RE: The Son of Man

Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world,

and they that dwell therein. KJV

In the following  passage found in  Matthew 9, Jesus describes part of what His authority as the Son of Man entails.  The same event is included  in  Mark  2:9 and Luke 5:23.  These have been in my heart now for a number of years as I've been learning how it applies to my life in a number of practical ways. This is one of the normal ways the Word and the Spirit work together with us in order to mature us and to help us receive the benefits of our inheritance.  

At the beginning of January, I added a "read thru the bible in a year" routine, where one reads a specific set of pages a day.  I decided to use a free online audio source for this particular project and chose The Message version.  I hop out of bed, make a cup of tea, plug in my earphones, relax and enjoy having the added benefit of hearing the Word spoken from a fresh perspective.  It's been quite a delightful addition to my morning without much effort on my part at all and the benefits have been priceless!  

It was a couple  of days ago when the passage in Matthew 9 was read and it lit me up on the inside as the words resounded in my mind and spirit!  There's something about hearing the same thing we've heard and know to be true, when said differently which possesses the power to significantly impact and strengthen the existing knowledge and understanding  we have on a given subject....and our God knows exactly how to do that for us!  (I'm smiling and feeling joyful again even as I write this.) 

So, Here's the passage that made such an impact on me: (to hear it read, go here )  

 Matthew 9:1-8

Who Needs a Doctor?

9 1-3 Back in the boat, Jesus and the disciples recrossed the sea to Jesus’ hometown. They were hardly out of the boat when some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and set him down in front of them. Jesus, impressed by their bold belief, said to the paraplegic, “Cheer up, son. I forgive your sins.” Some religion scholars whispered, “Why, that’s blasphemy!”

4-8 Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, “Why this gossipy whispering? Which do you think is simpler: to say, ‘I forgive your sins,’ or, ‘Get up and walk’? Well, just so it’s clear that I’m the Son of Man and authorized to do either, or both. . . .” At this he turned to the paraplegic and said, “Get up. Take your bed and go home.” And the man did it. The crowd was awestruck, amazed and pleased that God had authorized Jesus to work among them this way.  The Message (emphasis, mine)

The unique, loving watch-care He provides us  individually is truly wondrous and this is, in part,  what I attempted to share here as well as keeping the knowledge of Him as the Son of Man in the forefront of our thinking.  We all can benefit tremendously by receiving more of His tenderness to us, as well as having a deeper understanding of the fact that  only a man could restore what man had lost. 

With these things in mind, I'll close with something He said to me which I posted here recently:

I came as the son of man so you could become the sons of God.

He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God 
*Micah 6:8 


*Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Simeon, Anna and The Body of Christ

Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world,

and they that dwell therein. KJV

It's time for the Body of Christ to work with God to bring about Ephesians 1:10  in this day and hour:

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him (KJV) 

And how do we do such a thing? By yielding to Him and allowing the desire of His heart to work in and through us as His grownup children, ready to live and do things His way. He will help anyone who's willing. The first calling of his disciples remains true for us today when He simply said, "Follow Me." We don't have to make it anymore difficult than that: as we choose to follow Him, His Spirit will lead us in prayer just as He said He would in Romans 8:26-27 and John 16:13 (to name a few) by His Living Spirit and His eternally Living Word. 

Simeon and Anna were those prophetic intercessors who spent their lives interceding that the way be prepared for the first coming of Christ,  now the responsibility for His second coming rests on the  church-believers In Him.  We must as individuals and Bodies of Believers come together as One with Him and call on Him to bring it to pass as He leads His followers into true and powerful intercession and expression of His Presence in our lives.  And how wonderfully gracious of Him to make it easier for us today in that it's lighter in weight for us as we rest In Him giving Him place and the power to add our share with perhaps millions  of  others of His followers who will join Him.  How lovely is He to help us  rest from our own works as God did from His and to enable us to join those who've gone before us to help prepare the way in prayer for such a time as this when we all can come together as One to hasten the day of His return. 

There's much to be done for His heart can only be satisfied by those whom He paid the price for, to be restored to His great heart of Love for them.  Let us be willing to be fishers of men in the unique way that only He can bring to pass with our own individual gifting--however He has created us to be empowered by His own strength to walk out the ministry of reconciliation:

2 Corinthians 5:17-19  (KJV)

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

In closing I'm leaving a link with a prophetic Word through Kenneth Copeland for 2019 (prophesy spoken and written at this link). And another from two gifted Bible teachers, Co-Pastor Terri Pearsons and Greg Stephens who are part of the ministry team at Eagle Mountain International Church. Perhaps more light will be added to what I've shared here by hearing these three prophetic words/teachings concerning the Body of Christ in this day and hour.

My hope and greatest desire is that all who choose to stop to read this blog will be inspired to go deeper and higher with Him who paid it all for us in spite of our success's and our failures .  We all have to go the same way, no matter our age or anything else.  If we're alive and breathing and call on Him, He will with great joy of heart receive us without hesitation no matter where we are physically, spiritually and emotionally. We all can totally trust Him with our battered and bruised hearts for He will in no wise leave or forsake us if we'll only call on Him.

After all He came specifically for you...He  created you in your mother's womb and He knows you by name!  You are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made!

So I'll end this post without my usual scripture but with this one from Revelation 22:17 KGV:

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

Jesus: The Son of Man

Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world,

and they that dwell therein. KJV

I'm sharing something the LORD said to me during the month of December when my thoughts often went to the meaning of Jesus being born into the world with the angel and a multitude of heavenly hosts declaring: 

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

Over time I grew to better understand  Him often referring to Himself as "the son of man" because God had given authority to mankind when He created them in the Garden in His own image and likeness.  Only a man could restore what  man had forfeited to satan. This is a little background to what He said to me which is very significant for such a time as this when He's actively bringing all things into one In Him. (see Ehesians 1:7-10) 

Without further ado, I'll now share the simple, but profound word He spoke to me in my spirit.

I came as the son of man so you could become the sons of God.

I can only imagine the preparation we as His children must go through to  come into  that place where we, who want to go with Him, will be released in the earth as the sons of God all creation is waiting to see.  But I do know this, He is well able to do it individually, collectively and nationally as we give Him more and more room to change us from glory to glory in His likeness!

He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?

*Micah 6:8  

*Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Remembering...

Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world,

and they that dwell therein. KJV

Today, I'm posting a short tribute to my husband which will give you a better understanding of why there have been so few posts in the past 12 months. I do hope, and expect, I'll write more often in the months  ahead and trust you'll find something of interest which will bring you back again. 

Return or not, I trust the Blessing and favor of the LORD to overtake you and your household in every area of your lives.

Remembering my husband--

Richard Wayne (Uncle Rick) Buettemeyer

June 15, 1942 -- October 23, 2017

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that [goes forth weeping] bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.  Psalm 126:5-6

He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?

*Micah 6:8  

*Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Victory in Jesus!

Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world,

and they that dwell therein. KJV

This is what we have In Christ Jesus regardless of our present circumstances  Every promise WILL come to pass as we release our faith in Him who promised for He is well able to watch over His Word to perform it.  I say to the weak and weary, "Hang in there."   

Blessings to all and I trust His strength and comfort to be released to you as you listen even if you don't speak English! So here's Denver and the Mile High Orchestra with their beautiful rendition of Victory in Jesus.

He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?

*Micah 6:8  

*Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Personal Instructor

Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world,

and they that dwell therein. KJV

I'm sharing a page from my journal written and received today, Saturday, June 16, 2018 while going over a list of 10 confessions for receiving and maintaining health which I refer to as "wholeness" confessions-because the Life in them affect your whole being, spirit, soul and body.  While  reading aloud number 9  (2 Corinthians 10:3-5), I simultaneously saw and understood what I'm preparing to share with you today. 

Journal starts here:

Saturday, June 16 2018

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Amplified  Bible, Classic Addition with personalizations

3  [Even though I have a physical body I will] not carry on warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons.

4 For the weapons of [my] warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds,

5 [I] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and I lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ. (the Messiah, the Anointed One)

​I had a quick picture flash before my mind, seeing a young woman- slender, muscular​- practicing the use of her  weapons. You couldn't see her Personal Instructor but He was there, teaching her, strengthening her,  teaching her how to use her weapons-bringing her up higher into  expert levels.   At the same time I understood that some people have a Sensei, Grand master of some sort.  But we have Him here with us, in us.  The teacher, the true firstborn of God, the only One that has truly "gone before" who teaches us and takes us to the highest skill level in warfare, wisdom, understanding, power and love.  And God at Jesus' request has sent us His Children our very own instructor, The Holy Spirit, who'll take us as high as we allow Him to do so!  Glory to God, it's our choice!  We can choose to go!!!!  Woohooo, thank you God, I choose to go with you!  Thank You, thank You, Thank You and I offer you all my heart and my love!

I found the information below very interesting since the term Sensei also came to mind during the reading of the Corinthians scripture.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_(martial_arts)

Japan

Sensei definition:

Japanese martial arts commonly use Sensei (先生) meaning "teacher" or literally translated, "born first"[1] or "one who has gone before".[3] A Sensei is a person who has knowledge and is willing to teach that knowledge to another. A Sensei assists students in ken shiki "the pursuit of knowledge".

Also today --  Philippians 4:5b-6a  

How my Personal Instructor taught me to think concerning this scripture:

                                                                       

...The Lord is near.  Therefore I will not fret or have anxiety about anything....

Scriptures used are from Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

 Psalm 78:72  NASB

            ... He shepherds me according to the integrity of his heart,

            And guides me with his skillful hands (emphasis and personalization, mine).

    Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963,        1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission 

Recompense Defined

He has  told you, O man, what is good;

And what does the LORD require of you

But to do justice, to love kindness,

And to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8

This morning it seemed good to me to add more emphasis to the word, recompense which was used in my post on Sunday, January 7, 2018, entitled  From Attrition to Recompense.  To see it look to the right of this post and click on Featured Post.

So here we go with defining!

        Recompense: Webster's  Dictionary 1828 - Online Edition  
                                     American Dictionary Of The  English Language

REC'OMPENSE, verb transitive

1. To compensate; to make return of an equivalent for any thing given, done or suffered; as, to recompense a person for services, for fidelity or for sacrifices of time, for loss or damages.

The word is followed by the person or the service. We recompense a person for his services, or we recompense his kindness. It is usually found more easy to neglect than to recompense a favor.

2. To require; to repay; to return an equivalent; in a bad sense.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Romans 12:17.
3. To make an equivalent return in profit or produce. The labor of man is recompensed by the fruits of the earth.
4. To compensate; to make amends by any thing equivalent.
Solyman - said he would find occasion for them to recompense that disgrace.
5. To make restitution or an equivalent return for. Numbers 5:7.
REC'OMPENSE, noun1. An equivalent returned for any thing given, done or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; as a recompense for services, for damages, for loss, etc.
2. Requital; return of evil or suffering or other equivalent; as a punishment. To Me [God} belongeth vengeance and  recompense Deuteronomy 32:35. (emphasis  and [GOD] mine

It's always good to remember with scriptures concerning vengeance as the one above, God loves and is FOR mankind, that's why He sent Jesus His only son to become recompense, to  take on Himself  what we  deserved.  The invitation  is still open for anyone who wants to receive  Him and all God  has to offer  His beloved  children.  The vengeance is for Satan and his minions who hate us. And it seems so very reasonable to me to  choose The One who LOVES US!

Here's another complimentary scripture the Spirit opened up to me this year regarding NOW as the time and season for recompense (and more) to come to pass.

Psalm 102:12-13  NASB

12 But You, O Lord, abide forever,
And Your name to all generations.
13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion;
For it is time to be gracious to her,
For the appointed time has come.

So, I close with this encouragement, God's part is to bring it to pass.  Our part is the same as what Jesus told Jairus to do, "don't be afraid, believe only".... no matter how things look.

 Psalm 78:72  

            ... He shepherds me according to the integrity of his heart,

            And guides me with his skillful hands (emphasis and personalization, mine).

Scriptures taken from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963,        1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission