” His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4 As we read and meditate upon Psalm 91, we soon see that it is a Psalm of protection. It offers the assurances of God’s protection to those of us who trust in him and seek refuge in him. It is a lesson that not only encourages usContinue reading “OUR SHIELD AND PROTECTION”
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THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THE CROSS OF CHRIST!
“People do not live by bread alone, rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3 “And we know that He causes everything to work together for the good of those who have God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 When your world comesContinue reading “THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THE CROSS OF CHRIST!”
SHARING WITH JESUS!
“But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.” Romans 8:17 Have your ever met someone who has lived a perfect life? Have you ever seen someone who has gone through life without a problem, a worry or a struggle? You would think that that those who follow Jesus would be able toContinue reading “SHARING WITH JESUS!”
HE IS THE REASON!
” And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries for tomorrow- not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below –Continue reading “HE IS THE REASON!”
OUR DUTY
“In the same way, when you obey me, you should say, ‘ we are not worthy servants we have simply done our duty.” Luke 17:10 Everyone who is put upon this earth must eventually make a choice. We make that choice between good and evil. It is between accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior orContinue reading “OUR DUTY”
BIND YOUR FAMILY IN THE LOVING ARMS OF JESUS!
“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:15 Our God in heaven is faithful in all he says and does. He never back tracks and never fails us. He clearly tells us that ifContinue reading “BIND YOUR FAMILY IN THE LOVING ARMS OF JESUS!”
THE HEAVY WEIGHT
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18 The world that we live in is full of all kinds of obstacles that try to take us down daily. There is worry, doubt, fear, anger, pain, and sorrow, to name just a few. It is my guess that each ofContinue reading “THE HEAVY WEIGHT”
God’s Temple
” Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 We have been bought with a price. It was a very steep price atContinue reading “God’s Temple”
JESUS, THE LAMB OF GOD!
“So, you should consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:11 “So, use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.” Romans 6:13 Jesus is the Lamb of God. He is the Son of God and was chosenContinue reading “JESUS, THE LAMB OF GOD!”
FAITH BRINGS JOY
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us to develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us theContinue reading “FAITH BRINGS JOY”
OBEYING JESUS
” When Jesus came by, he looked up and called him by name. ‘ Zacchaeus!’ he said, ‘ Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.’ “ Luke 19:5 Zacchaeus was a Chief Tax Collector in Jericho who had heard of Jesus. When the Lord had entered the town of Jericho, Zacchaeus tried toContinue reading “OBEYING JESUS”
TRAIN UP AND PRACTICE YOUR FAITH!
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 For all the years from the time we areContinue reading “TRAIN UP AND PRACTICE YOUR FAITH!”
WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?
“Then Jesus said, ‘ What is the kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree and the birds’ nest in it’. “ Luke 13: 18-19 The Kingdom of God is the spiritual realm over which God reignsContinue reading “WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?”
IT IS BY FAITH!
” It is by faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 To be righteous in the sight of our God, we are to be in right standing with him. We are to show the qualities of obeying and believing in him. When we believe and begin to lead a righteous life our character or nature changesContinue reading “IT IS BY FAITH!”
WEAR HIS NAME TAG!
“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘ If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’ “ Matthew 16:24 What does it mean to deny ourselves? While we have been given the desires of our heart, we are to deny our own way of achieving them and trust theContinue reading “WEAR HIS NAME TAG!”
SEEING GOD’S HANDIWORKS!
” For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and the sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities- his eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:20. It is virtually impossible for us not to see the greatness of our God. AllContinue reading “SEEING GOD’S HANDIWORKS!”
THE HARDENED HEART
” Go and say to this people: when you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do you will not comprehend. For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes- so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, andContinue reading “THE HARDENED HEART”
TRAINED IN THE WORLD REQUIRES TRAINING IN THE SPIRIT!
” Listen O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you areContinue reading “TRAINED IN THE WORLD REQUIRES TRAINING IN THE SPIRIT!”
TRUST AND RESCUE
” The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ “ Psalm 91:14 Psalm 91 is full of God’s promises. One portion of this Psalm has stood out to me often. There are two words that are so meaningful and important for living in Jesus. The word “rescue”Continue reading “TRUST AND RESCUE”
CLEANING THE INSIDE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE
“You Pharisees are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish but inside you are filthy- full of greed and wickedness.” Luke 11:39 Each morning as we prepare for our day we brush our teeth, take a shower, comb our hair and do all of the other things that will makeContinue reading “CLEANING THE INSIDE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE”
GIVE IT ALL!
“And if you don’t carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:27 We are all tested in this life. As Christians we all have our own crosses to carry and heavy loads to bear. We were never promised that our lives would be free of doubt, worry and fear. We were never promisedContinue reading “GIVE IT ALL!”
OUR SHEPHERD IS WITH US
“The Lord is close to the broken hearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 24:18 Who would we define as the broken hearted, and those whose spirits are crushed? The righteous of this world, suffering because of the wrongs of the world around them can be defined as such. We can also include those who areContinue reading “OUR SHEPHERD IS WITH US”
THE DOOR IS NARROW
” Work hard to enter the narrow door to Gods Kingdom, for many will try but will fail. When the master of the house has locked the door, it will be too late”. Luke 13: 25 &25 There are many ways that people think they can get into heaven. Some believe that if they perform good works hereContinue reading “THE DOOR IS NARROW”
EVERY DETAIL OF OUR LIFE
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” ” Though they stumble they will never fall for the Lord holds them by the hand.” PSALM 36:23-24 A person who is godly is a person who displays the characteristics of God. They conform to his will and obey his commands forContinue reading “EVERY DETAIL OF OUR LIFE”
YOUR WORDS ARE LIFEGIVING!
” The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain.” Proverbs 10:11 Have you ever heard a great preacher who provides the true word of God to his congregation? God’s word, presented in the way our God intended, is powerful and affective. It has a special way of drawing you in. When you hear hisContinue reading “YOUR WORDS ARE LIFEGIVING!”
JESUS LOVES!
“Perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18 With Jesus, there is no fear. Fear runs away as fast as it can when we allow Jesus to be with us. Our faith allows us a free and unstressful life. With faith in Jesus, we can set back and go along for the ride. Our LordContinue reading “JESUS LOVES!”
GOD’S PROMISES OF PROTECTION AND SUCCESS!
“HIS FAITHFUL PROMISES ARE YOUR ARMOR AND PROTECTION.” PSALM 91:4 “SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE, AND HE WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED.” LUKE 12:31 Our world is a jungle that is full of obstacles. Everything that we do is cluttered with something standing in the way. God has promised us that he is with usContinue reading “GOD’S PROMISES OF PROTECTION AND SUCCESS!”
BUILDING YOUR WEALTH
“YES, A PERSON IS A FOOL TO STORE EARTHLY WEALTH BUT NOT TO HAVE A RICH RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.” LUKE 12:21 In my life I know that I always had a goal of building up enough valuable possessions or money that I could provide well for my family. Sometimes I even found myself focusing totally on howContinue reading “BUILDING YOUR WEALTH”
PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD!
JESUS SAID, ” BUT EVEN MORE BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD AND PUT IT INTO PRACTICE.” LUKE 11:28 Hearing God’s word and listening to God’s word are two very different things. We can go to church and hear the words that are being spoken but are we actually listening? Are we attentive to theContinue reading “PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD!”
REPENT AND HAVE FAITH!
“I have one message to Jews and Greeks alike- the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and having faith in our Lord Jesus.” Acts: 20:21 The world we live in today has become unrecognizable. Evil has turned into good and good has turned into evil. People are being heralded for lying, cheating and goingContinue reading “REPENT AND HAVE FAITH!”
