” And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit who leads into all truth.” John 14: 16 & 17 “Our qualification comes from God. He enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 & 6 ButContinue reading “OUR ADVOCATE THE HOLY SPIRIT”
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ORDAINED BY GOD
“For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.” Romans 13:1 While the church itself has special services to ordain men as pastors and deacons to offices in the church, it should also be recognized that each believer in Christ Jesus is ordained by God himselfContinue reading “ORDAINED BY GOD”
THE GREAT AMEN!
” And through Christ, our ‘AMEN” (which means yes) ascends to God for his glory.” 2 Corinthians 1:20 ” for it is by your own faith that you stand firm.” 2 Corinthians 1: 24 We all have gone to our God in heaven in prayer. Have you ever wondered just what we are saying whenContinue reading “THE GREAT AMEN!”
GOD’S COMFORT FOR OUR COMFORT!
“God is a merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all of our troubles so that we can comfort others.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4 Our God in heaven is the source of all comfort. When we become discouraged, disappointed, or we are grieving or dealing with a painful situationContinue reading “GOD’S COMFORT FOR OUR COMFORT!”
MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!
” Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 If we take our time to step back and look at all of the things good in our lives, I believe that we will be tremendously surprised. WeContinue reading “MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!”
OUR FOCAL POINT
“But don’t be concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking eternal life that the Son of Man can give you.” John 6:27 We are not to be concerned about surviving in this world. Instead, we are to keep a straight view of our focal point in Jesus Christ. We are to trustContinue reading “OUR FOCAL POINT”
WE MUST BE REMINDED!
” We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:1 ” And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 We often times forget who we are. We forget that we are human beings and that human beingsContinue reading “WE MUST BE REMINDED!”
BELIEVERS NEVER DIE!
“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never die.” John 11: 25 & 26 “The body without the spirit is dead. ” James 2:26 “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was;Continue reading “BELIEVERS NEVER DIE!”
HE IS KNOCKING! OPEN THE DOOR!
” God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.” 1 Corinthians 12:6 ” The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy.” John 10:10 The Lord our God in heaven is knocking at your door. It is important that you answer his knock andContinue reading “HE IS KNOCKING! OPEN THE DOOR!”
OUR RESCUE
” For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.” Psalm 91:3 Our lives are full of problems. Some are created by us and others are created by attacks from the devil. We face sickness and disease on a daily basis, whether we are dealing directly with sickness or whetherContinue reading “OUR RESCUE”
STRENGTHEN THOSE AROUND YOU!
” The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name.” John 10:25 In John 10:25 Jesus was talking to those unbelievers around him. When Jesus was sent to earth by God the Father he was just not instantly accepted as the savior of the world. As we read through the scriptures, we findContinue reading “STRENGTHEN THOSE AROUND YOU!”
OUR LORD IS EVERYTHING AND CAN DO ANYTHING!
“The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ ” Psalm 91:14 As a born-again believer the Lord my God in heaven is everything to me. I focus on him from the time I get up to the time I shut my eyes atContinue reading “OUR LORD IS EVERYTHING AND CAN DO ANYTHING!”
ONE FAITH MOMENT AT A TIME!
” Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 ” So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing from the word of God.” Romans 10:17 “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is andContinue reading “ONE FAITH MOMENT AT A TIME!”
WHY ME LORD?
Why was this man born blind? Was it because of his sins or his parent’s sins? IT WAS NOT BECAUSE OF HIS SINS OR HIS PARENT’S SINS, Jesus answered. THIS HAPPENED SO THAT THE POWER OF GOD COULD BE SEEN IN HIM.” John 9: 2-3 Have you ever asked the question, why me Lord? HaveContinue reading “WHY ME LORD?”
HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THIS WORLD!
“Cast all of your care upon Jesus as he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Our God in heaven created this world into its total existence. He created the trees, flowers, and the animals that crawl, fly and run. He created the oceans and the mountains, and He created you and me. He created allContinue reading “HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THIS WORLD!”
THE HEAVELNLY TREASURE HUNT!
“I do nothing on my own but say only what the Father taught me. And the one who sent me is with me- he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases him.” John 8:28 & 29 We are all on a treasure hunt. Some of us have already found our treasure andContinue reading “THE HEAVELNLY TREASURE HUNT!”
CHOOSING YOUR CUP!
“You cannot drink from the cup of the Lord and from the cup of demons too.” 1 Corinthians 10:21 ” So when you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 Unfortunately, the best place to observe those who try to drink from the cupContinue reading “CHOOSING YOUR CUP!”
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH HIM BUT WHAT CAN HE DO THROUGH ME?
” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 I have read, memorized and quoted Philippians 4: 13 on many occasions. However, I have never asked the question as to “what do I allow him to do through me? ” Our God uses his children in the world to help peopleContinue reading “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH HIM BUT WHAT CAN HE DO THROUGH ME?”
THE FAITH FORT
” Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives my sins and heals my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagles!”Continue reading “THE FAITH FORT”
MY GO TO GOD!
” This I declare about the Lord; He is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God and I trust Him.” Psalm 91:2 Trust is everything in our relationship with the Lord. When we put our trust in things, we are never challenged to tell others of our beliefs. If we trust inContinue reading “MY GO TO GOD!”
THE SHADOW THAT PROTECTS US!
” Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 Living on this earth gives us opportunity to pick and choose where we live. These choices are many times determined by money or where we were born. We often choose places that areContinue reading “THE SHADOW THAT PROTECTS US!”
IT IS BY YOUR FAITH!
“Because of your faith it will happen.” Matthew 9:29 When we live our lives with the Lord our God in heaven, we always run across questions that we cannot answer. We know down deep within us that what has happened, whether good or bad, has happened for a reason. We know that our God isContinue reading “IT IS BY YOUR FAITH!”
LIVE IN PEACE!
” For God has called you to live in peace.” 1 Corinthians 7:15 ” God paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world.” 1 Corinthians 7:23 Each of us as followers of Jesus have been called by the Lord. He has called our name to help bring others to Him.Continue reading “LIVE IN PEACE!”
FOR THE TIME IS NOW!
“For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” 1 Corinthians 4:20 Time is running out. Trying to convince the world that we are Christians is so much more than talk alone. It is hard work. It takes time to retrain ourselves to believe the thingsContinue reading “FOR THE TIME IS NOW!”
WE ARE OF GREAT VALUE!
“Don’t you realize that your bodies are actually parts of Christ?” 1 Corinthians 6:15 “You do not belong to yourself for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 It is hard to break old habits. I know that as I was raised up, IContinue reading “WE ARE OF GREAT VALUE!”
GODLINESS MAKES A GREAT NATION!
“Godliness makes a great nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverbs 14:34 Just what is “godliness”? According to the definition given on Dictionary.com, the term godliness used in biblical terms is “the quality or practice of conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devoutness and moral uprightness.” It comes down toContinue reading “GODLINESS MAKES A GREAT NATION!”
BORN AGAIN!
” I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth the Spiritual life.” John 3: 5&6 In the above scripture, Jesus is explaining to Nicodemus that in order to be able to enterContinue reading “BORN AGAIN!”
PLUG INTO THE CORRECT SOURCE
” Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” Romans 8:5 When you plug your phone in for charging you are careful to plug into a healthy source of electricity in order to get aContinue reading “PLUG INTO THE CORRECT SOURCE”
STANDING TALL AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD!
“Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 When we develop a deep relationship with our God in heaven, weContinue reading “STANDING TALL AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD!”
PERFECTING OUR HOLINESS
” Let us purify ourselves from anything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 As Christians we are to spend our days perfecting our holiness for our God in heaven. We are to stay away from the very things that poison or pollute our body, minds andContinue reading “PERFECTING OUR HOLINESS”
