“Anything is possible if a person believes.” Mark 9:23 ” Trust your lives to God who created you, for he will never fail you.” 1 Peter 4:19 To believe in something is to totally invest yourself in what you believe. You live the belief, you talk the belief, and you never waver in your belief.Continue reading “BELIEVE TO RECEIVE!”
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ALWAYS BE PREPARED!
“And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.” 1 Peter 3: 15-16 It is quite important that we submerse ourselves in the word of God. It is vital that we allow our roots to grow deeper and deeper each day.Continue reading “ALWAYS BE PREPARED!”
HOW GREAT THOU ART!
“Don’t be afraid, he said, Take courage! I am here.” Mark 6:50 “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21 As you and I continue to learn our roles in God’sContinue reading “HOW GREAT THOU ART!”
YOU LIVE YOUR SURROUNDINGS!
“Dear friends, I warn you as temporary residents and foreigners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors.” 1 Peter 2:11-12 It is very easy to live in this world. It is easy to become an active part of our surroundings.Continue reading “YOU LIVE YOUR SURROUNDINGS!”
BE JOYFUL DURING THE RIDE!
” Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance- an inheritance that is kept in heaven, for you, pure and undefiled, beyond reach of change or decay. And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on theContinue reading “BE JOYFUL DURING THE RIDE!”
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!”
THE WISDOM GUIDE
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentile at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvestContinue reading “THE WISDOM GUIDE”
THE PRODUCTS OF GREAT FAITH
” What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions?” James 2:14 “So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.” James 2:17 I talk about faith a lot and that is because faithContinue reading “THE PRODUCTS OF GREAT FAITH”
LISTEN WITH GREAT CARE AND ALWAYS BE AWARE!
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” James 1:22 We are to be careful in our ways. We are to make great effort in listening to the word of God. We are to make a habit of reading it and then to settleContinue reading “LISTEN WITH GREAT CARE AND ALWAYS BE AWARE!”
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 GREAT COMMISSION!
“I have given all authority in heaven and earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, evenContinue reading “THE GREAT COMMISSION!”
THE CONSEQUENCES OF GREAT FAITH!
“But some were tortured, refusing to turn from God in order to be set free. They placed their hope in a better life after the resurrection. Some were jeered at, and their backs were cut open with whips. Others were chained in prisons. Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others wereContinue reading “THE CONSEQUENCES OF GREAT FAITH!”
TAKE OFF THE GLOVES AND TELL THE TRUTH!
“Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him, ‘ If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ ” John 8: 31-32 ” I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes the Father exceptContinue reading “TAKE OFF THE GLOVES AND TELL THE TRUTH!”
THE GREAT GUARANTEE!
“When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, I WILL SURLEY BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU MANY DECSCENDENTS. And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.” Hebrews 6:13-15 “People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oathContinue reading “THE GREAT GUARANTEE!”
THE EVIL OF SELFISHNESS!
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interest of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 “For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual and demonic. For wherever there is jealousyContinue reading “THE EVIL OF SELFISHNESS!”
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!”
PATIENT ENDURANCE!
“Let us hold tightly without wavering the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away your confident trust in the Lord.” Hebrews 10:35 “Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive allContinue reading “PATIENT ENDURANCE!”
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”
SUBMIT TO HIM! HIS STRENGTH IS PERFECT!
“So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisors.” Proverbs 24:6 We are in a war. We get up each day and ready ourselves for the biggest moments in our lives by using prayer. We petition our Lord God in heaven for his mighty hand to take the evil awayContinue reading “SUBMIT TO HIM! HIS STRENGTH IS PERFECT!”
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!”
HIS SACRIFICE FOR OUR SALVATION!
“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done and not mine.” Matthew 26: 39 “While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him fromContinue reading “HIS SACRIFICE FOR OUR SALVATION!”
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!”
