” HE MAKES ME SUREFOOTED AS A DEER, ENABLING ME TO STAND ON MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS. ” PSALM 18:13 I know that as I have become older in life my physical stability is not what it once was. I have noticed that I can be looking one way and find my body tipping the other way.Continue reading “THE STABILITY OF CHRIST JESUS**”
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STAYING SHARP IN JESUS
” AS IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO A FRIEND SHARPENS A FRIEND. ” PROVERBS 27:17 Staying sharp in the Lord our God is of vital importance. The Lord has made each of us to be social creatures. Some, of course, are more social than others but we all need the companionship of others. It is importantContinue reading “STAYING SHARP IN JESUS”
CONQUERING IN THE SPIRIT OF GOD
” NONE OF THEIR ENEMIES COULD STAND AGAINST THEM, FOR THE LORD HELPED THEM CONQUER ALL THEIR ENEMIES. ” JOSHUA 21: 44 OUR LORD PROMISES US THAT HE WILL BE WITH US IN ALL SITUATIONS AND IN ALL THINGS. HE HAS PROVIDED FOR US A COMFORTER IN THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. IT ISContinue reading “CONQUERING IN THE SPIRIT OF GOD”
FAITH, FAITH AND MORE FAITH
” GOD’S WAYS ARE PERFECT. ALL THE LORD’S PROMISES PROVE TRUE. HE IS A SHIELD FOR ALL WHO LOOK TO HIM FOR PROTECTION.” PSALM 18:30 Have faith, build upon your faith and exercise your faith! We must obey the commandments of the Lord our God. To obey is to act upon those commandments. God hasContinue reading “FAITH, FAITH AND MORE FAITH”
FAITHFULNESS
” TO THE FAITHFUL YOU SHOW YOURSELF FAITHFUL; TO THOSE WITH INTEGRITY YOU SHOW INTEGRITY.” PSALM 18:25 It is important to remember, as we live each day, that the way we treat others, the way we speak to others and the way we use our faith to witness to others is so vitally important. EachContinue reading “FAITHFULNESS”
SERVE THE LORD ONLY!
” SERVE THE LORD ALONE.” JOSHUA 24:14 ” SUBMIT TO GOD AND YOU WILL HAVE PEACE; THEN ALL THINGS WILL GO WELL FOR YOU.” JOB 22:21 There is only one true God. We are to serve him only. We are to praise him and give glory to him for all things. We are to submitContinue reading “SERVE THE LORD ONLY!”
OUR TIME IS NOW!
” BUT IF YOUR HEART TURNS AWAY AND YOU REFUSE TO LISTEN, AND IF YOU ARE DRAWN AWAY TO SERVE AND WORSHIP OTHER GOD’S, THEN I WARN YOU NOW, THAT YOU WILL CERTAINLY BE DESTROYED.” DEUTERONOMY 30:17 & 18 This great country that you and I live in is at the greatest crossroads that itContinue reading “OUR TIME IS NOW!”
STUDY AND MEDITATE CONTINUALLY
” STUDY THIS BOOK OF INSTRUCTION CONTINUALLY. MEDITATE ON IT DAY AND NIGHT SO YOU WILL BE SURE TO OBEY EVERYTHING WRITTEN IN IT. ONLY THEN WILL YOU PROSPER AND SUCCEED IN ALL THAT YOU DO.” JOSHUA 1:8-9 In the endtimes we must stay prepared to stand in the face of the devil with confidenceContinue reading “STUDY AND MEDITATE CONTINUALLY”
THE LIGHT FOR LIFE
” HE IS THE LIGHT TO REVEAL GOD TO THE NATIONS, AND HE IS THE GLORY OF YOUR PEOPLE ISRAEL.” LUKE 2:32 As you and I live each day here on earth we are given opportunities to travel many different paths. Some are good paths and others are bad. If we travel at night weContinue reading “THE LIGHT FOR LIFE”
THE COMMANDS OF GOD
” THIS IS MY COMMAND- BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. ” JOSHUA 1:9 In Joshua 1:9 God was commanding Joshua to be strong and courageous and, to not be afraid or discouraged. These were not actions that God wasContinue reading “THE COMMANDS OF GOD”
GOD’S EVERLASTING PRESENCE
” I KNOW THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH ME. I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN, FOR HE IS RIGHT BESIDE ME. ” PSALM 15:8 The Lord our God in heaven has promised us that he will never leave us. He continues to be with us in good times and in bad times. As we walk throughContinue reading “GOD’S EVERLASTING PRESENCE”
MERCY FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM
” HE SHOWS MERCY FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION TO ALL WHO FEAR HIM. ” LUKE 1:50 When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior our lives change. Our desires change. All of the sudden our instincts to do good or bad change because the Lord is living within us. Our desire is to tryContinue reading “MERCY FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM”
BEING A REALIST IN JESUS CHRIST
” THE LORD LOOKS DOWN FROM HEAVEN ON THE ENTIRE HUMAN RACE; HE LOOKS TO SEE IF ANYONE IS TRULY WISE, IF ANYONE SEEKS GOD.” PSALM 14:2 The definition of a realist is a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly. I think we can allContinue reading “BEING A REALIST IN JESUS CHRIST”
WE ARE RESCUED
” WE HAVE BEEN RESCUED FROM OUR ENEMIES SO WE CAN SERVE GOD WITHOUT FEAR, IN HOLINESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR AS LONG AS WE LIVE.” LUKE 1: 74-75 Our Lord God in heaven has opened an important door for us. It is the door of opportunity through Jesus Christ our Lord. Fear is not aContinue reading “WE ARE RESCUED”
TRULY BLESSED
” YOU ARE BLESSED BECAUSE YOU BELIEVED THAT THE lORD WOULD DO WHAT HE SAID.” LUKE 1:45 The words in Luke 1:45 are included in a conversation between Elizabeth and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth concludes that Mary is blessed because of her faith in what God said he was about to do. WeContinue reading “TRULY BLESSED”
HANG ON TIGHTLY TO THE LORD YOUR GOD!
” I WILL ASK NOTHING MORE OF YOU EXCEPT THAT YOU HOLD TIGHTLY TO WHAT YOU HAVE UNTIL I COME.” REVELATION 2:25 The Lord has shown me the following message many times throughout my life. I try hard to follow his word each and everday. I am not always successful but he is always thereContinue reading “HANG ON TIGHTLY TO THE LORD YOUR GOD!”
STAYING STRONG
“ LISTEN O’ISRAEL! THE 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 THAT I AM GIVING YOU TODAY. REPEAT THEM AGAIN AND AGAIN TO YOUR CHILDREN. TALK ABOUT THEMContinue reading “STAYING STRONG”
THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE BODY IS WEAK
” KEEP WATCH AND PRAY, SO THAT YOU WILL NOT GIVE INTO TEMPTATION. FOR THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE BODY IS WEAK.” MARK 14:38 I have learned over the years that I must stay strong in the Lord and never let anything or anyone come between the Lord and myself. There are so manyContinue reading “THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE BODY IS WEAK”
RIGHTEOUS LIVING THROUGH HARD TIMES
” THE FOUNDATION OF LAW AND ORDER HAVE COLLAPSED. WHAT CAN THE RIGHTEOUS DO?” PSALM 11:3 Does this scripture in Psalm 11 bring anything to mind? It appears that in our country today law and order is under great attack. We continue to see evil take place in the form of destruction of property, peopleContinue reading “RIGHTEOUS LIVING THROUGH HARD TIMES”
WALKING IN TRUST
” I WILL PROTECT THOSE WHO TRUST IN MY NAME.” PSALM 91:14 What is trust? Trust is the firm belief in the realiability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. It is extremely important that each of us strengthen our trust in our Lord God in heaven. The first question we must answer isContinue reading “WALKING IN TRUST”
BE ENCOURAGED, STAND IN THE FACE OF DANGER
” BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” JOSHUA 1: 9 Our world that we live in is becoming as confusing as it can become. Without the Lord it appears that there may be no end. However, there is hope inContinue reading “BE ENCOURAGED, STAND IN THE FACE OF DANGER”
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
” YOU CAN MAKE THIS CHOICE, BY LOVING THE LORD YOUR GOD, OBEYING HIM AND COMMITTING YOURSELF FIRMLY TO HIM. THIS IS THE KEY TO YOUR LIFE.” DEUTERONOMY 30:20 Making the right choices in life are somtimes very difficult. As we read through God’s word we can see that he makes it very clear howContinue reading “MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE”
THERE IS NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD ON YOUR SIDE
“EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD”. MARK 10:27 There is nothing impossible with God on your side. With true faith in the Lord we have the miracle of salvation, healing, and the forgiveness of sins. We are able to walk through troubles and tribulations with great confindence. We are given great strength to overcome any obstaclesContinue reading “THERE IS NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD ON YOUR SIDE”
FOLLOWING THE COMMANDS OF THE LORD!
” The Holy Spirit said to Philip, ‘ Go over and walk along beside the carriage.’ ” Acts 8:29 Scripture tells us that when Philip heard the Holy Spirit tell him to go over and walk beside the carriage, he not only went, but ran over to the carriage. The Ethiopian Eunich was blessed thatContinue reading “FOLLOWING THE COMMANDS OF THE LORD!”
TRUE FAITH
” AND JESUS SAID TO HIM, ‘ GO, FOR YOUR FAITH HAS HEALED YOU.’ INSTANTLY THE MAN COULD SEE, AND HE FOLLOWED JESUS DOWN THE ROAD.” MARK 10:52 Jesus was quick to tell the blind begger that his faith had healed him. The begger would never have been healed of his blindness had he notContinue reading “TRUE FAITH”
OUR STRENGTH THROUGH FAITH
” DAUGHTER, YOUR FAITH HAS MADE YOU WELL. GO IN PEACE. YOUR SUFFERING IS OVER.” MARK 5:34 In order for us to live lives of strength we must have faith. We can do nothing without it. We must remember that all things are possible with our God in heaven, but we must be able toContinue reading “OUR STRENGTH THROUGH FAITH”
COME AS CHILDREN!
‘ LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME. DON’T STOP THEM! FOR THE KINDOM OF GOD BELONGS TO THOSE WHO ARE LIKE THESE CHILDREN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, ANYONE WHO DOESN’T RECEIVE THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE A CHILD WILL NEVER ENTER.” MARK 9: 14-15 I hope that everyone has at least a few goodContinue reading “COME AS CHILDREN!”
I WILL NOT ABANDON YOU!
” I WILL NOT FAIL YOU OR ABANDON YOU.” JOSHUA 1:5 Our God in heaven is a good and gracious God. He has promised us that he will never abandon us. That means that in our greatest battles he will be there. In our greatest time of need he will be there. When we feelContinue reading “I WILL NOT ABANDON YOU!”
JESUS IS OUR SAFETY NET IN LIFE
” IF YOU FEEL UNDER PRESSURE, YOUR STRENGTH IS TOO SMALL.” PROVERBS 24:10 ” ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF A PERSON BELIEVES.” MARK 9:23 When all else fails we always come back to our Lord for the answers. Why do we use the Lord as our last resort? Why do we have to try to doContinue reading “JESUS IS OUR SAFETY NET IN LIFE”
LIFE AND DEATH
“TODAY I HAVE GIVEN YOU A CHOICE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BETWEEN BLESSING AND CURSES.” DEUTERONOMY 30:19 We as Christians have been given a choice in our lives. It is a choice between good and evil. It is a choice between life and death. The life that we all seek is presented in and throughContinue reading “LIFE AND DEATH”
