Don't Give Up!
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 The Message13 No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond thecourse of what others have had to face. All you need toremember is that God will never let you down; he'll never letyou be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to helpyou come through it.
All of us have been tempted to lose hope and give up. But wealways have a choice: focus on God and stay in faith, or focuson the problem and give up.
Problems -- no matter how huge they seem to us -- are noproblem to God. Nothing is too hard, or complicated, for God tosolve. But God wants us to trust Him.
So what should you do when you are being tempted and feel likegiving in and giving up?
Refuse!
Just keep your focus on the Lord and rejoice in Hisfaithfulness. Remember that God cannot lie, and will neverfail. God will see you through.
HEBREWS 10:23 NKJ23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope withoutwavering, for He who promised is faithful.
When the devil tries to steal your faith, he tries to get youto quit speaking in agreement with the Word of God. Don't letit happen! Hold fast to speaking your faith! Keep on sayingwhat the Word of God says about you and your situation. Don'tbe moved by the circumstances.
GALATIANS 6:9 NIV9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper timewe will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Don't grow weary. Keep your eyes on the Lord. His Word willwork and produce a harvest of blessing in your life. Don'tdoubt it!
SAY THIS: I will keep trusting in God and never give up!
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
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Friday 27 February 2009
SPIRITUAL WEAPONS
~SPIRITUAL WEAPONS~
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ----2 Cor. 10: 3-4
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As long as we walk this earth, there will be earthly battles in service for our Lord. Each one of us have a choice as to which methods we will use in fighting these battles. We can choose the methods of men, or of God. God is in absolute control of all things and it is up to us to believe his Word by faith. The Apostle Paul assures all believers that God's mighty weapons of prayer, faith, hope, love, God's Word and Holy Spirit are powerful. In Ephesians 6, Paul also tells us to use every piece of God's armor to resist Satan's attacks and stand true to God in the midst of them. We use God's approval as a "breastplate" against the enemy. Satan often attacks the heart or seat of emotions, one's self-worth, and trust. God's approval is his righteousness, or the breastplate which will protect us. It is only by "his righteousness" that we are made worthy, and have his protection upon our lives. God approves of us because He sent his only Son to die for us and we accept his supreme sacrifice by faith.
**In the Old Testament, the Breastplate of the High Priest contained a pocket called "pouch of judgment" which held the 'Urim and Thummim'.... the two stones which decided the will of God. "Urim" meant lights and the "Thummim" means 'completeness or upright, innocence or integrity'. It also meant complete truth. These stones were always with the High Priest for use in a crisis in the Old Testament. These were a means of obtaining an answer from God when needed, regarding any problem which concerned Israel. Joshua was also guided by the Urim and Thummin in leading Israel into Cannan. These two stones were also used in dividing the land to the tribes, and as to who would inherit certain lots or portions. The order of the Priesthood was settled by this means as in 1 Chr. 24: (5-7; 25-9). Some claim that one stone was a "yes" and the other meant "no," so that whichever one the priest took out would be a direct answer, either affirmative or negative. This system of obtaining an answer was referred to as "casting lots," which meant the answer came out of the pouch of decision of the breastplate of judgment. Regardless of how the decision was made, it was always the will of God. The priests began to be corrupt in the days of Samuel, so prophets were raised up to take their place in speaking to men in behalf of God. From Samuel's time on, prophets were used more than priests.
Under the New Covenant of Grace, we have been given God's Word to guide us, and His Holy Spirit which speaks to us in many ways and through His servants to help lead us in paths of righteousness. We know God has divine plans for his children and works all things out for good to those that love Him. God has plans for good. (Jer. 29: 11). Keep holding on to his promises. Throughout history, God has led his people through life on to final perfection. This is sometimes referred to by some as God's "divine providence." Nothing in the universe happens by luck, chance, or fortune. Even through there are trials and suffering, God in his divine providence can bring all things to work for good, as in the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. We also see how God brought forth the greatest of good from the crucifying of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because he arose in victory and power, we have a blessed hope of eternal life.
Truth is a strong belt that girds us against the lies of the enemy. Our shield is faith and salvation is our helmet. The Word of God guards us in this list of spiritual armor. When one is tempted and tried, they can trust in the truth of God's word. For every temptation there is a way of escape. The shoes, as a piece of spiritual armor, are used in "readiness to spread the Good News." Satan wants God's children to think that telling others the good news is a worthless and hopeless task or that the size of the task is too big. He makes Christians believe the negative responses are too much to handle. The shoes God gives us are the motivation to keep on proclaiming the truth which can only be found in God. This is the "good report," or good news of the Gospel, which everyone needs to hear. There are many ways we can share the good news of the gospel, and as the doors of opportunity are opened. We share by first making others aware of their need for Jesus. We should be ready to give an answer to every man of the hope which we have within our heart with meekness & fear. When we deal with pride in people's lives that can keep them from a relationship with the Lord, we might be tempted to use our own methods, but only God's methods will be effective in tearing down strongholds.
God's mercy is shown to us all through the Word of God. We are also shown how to stand strong in the Lord and the power of his might, by his Spirit. There are examples of God's strengthening and saving power by his Spirit, throughout his Word. As God quickens it to our remembrance, we can proclaim these truths and help plant seed in hearts and lives. One plants, one waters, but God alone gives the increase.
God's weapons are not carnal, but are mighty, and can tear down strongholds and barriers. Earthly plans may fail, but the plan of God will stand forever. Strongholds must crumble and fall at the name and power of Jesus. May the Lord be exalted as He goes forth victorious in battle with an everlasting Kingdom. We are to go forth with our Lord and never turn back. We are protected by the lord as we go forward, but if we turn back, we are not promised his protection. The victory is just ahead, as we march on. Our Lord has already won the war and we can have a blessed assurance in the God of our future.
MIGHTY WARRIOR
There is never a problem without One to solve itNever a mountain too high to climb,There is never a worry that his peace cannot cover itJesus is with us all of the time.
We always face battles in service for the LordBut the war has already been won,With his armor of light we can stay in the fight,As we trust in the Father and lean on the Son.
He is a "Mighty Warrior" who supplies our every needThere is no reason we should fear,His weapons are mighty to tear down each stronghold,And His armor will protect us as to Him we draw near.
Blessings in Christ.
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ----2 Cor. 10: 3-4
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As long as we walk this earth, there will be earthly battles in service for our Lord. Each one of us have a choice as to which methods we will use in fighting these battles. We can choose the methods of men, or of God. God is in absolute control of all things and it is up to us to believe his Word by faith. The Apostle Paul assures all believers that God's mighty weapons of prayer, faith, hope, love, God's Word and Holy Spirit are powerful. In Ephesians 6, Paul also tells us to use every piece of God's armor to resist Satan's attacks and stand true to God in the midst of them. We use God's approval as a "breastplate" against the enemy. Satan often attacks the heart or seat of emotions, one's self-worth, and trust. God's approval is his righteousness, or the breastplate which will protect us. It is only by "his righteousness" that we are made worthy, and have his protection upon our lives. God approves of us because He sent his only Son to die for us and we accept his supreme sacrifice by faith.
**In the Old Testament, the Breastplate of the High Priest contained a pocket called "pouch of judgment" which held the 'Urim and Thummim'.... the two stones which decided the will of God. "Urim" meant lights and the "Thummim" means 'completeness or upright, innocence or integrity'. It also meant complete truth. These stones were always with the High Priest for use in a crisis in the Old Testament. These were a means of obtaining an answer from God when needed, regarding any problem which concerned Israel. Joshua was also guided by the Urim and Thummin in leading Israel into Cannan. These two stones were also used in dividing the land to the tribes, and as to who would inherit certain lots or portions. The order of the Priesthood was settled by this means as in 1 Chr. 24: (5-7; 25-9). Some claim that one stone was a "yes" and the other meant "no," so that whichever one the priest took out would be a direct answer, either affirmative or negative. This system of obtaining an answer was referred to as "casting lots," which meant the answer came out of the pouch of decision of the breastplate of judgment. Regardless of how the decision was made, it was always the will of God. The priests began to be corrupt in the days of Samuel, so prophets were raised up to take their place in speaking to men in behalf of God. From Samuel's time on, prophets were used more than priests.
Under the New Covenant of Grace, we have been given God's Word to guide us, and His Holy Spirit which speaks to us in many ways and through His servants to help lead us in paths of righteousness. We know God has divine plans for his children and works all things out for good to those that love Him. God has plans for good. (Jer. 29: 11). Keep holding on to his promises. Throughout history, God has led his people through life on to final perfection. This is sometimes referred to by some as God's "divine providence." Nothing in the universe happens by luck, chance, or fortune. Even through there are trials and suffering, God in his divine providence can bring all things to work for good, as in the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. We also see how God brought forth the greatest of good from the crucifying of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because he arose in victory and power, we have a blessed hope of eternal life.
Truth is a strong belt that girds us against the lies of the enemy. Our shield is faith and salvation is our helmet. The Word of God guards us in this list of spiritual armor. When one is tempted and tried, they can trust in the truth of God's word. For every temptation there is a way of escape. The shoes, as a piece of spiritual armor, are used in "readiness to spread the Good News." Satan wants God's children to think that telling others the good news is a worthless and hopeless task or that the size of the task is too big. He makes Christians believe the negative responses are too much to handle. The shoes God gives us are the motivation to keep on proclaiming the truth which can only be found in God. This is the "good report," or good news of the Gospel, which everyone needs to hear. There are many ways we can share the good news of the gospel, and as the doors of opportunity are opened. We share by first making others aware of their need for Jesus. We should be ready to give an answer to every man of the hope which we have within our heart with meekness & fear. When we deal with pride in people's lives that can keep them from a relationship with the Lord, we might be tempted to use our own methods, but only God's methods will be effective in tearing down strongholds.
God's mercy is shown to us all through the Word of God. We are also shown how to stand strong in the Lord and the power of his might, by his Spirit. There are examples of God's strengthening and saving power by his Spirit, throughout his Word. As God quickens it to our remembrance, we can proclaim these truths and help plant seed in hearts and lives. One plants, one waters, but God alone gives the increase.
God's weapons are not carnal, but are mighty, and can tear down strongholds and barriers. Earthly plans may fail, but the plan of God will stand forever. Strongholds must crumble and fall at the name and power of Jesus. May the Lord be exalted as He goes forth victorious in battle with an everlasting Kingdom. We are to go forth with our Lord and never turn back. We are protected by the lord as we go forward, but if we turn back, we are not promised his protection. The victory is just ahead, as we march on. Our Lord has already won the war and we can have a blessed assurance in the God of our future.
MIGHTY WARRIOR
There is never a problem without One to solve itNever a mountain too high to climb,There is never a worry that his peace cannot cover itJesus is with us all of the time.
We always face battles in service for the LordBut the war has already been won,With his armor of light we can stay in the fight,As we trust in the Father and lean on the Son.
He is a "Mighty Warrior" who supplies our every needThere is no reason we should fear,His weapons are mighty to tear down each stronghold,And His armor will protect us as to Him we draw near.
Blessings in Christ.
Monday 23 February 2009
“Jesus is the answer to every unanswerable question”
“Jesus is the answer to every unanswerable question”
The book of Amos chapter 5 verses 4-6 and 21-24 says “4For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: 5But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought. 6Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Bethel. 21I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. 22Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. 23Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols. 24But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”
Beloved, we need to seek the Lord our God when we can find him (Isa 55:6). I believe God is everywhere we are only if we give room for His presence to flow within us. Remember, it is not all about fasting, going to church and participating in all the activities in the church but it is more of personal fellowship with God. As His word said from the text of today, “seek ye me, and ye shall live” no one who seeks God in true and in spirit in all his/her activities ever live a life of regrets (Psa 34:10)
It is 8:17am here in Mabushi, Abuja. Beloved, always remember that “The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.” (Psa 34:10) Have a wonderful day and God be with you.
GB you
The book of Amos chapter 5 verses 4-6 and 21-24 says “4For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: 5But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought. 6Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Bethel. 21I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. 22Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. 23Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols. 24But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”
Beloved, we need to seek the Lord our God when we can find him (Isa 55:6). I believe God is everywhere we are only if we give room for His presence to flow within us. Remember, it is not all about fasting, going to church and participating in all the activities in the church but it is more of personal fellowship with God. As His word said from the text of today, “seek ye me, and ye shall live” no one who seeks God in true and in spirit in all his/her activities ever live a life of regrets (Psa 34:10)
It is 8:17am here in Mabushi, Abuja. Beloved, always remember that “The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.” (Psa 34:10) Have a wonderful day and God be with you.
GB you
"TRUST IN JESUS!"
"TRUST IN JESUS!"
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
When you come to the end of yourself—it is the time to come to Jesus. It often occurs when we lose someone or something that is precious to us. In the dark night of our soul, Jesus is the light!
We must demonstrate such a trust and dependence on the Lord Jesus Christ, that we will feel Him holding us in His loving arms when we pass through the valley of the shadow of death.
In 1879, Louisa M.R. Stead was happily married and the mother of a four year old daughter. The small family was enjoying a pleasant picnic along the sea shore when a call for help was heard. They spotted a boy drowning in the sea.
Mr. Stead charged into the water in an attempt to save the lad. In his panic the boy pulled his rescuer below the waves where they both perished in clear view of Louisa and her daughter. In her time of grief, Louisa penned the words of the familiar hymn, 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.
(1) 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word, Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, ‘Thus saith the Lord.’ "
CHORUS: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more.
(2) How I love to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood, Just in simple faith to plunge me, 'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! CHORUS:
(3) Yes, I've learned to trust in Jesus, And from sin and self to cease. Now from Jesus simply taking, life and rest and joy and peace. CHORUS:
(4) I'm so glad I learned to trust Him, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that He is with me, He'll be with me to the end. CHORUS:
To access 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus, this week's free inspirational video from GloryScapes. com, please go to: http://www.glorysca pes.com/tissoswe ettotrustinjesus
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
When you come to the end of yourself—it is the time to come to Jesus. It often occurs when we lose someone or something that is precious to us. In the dark night of our soul, Jesus is the light!
We must demonstrate such a trust and dependence on the Lord Jesus Christ, that we will feel Him holding us in His loving arms when we pass through the valley of the shadow of death.
In 1879, Louisa M.R. Stead was happily married and the mother of a four year old daughter. The small family was enjoying a pleasant picnic along the sea shore when a call for help was heard. They spotted a boy drowning in the sea.
Mr. Stead charged into the water in an attempt to save the lad. In his panic the boy pulled his rescuer below the waves where they both perished in clear view of Louisa and her daughter. In her time of grief, Louisa penned the words of the familiar hymn, 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.
(1) 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word, Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, ‘Thus saith the Lord.’ "
CHORUS: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more.
(2) How I love to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood, Just in simple faith to plunge me, 'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! CHORUS:
(3) Yes, I've learned to trust in Jesus, And from sin and self to cease. Now from Jesus simply taking, life and rest and joy and peace. CHORUS:
(4) I'm so glad I learned to trust Him, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that He is with me, He'll be with me to the end. CHORUS:
To access 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus, this week's free inspirational video from GloryScapes. com, please go to: http://www.glorysca pes.com/tissoswe ettotrustinjesus
From Sinner to SalvationScripture
From Sinner to Salvation
Scripture:
Psalms 51:5Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. (NIV)Romans 3:23For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (NIV)Psalm 51:2Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin (NIV)A close friend of mine said he stopped going to church and he stopped praying because he was a mess. He said he felt like he disappointed God and was too ashamed to go back and ask for forgiveness. I explained to him that God STILL had work for him to do. We have all sinned and have at one time or another fallen short of the glory of God. I’m a sinner is no excuse and that type of negative thinking must stop because it blocks blessing. If we are to reverse the curse and move from sinner to salvation we must remember that our Father will never forsake us. He gave us his Word on that! All we have to do is ask God for forgiveness. Once you do that, you have been forgiven and your iniquity has been forgotten by God. You are now on the road to God’s salvation. Be blessed.
Scripture:
Psalms 51:5Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. (NIV)Romans 3:23For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (NIV)Psalm 51:2Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin (NIV)A close friend of mine said he stopped going to church and he stopped praying because he was a mess. He said he felt like he disappointed God and was too ashamed to go back and ask for forgiveness. I explained to him that God STILL had work for him to do. We have all sinned and have at one time or another fallen short of the glory of God. I’m a sinner is no excuse and that type of negative thinking must stop because it blocks blessing. If we are to reverse the curse and move from sinner to salvation we must remember that our Father will never forsake us. He gave us his Word on that! All we have to do is ask God for forgiveness. Once you do that, you have been forgiven and your iniquity has been forgotten by God. You are now on the road to God’s salvation. Be blessed.
Mary - Saying Yes
Mary - Saying Yes
Selections from Luke 1
The angel Gabriel was sent by God ... to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph.... Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name JESUS.... Mary asked the angel, How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man? The angel replied to her: The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the holy child to be born will be called the Son of God.... For nothing will be impossible with God. Consider me the Lord's slave, said Mary. May it be done to me according to your word. Try reading this passage, not in the light of Christmas, but in the darkness of the years before it. Put yourself in the room with Mary. Listen to what the angel is asking her to believe. Would you be afraid? Yes. Upset? Yes. Would you be able to say ... yes? How do we know whether something we've seen, felt, or heard is really from God? What proof did Mary have once her eyes readjusted to the now dim-looking sunlight, once her heart rate slowed down, once the boom of the angel's voice gave way to the whistle of a songbird? Nothing except a pretty good hunch. But as she waited, little things began to happen. Waves of morning sickness. Jabs and kicks from her womb that awakened her in the night. When it's God, the proof keeps coming, as we watch and wait.Look At It This Way ...He found the little dull town, the dusty street, the right house. In obedience, he went in, stood before the astonished girl, and spoke. An angel's voice, speaking in the accents of Nazareth. Mary was not a feeble girl weak and without spunk, imagination, or initiative. Subsequent action proves that. But she was meek. Never confuse weak with meek. She was meek as Moses was meek -- strong and holy enough to recognize her place under God. Thoughts of what people would say, what Joseph would say, or how she would ever convince them that she had not been unfaithful were instantly set aside. Mission accomplished, the angel left her. Back he flies, past Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, beyond the Southern Cross and the Milky Way, and finally to the firmament of his native world where the will of the God of all those heavens and firmaments is always done, and always done perfectly. He brought back a message: On that planet, in Galilee, in a town called Nazareth, in the house to which God had sent him, the girl named Mary had said yes. Elisabeth Elliot A Final Thought:The whole premise of Christianity is beyond understanding a God who became man, a man who became our perfect sacrifice. Do we always have to understand in order to obey?
Selections from Luke 1
The angel Gabriel was sent by God ... to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph.... Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name JESUS.... Mary asked the angel, How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man? The angel replied to her: The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the holy child to be born will be called the Son of God.... For nothing will be impossible with God. Consider me the Lord's slave, said Mary. May it be done to me according to your word. Try reading this passage, not in the light of Christmas, but in the darkness of the years before it. Put yourself in the room with Mary. Listen to what the angel is asking her to believe. Would you be afraid? Yes. Upset? Yes. Would you be able to say ... yes? How do we know whether something we've seen, felt, or heard is really from God? What proof did Mary have once her eyes readjusted to the now dim-looking sunlight, once her heart rate slowed down, once the boom of the angel's voice gave way to the whistle of a songbird? Nothing except a pretty good hunch. But as she waited, little things began to happen. Waves of morning sickness. Jabs and kicks from her womb that awakened her in the night. When it's God, the proof keeps coming, as we watch and wait.Look At It This Way ...He found the little dull town, the dusty street, the right house. In obedience, he went in, stood before the astonished girl, and spoke. An angel's voice, speaking in the accents of Nazareth. Mary was not a feeble girl weak and without spunk, imagination, or initiative. Subsequent action proves that. But she was meek. Never confuse weak with meek. She was meek as Moses was meek -- strong and holy enough to recognize her place under God. Thoughts of what people would say, what Joseph would say, or how she would ever convince them that she had not been unfaithful were instantly set aside. Mission accomplished, the angel left her. Back he flies, past Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, beyond the Southern Cross and the Milky Way, and finally to the firmament of his native world where the will of the God of all those heavens and firmaments is always done, and always done perfectly. He brought back a message: On that planet, in Galilee, in a town called Nazareth, in the house to which God had sent him, the girl named Mary had said yes. Elisabeth Elliot A Final Thought:The whole premise of Christianity is beyond understanding a God who became man, a man who became our perfect sacrifice. Do we always have to understand in order to obey?
Friday 20 February 2009
JESUS ALSO WEPT
JESUS ALSO WEPT
The Lord is touched by the feelings of our infirmities. He also wept and shed tears. The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept" in John 11: 35. We hear this verse quoted often but sometimes do not understandthe full significance and revelation of God's compassion. Jesus lovedMary, Martha and Lazareth, and he also loves us. When He heard of the sickness which Lazarus was experiencing, he stayed two days longer in the place where he had received the message instead of going at the time heheard the news. Jesus said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for theglory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby."--Jn. 11: 4, When Jesus told his disciples they would be going to Judea, they protested, as they knew the Jews there had been looking for Jesus, wanting to stone him. He told them that Lazarus had fallen asleep, but he would go that he might awaken him out of sleep. Jesus spoke to them of the death of Lazareth, but they thought he was speaking oftaking a rest in sleep. Then Jesus told them plainly that Lazarus was dead. Mary and Martha both declared that their brother would not have died if Jesus had been there. Martha went out to meet Jesus on the road and expressed faith in her brother's resurrection at the judgment and also confessed that she believed Jesus to be Christ when he proclaimed to her that "he was the resurrection and the life." The divine side of Jesus knew that he was going to bring Lazarus back from the grave, but his human side was deeply moved and visibly distressed when he saw the sisters and those who had come out from Jerusalem weeping to share in their sorrow. Jesus also wept with them. His love for Lazareth was great and he was moved at the grief of those who loved Lazarus also. These seemed to be focused on the earthly aspect of the death of Lazarus and did not see things as Jesus saw them as to Himbeing the resurrection and life who was able to call forth Lazarus from the dead. Many believeJesus also wept at the unbelief of the people who did not understanding that He could call forthlife at any time, as He was the resurrection and the life. Many today still do not believein our risen Savior and that he has power to give new life and hope. Jesus also shed tears, but knew that Lazarus would live again and his resurrection would glorify the Father. We are never told not to weep at the death of Christian friends or loved ones, but we are told not to weep in the same way as those who have no hope. The Apostle Paul told us to comfort ourselves with the words of Jesus, who will descend from heaven and call forth the righteous dead in Christ. Those who are aliveand remain will also be caught up to meet Him in the clouds. And so shall we ever be with the Lord. We are comforted, along with Paul, in our Christian hopebut sorrowful over those who refuse to accept Christ or who turn theirback on God and go back into sin. Paul rejoiced over those who were rejoicingbut wept over those whose eyes were fixed on the earthly, rather than theheavenly. We see from God's holy Word that those who go through life rejoicing overthe things of the flesh will weep when they face the Lord in judgment. Weare to rejoice in our blessed hope and know that He will one day transform ourlowly bodies into a glorious body like unto His body. It will be a gloriousprivilege for those who hear the Son of God say, "come you who are blessed of my Father and enter into the Kingdom prepared for you." God will wipe awayall tears and there will be peace, joy, and love, forevermore. May we see the love and compassion of Jesus in Scripture and understandhow much he cares for each person. John stressed in his gospel that we have aGod who cares. The Greeks had a concept of a God with no emotions or involvement with humans which was false. We see a God of compassion, one who experienced sorrow,and other feelings. We do not have to be afraid to reveal our innermost feelings to the Lord. He knows and understands because He also experienced emotions and cares for His own. His love will never fail and is the greatest love of all. When Satan tries to discourage and cause doubt, we can tell him we serve a God who cares. If you're sad or brokenhearted today, take your cares to Jesus. He is the menderof broken hearts and will give peace and joy which the world cannot give.Remember, tears are a language which God understands. "Jesus never fails!" Blessings In Christ,Jo Ann Kelly © 2009, 2003J. P.'s Inspirationshttp://www.my. homewithgod. com/jpinspiratio ns/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits intact,for non-profit ministering purposes *^*^*^^*^^*^ ^*^*^*^*^ *^*^*^*
~JESUS IS TOUCHED BY OUR FEELINGS~ Our Lord is touched by the feelings of our infirmitiesFor mankind he was wounded and bore the stripes,He knows the deepest sorrows and woes of our hearts,He alone was willing to bear our grief and lay down his life. He wept at the tomb of Lazarus with a heart full of compassion and loveThere is no other who can take our burdens and give us peace,He is a God of mercy who reigns with power from above,His lovingkindness bestowed to us will never cease. We have one who is with us in the darkness night,His comfort will always be there,He will open blinded eyes and restore spiritual sight,We have a Loving God who will always care. Blessings In Christ,Jo Ann Kelly © 2009, 2003J. P.'s Inspirationshttp://www.my. homewithgod. com/jpinspiratio ns/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits intact,for non-profit ministering purposes *^*^*^^^*^*^ *^*^*^^*^ ^*^Quotes and One-Liners It is not guided missiles but guided morals, that is our great need today. Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.
Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling. - Margaret B. RunbeckIt is not length of life, but depth of life. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Until a man is nothing, God can make nothing out of him.To pay the price of obedience, is to escape the cost of disobedience.If God had wanted us to be permissive, He would have given us the Ten Suggestions. *^*^*^*^*^*^ ^*^*^*
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55: 8 - 11
The Lord is touched by the feelings of our infirmities. He also wept and shed tears. The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept" in John 11: 35. We hear this verse quoted often but sometimes do not understandthe full significance and revelation of God's compassion. Jesus lovedMary, Martha and Lazareth, and he also loves us. When He heard of the sickness which Lazarus was experiencing, he stayed two days longer in the place where he had received the message instead of going at the time heheard the news. Jesus said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for theglory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby."--Jn. 11: 4, When Jesus told his disciples they would be going to Judea, they protested, as they knew the Jews there had been looking for Jesus, wanting to stone him. He told them that Lazarus had fallen asleep, but he would go that he might awaken him out of sleep. Jesus spoke to them of the death of Lazareth, but they thought he was speaking oftaking a rest in sleep. Then Jesus told them plainly that Lazarus was dead. Mary and Martha both declared that their brother would not have died if Jesus had been there. Martha went out to meet Jesus on the road and expressed faith in her brother's resurrection at the judgment and also confessed that she believed Jesus to be Christ when he proclaimed to her that "he was the resurrection and the life." The divine side of Jesus knew that he was going to bring Lazarus back from the grave, but his human side was deeply moved and visibly distressed when he saw the sisters and those who had come out from Jerusalem weeping to share in their sorrow. Jesus also wept with them. His love for Lazareth was great and he was moved at the grief of those who loved Lazarus also. These seemed to be focused on the earthly aspect of the death of Lazarus and did not see things as Jesus saw them as to Himbeing the resurrection and life who was able to call forth Lazarus from the dead. Many believeJesus also wept at the unbelief of the people who did not understanding that He could call forthlife at any time, as He was the resurrection and the life. Many today still do not believein our risen Savior and that he has power to give new life and hope. Jesus also shed tears, but knew that Lazarus would live again and his resurrection would glorify the Father. We are never told not to weep at the death of Christian friends or loved ones, but we are told not to weep in the same way as those who have no hope. The Apostle Paul told us to comfort ourselves with the words of Jesus, who will descend from heaven and call forth the righteous dead in Christ. Those who are aliveand remain will also be caught up to meet Him in the clouds. And so shall we ever be with the Lord. We are comforted, along with Paul, in our Christian hopebut sorrowful over those who refuse to accept Christ or who turn theirback on God and go back into sin. Paul rejoiced over those who were rejoicingbut wept over those whose eyes were fixed on the earthly, rather than theheavenly. We see from God's holy Word that those who go through life rejoicing overthe things of the flesh will weep when they face the Lord in judgment. Weare to rejoice in our blessed hope and know that He will one day transform ourlowly bodies into a glorious body like unto His body. It will be a gloriousprivilege for those who hear the Son of God say, "come you who are blessed of my Father and enter into the Kingdom prepared for you." God will wipe awayall tears and there will be peace, joy, and love, forevermore. May we see the love and compassion of Jesus in Scripture and understandhow much he cares for each person. John stressed in his gospel that we have aGod who cares. The Greeks had a concept of a God with no emotions or involvement with humans which was false. We see a God of compassion, one who experienced sorrow,and other feelings. We do not have to be afraid to reveal our innermost feelings to the Lord. He knows and understands because He also experienced emotions and cares for His own. His love will never fail and is the greatest love of all. When Satan tries to discourage and cause doubt, we can tell him we serve a God who cares. If you're sad or brokenhearted today, take your cares to Jesus. He is the menderof broken hearts and will give peace and joy which the world cannot give.Remember, tears are a language which God understands. "Jesus never fails!" Blessings In Christ,Jo Ann Kelly © 2009, 2003J. P.'s Inspirationshttp://www.my. homewithgod. com/jpinspiratio ns/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits intact,for non-profit ministering purposes *^*^*^^*^^*^ ^*^*^*^*^ *^*^*^*
~JESUS IS TOUCHED BY OUR FEELINGS~ Our Lord is touched by the feelings of our infirmitiesFor mankind he was wounded and bore the stripes,He knows the deepest sorrows and woes of our hearts,He alone was willing to bear our grief and lay down his life. He wept at the tomb of Lazarus with a heart full of compassion and loveThere is no other who can take our burdens and give us peace,He is a God of mercy who reigns with power from above,His lovingkindness bestowed to us will never cease. We have one who is with us in the darkness night,His comfort will always be there,He will open blinded eyes and restore spiritual sight,We have a Loving God who will always care. Blessings In Christ,Jo Ann Kelly © 2009, 2003J. P.'s Inspirationshttp://www.my. homewithgod. com/jpinspiratio ns/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits intact,for non-profit ministering purposes *^*^*^^^*^*^ *^*^*^^*^ ^*^Quotes and One-Liners It is not guided missiles but guided morals, that is our great need today. Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.
Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling. - Margaret B. RunbeckIt is not length of life, but depth of life. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Until a man is nothing, God can make nothing out of him.To pay the price of obedience, is to escape the cost of disobedience.If God had wanted us to be permissive, He would have given us the Ten Suggestions. *^*^*^*^*^*^ ^*^*^*
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55: 8 - 11
Pray in the name of Jesus
Pray in the name of Jesus
Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. John 14:14"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present. 1 Corinthians 5:4That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. Philippians 2:10Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:15You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you. John 15:16Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. John 16:24He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will,to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:5-6And if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. Romans 8:17 I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" Jn. 14:6."For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 8:16I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. Mark 9:41Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:" Matthew 28:19And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed. - Mark 6:56Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:2.
Thursday 19 February 2009
ur Goals???
What are Your Goals
Definitions:
Goal: the purpose toward which effort is put forth
Success: the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Scriptures:
Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God , and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Life Application:
Many people fail to achieve health, wealth and other forms of prosperity; they chalk their efforts up as being unsuccessful and feel that they have failed at reaching their goals. Some people live an unfulfilled life because they don’t have any goals. My question to you is, do you have the right goals?
The Christian goal is found in Jesus ’ command to fulfill the Great Commission. We are to follow the instructions Jesus gave to his disciples. These are to be our goals. Through the Word we are told how to achieve success. If you have set out to be successful in achieving your goals, seek ye first the Kingdom of God , and all his righteousness and everything that your heart desires shall be given to you. God Bless!
Definitions:
Goal: the purpose toward which effort is put forth
Success: the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Scriptures:
Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God , and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Life Application:
Many people fail to achieve health, wealth and other forms of prosperity; they chalk their efforts up as being unsuccessful and feel that they have failed at reaching their goals. Some people live an unfulfilled life because they don’t have any goals. My question to you is, do you have the right goals?
The Christian goal is found in Jesus ’ command to fulfill the Great Commission. We are to follow the instructions Jesus gave to his disciples. These are to be our goals. Through the Word we are told how to achieve success. If you have set out to be successful in achieving your goals, seek ye first the Kingdom of God , and all his righteousness and everything that your heart desires shall be given to you. God Bless!
My Manna
My Manna
"The hand of the Lord hath wrought this." Job 12:9.
Several years ago there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world's history.
It was presented to the King of England to blaze in his crown of state.
The King sent it to Amsterdam to be cut.
It was put into the hands of an expert lapidary.
And what do you suppose he did with it?
He took the gem of priceless value, and cut a notch in it.
Then he struck it a hard blow with his instrument, and lo! the superb jewel lay in his hand cleft in twain.
What recklessness!
What wastefulness!
What criminal carelessness!
Not so.
For days and weeks that blow had been studied and planned.
Drawings and models had been made of the gem.
Its quality, its defects, its lines of cleavage had all been studied with minutest care.
The man to whom it was committed was one of the most skillful lapidaries in the world.
Do you say that blow was a mistake?
It was the climax of the lapidary's skill.
When he struck that blow-
- he did the one thing which would bring that gem to its most perfect shapeliness, radiance, and jewelled splendour.
That blow which seemed to ruin the superb precious stone was, in fact, its perfect redemption.
For, from those two halves were wrought the two magnificent gems which the skilled eye of the lapidary saw hidden in the rough, uncut stone as it came from the mine.
Sometimes, God lets a stinging blow fall upon your life.
The blood spurts.
The nerves wince.
The soul cries out in agony.
The blow seems to you an apalling mistake.
But it is not-
- for you are the most priceless jewel in the world to God.
And He is the most skilled lapidary in the universe.
Some day you are to blaze in the diadem of the King.
As you lie in His hand now He knows just how to deal with you.
Not a blow will be permitted to fall upon your shrinking soul but that the love of God permits it, and works out from its depths, blessing and spiritual enrichment unseen, and unthought of by you.
In one of George MacDonald's books occurs this fragment of conversation:
"I wonder why God made me," said Mrs. Faber bitterly. "I'm sure I don't know what was the use of making me!"
"Perhaps not much yet," said Dorothy, "but then He hasn't done with you yet. He is making you now, and you are quarrelling with the process!"
"The hand of the Lord hath wrought this." Job 12:9.
Several years ago there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world's history.
It was presented to the King of England to blaze in his crown of state.
The King sent it to Amsterdam to be cut.
It was put into the hands of an expert lapidary.
And what do you suppose he did with it?
He took the gem of priceless value, and cut a notch in it.
Then he struck it a hard blow with his instrument, and lo! the superb jewel lay in his hand cleft in twain.
What recklessness!
What wastefulness!
What criminal carelessness!
Not so.
For days and weeks that blow had been studied and planned.
Drawings and models had been made of the gem.
Its quality, its defects, its lines of cleavage had all been studied with minutest care.
The man to whom it was committed was one of the most skillful lapidaries in the world.
Do you say that blow was a mistake?
It was the climax of the lapidary's skill.
When he struck that blow-
- he did the one thing which would bring that gem to its most perfect shapeliness, radiance, and jewelled splendour.
That blow which seemed to ruin the superb precious stone was, in fact, its perfect redemption.
For, from those two halves were wrought the two magnificent gems which the skilled eye of the lapidary saw hidden in the rough, uncut stone as it came from the mine.
Sometimes, God lets a stinging blow fall upon your life.
The blood spurts.
The nerves wince.
The soul cries out in agony.
The blow seems to you an apalling mistake.
But it is not-
- for you are the most priceless jewel in the world to God.
And He is the most skilled lapidary in the universe.
Some day you are to blaze in the diadem of the King.
As you lie in His hand now He knows just how to deal with you.
Not a blow will be permitted to fall upon your shrinking soul but that the love of God permits it, and works out from its depths, blessing and spiritual enrichment unseen, and unthought of by you.
In one of George MacDonald's books occurs this fragment of conversation:
"I wonder why God made me," said Mrs. Faber bitterly. "I'm sure I don't know what was the use of making me!"
"Perhaps not much yet," said Dorothy, "but then He hasn't done with you yet. He is making you now, and you are quarrelling with the process!"
Wednesday 18 February 2009
Is Your Ability to See God Blinded?
Is Your Ability to See God Blinded?
Have You Told A Friend or Loved One About: "How's It Going? :-)))™"
Knowing, Believing, & Trusting In God's Word Is The Beginning of theEternal Relationship. ..
Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things . . . —Isaiah40:26
The people of God in Isaiah’s time had blinded their minds’ ability to see Godby looking on the face of idols. But Isaiah made them look up at the heavens;that is, he made them begin to use their power to think and to visualizecorrectly. If we are children of God, we have a tremendous treasure in natureand will realize that it is holy and sacred. We will see God reaching out to usin every wind that blows, every sunrise and sunset, every cloud in the sky,every flower that blooms, and every leaf that fades, if we will only begin touse our blinded thinking to visualize it.
The real test of spiritual focus is being able to bring your mind and thoughtsunder control. Is your mind focused on the face of an idol? Is the idolyourself? Is it your work? Is it your idea of what a servant should be, or maybeyour experience of salvation and sanctification? If so, then your ability to seeGod is blinded. You will be powerless when faced with difficulties and will beforced to endure in darkness. If your power to see has been blinded, don’t lookback on your own experiences, but look to God. It is God you need. Go beyondyourself and away from the faces of your idols and away from everything elsethat has been blinding your thinking. Wake up and accept the ridicule thatIsaiah gave to his people, and deliberately turn your thoughts and your eyes toGod.
One of the reasons for our sense of futility in prayer is that we have lost ourpower to visualize. We can no longer even imagine putting ourselves deliberatelybefore God. It is actually more important to be broken bread and poured-out winein the area of intercession than in our personal contact with others. The powerof visualization is what God gives a saint so that he can go beyond himself andbe firmly placed into relationships he never before experienced.
Groups/Devotionals
Authorized By The Oswald Chambers Publications Association, Ltd.My Utmost for His Highest Daily Devotional is provided by RBC Ministries©2009 RBC Ministries—Grand Rapids, MI 49555-0001------------ --------- -------
"There is no other way under the heavens! Learning how to trust, andcontinuing to trust in God is the only way to get ready for the thingswe're not ready for. Have you NOT learned that vital personal lessonyet?"
Anyone can offer the leftovers. Only those who love God more than anything elsewill serve up the very best for Him. —Joe Stowell
“Take up thy cross and follow Me,”I hear the blessed Savior call;How can I make a lesser sacrificeWhen Jesus gave His all? —Ackley
No sacrifice we make is too great for the One who sacrificed His all.
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
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Is Your Ability to See God Blinded?
Is Your Ability to See God Blinded?
Have You Told A Friend or Loved One About: "How's It Going? :-)))™"
Knowing, Believing, & Trusting In God's Word Is The Beginning of theEternal Relationship. ..
Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things . . . —Isaiah40:26
The people of God in Isaiah’s time had blinded their minds’ ability to see Godby looking on the face of idols. But Isaiah made them look up at the heavens;that is, he made them begin to use their power to think and to visualizecorrectly. If we are children of God, we have a tremendous treasure in natureand will realize that it is holy and sacred. We will see God reaching out to usin every wind that blows, every sunrise and sunset, every cloud in the sky,every flower that blooms, and every leaf that fades, if we will only begin touse our blinded thinking to visualize it.
The real test of spiritual focus is being able to bring your mind and thoughtsunder control. Is your mind focused on the face of an idol? Is the idolyourself? Is it your work? Is it your idea of what a servant should be, or maybeyour experience of salvation and sanctification? If so, then your ability to seeGod is blinded. You will be powerless when faced with difficulties and will beforced to endure in darkness. If your power to see has been blinded, don’t lookback on your own experiences, but look to God. It is God you need. Go beyondyourself and away from the faces of your idols and away from everything elsethat has been blinding your thinking. Wake up and accept the ridicule thatIsaiah gave to his people, and deliberately turn your thoughts and your eyes toGod.
One of the reasons for our sense of futility in prayer is that we have lost ourpower to visualize. We can no longer even imagine putting ourselves deliberatelybefore God. It is actually more important to be broken bread and poured-out winein the area of intercession than in our personal contact with others. The powerof visualization is what God gives a saint so that he can go beyond himself andbe firmly placed into relationships he never before experienced.
Groups/Devotionals
Authorized By The Oswald Chambers Publications Association, Ltd.My Utmost for His Highest Daily Devotional is provided by RBC Ministries©2009 RBC Ministries—Grand Rapids, MI 49555-0001------------ --------- -------
"There is no other way under the heavens! Learning how to trust, andcontinuing to trust in God is the only way to get ready for the thingswe're not ready for. Have you NOT learned that vital personal lessonyet?"
Anyone can offer the leftovers. Only those who love God more than anything elsewill serve up the very best for Him. —Joe Stowell
“Take up thy cross and follow Me,”I hear the blessed Savior call;How can I make a lesser sacrificeWhen Jesus gave His all? —Ackley
No sacrifice we make is too great for the One who sacrificed His all.
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
Tuesday 17 February 2009
Be not Conformed to this World
Be not Conformed to this World
(Rom 12:2 KJV)
And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind,
that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Conformed To fashion alike, i.e. conform to the same pattern, to fashion ones-self according to..
Transformed To be metamorphosed, to be changed. In biology, a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly.
Renewing To be renovated
Mind The intellect. The understanding
Prove To test, to approve, to discern, to examine
Good Good in any sense
Acceptable well-pleasing
Perfect Complete in moral character, full grown
(Exo 23:2a KJV)
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil;
(Deu 18:9 KJV)
When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee,
thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
(John 7:7 KJV)
The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth,
because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.
(John 15:19-20 KJV)
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own:
but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world,
therefore the world hateth you.
{20} Remember the word that I said unto you,
The servant is not greater than his lord.
If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you;
if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
(John 17:14-15 KJV)
I have given them thy word;
and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world,
even as I am not of the world.
{15} I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world,
but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
(1 Cor 3:18-21a KJV)
Let no man deceive himself.
If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world,
let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
{19} For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
{20} And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
{21} Therefore let no man glory in men....
(2 Cor 4:3-4 KJV)
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
{4} In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,
lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
(2 Cor 6:14-18 KJV)
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:
for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?
and what communion hath light with darkness?
{15} And what concord hath Christ with Belial?
or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
{16} And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols?
for ye are the temple of the living God;
as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them;
and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
{17} Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
{18} And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
(Gal 1:3-5 KJV)
Grace be to you and peace from God the Father,
and from our Lord Jesus Christ,
{4} Who gave himself for our sins,
that he might deliver us from this present evil world,
according to the will of God and our Father:
{5} To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(Eph 2:1-10 KJV)
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins:
{2} Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world,
according to the prince of the power of the air,
the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
{3} Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past
in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind;
and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
{4} But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
{5} Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ,
(by grace ye are saved;)
{6} And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
{7} That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace
in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
{8} For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast.
{10} For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
(Eph 4:17-24 KJV)
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord,
that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
{18} Having the understanding darkened,
being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them,
because of the blindness of their heart:
{19} Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness,
to work all uncleanness with greediness.
{20} But ye have not so learned Christ; {21} If so be that ye have heard him,
and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
{22} That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man,
which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
{23} And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
{24} And that ye put on the new man,
which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
(James 4:4 KJV)
Ye adulterers and adulteresses,
know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?
whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
(1 Pet 1:14-16 KJV)
As obedient children,
not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
{15} But as he which hath called you is holy,
so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
{16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
(1 Pet 4:2-5 KJV)
That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men,
but to the will of God.
{3} For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles,
when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine,
revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
{4} Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot,
speaking evil of you:
{5} Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
(2 Pet 1:4-9 KJV)
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises:
that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature,
having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
{5} And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue;
and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance;
and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
{7} And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
{8} For if these things be in you, and abound,
they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
{9} But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off,
and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
(2 Pet 2:19-22 KJV)
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption:
for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
{20} For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world
through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
they are again entangled therein, and overcome,
the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
{21} For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness,
than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
{22} But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb,
The dog is turned to his own vomit again;
and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
(1 John 2:15-17 KJV)
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.
If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
{16} For all that is in the world,
the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,
is not of the Father, but is of the world.
{17} And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof:
but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
(1 John 3:13 KJV)
Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
(1 John 4:4-6 KJV)
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them:
because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
{5} They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world,
and the world heareth them.
{6} We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us;
he that is not of God heareth not us.
Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
(Rom 12:2 KJV)
And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind,
that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Conformed To fashion alike, i.e. conform to the same pattern, to fashion ones-self according to..
Transformed To be metamorphosed, to be changed. In biology, a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly.
Renewing To be renovated
Mind The intellect. The understanding
Prove To test, to approve, to discern, to examine
Good Good in any sense
Acceptable well-pleasing
Perfect Complete in moral character, full grown
(Exo 23:2a KJV)
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil;
(Deu 18:9 KJV)
When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee,
thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
(John 7:7 KJV)
The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth,
because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.
(John 15:19-20 KJV)
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own:
but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world,
therefore the world hateth you.
{20} Remember the word that I said unto you,
The servant is not greater than his lord.
If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you;
if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
(John 17:14-15 KJV)
I have given them thy word;
and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world,
even as I am not of the world.
{15} I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world,
but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
(1 Cor 3:18-21a KJV)
Let no man deceive himself.
If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world,
let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
{19} For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
{20} And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
{21} Therefore let no man glory in men....
(2 Cor 4:3-4 KJV)
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
{4} In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,
lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
(2 Cor 6:14-18 KJV)
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:
for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?
and what communion hath light with darkness?
{15} And what concord hath Christ with Belial?
or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
{16} And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols?
for ye are the temple of the living God;
as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them;
and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
{17} Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
{18} And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
(Gal 1:3-5 KJV)
Grace be to you and peace from God the Father,
and from our Lord Jesus Christ,
{4} Who gave himself for our sins,
that he might deliver us from this present evil world,
according to the will of God and our Father:
{5} To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(Eph 2:1-10 KJV)
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins:
{2} Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world,
according to the prince of the power of the air,
the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
{3} Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past
in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind;
and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
{4} But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
{5} Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ,
(by grace ye are saved;)
{6} And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
{7} That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace
in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
{8} For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast.
{10} For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
(Eph 4:17-24 KJV)
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord,
that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
{18} Having the understanding darkened,
being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them,
because of the blindness of their heart:
{19} Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness,
to work all uncleanness with greediness.
{20} But ye have not so learned Christ; {21} If so be that ye have heard him,
and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
{22} That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man,
which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
{23} And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
{24} And that ye put on the new man,
which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
(James 4:4 KJV)
Ye adulterers and adulteresses,
know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?
whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
(1 Pet 1:14-16 KJV)
As obedient children,
not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
{15} But as he which hath called you is holy,
so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
{16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
(1 Pet 4:2-5 KJV)
That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men,
but to the will of God.
{3} For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles,
when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine,
revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
{4} Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot,
speaking evil of you:
{5} Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
(2 Pet 1:4-9 KJV)
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises:
that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature,
having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
{5} And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue;
and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance;
and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
{7} And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
{8} For if these things be in you, and abound,
they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
{9} But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off,
and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
(2 Pet 2:19-22 KJV)
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption:
for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
{20} For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world
through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
they are again entangled therein, and overcome,
the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
{21} For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness,
than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
{22} But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb,
The dog is turned to his own vomit again;
and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
(1 John 2:15-17 KJV)
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.
If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
{16} For all that is in the world,
the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,
is not of the Father, but is of the world.
{17} And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof:
but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
(1 John 3:13 KJV)
Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
(1 John 4:4-6 KJV)
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them:
because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
{5} They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world,
and the world heareth them.
{6} We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us;
he that is not of God heareth not us.
Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
~REASSURANCE~
~REASSURANCE~
Scripture Reading: II Thessalonians 2: 1-5Paul now specifically aims at assuring his readers that they will not go through the day of the Lord. He had taught them, when personally with them, about this day from the Old Testament (vs. 5). Meanwhile false prophets claiming to speak "by the Spirit" (vs. 2) had entered in teaching that the day of the Lord had already come. A spurious letter, or letters, had arrived claiming Pauline authorship asserting that the Tribulation. was upon the Thessalonians. Had the Lord failed to come for His own?It would be easy for the Thessalonians to conclude that the persecutions they were experiencing were what the prophets of old had predicted. This certainly disturbed their calmness. So much so, that many had even quit their daily occupations (3:10-12). Their lives had certainly been disrupted by eschatological teaching. Paul says that "that day shall not come except there come a falling away first" (KJV). "That day" refers back to the "day of the Lord" of verse two. All texts read "day of the Lord" not "day of Christ." The exact translation of verse three reads "for that day will not be except there come the apostasy first." What apostasy is Paul referring to that must precede the day of the Lord? If it is a general departure from the faith, how does that assure the Thessalonians (and us) that Christians will not go through the day of the Lord? How would we know when the apostasy begins? The basic and simple meaning of the word "apostasy" (verb, aphistemi) is simply departure. (Lk. 2:37; 4:13; 13:27; Acts 12:10; II Cor. 12:8; II Tim. 2:19 etc.). What "departure" had Paul previously taught the Thessalonians about? What departure guarantees them, and us, that believers will not go through the day of the Lord? The answer is in I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The departure of the church from the world satisfies our inquiry. So once again Paul is asserting a pre-tribulational rapture. We can be sure of our safety in this regard.by - Amazing Grace
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THOUGHT TO PONDER THIS WEEK FEBRUARY 8, 2008Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us.Oswald Chambers 2Co 3:4 Such is the confidence which we have through Christ in the presence of God; 2Co 3:5 not that of ourselves we are competent to decide anything by our own reasonings, but our competency comes from God.
Scripture Reading: II Thessalonians 2: 1-5Paul now specifically aims at assuring his readers that they will not go through the day of the Lord. He had taught them, when personally with them, about this day from the Old Testament (vs. 5). Meanwhile false prophets claiming to speak "by the Spirit" (vs. 2) had entered in teaching that the day of the Lord had already come. A spurious letter, or letters, had arrived claiming Pauline authorship asserting that the Tribulation. was upon the Thessalonians. Had the Lord failed to come for His own?It would be easy for the Thessalonians to conclude that the persecutions they were experiencing were what the prophets of old had predicted. This certainly disturbed their calmness. So much so, that many had even quit their daily occupations (3:10-12). Their lives had certainly been disrupted by eschatological teaching. Paul says that "that day shall not come except there come a falling away first" (KJV). "That day" refers back to the "day of the Lord" of verse two. All texts read "day of the Lord" not "day of Christ." The exact translation of verse three reads "for that day will not be except there come the apostasy first." What apostasy is Paul referring to that must precede the day of the Lord? If it is a general departure from the faith, how does that assure the Thessalonians (and us) that Christians will not go through the day of the Lord? How would we know when the apostasy begins? The basic and simple meaning of the word "apostasy" (verb, aphistemi) is simply departure. (Lk. 2:37; 4:13; 13:27; Acts 12:10; II Cor. 12:8; II Tim. 2:19 etc.). What "departure" had Paul previously taught the Thessalonians about? What departure guarantees them, and us, that believers will not go through the day of the Lord? The answer is in I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The departure of the church from the world satisfies our inquiry. So once again Paul is asserting a pre-tribulational rapture. We can be sure of our safety in this regard.by - Amazing Grace
Should this Inspirational be a blessing and encouragement to you, why not send to a friend, coworker or, to your loved one who maybe defending the USA. The Word of God is so needed in our troubled world. It is our heart at GRACE AND THE TRUTH and mission to reach as many people as we possibly can TO SHARE with them the Word of God and all that the Lord Jesus Christ has done for members of the body of Christ.
THOUGHT TO PONDER THIS WEEK FEBRUARY 8, 2008Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us.Oswald Chambers 2Co 3:4 Such is the confidence which we have through Christ in the presence of God; 2Co 3:5 not that of ourselves we are competent to decide anything by our own reasonings, but our competency comes from God.
Monday 16 February 2009
“SECURE POSSESSIONS!”
“SECURE POSSESSIONS!”
DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
“SECURE POSSESSIONS!”
Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
The entire world seems to be in a state of financial collapse. Retirement accounts that seemed to be adequate for the golden years melt like a snowman in 80 degree weather! Those of us who possess the least seem to be the least concerned. Why is that? According to today’s Scripture, it has to do with where our heart is.
Over the years I have heard comments from people who fail to honor God with their giving. They say that they want to wait until; the house sells, they get a raise, they receive their inheritance, they receive their income tax refund and so on it goes. They say that then they will have more to give to the work of the Lord.
Do you recall the incident when Jesus was in the temple courts? He saw rich people putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a widow put in a very small amount. Jesus commented that the woman had put in more than all of the others. They gave out of their surplus, but she gave out of what little she had to live on. Read about it in Luke 21:1-4.
It is a tragedy that many individuals—even some churches—place more confidence in the treasures of this world—that will pass away, than in heavenly treasures that will last forever and forever.
It is time for a heart examination: What treasures mean the most to you? Where are your treasures being stored? One second into eternity, what treasures will have the most value?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
DAILY-E-VOTIONAL BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
“SECURE POSSESSIONS!”
Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
The entire world seems to be in a state of financial collapse. Retirement accounts that seemed to be adequate for the golden years melt like a snowman in 80 degree weather! Those of us who possess the least seem to be the least concerned. Why is that? According to today’s Scripture, it has to do with where our heart is.
Over the years I have heard comments from people who fail to honor God with their giving. They say that they want to wait until; the house sells, they get a raise, they receive their inheritance, they receive their income tax refund and so on it goes. They say that then they will have more to give to the work of the Lord.
Do you recall the incident when Jesus was in the temple courts? He saw rich people putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a widow put in a very small amount. Jesus commented that the woman had put in more than all of the others. They gave out of their surplus, but she gave out of what little she had to live on. Read about it in Luke 21:1-4.
It is a tragedy that many individuals—even some churches—place more confidence in the treasures of this world—that will pass away, than in heavenly treasures that will last forever and forever.
It is time for a heart examination: What treasures mean the most to you? Where are your treasures being stored? One second into eternity, what treasures will have the most value?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
Daily Golden Footprints
Daily Golden Footprints
Harsh Words
Have you ever been guilty of speaking to your wife or children more harshly than anyone else? Some people think that I should be able to act like a feel around my family. I have to ask you to think about it. Is that fair? You are supposed to love them the most and yet you treat them like you love them the least. If you think about it, it is unfair. It is kind of like when you are driving in a car when someone pulls out in from of you. The driver yells at the other driver or curses him. Did it do any good for the bad driver with the windows closed and their backs turned? Only the person in the front seat was subject to that outburst. They didn’t do anything. Is that fair?
Another thing I have to remind you of is that the harsh words that you might speak set your person into the course of action that line up with the words that you spoke. First of all, they have been proven scientifically that negative words and emotions are unhealthy for your physical body.
Speaking your words in faith aloud is called framing your world. You will be building a frame for your actions as you become doers of the Word. Think about the harsh words that you are saying to those you love. Do you really want them all to come to pass? (Rom 4:17… and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
Do you really believe them? Another thing is I have heard people say, well, they should love me, why should I have to work at being so polite around them? Please, that is a poor excuse. The ones that you love deserve your effort at politeness more than anyone else. If a man told you that he was madly in love with you, then said to you what a dumb idiot you are, would you believe that he was madly in love with you?
We are instructed to live peaceably together. (Romans 12:18) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Harsh Words stir up anger and begin wars. (Proverbs 15:1) A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.(Proverbs 15:2) The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
It is important that we watch our words. (Ephesians 5:4) Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Words are important. They are what we live according to. What you say is what you get. (Matthew 4:4) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Corrupt=means impairment of integrity. When you allow your words to be corrupted, you impair your integrity. (Ephesians 4:29) Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. You are commanded to only allow good words come forth from your mouth which will be found good for the use of edification and minister only grace to those you hear it. Harsh words never help.
When I was first married many years ago, the Lord led me to this scripture. (Ephesians 4:26) Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath. You see, you will have differences of opinion, but differences can be expressed without anger, harshness, or rudeness. And if you do find your temper rising, be sure to forgive each other before you go to bed. Do not ever let it hang on and hang on. Let it go. Anger which is left to fester will turn to bitterness.
Unresolved anger between husband and wife can hinder prayers from being answered. (1 Peter 3:7) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Acting on the Word is critical, but re-acting properly is just as important. (1 Peter 3:8) Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. (1 Peter 3:9) Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
You reap what you sow. You sow the word of God in a courteous manner, then that is what you will reap.
In Him,
Prophetess Frances Lloyd
www.dailygoldenfoot prints.com
footprints@dailygol denfootprints. com
Personal Note to our precious subscribers: I want to give thanks to the Lord for all that He has done for us in recent weeks. I praise Him for His Healing touch in my abdomen where he healed and removed the mass that doctors had reported was definitely there before the surgery and gone after they got in there to operate. I thank the Lord that I am cancer free according to the promises of God and the surgeon’s tests
I thank God that He has provided for all our financial needs these weeks that I have been fighting this illness and going through this major surgery and difficult recovery. I thank Him for healing more each day my incision which had burst open just after the staples came out. Praise God, after only four weeks it is already half way closed up. When it started it was several inches long and five inches deep. It has closed more than halfway already. It is my understanding that it can take a year or more to heal normally. With God’s help it is only a few weeks! The doctors recommend bed rest for a few more weeks to allow this to completely recover from all this. I thank God for His continual help in meeting this budget and any extra expenses incurred each month. This month in addition to the medical expenses and regular bills, our main computer went down. The mother board was fried. Praise God, because of God’s faithfulness, it is now replaced. The Lord supernaturally supplied us a new computer so you won’t miss your daily Rhema of encouragement. Agree with us that we will be able to retrieve all of the information from the old computer. We still have to maintain monthly budgets plus extras from this physical battle. If you would like to help with this, please use www.PayPal.com or write Frances Lloyd, 211 Northgate, Waxahachie, Tx 75165.
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Harsh Words
Have you ever been guilty of speaking to your wife or children more harshly than anyone else? Some people think that I should be able to act like a feel around my family. I have to ask you to think about it. Is that fair? You are supposed to love them the most and yet you treat them like you love them the least. If you think about it, it is unfair. It is kind of like when you are driving in a car when someone pulls out in from of you. The driver yells at the other driver or curses him. Did it do any good for the bad driver with the windows closed and their backs turned? Only the person in the front seat was subject to that outburst. They didn’t do anything. Is that fair?
Another thing I have to remind you of is that the harsh words that you might speak set your person into the course of action that line up with the words that you spoke. First of all, they have been proven scientifically that negative words and emotions are unhealthy for your physical body.
Speaking your words in faith aloud is called framing your world. You will be building a frame for your actions as you become doers of the Word. Think about the harsh words that you are saying to those you love. Do you really want them all to come to pass? (Rom 4:17… and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
Do you really believe them? Another thing is I have heard people say, well, they should love me, why should I have to work at being so polite around them? Please, that is a poor excuse. The ones that you love deserve your effort at politeness more than anyone else. If a man told you that he was madly in love with you, then said to you what a dumb idiot you are, would you believe that he was madly in love with you?
We are instructed to live peaceably together. (Romans 12:18) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Harsh Words stir up anger and begin wars. (Proverbs 15:1) A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.(Proverbs 15:2) The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
It is important that we watch our words. (Ephesians 5:4) Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Words are important. They are what we live according to. What you say is what you get. (Matthew 4:4) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Corrupt=means impairment of integrity. When you allow your words to be corrupted, you impair your integrity. (Ephesians 4:29) Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. You are commanded to only allow good words come forth from your mouth which will be found good for the use of edification and minister only grace to those you hear it. Harsh words never help.
When I was first married many years ago, the Lord led me to this scripture. (Ephesians 4:26) Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath. You see, you will have differences of opinion, but differences can be expressed without anger, harshness, or rudeness. And if you do find your temper rising, be sure to forgive each other before you go to bed. Do not ever let it hang on and hang on. Let it go. Anger which is left to fester will turn to bitterness.
Unresolved anger between husband and wife can hinder prayers from being answered. (1 Peter 3:7) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Acting on the Word is critical, but re-acting properly is just as important. (1 Peter 3:8) Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. (1 Peter 3:9) Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
You reap what you sow. You sow the word of God in a courteous manner, then that is what you will reap.
In Him,
Prophetess Frances Lloyd
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Personal Note to our precious subscribers: I want to give thanks to the Lord for all that He has done for us in recent weeks. I praise Him for His Healing touch in my abdomen where he healed and removed the mass that doctors had reported was definitely there before the surgery and gone after they got in there to operate. I thank the Lord that I am cancer free according to the promises of God and the surgeon’s tests
I thank God that He has provided for all our financial needs these weeks that I have been fighting this illness and going through this major surgery and difficult recovery. I thank Him for healing more each day my incision which had burst open just after the staples came out. Praise God, after only four weeks it is already half way closed up. When it started it was several inches long and five inches deep. It has closed more than halfway already. It is my understanding that it can take a year or more to heal normally. With God’s help it is only a few weeks! The doctors recommend bed rest for a few more weeks to allow this to completely recover from all this. I thank God for His continual help in meeting this budget and any extra expenses incurred each month. This month in addition to the medical expenses and regular bills, our main computer went down. The mother board was fried. Praise God, because of God’s faithfulness, it is now replaced. The Lord supernaturally supplied us a new computer so you won’t miss your daily Rhema of encouragement. Agree with us that we will be able to retrieve all of the information from the old computer. We still have to maintain monthly budgets plus extras from this physical battle. If you would like to help with this, please use www.PayPal.com or write Frances Lloyd, 211 Northgate, Waxahachie, Tx 75165.
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