My parents had rules restricting the social life of their children. I remember asking Mama, “Where does it say in the Bible that we can’t dance or go to the show?” She tried to explain a godly life, but I wanted specifics.
What you do or don’t do isn’t what makes you a spiritual person. Spirituality comes from knowing Jesus and allowing Him to live through you! That will guide you to do the right thing when you aren't sure.
Colossians 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. [2] Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
When believers fill themselves with the things of God and the Word of God, sin can’t get a hold of our hearts.
Does our focus need adjusting?
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
Seeing God
Exodus 33:21-22 And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:
There’s only one place where man will ever see God, and that place is in Jesus Christ! He is the Rock, 1 Cor. 10:4. If we would see the Father, we need look no farther than the Son!
When Moses saw the Lord in His glory, he responded by falling before him and humbling himself. The glory glow on his face was a testimony to the rest of the nation of Israel that spending time with God makes a difference.
When we see God in His glory our worship will be about the Lord God Almighty and Him alone! Our face may not glow like that of Moses, but our walk, our talk, and our lives will bear witness that we are walking with the Lord in His power and presence.
There’s only one place where man will ever see God, and that place is in Jesus Christ! He is the Rock, 1 Cor. 10:4. If we would see the Father, we need look no farther than the Son!
When Moses saw the Lord in His glory, he responded by falling before him and humbling himself. The glory glow on his face was a testimony to the rest of the nation of Israel that spending time with God makes a difference.
When we see God in His glory our worship will be about the Lord God Almighty and Him alone! Our face may not glow like that of Moses, but our walk, our talk, and our lives will bear witness that we are walking with the Lord in His power and presence.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
How To Pray
I’m a little shy about praying in public, but I will if asked. I guess my prayers are an intimate thing between me and God. And when I say grace at the table, it’s the same prayer every time. Editing it doesn’t seem right. God hated it when the Pharisees prayed to be heard. Some people’s prayers inspire me, though.
The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. He told them to pray in secret and not to use vain repetitions because the Father knows what we need before we ask.
Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. . . .
Be aware that you are speaking with The Hallowed, Heavenly Father. Reverence Him.
Pray for the furtherance of His Kingdom: His work, glory, the church, the saints, the lost.
Pray For God's will. Who’s will do you really want?
Give Him your requests - His answer will be His way and in His time – sometimes shocking. He’s answered my one-word prayers often: “HELP!”
God Honors our child-like faith, trusting Him like a child trusts a parent.
The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. He told them to pray in secret and not to use vain repetitions because the Father knows what we need before we ask.
Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. . . .
Be aware that you are speaking with The Hallowed, Heavenly Father. Reverence Him.
Pray for the furtherance of His Kingdom: His work, glory, the church, the saints, the lost.
Pray For God's will. Who’s will do you really want?
Give Him your requests - His answer will be His way and in His time – sometimes shocking. He’s answered my one-word prayers often: “HELP!”
God Honors our child-like faith, trusting Him like a child trusts a parent.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
That Blessed Hope
In this dismal world, the hope of the believer is wrapped up in the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:13, “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
I have hope in the resurrection. Just as Christ arose from the grave my body will also rise from the grave to meet Him in the air --- unless I’m caught up before dying.
I have hope in the rapture. Jesus is coming soon I hope -- in the clouds to take His bride home to Heaven. I’m a part of the Bride of Christ, because I've been Redeemed by Grace!
I have hope in the blessed reunions that await the people of God. What a joy it will be to see our loves ones and friends. What a profound experience to see Jesus Christ.
Thank God for the unshakable and profound hope believers have in Him!
Titus 2:13, “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
I have hope in the resurrection. Just as Christ arose from the grave my body will also rise from the grave to meet Him in the air --- unless I’m caught up before dying.
I have hope in the rapture. Jesus is coming soon I hope -- in the clouds to take His bride home to Heaven. I’m a part of the Bride of Christ, because I've been Redeemed by Grace!
I have hope in the blessed reunions that await the people of God. What a joy it will be to see our loves ones and friends. What a profound experience to see Jesus Christ.
Thank God for the unshakable and profound hope believers have in Him!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Dead To Sin -- Alive In Jesus
The Apostle Paul tells us how we can be everything God wants us to be.
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Believers are dead to sin, but alive in Jesus -- alive forever! Just as we share His death, we also share His life.
As we yield more of our lives to Jesus, He produces more of Himself through us, (Gal. 5:22-24). The fact that Jesus is within us is the only thing that makes the Christian life possible and productive for His glory!
As we hear the Word of God and take Him at His word by faith, our faith grows stronger and stronger. But, in reality, it isn’t our faith that grows stronger, it is His faith within us that increases as we grow! You see, faith comes from God.
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Believers are dead to sin, but alive in Jesus -- alive forever! Just as we share His death, we also share His life.
As we yield more of our lives to Jesus, He produces more of Himself through us, (Gal. 5:22-24). The fact that Jesus is within us is the only thing that makes the Christian life possible and productive for His glory!
As we hear the Word of God and take Him at His word by faith, our faith grows stronger and stronger. But, in reality, it isn’t our faith that grows stronger, it is His faith within us that increases as we grow! You see, faith comes from God.
Monday, June 1, 2015
The Precious Trial Of Our Faith
1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Jesus calls our trials precious – more precious than refined gold. The refining process of gold is subjected to a flame that causes the impurities and dross in the gold to come to the top. Now the gold is far purer than before.
The same is true in the life of the believer. When Jesus allows us to go through the furnace of affliction and trials, it removes from our lives things that were not needed. It brings us into a closer and purer relationship with Him.
We learn to lean on Jesus and grow through our trials. We don’t like them. We may not understand them, but Christians aren’t exempt from trials. The Apostle Paul had many.
Like the shepherd in Psalm 23, Jesus doesn’t leave us or forsake us. He ever abides with his own in our trial. His grace is always sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9).
Jesus calls our trials precious – more precious than refined gold. The refining process of gold is subjected to a flame that causes the impurities and dross in the gold to come to the top. Now the gold is far purer than before.
The same is true in the life of the believer. When Jesus allows us to go through the furnace of affliction and trials, it removes from our lives things that were not needed. It brings us into a closer and purer relationship with Him.
We learn to lean on Jesus and grow through our trials. We don’t like them. We may not understand them, but Christians aren’t exempt from trials. The Apostle Paul had many.
Like the shepherd in Psalm 23, Jesus doesn’t leave us or forsake us. He ever abides with his own in our trial. His grace is always sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9).
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Why Worry When You Can Pray
Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. [7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Another word for "careful" is “worry”. There’s nothing wrong with being concerned, it’s when your concerns control you that you have a problem.
Worry says, "If there is a God, He obviously doesn't care about me and my situation." Oh, but God does care, and He’s always near His children.
The Lord promises to replace our worries with His peace when we come before Him in trusting, humble prayer. Instead of worrying yourself sick about things you can't change, learn to lean on the Lord in prayer!
Another word for "careful" is “worry”. There’s nothing wrong with being concerned, it’s when your concerns control you that you have a problem.
Worry says, "If there is a God, He obviously doesn't care about me and my situation." Oh, but God does care, and He’s always near His children.
The Lord promises to replace our worries with His peace when we come before Him in trusting, humble prayer. Instead of worrying yourself sick about things you can't change, learn to lean on the Lord in prayer!
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