KEPT!!

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 386
July 24, 2018///

Keeping Power!!!

Jesus has KEEPING POWER!!

Some of the definitions in Webster’s dictionary for keeping are:
: THE ACT OF ONE THAT KEEPS:
: CUSTODY, MAINTENANCE
: the means by which something is kept : SUPPORT, PROVISION
: THE STATE OF BEING KEPT OR THE CONDITION IN WHICH SOMETHING IS KEPT

This morning as I was thinking back over my life I am so thankful for the Keeping Power of Jesus Christ.

I’m so thankful that I do not have to trust in my goodness or my actions to keep me a Child of almighty God! I’m so grateful that when I made Jesus my Savior, His Power began a work in me that has continued!

As I have made Him not only my Savior but my Lord, His Keeping Power has made me secure in the knowledge that I am never alone, and His Eye is always on me and He has angels and powers that are working through me and for me!

To walk in the companionship of the Lord God Almighty is the most amazing thing that I can imagine. To be able to praise, ask questions and feel the warmth of His Love flowing through me is more precious than I can even share!

Look at the definitions at the beginning of this. If you have made Jesus your Savior and Lord you are in His CUSTODY, and He does the MAINTENANCE needed in you and in your life. He is the SUPPORT you need in every situation and HE is your PROVISION in the emotional, physical, financial and spiritual parts of your life.

And that puts us in the state of being kept! Hallelujah!! Thank you, Jesus, that it is by your Power I am free from burdens, I am healed in my body and every care I have has already been taken care of!!

May I share with you some scriptures to solidify this concept of being kept?

Jude 1:24 (KJV)
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

2 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV)
But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

These are just some of the scriptures that talk about being kept by the Power of Almighty God!

God is a God of rescue and forgiveness and we all need that from time to time but when we live a lifestyle of having to be forgiven and rescued maybe we need to ask ourselves this question: am I committing all my days and my ways to the Lordship of Jesus who can and will handle it all?

Think with me for a minute! If you were on the water in a storm would you rather be drowning and thrown a lifeline and finally pulled out of the water to safety, or would you rather be safely in the boat through both the calm and the stormy sea?

We all understand that life is a parade of ups and downs, times of happiness and sorrow, and tough and wonderful situations. However, if we are in companionship with the Creator of the Universe through our Faith in Jesus Christ, we can be safely in the boat of His Love, Joy, and Peace in any and every situation!

I encourage you to get out of the mindset of always having to be rescued and forgiven and just get in the safety of the arms of Jesus and relax and let Him keep you from and through everything the enemy would throw at you!

God Loves you! He really does! He desires to walk with you through the Holy Spirit, to guide you with His Love and protect you with His Care! Don’t be to stubborn to let Him!!
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Father God, my Abba Father, my Daddy God, thank you for your Love and Care for each of your creations as we allow you control. Help each of us to understand that life is meant to be lived in companionship with you. Break down every wall of stubbornness that makes us feel like we can guide our ship into the harbor. May we understand that if we make you captain of every faze of our life, you will keep us safe and in perfect peace. Amen

Have and amazing week!
Love, MeMaw