Saturday, June 21, 2014
Christ Himself Has Suffered, Being Tempted, He Is Able To Aid Those Who Are Tempted
1Corinthians 10:12-13, Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but as is common to Man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape. What Paul is saying, is that no Christian experience is unique, all temptation is common to Man and there is no reason to think otherwise. [even though when we are in that situation; it is hard to think about others, but thank God the power of prayer is a defense against temptation.
There are no permanent way to escape or avoid temptation: But you can ask God to make you sensitive to the devils trap at all times. because some times they can be very subtle, So for us to discern the different ways that he can trap us, we need spiritual eyes; which come only through the Lord Jesus Christ, whose being there; and taught His disciples, in the Sermon on the Mount; in Matthew 6:13, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. and Matthew 26: 41,Watch and, that ye enter not into temptation: God is able to help you. He already knew the outcome.
Sometimes we are tempted when we are out of God’s will. When David, Sin he was at the wrong place, at the wrong time, he should have led his troop to the battle field; because he was the head of the army. When Basheba was called to come to the king,She knew that she had a husband, whom she should have been loyal to. And A God, who said that adultery is wrong. She stoop as low as she could, under the wrong authority. God new what Abraham would have done. He knew the heart of Men. But how else would Abraham grow Strong in faith. knowing that he pleased God and God was glorified in the decision he made.
Monday, June 9, 2014
God Raised Esther To A Royal Position To Save Her People
Ester 1: 1-22,King Ahasuerus made a feast, according to there Law: Queen Vashti, also made a feast for the women; The King sat on his Throne, and showed off all his gold, silver and riches of his glorious Kingdom And the splendor of his excellent majesty for many days,about one hundred and eighth days. when those were completed he made a feast; they serve drinks in golden vessels. 10, On the seventh day when the King’s heart was merry, he want to show off his beautiful Queen; but Queen Vashti refuse to come; at the King’s command. The King was furious and his anger burn within him
Then the King said to the wise Men who understood the times; for so was the King’s manner to ward Law and judgment. They all agree that Queen Vashti, should be replaced,and her royal position was taken from her. God raised up a young Woman to the Position to save her people. God uses unlikely people in unusual situation.if we put our thrust in Him, God Can see us through very bad situations. Even under difficult circumstances,God is in charge.Thrust Him.
It does not pay to have a have bad temper, it cause a person make mistakes.don’t make hasty decision,whisper a prayer to God.Even kings makes mistakes
This King in this little story, had a very bad temper, but he loved his Mother.he was very close to his sister; but he loved his horse; one day the horse got sick. he was worried, so he said anyone bring news to me that my horse is dead will be hanged instantly. The horse grew worst, and concern grew, one morning the workers found the horse dead;they were sad, who will tell our master,that the horse is dead? it must be done, said everyone. The youngest said I will go, Now he went to the King who demanded, is the horse dead? the young said, Sir, the horse is lying down, he does not move, he has no strength, he does eat, he does not drink, he has no breath.The King said then he must be dead then; the young man said, your Majesty has Spoken truly It is you Sir, who have announced this fact.