Some people might call it happenstance, chance or coincidence; I like to think of it as the Holy Spirit, or at times a miracle. 

If you ever have been in the NICU at a Children’s Hospital you will believe in miracles.  My granddaughter was there for 7 weeks.  She had several things going on in her tiny life.  You can read her story here.  To look at her now you would never know she had any problems.  Yes we consider her our miracle baby. 

A friend of mine has a little boy that just turned a year old this last week.  He weighed 1 lb and 6 oz and she was only 23wks along.  Yes God still performs miracles. 

‘And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.  Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.  And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.’          Luke 7:21-23

‘Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.’

 John 4:48

‘And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.’      John 20:30-31

How about you, do you believe?

until next time…nel

L is for Like-minded...

L is for Like-minded

The online definition is:

: having a like disposition or purpose 

: of the same mind or habit of thought

The Webster’s Desk Dictionary defines like-minded as: 

: having a similar opinion, disposition, etc.

Looking at these definitions it is safe to say that like-minded is two or more people who have the same beliefs or values or opinions.  It is important for church members to be like-minded. 

‘Can two walk together, except they be agreed?’          Amos 3:3

‘If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.’     Philippians 2:1-2

As Christians we need to work together with one heart and one purpose.  We need to care for the problems of others as if they were our own, demonstrating Christ’s love.  We need to be more Christ-like.

until next time…nel