Do you have peace?

Good afternoon from sunny Socal.

Having peace in our lives is hard to find. People walk around with their cell phones plugged into their ears and do not bother to say, "Hi!" Well, for one reason they cannot hear you.  I do not think they want to hear you! You cannot even tell if they are having a good or bad day.

Honestly, I miss the days when cell phones didn't exist! I would rather "talk" with someone then send text messages. Besides, when you text someone, are you able to determine their tone of voice? Are they being funny, sarcastic or not caring what you think? One more thing... you send a text to your best friend and they don't text you back for a week!

Actually, I do have a verse for today😊! It is from 2 Thessalonians 3:16. Paul exhorts, "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." Notice, ALL TIMES!

I believe that asking the Lord for peace is appropriate. I believe asking our Lord Jesus for what we need is appropriate. Asking equals praying! If we do not pray, then will we receive what we need? Whether it is peace, health or wisdom, our Lord Jesus is waiting for us to ask in prayer.

Love & Blessings,
David Walter Wiseman

PEACE AND JOY TO YOU! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The Word is Alive!

Good Evening to you all!

My blog tonight is about God's Word. My wife and I have been reading through Paul's letters in the New Testament. She wanted to do something for Advent. Each morning after breakfast, we started reading aloud to each other. Nancy would read a chapter then I would read a chapter. 

If we came across a verse that needed a more in depth search, then we would dig into it to understand it before we moved on in our reading. Today, we were in 2 Timothy. Oh my goodness! We were blessed by the entire letter!

In 2 Timothy 1 verses 11& 12, Paul is speaking and yet God made it very clear to me that HE was speaking to me! "And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why i am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame. because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day."

I know that in the near future God will send me out as an "herald, apostle and a teacher." And I was reminded this morning that I should not feel shame because of my years of suffering! Jesus suffered. Paul suffered. Why shouldn't I suffer? I am thankful for my suffering! It has brought me closer to Jesus than I ever thought possible!

Has God given you a vision of what he wants you to do? By reading the Word everyday, God will show you his will for your life. I truly believe that our Father has a plan and a purpose for every person on earth!

May God's will be the same in heaven as it is on earth!

I am His, 
David Walter Wiseman 

YES, IT DOES RAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! GOD IS GOOD!

 

Hope in Jesus!

It is Friday here in Southern California.

I have not been able to blog because of my health. I am feeling good today. When you read my blogs, I hope and pray you are "Seeing Jesus Christ in me!" Jesus is the reason that I am alive today!

In Proverbs 23 & 24, the verse, "And my hope will not be cut off" is written. There are times in our lives when what we hope for seems so far away. For me, it is my health. The other day I had to get down on my hands and knees. I struggled mightily to get back up! I will be 55 years old on the 26th of this month. I will be 10 years Cancer Free on January 7th, 2019! My hope is that Jesus will help me regain my health. I realize that I must do my part in getting physically stronger.

Another verse that Jesus brought to my attention is Isaiah 40:29, "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." I know without a shadow of a doubt that Jesus helped me get off the ground! Why? I cried out to Jesus to help me get up😩!

Do not let your HOPE in JESUS be swallowed up by the evil in this world! Remember, Jesus' victory over evil!

Thank you for reading my blogs! Lord Willing, I will write more often😊!

I am HIS,
David Walter Wiseman

JESUS WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU!

The Wide & Narrow Gate

Hello to you this Wednesday afternoon!

Today's verses are from Matthew 7: 13-14. Jesus is teaching to a large crowd. There are two gates, He says, "Enter though the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road is that leads to life, and only a few find it." 

 In this day and age that we are living in it sure seems like there are many people on that wide road! In my own life, I have family members on that wide road and it breaks my heart. They all know my belief in Jesus Christ. I am so grateful to be on the narrow road! The narrow road is much more difficult than the wide road for sure! However, I want to be on the road that leads me to heaven, no matter how hard and rocky and painful the narrow road can be!

OK, what do we do with all the people on the "wide road?" We pray for them! We pray for "Divine Appointments" with them! One thing we should not do is to judge them! Judgement is for God Almighty!!!

Honestly, we as Christ-Followers must learn that we are not to judge people who don't believe in Jesus. We are to witness to them with how we speak and love and in our actions. There is an old song I learned in church, "They will know we are Christians by our love!

May God continue to bless you this day!

I am His,
David Walter Wiseman

LET US BE "HUMBLY BOLD AS WE LIVE FOR THE LORD!

 

Groundhog Day

I am hoping you are having a good day with the Lord!

My wife and I watched, "Groundhog Day" last night. I have seen this movie many times, yet this time it revealed something in me that I did not like. For those of you who have not seen this movie I will not tell you the whole story.

The main character in this movie is egocentric. He has to live the same day over and over and over again. What this movie revealed in me was just how selfish I have been throughout my life. Whew, that was extremely difficult to confess😁!

As I laid in bed last night I prayed and asked God to forgive me for being so egocentric. I felt his presence come over me. I am bound by gratefulness to God!

Jesus was a Servant King while he walked on this earth.

The verse that came to my mind is Matthew 6:33, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." You may be thinking, "How does this verse fit with being selfish?" Well, if we truly seek "his kingdom and his righteousness, then Jesus will reveal to you what needs to be purified. It is a daily walk with Jesus that will makes us more like him!

Thank you for reading my blogs! May God Bless you richly!

I am HIS, David Walter Wiseman

My favorite time of year!

Well, how about that!

It's Friday afternoon. To tell you the truth I am really tired. I want to share something great with you. It has not come to me yet. 

This morning I read about the rich young ruler in Luke 18:18. "He came and asked Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life? Jesus reminded him of the commandments. The rich young rule replied that he has kept all commandments." Jesus knew he was telling the truth. So, Jesus understanding where this young ruler's heart was told him, "You still lack on thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy." The rich young ruler left. Jesus did not try to bring him back! 

Have you ever wondered why Jesus did not pursue him? I know that Jesus wants all of our love and attention. Are you thinking...well, I just can't sit around all day and night meditating on Jesus and the Bible! Of course not! However, we are able to talk to Jesus all throughout our busy day. We are able to thank him for our food, our health, our job and all the people he puts in our path each and everyday!

Has Jesus asked you a question that pierces your heart? Has he asked you to give up something that is not good for you? To be honest with you, Jesus has told me to study the Bible more and watch less television. I do love the Bible! I have no excuse. I am still recovering from all my cancer treatments. My energy and my endurance is still not where it use to be before cancer. When I do watch television, I pause on the commercials and pray for someone or remember some of my favorite verses. Well by golly, I feel great and I don't have to watch those dumb commercials!

Jesus love you and me! He understands exactly where we are and what's in our heart! Be willing to give to Him whatever He asks and you will be thankful!

I am His,
David Walter Wiseman

THANK U JESUS!

Jesus answered...

A good afternoon to you!

Recently, I have learned that I am Lactose Intolerant. So, with the Jesus' help, I am going dairy and sugar free! I look forward to this new challenge in my life. Hopefully, I will lose some weight too💪!

The verses of today is from John 14:5-6. In verse 5, Thomas asked Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."  

In this world today it is difficult to be a Christ Follower. However, when people ask us if we are a Christian, are we ready for persecution? Jesus dealt with it from is own people and from his home town and from his own family! I have had to deal with disowning from my siblings and two of my three daughters.

Are we ready to let people know that Jesus is the only way to heaven? About a year ago, I felt strongly led by the Holy Spirit to text all my siblings and my daughters and my son-in-law this message, "Jesus loves you and wants you back!"  Well, for those of you who do not know, I am the only Christ Follower in my family! The texts I received were angry! You would of thought that I cursed at them and that probably would have gone over more smoothly😏! 

My point today is that the name of Jesus is more offensive to the world than any other name! I love Jesus! He saved me cancer! What has Jesus done for you? My Mom tells me all the time, "I count my blessings every night when I go to bed!" That is a wonderful way to thank Jesus each day!

I am His, David Walter Wiseman

AMEN & AMEN!