Izzy's Thoughts

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“LESS,…IS,…MORE!”…


Teach lessons, which will become etched; in, the memory of others: while, learning to sift-out, those,…whose, hearts, have grown,…unreceptive. Guard against, the wrong crowds; who, will attempt to,…successfully, drag you down!...

Jesus, reveals Truth; to, those,…whose, hearts, hunger for it: based, on that level of hunger,…He, will feed. As, He conceals the same,…from, the proud. He, is the very radiance; of God’s Glory: and, our only,…Hope!...

The yearning, for material possessions; has, eroded our Love,…for, Him. Sadly, our imperfections,…make us, easy targets; for, temptations and selfishness. We, do well,…to, meditate on His Words; as, we pause, and evaluate ourselves,…honestly!...

Jesus, is the only One,…worthy, of our worship. Arouse interest, and compel others; to, listen. Painting, mental pictures,…is, an effective tool, easy for grasping; by, your listeners. Let, your Light,…of, Spiritual Truths; shine-forth, through words and deeds!...

If, it is, (Not),…in God’s Word; then, it’s, (Not),…our lot: in, this Life. Very powerful, are Jesus’ figures of speech; in, their simplicity. While, His Name,…is, offensive to some; it, is precious: to, us, (the believer)!...

Think, of simple comparisons; and, avoid,…long elaborate stories: when, speaking about Him. We, are most, industrious,…in, our ways; as, we apply our minds: to, these Holy Scriptures. Choosing, ideal words,…(“LESS,…IS,…MORE”); in, His case: and, ours!...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“ANOTHER,…ENDING!”…


As we see, the Death-of-Christ,…on, the Cross; He, faced it bravely. The mob, had Triumphed; but, the Earth revolted,…and, quaked: with, a Mighty Convulsion,…when, He Died. Darkness, was over His Soul,…as well as, over the entire, Land; when, Almighty-God,…turned His Face, away from His Beloved Son: because, He, (Jesus),…was dying, as the,…”Sinner’s-Substitute!”…

His Faith, remained,…a Faith, that did not lose its grip; on, His Father. Storms and clouds, were round-about Him; but, His, (Jesus’), Faith,…battled-through: even, when He passed, into Death. The very strong-hold, of the Devil,…the, Arch-Enemy, of our Creator; and, mankind!...

Jesus, commended His Spirit,…to, His Father’s care. A unique, and Glorious Scene. He passed, into the Great-Unknown,…with, a Faith; impossible, to fallen humanity. He displayed, an invincible Faith,…as, He bowed His Head; in, a surrender,…to Death!...

As, if saying: “Take, your toll now,…you, will not be Victor; long. I shall Rise, from the grave,…and Shout, Sing and Live; and, Reign,…throughout, the Eternal-Ages.” This Death, was permitted,…because, there is no other Way; to, Save us!...

God’s Way, (which is, beyond our, comprehension); chooses, Sacrifice,…as, the Path: to, Sacredness. This, is not,…the last token, of Favor; that, our Lord,…will, add to us. So, we ask: “Is, the Cross,…the End?”… Is there, no more,…to, be added; to, this Story?”…

Trust, Him; there is,…(“ANOTHER,…ENDING!”)...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“STILL,…PERPLEXED!”…


Some folks, are prepared,…for, the revelation; of, the Glory,…of, God’s-Transcendent- Triumph. Mary Magdalene, apparently,…the, most unworthy of all; is, chosen first,…to, view the stone, rolled-away: and, the open grave!...

Not, a hint,…of, the Truth; flashes, upon the mind, of this, woman of destiny: representative, of a great company, of saints,…from, the Church. Who, will greet our Lord, (Jesus); early, on this Resurrection-Day!...

She, views the signs,…of, this new day; as, calamity: at, first. She thinks, they have taken,…her Lord, away; (still, her Lord), though, she thinks Him,…Dead: and, her heart,…is, dead, with Him. She runs, with her burden,…of, grief; to, those who are, just as incredulous,…as, she: and, Peter and John, run-back,…with, her!...

Peter, goes further,…he, not only looks, within; but, walks into,…the, open-grave: and, sees another token, of Faith. The cloth, that was about,…Jesus’ head, folded; not, with the other wrappings: but, lying by itself,…in, the grave!...

Everything, with a betokened Peace,…and, in Divine-Order!...

John, enters,…after, Peter; and, they both, were awed,…and, convinced: that, Christ, had Risen,…from, the Dead. They knew, that,…if, He had been, snatched-away suddenly; by, the rude hands, of the wicked: those, burial cloths,…would not, have been left carefully-folded,…there!...

Though, (“STILL,…PERPLEXED”),…they, went home; to, await further developments!...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“POWER,…OVER,…WEAKNESS!”…


There, is an infinitely colossal,…work, added; to, Jesus’ burial. Though, unconscious,…to many; its significance, I bring,…into, this Light. He was buried, in a private tomb,…belonging, to His Great-Uncle; Joseph-of-Arimathea!...

This name of,…”Arimathea”,…means; “Lifted-Up”,…and, this is what,…we gain, (or, has been added): by, Jesus’ Death. Christ, is Exalted. He is,…”Lifted-Up”,…out, of that tomb; up, to the Right-Hand,…of, the Majesty-on-High, (His Father)!...

All believers, have a part,…in, this Resurrection, of Jesus. We, shall Rise-Up,…and, Reign with Him; as, He comes-forth: from, the Right-Hand,…of, the Father. Eternal-Life, being added,…to, our portion!...

Almighty-God, Rules,…over, all-things. Another day, is dawning. A new creation, emerges,…from, this tomb; in, radiant Light. Our sorrows, are turned into,…Joy. The Head, of this new creation,…steps-out, of the grave; into, (Eternal),…Life!...

This, is a Triumph,…scene. What, a day of Glory,…here, shines-forth. It is, God’s-Day,…a Day, of the Mightiest spectacle; of, His Power. And, yet,…how, few; know-of-it,…never, viewing, (Spiritually),…this, Great-Event!...

Life,…out, of Death; Victory,…over, the Grave; Honor,…over, dishonor; and,…(“POWER,…OVER,…WEAKNESS!”).


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“POWER,…OVER,…WEAKNESS!”…


There, is an infinitely colossal,…work, added; to, Jesus’ burial. Though, unconscious,…to many; its significance, I bring,…into, this Light. He was buried, in a private tomb,…belonging, to His Great-Uncle; Joseph-of-Arimathea!...

This name of,…”Arimathea”,…means; “Lifted-Up”,…and, this is what,…we gain, (or, has been added): by, Jesus’ Death. Christ, is Exalted. He is,…”Lifted-Up”,…out, of that tomb; up, to the Right-Hand,…of, the Majesty-on-High, (His Father)!...

All believers, have a part,…in, this Resurrection, of Jesus. We, shall Rise-Up,…and, Reign with Him; as, He comes-forth: from, the Right-Hand,…of, the Father. Eternal-Life, being added,…to, our portion!...

Almighty-God, Rules,…over, all-things. Another day, is dawning. A new creation, emerges,…from, this tomb; in, radiant Light. Our sorrows, are turned into,…Joy. The Head, of this new creation,…steps-out, of the grave; into, (Eternal),…Life!...

This, is a Triumph,…scene. What, a day of Glory,…here, shines-forth. It is, God’s-Day,…a Day, of the Mightiest spectacle; of, His Power. And, yet,…how, few; know-of-it,…never, viewing, (Spiritually),…this, Great-Event!...

Life,…out, of Death; Victory,…over, the Grave; Honor,…over, dishonor; and,…(“POWER,…OVER,…WEAKNESS!”).


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“STRANGENESS,…OF,…FOOLS!”…


There are, other purposes,…on, the horizon; which, it is not,…time yet: to, reveal. But, just like, (Mary Magdalene),…I too, cannot leave; this, place. My heart,…is there. In the past, I have not, understood; ignorant, and unbelieving: but, regardless,…my devotion, to our Lord, (Jesus),…is, Supreme!...

My own sight, is so dimmed,…in, the falling tears; that, I haven’t seen, what others saw: but, now, I’m filled,…with, expectations, for my future. All this, experience,…has, prepared me; for, greater sights,…yet, future!...

As I stoop-down, gazing into this sepulchre; two Angels, in white,…are, sitting. The One, at the head; and, the other,…at, the feet: where, the body, of my Lord, (Jesus),…had, laid. They, were sitting,…in, Peaceful-Contemplation; in, a place: now, vacant!...

They, asked me: “Izzy, why,…weepest, thou?”… These Angels, continued saying: “Do you not know, that,…through, this Resurrection; Jesus, has healed, the wounds of humanity: and, has stopped,…all, falling tears?”…

Yes, (my dear reader, and friend),…why, weep?... Jesus, has vanquished Death; and, the grave. Sin, has been,…expiated; sorrow, has been ceased: and, the Devil,…has, been annulled!...

But, many, continue to be absorbed; in, their quest, for other,….Loves: and, don’t seem, to recognize,…my, vision. Theirs’, is a, (“STRANGENESS,…OF,…FOOLS!”).


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“A WILLINGNESS,…TO,…TRUST!”…


Above, all else; and, with perfect balance,…give, Spiritual-Things: first-place, in your lives. I,…shall be, intensely occupied; with, this work,…of, declaring these: “Good-News”. I pray,…”That, you, come to know; that, our Living-God,…is, (Not), some Nameless Entity: or, Impersonal Force!...

I urge you, to read,…His Written-Word; so, that,…you, may know more about Him: than, creation alone,…has, revealed. Receive, His Mercy; as, you confess and forsake: your, transgressions. And, instead of always, fretting; try, thanking His Son, (Jesus): for, a change!...

When, we start praising,…our, Heavenly-Father, (through, Jesus-Christ); only, then,…will He, begin: working, in our behalf. Guard-against, being seduced,…by, Earthly-Thinking. Be well aware, of what Treasure,…you are, in Christ; and, of all that, we have been,…supplied, with!...

Do your part, and ease, your mind,…of, guilt. Evident, and clear,…all, throughout our Holy Scriptures; is, the repeated promises,…of, putting an end: to, iniquity. I today, I’m most Joyful,…as, we add, to others; knowing, that,…material-things, are no longer: of, primary-importance!...

Remember, our Jesus,…and, of His, clear-sighted views; regarding, our nature and short-comings. By, His delegation,…of, our duties; He, demonstrates,…(“A WILLINGNESS,…TO,…TRUST”),…us. We, are commissioned,…by, Him; to, teach these Good-News!...

I urge you, today; to please start, developing,…the ability.


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“IN THE,…STILLNESS!”…


Although, our Jesus,…is, Superior; please, know that,…He will never; look-down, on you. Knowing, His Word,…allows us, to pass; through, difficult times. Never, does He seek,…to, make us feel; in, any way,…incompetent!...

He, is considerate,…of, our limitations. I pray,…”That, you be guided,…with harmony; toward witnessing, for Almighty-God: regarding, His-Divine-Will,…and, Great-Plan!”… His Son, (Jesus); was, and still is: a Perfect-Reflection,…of, our Heavenly-Father!...

I urge you, to be conscious,…of, your Spiritual needs; and, to be good students: of, His Word. Guard-against, being easily misled,…and, even exploited; by, those who,…are, uninformed with Truth!...

Could you, lend yourself to be,…an, unpaid, Spiritual-Shepherd; and, teacher,…who, willingly ministers?... I pray,…so!... It is,…(“IN THE,…STILLNESS”),…of, silent-prayer; that, we know, to learn: what, our own desires,…truly, are!...

Just like, our Creator,…has revealed, Himself, (through, His Son); whom He has sent us: so, can you,…now, reveal your rendering of self,…completely, to His Will. Easier, said,…than, done?... You, bet!...

But, where,…do, I start?... The beginning, is always, a good-place. The journey, of a 1,000 miles, starts; with, placing,…one foot, in front: of, the other.

Are you,…willing?...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“READ,…ABOUT,…IT!”…


I pray,…”That, you come to know; about, the Vastness of Power; the Richness of Wisdom; and, the Abundance of Love: present, in our Jesus-Christ!”… Please, realize,…that, our Living-God; has, provided a written Revelation: of, Himself,…through, His Son!...

His Wisdom, is infinite,…so, we have, ample reason; to, Trust,…in His Selections. Here’s an example: “ A Good-Start, on the right-foot; is to understand, our very own problems. Like, shyness,…in a person’s character; this, doesn’t describe, who they are: but, rather, it does describe,…their behavior; and, reaction,…to certain situations. These, are known better, as patterns; which, we have learned: and, are often, even reinforced, (although, negatively),…through, experiences with others!...

Recognize, please,…that, there are Life-Time benefits; behind, learned disciplines. Have one, of them be,…the study, of God’s-Word. Practice, is required; as, with any other,…skill. Are you able, to develop; the ability, to cope?... I pray,…so!...

Today, I encourage you,…to, continue. Your rewards, lie just ahead. And, please,…safe-guard; your, thinking ability. Don’t, ruin it,…through, chemical-drug-abuse. Remember, that,…those having dealings, with stupid-ones; will, fare-badly!...

And, don’t forget,…that, Pride; alienates us, from others. Focus your mind, take interest; and, when possible,…take notes. Behold, the pleasantness,…of, Almighty-God. He, moves us; to, come close,…toward, Him. (“READ,…ABOUT,…IT!”).


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“PICKING,…FRIENDS!”…


Remind yourself,…of, the reasons, for learning; and, cultivate this interest. To Love, is the Greatest-Commandment. Please think, always,…in, terms of consequences; when, we do not,…Love. Limit, your friendships; by, choosing,…very, carefully!...

Think about, associating most,…with, those who share and display; our, values and standards. It’s better, to suffer,…a little loneliness; than, to allow, peer-influence: to, drag us down,…Spiritually!...

Find remedy,…with, resolve. Guard-against, having your goals,…being based, on factors; beyond, your control. How hard, are you willing,…to, apply yourself?... Examine, your habits; it is there, that,…you, will find: your, faults!...

Kind acts, and a generous Spirit,…will, help us; in, building precious friendships. Meanwhile, I urge you; to, set-aside,…a quiet place: for, your prayers-of-supplication,…unto, Almighty-God!...

Make Him, your closest,…Friend; He, is our Strong-Hold: where, we build our fullest confidence. Developing, this close-relationship,…helps us, to withstand adversity; without, losing,…our, composure!...

Choose, as friends,…those, who have qualities; worth, imitating. Refrain, from being around people,…who, just don’t care; because, you will become,…like them. I urge you, to pick friends,…who, are truly interested; in, our welfare!...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“PICKING,…FRIENDS!”…


Remind yourself,…of, the reasons, for learning; and, cultivate this interest. To Love, is the Greatest-Commandment. Please think, always,…in, terms of consequences; when, we do not,…Love. Limit, your friendships; by, choosing,…very, carefully!...

Think about, associating most,…with, those who share and display; our, values and standards. It’s better, to suffer,…a little loneliness; than, to allow, peer-influence: to, drag us down,…Spiritually!...

Find remedy,…with, resolve. Guard-against, having your goals,…being based, on factors; beyond, your control. How hard, are you willing,…to, apply yourself?... Examine, your habits; it is there, that,…you, will find: your, faults!...

Kind acts, and a generous Spirit,…will, help us; in, building precious friendships. Meanwhile, I urge you; to, set-aside,…a quiet place: for, your prayers-of-supplication,…unto, Almighty-God!...

Make Him, your closest,…Friend; He, is our Strong-Hold: where, we build our fullest confidence. Developing, this close-relationship,…helps us, to withstand adversity; without, losing,…our, composure!...

Choose, as friends,…those, who have qualities; worth, imitating. Refrain, from being around people,…who, just don’t care; because, you will become,…like them. I urge you, to pick friends,…who, are truly interested; in, our welfare!...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“WORDS,…TO,…THE WISE!”…


Don’t race, across Life,…frustrated; and fidgety. Also, avoid disruptive deeds,…which, cause only; anger. The shrewd-ones, consider his or her,…steps. Almighty-God’s, invisible qualities,…can be clearly seen; in, His Written-Word!...

And, for the inexperienced,…I urge you, to put your Faith; in, each,…of, His Words. Guard-against, crashing-down,…steep valleys; due to, the many forms, of malady: which, exist today. Avoid, desperation,…and, don’t settle; for, the wrong kinds,…of, associates!...

Don’t be surprised, if you are ridiculed,…or, even disliked; for, using your thinking faculties. Be aware, of becoming a pawn,…on, a chess-board; being, moved-about,…at, our adversary’s: every, whim!...

I urge you, not to conform,…to, other’s standards; just, so you can,…fit-in. There, is more Power,…given, to those; who, have learned to say,…”No”: to, improper desires. Put things, into perspective,…by, considering background information; regarding, the context,…of, any account!...

We, reverence,…a God, who remembers; the, afflicted,…and, desires to act: in, their behalf. Not ever, isolating ourselves,…we, keep-busy; by, doing the Will,…of, He, who interest; us. Unlike, His Son, (Jesus); not everyone, who claims to be a friend,…has, what it takes: to, live-up, to this title!...

Let us, (Not),…live-on, in our past. And, please remember, that,…quarrels, are like; leaks, in a Dam: so, stop-them,…before, they Break-Out!....


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“BETTER,…PEOPLE!”…


A prudent person, carefully examines,…all, proposals. Almighty-God, wants us,…to, have pleasure; in, this Life: but, with balance. All those, inexperienced in this,…tend, to suffer penalties; the most!...

Shrewd, is the one,…who, has seen the calamity; and, proceeds to conceal him or her self. Please, don’t confuse,…Tough-Love; with, permissiveness. Establish your children,…in, God’s-Word; reasonably and with clarity!...

Problems, (like, weeds), flourish; when, neglected. Follow through, on your promises. However good, you may indeed be,…this task, you will find; enormous. Though, our bodies are weak,…have your Spirit; Strong, with Trust,…in, our Lord, (Jesus-Christ)!...

Understandably, we shall all strive,…in, being; an unfailing-support; for, our own Loved-Ones: in, times of crisis. I am convinced, that,…as, a believer; we, will make,…real, contributions: to, the welfare,…of, this World!...

Prepare, for our eventual,…Eternity. Avoid, further pit-falls; and, learn this sound doctrine,…before, you leave: this, Life,…for, the here-after. Guard-against, those who are,…unsound, unreliable; and, even reckless: with, their viewpoints,…and opinions!...

I would rather, you choose,…to, associate with peers; who, have matured, (Spiritually): in, healthy manners. Fellowship, with others,…of, this same Faith; sharpens, our personality,…making us: (“BETTER,…PEOPLE!”).


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“PROVEN,…LOVE!”…


Compared, to Almighty-God,…mankind, is powerless; to, peer into,…our, future. I challenge you, today,…to, let your children know; the, (“Why’s”), of our Bible norms. Our Creator, condemns,…covering-up, wrong-doings!...

So, I dare you,…to, lay-bare; your faults,…and, of how, you came: to, know them. Disappointments, are a part,…of, this Life; accept this fact, and get over-it. We don’t all, have to be,…top, of our school-class; to, be successful…

Relieve yourself, by confessing your wrong-doings; openly, unto our Heavenly-Father: through, Jesus-Christ, (His, Son). Today, I want to urge you,…to, avoid holding your parents; in, derision: by, scoffing, mocking or laughing,…at them. Because, Almighty-God,…condemns this!...

Have, the satisfaction,…of, proving your Loyalty; to, our Creator. He, (Jehovah),…has given us, so much; (“PROVEN,…LOVE”). Those, who are paid,…for, their good-looks; are, at their peak,…but, for a brief-moment: before, then,…they, are discarded, for a fresh-new-face!...

Prior, to committing,…to, marriage; find-out, your potential partner’s, circumstances and goals: do, this, while you are in courtship. Do so, with much,…casual talks. Find-out, their reputation; by, talking to others,…who, know he or she: well. Notice, with care,…the behavior, of your date; while, around others,…specifically!...

I pray,…”That, you learn, to be poised; and, adept,…at, expressing yourself!”… Remember, that,…satisfaction, eludes those; who, build their lives,…solely, around; secular achievements!...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...

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“SO,…CAN,…WE!”…


Living here, on Earth, (in, this dispensational era); dwarfs, most efforts,…to, remain morally clean. Allow yourself, time; this, heals all wounds; although scars, remain behind,…as, reminders: of, our past!...

Some, suffer ship-wreck,…concerning, their Faith; while, Almighty-God, only sees,…the supply, which He has given you. Could you, stop viewing, only your demands,…and, begin to see; His, supply?... I pray,…so!...

Give yourself, a real edge,…in, finding Hope; anew. God’s Promises, provides for those,…who, give priority; to, Spiritual matters and interests. With, His help,…we, can develop ourselves; into, being quite capable,…of, handling responsibility!...

Our Bible, dignifies,…doing, hard-work. Our Saviour, (Jesus-Christ),…successfully lived, through bouts of discouragement; and, (“SO,…CAN,…WE”). Ridiculers, only want,…to, revel, in your misery. Lashing-back, only encourages them!...

Don’t be overly concerned,…about, caustic-comments. Allow yourself, to be molded,…by, our Master. The best Way, to fend-off insults,…is, to ignore them. Please, learn to value,…the view; that, despair, doesn’t go-away: on, its own!...

Through prayer, report your troubles,…to, Jesus, (our, Mediator); He, will intervene,…to, our Heavenly-Father: to, stop it. Meanwhile, always attempt, talking and walking-away; from, violent confrontations!...


Your Friend,

Izzy!...