As a minister I believe the only true way to study is to look at verses in the context of which they were written. These HJD messages and the scriptures are done for that purpose. Each verse listed is a link to the whole chapter. Simply click on the verse and you will be taken to the whole chapter for further reading. I chose the translation “The Message” as it is in the language of today so we can relate. I encourage you to study with passion each verse in many translations. Enjoy and I pray this blesses you over and over.
Perry
January 5th, 2025
Happy Jesus Day!
Changing Our Paradigm!
A mystic, Caryll Houselander told the story of a train journey where Christ revealed himself to her in every person on the train. Those setting, those standing, those passing by. Upon exiting the train she saw the same in everyone on the street. Scientist have discovered that even in what appears to be total darkness there is still light. “Neutrinos” are slivers of light, or energy, inside each atom. These slivers of light exist in everything in the universe. As I look to the trees I see Christ. As I observe a squirrel Christ is there. As I stand in total darkness Christ is shining. These slivers of light, inside each atom of the universe are the DNA and energy of Christ. So when John in his gospel declared Jesus the “light that even darkness can not over come” he was touching on that which scientist can now clearly see. When we come to that realization why do we continue to act as though Christ is at a far away distance. Why do we pretend that everything we can see, feel, touch, or experience is not holy. Every human being, no matter who, is holy. Every creature, every grain of sand, and every tree is holy. Why do we simply consider only certain things holy when in fact Christ is found at the center of everything. Should we not care for the earth with our whole heart… care for all mankind with our whole heart? Because of the energy of Christ in everything, it means we are bound to all things. Should that not change our paradigm for 2025?
I Love You! – Perry
What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by.
The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out.
In Christ’s Family
In Christ’s family there can be no division into Jew and non-Jew, slave and free, male and female. Among us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, since you are Christ’s family, then you are Abraham’s famous “descendant,” heirs according to the covenant promises.
Cornelius was expecting them and had his relatives and close friends waiting with him. The minute Peter came through the door, Cornelius was up on his feet greeting him—and then down on his face worshiping him!
Walk in the Light
This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there’s not a trace of darkness in him.
You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You’re out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain.
It started when God said, “Light up the darkness!” and our lives filled up with light as we saw and understood God in the face of Christ, all bright and beautiful.
For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment.