Month: February 2022

Sue’s Views

We are spending a few days at my ‘happy place’. After five minutes of this view ….. I began to feel the tension leave my mind and body. As I focussed on the One who created the vast oceans ….. separated them from the land ….. and set their boundaries ….. the craziness of the world began to pale in comparison to the greatness of our God. Peter was able to walk on water while He focussed on Jesus ….. but as soon as he turned his eyes towards the waves ….. he began to drown. Whatever ‘storm’ you are facing today ….. keep your eyes on the One who calms the storm ….. heals the sick ….. provides for the poor ….. and brings order out of chaos! I’m not talking about being in denial ….. it’s about seeing things from God’s perspective. That’s where the power to make a difference comes from.

Sue’s Views

As things becomes more and more volatile around the world ….. let’s remember what the battle is really about. 

‘For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.’ Ephesians 6:12

The battle began when Lucifer wanted to be God. He wasn’t content with being the leading angel. He wanted to be the boss! He used deception and coercion to influence other angels and humans ….. and so the battle has raged ever since. It’s a spiritual battle and can only be fought with spiritual weapons. Prayer ….. declaring God’s Word ….. taking our authority in Jesus Name ….. and living in obedience to God ….. are some of these weapons that are ‘mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds.’ 

No amount of talking ….. arguing ….. or fighting will do it. Let’s unite against the real enemy!

Sue’s Views

The sound of the cicadas was ear piercingly loud yesterday ….. but I couldn’t find one! Either they were playing hide and seek ….. or I need to go to Specsavers! I finally gave up looking for the source and decided that the sound was evidence enough of their existence. Many don’t believe in God because they can’t see Him ….. but the evidence is all around us! 

‘For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.’ Romans 1:20

Sue’s Views

If you want to know what’s really happening in NZ ….. check out the truck convoy headed to parliament this morning. You won’t find much on MSM apart from a few pics with camera facing away from the crowds ….. and a brief comment about how their plans failed. But I’ve just been watching videos on:    https://rumble.com/vu74s0-you-better-get-ready-wellington-the-new-zealand-convoy-is-coming.html    It shows a very different picture of a nation from Cape Reinga to the Bluff letting their voices be heard. And in the rain at that! The truth is out there ….. you just have to search for it. ‘Seek and you shall find!’ (This is not the link. Just a screen shot)

Sue’s Views

I don’t pretend to understand the complexities of the Treaty of Waitangi. All I know is that my family emigrated here from the UK when I was 12 ….. and we became NZ citizens. It never occurred to me that I might be offending anyone or treading on someone’s rights. I was more focussed on myself! I had enough complexities of my own! Coping with the change in culture ….. adjusting to a new school ….. making new friends ….. as well as the normal teenage issues! We don’t always know what other people are dealing with. But I have always been grateful to be a part of this nation. Despite our current situation ….. I still believe Aotearoa is one of the best and safest countries in the world. But she needs a lot of prayer right now.  God Defend New Zealand 🙏

Sue’s Views 

Did you know there are 1595 ‘if’s in the Bible? We often hear the word ‘unconditional’ used. It is most often used to describe God’s love ….. but you won’t find that even once in the Bible! God’s love is unconditional in the sense that He is love ….. and therefore He always acts out of love. He is a Father ….. and like most fathers ….. He wants the best for His kids. As Dads will know ….. that requires discipline ….. and even denial at times. If you read through the pages of the Old Testament ….. you’ll discover a God who restricts ….. curses ….. and even kills people who disobey His commands. But before that ….. He is a God who calls them and warns them over and over. We must have a balanced understanding of Gods love. He is not a ‘pushover’ who winks at our disobedience and rebellion. His love is not sentimental. He is a God of Agape love ….. which is always to restore ….. to protect ….. and to make righteous.

Sue’s Views

The uncertainty of our future can take our minds to places of anxiety and depression. The ‘what ifs’ ….. can take us on a journey that brings stress before it happens. Joyce Meyer has a saying ‘Where the mind goes ….. the man follows’. How do we avoid going the wrong way? By changing our mind! 

Psalm 23 says: ‘Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.’ 

I love that is starts with ‘even though’! Even in the worst case scenario ….. God is with us! The safest place we can be is in His presence. 

It goes on to say, ‘You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.’

Now that is the epitome of being an overcomer!

Sue’s Views

Probably one of the hardest things to swallow is injustice. Everyday we hear stories of people being granted exemption or being favoured because of who they are ….. or what they have to offer. Meanwhile the average person like you and me have to wait our turn. You may hear yourself saying ‘It’s not fair!’ That’s because our earthly justice system is human based. It’s flawed! There are too many loopholes that clever attorneys can find and use to their advantage. But I want to tell you about an attorney who is absolutely just. His name is Jesus! If you choose to believe in Him and trust Him with your life ….. He stands in the courtroom of Heaven to defend you against every accusation that is thrown your way. Your accuser has no power over him. He wins every case! That’s because He Himself paid the penalty for our wrongdoing. So next time you feel you have been treated unjustly ….. look to Heaven and hand your case over to the only just Judge and the Judge of all judges.