Month: December 2022

What an amazing legacy Jesus established when he came to earth as a small baby, born in a smelly stable on that cold winter night in Bethlehem so long ago. He gave up His Glory so that we may share in that Glory by believing in Him.

“ though he was rich, yet, for your sake’s, he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9

Thus started an epic thirty three year journey of sacrifice and persecution, in order to assure our salvation and place in heaven. He accepted the limitations of infancy and humanness, under the most appalling conditions-a filthy stable-so that he could identify with mankind, and provide the  Light of the Knowledge of His Glory for all to see, experience, and accept. Continue reading “The Best Christmas Gift of All – The Lord Came to Earth As A Human, In Order To Save Us From Ourselves!”

May the Lord be with you on this sacred day of remembrance of the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. And may we all celebrate the gift He gave us that Holy Night so long ago.. the gift of our rebirth into eternal life with him forever.

“Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from Heaven is about to break upon us, to give light for those who sits in darkness, and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” Luke 1:78-79

As I talk to people during this holiday period, it is sad that so many can’t bring themselves to be at Peace and full of Thanks for the significance of the Lord’s gift to us…Rather, I hear anxiety and worry from people, a dread of being with family and friends due to conflict and broken relationships. That is the sign of a people that have truly lost the meaning of Christmas. It must break the Lord’s heart. Continue reading “Merry Christmas, Everyone…May the Lord’s Peace Be With You and Your Loved Ones!”

Our Lord’s Holy Presence, by way of  his Holy Spirit,  is with us always, as promised. BUT, are we with Him?

As we arise every morning , our minds are immediately bombarded with thoughts of what the coming day is going to be like. The Evil one is there with his manufactured anxieties, worries and distracting activities. He is  hoping to sidetrack what your first morning thoughts should be; Praise and thanks to God for the day that he has made for you.

Practice this simple prayer upon waking…You can even say this while you are still in bed!

Heavenly Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth: Lord of all that is, and all there ever will be, I thank you for this day that you have made, and I pray this morning prayer with you and to you… (Supporting scripture for these holy words: John 1:1-5/Philippians  4:8/Psalm 118:24) Continue reading “Practice the Presence of God in Your Life Today!”

Man’s human sinful nature and his inhumanity to his fellow man, has remained  consistently present through out history. Only the actors and players change over the years. Someone is always trying to be the new “Dr. Evil” and forcing the “One World Government” concept on the rest of humanity. You name it: the Babylonians, the Greeks, the Romans, The Colonial Empires, right up to Hitler and Stalin…They all have been driven to try to force oppression on everyone else at the expense of freedom and liberty.

AND THEY ALL FAIL…!! Continue reading “We Live in a Broken World, But Surprise, Surprise…There is Nothing New in that Fact!”

The mind is where good and evil fight for our soul. In this battle for control of your mind and your thought life (good vs. bad influences) you need to acknowledge your weaknesses for what they really are… your inborn human sinful nature…and ask the Lord’s Holy Spirit to join you in this deadly battle. He can give you the strength, wisdom, and energy for the fight to keep your focus on the Lord and His ways.

Romans 8:5-6–Paul wrote to the Romans: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”

I like to put it in a more direct c0ntext:

You are what you think…! Continue reading “godsbattlefield.com Where We Learn to Personally Fight the Battle Between Good and Evil.”

I try everyday to ask Him for help in acting, saying, and thinking the right things, as I go out into this broken and fallen world we live in.

And Lord, as we go forward into this day, I ask that your Holy Spirit will be with me, and act in my life to help me live to:

Honor and please you, with the decisions I make, the actions I take, the words I say, and the thoughts I think… And help me to not be a people pleaser or world pleaser.  Continue reading “Blessed Are You, My God, King of the Universe, Prince of Peace”

When the world around us seems to be falling apart, it is really difficult to focus on the Christmas Promise of Joy and Peace, that Jesus’ birth signifies.

What with the world at each other’s throats, inflation making it hard put food on the table, and gas in the car, and even families divided because of the scourge of a “Woke Society,” it seems that there is not much hope for a way out of it all.

But there was a ray of Hope sent to Earth 2200 years ago.

“Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light of Heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sits in darkness and in the shadow of death, and guide us to the path of peace.”  Luke 1:78

Continue reading “The Real Reason For Christmas? Jesus Was Sent To Reset Our Perspective On Life…”

“For to us a child is born…And he will be called Wonder ful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.     (Isaiah 9:6)

This is the holy month we celebrate God sending His Son to live amongst us…And save us from ourselves…And Give us His Peace…That Peace in our hearts is so important to us, as we need  it to remind us of His Presence in our daily lives. That Presence enables us to discern His Will, and act in our lives to accomplish His purpose for us. Sometimes we are tempted to take shortcuts on His prescribed path, which tends to distract us from His Presence and Guidance for the day. Keeping His Peace at the fore front of our minds keeps us from straying…

Continue reading “So, December Means Christmas..So, What Are We Really Celebrating? Not A Trick Question!”