” 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!”
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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”
NEVER FEAR!
” Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 ” For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 We are not to fear. We are to be strong and move forward with persistence andContinue reading “NEVER FEAR!”
GOD IS NEVER LATE BUT ALWAYS ON TIME. I AM COMING SOON!
“For at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all Kings and Lord of all lords.” 1 Timothy 6:15 Our God in heaven has a plan. His plan has been in place since the beginning, and we can rest assured that allContinue reading “GOD IS NEVER LATE BUT ALWAYS ON TIME. I AM COMING SOON!”
LIVE AS TRUE FRUIT!
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:5 An apple tree produces apples. A lemon tree produces lemons. An olive tree produces olives. These are all products of the kinds of trees they come from. When we live in the Spirit of God, weContinue reading “LIVE AS TRUE FRUIT!”
BE AN EXAMPLE!
” Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 ” Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and theContinue reading “BE AN EXAMPLE!”
FAITH!
“But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit of the righteous for which we hope.” Galatians 5:5 Our faith is the center of our hope in Jesus Christ. It is by faith that our hope becomes reality. It is by our faith that our trust in Jesus becomes a fortress. It is by faithContinue reading “FAITH!”
CLING TO YOUR FAITH!
” Cling to your faith in Christ and keep your conscience clear.” 1 Timothy 1:19 We are to cling to our faith. We are to hold on tightly. We are to study and learn his word and live our lives within its boundaries. Our faith is the foundation of our lives. Without it we haveContinue reading “CLING TO YOUR FAITH!”
CARRY OUT YOUR MINISTRY
” Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.” Colossians 4:17 We all have a ministry. All ministries are not the same, but they are all very important. Some may be ministers of God’s word, some may be evangelist who preach and teach across the world, some may be elders or deaconsContinue reading “CARRY OUT YOUR MINISTRY”
PRAY IN THE SPIRIT ALWAYS!
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:10 Our God in heaven sent us the precious Holy Spirit to live in us in order to help and to guide us. When we listen to the Holy Spirit, weContinue reading “PRAY IN THE SPIRIT ALWAYS!”
HOPE!
“ALWAYS BE JOYFUL. NEVER STOP PRAYING. BE THANKFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU WHO BELONG TO CHRIST. ” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18“ “DO NOT STIFLE THE HOLY SPIRIT. DO NOT SCOFF AT PROPHECIES, BUT TEST EVERYTHING THAT IS SAID. HOLD ON TO WHAT IS GOOD. STAY AWAY FROM EVERY KIND OFContinue reading “HOPE!”
FOCUS ON JESUS!
” BUT LET US WHO LIIVE IN THE LIGHT BE CLEARHEADED, PROTECTED BY THE ARMOR OF FAITH AND LOVE, AND WEARING AS OUR HELMET THE CONFIDENCE OF OUR SALVATION.” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:8 ” For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour his anger on us. Christ died for usContinue reading “FOCUS ON JESUS!”
BE STILL BEFORE THE LORD!
” Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.” PSALM 37:7 There are many times that we find ourselves talking way too much and not listening. We are to pray to God in heaven and we are to praise to him all of the time. However, we areContinue reading “BE STILL BEFORE THE LORD!”
THE PURPOSE!
“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1 THESSALONIANS 2:4 What is your purpose when getting up in the morning? What are the first things you do? Our purpose in life is to do one thing and that thing is to love and worship our LordContinue reading “THE PURPOSE!”
BE JOYFUL IN ALL THINGS!
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again- rejoice! ” Philippians 4:4 Worry and stress are terrible things. They rob us of many things. They demand all of our time, all of our strength and they rob us of our joy. They deter us from the freedoms our Lord has givenContinue reading “BE JOYFUL IN ALL THINGS!”
ALWAYS BE ENCOURAGING!
” Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:28 Being the person that God wants us to be is not easy. There is a force in this world that isContinue reading “ALWAYS BE ENCOURAGING!”
SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE REALITIES OF HEAVEN!
“Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 Heaven is real! Life in heaven with Jesus is real! It is so easy to forget that reality. We are constantly surroundedContinue reading “SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE REALITIES OF HEAVEN!”
THE ROOTS OF OUR LIFE
” Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. COLOSSIANS 2:7 These past three days have been the hardest that I have ever faced. My son passed away with brainContinue reading “THE ROOTS OF OUR LIFE”
