The YELLOW flowers

 

Matthew 19:14

King James Version

14 But Jesus said, 

Suffer little children, 

and forbid them not, to come unto me: 

for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Ever been visited by a couple of tiny angels?

The kind that tries to climb over your low gate?

With excitement in their hearts?

Well, I had a couple of such visitors today.

I was busy in the kitchen this afternoon.

When I heard some activity outside.

I hear children's voices, seemingly excited about something.

Turning to look, I found a couple of kids trying to climb over the gate.

Knowing I'd spotted them, they remarked, "There's the owner!"

I didn't send them away.

Merely cautioned they be careful not to fall.

At the same time, I asked what they wanted.

Oh, to pick some of the yellow flowers.

So, I just let them.

They opened the gate, and headed for the flowers.

Which were just outside our door.

And went back to my chores.

I expected those shrubs to have been "scalped".

After they've had their mad scramble, I went out to close the gate.

I noticed some flowers lay here, there, and everywhere.

So I gathered these up, and gave it to the "girl", who was having a hard time closing the gate..

Well, "she" was a boy, according to the other one.

But I swear he/she looked like a girl.

Much giggling went on among us all.

Okay, "she's" a boy.

Just that those long, curly locks fooled me a bit.

What were the flowers for?

They wanted to give it to a girl.

An "adult" girl.

"Like you," one boy told me.

And off they went.

Pajamas, and all.

Happy to give the flowers to a special girl.

Happy I allowed them to pick some flowers.

Happy to complete their "mission".

In no time at all, the little ones were gone.

But it lifted my heart, purifying my soul.

Knowing GOD had given me two strange visitors.

To an already strange day.

I could only smile, and count my blessings.

For I've never seen those boys before.

And usually, when someone like that visits, I really don't see them anymore.

In my strange life, I know when something unusual has happened.

When GOD's hand is in it.

And I acknowledge it as such.

All because those yellow flowers beckoned.

It's night time now.

I'll take a picture tomorrow.

That you may see what the little boys wanted.

Which also appealed to birds of all types.

And roving bees.

My famous yellow flowers.

Which I never planted.

Surely, my folks did.

They looked like every day flowers to me.

Not so, for the little ones.

Who thought it fit to give.

To an "adult" girl.

I hope she thanked them, touched at their gesture.

Marveling at their courage, and boldness.

If not moved by their excitement, at such a find.

Maybe she even gave them a gentle pat on their heads.

Would she be aware she's been visited by a couple of playful angels?

Who only sought to cheer, admire, and love.

Hebrews 13:2

King James Version

2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: 

for thereby some have entertained angels 

unawares.

P.S.

As I looked over this material SPIRIT and I wrote, I can't help wondering --

Did GOD send these "angels" because I wrote "EARTH is NOT mother" just over five hours ago?

After all, they showed up in the midst of my writing that article.

And pointed to those YELLOW flowers.

I wouldn't be surprised, if the LORD did.

Whether they're angels, or not, the fact remains:

GOD sends those He love, to those who love Him.

Pretty much like when He sent His "only begotten Son".

John 3:16

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

If you're wondering how come I did not take a picture of the little boys, well, they were gone as soon as they came.

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EVERY baby BORN

 

On baby JESUS:

Isaiah 9:6

King James Version

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: 

and the government shall be upon his shoulder: 

and his name shall be called Wonderful, 

Counsellor, 

The mighty God, 

The everlasting Father, 

The Prince of Peace.

Do you know how precious we all are in GOD's eyes?

As a gift to our families, and others?

That we may serve GOD, and others?

I hope you do, for GOD always has a purpose.

The day you were given that breath of life, GOD purposed it.

Only through His will, and design, were we born.

He knew us before we were even formed in the womb.

Jeremiah 1:5

King James Version

5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; 

and before thou camest forth out of the womb 

I sanctified thee, 

and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Children are a gift from GOD to parents.

Psalm 127:3

King James Version

3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: 

and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

JESUS says we have angels looking after children.

Matthew 18:10

King James Version

10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; 

for I say unto you, 

That in heaven their angels do always behold 

the face of my Father which is in heaven.

We are GOD's workmanship, created for good works.

Ephesians 2:10

King James Version

10 For we are his workmanship, 

created in Christ Jesus unto good works, 

which God hath before ordained 

that we should walk in them.

Every child is loved by JESUS.

Matthew 18:6-7

King James Version

6 But whoso shall offend 

one of these little ones which believe in me, 

it were better for him that a millstone 

were hanged about his neck, 

and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

7 Woe unto the world because of offences! 

for it must needs be that offences come; 

but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

May we all cherish our lives.

May we all cherish other people's lives.

Especially the little ones, who couldn't care for themselves.

No one can take our breath away, unless it be GOD's will.

For His perfect purpose, and wisdom.

Show me a person who has no tenderness for babies, and I'll show you a godless person.

For every harm caused upon children, we answer to that.

Deuteronomy 32:35

King James Version

35 To me belongeth vengeance and recompence; 

their foot shall slide in due time: 

for the day of their calamity is at hand, 

and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

Romans 12:19

King James Version

19 Dearly beloved, 

avenge not yourselves, 

but rather give place unto wrath:

for it is written, 

Vengeance is mine; 

I will repay, 

saith the Lord.

Everything is by GOD's design, and purpose.

Yes, even your name.

Your family.

Your work.

Your future.

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Galatians 3:26

King James Version

26 For ye are all the children of God 

by faith in Christ Jesus.

What must we do, to show love for children?

What is to be our guide?

For children to believe in us, we must be godly examples ourselves.

These verses apply to us all, for we're all parents, children, and grandparents, alternately.

As born again, I always turn to Scripture, for GOD's laws are pure, perfect, and precise:

Leviticus 19:3

King James Version

3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, 

and his father, 

and keep my sabbaths: 

I am the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 6:5-9

King James Version

5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God 

with all thine heart, 

and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy might.

6 And these words, 

which I command thee this day, 

shall be in thine heart:

7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, 

and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, 

and when thou walkest by the way, 

and when thou liest down, 

and when thou risest up.

8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, 

and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, 

and on thy gates.

Joshua 24:14-15

King James Version

14 Now therefore fear the Lord, 

and serve him in sincerity and in truth: 

and put away the gods which your fathers served 

on the other side of the flood, 

and in Egypt; 

and serve ye the Lord.

15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, 

choose you this day whom ye will serve; 

whether the gods which your fathers served 

that were on the other side of the flood, 

or the gods of the Amorites, 

in whose land ye dwell: 

but as for me and my house, 

we will serve the Lord.

Proverbs 13:24

King James Version

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: 

but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Proverbs 15:20

King James Version

20 A wise son maketh a glad father: 

but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Proverbs 22:6

King James Version

6 Train up a child in the way he should go: 

and when he is old, 

he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 23:13-14

King James Version

13 Withhold not correction from the child: 

for if thou beatest him with the rod, 

he shall not die.

14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, 

and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

Proverbs 29:15

King James Version

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: 

but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:17

King James Version

17 Correct thy son, 

and he shall give thee rest; 

yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Isaiah 54:13

King James Version

13 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; 

and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Matthew 5:48

King James Version

48 Be ye therefore perfect, 

even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 12:46-50

King James Version

46 While he yet talked to the people, 

behold, 

his mother and his brethren stood without, 

desiring to speak with him.

47 Then one said unto him, 

Behold, 

thy mother and thy brethren stand without, 

desiring to speak with thee.

48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, 

Who is my mother? 

and who are my brethren?

49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, 

and said, 

Behold my mother and my brethren!

50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father 

which is in heaven, 

the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Matthew 18:3-5

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself 

as this little child, 

the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoso shall receive 

one such little child in my name receiveth me.

Matthew 18:10

King James Version

10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; 

for I say unto you, 

That in heaven their angels do always behold 

the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 22:37-40

King James Version

37 Jesus said unto him, 

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, 

and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment.

39 And the second is like unto it, 

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

40 On these two commandments 

hang all the law and the prophets.

Matthew 25:40

King James Version

40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Inasmuch as ye have done it 

unto one of the least of these my brethren, 

ye have done it unto me.

John 3:5-7

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flsh;

 and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

John 14:26

King James Version

26 But the Comforter, 

which is the Holy Ghost, 

whom the Father will send in my name, 

he shall teach you all things, 

and bring all things to your remembrance, 

whatsoever I have said unto you.

Acts 2:38

King James Version

38 Then Peter said unto them, 

Repent, 

and be baptized every one of you 

in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, 

and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 16:31

King James Version

31 And they said, 

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, 

and thou shalt be saved, 

and thy house.

Romans 5:1-5

King James Version

5 Therefore being justified by faith, 

we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith 

into this grace wherein we stand, 

and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, 

but we glory in tribulations also: 

knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; 

because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts 

by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Romans 8:28

King James Version

28 And we know that all things 

work together for good to them that love God, 

to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Romans 12:2

King James Version

2 And be not conformed to this world: 

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, 

that ye may prove what is that good, 

and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 2:10

King James Version

10 For we are his workmanship, 

created in Christ Jesus unto good works, 

which God hath before ordained 

that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 1:3-4

King James Version

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings 

in heavenly places in Christ:

4 According as he hath chosen us in him 

before the foundation of the world, 

that we should be holy and without blame 

before him in love:

Ephesians 4:1-7

King James Version

4 I therefore, 

the prisoner of the Lord, 

beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation 

wherewith ye are called,

2 With all lowliness and meekness, 

with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit 

in the bond of peace.

4 There is one body, 

and one Spirit, 

even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

6 One God and Father of all, 

who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

7 But unto every one of us is given grace 

according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Ephesians 6:4

King James Version

4 And, ye fathers, 

provoke not your children to wrath: 

but bring them up 

in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Philippians 2:14-16

King James Version

14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, 

the sons of God, 

without rebuke, 

in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, 

among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

16 Holding forth the word of life; 

that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, 

that I have not run in vain, 

neither laboured in vain.

Colossians 3:21

King James Version

21 Fathers, 

provoke not your children to anger, 

lest they be discouraged.

2 Timothy 3:14-15

King James Version

14 But continue thou in the things 

which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, 

knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, 

which are able to make thee wise unto salvation 

through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

King James Version

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, 

thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Hebrews 12:9-11

King James Version

9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh 

which corrected us, 

and we gave them reverence: 

shall we not much rather be in subjection

 unto the Father of spirits, 

and live?

10 For they verily for a few days chastened us 

after their own pleasure; 

but he for our profit, 

that we might be partakers of his holiness.

11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, 

but grievous: 

nevertheless afterward it yieldeth 

the peaceable fruit of righteousness 

unto them which are exercised thereby.

James 1:5

King James Version

5 If any of you lack wisdom, 

let him ask of God, 

that giveth to all men liberally, 

and upbraideth not; 

and it shall be given him.

1 Peter 2:2-3

King James Version

2 As newborn babes, 

desire the sincere milk of the word, 

that ye may grow thereby:

3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

1 John 3:3

King James Version

3 And every man that hath this hope in him 

purifieth himself, 

even as he is pure.

1 John 5:1-9

King James Version

5 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ 

is born of God: 

and every one that loveth him that begat 

loveth him also that is begotten of him.

2 By this we know that we love the children of God, 

when we love God, 

and keep his commandments.

3 For this is the love of God, 

that we keep his commandments: 

and his commandments are not grievous.

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: 

and this is the victory that overcometh the world, 

even our faith.

5 Who is he that overcometh the world, 

but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

6 This is he that came by water and blood, 

even Jesus Christ; 

not by water only, 

but by water and blood. 

And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, 

because the Spirit is truth.

7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, 

the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: 

and these three are one.

8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, 

the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: 

and these three agree in one.

9 If we receive the witness of men, 

the witness of God is greater: 

for this is the witness of God 

which he hath testified of his Son.

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The DEFENSELESS ones

 

Matthew 18:4

King James Version

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself 

as this little child, 

the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Do you know of a child suffering from cruelty?

Are we aware the plight of children all over the world?

Who's to look out for them?

Who's to fight for their rights?

One thing I do know is the LORD's wrath upon oppressors of children:

Matthew 18:6-7

King James Version

6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones 

which believe in me, 

it were better for him that a millstone 

were hanged about his neck, 

and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

7 Woe unto the world because of offences! 

for it must needs be that offences come; 

but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

That should be sufficient warning for those who knowingly hurt children.

We all know how children are abused.

It's always mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Adults, organizations, and industries, have fed on their innocence and helplessness.

We have all heard of child labor, child soldiers, child brides, and child trafficking.

Children have also become orphaned, through wars.

And when they become orphaned, lucky are they, if they end up in good foster homes.

Some have survived foster homes, and gone on to become financially successful, even famous, in the world.

But what of the majority?

What of the forgotten ones?

When we buy consumer goods, what labor was put in it?

Did it involve child labor?

Were our diamonds, blood diamonds?

How many tiny fingers worked on our carpets, or our clothing?

How many tiny fingers harvested the tea, coffee, or chocolate we so enjoy?

How many missing daughters are sold into slavery?

How many disabled children are forced to beg?

How many missing sons have been plucked from families, that they may become soldiers?

How many of such soldiers could have a normal life again?

How many orphaned, or kidnapped children, have been brought up to commit crimes?

How many children have been forced, sometimes, even by their own parents, into cyber-trafficking?

How many babies have been aborted?

How many children are programmed into accepting confusing gender roles these days?

How many children get confused by their own parents' same-gender marriages?

How many children are really, truly, honestly loved in this world?

To what extent are children being forced into labor, or slavery?

Blessed are the children who have loving parents!

Even MORE blessed, are children who have godly parents.

The kind of parents who believe in JESUS, who are born again, and who live by the WORD of GOD.

We must all pray for the children.

That they have kind parents, guardians, schools, industries, and governments.

This fallen world, belongs to the fallen one.

It's time to take back children from oppressors.

It's time to honor the SPIRIT of GOD, in each child.

Only through JESUS can we all be saved.

Acts 4:12

King James Version

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: 

for there is none other name under heaven 

given among men, 

whereby we must be saved.

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Psalm 127:3

King James Version

3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: 

and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

We were all babies once.

I wrote that, sometime ago.

We are all precious, in the eyes of GOD.

As Scripture testifies:

Psalm 8:2

King James Version

2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings 

hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, 

that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Psalm 139:16-18

King James Version

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, 

yet being unperfect; 

and in thy book all my members were written, 

which in continuance were fashioned, 

when as yet there was none of them.

17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, 

O God! 

how great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them, 

they are more in number than the sand: 

when I awake, 

I am still with thee.

Ecclesiastes 11:5

King James Version

5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, 

nor how the bones do grow 

in the womb of her that is with child: 

even so thou knowest not the works of God 

who maketh all.

Jeremiah 1:5

King James Version

5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; 

and before thou camest forth out of the womb 

I sanctified thee, 

and I ordained thee a prophet 

unto the nations.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

King James Version

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, 

saith the Lord, 

thoughts of peace, 

and not of evil, 

to give you an expected end.

12 Then shall ye call upon me, 

and ye shall go and pray unto me, 

and I will hearken unto you.

13 And ye shall seek me, 

and find me, 

when ye shall search for me 

with all your heart.

Matthew 18:4-7

King James Version

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself 

as this little child, 

the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoso shall receive 

one such little child in my name receiveth me.

6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones 

which believe in me, 

it were better for him 

that a millstone were hanged about his neck, 

and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

7 Woe unto the world because of offences! 

for it must needs be that offences come; 

but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

Matthew 18:10

King James Version

10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; 

for I say unto you, 

That in heaven their angels do always behold 

the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Mark 9:36-37

King James Version

36 And he took a child, 

and set him in the midst of them: 

and when he had taken him in his arms, 

he said unto them,

37 Whosoever shall receive 

one of such children in my name, 

receiveth me: 

and whosoever shall receive me, 

receiveth not me, 

but him that sent me.

Mark 10:16

King James Version

16 And he took them up in his arms, 

put his hands upon them, 

and blessed them.

Luke 18:15-16

King James Version

15 And they brought unto him also infants, 

that he would touch them: 

but when his disciples saw it, 

they rebuked them.

16 But Jesus called them unto him, 

and said, 

Suffer little children to come unto me, 

and forbid them not: 

for of such is the kingdom of God.

Romans 8:16-17

King James Version

16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, 

that we are the children of God:

17 And if children, 

then heirs; 

heirs of God, 

and joint-heirs with Christ; 

if so be that we suffer with him, 

that we may be also glorified together.

Ephesians 2:10

King James Version

10 For we are his workmanship, 

created in Christ Jesus unto good works, 

which God hath before ordained 

that we should walk in them.

James 1:17

King James Version

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 

and cometh down from the Father of lights, 

with whom is no variableness, 

neither shadow of turning.

1 John 3:1

King James Version

3 Behold, 

what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, 

that we should be called the sons of God: 

therefore the world knoweth us not, 

because it knew him not.

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