“So, humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come close to God and God will come close to you.” James 4:7-8 We are to humble ourselves before our God in heaven. We are to go before him and admit our failures. We are to admit that we are sinnersContinue reading “RESIST AND STAND FIRM IN YOUR FAITH!”
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BE SINCERE IN PRAYER
” AND EVEN WHEN YOU ASK, YOU DON’T GET IT BECAUSE YOUR MOTIVES ARE ALL WRONG- YOU WANT ONLY WHAT WILL GIVE YOU PLEASURE.” JAMES 4:3 Have you ever taken time to step back in your prayer life and truly examine your motives for each prayer. Have you ever measured the time you spend askingContinue reading “BE SINCERE IN PRAYER”
THE TIME OF TESTING & TEMPTATION
“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.” James 1:12 When Jesus began his ministry, he was taken by the devil to the highest point and tempted. It all sounded good, but Jesus knew his mission. He knew who he loved, and he knew without a doubt who he served. He knew exactly whatContinue reading “THE TIME OF TESTING & TEMPTATION”
OUR DEVOURING FIRE!
“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him in holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 The meaning of a devouring fire means just what it says. It is a fire that utterly consumes or destroys. We areContinue reading “OUR DEVOURING FIRE!”
OUR LIVES ARE TESTIMONIES
“Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.” James 1:22 “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions.” James 2:14 ” Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” JamesContinue reading “OUR LIVES ARE TESTIMONIES”
FAITH FOCUS!
“BUT WHEN YOU ASK HIM, BE SURE THAT YOUR FAITH IS IN GOD ALONE. DO NOT WAVER, FOR A PERSON WITH DIVIDED LOYALTY IS AS UNSETTLED AS A WAVE OF THE SEA THAT IS BLOWN AND TOSSED IN THE WIND.” JAMES 1:6 There has never been a time where we need our God more thanContinue reading “FAITH FOCUS!”
BUILDING OUR ENDURANCE
“FOR YOU KNOW THAT WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED, YOUR ENDURANCE HAS A CHANCE TO GROW.” JAMES 1:3 The term “endurance” is defined as the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.” Jesus and all of those who followed him had their faith tested. They were persecutedContinue reading “BUILDING OUR ENDURANCE”
FOLLOW JESUS AND NOT THE WORLD!
” JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. SO DO NOT BE ATTRACTED BY STRANGE, NEW IDEAS.” HEBREWS 13:8-9 Jesus and his words have never changed. They have been the same since the beginning. The way he lived while upon this earth also has never changed. His love for us is as strongContinue reading “FOLLOW JESUS AND NOT THE WORLD!”
SEEING THEIR FAITH
“Seeing their faith Jesus said to the man, ‘ MY CHILD, YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.’ ” Mark 2:5 It is so important that we show our faith before others. We may say that we believe in God’s healing power and his strength but how do we live our lives? Do we live in faith orContinue reading “SEEING THEIR FAITH”
THE FAITH WE BUILD UPON
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 ” And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6 Our faith is the one element that is vital and necessary for a true relationship with Christ. We cannot believeContinue reading “THE FAITH WE BUILD UPON”
HOLD ON TIGHTLY!
“Let us hold on tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to doContinue reading “HOLD ON TIGHTLY!”
CONSTRUCTING OUR FAITH
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 Most of us are very familiar with the 23rd Psalm. We hear it a lot at funerals. It gives us comfort in our time of sorrow and sadness. However, this Psalm is not justContinue reading “CONSTRUCTING OUR FAITH”
WORDS VS DEEDS
” THEY PRAISE ME TO MY FACE BUT CURSE ME IN THEIR HEARTS.” PSALM 62:4 Words are so easy to come by. They are very easy to say. It is important that we understand that the world today is focused upon itself, and those who are of the world are focused upon themselves. People willContinue reading “WORDS VS DEEDS”
BE GENTLE
“Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change these people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.” 2 Timothy 2:25 Jesus was gentle. He was loving and caring in all that did, yet he was firm with the truth. We are to pattern ourselves, our words, and our actions after our Savior.Continue reading “BE GENTLE”
IT IS TIME TO RETURN
“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first. Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.” Revelation 2:4 The time has come for each of us to take a step back and analyze our relationship with Christ. It is timeContinue reading “IT IS TIME TO RETURN”
OUR SHIELD IS ALIVE AND WELL!
” Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.” Proverbs 30:5-6 Our protection that is given to us in this world is not a fairy tale. It isContinue reading “OUR SHIELD IS ALIVE AND WELL!”
BE PATIENT!
” Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper it only leads to harm. Psalm 37: 7&8 It is so easy in the worldContinue reading “BE PATIENT!”
OUR ANCHOR!
” Therefore, we who fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. Hebrews 6:18 & 19 The definition of an anchor is that of “a heavy object attached to a rope or chainContinue reading “OUR ANCHOR!”
KEEP WATCH AND PRAY!
“Keep watch and pray so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing but the body is weak! Matthew 26:41 Since the time of Adam and Eve there has been evil in this world. However, in the world today, we see things happening that have never taken place before. TheContinue reading “KEEP WATCH AND PRAY!”
IT IS ALL UNDER CONTROL!
“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.” Hebrews 2:18 ” So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This Hight Priest of ours understandsContinue reading “IT IS ALL UNDER CONTROL!”
THE KING IS COMING!
” For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity- the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.” 1 Timothy 2: 5-6 There are constant troubles and turmoil in the world we live in. There is a great war that has been taking placeContinue reading “THE KING IS COMING!”
FAITHFUL TO THE VERY END!
” For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.” Hebrews 3:14 As I reflect back to when I was first saved, I remember that there was nothing that could stand in my way when it cameContinue reading “FAITHFUL TO THE VERY END!”
THE GOD OF THE LIVING AND NOT THE DEAD
“So, he is the God of the living and not the dead.” Matthew 22:32 ” Such people claim to know God, but they deny him by the way they live.” Titus 1:16 Our Lord Jesus lives. Our God in heaven is the God of the living and not the dead. He is the God ofContinue reading “THE GOD OF THE LIVING AND NOT THE DEAD”
OUR HOLY ANGELS
” Therefore, angels are only servants- spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.” Hebrews 1:14 There should never be a time that we feel alone or unforgotten. Our God in heaven has so many ways of showing us his love and understanding. When we are in dark places in our lives, weContinue reading “OUR HOLY ANGELS”
CALLED BY G0D, TRAINED BY GOD AND ORDAINED BY GOD
“Unseal my lips O Lord, that my mouth may praise you.” Psalm 51:15 Each of us is a part of God’s plan. We have been called by God, trained by God and ordained by God. He provides for our needs in order to spread his word to others. He opens doors and gives us theContinue reading “CALLED BY G0D, TRAINED BY GOD AND ORDAINED BY GOD”
LIVE BY THE SCRIPTURES
” All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every goodContinue reading “LIVE BY THE SCRIPTURES”
WORK HARD
“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval.” 2 Timothy 2:15 As Christians we are not to be idle in the way we live our lives. We are not to be careless with the way we live, talk or think. We are to consistently be filling ourselves with the trueContinue reading “WORK HARD”
SURVIVAL IN THE EVIL WORLD
” We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ will be revealed.” Titus 2:12-13 Our Lord is very clear in explaining how we are to live and survive in thisContinue reading “SURVIVAL IN THE EVIL WORLD”
MORNING, NOON OR NIGHT!
” But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me morning, noon or night. I call out in my distress and the Lord hears my voice.” Psalm 54: 16-17 Talking with our Lord is not reserved for a special time of the day or a special day of the week. He isContinue reading “MORNING, NOON OR NIGHT!”
FOCUS ON THE TRUTH
” But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord.” 2 Timothy 4:5 If our faith is strong and our focus is on Jesus, then we will have no fear in our work for the Lord. When our focus is on the end result (Jesus) thenContinue reading “FOCUS ON THE TRUTH”
