Our world is becoming increasingly unfriendly toward God, Christ, the Bible, Christianity and the born again believer. Ancient Babylon, a pagan kingdom, was also unfriendly toward God and His ways.
Shadrach. Meshach and Abednego, Jewish captives with backbones of steel, refused to bow before the King’s image, so the King had them thrown into a fiery furnace. They discovered they were not alone.
Daniel 3:24-25 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
Only three came out of the furnace. But Nebuchadnezzar saw four unbound, unhurt--one of them like God. What happened to that fourth man? He's still in the fire. So when you go through the fire---hurting in the valley of despair---you'll find Him waiting for you.
If you are passing through a furnace time, cling to the Lord. Whatever you’re facing, He’s there.
He’ll bring you through it. Trust Him.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
God Is Faithful
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
God is the Faithful One. That’s why He’s called the “Amen”--- Rev. 3:14. He says, “Let it be" and it is. He’s the God Who never changes---Mal. 3:6--- Heb. 13:8--- James 1:17.
He’s the God Who never fails. He has always been and will ever be the Great “I AM”! He’s the God Who can be counted on. He’s always faithfu, that‘s Who He is.
Often our faith is overwhelmed by doubt. In spite of that, God is faithful--- 2 Tim. 2:13---Acts 23:11--- Acts 27:23-24.
Regardless of how life plays out, we have the confidence that our God is faithful and that He will stand by us even when our faith is weak--- John 10:28-29--- Heb. 7:25--- Rom. 8:28-30. He's faithful to those He saves.
1 Thes. 5:3-23, 24. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
God is the Faithful One. That’s why He’s called the “Amen”--- Rev. 3:14. He says, “Let it be" and it is. He’s the God Who never changes---Mal. 3:6--- Heb. 13:8--- James 1:17.
He’s the God Who never fails. He has always been and will ever be the Great “I AM”! He’s the God Who can be counted on. He’s always faithfu, that‘s Who He is.
Often our faith is overwhelmed by doubt. In spite of that, God is faithful--- 2 Tim. 2:13---Acts 23:11--- Acts 27:23-24.
Regardless of how life plays out, we have the confidence that our God is faithful and that He will stand by us even when our faith is weak--- John 10:28-29--- Heb. 7:25--- Rom. 8:28-30. He's faithful to those He saves.
1 Thes. 5:3-23, 24. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
To Be Content Like Paul
Philippians 4:11-12 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
The Apostle Paul is content in whatever state he’s in---good or bad---pain or hunger---jail or free. Always content? That’s amazing. What’s his secret? He learned it by exercising his faith. “I can…through Christ”, he said. Thats the language of POWER.
Believers serve Paul’s Lord, and we can be content like him. We can have victory over temptation like Paul. We can have grace for every trial like Paul. We can have strength for every task like Paul. Like Paul, we can face life’s adversities and we can have power to cope regardless of the circumstances, Phil. 4:6-7.
That power came to Paul by exercising his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We can learn from Paul.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
The Apostle Paul is content in whatever state he’s in---good or bad---pain or hunger---jail or free. Always content? That’s amazing. What’s his secret? He learned it by exercising his faith. “I can…through Christ”, he said. Thats the language of POWER.
Believers serve Paul’s Lord, and we can be content like him. We can have victory over temptation like Paul. We can have grace for every trial like Paul. We can have strength for every task like Paul. Like Paul, we can face life’s adversities and we can have power to cope regardless of the circumstances, Phil. 4:6-7.
That power came to Paul by exercising his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We can learn from Paul.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Wings As Eagles
When our spirit droops and we’re unable to rise above our circumstances, there’s help in the Lord.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Waiting is a challenge. We’re prone to want things right now. But “waiting on the Lord” promises rewards. I love the analogy of "Eagle Wings".
It’s wonderful to see the great Eagle stretch those massive wings and with one great flap is airborne. Breaking the grip of gravity, it soars high above this world and its weariness, its dangers, and its problems.
Those who learn to “wait on the Lord”---trust--- find that same kind of liberty in Him. He has a way of helping us break free from the things that bind us, our problems, other people, sins, valleys or emotions.
When we trust in The Lord we exchange our weakness for His strength. We exchange our inability for His ability. We exchange our shortcomings for His completeness.
Did God say “run and not be weary---walk and not faint?” Ahhh, yes He did! I like that. I need that. I believe that.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Waiting is a challenge. We’re prone to want things right now. But “waiting on the Lord” promises rewards. I love the analogy of "Eagle Wings".
It’s wonderful to see the great Eagle stretch those massive wings and with one great flap is airborne. Breaking the grip of gravity, it soars high above this world and its weariness, its dangers, and its problems.
Those who learn to “wait on the Lord”---trust--- find that same kind of liberty in Him. He has a way of helping us break free from the things that bind us, our problems, other people, sins, valleys or emotions.
When we trust in The Lord we exchange our weakness for His strength. We exchange our inability for His ability. We exchange our shortcomings for His completeness.
Did God say “run and not be weary---walk and not faint?” Ahhh, yes He did! I like that. I need that. I believe that.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Worthy Of Our Praise
Psalm 146:8 The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:
Jesus opened blind eyes on many occasions during His ministry. But there’s a greater darkness than physical darkness. That poor soul trapped in sin is blind to the things of God. I once was blind but now I see. Thank God for Salvation and Amazing Grace. He is worthy of our praise.
How many times has The Lord lifted us when our burden pulled us down? Many times. It was the times we were weakest, and we placed our burden at the feet of Jesus. He lifted us by His mighty power! He is worthy of our praise.
God loves sinners, but He has a special place in His heart for those who are in a right relationship with Him. He tells us that nothing can ever sever that bond of love. He loves us when we’re unlovable, in spite of our foolishness and failures. He loves us unconditionally, completely and eternally! He is worthy of our praise.
Jesus opened blind eyes on many occasions during His ministry. But there’s a greater darkness than physical darkness. That poor soul trapped in sin is blind to the things of God. I once was blind but now I see. Thank God for Salvation and Amazing Grace. He is worthy of our praise.
How many times has The Lord lifted us when our burden pulled us down? Many times. It was the times we were weakest, and we placed our burden at the feet of Jesus. He lifted us by His mighty power! He is worthy of our praise.
God loves sinners, but He has a special place in His heart for those who are in a right relationship with Him. He tells us that nothing can ever sever that bond of love. He loves us when we’re unlovable, in spite of our foolishness and failures. He loves us unconditionally, completely and eternally! He is worthy of our praise.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Treasure Hunt
Too often spiritual treasures are hidden --- unknown. To find treasures on earth you need a metal detector so you will know where to dig. The Bible is the believer’s detector, and the Holy Spirit is our guide---the one who speaks to us---enlightens us---as we read God’s Word.
The Apostle Paul was concerned about false teachers creeping into the Colossian Church and the Christians at Laodicea. He prayed for them.
Colossians 2:2-3 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Our detector has answers to your questions. Pray as you search for treasures in God’s Word. Pray that the Holy Spirit will lead you and give you understanding of the mysteries of God.
Our knowledge of Christ is what keeps us from being deceived. We are sinners saved by grace. We know that we fail God sometimes and we’re not perfect. That’s why we need to continually search the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in God’s Word, apply them to our lives and share them with others.
The Apostle Paul was concerned about false teachers creeping into the Colossian Church and the Christians at Laodicea. He prayed for them.
Colossians 2:2-3 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Our detector has answers to your questions. Pray as you search for treasures in God’s Word. Pray that the Holy Spirit will lead you and give you understanding of the mysteries of God.
Our knowledge of Christ is what keeps us from being deceived. We are sinners saved by grace. We know that we fail God sometimes and we’re not perfect. That’s why we need to continually search the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in God’s Word, apply them to our lives and share them with others.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Greatest Need
Did you know that ants believe in winter and by instinct prepare for it. Grasshoppers don’t and when winter comes they die. People prepare for this life---savings, insurance, retirement--- but what about death and eternity? The inspired Word of God tells us how to prepare for death and eternity.
John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Jesus also called true believers “born again”.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. A “born again” Christian is a new creature in Christ Jesus--a believer.
The greatest need in lives today is to be saved---to believe that Jesus is the Son of God who sacrificed His life on a cruel cross to pardon your sins. The only sin that will condemn you to hell is the sin of unbelief.
John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Jesus also called true believers “born again”.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. A “born again” Christian is a new creature in Christ Jesus--a believer.
The greatest need in lives today is to be saved---to believe that Jesus is the Son of God who sacrificed His life on a cruel cross to pardon your sins. The only sin that will condemn you to hell is the sin of unbelief.
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