Worship

 

Worship

John 4:23,24

“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and truth.”

A true worshiper is someone who acknowledges and praises God with their whole being, including their mind, heart, and actions. This involves understanding God’s character and His revelation, as well as living a life that reflects that understanding.

Worshiping in Spirit means having a deep spiritual connection, experiencing God’s presence and responding in faith.

Worshiping in truth involves understanding God’s truth as revealed in scripture and through His character and living accordingly. Giving God our deepest affection and highest praise. Being obedient to God’s commands because we love Him and desire to honor Him.

We must actively seek God’s presence and desire to be in communication with Him. God is worthy of our worship and we cannot do anything without Him.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Watchfulness

 

Watchfulness

Mark 13:34-37

“It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming -in the evening at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster- lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to all; Watch!”

Only God knows when that day will come when Jesus returns and rapture some up and leave some behind. I pray that you are not left behind.  Jesus tells us to be watchful and to mind our business. He gave each of us a job to do and we must do it to the best of our ability. He does not give us free time to sleep on the job or go out and party until you can’t focus on the job at hand. The one thing He asks of us is to watch! That doesn’t mean we can’t physically sleep, it means we must be spiritually aware of what we are doing and how we are presenting ourselves to Him and to others. We must watch our lifestyle, watch our speech, watch our manners, watch our time spent with Him. Be all that we can be for Christ and when He comes, He will take us home to be with Him. Watch and be ready!

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Victory

 

Victory

I Corinthians 15:57, I John 5:4

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 15:57

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.” I John 5:4

There are times when we are faced with obstacles in our lives. It may be a diagnosis from our doctor, or a confrontation with friends or families. Whatever the case may be, our faith in Jesus Christ will give us the victory we need. We must have confidence that God will see us through whatever problems we face.

If we live under the circumstance and allow it to drag us down into depression or fearfulness, then we won’t get anywhere. On the other hand, if we live above the circumstance, then we believe that everything will turn out right and the victory is ours from the Lord.

Our faith in God is our number one resource for overcoming the world.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Truth

 

Truth

John 14:6, John 17:17, Ephesians 4:14,15

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

Jesus’ prayer to God for His disciples. “Sanctify them by Your truth, Your word is truth.” John 17:17

“That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head – Christ. Ephesians 4:14,15

We are living in a world full of deceit and scams. We have trouble discerning what is truth and what is not true. There are those who steal our identities, those who rob us of our bank account, those who outrightly lie to our face. This all sounds so discouraging, but this is not the end of the world. This world is just a passing through to the next world and knowing God’s truth is a step into the heavenly world. How can we know God’s truth if we are not studying His words? His words are the only truth that will set us free. We must pray for discernment between right and wrong. We must always be truthful to each other and live a life of truth in love for one another. As Jesus is our Savior, we must be truthful in our lives and a good example to others.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Trust

 

Trust

Psalm 37:3-5

“Trust in the Lord and do good. Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:3-5

“Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Do not fret, it only causes harm.” Psalm 37:7-8

We as humans try to fight our own battles, and it gets us nowhere. When we put our trust in the Lord and allow Him to protect us and fight our battles for us, things turn out so much better. God is so faithful to us, that it is beyond our comprehension. He never leaves us, He knows what is best for us, and He obtains victory over every battle we face. Why not let Him do what He does best. Trust Him and you will find peace in the trusting. When we commit our way to the Lord, our desires will be met, and we will rejoice knowing that God is good all the time.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Temperance

 

Temperance

I Thessalonians 5:6-8

“Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet of salvation.” I Thessalonians 5:6-8

Temperance means the absence of alcoholic drink. It is the quality of moderation or self-restraint. Self-control is one of the hardest things to maintain in our life. It is the form of wanting something that you know you shouldn’t have but unless you have self-control, you will have it anyway. God wants us to work on that and hand over control to Him. If you are having trouble giving up something you know you shouldn’t have, whether it be alcohol, drugs, sugar, chocolate, or anything that hinders your body, then God wants you to know that your body belongs to Him and He wants to help you overcome the urge to fill it with unhealthy things.

Putting on the breastplate of faith and love, means trusting in the Lord to do what is best for you. It means to surrender yourself to God and allow Him to work in you and develop you as His dearly beloved child. Put on the Helmet of Salvation and focus on God and what His purpose is in you. He has a plan for each of us and that is not to harm us or our bodies.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Stewardship

 

Stewardship

I Corinthians 4:2, 2 Corinthians 9:6,7

“Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” I Corinthians 4:2

“But this I say, He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

There are many ways to become a good steward and many ways to give. There are some who are prayer warriors. They excel in praying for others when they may or may not be able to give of their time. There are those who visit the sick, the widows and fulfill their needs by helping with food and other necessities. There are those who seek out the homeless and provide comfort for them in the way of food and blankets. There are some who visit the shut-ins and read the Bible to them or sing songs of praise with them. The list is endless and if done with a kind, tender, willing heart, it will come back to you in bountiful ways. God always sees to our needs while we are tending to others’ needs. We must not be lazy in serving the Lord but work abundantly to bring others to Christ.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Steadfastness

 

Steadfastness

I Corinthians 15:58

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance, for you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:2-24

How do we separate what the Lord wants from us, from what man wants of us? That has been my question for some time. When I find myself overworking and feeling overwhelmed, I must take a step back and reassess my priorities. Is what I am doing, my ministry for the Lord or am I trying to please mankind. Our goal should be to please God and be obedient to His word.

The Litmus test would be questions like this:

Is what I am doing, out of love for the Lord, or is it out of obligation to man?

Am I doing it with a willing heart?

Is my attitude in the right place?

Whatever we do, we must do it from the heart, for the Lord, always abounding in the work of the Lord.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Sincerity

 

Sincerity

Philippians 1:9,10

“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ.” Philippians 1:9,10

It is true that the more knowledge we obtain, the more we learn to discern between right and wrong. We learn to excel in whatever we do. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 8:7 “But as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you – see that you excel in this act of grace also.”

As we excel we strive more to become pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us His precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” 2 Peter 1:3-4

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Righteousness

 

Righteousness

Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

The dictionary describes righteousness as being morally right or justifiable. In the Bible, righteousness refers to being in right standing with God, being pure morally inward and outward conforming to His law. This is something we cannot earn but is given to believers through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not just being moral, but it is also in having a relationship with God. Living a life that reflects God’s will.

God’s provision, His punishment of the wicked, His forgiveness of sins, and His calling people to seek Him and His kingdom are examples of God’s righteousness.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Resolution

 

Resolution

Ephesians 6:10-18

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of this dark age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.

As we continue to read this scripture, it reminds us to live in truth, be right with God. Having read the scripture, receiving peace. Put your faith in God in which you receive salvation. Study the Word of God and always pray in earnest for the fight and for others.

We must always be ready to stand up for God, knowing He will fight our fights for us. He will always turn a battle into a victory. He has already won the victory over Satan and He will be with us to win the victory over the wicked things on this earth.

Resolve within your heart now to live for Christ in truth and righteousness. Having faith that God works out all things to the good.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Reading The Bible

 

Reading the Bible

John 5:39, Psalm 1:2, Psalm 119:97

“You search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.” John 5:39

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2

“Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all day.” Psalm 119:97

There is no greater book in all the earth than the Bible. It is Basic instructions before leaving earth. When we read God’s Word, we must look for God in it. He is all over the pages and it is an introduction to who He is and who His Son, Jesus Christ is.

It is one thing to say “I have read the book from cover to cover” but to say you know what you read is a different story. Reading the Bible is a learning lesson every time you read it, there is no getting around learning something new every time it is read. When God feels your heart is ready, He will reveal it to you. When you are in distress, go to God’s word. When you need healing, God’s words will heal you. When you need patience, God gives it to you in His word. God has an answer for everything in His word. All we need is Faith, trust and understanding and God will reveal all those things to you in His word.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Purity

 

Purity

2 Timothy 2:22, Matthew 5:27-32

“Flee also youthful lusts, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 2 Timothy 2:22.

“You shall not commit adultery, But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:28

When you find your mind, your eyes wandering down a path where you know it shouldn’t go, it is better to take your attention elsewhere. Even if it means to walk the opposite direction to get to where you might be going.

We mustn’t let Satan occupy our minds with unwanted thoughts that would cause us to sin. It is better to go out of our way to avoid these temptations than it would be to fall into sin and condemn ourselves to hell.

If you are caught in a situation that seems impossible to get out, God is the Father of impossibilities. Nothing is impossible for Him and He will show you the way out. Reach out to Him, He will mend your relationship with your spouse and will destroy the relationship that you should not be in.

Many temptations look pleasant to the eye but in the end will lead to destruction. Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace. Stay in tuned with God and keep yourself pure.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Pure Thinking

 

Pure Thinking

Philippians 4:8

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

According to the National Science Foundation, 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% of our thoughts are repetitive. That is anywhere from 5,000 to 40,000 negative thoughts a day. I always thought I was a positive person until I took time to capture my thoughts and count how many times I spoke negative words. That didn’t count the ones I thought but didn’t speak. You would be amazed at how many negative thoughts you had if you did the same.

Try practicing Philippians 4:8 and you will discover how hard that is. So let us look at what is true; We are creations of God, Jesus died for us, He has a plan for us. What is noble; God’s word is noble and just. Obedience to His word is noble. What is pure; A newborn baby, a newly bloomed flower is lovely, what is of good report; The Good News, A saved sinner, Jesus loves me. This list can go on and on and when we practice this we can lift others up in praise and bring positivity in not only in our own thoughts but in the lives of others. Let us strive to take our thoughts captive and bring more positivity into our life.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Prayer

 

Prayer

Luke 11, 1-13, Ephesians 6:18

“Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.” Ephesians 11:2-4

“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

Prayer is a conversation with God. It is not a ritual which must be done on our knees or in any certain place. It is a face-to-face talk with God and can be done anywhere, at any time, night or day. He is in all places and can be seen in all creations. We do not worship the creations but the Creator. God hears our every prayer.

Supplication is an earnest and humble plea to God made from the heart. It is to state a need or a plea for help in a stressful time. It is a time we are asking for favor or grace from God. We must lay our prayers at Jesus’ feet and humbly walk away, knowing God will answer our prayer and see to our every need.

If you haven’t been talking to God, He is waiting for you and wants to hear from you. No one is unworthy of God’s listening ear. He loves you and wants to be near you. Give it a try and watch what God does for you.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Peacefulness

 

Peacefulness

John 14::27, Romans 12:18

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18

Consider the peace of God. This peace is a supernatural and abiding peace, separate from worldly peace. It comes from a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It is a benefit of faith that protects our hearts and minds. We can put our trust in Jesus Christ, knowing that all good things come from Him, and everything will turn out good if we keep the faith.

The peace of God relieves our anxieties, gives us a grateful heart, and answers our requests. It protects us from anything that attempts to break God’s hold on us. It gives us contentment in a troubled world.

God wants us to be rooted in His peace so that we can worship Him. We can praise Him and have joy in our hearts.  We can have this peace even through trials, accusations, problems and disappointments. Accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and begin to build that relationship so that you may also enjoy the peace of God.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Patience

 

Patience

Hebrews 10:36

“For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:36

Endurance means getting through the trial without compromising or wavering. A Christian who is strong in faith in Christ will endure by relying on God to be with them.  

In this world we will have trials to endure. Living on earth is a trial. We must strive to do the will of God while we are still here and when we have done the will of God and fulfilled all that God wants of us, He will come and take us home to be with Him. That is a good incentive to endure whatever God puts before us.

“God will not give us more than we can handle.” I Corinthians 10:13

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the Salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3:25,26

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Overcoming

 

Overcoming

John 16:33

“These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulations, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

God never did promise us an easy life. There are always going to be obstacles that get in our way. It is up to us to determine whether we look at the obstacle as a steppingstone to something better or a stumbling block to stop us in our tracks.

God wants us to grow from our tribulations. We don’t go through them to weaken us but to strengthen us. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Obedience

 

Obedience

John14:15-24, Acts 5:29

“If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.” John 14:15.

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” John 14:21.

“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me does not keep my word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me.” John 14:23,24

“But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than man.” Acts 5:29

Most people hate to follow rules, but God’s rules or commandments determines our salvation. We are to follow His commandments to receive the blessings that He so freely gives. So that we can have a place in His mansion that Jesus has gone to prepare for us. His commandments go far beyond the ten we find in the Book of Exodus. His commandments are throughout the whole Bible. It is the Word of God and should be treasured and sought after as much as possible. If we don’t know His commandments, how do we know what He wants from us. He has given so much to us that we should want to be obedient to any and everything He says. Study His words and live as though He is standing right beside you. Because He is!

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Love

 

Love

Luke 10:27, I Corinthians 13

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” I Corinthians 13:4

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13.

Is God asking too much here? Certainly not! It is not hard to love one another, and it shouldn’t be too hard to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, strength and mind. Just think of how much He loves us and strive to return that much in return. We could never love God as much as He loves us, but we can strive towards that goal the best we can. Study Him, get to know Him, build on your relationship with His Son and learn to love Him. We must try our best to incorporate I Corinthians 13:4 into our life. Read the whole chapter and gain understanding. God Bless You in your journey.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Labor

 

Labor

John 9:4

“I must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day, the night is coming when no one can work.” John 9:4

What are the works of Him (God)?

God has given each of us a ministry. What is your ministry?

In His word, God tells us to pray for one another, to feed the hungry, to give water to the thirsty, to clothe the naked. We are to shelter the homeless, visit the sick, to minister to the lost souls and mourn with the families of the deceased. We are to treat others as we would want to be treated.

Whatever our ministry, we are to do it to the glory of God, according to His will. We are to do it with a willing heart. We must always remember to discern the difference in what God has sent us to do and what man has sent us to do. Be vigilant in seeking God’s will.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Kindness

 

Kindness

Colossians 3:12,13

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, bearing with one another, if anyone has a complaint against another, even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.” Colossians 3:12,13

Oh, to be perfect, to live to be as God desires us to live. This scripture tells us what God expects of His children. The hardest of these to me are the

long-suffering, bearing with one another and forgiving. None of those are easy to accomplish, but when I think of how patient God is with me and how He bears with my poor decisions or actions, and how He has forgiven me of all my sins and continues to do all these things, I remember He does it out of a great Love for me. It makes it so much easier for me to be patient, loving and forgiving of those God puts in my pathway.

We must remember that if we are to be Christ-like, then we are to be kind to one another, have humility and not think ourselves better than anyone else, be meek in our understanding, be patient with those who need us to be patient with them, bearing their burdens and forgiving those who have wronged us. Most of all we must Love each other and live as Jesus wants us to live.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Joy

 

Joy

Luke 10:20; John 15:11

“Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11

Let’s consider the Joy of the Lord. His joy is doing the will of God, His Father. His joy is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and He expresses His joy in the parable of the Lost sheep. Him and all the angels of heaven rejoice when one of us had been lost but now are saved.

Our gladness of heart or joy comes from knowing God, abiding in Christ, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. It is a feeling of good pleasure and happiness that is dependent on who Jesus is rather than on who we are or what is happening around us. Let us rejoice and be glad that God is in our lives guiding and directing our paths straight to heaven. He will lead if we follow. Along the way, let us reach out to those who are lost and bring them to Christ.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Humility

 

Humility

Luke 18:9-14

“Jesus spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.”

This parable is about a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisee prayed, “I thank you that I am not like other men- extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week and I give tithes of all that I possess.” And the tax collector prayed, “God, be merciful to me a sinner!” “I tell you that this man went down to his house justified rather than the other, for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

It is good to do good but only with the knowledge that we can’t do anything without God. God is the only one that prospers us. We cannot do anything on our own. He gave us our skills and our talents. He made us the person we have become, and it is good to always be mindful of His goodness. We mustn’t brag about what we do without acknowledging that God had His hand in it the whole time. Praise God for without Him we cannot do anything. He blesses us when we bless Him and He humbles those who do not. We mustn’t ever think we are better than anyone else. God made all of us in his image and He loves us all equally. Look at your brothers and sisters as Jesus looks at them. Praying always that we be kind and loving to all people that God places before us. They are there for a reason, not to be put down, but to be lifted up.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Hope

 

Hope

I Peter 1:13

“Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

I Peter 1:13

In this world we see suffering, we attend funerals, we hear of disasters, and we wonder what is happening with our governing forces. Such knowledge can become depressive if we let it, but knowing God is fully in control and we know that He has our best interest at heart, we can fully trust Him and have hope in eternal salvation through our relationship in Jesus Christ.

Let us not focus on what is happening in this world but focus on who God is and what He does for us. Our hope is eternal.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Honor Parents, Others

 

Honor Parents, Others

Ephesians 6:1-3, I Peter 2:17

“Children obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land.” Ephesians 6:1-3

“Honor everyone. Love the brothers and sisters, but as God’s slaves.”

 I Peter 2:17

Loving others as God’s slaves means acting with a sincere heart and obedience, not just out of fear or for appearance, but because it aligns with God’s will.

Christians are servants of the Lord. Bought with a price on the cross by Savior Himself. He has bought us from the cruel masters of sin and death.

Being respectful toward our parents and each other shows respect for God. He created us and wants us to live in harmony with one another. Let us strive to be more kind, tenderhearted and more loving toward our parents and our brothers and sisters.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Honesty

 

Honesty

2 Corinthians 8:21

“Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.” 2 Corinthians 8:21

Growing up I was taught to be honest in all things, don’t cheat, don’t lie, don’t steal, respect other’s properties and treat others the way you would want to be treated. I can’t say I followed those rules to the tee, but I had learned from my mistakes. We think we can get away with things because no one seems to be looking. We can be like little children and close our eyes, thinking no one sees if we do so. But God sees. He sees everything. He even knows what we are going to do or say before it is done.

When we get older, we learn to think before we speak, we learn to consider the consequences before we do anything. Sometimes, we forget to do that, and we end up in trouble.

“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man/woman, I put away childish things.” I Corinthians 13:11. This is Paul’s admonition to us believers to grow up and be honest in all our ways.

We must present ourselves as living examples to those around us and be honest in all we say and do before the sight of God.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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