JK Woodall Ministries Blog

  Listening to the Word of Life: Unfolding God's Thoughts in Christ Dear Beloved, Greetings in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May the peace that surpasses all understanding fill your hearts and minds as we explore together the profound concept of the "Word of life." In this letter, I wish to delve into the depths of this term and share its implications for our faith journey. As we open the Gospel of John, we encounter the awe-inspiring declaration: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1, NIV). Contained within these words is a revelation that transcends human comprehension. The Word is more than communication; it is the living expression of God's divine nature. Consider our own human experiences. Often, our thoughts remain veiled within our minds until we find the words to convey them. Similarly, the profound thoughts, intentions, and nature of God remained enshrouded until the app

04SEP2023 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, Grace and peace be with you all. Today, I write to you as we gather in the spirit of unity and faith to delve into the profound and sacred meaning of "Hallelujah" - a word that has echoed through the ages as an expression of our heartfelt praise to the Almighty. As we explore this word, let us gain a deeper understanding of why believers continually lift their voices in praise to the Name of God. **Hallelujah**, a word rooted in the very heart of our faith, can be found throughout the pages of the Holy Scriptures. It is a Hebrew expression that essentially means **"Praise the Lord!"** It is a command, an imperative to exalt and magnify our Creator. In our praise, we are invited to: 1. **Praise God for His Greatness:** In Psalm 150, we are called to praise God in His sanctuary, in the heavens, for His acts of power and surpassing greatness. (Psalm 150:1-2) 2. **Praise God with Instruments and Voices:** We are encou

 

Signifying the End of One Chapter and the Dawn of a New Era in Christ Dear Believers in Christ Jesus, Grace and peace be unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather together in the ninth month of 2023, I am reminded of the biblical significance of the number nine - a number that often symbolizes the completion of a significant event and the beginning of a new phase in our story. Just as the consecration of the tabernacle reached its culmination on the ninth day, and Jesus cried out on the ninth hour of His crucifixion, we find ourselves in a season that signifies the end of one chapter and the dawn of a new one. In the story of the tabernacle, the eighth day was a day of preparation and consecration, and then, on the ninth day, the tabernacle was fully operational, and the glory of God appeared. It was a moment of fulfillment and the manifestation of God's divine plan. Similarly, when Jesus cried out on the ninth hour, it marked the completion of His ear