“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!”
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TODAY IS THE FUTURE!
” Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 ” God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whetherContinue reading “TODAY IS THE FUTURE!”
THE SIRENS ARE SOUNDING!
“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, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,Continue reading “THE SIRENS ARE SOUNDING!”
JUST FACE THE RISING SUN AND YOU WILL SEE HOPE!
“You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with faithfulness and an undivided heart.” 2 Chronicles 19:9 “But Jesus spoke to them at once, DON’T BE AFRAID, he said, TAKE HEART I AM HERE.“ Matthew 14:27 All we have to do when we get up each morning is to look at the sunContinue reading “JUST FACE THE RISING SUN AND YOU WILL SEE HOPE!”
EXERCISE YOUR MINISTRY
” Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.” Colossians 4:17 We are to understand and carry out the ministry that our Lord has given us. As Christians we all have a part to play and a duty to fulfill. As we continue to follow and grow in Jesus, we develop aContinue reading “EXERCISE YOUR MINISTRY”
FOCUS ON THE THINGS 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 the earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 ” Put on your new nature and be renewed as you learn to know your creator and become like him.”Continue reading “FOCUS ON THE THINGS OF HEAVEN!”
THE NEW LIFE IN JESUS!
” Let your roots grow down deep 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 A strong and healthy tree has a root system that grows down deep into the earth to seekContinue reading “THE NEW LIFE IN JESUS!”
LIVE THE DREAM!
” The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced. Matthew 13:22 ” I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learnedContinue reading “LIVE THE DREAM!”
OUR GOD’S PEACE!
“Always be full of joy in the Lord.” Philippians 4:4 Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 ” Fix your thoughtsContinue reading “OUR GOD’S PEACE!”
PRESSING FORWARD!
“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 ” But I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, throughContinue reading “PRESSING FORWARD!”
THE PRICLESS VALUE OF KNOWING JESUS!
“Whatever happens my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord.” Philippians 3:1 When bad things happen in our lives, we all try hard to find peace and rest. Some will look to alcohol, others to drugs and still others will look to the occult. We are all looking for something. What we find dependsContinue reading “THE PRICLESS VALUE OF KNOWING JESUS!”
JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE SINNER!
” For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Matthew 9:13 When Jesus was sent to this earth, he came to help those who were sick and those who were lost. He came to pick up those who were desperate and had noContinue reading “JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE SINNER!”
THE CONVERSATION
“I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.” Psalm 116:1 Just what is prayer? Have you thought about what you are doing when you pray to your God in heaven? When we pray to God we are having a conversation with our creator. We are submitting our heart, mind,Continue reading “THE CONVERSATION”
A HARVEST FULL OF WORKERS!
” The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest. Ask him to send more workers into the fields.” Matthew 9:37-38 Our God in heaven has posted a ‘WORKERS WANTED’ poster. As we live in this day and age the Word of GodContinue reading “A HARVEST FULL OF WORKERS!”
THE SUBMISSIVE LIFE!
“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Ephesians 4:22-23 To be in submission to others is not something to take lightly. It is also not something that is easily accomplished. Being submissive is definedContinue reading “THE SUBMISSIVE LIFE!”
JEALOUSY- AN EVIL OF DESTRUCTION!
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” James 3:16 Jealousy comes in many shapes and sizes. It is created and allowed to live within us if we allow it to. It is an evil that will take us down quickly. We have all had an attack ofContinue reading “JEALOUSY- AN EVIL OF DESTRUCTION!”
DON’T BE HESITANT WITH GOD!
” Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. Ephesians 3:12 When we come to Jesus and accept him as our Lord and Savior we become a new person. As we continue to grow with Jesus, we begin to develop a confidence that is likeContinue reading “DON’T BE HESITANT WITH GOD!”
LIVE TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE AT ALL TIMES!
“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths bringing honor to his name.” Psalm 23:3 “But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.” Matthew 7:26 Each day in our lives brings something new and exciting. Sometimes the new and excitingContinue reading “LIVE TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE AT ALL TIMES!”
NEVER GIVE UP!
” Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 It is so importantContinue reading “NEVER GIVE UP!”
JUST WHAT IS WORRY?
Can all your worries add a moment to your life? Matthew 6:27 ” Seek the Kingdom of God above all else and live righteously and he will give you everything you need. ” Matthew 6:33 Worry will often times consume our thoughts and our lives all together. It will be at the center of whatContinue reading “JUST WHAT IS WORRY?”
THE POWER IN PRAISE!
“Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. Psalm 107:31 Praise enables us to remove our focus from ourselves and back onto God. It is his desire that our eyes be set firmly on Him, because that is where our true hope is found.Continue reading “THE POWER IN PRAISE!”
CRUCIFIED, COMMITTED AND RESCUED!
“because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified and the world’s interest in me has also died.” Galatians 6:14 “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” Psalm 37:5 “The Lord says. ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those whoContinue reading “CRUCIFIED, COMMITTED AND RESCUED!”
PARTTIME OR FULLTIME?
” If you’ll hold onto me for dear life, says God, I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times; I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party. I’llContinue reading “PARTTIME OR FULLTIME?”
SHINING BRIGHTLY FOR JESUS!
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you, and say all sorts of evil things against you, because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.” Matthew 5: 11-12 “No one lights a lamp and then puts itContinue reading “SHINING BRIGHTLY FOR JESUS!”
THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18 “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 I am sure that as human beings we have all experienced fear at one time or another. Fear isContinue reading “THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!”
DO NOT TEST GOD!
” You must not test the Lord your God.” Matthew 4:7 ” For the scriptures say, ‘ It is through faith that a righteous person has life.’ ” Galatians 3:11 Have you ever tested God? Just what is it to test our God in heaven? Testing God is much more than trying to get himContinue reading “DO NOT TEST GOD!”
DON’T FEAR BUT INSTEAD OPEN UP TO THE LORD!
“Open up before God, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done.” Psalm 37:5-6 Each and every one of us have problems in our lives that seem to be so large and overwhelming that there is nothing that will allow us to live lives of strength and happiness. Our God did not putContinue reading “DON’T FEAR BUT INSTEAD OPEN UP TO THE LORD!”
A NEW BEGINNING!
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16 “Don’t be alarmed, he said. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene who was crucified.” Mark 16:6 Our God in heaven has given us an opportunity forContinue reading “A NEW BEGINNING!”
WHAT IS GOOD FRIDAY?
” For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person- though perhaps for a good person one would dare to die- but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” RomansContinue reading “WHAT IS GOOD FRIDAY?”
THE POWER IN HIS NAME, JESUS!
“And by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.” John 20:31 Just how powerful is the name of Jesus? We can rest assured that it is the most powerful name in all of heaven and earth. As we read through the holy scriptures, we see the name of JesusContinue reading “THE POWER IN HIS NAME, JESUS!”
