My New Year's Resolution

This year I want to study the Bible with a greater focus on the grace of God, His teachings, and what He wants from me.

The disciplers had seen Jesus heal the sick, cast out demons, raise the dead, walk on water, and multiply bread and fish. They never fully comprehended His deity until after He died and rose from the grave. He led his disciples from a place of spiritual blindness to a place where they could see Him clearly.

I challenge you to read through the Bible this year, at least one chapter a day. You don't need a schedule. You may run into next year. I recently started reading in Genesis my third time and God's Word is fresh each time.

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

The Sweeter He Grows

When I first came to Jesus for salvation, I believed in Him. When He saved my soul, I was thankful and praised Him for all He had done for me.

As I grow in Jesus by reading His Word and communicating with Him through prayer, I've come to appreciate Him even more. As the days go by, Jesus becomes more precious.

Psalm 146:2 While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

Since I started for the Kingdom, 

Since my life He controls.

Since I gave my heart to Jesus 

The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows.

The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows

The more that I love Him, More joy He bestows

Each day is like heaven, my heart overflows

The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows

William Gaither

The Dawning Of A New Year

Stretch your muscles and rub your eyes. The dawning of a New Year is here. You'll need The Lord in 2015.

A. Earl Allen says, "The lions are always waiting for the Christians. . . . . There is more peace in the lion's den than there is in the palace, because the Christian's heart is stilled by the assurance of the presence of God."

There are Christians who wonder around in a spiritual wilderness. It doesn't have to be that way. God has a place of victory, and He has promised us that we can live in that place of peace and blessing.

2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

What Are Your New Year Plans?

Another New Year Eve finds me peering over the rim of 2015. What fears and victories will we face next year?

The challenge for 2015 is to commit to seeking God's will for every area, every decision, and every move we make.When we do, we can know that God allows whatever comes our way, and He controls it. Rest assured that God will take care of your tomorrows if you commit to the Lord each day.

Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

What are your plans for the future? Do you plan to go to Heaven? You need salvation. If you don't personally know Jesus, believe in Him with all your heart.

Do you plan to get serious about serving God? Read the Bible and pray every day.

Is your plan God/s plan?

Can God Use You in 2015?

Can God use your life in 2015? Yes He can, but it must first be His to use.

Are you really saved --- not good, baptized, church member, but truly saved? If you don't know believe in Jesus with all your heart.

Are you fully surrendered to Him or are you holding back? Everything must be His.

Are you available for Him to use or is your life so cluttered with what you do that there's no room for Him?

Are you willing to be used by the Lord? He won't force you to serve Him.

With the New Year approaching, now is a good time to examine your heart and lay your life at the feet of Jesus.

Romans 12:1   I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

True Worship

Some people bow down to rocks, statues or animals. Some worship themselves or their families or their possessions. Some worship their church, their favorite preacher or their old, moldy traditions.

Genuine biblical worship isn't about us getting things, it's about us being lost in the wonder of Who God is.

When David was told by Nathan that God would establish His throne and kingdom forever, David simply sat down in the presence of God.

2 Samuel 7:22 Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

As David sat there and basked in the glory and goodness of God, he was overcome with wonder and praise. This is the essence of true worship.

Jesus Is Lord

The Christian who walks in the love of God will put other's needs ahead of their own.

Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Caring for others is important, but it's also important that our lives are pleasing to the Lord. We are His.

1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

The plans we make in 2015 should be tagged with "if it be God's will. Do they fit God's purpose for our lives?" If you're not sure, ask the Lord.

Whether we grasp it or not; whether people teach it or not; Jesus is Lord. His function as Savior can't be separated from His function as Lord.

If we live lives that honor Him, He will take care of every situation.