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[@LaWhitener]

Thank you. I have been following you for over a year now and have grown to trust and respect you so much. I am not a Christian, and frankly, have had a not so positive relationship with Christianity in the past. But because I trust and respect you- and watched this entire video and listened. I feel strongly that we all have something to learn and teach each other and when we listen with an open heart we can only grow. Thank you for building a bridge that I felt comfortable crossing. We need so much more of that now more than ever.

[@LovelyAndTrue]

I honestly hated Christians until a couple years ago...I sat down read the gospels myself and fell in love with Jesus. God opened my eyes to how there are evil counterfeit forms of Christianity, Jesus actually warns us of it. Now I'm born again with the Holy Spirit and he healed me from so many things....try ignoring everything you know about Christianity (like the condemning, hateful, prideful American version) and seek to know Jesus for yourself through the gospels. ❤️

[@code4becauseofhim61]

@@LovelyAndTrue Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@ECole-le7we]

Jess - I have been waiting for this. Your "Infinitely More" devotional literally changed my life. This past spring, a farmer friend gave our family two raised beds, which is something we've wanted for a long time. However, we really didn't know what we were doing, lacked confidence, and put off filling them with soil and planting seeds until July 4th. The first thing we planted that day were okra seeds, because okra was brought to the US by enslaved Africans; and we wanted to honor them. (We are an African-American family.) To our amazement, those seeds germinated in a few days and steadily grew into the beautiful, thriving plants they now are. Moreover, we were surprised to see one lone okra plant growing through the thick grass next to the bed. A seed must have fallen from the packet or my hand onto the ground without my knowing it. To our surprise, that okra plant is bigger and stronger than the others in the bed we finally filled and planted! I think it was God's way of saying, "Even when you delay or just do what you can in this relationship, I will do a lot more!" It also said something to me about His power and promise, which far surpasses mine. He is my best and most loving friend. Why wouldn't I want to be in relationship with a God like Him?! Thank you for not only teaching us, Jess, but also inspiring us to do what we can when we can. And thank you for reminding us, as you said, that God is the One who fulfills our dreams. - Esther in Chapel Hill, NC

[@allysoncashion2268]

This story brought tears to my eyes!!!!!!!!! YES, oh we have such a Good God. He will always do more than we can think possible. How happy this story about your okra makes me!!!

[@kathybastin9613]

Beautiful, Esther !! Your comment made me think of a young friend who just started gardening. Love hearing all about your experiences!

[@ECole-le7we]

@@allysoncashion2268 ❤ So happy this made you happy, Allyson! Be blessed continually.

[@ECole-le7we]

@@kathybastin9613 Please keep us in your prayers. My daughter and I spent a lot of time out there yesterday evening cleaning up and planting fall seeds! And the okra are still growing. Our ancestors are smiling. 😊

[@ECole-le7we]

💕

[@anitahouse3600]

I SO relate to Martha. The line....when you are offended you have stepped out of the walk with God. That hit home. Thank you! I get SO MUCH out of your devotionals. Thank you so much for sharing your heart.

[@janeb7633]

I so agree, that was a line that hit home big time with me as well. ❤️

[@keyshamorrison1000]

This hit home for me

[@medemiga]

♫I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses, And the voice I hear falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses And He walks with me and He talks with me, And He tells me I am his own; And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known♫

[@sherrysimpson4966]

Daddy played his guitar & sang this song often in our church when I was young. He's singing with the angels now.

[@rememberwhen...3483]

I love that song . My Grandad's favorite song I love when Alan Jackson sings it. ❤️

[@altmusic8215]

❤

[@beverleeglasgow1194]

So glad to see a devotional on this morning. It’s like a little nugget that popped up this morning. Thank You 🙏 ❤️

[@chelseasoria5410]

“If I had just woken up with my babies and sat with him” sent me to tears. In a season of raising two littles and this was the message God needed me to hear today. Praise Jesus for his steadiness in pursuit of our hearts ♥️

[@shesgoldenlikedaylight]

Watching this a year later and had the same impact on me 😭

[@delana6463]

I think that falling acorn was a little bit of humor and a message to you that you, like the little acorn that grows into a mighty tree, you're God's little acorn spreading his messages of hope and love to us all. I hope we can sit with him, together, again soon. What a lovely blessing you all are. Thanks for sharing.

[@ritamaiorelle4801]

Soooooooo needed to hear this. As someone who is entering my senior years with a son that has special needs, the demands can often push the sitting time with Jesus away. Needed to be reminded that I can be intimate with Jesus while I am preparing the daily meals & meds for my son (peanutbutter and jelly sandwich). Need to keep reminding myself of heart posture until it becomes the very way I live. Blessings Jess. He shines so brightly through you, Thank you for your willingness to be the vessel.

[@joyceobeys6818]

For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, for by your drug sorcery all the nations were led astray.” ‭‭Ḥazon (Revelation)‬ ‭18:23‬ ‭TS2009‬‬ Food is the medicine, we should eat right, no GMOed foods, no grazon hay, no chemical toxins. No unclean, just eat seed bearing plants and just the Daniel diet, the body heals if you give it the nutrition to heal and obey the scriptures and seek and listen to YaH. Online the diet is called 80-10-10. Much Ahabah! May your son be healed.

[@janeb7633]

I think this is absolutely the most profound devotion I have “heard” in my almost 56 years, and I was raised in the church from birth. Thank you for sharing what God layed on your heart. Perfect for this day and time. ❤️ Thanks for the blessing of your words.

[@conniemitchell5725]

Jess that was a wonderful devotional very expiring thank you!!

[@justpatty7328]

His peace surrounds us and protects us. Even at times he carries us. God bless you all!

[@rhondadavis1483]

Jane I just commented a similar thought. I think it was the most honest and edifying teaching on Mary and Martha I’ve ever heard...and I’ve heard many as you probably have also. When she said she was offended that Jesus didn’t ask someone to help Martha I realized I too have had that thought. As Christians we’ve all been taught to be like Mary, and we def need to sit as His feet, but I think particularly us moms and Grandmoms we find ourselves working like Martha. I’m so appreciative of Jess sharing her thoughts this morning. It is in Him that we live and move and have our being...and I needed the reminder. God bless.

[@brandyD33]

Hey Jane. I just came across your comment and was compelled to share the devotional Jess did a few years ago that totally changed my life. It remains my all time favorite video on youtube. Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp2Zdq2obK-BZrs

[@TalesFromTheRanch]

I’ve completely changed the way I pray. 99% of my prayers are gratitude to God. One of the things I thank Him for every single day is His constant, profound presence in my life. Your words about that presence spoke directly to me. He was speaking through you, to me, this day. I know for sure that He hears me. ❤️

[@LovelyAndTrue]

Yes! He is so faithful when I pray "Please let your presence be known to me today". Lately with these dark days I've been prompted to pray for him to let any lies be known to me, keep falsehoods away and it has increased my discernment so much.

[@geniekrich1]

Thanks, Jess - for sharing your faith! I truly believe that many of us strong women, whether we are homemakers or CEO’s, often relate to Martha - we are doers and don’t often allow ourselves to stop and sit quietly, like Mary. We see something that has to be done and we jump in. I have to ask myself, is my constant business a reflection of Him. Just finished studying 1 John - I love how John reminds us that if we constantly walk in the truth of God, there will be little difficulty for others to see Jesus in what we do. In his letter, John wrote with hope that the reader would eagerly seek fellowship with God, so sincerely, so intimately that we would know what it meant to “walk in the light, as He is in the light.” Keep on sharing both your life on your new property and your strength and obedience as a woman of God.

[@tamararoberts9307]

Amen ❤

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Amen

[@kathycagg6531]

Jessica, this was as strong & beneficial a message as I’ve heard come out of any pulpit and I thank you for it. Maybe all the preachers need to take their seat on a old board & rope swing!

[@alloftheaboveeunicesmith9625]

It's cool that He created us perfect and then placed us in a garden of all places and to care for animals... He speaks every time I am in my garden.

[@jeanniekline8325]

Many years ago, a wise woman once told me , when I felt I was not doing everything for God that I should, that raising my children was exactly what I should be doing for that season. Bless you for sharing your faith and lessons learned . You said it beautifully!

[@shirleygreer8479]

Thank you Jesus , for using your servant to speak truth. Her words spoke to my heart today.

[@eurthavandijk2790]

Thank you. I am a new believer in Jesus Christ. 62 years old with a husband who has dementia. It is often hard to find my way in beeing with the Lord. Thank you for showing me how it can be done. It is a blessing to watch you and your family. Teaching us by showing us your lifes.

[@lisacrean1224]

Jess, I found your channel last year when I was grieving the death of my father. You encouraged me to start a vegetable garden of my own. Watching my seeds take root also brought me back to regrowing my relationship with Jesus. Thank you for your generosity of spirit, you have a way of clearing a path when I over complicate things in my own mind. Bless you and your lovely family, from the west of Ireland x

[@judifarrington9461]

Thank you so much, Jess! Your words just wash over my parched soul. Your life is an open book and whether you are talking about gardens and homesteading or sharing a devotional, I see Jesus in you! Bless you!

[@lindakurtz2653]

So eloquent. Thoughtful, giving, thought provoking. I’m guessing there are a lot of folks out here in KZbinland that are feeling motivated, chastised and empowered by the truth you speak. Thank you. Wonder how many believers have had their bar set to a higher level today? I know I have. Guess I need to walk out what that means to me, huh?

[@charlotteseden9303]

I'm so happy that my favorite "plant person" is also a born again Christian. Love that. As Christians we have God's favor. I cannot imagine living in this chaotic world at this time and not have Jesus. Keep on doing what you are doing. Your videos are awesome. Love you guys. :-)

[@kayluster7671]

My favorite retort to some is "The sermon you live is so loud, I can't hear the sermon you're preaching". You, Jess, are a real sermon!

[@eijaananda2539]

Thank you. The past months have been the hardest, and I've felt so hurt, lost and abandoned. It's 4am and I couldn't sleep, and I watched you talk. Thank you, Jess for showing me.

[@LesGreIsFree]

“Cease striving and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted upon the earth” Ps 46:10 Grateful for you sweet Jess. That was fire!

[@tonyawiley9575]

I've had soooo many "Ah ha!" moments watching your devotionals. Can't get enough of them ❤

[@stefaniegrant3905]

Even though we don't follow the same path of spirituality, your words resonate with me. Thank you for encompassing all of us within your fold of blessings. You are an inspirational woman in so many ways.

[@chrystallangille1667]

I was trying to figure out the words. Thank you for expressing so eloquently. I also appreciate the message and faith from Jess and family, though my path is not the same.

[@jacksaffell3981]

Okay, I just heard you name the tree "The beautiful tree." Love it. I can hear you now. (You talking to the boys.) "Ya'll go down and wait for me at the beautiful tree!" Thank you for the devotional. God bless your homestead.

[@gardengirl5487]

Yep, I’m Martha. The offense breakdown hit me hard! Thank you. Helping save souls one tomato at a time . You are amazing. Thank you🌺

[@cynthiafisher9907]

That would be a fun shirt!

[@shannjill]

I love this, LOL

[@juliarockwell4759]

❤️❤️❤️ reminds me of the old hymn “I Come To The Garden Alone”

[@kinfolks2u]

Thank you Jess, for taking us all by the hand, and sitting us down together, at Jesus feet. We all got to hear Him, through you.

[@annabesek3300]

Thank you Jess for your message it was exactly what I needed. The story of Mary and Martha has been a great encouragement to my life many times. I love that Jesus loves us and wants a very special relationship of intimacy with him. To just be with him in everything. It's the best perspective there is.

[@Sharon-zt6hh]

Jessica thank you. Your word today was straight from the heart of God! I was slipping back imto condemnation because my Mom move in and I care for her. Since covid I also babysit weekdays for my 1 yr old grandson. I also have a garden to tend. I'm so busy but I meditate on the Lord while I'm working. I was starting to be frustrated when my morning time praying and reading is constantly interupted. I needed this very word today. I see the God in you. What an on time word. Thank you for you obedience and openness. I know that the Kingdom of God is "in" me and "in" you. God used you today. I love you! God bless you! A few years ago I was riding in my car to the store and this awesome worship song was playing. When I got to the store I didn't want to go in since the song was still playing and I was in the spirit of worship. Suddenly a small voice spoke and said "take me with you". You reminded me of that day Jess.

[@SimplyStacyL]

Beautifully spoken. Thank you for being a willing vessel of His love and truth.

[@anne6253]

Jess I so appreciate you valuing your relationships with people that have different beliefs than you have. That’s why I listen to you because I feel welcome just the way I am. In the past I would’ve seen the word devotional and clicked on by, But because I know you respect and welcome all I listened and I learned something. My house of worship is also my garden.

[@nicolesweet8180]

Gardening and getting my hands dirty is very meditative for me.

[@mccoolfarmandgarden]

Amen! If a “list of to-do’s” was necessary, then the life and sacrifice of Christ was pointless.

[@joyceobeys6818]

He never said the law was done away with though. But it should be through a circumcised heart that we hear the words of Moses and obey. Messiah never taught against them. He said they erred in the SCRIPTURE not knowing the SCRIPTURE. The SCRIPTURE that He was speaking of was the TaNaK. The NT would not be written for decades later. The NT all from the OT. He will not accept lukewarm lawless and the NT says so. Here’s an example of what we do not understand and what satan has made backwards in what we believe because he wants us to be lawless and lukewarm. He is a deceiver and uses the truth and make it a wrong understanding to deceive people. You are going down the road and you go through a red light and an officer pulls you over and gives you a citation. Now you are under the law and the law is against you for disobeying the law. So only One can pay this debt, so He says I am paying your debt but I will only do it this once, I’m paying it with my very life, my very blood to cover the nakedness/ shame of the sin. This is my grace that I allow you to be free from the law, so He says Go and Sin No More! Do not trample the blood! So now you are free from the law, your penalty and debt is paid! Do you now go disobey His Holy Law or obey it? He will not allow lukewarm or lawlessness in His house. He wants passion for the Holy Word. Abraham OBEYED and it was counted as righteousness. He believed and trusted YHWH. Even the demons believe and tremble. We have circumcised hearts to obey. If we do anything through coercion of man, then it’s not through conviction of a circumcised ( cut the meat/ in covenant) heart. His Holy Days of Lev 23 IS His plan of salvation and marriage covenant to His bride. They are important to know. The armor is not Roman soldier garb, it is the priests garments and there’s a reason for wearing them. The leaders are supposed to be teaching the Word, Messiah is the living Word/ the TaNaK. The disciples obeyed the TaNaK. They even showed up for the Holy Days and Paul did nazarite vows which offerings include animal sacrifice. Acts 21 and Acts 18. Zachariah 14 shows animal sacrifice will continue in the 1000 year reign. 3 times all nations must show up for the Holy Days or they will get NO rain on their crops. None. Zacchaeus paid back anyone he had caused to be undone 4 fold. It’s the law of paying back double. It is going the extra mile with them. It’s giving the extra garment which is their bedding to keep them warm at night. He never changed. Read 1 Corinthians 10 slowly, We were taught a mixed gospel and He abhors mixing. He wants a pure clean bride, no whoring or mixing at all. It must be from a circumcised heart though. You’ll notice that they told the new converts in I think Acts 15 :20-21 to do the laws, stop drinking the blood and stop fornicating, AND THEN they will hear Moses being preached in the synagogues. This is because anything that we do to obey the laws, it must come from a thoroughly circumcised heart through conviction and not coercion by man. They cannot just simply become members. And they don’t come as they are. There must be a repentance from the sins we are doing. If the fruit of the repentance is not there and we obey do not obey from a deep conviction, then we are lawless and lukewarm and we will he spewed from His mouth. Do not be fooled. There is obedience. Everyone has rules for their home. Read 1 John 2 and James(Jacob) Deuteronomy 6 and know the Holy days and what they mean as He is Vick g them to is to understand His Covenant. Bring cleansed alters for the sacrifice, He does not want filthy alters. We were supposed to leave our gift at the alter and go physically make amends for our sin to anyone we had caused to be undone in any way shape or form. Sometimes we cannot do this. Like Paul killed true believers and it was always a burden on his heart though he knew he had been forgiven. And Paul never feared death and rejoiced in persecutions. This is how we are also to be. Stop sinning and we will look forward to the birthing of death into Messiahs arms. Much Shalom(completeness, perfectness and wholeness) who’s circumcised minds and hearts are continuously on Him.

[@patricksenn8533]

As I am listening to this devotional, I began questioning "How often have I been a 'Crazy Carnival Mirror' instead of being a true reflection of Christ"

[@jharvey93]

Thank you Jesus for bringing me this message through Jess. A message that you knew I needed to hear.

[@busker153]

God puts us in positions of dire need to drive us to His feet to meet the need. He does this until we discover that sitting at His feet is the end...not a means to an end. Need drives us to Jesus until we discover that being with Jesus is the goal. If we sit at His feet every morning on purpose, we will not be driven there by accident. It is so refreshing to hear you speak like this!

[@tamararoberts9307]

❤

[@amandarawlings327]

I'm not Christian. I'm not even religious. But I figured since all of your non-devotional videos speak to my heart, this would too. I may still be off-put by religion but I could watch you talk all day. You break down huge concepts and ideals in such an absorbable way. I especially love that you directed this at not just your fellow Christian believers but at those of us with different beliefs. Thank you, Jess!

[@cynthiajohnson8102]

Love this devotional. Not only is it bibically sound, but extremely insightful. Praise the Lord and God bless!

[@patcomer7160]

You don't realize how much you have blessed me today I'm a News subscriber what you said is the truth and it is amazing he is with us thank you Jesus

[@alloftheaboveeunicesmith9625]

Preachin’ my sermon sister... He is not willing that one should perish...He wants them all. Love. Father YHWH bless you and make His face to shine upon you... In Yeshua’s name.

[@thekaylornator]

Thank you Jess! Awesome message! Simple message! Sometimes we don't realize how simple a relationship with Jesus really is because of what He did on the cross! God bless you, Miah and the kids in your new adventure with Him alongside you all in everything you're working toward which results in greater intimacy with Him.

[@dixsigns1717]

Love your energy, Jess! Thank you for the devotional. God Bless. 🙏💟🥰 What an awesome message! Thank you, thank you, thank you... I have taken offense also and had justified my reasons, because: My husband is intimacy anorexic, everyone else thinks he is the best, but we have NO relationship, of any kind. I live vicariously through you and your youtube community. I praise God for Justin Rhodes, you, Sow the Land, Art & Bri, The Hollar's, and etc. Somehow I need to praise God for my husband also.

[@VintageGGsRepeats]

Thank you so much for this. I needed this so badly right at this moment. I have been so upset with myself for not sticking to my checklist. He is with me and know I am with Him always, I speak to Him all day everyday yet I really needed to hear and be reminded of this. You are awesome and I truly appreciate all you do. ❤️🙏

[@tiffanyx8577]

As a person who doesn’t share your belief system, I find so much value in these talks you have. Remaining as much myself as I am kind, light, and love today

[@TheChefLady4JC]

A scripture that really blessed me to realize that I no longer had to be perfect in my walk was "When we are faithLESS, He remains faithFUL because He cannot deny Himself"! We are a part of His Body. He cannot deny any part of His Body. It's the REST that we are promised. Resting in His promises.

[@juleswallace3483]

You, my sister, are marvelous! YHVH marvels at His design of your heart. He sparkles through you.

[@amyfilak5818]

This spoke to me in a very deep and personal way. I’ve been struggling with my faith and the proper way to express and feel it. Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts. And please please keep sharing devotional thoughts. You move me! Bless you.

[@daleservidio2034]

This morning I wasn’t feeling the sermon at my church. You have spoken to me sooo eloquently. Thank you for making my Sunday spiritual 🙏🙏🙏

[@danahoover1216]

Wow. U speak in such I way that I can actually understand and relate. God bless u and yours! I so love your channel ❤

[@gatherboutique]

I agree so much.

[@MmeHollyhobbie]

Yay, I just started going through you Devotional playlist again, happy to see there's a new one!! (And I'm not a Christian:)

[@judywisecable6866]

Oh my, I did not even realize how much I needed this until you began to speak of Martha. I sincerely thank you ❤

[@dlea73]

I was blessed by your words Jess. "Jesus just wants to know us and He wants us to know Him". It's truly all about Yashua. Thank you. And blessings to you and your family. ❤💯☝

[@saffrongardens8560]

Thank you so much. Standing here in tears of realization and joy, feeling encouraged and vindicated. This is exactly how I live my life life with Him, and it's hard to find others who understand. I've been watching your show for the permaculture aspect, and this was a very pleasant surprise. This is the best sermon I've ever heard ❤

[@sandracurley7537]

Okay that's good I'm glad you're understanding don't forget to tell the transport truck driver that it's not his fault

[@joyceobeys6818]

@@sandracurley7537 What do you mean?

[@sarahslovely08]

And now I’m crying, because I too would get frustrated because “I needed to clean the house” while my toddlers crying at my feet after ignoring me most the day. Girl I relate and if I could do it all over again, I would. What precious time we loose. We grow if we are Mary, we loose if we feel stuck as Martha.😭😭😭❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@melissakalber2185]

Needed to hear this today. Thank you Jess.

[@jessicacervantes6032]

You probably won’t see this but I’m going to pray so hard that God puts it on your heart to continue these because you speak so abundantly to my heart. You may not know it but you have a gift of leading people to Jesus and teaching them how God is working constantly. I pray you continue these devotionals and look into creating an avenue to do daily devotionals and talks like these for the thousands of women and men who are so eager to hear him speak through you. ❤️

[@paulettemathis5958]

Honey, I am 72 years old and I want you to know you bless my heart in a big way. Sooooooo refreshing! God bless and keep your and your family.

[@kkeenan536]

So I love lists, but they don’t exist with my faith walk. My relationship with Jesus is totally spontaneous. I sing to Him while I’m driving, I talk with Him when I walk my dog, I’m 68 so I thank him for my health and each new day. He is always with me and is EVERYTHING ❤️

[@susieclark1498]

Yes! Martha me...I have had to work at being a Mary and I know that my friends are the same. It's a gradual process becoming a Mary. Thank you for this message for it is the truth, we are intimate with HIM in everything if we just recognize it, IF we ask HIM to be with us... changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, driving, and most of all gardening. We love and pray for you and your family. You are a true gift.

[@sandracurley7537]

Well I love you as my family God bless you forever and ever not only that I don't know how you figure I have anything other than a bicycle I needed to before and it blew the money having coffee cuz I thought I could enjoy myself for a minute but see I pay the price now anyway God bless you and merry Christmas happy birthday and all into things when my birthday comes I don't even know what are I just fly right by it like it's an everyday normal day have a good one

[@sherryfelch750]

Thank you for bringing God back to the forefront of everything ❤️🙏🏼🤗 I believe this is what’s wrong in the world today, to many people afraid of offending someone but not afraid to offend God almighty 🤨😢 so thank you Jess for sharing

[@kimburrgess]

Can I just say that I really Love you, and I love your heart for the Lord! 🙌🏻❤️🤗 Keep speaking His truths sister! 🤗❤️

[@pardonmysmallgarden]

Oh sister ❤️....I applaud your boldness and I am truly grateful for it as I’m sure all the believers that follow you are. We know who we are and why we are who we are because of Christ. Ultimately that means it equips us to love others, all others better. I know in this day in age it’s a risk especially when your channel is your livelihood. Thank you sister ❤️🙏🏽

[@kathykarstaedt6501]

Yay! I do so look forward to your devotionals! So inspiring and motivational! Thank you and God bless you and your family.

[@hopewolfe1792]

You are such a beautiful soul, to God be the glory! I totally understand in Jesus mighty name 🙏🏽♥️

[@bethanyfields4706]

What a timely Word, Lord. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for using Jess to share this with us.♥️

[@alloftheaboveeunicesmith9625]

You show His essence in every video. That's why I stay subscribed.

[@JonesteadFarm]

I've been yearning for another devotional from you! This posted on a day that I'm wrestling with an issue that's trying to keep me from 'listening at his feet'. A timely teaching to help in my struggle. Thank you.

[@lindarinner2972]

Oh Jess, thank you. Thank you for opening my eyes to the fact that I had changed my desire of wanting to have a personal relationship with Jehovah and Jesus into a job that required study and passing tests to show I have knowledge. I treated time away from study as a recess in school, to get away and have some off time. Thank you for reminding me how much I appreciate that they are with me no matter what I'm doing and that I can talk with them all the time about anything. Jehovah knew some of us needed this message and that you were the right person to deliver it. Thanks again, I received peace and comfort from your message today.

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Thank you Jess for this beautiful devotional. I really needed this today ❤️

[@teresahodson8765]

I needed this...thank you! Your words are so comforting to me...

[@caroljohnson2102]

What a delight to find another sister in Christ! What you shared is so much of what God has brought me to. Realizing that when I am offended is an alarm to show me that I’m not following what true love is as described in 1 Cor. 13 is going to be such a good tool for me! I’m taking care of my sweet 94 year old Momma and I struggle with a few past memories and offenses at times. Right now I’m flat on my back with muscle spasms in my shoulder having to let my husband take care of me. The Holy Spirit is showing me what my Momma is feeling, being a burden, effusive thanks, and her pain, which is lack of memory. You spoke into my life today.

[@watchingandwaitingandrabbi8489]

Thank you dear sister Jess for this devotional. It is an answer to my prayers and what I needed so badly. God bless you and your family. Hugz from Glynis in Langley BC, Canada

[@ladonnawoodley5279]

"Well done my good and faithful servant" comes to mind. Like you, I was raised hearing "personal relationship with God." And, I thought I had one, but also like you, as I matured in Christ, I realized that I had it all wrong. It never was about following a checklist or do this but don't do that...that's legalism. We live by grace! Thank you Jesus!

[@joyceobeys6818]

He never said the law was done away with though. But it should be through a circumcised heart that we hear the words of Moses and obey. Messiah never taught against them. He said they erred in the SCRIPTURE not knowing the SCRIPTURE. The SCRIPTURE that He was speaking of was the TaNaK. The NT would not be written for decades later. The NT all from the OT. He will not accept lukewarm lawless and the NT says so. Here’s an example of what we do not understand and what satan has made backwards in what we believe because he wants us to be lawless and lukewarm. He is a deceiver and uses the truth and make it a wrong understanding to deceive people. You are going down the road and you go through a red light and an officer pulls you over and gives you a citation. Now you are under the law and the law is against you for disobeying the law. So only One can pay this debt, so He says I am paying your debt but I will only do it this once, I’m paying it with my very life, my very blood to cover the nakedness/ shame of the sin. This is my grace that I allow you to be free from the law, so He says Go and Sin No More! Do not trample the blood! So now you are free from the law, your penalty and debt is paid! Do you now go disobey His Holy Law or obey it? He will not allow lukewarm or lawlessness in His house. He wants passion for the Holy Word. Abraham OBEYED and it was counted as righteousness. He believed and trusted YHWH. Even the demons believe and tremble. We have circumcised hearts to obey. If we do anything through coercion of man, then it’s not through conviction of a circumcised ( cut the meat/ in covenant) heart. His Holy Days of Lev 23 IS His plan of salvation and marriage covenant to His bride. They are important to know. The armor is not Roman soldier garb, it is the priests garments and there’s a reason for wearing them. The leaders are supposed to be teaching the Word, Messiah is the living Word/ the TaNaK. The disciples obeyed the TaNaK. They even showed up for the Holy Days and Paul did nazarite vows which offerings include animal sacrifice. Acts 21 and Acts 18. Zachariah 14 shows animal sacrifice will continue in the 1000 year reign. 3 times all nations must show up for the Holy Days or they will get NO rain on their crops. None. Zacchaeus paid back anyone he had caused to be undone 4 fold. It’s the law of paying back double. It is going the extra mile with them. It’s giving the extra garment which is their bedding to keep them warm at night. He never changed. Read 1 Corinthians 10 slowly, We were taught a mixed gospel and He abhors mixing. He wants a pure clean bride, no whoring or mixing at all. It must be from a circumcised heart though. You’ll notice that they told the new converts in I think Acts 15 :20-21 to do the laws, stop drinking the blood and stop fornicating, AND THEN they will hear Moses being preached in the synagogues. This is because anything that we do to obey the laws, it must come from a thoroughly circumcised heart through conviction and not coercion by man. They cannot just simply become members. And they don’t come as they are. There must be a repentance from the sins we are doing. If the fruit of the repentance is not there and we obey do not obey from a deep conviction, then we are lawless and lukewarm and we will he spewed from His mouth. Do not be fooled. There is obedience. Everyone has rules for their home. Read 1 John 2 and James(Jacob) Deuteronomy 6 and know the Holy days and what they mean as He is Vick g them to is to understand His Covenant. Bring cleansed alters for the sacrifice, He does not want filthy alters. We were supposed to leave our gift at the alter and go physically make amends for our sin to anyone we had caused to be undone in any way shape or form. Sometimes we cannot do this. Like Paul killed true believers and it was always a burden on his heart though he knew he had been forgiven. And Paul never feared death and rejoiced in persecutions. This is how we are also to be. Stop sinning and we will look forward to the birthing of death into Messiahs arms. Much Shalom(completeness, perfectness and wholeness) who’s circumcised minds and hearts are continuously on Him.

[@lindaburkhart1046]

Thank you Jess.❤ I remember feeling exactly the same way with that bible passage, I struggled with it. Raising kids isn't for the faint of heart and we pour out so much at that point in life. I have understood in my heart for a while that there are things I do that are just me loving other people. Right now my job is cleaning a college church, I am a janitor. But I don't clean toilets because I love to that, but I do it because I love our students. Believe me visiting with these kids makes it all worthwhile. The Lord has blessed me with our homestead and is a wonderful place of peace and joy. Thank you for putting into words what has been on my heart.

[@julieostopchuk634]

Jess, thank you for sharing your heart in this way today.Your words really touched me.

[@rayyoung7780]

Thank you sister in Christ. Well said. The longer I live the more meaningful is the promise that God is with me. Not that I have earned it but that by his grace He has given me himself. Zephaniah 3:17 begins with, “The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save.” At age 77 I am treasuring that more every day. Bless you sister

[@kvintaquilts]

I will keep the “you feeling offensed is a white flag” in my heart. Because a outward reaction of hathred, distrust and harsh arguments will set off the mine that the flag marks. I am occasionally guilty of thatI must admit… Instead observing and thinking and pointing the finger inwards, finding my blind spot, calmness and compassion is what I will try going forward. This is also in line with the latest video from the Menonite Mom. I am not a follower of Christ, like Jess or Jeanine, but I deeply value their insight. Thank you Jess for this devotional. I always enjoy them for the lessons and insights they provide!!

[@diannemiller4754]

Jess this was so me raising my four children. I didn't become serious about serving Christ until I was in my mid 30's. It was like coming home when I finally tossed everything at His feet. He has been my all, especially when eight months later my husband left me to finish raising my four children. My job now 30 years later is to seek Christ 1st, then seeking Him on behalf of my children and grandchildren. 2nd is family and friends. I have seen so much of Christ moving in lives. Praise His name. Thank you so much Jess for taking time to speak to us personally.

[@jcapre003]

Thank you for your message today Jess. It's a great reminder for those who are in the season of constantly feeling condemnation.

[@darlenedierberger9736]

Thank you for this gift from God. He has given you wisdom in the teaching of Him. I truly am blessed by the devotions you share. God bless you in your walk. 😘❤️

[@julie-annepineau4022]

Thank you! This spoke at a time that I needed to hear it. I have been so busy planning the next step I haven't been allowing the divine to guide my life again. I need to acknowledge that presence again so I can let it guide me. I am grateful to you for your words, your understanding of belief and relationship, and your timing. And I am grateful to the divine for bringing to see this video when I was open to hearing the message it had.

[@candacecrutcher6566]

Love this video. Thank you! I needed this. I just love your energy. I love your truth and the way you see the world. I love that you share your faith. I can relate so much and I just enjoy and appreciate your videos so much! Looking forward to seeing all the new things and growth and just growing along with you guys! Thank you! ❤️

[@sandracurley7537]

Well it's too bad you're not going to get that chance I have to do God's work myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself myself

[@zemachambers490]

Good word! Thanks for the clarity and passion. To know Jesus intimately are depths that know no end. Pressing in…..

[@thomasthibedeau8900]

You need to do more of these devotionals. Excellant presentation Jess. By the way I also love your garden tips.

[@SeeLionsInTX]

Oh! I love your devotionals. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️🙏🏻🥰

[@bipslone8880]

love does not take offense, love is not jealous.... so why is God a Jealous God and takes offense often? Why does he demand that his followers fear him? Is this really a loving God?

[@deborahandrews9728]

@@bipslone8880 Hello, when we read the translation of the Bible we have to consider the fact that it was translated from Hebrew and Greek, which has such a rich background in their meaning. I believe the word fear when it was translated really meant to reverence or respect. Like the word repent simply means to change ones mind. There are a couple of books that were put together to help us more fully understand the true, richer meaning of words that, at the time of translating, didn’t really have a very good English counterpart. The Strongs Concordance is one of them and is free online. I hope this helps you a little bit in understanding the Bible and why it was written/translated the way it was by the King James scholars. I am no expert, but I remember having that exact same concern you voiced. Have an awesome day!

[@bipslone8880]

@@deborahandrews9728 1 Timothy 2:11 "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." Are you trying to play around with Gods words?

[@deborahandrews9728]

@@bipslone8880 no, again you have to look at the circumstances at the time these books were written. I am actually named after a woman who was appointed by God to be a judge over Israel. My best advice for you is to do your own research. Don’t let others do it for you.

[@bipslone8880]

@@deborahandrews9728 You: "he circumstances at the time these books were written." Gods word is timeless, same today as it was then.The scripture is very clear. NO woman was ever appointed to be a judge over a man. SINNER

[@Warriorofthe]

Your devotionals are such a blessing to me! Thank you! God's timing is perfect!

[@donnacarier264]

Good word! Prayers are like a flower that has gone to seed. Those seeds are planted and are meant to multiply. Every seed or prayer- prayed, are pleasing to God as a sweet aroma. His word will not come back to Him void. The harvest is so great! Yes yes yes!!! Its been a great Sunday at church and come homing to this word. Thank you!

[@beneitaflemmer6030]

God bless you sweetheart for sharing! And many blessings as well to your beautiful family! I thank you wholeheartedly for your servant heart and for being a sister in Christ to me! GROW FORTH! 🙏🏻✝️🤗

[@thenodiggardener]

It's a long time since you've done one of these. It was nice listening to your passion.

[@diannajones1993]

Amen❣️I have learned that I am not my workmanship to make me like Jesus. I am HIS workmanship and I have to cease from my own work and enter into HIS rest. I just need to be “with” HIM. Every day is a gift and I don’t have to come with my own plan; I just need to be “with” HIM. I need to practice HIS presence. And in enjoy walking with HIM in every thing I do. Especially in my garden enjoying HIS amazing creation.

[@Mamasmovietime]

God bless you Jess. This video was a confirmation of what my heart ( soul, Spirit) has been saying to me over the past few weeks of Covid. My God is Absolutely Good, Loving and ever present. Thank you for your devotional ❣️

[@madalynmiller4661]

I’m not religious in anyway due to abuse in the church. However I found this devotional relaxing, comforting, and thought provoking. Thank you, Jess.

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

Girl, I’ve been struggling with finishing my video on Psalm 80 and my phone (the only editing device I have) isn’t cooperating. Then this popped up and is exactly what I needed. Bless you

[@peakninsdoinglife]

Thank you for this devotional. It touched my heart.

[@s.cbelle1844]

God truly works in mysterious ways! I was reading/ studying the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver this very morning. Thank you for this devotional and reminding me I truly need to have intimate time with my Lord and truly listen to Him. ❤

[@ElectraLeslie]

Spot on Jess. He has Blessed you with his truth. Thank you for sharing His truth with others.

[@valeriehiebert1295]

Thank you so much for sharing 🌻 It spoke to my heart ♥️

[@rachelnal9603]

I LOVEEEEEE your channel! You are amazing! I started this video and got instant chills. Don't let ANY nay-sayers detour you from what you feel lead to do weather that is in garden videos, tutorials or devotionals whatever you feel lead to do. I love ALLL your content and feel so blessed to have found your channel 😭❤🥰 God bless you sister!

[@Britt1586]

Oh I always look forward to these, Jess! I hope you never stop doing them. They always speak to me on exactly what it is I am currently struggling with. I often struggle with figuring out how to have a relationship *with* Jesus, because I can't see Him or hear Him, and I've always felt guilty about that or wondered if something was wrong with me. But after hearing your message and seeing that I am not alone in that, I have encouragement now. I have also struggled with getting frustrated with my son when I am trying to have my Bible study time and he interrupts me, but now I will remind myself to just be with him in those moments when he needs me while I am reading/journaling/etc and know that it is *okay* to be interrupted...that it isn't "messing anything up". I am currently in a season of wondering where to go and what to do as I am going through a divorce from my husband of 12 years, and on a journey to find myself again as I lost myself in my identity as a mother and a wife, but I will hold onto His promises and His perfect timing and trust that what is next is better than I could imagine. My husband is the one who wanted the divorce, and it's really hard to accept it and give up on a marriage when you know that you made a promise to God when you said your vows and I am so struggling with that. Thank you again, Jess, for doing these.

[@kimscrafttime9184]

Thank you Jess for following Gods direction and being obedient when He asks you to offer us devotionals. You have a real clear and understandable way of explaining the Word that breaks it down so clearly. Such a great message.

[@deborahc3459]

This “message” truly resonates with me! I saw the title and for a minute I thought I would pass on this video. I’m an avid follower, I enjoy your spirit, joy and devotion to relationship, animals and nature and to practice love step by step, day by day! True intention is everything, no matter how you get there. Thank you.