Ephesians 1:17-18 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
The Apostle Paul prays for the Ephesian believers to receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus. As we study the Word, are we open to hearing the things God is trying to teach us? Do we have a teachable spirit? Are we willing to learn?
We need to pray this prayer for ourselves on a daily basis. Far too often we base what we believe on what we have been taught or on tradition and not on the clear Word of God.
Paul prays that “the eyes of” their “understanding” might be “enlightened”. Oh the riches and glory in God's Word for the saints who ask for "understanding" as they study the Holy Scriptures.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016
What Does God Think Of You?
Jeremiah 29:11-12 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
When God thinks about you He does so with love. When He thinks about you He thinks of the great plans that He has for your life.
No matter where you are in this world today or what you are facing, there is help and hope in the Lord Jesus.
When Jesus came walking on the water to the disciples during a raging storm (John 6), did He know about the storm when he sent them out to sea? Of course! He ordered it. He calmed the sea and increase their faith.
God is faithful on behalf of His people. He will see you to the end of your valley, giving you peace as he brings you out.
When God thinks about you He does so with love. When He thinks about you He thinks of the great plans that He has for your life.
No matter where you are in this world today or what you are facing, there is help and hope in the Lord Jesus.
When Jesus came walking on the water to the disciples during a raging storm (John 6), did He know about the storm when he sent them out to sea? Of course! He ordered it. He calmed the sea and increase their faith.
God is faithful on behalf of His people. He will see you to the end of your valley, giving you peace as he brings you out.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
In The Twinkling Of An Eye
1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Think about it! When Jesus comes for His own, our frail, weak, dying bodies will be replaced with bodies that are perfect and eternal, just like our Lord’s body. The Apostle Paul describes these changes that are coming to the children of God.
1 Corinthians 15:52-54 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
One day we will leave this chaotic world for a better place. We will shed the corruptible for the incorruptible, the mortal for immortality. We will forever be delivered from battles, pain, heartache, diabetes, heart failure, and all other diseases. We will sin no more. We have hope.
Think about it! When Jesus comes for His own, our frail, weak, dying bodies will be replaced with bodies that are perfect and eternal, just like our Lord’s body. The Apostle Paul describes these changes that are coming to the children of God.
1 Corinthians 15:52-54 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
One day we will leave this chaotic world for a better place. We will shed the corruptible for the incorruptible, the mortal for immortality. We will forever be delivered from battles, pain, heartache, diabetes, heart failure, and all other diseases. We will sin no more. We have hope.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Here Am I; Send Me
Isaiah 6:5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.
When Isaiah saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, his unclean heart was overwhelming.
If we ever see God as He is and see ourselves as we are, we will realize our need for repentance, q cleansing.
Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
As Isaiah confesses his sins, his heart is cleansed, and he hears the call of the Lord to service. Believers need to come to the place where nothing is as important as what God wants from our lives. We need to submit, surrender and sacrifice to Him. We need to say, “Here am I; send me.”
When Isaiah saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, his unclean heart was overwhelming.
If we ever see God as He is and see ourselves as we are, we will realize our need for repentance, q cleansing.
Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
As Isaiah confesses his sins, his heart is cleansed, and he hears the call of the Lord to service. Believers need to come to the place where nothing is as important as what God wants from our lives. We need to submit, surrender and sacrifice to Him. We need to say, “Here am I; send me.”
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Love, Faith, And Rejoicing
1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
There are many places where we can spend the seconds, minutes, hours and days that make up our lives. The best place to be is humbly rejoicing at the feet of Jesus.
Whether it be for salvation or a closer walk with the Lord, when you bring your brokenness and strife and lay them at the feet of Jesus, watch Him make something beautiful of your life.
All the Lord wants from us is love, worship, and faith. As we trust Him for every aspect of our lives, Jesus will take care of the details and we will “rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory”.
God is good!
There are many places where we can spend the seconds, minutes, hours and days that make up our lives. The best place to be is humbly rejoicing at the feet of Jesus.
Whether it be for salvation or a closer walk with the Lord, when you bring your brokenness and strife and lay them at the feet of Jesus, watch Him make something beautiful of your life.
All the Lord wants from us is love, worship, and faith. As we trust Him for every aspect of our lives, Jesus will take care of the details and we will “rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory”.
God is good!
Monday, July 11, 2016
Praise Ye The Lord
Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Our praise says a lot about how much we value the Lord. When we meditate on His works and ways and His benefits we can't help but praise Him. I praise Him for His mercy because I don't praise Him enough.
Do you ever wonder what you can give to the Lord? Give Him your praise. All the time --- give Him your praise.
His goodness transcends time, places, people, and events. Those who are His know the personal reasons for praising His name. Consider all that He has done for you and rejoice in your relationship with Him. He will never forsake us,
Oh for a thousand tongues to sing the praises of our King.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Wait On The Lord
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psa. 27:14.
If we could just learn to wait on the Lord, to let Him lead and bring into our lives the things that need to be there. Too often our flesh wants what it wants and it wants it now.
God knows what’s best for us. We make our plans, do our thing, and never check with Him first. Then, when we make a mess, we expect Him to bail us out. But when we wait on the Lord, we are well on our way to victory in the Christian life. Thank God for His mercy. He still loves us.
If we could just learn to wait on the Lord, to let Him lead and bring into our lives the things that need to be there. Too often our flesh wants what it wants and it wants it now.
God knows what’s best for us. We make our plans, do our thing, and never check with Him first. Then, when we make a mess, we expect Him to bail us out. But when we wait on the Lord, we are well on our way to victory in the Christian life. Thank God for His mercy. He still loves us.
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