I made some vegetable soup and gave some to my sister and she said it wasn’t spicy enough so she added spices. She gave me some chili that she had made and it is delicious, however it was too spicy for me so I added a can of tomatoes.
When God adds His Spices to our hearts, it is perfect! God’s Spices are His Love, Compassion, Protection, Faithfulness, and Salvation. The Bible says "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me."
We are the ones to show the Love of Jesus to others in our actions, our speech, our attitudes, and in the way we treat our families.
We need to season people’s hearts by proving to them that Jesus Loves them because if we just tell them that He Loves them and never do anything to prove it, they will not believe us.
Are you seasoning other people’s lives and hearts with God’s Spices or do you even care about others enough to get out of your comfort zone and minister to others? One day, you might be the one who needs a telephone call or a hug.
I guarantee you that if you are not a giving person, and I am not just talking about money, that when you are in need you are going to feel very lonely in your heart. It is so true that you get back what you give out.
Jesus has done so much for us. He deserves to be happy. He has known so much heartache and rejection. When you are rejecting others, you are rejecting the Heart of Jesus.
Joanne Lowe
February 3, 2005
GOD’S TAPE
It is very difficult for me to find new shoes as I have very wide feet and my feet swell a lot. I have been using Duck Tape that you use on packages to keep the shoe together, but a lot of the time it comes off.
God’s Tape never comes off. His Unconditional Love, Mercy, Grace, Protection, Understanding, Compassion, and Tenderness are there for Eternity. Once we ask Jesus into our hearts and make Him the Master of our lives, His Tape stays there and nothing or nobody can tear it from us.
Sometimes our lives are so fragmented with despair, anger, hurt, turmoil, and bitterness that it is impossible for another person to help us. Jesus is the only One that can take a person who is brokenhearted and turn that person’s sorrow into Joy.
Jesus uses people to spread His Love, however we have to be willing to give our lives in His service. He can’t use someone who is more interested in watching television than picking up the telephone and calling someone who is hurting.
Are you willing to do what is necessary to serve Jesus? Jesus has done so much for us. He gave His very life for us. I challenge you to let others see and hear Jesus in your actions, words, and the places you go.
Joanne Lowe
February 16, 2005
JESUS IS THE ANSWER
Many times in our life we face trials and heartaches that to us seem almost impossible to bear. Jesus promised us that He would never leave or forsake us. No matter what heartache we have and no matter what our situation, the King of Kings is with us to Comfort, Encourage, and Help us.
A very dear Pastor friend of mine has said many times in his sermons, "If satan is not attacking you all the time, then you need to do a checkup with God". When we are not serving God like we should, when we are not bragging on Jesus, then satan doesn't have to bother with us because we are not a threat to him.
Some people have tried drugs, alcohol, adultery, and all other things, which bring disgrace on the Name of Jesus trying to escape from the heartaches, which we face. There is no other way to be at peace in your heart except through the Blood of Jesus and the Love He gives you.
I urge you to let Jesus be your Answer in life. He has given all to you, His very life. He can do no more for you. It is up to you to open your heart to Him and then watch while all your problems and heartaches become bearable through the Compassion of Jesus.
Joanne Lowe
February 9, 2005
JESUS UNDERSTANDS
If you are experiencing problems with your children and are discouraged to the point of giving up, the most important thing I can tell you right now is that Jesus Loves you and He understands completely what you are going through and what you are feeling and He cares. He knows your heart and He knows that you love Him.
I encourage you and urge you to reach down in your heart and let Jesus light your candle again, the candle that draws people to you and closer to Jesus. There are so many people that need what you and I have to give them, the Love of Jesus. Not everyone can give the Love of Jesus because they do not have His Love in their heart.
Remember Jesus could come back today even before you go to bed and there could be someone who is desperately lonely and maybe even contemplating suicide right now, and you may be the one that He wants to use.
Joanne Lowe
December 19, 2004
GOD’S VICTORY PARTY
One day, God is going to have the biggest party the world has ever known. One day, Jesus is going to be rewarded for all He suffered for us.
The world could care less about Jesus, much less make time for Him. The world is so busy with schedules, television, and sports that they push Jesus into a corner if they think about Him at all.
There is nothing wrong with watching television provided you would watch the same programs if Jesus was sitting next to you. There is nothing wrong with going to basketball, football, baseball games and other activities if you include Jesus.
I used to be just as guilty. I would sit by the hour and watch basketball games on television without once opening my Bible or praying. Prayer is just talking to God about our lives.
I used to think I had to pray at least an hour a day until I heard a Pastor friend of mine say in a sermon, "God is not impressed with a long, eloquent prayer. He is touched by the condition of our hearts."
Are you telling the world that Jesus Loves them? Are you telling the world that you love Jesus? Are you kneeling in prayer? If so, are you kneeling in your heart? If you are only kneeling physically and not in your heart, then it is in vain.
Are you bragging on Jesus? If not, you are missing out on a lot of fun and excitement. There is Joy in serving Jesus. Start telling others of the Love of Jesus and then prove Jesus Loves them by your actions. It will make the Heart of Jesus happy.
Joanne Lowe
March 21, 2005
Romans 14:11
"For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue confess to God."
King James Version
JESUS UNDERSTANDS
If you are experiencing problems with your children and are discouraged to the point of giving up, the most important thing I can tell you right now is that Jesus Loves you and He understands completely what you are going through and what you are feeling and He cares. He knows your heart and He knows that you love Him.
I encourage you and urge you to reach down in your heart and let Jesus light your candle again, the candle that draws people to you and closer to Jesus. There are so many people that need what you and I have to give them, the Love of Jesus. Not everyone can give the Love of Jesus because they do not have His Love in their heart.
Remember Jesus could come back today even before you go to bed and there could be someone who is desperately lonely and maybe even contemplating suicide right now, and you may be the one that He wants to use.
