Hebrews 4:12 ] For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
God’s Word Is powerful. Everything we see around us was spoken into existence by the Word of God---the visible, the invisible, the large, the small. Genesis 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
All through the Book of Genesis God kept speaking and great things kept appearing. His Word had power then, and His Word has power today. Every promise He ever gave us will be fulfilled.
From His Word we can discern His will for the course of our lives, how we are to live day by day. We should praise Him for His Word because it reveals the nature of God to us and shows us the way of salvation and righteousness. Praise His Holy Name!
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
A Heart And Humble Submission
Genesis 22:2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
Isaac was the light of Abraham’s life. On the way up the mountain he sacrificed his opinions, his desires, his will, and his future to the glory of God.
So, Abraham bound Isaac and placed him on the altar. Raising a knife, he fully intended to sacrifice his son to the Lord, believing God’s promise to bless his generations. Then God intervened and provided a ram in the place of Isaac. Abraham believed and Isaac lived.
God will honor those who honor Him through worship. When we are willing to sacrifice on the altar all that we have and are, He will respond by blessing us and using us for His glory.
Praying, reading the Bible, tithing, witnessing, faithfulness to the house of God---things we ought to be doing anyway---are all acts of worship when they are done out of a heart of love and humble submission to God.
Isaac was the light of Abraham’s life. On the way up the mountain he sacrificed his opinions, his desires, his will, and his future to the glory of God.
So, Abraham bound Isaac and placed him on the altar. Raising a knife, he fully intended to sacrifice his son to the Lord, believing God’s promise to bless his generations. Then God intervened and provided a ram in the place of Isaac. Abraham believed and Isaac lived.
God will honor those who honor Him through worship. When we are willing to sacrifice on the altar all that we have and are, He will respond by blessing us and using us for His glory.
Praying, reading the Bible, tithing, witnessing, faithfulness to the house of God---things we ought to be doing anyway---are all acts of worship when they are done out of a heart of love and humble submission to God.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
I Can Through Christ
The apostle Paul wasn’t a pessimist. In his letter to the Christians at Philippi he doesn’t say “I can’t,” he says, “ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” Philippians 4:13.
That’s the language of power. That’s victory over every temptation; grace for every trouble, and strength for every task.
Jesus gives power to face life’s adversities---power to cope and power to enjoy contentment regardless of the circumstances, Phil. 4:6-7. He gives power to face anything that comes our way.
It comforts my soul to know the mighty power of God is at my disposal as I abide in Him. I have never walked alone. He was there all the time, cheering me on, making me strong in my weakness. Praise Him.
That’s the language of power. That’s victory over every temptation; grace for every trouble, and strength for every task.
Jesus gives power to face life’s adversities---power to cope and power to enjoy contentment regardless of the circumstances, Phil. 4:6-7. He gives power to face anything that comes our way.
It comforts my soul to know the mighty power of God is at my disposal as I abide in Him. I have never walked alone. He was there all the time, cheering me on, making me strong in my weakness. Praise Him.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Just Keep On Praying
2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
The Apostle Paul was constantly asking for the prayers of others. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, pray for us. If he needed the prayers of God’s people, how much more do we need them?
The saints are commanded to pray for one another. We need to pray for the leaders of the church---the preachers---the Deacons---the Sunday School teachers---the families visiting our church---those children headed off to school---lost people who need the Lord.
Some of God’s people are walking through deep valleys, carrying loads that the rest of us can’t imagine. They need someone to go to God on their behalf, someone who will touch Heaven for them.
The God of all grace never tires of our asking, and He never grows weary in His giving. So, don’t stop praying.
The Apostle Paul was constantly asking for the prayers of others. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, pray for us. If he needed the prayers of God’s people, how much more do we need them?
The saints are commanded to pray for one another. We need to pray for the leaders of the church---the preachers---the Deacons---the Sunday School teachers---the families visiting our church---those children headed off to school---lost people who need the Lord.
Some of God’s people are walking through deep valleys, carrying loads that the rest of us can’t imagine. They need someone to go to God on their behalf, someone who will touch Heaven for them.
The God of all grace never tires of our asking, and He never grows weary in His giving. So, don’t stop praying.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
When Jesus Is In The House
Mark 2:4-5 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. [5] When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
The multitude surrounding the house---probably Peter’s---blocked anybody from entering, but that didn’t stop the four men from bringing their sick friend on his bed to Jesus as he preached inside. They climbed to the house top, knocked a hole in the roof and let him down with ropes.
Seeing their faith, Jesus said “Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.” That man didn’t realize the full impact of what Jesus was saying, but those were the greatest words he ever heard.
Wait a minute! This man was brought for healing and Jesus deals with his sins. Why? The Lord knew that sin---nor paralysis---was his greatest problem. Sin is our greatest problem too. All too often we focuse on the physical and never give thought to the spiritual. Jesus heals the paralyzed man, and he gets up, picks up his mat, elbows his way through the crowd, and goes home.
Great things happen when Jesus is in the house.
The multitude surrounding the house---probably Peter’s---blocked anybody from entering, but that didn’t stop the four men from bringing their sick friend on his bed to Jesus as he preached inside. They climbed to the house top, knocked a hole in the roof and let him down with ropes.
Seeing their faith, Jesus said “Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.” That man didn’t realize the full impact of what Jesus was saying, but those were the greatest words he ever heard.
Wait a minute! This man was brought for healing and Jesus deals with his sins. Why? The Lord knew that sin---nor paralysis---was his greatest problem. Sin is our greatest problem too. All too often we focuse on the physical and never give thought to the spiritual. Jesus heals the paralyzed man, and he gets up, picks up his mat, elbows his way through the crowd, and goes home.
Great things happen when Jesus is in the house.
Monday, September 5, 2016
Salvation
Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Salvation is one of the most important words in the Bible. It always takes you somewhere. It brought Israel out of bondage --- Jonah out of the whale --– David out of the pit –- Paul out of a lost condition – and It brings every sinner out of darkness.
True salvation takes you to the house of God. It will take you to Heaven.
By His power and His grace, God has called us to salvation. Those who believe on Him become a new creature and receive exceeding great and precious promises. God helps us to be partakers of His divine nature, to be godly. We should study His Word and learn his ways. The more we learn, the more we will want to praise, worship and adore Him. Do you know Jesus?
2 Peter 1:2-4 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, [3] According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: [4] Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Salvation is one of the most important words in the Bible. It always takes you somewhere. It brought Israel out of bondage --- Jonah out of the whale --– David out of the pit –- Paul out of a lost condition – and It brings every sinner out of darkness.
True salvation takes you to the house of God. It will take you to Heaven.
By His power and His grace, God has called us to salvation. Those who believe on Him become a new creature and receive exceeding great and precious promises. God helps us to be partakers of His divine nature, to be godly. We should study His Word and learn his ways. The more we learn, the more we will want to praise, worship and adore Him. Do you know Jesus?
2 Peter 1:2-4 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, [3] According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: [4] Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Jesus First
Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Jesus is the Supreme Master -- the One in charge. He gives life, direction, goals, and plans to the body, which is the church. We owe Him total submission and obedience.
Jesus is the first fruits from the dead --- the first to die, be buried, and rise again. What happened to Him will happen to all who believe in Him. There will be a great gettin’ up morning some glad day for the saints of God.
Jesus should be first in your life, your job, your recreation, your world, your church, your home; and your heart.
Does He have preeminence in your heart and life? If not, it’s time to invite Jesus to take the place He deserves and died to acquire.
Jesus is the Supreme Master -- the One in charge. He gives life, direction, goals, and plans to the body, which is the church. We owe Him total submission and obedience.
Jesus is the first fruits from the dead --- the first to die, be buried, and rise again. What happened to Him will happen to all who believe in Him. There will be a great gettin’ up morning some glad day for the saints of God.
Jesus should be first in your life, your job, your recreation, your world, your church, your home; and your heart.
Does He have preeminence in your heart and life? If not, it’s time to invite Jesus to take the place He deserves and died to acquire.
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