In today’s episode, Jodi takes us on a unique journey where God revealed six trusted truths from a penny she found during a walk. She ends with some practical steps to create a natural habit in recognizing God throughout your day.
There are some days that we feel down and out and need God to remind us that He has already equipped us to fight the battle, but it’s up to us to use the tools He placed before us.
“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. Therefore, put on the full armor of God…” (Ephesians 6:12-13)
The following are six truths that can be trusted to point us to God: (Pennies printed from 2010-present have the shield on them.)
1.) The Union Shield >>> SHEILD OF FAITH
“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” (Ephesians 6:16)
“As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him.” (2 Samuel 22:31)
2.) The Scroll draped across the shield “One Cent”>>>THE BELT OF TRUTH
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.” (Ephesians 6:14)
“Righteousness will be His belt and faithfulness the SASH around His waist.” (Isaiah 11:5 “)
3.) E Pluribus u num (out of many, One) The motto of the US at the top of the shield>>>ONE TRUE GOD
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” (1Timothy 2:5)
“To you, it was shown that you might know that the Lord, He is God; there is no other besides Him.” (Deuteronomy 4:35)
“Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.” (Deuteronomy 4:39)
“There is one body and one spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, One faith, One baptism, One God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6 “)
4.) IN GOD WE TRUST= (Has been inscribed on the front of the penny since 1909)
“Some trust in Chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalm 20:7)
“In that day they will say, “surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and He saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in Him; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” (Isaiah 25:9)
5.) Liberty>>>FREEDOM IN CHRIST
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1)
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Galatians 5:13-14)
6.) The penny represents people that are marred and overlooked by others, but not by God.
The following women are examples of marred lives redeemed and restored by our loving God. The world condemned them, but Jesus had compassion on them. Jesus saw them as valuable and worthy of His forgiveness and love. Look up their stories for a more in-depth study.
⇒ Some women healed of evil spirits: Luke 8:2-3
⇒ Woman with Issue: Luke 8: 42-50
⇒ Woman Caught in Adultery: John 8:1-11
⇒ The woman at the Well: John 4:1-42
The following three scriptures are some encouraging truths from God’s word I want to share with you as I wrap this episode up.
2 Corinthians 4:6
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
Psalm 113:4-7
“The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap.”
Matthew 10:29-31
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So, don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
When our minds focus on seeking His presence, then our thoughts will be held captive in Christ. It’s one of the ways I fight the battle on the battlefield of my mind. I believe it will be useful for you as well. If you are new at seeking His presence daily then begin with a simple practice of acknowledging Him several times throughout your day. Once you find that you are naturally doing that without much effort, then add prayers when you recognize Him. They don’t have to be long or complicated, nor do you have to be in a particular position. Simply converse with God. I believe once you’ve exercised these new habits you will find that God will begin opening your eyes to seek and see Him in the simple things.
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