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.

For more posts like this, go to: https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.