Scripture Series: Strength Among the People Card---Join Us for Anything Goes/Inspirational Challenge at Word Art Wednesday!

 Hi there, friends!  This post is coming out really late.  Just been busy these past few days.  But I would like to share with you my inspiration project for this bi-weekly Challenge happening at Word Art Wednesday (WAW).  As always, we are featuring a Scripture Word Art that you can download for free at the WAW site.  Our highlighted verse today comes from Psalm 77:14 which says, "Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people."

As the Presidential election draws near, there is not a shortage of bad news upon bad news and chaos upon chaos not only in our country but all around the world.  It is obvious that the mainstream media who were once bringing a balance news to the people in the absence of political opinions have made it their quest to promote every news that capitalizes on stealing, killing and destruction to move people as far away as possible to what promotes life, freedom, patriotism and love for God.  Everyday, there are wonderful news out there that can unite and promote respect and love among human beings but the media pundits are purposely ignoring, killing and burying them to oblivion to promote unrest and further divide people to every issue they can come up with.  Nowadays, I often see/hear people quoting Matthew 12:25 in their social media comments. This verse tells us, "Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand."  Satan used division for ages to destroy nations, families and relationships to achieve his purpose---to destroy and deceived many souls and rob them of knowing their Savior.  And because America is so divided in our day, many are foreseeing our downfall.  But if you take the time to study Matthew 12 and look into the context of the interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees, the subject is about the (holy and rigteous) kingdom of God and the (unholy and perverted) kingdom of Satan.  JESUS RULES in God's kingdom and all His subject reveres Him and follows His statutes.  Satan's kingdom are filled with rebels and self centered souls that are divided among themselves.  Let's see what Jesus told the Pharisees who accused Him of driving out demons by using demonic power in Matthew 12:26-33.  Jesus said, "If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? And if I drive out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit." 

I would like to share what My Life Application Bible's explanation shared regarding Matthew 12:24-30.  It says, "The Pharisees had already accused Jesus of being in league with the prince of demons (Matthew 9:34).  They were trying to discredit Him by using an emotional argument.  Refusing to believe that Jesus came from God, they said He was in league with Satan.  Jesus easily exposed the foolishness of their argument. In the incarnation, Jesus gave up the complete and unlimited use of His supernatural abilities.  But He still has profound insight into human nature.  His discernment stopped the religious leader's attempts to trick Him.  The resurrected Christ knows all our thoughts.  This can be comforting because He knows what we really mean when we speak to Him.  It can be threatening because we cannot hide from Him, and He knows every selfish motives.  At Jesus' birth, Satan's power and control were disrupted.  In the desert Jesus overcame the devil's temptations, and at the resurrection he defeated Satan's ultimate weapon---Death.  Eventually Satan will be constrained forever (Revelation 20:10), and evil will no longer pervade the earth.  Jesus has complete power and authority over Satan and all his forces.  It is impossible to be neutral about Christ.  Anyone who is  not actively following Him has chosen to reject Him.  Any person who tries to remain neutral in the struggle of good against evil is choosing to be separated from God, who alone is good.  To refuse to follow Christ is to choose to be on Satan's team. "

Wow, if we examine the state of our country through these verses, the very reason why we are divided is because we are surrounded by Satanic people who are bent to see the destruction of our country.  They took over major pillars of our society and planted their despicable globalists agenda.  We see their confusing and insane policies, views and arguments daily and unless you are operating in Godly wisdom and common sense, you can be easily deceived to agree with their perversion of truth.  But they have to contend with the true and faithful believers (Born-again, John 3:3) of the Body of Christ who boldly stand for God's Truth---unwilling to compromise.  Not everyone who attends a Church building or call themselves Christians are true believers.  Those whose lives are fully surrendered to Christ and obeys His Word agrees on the unifying power of the Gospel. One King, One Ruler, One Kingdom in Jesus Christ alone and His Word is eternal and unchanging. We obey what He says is right and hates what He says is wrong.  We have nothing in common with the rebels of this world for we have been redeemed by our faith in the finished work of Christ at the Cross.  This division is necessary in order to separate and identify the good from evil.  Those who would boldly stand for righteousness and those who would compromise for false comfort and security.  One day, Jesus will return for His people (Rapture of the Church) and everyone "left behind" will willingly worship Satan and receive the mark of the Beast as the wrath of God pours (Tribulation Period) upon the ungodly.  Revelation 20:6 tells us, "Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years."  To all of my fellow believers, never take your eyes away from Jesus Christ!  No matter what happens, consider His faithfulness written in His Word and all that He accomplished on our behalf in fulfillment of His promises.  Meditate upon them always while anticipating His eternal promises of a life in His presence filled with light, righteousness, peace, joy and love.  

For this Card, I used images from Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz called "Bird Crazy" and the frame image is from Recollections.  Both are colored using my Hobby Colour and Prismacolor markers.  The base is a white CS, cut and scored to make a 5.5 inches square card.  The embossing folder for the background is from Darice and the Washi tapes are from Tape Works.  Lastly, I added some fancy stitching to this card.  Simply cute!

 

 

STRENGTH AMONG THE PEOPLE CARD

 

STRENGTH AMONG THE PEOPLE CARD LAYERS

 

 

STRENGTH AMONG THE PEOPLE CARD INSIDE

 

 

STRENGTH AMONG THE PEOPLE CARD WITH ENVELOPE-BOX

 

This Card is entered into the following Challenges: 

Crafty Creations---ATG

Crafty Gals---Summer Fun

Ellibelle's---Something Beginning with "B" (Bird, Branch)

Simon Wednesday---Oh So Cute!

Paper Funday---ATG/Back to School

Crafty Sentiments---ATG

Digi Choosday---ATG

Lemon Shortbread---ATG

TTCRD---ATG

Crafting Happiness---ATG

Jan's Digi Stamps---ATG

PIP---ATG

Path to Positivity---Exploring the Fantastical

Paper Girls---Emboss Like a Boss

Dragonfly Dreams---ATG

Dare 2B Artzy---ATG

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends---ATG

Corrosive---ATG

2 Crafty Critter---ATG with Critter

A Bit More Time---ATG

A Perfect Time---ATG

Artistic Stamper---ATG

Classic Design---ATG

Craft Dee BowZ---ATG

Crafts Galore Encore---ATG

Crafty Animals---ATG

Creatalicious---ATG

Createful Heart---ATG

Love to Craft---ATG

Make sure you join us at WAW Challenge.  You can use the free Word Art in your creation and link it to our Challenge but is not a requirement.  As long as it's family-friendly, uplifting and inspirational, you can enter up to 5 times each week.  Our Challenge winner will be awarded a wonderful prizes from our awesome sponsor---Hello BlueBird (Prize pack).  So excited to see what you come up with.  Anyway, live every minute of your life fully trusting in the Lord, both physically and spiritually.  Never ever trade joy that will last for all eternity for momentary pleasure.

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