Larry Atkerson Ministries
Changing lives through the teaching of the Word.
Happy Mothers Day!
To all the beautiful, hard-working moms…we say thank you!
The Bible describes a mom or a wife who takes care of her family in *Proverbs 31. She is called a virtuous woman. 10 An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
There are so many things that moms do, which go unnoticed and/or are simply expected of her. Yet, she still does them! Sometimes tired, sometimes exhausted, sometimes just waiting for someone else to take over for just a few minutes, so she can catch her breathe (so to speak). But she is always there to help out, no matter what. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her [with secure confidence], And he will have no lack of gain. 12 She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil All the days of her life.
14 She is like the merchant ships [abounding with treasure]; She brings her [household’s] food from far away. 15 She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household…
A lot of times her advice is not asked for, but she cares not. For when it comes to the safety of her family, she shares her wisdom freely. 🙂 26 She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
She is a mastermind at detecting wrongs. She is like a skilled hunter when attempting to sniff things out that would hurt her loved ones. She will stand tall and bold in the face of challenges, while gently holding her loved ones close. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
Sometimes her children may not understand her position on things, but later they will. Her husband is even caught off-guard sometimes with her wisdom, but he loves her for it. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired);
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying, 29 “Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness],
But you excel them all.”
Moms/wives, this weekend we all just want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Have a blessed and happy”Mothers day!”
#HappyMothersDay #ThanksForAllYouDo #YouAreGodsBlessingToUs
- *All scripture verses in this post were taken from the Amplified Bible.
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Is Jesus the Answer?
Well, lets examine the short fast evidence.
First…all things (including us) were made by Him. Nothing was made unless He made it. Col. 1:15-19.
His birth, life, and ministry was prophesied 1,000’s of years before it happened with exacting details. Gen 3:15, Isa 9:6, Heb 10:4-10, Psa 22:1, 6-10, Isa 53:1-12
The prophets even foretold what type of death and how He would die. Psa 22:14-18, Isa 53:3-5, 7-9
In this heinous death that He suffered for us, He even fulfilled the scripture context of the paschal lamb. He would have No broken bones, John 19:32-37, Exodus 12:46, Num 9:12, 1 Cor 5:7.
He was Not crucified because of any wrongdoing on His part. Instead, it was our sins, sicknesses, and diseases that He took on Himself on the cross. So that to those who accept Him as the Son of God…we could take on ourselves His righteousness, health and healing, and have eternal life. Luke 23:3-4, John 1:29, 2 Cor 5:21, Gal 3:11-14, 1 Peter 2:22, 24, 1 John 3:5
My friends, God the Father gave His Son to us for every thing we need in this life and in the next. There is NO problem too small or too large that He can’t handle it.
So is Jesus the answer for us today?
You know it’s true if you believe the Word of God.
#JesusIsTheAnswer #JesusIsMyHealer #JesusIsMySavior
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You are Beautiful!
Notice the intricate detail of these flowers, yet they couldn’t make their ownselves beautiful. God did!
The Bible says this in, Luke 12:27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
27 Consider the lilies and wildflowers, how they grow [in the open field]. They neither labor nor spin [wool to make clothing]; yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory and splendor dressed himself like one of these.
My friends, this is what He wants to do with your life today. He wants to make you beautiful, clean, holy, forgiven, prosperous, healthy, whole in every way…inside and out. He wants to restore your relationships, set you free from bondages, and give you your dream job, position, and/or career.
What an awesome and mighty God we serve!
#GodProvides #JesusSetsMeFree #GodsFavorSurroundsMeLikeAShield
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Let us Rejoice!
My friends, this is, right now, at this time, the day the Lord has made! Let us REJOICE and be glad in it!
Let’s not allow the things we are facing today, to destroy our confidence in God’s love ❤️ for us!
You are His Beloved! You are the apple of His eye! He (Jesus) enjoys showing you His love, especially in the time of difficult situations!
Php 4:4 (ISV) Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!
For the Lord is good and His mercy endures forever!
#Rejoice #RejoiceAlways #ThisIsTheDayTheLordHasMade #HaveConfidenceInGod
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Jesus is Risen!
Let this sink into our hearts and minds, this Easter.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God arose from the dead on the 3rd day, just like He said He would!
The Resurrection
Luk 24:1-8 (KJV) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
Luk 24:2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
Luk 24:3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
Luk 24:4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
Luk 24:5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
Luk 24:6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
Luk 24:7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
Luk 24:8 And they remembered his words,
Oh hallelujah! Let us remember His Words!
My friends, we have peace with God, because of the price that Jesus paid for our sins.
Happy Easter to you!
#JesusIsAlive #WeHavePeaceWithGod #JesusChristIsNotDeadButAlive #HappyEaster
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Jesus Is in the Boat with us!
I recently had the opportunity to minister on a boat in the Sea of Galilee. I trust this short message will bless you!
#SeaOfGalilee #JesusIsInTheBoat #YouAreGoingOverToTheOtherSide
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The God who is More than Enough!
The first instance of the name El Shaddai being used in the Bible is when God was speaking to Abram.
Genesis 17:1-5 (ISV) Gen 17:1 When Abram was 99 years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and announced, “I am God Almighty (El Shaddai). Live in constant awareness that I’m always with you, and be blameless.
Gen 17:2 I’ll establish my covenant between me and you, and I’ll greatly increase your numbers.”
Gen 17:3 Then Abram fell to the ground as God continued speaking to him.
Gen 17:4 “Look, I’ve made a covenant with you. You will be the father of many nations.
Gen 17:5 Your name is no longer to be Abram. Instead your name will be Abraham, since I’ll make you the father of many nations.
El Shaddai means Almighty God or the God who is more than enough!
He doesn’t have to wait on someone else for Him to do His job. He is not walking around saying, “If I just had some more power, health, wealth, stability, then I could answer their prayer.
No!
He says, I Am El Shaddai! I am the God of more than enough!
My friends, whatever your need is today. Present it to the Lord and know this. He is the God who can meet “ALL” of your needs!
#TheGodOfMoreThanEnough #GodSuppliesMyNeeds #IHaveFavorWithAlmightyGod
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The God who is more than Enough
The first instance of the name El Shaddai being used in the Bible is when God was speaking to Abram.
Genesis 17:1-5 (ISV) Gen 17:1 When Abram was 99 years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and announced, “I am God Almighty (El Shaddai). Live in constant awareness that I’m always with you, and be blameless.
Gen 17:2 I’ll establish my covenant between me and you, and I’ll greatly increase your numbers.”
Gen 17:3 Then Abram fell to the ground as God continued speaking to him.
Gen 17:4 “Look, I’ve made a covenant with you. You will be the father of many nations.
Gen 17:5 Your name is no longer to be Abram. Instead your name will be Abraham, since I’ll make you the father of many nations.
El Shaddai means Almighty God or the God who is more than enough!
He doesn’t have to wait on someone else for Him to do His job. He is not walking around saying, “If I just had some more power, health,wealth, stability, then I could answer their prayer.
No!
He says I Am El Shaddai! I am the God of more than enough!
My friends, whatever your need is today. Present it to the Lord and know this. He is the God who can meet “ALL” of your needs!
#TheGodOfMoreThanEnough #GodSuppliesMyNeeds
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I Can do all things through Christ
Php 4:13 (KJV) I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
No matter what you are facing today!
With His strength,
With His knowledge,
With His wisdom, and the unmerited favor that He is showering on you right now…with Him you can do all things.
You can face the biggest obstacles in your life and win! Nothing and no-one will be able to hold you back from accomplishing your task.
My friends, in Him and with Him you will succeed! You are an overcomer!
Thank You Lord, with You leading me…I win!
#IAmAnOvercomer #IWillSucceed #IHaveStrengthInHim #Winning
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No Greater Love ❤️
If February is the month of love ❤️ (and we should love one another), then we should also look at where the greatest love came from.
First off, did you know the very makeup of God and what he does, all stems from His love? The Bible says in, 1Jn 4:8 (KJV) He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
The reason why God created the heaven and the earth and put man on it in the first place, was because he wanted to share his love with us.
Oh hallelujah! This is great news, my friends. 🙂
Look at the scripture setting, which this verse comes from. (I will show you it from the ISV translation, because it is easier English to read and understand for all of our international friends.) Hold onto and meditate on the words in this scripture setting. They are life-changing! If we put this into practice in our daily walk with the Lord, Then surely our feet will be set upon the path of salvation. 🙂 Be blessed in all you do!
1Jn 4:7-21 (ISV) Dear friends, let us continually love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God.
1Jn 4:8 The person who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
1Jn 4:9 This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent his unique Son into the world so that we might live through him.
1Jn 4:10 This is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1Jn 4:11 Dear friends, if this is the way God loved us, we must also love one another.
1Jn 4:12 No one has ever seen God. If we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.
1Jn 4:13 This is how we know that we abide in him and he in us: he has given us his Spirit.
1Jn 4:14 We have seen for ourselves and can testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
1Jn 4:15 God abides in the one who acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, and he abides in God.
1Jn 4:16 We have come to know and rely on the love that God has for us. God is love, and the person who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
1Jn 4:17 This is how love has been perfected among us: we will have confidence on the day of judgment because, during our time in this world, we are just like him.
1Jn 4:18 There is no fear where love exists. Rather, perfect love banishes fear, for fear involves punishment, and the person who lives in fear has not been perfected in love.
1Jn 4:19 We love because God first loved us.
1Jn 4:20 Whoever says, “I love God,” but hates his brother is a liar. The one who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love the God whom he has not seen.
1Jn 4:21 And this is the commandment that we have from him: the person who loves God must also love his brother. ❤️
#GodIsLove #GodLovesMe #HappyValentinesDay #LoveMyBrotherAndMySister
