Dear Jenise, I just wrote this "Dear Sophie" 45 minutes ago and posted it in the comments for Donald Schuler's new letter published on September 15, 2023, "TABLE OF THE KING." https://substack.com/inbox/post/136867768
The story is about a humble beggar widow named Sophie. She is the wealthiest woman by GOD's standards but the poorest woman in the world's opinion. As soon as I posted my comment, your new post came up. It was the LORD's timing because that comment fits here as well. GOD bless you and your family. Yes, we are family and will live in His Kingdom for all eternity together. Praise the LORD, now let us all be faithful to what GOD has called us to do? The fields are white, ready for harvest. I pray GOD would send us all in "His family and ours." In JESUS' Name, we pray this day, Amen!
"Say not ye, there are yet four months, and then cometh the harvest? behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, that they are white already unto harvest." John 4:35 ASV
Dear Sophie
"Though she wore rags, she was richer than kings,
For she taught us the value of the simplest of things."
Dearest, precious Sophie. Truthfully, I confess, if I could only be half the person, you are, I would be more than I am now. If I could only have your selfless love, I would be the wealthiest person in the world. To have your never-ending compassion for those in need, those suffering and in pain, would be the most cherished prize most sought after by the least of us.
My dear Sophie, how can we all be like you? How can we when our selfish deeds stand in our way, they oppose us, they say stay exalted, don't stoop down, don't succumb to the lower. How can we all be like you, dear Sophie, when the world around us says everything is good and only to be discovered a lie in the end. They say to come and buy everything you need, and happiness will follow close behind. How can we be like you when slogans everywhere say "eat, drink and be merry because you only have one life to live" broadcasted on every airway and posted on every street corner. How can we, dear Sophie, when all we hear are lies and more lies.
"I confess to you now, dear Sophie, if I could only be half the person, you are, I would be more than I am now."
"Jesus said to the people who believed in him, you are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 NLT
Luke 9:22-26 NLT "The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day, he will be raised from the dead.”
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? If anyone is ashamed of me and my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in his glory and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels."
Excellent post! He wants a family. 2 Cor 6:18 and I will be a father to you and you shall be sons and daughters to me says the Lord Almighty.
Such a wonderful verse, Teresa, thank you for sharing it!
That's the message we can share in evangelism. God wants his family, He's taken care of the sin problem that separates us from Him.
His Spirit convicts us of our need for a Savior...
... praying that those we all speak with will soften their hearts, set aside their pride, and listen to the Father heart of God.
Love and appreciate you, sis! ❤️
"We are Family."
Dear Jenise, I just wrote this "Dear Sophie" 45 minutes ago and posted it in the comments for Donald Schuler's new letter published on September 15, 2023, "TABLE OF THE KING." https://substack.com/inbox/post/136867768
The story is about a humble beggar widow named Sophie. She is the wealthiest woman by GOD's standards but the poorest woman in the world's opinion. As soon as I posted my comment, your new post came up. It was the LORD's timing because that comment fits here as well. GOD bless you and your family. Yes, we are family and will live in His Kingdom for all eternity together. Praise the LORD, now let us all be faithful to what GOD has called us to do? The fields are white, ready for harvest. I pray GOD would send us all in "His family and ours." In JESUS' Name, we pray this day, Amen!
"Say not ye, there are yet four months, and then cometh the harvest? behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, that they are white already unto harvest." John 4:35 ASV
Dear Sophie
"Though she wore rags, she was richer than kings,
For she taught us the value of the simplest of things."
Dearest, precious Sophie. Truthfully, I confess, if I could only be half the person, you are, I would be more than I am now. If I could only have your selfless love, I would be the wealthiest person in the world. To have your never-ending compassion for those in need, those suffering and in pain, would be the most cherished prize most sought after by the least of us.
My dear Sophie, how can we all be like you? How can we when our selfish deeds stand in our way, they oppose us, they say stay exalted, don't stoop down, don't succumb to the lower. How can we all be like you, dear Sophie, when the world around us says everything is good and only to be discovered a lie in the end. They say to come and buy everything you need, and happiness will follow close behind. How can we be like you when slogans everywhere say "eat, drink and be merry because you only have one life to live" broadcasted on every airway and posted on every street corner. How can we, dear Sophie, when all we hear are lies and more lies.
"I confess to you now, dear Sophie, if I could only be half the person, you are, I would be more than I am now."
"Jesus said to the people who believed in him, you are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 NLT
Luke 9:22-26 NLT "The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day, he will be raised from the dead.”
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? If anyone is ashamed of me and my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in his glory and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcODACIBTuc&list=PLMTXJ5fJUtz_NjeNGLHBfuuaCcQiZGs30&index=12
Blessings, brother, thank you!