Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path (Psalm 119 v. 105). Christ the true light that lighteth the heart of everyone: The Lord is merciful and gracious, long suffering and abounding in goodness. God is love, patient and kind. He is righteous in judgment. Grace and truth came from the Lord Jesus Christ whose glory fills the sky. Christ came to earth to save us not only from our past sin, but also from the sins that we commit daily.
He wants His children to be conformed to his goodness and to have a Christ-like attitude. By the power of Christ were the foundations of the Earth laid. When He formed the world, He had us in mind. God's Word should linger like a fragrance in our hearts, so much so that we enjoy every moment of the time that we spend studying His word. God is honored when we make spending time with Him a priority and our chief delight.
So as we run the race that is set before us, let us look unto Jesus our King of Kings, our Lord of Lords and our Chief Shepherd.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Be Ye Holy For I Am Holy
"Be ye holy for I am holy," says the Lord. It's a joy and a delight to serve God, not a duty. To love God is to honor Him and beholding Him in His splendor of Holiness lets us want to be more like His son the Lord Jesus Christ. We want to worship and adore Him for who He is, the Holy One in whom we delight and through whom we are filled daily with the Holy Spirit as we serve with joy our Lord and Savior.
Things may be difficult at times, but our aim will be to reach higher ground, and we will succeed. Lord help us to live for you alone and our prayer will be search me O God and know my heart...see if there is any wicked ways in me, and lead me in life everlasting. Then, and only then, can we reflect the life of Christ and be filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Christ Jesus our Lord. As we exercise kindness through Christ who governs our lives, may others see His light in our lives and come to know our Savior.
Things may be difficult at times, but our aim will be to reach higher ground, and we will succeed. Lord help us to live for you alone and our prayer will be search me O God and know my heart...see if there is any wicked ways in me, and lead me in life everlasting. Then, and only then, can we reflect the life of Christ and be filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Christ Jesus our Lord. As we exercise kindness through Christ who governs our lives, may others see His light in our lives and come to know our Savior.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Paul's Confidence in God
2 Cor. 4:7, 5-10. The situation at this time in Corinth was such that Paul found it necessary to speak about himself. While bringing the gospel of salvation to them, he does so with humility and sincerity. Paul shows himself with weakness, but through grace and the power of the God whom he serves, he found strength. His strength was made perfect in weakness.
In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul was given a thorn in the flesh. We may make guesses of what it was, but whether it was caused him poor eyesight or pain in the thigh, Lord knows. He did not allow it to be put in the scriptures. Paul said, "There was given to me a thorn in the flesh. The messenger of Satan to buffet me, less I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Paul response was "Most gladly will I glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Satan tried to work in Paul's weakness to destroy his confidence in God, to discourage him, and distract him from his work. Satan is also at work in our troubles to try to destroy our confidence in God. However, the Lord is at work through our pain to accomplish His good work in us.
God does not want us to be conceited, but He wants us to keep our eyes on Him. Not self-seeking, not doing our own thing, but trust in the power of our God. Paul has the assurance that God has given him. "My grace is sufficient for thee."
May the God of all comfort, who comfort us in all our trials, comfort you, as we are about to enter the final days of this wonderful season of the year when we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul was given a thorn in the flesh. We may make guesses of what it was, but whether it was caused him poor eyesight or pain in the thigh, Lord knows. He did not allow it to be put in the scriptures. Paul said, "There was given to me a thorn in the flesh. The messenger of Satan to buffet me, less I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Paul response was "Most gladly will I glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Satan tried to work in Paul's weakness to destroy his confidence in God, to discourage him, and distract him from his work. Satan is also at work in our troubles to try to destroy our confidence in God. However, the Lord is at work through our pain to accomplish His good work in us.
God does not want us to be conceited, but He wants us to keep our eyes on Him. Not self-seeking, not doing our own thing, but trust in the power of our God. Paul has the assurance that God has given him. "My grace is sufficient for thee."
May the God of all comfort, who comfort us in all our trials, comfort you, as we are about to enter the final days of this wonderful season of the year when we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Put On the Whole Armor of God
The Bible says, in Ephesians 6:11-18, that we as Christians, should put on the whole armor of God: and stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness, of the World, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of Righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and Supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all Saints; When we are saved we receive the holy Spirit; yet it is possible for Christians to give the devil a foot hold in there life. But if we are filled with the Holy Spirit, there will be no place for the devil. to be completely Surrendered; to the will of God: through faith, in His Son, we can be more than conquers; through Christ our Lord and Savor, who gave His Life so that we could be set free. Look only to the Lord, there is power in His Name, you can be victorious; over the Challenges, of life.
We are not alone we were bought with a price, the Lord Jesus said that He will never leave or forsake us: the God that gives us Salvation; also Sealed us with the Holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption, of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory. God loves us; and wants the best for us, that is why He gave His best for us; the gift of His Son,the Lord Jesus Christ. Its a joy to serve Him.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of Righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and Supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all Saints; When we are saved we receive the holy Spirit; yet it is possible for Christians to give the devil a foot hold in there life. But if we are filled with the Holy Spirit, there will be no place for the devil. to be completely Surrendered; to the will of God: through faith, in His Son, we can be more than conquers; through Christ our Lord and Savor, who gave His Life so that we could be set free. Look only to the Lord, there is power in His Name, you can be victorious; over the Challenges, of life.
We are not alone we were bought with a price, the Lord Jesus said that He will never leave or forsake us: the God that gives us Salvation; also Sealed us with the Holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption, of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory. God loves us; and wants the best for us, that is why He gave His best for us; the gift of His Son,the Lord Jesus Christ. Its a joy to serve Him.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Life is Filled With Lots of Important Questions
Some questions are very serious - but the most important question should be about your soul's salvation. Your relationship with God is very important, because everything else is temporary. If it was not for the love of God, life would be meaningless; our relationship with God lasts forever. So your most important question should be about God. When God formed the world He did it from nothing, and out of nothing came this big beautiful World. God spoke the world into being.
God formed human being, with His own hands, and breathed into His nostrils the breath of life. Each of us became a living soul. Not a higher animal, but human beings. We were made in the likeness of God. We have personalities, we make better choices, we can distinguish right from wrong. We can also have compassion on the ones who wronged us. We can love and feed our enemies. We are God's masterpiece. We are fearfully and wonderfully made.
God formed human being, with His own hands, and breathed into His nostrils the breath of life. Each of us became a living soul. Not a higher animal, but human beings. We were made in the likeness of God. We have personalities, we make better choices, we can distinguish right from wrong. We can also have compassion on the ones who wronged us. We can love and feed our enemies. We are God's masterpiece. We are fearfully and wonderfully made.
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