“ Now we can serve God, not in the old way of obeying the letter of the law, but in the new way of living in the Spirit.” Romans 7:6 Living by the law set forth by God turned out to be very hard. As sinful creatures it is hard to stay perfect according toContinue reading “FROM LIVING THE LAW TO LIVING IN THE SPIRIT”
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WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS LOVE!
“Let my soul rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. He has saved me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. And so, I walk in the Lord’s presence as I live on earth.” Paslm 116: 7-9 We can complicate our lives so easily. I used to try veryContinue reading “WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS LOVE!”
PLEASE, PARDON ME!
” Though our hearts are filled with sins, you forgive them all.” Psalm 65:3 To be pardoned is to be officially forgiven for a crime or an offense by a governing authority. This forgiveness releases the individual from any remaining punishment and restores them back into good graces. There is no greater authority than theContinue reading “PLEASE, PARDON ME!”
WORSHIP IN HIS PRESENCE
“You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about his relationship with you.” Exodus 34:14 “Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings, honor the Lord with his Glory and strength.” Psalm 29:1 ” Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the LordContinue reading “WORSHIP IN HIS PRESENCE”
THE GREATEST GIFT WITH NO RETURNS!
“If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Luke 11:13 I remember when I was a child I would always ask for something huge when my birthday would roll around. I always had highContinue reading “THE GREATEST GIFT WITH NO RETURNS!”
OUR SILENT PROTECTOR
“ The Lord says, ‘I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name,’ “Psalm 91:14 Protection comes in many forms. You and I protect our pets, our homes, our children, our spouses and most everything we own. God is our silent protector. He is always by our sideContinue reading “OUR SILENT PROTECTOR”
GIVE YOUR ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!
“So, use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.” Romans 6:13 It is important to glorify our Lord. When worshipping we are to pray, praise, speak his word to others and live a life that represents him. These are all things that should be accomplished whenContinue reading “GIVE YOUR ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRT- 7- HE IS INVOLVED IN SALVATION
“He saved us not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us new life through the Holy Spirit.” Titus 3:5 After we have received the Lord as our Savior, God tells us that he sends the Holy Spirit to live within us. GalatiansContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRT- 7- HE IS INVOLVED IN SALVATION”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – 6- HE OPENS OUR SPIRITUAL EYES.
“But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by his Spirit, and his Spirit searches out everything and shows us even God’s deep secrets.” 1 Corinthians 2:10 As we open the Word of God each day there are things within its pages that we may not clearly understand. Without the HolyContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – 6- HE OPENS OUR SPIRITUAL EYES.”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 5- HE SANCTIFIES US
“I bring you the Good News and offer you up as a fragrant sacrifice to God so that you might be pure and pleasing to him by the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:16 When the Holy Spirit moves in, he begins to help us clean our house. He helps us to get rid of our badContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 5- HE SANCTIFIES US”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-4- HE LIVES WITHIN US
“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.” Romans 8:11 Wow! What a powerful thing, to have the Holy Spirit to live within us. There was a time in my life when I smoked a lot. Before I quit, I was smoking up to three packages a day. When IContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-4- HE LIVES WITHIN US”
UNDERSTANDING AND RECEIVING THE GRACE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN
There should be no doubt that God is gracious. Throughout the scriptures we are given examples of his wonderful deeds for those who were in great need. We should understand that our God is one who loves beyond our understanding. The grace that he bestowed upon each of us included the sacrifice of his onlyContinue reading “UNDERSTANDING AND RECEIVING THE GRACE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN”
THE ROLLER COASTER AND JESUS
” Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.” Psalm 25:5 Have you ever gone to an amusement park and rode a roller coaster? If you have, then you know the ups and downs and the twists andContinue reading “THE ROLLER COASTER AND JESUS”
THE WORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-3- HE EMPOWERS US
“But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power and tell people about me everywhere- in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 As the Holy spirit encompasses our lives, He gives us power to work on God’s behalf. When we are empowered by the Holy Spirit,Continue reading “THE WORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-3- HE EMPOWERS US”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-2- OUR GUIDE
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13 The Holy Spirit is the guide that helps us through life. He is with us in our ups and downs. As we listen carefully, he will lead us in all of the truths of Jesus. We will reflect his natureContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-2- OUR GUIDE”
THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 1- OUR TEACHER
The next few days we will be reading and learning about the powerful workings of the Holy Spirit. We will take one step at a time, so each day, for the next seven days, will be concentrated on one subject. The Holy Spirit teaches us. He is a constant reminder of the things taught byContinue reading “THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- 1- OUR TEACHER”
THE DECEPTION OF SATAN
“For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24 ” But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedientContinue reading “THE DECEPTION OF SATAN”
WHEN TROUBLE COMES A RUNNING
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. ” Matthew 6:33-34 When trouble comes running, we each handle it differently. Trouble seemsContinue reading “WHEN TROUBLE COMES A RUNNING”
ASHAMED OR NOT ASHAMED?
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes- the Jews first and also the Gentiles.” Romans 1:16 ” It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 There are many Born Again Christians who are ashamed toContinue reading “ASHAMED OR NOT ASHAMED?”
THE SALVATION PRAYER
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9-10 There are so many in the world today that believe they know God when in reality they do not. Some believe that going to church will get themContinue reading “THE SALVATION PRAYER”
THE RESURRECTION – DEATH DEFEATED!
” Then the men asked, ‘ why are you looking in a tomb for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He has risen from the dead! Don’t you remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified andContinue reading “THE RESURRECTION – DEATH DEFEATED!”
PRODUCING THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) The fruit of the Spirit are not just qualities of character, but rather the outward manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in our lives. As we live ourContinue reading “PRODUCING THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT”
GETTING TO KNOW GOD IN HEAVEN
“God’s word is living and active, and sharper than a two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 It is quite natural and inevitable, that if we spend sixteen hours daily of our workingContinue reading “GETTING TO KNOW GOD IN HEAVEN”
BEING EFFECTIVE IN THE WORD
“ ADD TO YOUR FAITH GOODNESS; AND TO GOODNESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND TO KNOWLEDGE, SELF-CONTROL, AND TO SELF-CONTROL, PERSERVERANCE, AND TO PERSERVERANCE GODLINESS, AND TO GODLINESS, BROTHERLY KINDNESS, AND TO BROTHERLY KINDNESS, LOVE. FOR IF YOU POSSESS THESE QUALITIES IN INCREASING MEASURES, THEY WILL KEEP YOU FROM BEING INEFFECTIVE AND UNPRODUCTIVE IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF OURContinue reading “BEING EFFECTIVE IN THE WORD”
A DAILY WALK WITH JESUS
“As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him. ” Colossians 2:6 ” For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Walking with Jesus signifies a life of discipleship that is characterized by obedience, faith, and a close relationship with Christ. As we walk daily in his truthsContinue reading “A DAILY WALK WITH JESUS”
TO EACH OUR OWN TASK!
“Why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parent’s sins? ‘ It was not because of his sins or his parent’s sins, Jesus answered. This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned to us by theContinue reading “TO EACH OUR OWN TASK!”
I WAS NOTHING UNTIL JESUS CAME TO ME!
As a person living on this earth, I sometimes forget just how important my God in heaven is to me. Philippians 4:7 and Romans 5:1 reminds me that he provides me with the ability to have peace in any situation I confront. I am reminded in Psalm 23:3 that he guards my heart and mindContinue reading “I WAS NOTHING UNTIL JESUS CAME TO ME!”
LIVING IN YOUR WEALTHY PLACE HERE ON EARTH
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 Faith and trust are everything when we are trying to live in a good place here on earth. Without faith we cannot know Jesus.Continue reading “LIVING IN YOUR WEALTHY PLACE HERE ON EARTH”
FOLLOW THE LIGHT!
” I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 Trying to find your way in complete darkness is very difficult. You can get turned around; you may confront things that you cannot see,Continue reading “FOLLOW THE LIGHT!”
SAVOR OUR SAVIOR!
“ Sing to him; yes, sing his promises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. Exult his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord. Search for the Lord and his strength; continually seek him.” Psalm 105:2-4 When we go to a restaurant and order our favorite foods, we try to take our time and enjoyContinue reading “SAVOR OUR SAVIOR!”
