Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Love one another.
Hello friends,
We live in times of great contrasts.....there are wars and rumours of wars, famine, earthquakes, floods and financial delema and yet we also see breakthrough in technology and medicine and people celebrating life daily, families go on holidays, parents celebrate their childrens achievements and life continues and there is even an exceleration of life and hope for the future. How is this possible one might ask.
Its possible because God is our Father and He has such excellent plans for us His people. He never slumbers or sleeps and He never grows weary. He as a Father watches over the affairs of His household.
the Word of God encourages us to love one another and that by this all will know that we are His disciples.
We love one another by respecting each other and honoring one another. making room for each others opinions and dreams, listening to each other with full attention, encouraging the best to come forth in one anothers lives.
1 Corinthians 13 says If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels but have not love I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If i have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains but I have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames but have not love I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easliy angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
Wow! such a awesome declaration of what love is. Each of us as we read that piece probably feel we fall short of what it is to truelly love one another......But take courage.... Jesus Christ is love. He layed down His life for us when we were sinners and He took our sin nature to the cross with Him and that old nature was nailed to that cross with Him. We have been resurrected with Him with a new nature. The nature of Christ .and we have love and we can walk in the new nature because we have been given a new nature. So first of all we silence the voice of the accuser that tells us day and night that we are no bodies and failures and we repent before our heavenly Father that we have believed the lie and tried to be good people and we are failing in it because we are nullifying the work that Christ has already done for us, then we thank the Father that we are the children of God and that we have a new nature and we begin to walk in the fullness of our new nature in Christ. Without Him we are nothing But through Him we can do all things
As we walk in the love of God we begin to take on His identity and the old nature and false identity will move off the throne of our lives and the King takes His rightful place and the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts and lives. We can walk in love because He is love. We can celebrate with each others dreams because our Father put those dreams in our hearts. We can expect a good future because His plan is to prosper His children and not to harm them to give us a hope and a future. We can expect the best in all circumstances because He is not the Father of calamity. Woo Hoo!
So dear friends, let us love the Lord our Godwith all of our hearts and let us love and encourage one another more and more even as the day may seem dark in the earth, Our God reigns and His plan is coming into focus swiftly and the kingdoms of the world will become the kingdom of our God and He shall reign for ever and ever.
I am cheering you on. You are the apple of your Fathers eye. He rejoices over you with singing.
His plan for you will never falter nor will He cut short on what He has promised you.
Keep yourself in Gods loving presence and thank Him for His unfailing love.
till next time
love you all
Rose.
We live in times of great contrasts.....there are wars and rumours of wars, famine, earthquakes, floods and financial delema and yet we also see breakthrough in technology and medicine and people celebrating life daily, families go on holidays, parents celebrate their childrens achievements and life continues and there is even an exceleration of life and hope for the future. How is this possible one might ask.
Its possible because God is our Father and He has such excellent plans for us His people. He never slumbers or sleeps and He never grows weary. He as a Father watches over the affairs of His household.
the Word of God encourages us to love one another and that by this all will know that we are His disciples.
We love one another by respecting each other and honoring one another. making room for each others opinions and dreams, listening to each other with full attention, encouraging the best to come forth in one anothers lives.
1 Corinthians 13 says If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels but have not love I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If i have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains but I have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames but have not love I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easliy angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
Wow! such a awesome declaration of what love is. Each of us as we read that piece probably feel we fall short of what it is to truelly love one another......But take courage.... Jesus Christ is love. He layed down His life for us when we were sinners and He took our sin nature to the cross with Him and that old nature was nailed to that cross with Him. We have been resurrected with Him with a new nature. The nature of Christ .and we have love and we can walk in the new nature because we have been given a new nature. So first of all we silence the voice of the accuser that tells us day and night that we are no bodies and failures and we repent before our heavenly Father that we have believed the lie and tried to be good people and we are failing in it because we are nullifying the work that Christ has already done for us, then we thank the Father that we are the children of God and that we have a new nature and we begin to walk in the fullness of our new nature in Christ. Without Him we are nothing But through Him we can do all things
As we walk in the love of God we begin to take on His identity and the old nature and false identity will move off the throne of our lives and the King takes His rightful place and the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts and lives. We can walk in love because He is love. We can celebrate with each others dreams because our Father put those dreams in our hearts. We can expect a good future because His plan is to prosper His children and not to harm them to give us a hope and a future. We can expect the best in all circumstances because He is not the Father of calamity. Woo Hoo!
So dear friends, let us love the Lord our Godwith all of our hearts and let us love and encourage one another more and more even as the day may seem dark in the earth, Our God reigns and His plan is coming into focus swiftly and the kingdoms of the world will become the kingdom of our God and He shall reign for ever and ever.
I am cheering you on. You are the apple of your Fathers eye. He rejoices over you with singing.
His plan for you will never falter nor will He cut short on what He has promised you.
Keep yourself in Gods loving presence and thank Him for His unfailing love.
Father, thank You for Your love that saved us from ourselves and from the work of the evil one. Keep us close to Your heart Father that we may know Your love more and more, forgive us for trying to live in our own strength, we resign from our self efforts and accept Your nature. We thank You now that the struggle is not ours and we accept Your perfect love that carsts out all fear. We celebrate walking in Your love and in your ways in Jesus name. Amen.
till next time
love you all
Rose.
Monday, October 24, 2011
New week.
Good morning all you fabulous people out there. Its a new week and a new oppertunity to bless the King.
If last week wasnt that great, forget it and put it behind you. You have a new start and a new oppertunity to live this week with passion.
Passion is that thing that excites your heart and keeps you hoping for more. Some have passion for a golf ball as surfers have passion for a good wave. My passion is to see lives transformed from mediocrity to life lived LARGE.... filled with hope and strength, love and grace. You may be thinking thats great but how is it possible in this world of stress and pressure. It is possible> its about a life in Jesus. He will take your life and turn it around. Call out to Him and let Him take your circumstances, your pain and dissapoinments as well as those dreams that seem so delayed and watch Him transform it all. Trust Him because He is trust worthy. He is a miracle working God.
Have a fabulous day after all its a new oppertunity to trust God.
until next time
Rose.
If last week wasnt that great, forget it and put it behind you. You have a new start and a new oppertunity to live this week with passion.
Passion is that thing that excites your heart and keeps you hoping for more. Some have passion for a golf ball as surfers have passion for a good wave. My passion is to see lives transformed from mediocrity to life lived LARGE.... filled with hope and strength, love and grace. You may be thinking thats great but how is it possible in this world of stress and pressure. It is possible> its about a life in Jesus. He will take your life and turn it around. Call out to Him and let Him take your circumstances, your pain and dissapoinments as well as those dreams that seem so delayed and watch Him transform it all. Trust Him because He is trust worthy. He is a miracle working God.
Have a fabulous day after all its a new oppertunity to trust God.
until next time
Rose.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Coming out of hybernation.
Hello one and all. So sorry that I have not written in such a long while.
Where has 2011 gone to? Into the distant past would probably be the answer many would give.
Yes its only weeks away before 2011 is over But let us not rush off into 2012 yet, we still have time to end this year well. There is nothing worse than wishing life away.
Maybe it would be good to reflect over the past 12months and just see what all has taken place and the many things we can be grateful for as well as the laughs we have had in this season.
The title of this post is 'Coming out of hybernation' now does that mean I have been in a deep sleep? no let me assure you, definately not but when you are working hard on one area other areas sometimes suffer, that in my case being my blog writting. Sorry guys. I will try be more diligent.
Lionel and I have had a full year of many great things and the hand of God has been amazing upon our lives and the lives of our family and the congregation. We now have 4 beautiful grand daughters the oldest being 7yrs and the youngest one nearly 4 months, how fabulous is that. This has also been the year of Gods grace as Lionel had a silent heart attack and God brought him through and he is doing very well now.
We realy appreciate life when that life is under threat.
I have done 2 trips to Ireland this year and have seen Gods hand move amazingly in many lives and the Holy Spirit has been poured out in so many places. I love South Africa and I love Ireland. I am so aware that the nations are poised for the reviving breathe of God and my hearts cry is for the supernatural working of God in and through the people of God to be evident in everyday life.
Dont cut short now.... pressure must not push you back but rather press you more into Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
So what all have you encountered this year? pressure and bruising?maybe but I am sure also the goodness of God. Dont listen to the doubt peddlars and the negative report of the newspapers but rather believe the Lords report. He has begun a good work in us and He will take us through into the place of living in His glory. We are not objects of His wrath, we are the apple of His eye, His beloved bride as we make ourselves ready. 2011 is the year of establishment and thats why its been tough because God is establishing us in the mature anointing so that we will know His ways in 2012 as we come into His governmental rule.
Do not faint and do not pull back, the best is yet to come and the Kingdom is at hand. We who were not a people have become a people and we who felt like orphans are His sons ans daughters. Walk in His fullness. take hold of this season. Live in the present furture of God. You will increase in Glory because He has promised you all things pertaining to life and life in abundance. Sing a new song. Shout aloud. Our God reigns in all the earth. Blessings on you all.
Keep the faith.
Rose.
Where has 2011 gone to? Into the distant past would probably be the answer many would give.
Yes its only weeks away before 2011 is over But let us not rush off into 2012 yet, we still have time to end this year well. There is nothing worse than wishing life away.
Maybe it would be good to reflect over the past 12months and just see what all has taken place and the many things we can be grateful for as well as the laughs we have had in this season.
The title of this post is 'Coming out of hybernation' now does that mean I have been in a deep sleep? no let me assure you, definately not but when you are working hard on one area other areas sometimes suffer, that in my case being my blog writting. Sorry guys. I will try be more diligent.
Lionel and I have had a full year of many great things and the hand of God has been amazing upon our lives and the lives of our family and the congregation. We now have 4 beautiful grand daughters the oldest being 7yrs and the youngest one nearly 4 months, how fabulous is that. This has also been the year of Gods grace as Lionel had a silent heart attack and God brought him through and he is doing very well now.
We realy appreciate life when that life is under threat.
I have done 2 trips to Ireland this year and have seen Gods hand move amazingly in many lives and the Holy Spirit has been poured out in so many places. I love South Africa and I love Ireland. I am so aware that the nations are poised for the reviving breathe of God and my hearts cry is for the supernatural working of God in and through the people of God to be evident in everyday life.
Dont cut short now.... pressure must not push you back but rather press you more into Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
So what all have you encountered this year? pressure and bruising?maybe but I am sure also the goodness of God. Dont listen to the doubt peddlars and the negative report of the newspapers but rather believe the Lords report. He has begun a good work in us and He will take us through into the place of living in His glory. We are not objects of His wrath, we are the apple of His eye, His beloved bride as we make ourselves ready. 2011 is the year of establishment and thats why its been tough because God is establishing us in the mature anointing so that we will know His ways in 2012 as we come into His governmental rule.
Do not faint and do not pull back, the best is yet to come and the Kingdom is at hand. We who were not a people have become a people and we who felt like orphans are His sons ans daughters. Walk in His fullness. take hold of this season. Live in the present furture of God. You will increase in Glory because He has promised you all things pertaining to life and life in abundance. Sing a new song. Shout aloud. Our God reigns in all the earth. Blessings on you all.
Keep the faith.
Rose.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Chatter.
Good morning one and all. Here we are one third into June already. How crazy is that!
How time has flown. it seems like just the other day we were all debating about the soccer world cup and now its in the distant past. The worl cup was not just about soccer though, it was a rebranding of the nation.
For anyone who doesnt know there were some very negative statements put out there about our nation to try and persuade people not to come to South Africa for the soccer world cup. The people that did come, were told that they need to be very vigilent with their possessions and need to get private security as its not a safe place but after the visitors arriving here they found out that this was not true and even sent messages back to their homes letting family and friends know its a safe and beautiful place.
The fan walk in Cape Town was certainly a highlight and I heard a news reporter on one of our local radio programmes sharing that a visitor had said this was by far the best world cup he had ever been to and the people on the fan walk were not only friendly but he had been invited into the homes of Capetonians for meals and he was impressed that we have trained up our children in the word of God and pray over our meals. How fabulous is that!
Let your light so shine that it will make a way for those around you to find the Way of Life.
Be blessed as the weekend unfolds and know Christ in you is the hope of glory.
As Graham Cooke says (a british prophet living in the States) God loves you whether you change or not. He loves you full stop.
Till next tim
Rose.
How time has flown. it seems like just the other day we were all debating about the soccer world cup and now its in the distant past. The worl cup was not just about soccer though, it was a rebranding of the nation.
For anyone who doesnt know there were some very negative statements put out there about our nation to try and persuade people not to come to South Africa for the soccer world cup. The people that did come, were told that they need to be very vigilent with their possessions and need to get private security as its not a safe place but after the visitors arriving here they found out that this was not true and even sent messages back to their homes letting family and friends know its a safe and beautiful place.
The fan walk in Cape Town was certainly a highlight and I heard a news reporter on one of our local radio programmes sharing that a visitor had said this was by far the best world cup he had ever been to and the people on the fan walk were not only friendly but he had been invited into the homes of Capetonians for meals and he was impressed that we have trained up our children in the word of God and pray over our meals. How fabulous is that!
Let your light so shine that it will make a way for those around you to find the Way of Life.
Be blessed as the weekend unfolds and know Christ in you is the hope of glory.
As Graham Cooke says (a british prophet living in the States) God loves you whether you change or not. He loves you full stop.
Till next tim
Rose.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
THE DAY OF HIS VISITATION.
Hello all my Blog followers. Trust you are well. Im sure you are wrapping up warmer as the weather gets cooler and cooler. Yes, it looks like winter has arrived whether we are ready or not. I sometimes want to be in denial and try get by in summer clothing but it is short lived and I dive back into my wardrobe for something more suitable.
As the season changes so we too adjust to the new season and before long all the past seasons outfits will be packed away until summer comes around once again.
In the Spirit we also have to adjust our lives according to the Spirit. We need to be led by the Spirit and not the lusts of the flesh. The flesh wants to respond to the things of easy gratification and instant answers but the way of the Spirit is to beable to deny the carnal dictates and to follow after the leading of the HolySpirit. The Holy Spirit leads us into truth and He dirrects us to the will of the Father therefore anything less than truth is not of the Spirit but of the carnal nature.
This is a day of visitation and the time of the Supernatural workings of our God. He who began a good work in us will complete that work in us as we allow the Holy Spirit access to our lives.
So let us make ourselves ready and invite the Holy Spirit to teach us the ways of the Spirit.
The word of God says in Jeremiah, Call unto Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things. How awesome is that. As we call out for the visitation of God, He promises to show us things that we have not known up until now. Thats the very Father coming to us His children and opening His ways to us in power and might. The Word of God also says, we have not because we do not ask and if we ask the Father anything in Jesus name He will give it to us. Again this is awesome. Do you see it..... We are designed and purposed for the Father to visit us and to speak to us and to show us those things that He wants to reveal to us His children. We are not walking in the dark. We are children of the Light and He reveals to us the ways of truth therefore no man can decieve us as we call unto the Father.
Let us continue to seek the Father and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us into truth. No man comes to the Father other than through the Son Jesus Christ. Father, Son and Holy Spirit bear witness with your spirit that you are saved from sin, forgiven,washed in the blood, filled with the Spirit, equipped and called for a destiny and sure future. Dont get distracted. Dont let the enemy shipwreck you. Hold fast to your calling. Christ in you is the hope of Glory. This is a day of His visitation may your response be Yes Lord!
I trust that you are wrapped in the love of the Father today as you read this knowing that your future is in His hands and that the love of God will never leave you. He who began that good work in you will complete it untill the day of Jesus Christ.
Gods richest blessings now and always
Rose.
As the season changes so we too adjust to the new season and before long all the past seasons outfits will be packed away until summer comes around once again.
In the Spirit we also have to adjust our lives according to the Spirit. We need to be led by the Spirit and not the lusts of the flesh. The flesh wants to respond to the things of easy gratification and instant answers but the way of the Spirit is to beable to deny the carnal dictates and to follow after the leading of the HolySpirit. The Holy Spirit leads us into truth and He dirrects us to the will of the Father therefore anything less than truth is not of the Spirit but of the carnal nature.
This is a day of visitation and the time of the Supernatural workings of our God. He who began a good work in us will complete that work in us as we allow the Holy Spirit access to our lives.
So let us make ourselves ready and invite the Holy Spirit to teach us the ways of the Spirit.
The word of God says in Jeremiah, Call unto Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things. How awesome is that. As we call out for the visitation of God, He promises to show us things that we have not known up until now. Thats the very Father coming to us His children and opening His ways to us in power and might. The Word of God also says, we have not because we do not ask and if we ask the Father anything in Jesus name He will give it to us. Again this is awesome. Do you see it..... We are designed and purposed for the Father to visit us and to speak to us and to show us those things that He wants to reveal to us His children. We are not walking in the dark. We are children of the Light and He reveals to us the ways of truth therefore no man can decieve us as we call unto the Father.
Let us continue to seek the Father and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us into truth. No man comes to the Father other than through the Son Jesus Christ. Father, Son and Holy Spirit bear witness with your spirit that you are saved from sin, forgiven,washed in the blood, filled with the Spirit, equipped and called for a destiny and sure future. Dont get distracted. Dont let the enemy shipwreck you. Hold fast to your calling. Christ in you is the hope of Glory. This is a day of His visitation may your response be Yes Lord!
I trust that you are wrapped in the love of the Father today as you read this knowing that your future is in His hands and that the love of God will never leave you. He who began that good work in you will complete it untill the day of Jesus Christ.
Gods richest blessings now and always
Rose.
upcoming dates.
Womens Forum Tuesday 14th June 2011 @ Word of Life, Main road, Fish Hoek. Time: 9.30 for 10.00am Speaker: Rose Roode. See you all there for a time of Worship, Word and Fellowship.
School Of The Spirit. Wednesday 15th June 2011 @ St Andrews Prebyterian Church. corner Somerset Road and Chiappinni Street Cape Town 6.30pm Do join us for a time of Worship, teaching from the Word and Ministry. we look forward to seeing you. All welcome.
Any enquiries 0832709610
School Of The Spirit. Wednesday 15th June 2011 @ St Andrews Prebyterian Church. corner Somerset Road and Chiappinni Street Cape Town 6.30pm Do join us for a time of Worship, teaching from the Word and Ministry. we look forward to seeing you. All welcome.
Any enquiries 0832709610
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