“So, you must live in reverent fear of him during your time as foreigners in this land.” 1 Peter 1:17 When we serve our God in heaven, we are to do so in reverent fear. Just what does that mean? As children of the living God, we are living in a world from which weContinue reading “LIVING IN REVERENT FEAR!”
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RIDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GOD!
“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces great results.” James 5:16 When we go to the Lord in prayer it is important that our convictions for running to our God are in earnest. We must understand that our God in heaven, and He alone, can forgive us of our sinsContinue reading “RIDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GOD!”
STAND OUT IN THE MIDST OF EVIL!
” Take control of what I say, O Lord and guard my lips. Don’t let me drift toward evil or take part in acts of wickedness. Don’t let me share in the delicacies of those who do wrong.” Psalm 141:3-4 Sometimes it can be a good thing to stand out in the crowd and thenContinue reading “STAND OUT IN THE MIDST OF EVIL!”
WE WERE MADE HOLY!
“For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once and for all. ” Hebrews 10:10 It was clearly the will of our God in heaven for us to become holy even though we were born sinners. Because of the sin that was allowed toContinue reading “WE WERE MADE HOLY!”
TEMPTATION IS ALIVE AND AT WORK!
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” James 1:3 “But when you ask him, be sure 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 byContinue reading “TEMPTATION IS ALIVE AND AT WORK!”
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO MY LORD OF MY GREAT ETERNAL HOME!
“Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 When I was in school, we would always begin our school day with the pledge of allegiance to our flag. This was a display of our loyalty to our flag and the great nationContinue reading “I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO MY LORD OF MY GREAT ETERNAL HOME!”
THE INFILLING!
“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18 As we go about our days, we come across experiences and obstacles that are sometimes good and sometimes bad. Sometimes we are prepared for these experiences and other times we are not. When Jesus went to beContinue reading “THE INFILLING!”
THE PURPOSE
Your name, O’Lord, endures forever, your fame O’Lord, is known to every generation. For the Lord will give justice to his people and compassion on his servants.” Psalm 135:13-14 Have you ever wondered or asked God just why you were put upon this earth? The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy himContinue reading “THE PURPOSE”
DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEART TOWARD JESUS!
“The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ “ Psalm 91:14 What does it mean to harden your heart toward Jesus? It means that you refuse to hear or respond to God and not recognize his spiritual realities. It means to pay noContinue reading “DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEART TOWARD JESUS!”
RELATIONSHIP OR RELIGION?
“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3 Relationship or Religion? Which of these do you have in your life? Religion consists of the things we do to make ourselves right with God and others. A personal relationship with ourContinue reading “RELATIONSHIP OR RELIGION?”
DO NOT BE FOOLED!
“Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give into temptation. For the Spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” Matthew 26:41 “Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then youContinue reading “DO NOT BE FOOLED!”
DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS!
“You must warn each other, every day, while it is still today, so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.” Hebrews 3:13 “For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than a two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposesContinue reading “DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS!”
BENEFITS OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS!
“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.” Hebrews 2:18 ” No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.” Psalm 25:3 When we think of the blood of Jesus we alwaysContinue reading “BENEFITS OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS!”
THE TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD GIVES LIGHT!
The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.” Psalm 119:130 The word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 When we hear the word of God, we suddenly are hearing the truth. There are no lies, doubts or any hesitation to what heContinue reading “THE TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD GIVES LIGHT!”
UNDERSTAND YOUR FAITH!
” Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.” Psalm 36:5 Having faith in Jesus means relying on and believing His teachings. It means believing that even though we do not understand all things, He does! Our faith and our trust in our Lord Jesus areContinue reading “UNDERSTAND YOUR FAITH!”
MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ” Philippians 4:19 Blessings from God marks an intimate relationship between us and God, serving as proof that we find ourselves in God’s favor. Blessings from God consist of good things He does for each of us,Continue reading “MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!”
HANG ON TIGHTLY AS THE RIDE HAS JUST BEGUN!
“Rather cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now.” Joshua 23:8 “For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 “For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones.”Continue reading “HANG ON TIGHTLY AS THE RIDE HAS JUST BEGUN!”
HERE I AM, TAKE MY HAND!
” For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.” Titus 2:11 When Jesus came into this world he came for one purpose and that purpose was to save the world. When God created the earth and everything in it, He created the perfect world, and it was without sin. ButContinue reading “HERE I AM, TAKE MY HAND!”
THE DISCIPLINED LIFE!
“He must live a devout and disciplined life.” Titus1:8 “Such people claim they know God, but they deny Him by the way they live.” Titus 1:16 In Titus Chapter 1 Paul is writing to Titus concerning the conditions for being an Elder in the church. An Elder of the church is one who is responsibleContinue reading “THE DISCIPLINED LIFE!”
TAKE IT ALL PERSONAL!
“Lift up my eyes to you O’ God, enthroned in heaven.” Psalm 123:1 Our God in heaven is not someone who lives in some faraway place. He is not someone with whom we must make a long-distance phone call in order to talk with him. Our Lord has made our relationship with Him, personal. ItContinue reading “TAKE IT ALL PERSONAL!”
LIVING THROUGH PERSECUTION!
” Yes, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12 ” Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord.” 2 Timothy 4:5 As true followers of Christ Jesus, many have lived through persecution of their beliefs for years. When we follow Jesus, we are falling inContinue reading “LIVING THROUGH PERSECUTION!”
THE UNCHAINED WORD OF GOD!
“For God has not given us a Spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 ” The Word of God cannot be chained.” 2 Timothy 2:9 It is impossible to stop the Word of our Holy God in heaven from spreading his word throughout this world. It is spreadContinue reading “THE UNCHAINED WORD OF GOD!”
BEARING FRUIT!
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 ” Yes, I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produceContinue reading “BEARING FRUIT!”
THE LIFE OF HONOR!
“And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ whether I live or die.” Philippians 1:20 Our source of life is Jesus Christ himself. We are blessed beyond understanding to have eternal life in Jesus. We are created by God and given a physical vitality and an existence on this earth. However, ourContinue reading “THE LIFE OF HONOR!”
OUR BURDENS HAVE BEEN NAILED TO THE CROSS!
“Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Let us take a moment and reflect upon what Jesus did for each of us. Let’s put ourselves in his place and see exactly what the sacrifice was that he so graciously gave to us each. Let’s pretend,Continue reading “OUR BURDENS HAVE BEEN NAILED TO THE CROSS!”
OUR FUTURE IS TODAY!
“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 ” Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Our future is today. WeContinue reading “OUR FUTURE IS TODAY!”
WE’VE GOT YOU LORD!
“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 Humanity has been at odds with God since Adam and Eve. The devil and his antics began when he deceived Eve into eatingContinue reading “WE’VE GOT YOU LORD!”
GOD’S WORD, MY SHINING LIGHT!
” Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 Many years ago, when I was a child, I would go with my dad to the County Courthouse lawn, following a rain, to pick up night crawlers to use as fishing bait. We would usually go atContinue reading “GOD’S WORD, MY SHINING LIGHT!”
PRESS ON WITH GREAT FAITH!
“The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.” Proverbs 20:27 “People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their hearts.” Proverbs 21:2 Our God sees it all! He knows before anything happens what is going to happen. Our human spirits are seen by God. He knows our thoughtsContinue reading “PRESS ON WITH GREAT FAITH!”
OUR ENTIRE LIVES SHOULD BE LIVED TO GLORIFY GOD!
“I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:81 How often have you thought to yourself that it sure is taking God a long time to answer my prayers. Our God is a very patient God. He has taken his time and continues to takeContinue reading “OUR ENTIRE LIVES SHOULD BE LIVED TO GLORIFY GOD!”
