I thank God for His promises. I don't always live like I believe them. Sometimes I forget that He's with me. I fret and worry about things I can't control. Then I read the following promise.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
How can I forget? My Lord wrapped his arms around me when I woke up after cancer surgery. How can I forget His assurance that I wasn't alone as I embarked breast cancer treatment? God was there in a beautiful way the whole time, just as He promised. A year later I was surprised that treatment wasn't as bad as I imagined.
I should memorize this promise. I will need it again and again. You should too.
I have never walked alone.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Conquering The Flesh and Spirit Roller Coaster
Some believers are on fire for The Lord today and cold as a hammer tomorrow. They're battling the flesh and Spirit roller coaster. God wants Christians to totally sell out to Him, people who are tired of the roller coaster ride.
By God's grace, there is flesh/Spirit victory to those who humbly surrender their lives to Jesus, to those who get in The Word and pray every day.
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Does God have your very best or does He have a cheap imitation of your best?
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.
By God's grace, there is flesh/Spirit victory to those who humbly surrender their lives to Jesus, to those who get in The Word and pray every day.
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Does God have your very best or does He have a cheap imitation of your best?
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.
Monday, March 16, 2015
At The End Of The Road
Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness: . . .
As Isaiah speaks to the Jews about that highway that will exist during the millennial Kingdom, we can see something about the spiritual road we walk today.
This road is a clean, holy way reserved for those who have been redeemed and delivered from their sins.
Regardless of the path we are called to walk in this life, the King's highway leads His pilgrims home.
At the end of the road there's a glorious city of gladness. Sorrow and sighing will flee.
At the end of the road there's a place of peace, and blessing, especially when we meet King Jesus face to face. I'll know Him by the nail prints in his hands.
As Isaiah speaks to the Jews about that highway that will exist during the millennial Kingdom, we can see something about the spiritual road we walk today.
This road is a clean, holy way reserved for those who have been redeemed and delivered from their sins.
Regardless of the path we are called to walk in this life, the King's highway leads His pilgrims home.
At the end of the road there's a glorious city of gladness. Sorrow and sighing will flee.
At the end of the road there's a place of peace, and blessing, especially when we meet King Jesus face to face. I'll know Him by the nail prints in his hands.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
If He Is Lord
Throughout history men have ridiculed Jesus, mocked Him and ignored Him. Today, His name is a byword.
Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The day is coming when the Name of Jesus and what He represents will receive the glory and honor He is worthy of. God declares Jesus to be "Lord".
If He is Lord, He is worthy to be loved, served, worshiped, and obeyed.
If He is Lord, He is worthy of all our time, our talents, and our treasures.
If He is Lord, He deserves first place in our hearts and lives.
If He is Lord, He should be exalted, praised, and loved.
If He is Lord, let Him be Lord of all. If He is not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all.
Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The day is coming when the Name of Jesus and what He represents will receive the glory and honor He is worthy of. God declares Jesus to be "Lord".
If He is Lord, He is worthy to be loved, served, worshiped, and obeyed.
If He is Lord, He is worthy of all our time, our talents, and our treasures.
If He is Lord, He deserves first place in our hearts and lives.
If He is Lord, He should be exalted, praised, and loved.
If He is Lord, let Him be Lord of all. If He is not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all.
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