Friends Fail

 

Friends Fail

Psalm 41:9-13, Luke 17:3,4, Romans 12:14,17,19,21, 2^nd. Timothy 4 :16-18

Throughout our lifetime we acquire friends. Some friends are merely acquaintances, others are the ones we trust and want to share everything with. Then there are friends who stick with us throughout the good and the bad times.

Some friends slowly fade out of our life, others leave us abruptly leaving us to wonder “Why”, “what happened?”

When we trust in God, we can truly say that God closes and opens doors. Things might not end the way we want or expect but God has it all under control. When He closes one door, we can be assured that there is always something better coming through the next door He opens.

“By this I know that You are well pleased with me, because my enemy does not triumph over me. As for me You uphold me in my integrity and set me before You forever. Psalm 41:11,12

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12:14. “Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.” Romans 12:17

“Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21

“At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me.” 2 Timothy 4:16-17

The only friend we can truly rely on is our Lord Jesus Christ. He is and should be everything to us and will never leave us. To Him be glory forever and ever!

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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Flesh

 

Flesh

Romans 13:14

“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts.”

All the human appetites we experience to feel good, to get what we want, and to be treated well is not wrong to want any of those things, but those cravings become sin when we serve them above all others and are willing to harm others to gratify them.

When we clothe ourselves in Christ, it produces a new grace and power to abstain from indulging in evil desires.

Paul is urging those of us who are in Christ to change the way we live. We don’t belong in the darkness any longer. We must stand in the light. We must live as Jesus lives.

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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Fear

 

Fear

Luke 12:5

“But I will show you whom you should fear. Fear Him who after your body has been killed, has power to cast into hell, yes, I say to you, fear Him.”

Jesus said this to emphasize to His disciples the importance of prioritizing reverence for God over fear of persecution.

We must not be afraid to speak the truth publicly. It is our opportunity and responsibility to spread the word and bring others to Christ.

Our testimony could make a difference in another person’s life. Whether they accept or reject God’s word is up to them. We must always stand up for God’s truth, fearing not man but God who can destroy both body and soul.

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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When Faith Fails

 

When Faith Fails

Psalm 42:5, Hebrews 11

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” Psalm 42:5.

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

How strong is your faith?

When things get tough, when you are feeling anxious, when you have fallen for temptation, when your world seems to be crashing in around you, what do you do? Do you reach out to God, or do you try to handle problems on your own? We tend to do that, don’t we? And when things don’t work out the way we hoped, we must ask ourselves, why wasn’t my faith strong enough to let God handle it? Doesn’t He have our best interest at heart and doesn’t He promise “that all things turn out for the good to those who Love God and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28.

In Hebrews 11 it mentions that Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and Sarah all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them.

Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses and many others all obtained good testimony through faith. God invites us to seek Him in both the good times and the bad times. Wouldn’t it be great to see in His Book of Life our name written of those who died in faith.

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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Facing Crisis

 

Facing Crisis

Psalm 121, Matthew 6:25-34, Hebrews 11

“My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:2

“He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3

“Do not worry….Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things.” Matthew 6:31-34.

“He who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

If you want to have peace in your life, theses scriptures validate how you can obtain it. Always trust, always obey and always put your faith in the One who fights your battles 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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Extravagance

 

Extravagance

Matthew 7:1-5

How can a person judge another person when they haven’t judged themselves first?

Sometimes when we don’t like something in another person we carry the same trait but haven’t yet looked in the mirror to see it.

We should never criticize another person without first seeing if we do the same thing we are criticizing them for.

“Judge not, that you be not judged, for what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and what measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” 

Matthew 7:1,2.

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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Excuses

 

Excuses

Luke 14:15-24

How would you feel if you had a party and everyone you invited had an excuse not to come?

What if it were Jesus inviting you into His home, His heart? What would be your excuse not to come? He invites you to follow Him.

Did you just get married, and your new bride is your priority? Do you have animals to tend to or new land to cultivate? These were the excuses of those invited to the master’s house for dinner in Luke 14:15-24.

Understandably the master got angry. Fortunately for those on the highways and byways, the food was not gone to waste.

Jesus has many followers, but He particularly wants you to follow Him. He wants you to come into His home, His heart.

Not going to a person’s dinner doesn’t sound like much but following Jesus, answering His invitation with a “yes” is the difference between life in heaven or eternity in hell.

What happens when you follow Jesus? First, following His words in the Bible gives one a sense of who He is and what He does. Following Him through prayer gives a feeling of building a relationship with Him. Following Him in worship and praise gives you a heart for God and the Holy Spirit. Following Him in baptism gives you a direct path to salvation.

What could be more important than following Jesus in all these ways straight to heaven.   What is your excuse?

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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