2 Peter 1:8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I want "these things". I need "these things". Three prior verses lists them.
Virtue – Physical, mental, and spiritual purity.
Knowledge – Get into the Word – Let the Word get into you.
Temperance – Self-control your tongue, temper, and temptation.
Godliness – "God-like-ness." Always please God first.
Brotherly Kindness – Treat people like you want to be treated.
Charity – That self-sacrificing, never-ending, all-encompassing love that Jesus showed while on earth.
Seek the Lord for "these things”.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Saturday, June 13, 2015
The Rock Of My Salvation
Absalom had done everything in his power to destroy his own father and take his throne. The only reason David survived Absalom’s revolt was by the grace of God.
When this Psalm was written the rebellion is over, Absalom is dead, and David is headed home with sorrow in his heart. The son he loved more than life is gone.
Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. [3] For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
There may be a time when you or I cry out, overwhelmed with a grieving heart. What then? We ask the Lord to lead us to the The Rock of our salvation. I cried out twice on a hospital gurney, brushing death each time. Then the sweet spirit of God enveloped me in His comforting arms and I wasn't afraid. I'll never forget it.
When the worst happens, know that in spite of how you feel, what you think or how things look. Jesus has the power to get you through.
Psalm 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
When this Psalm was written the rebellion is over, Absalom is dead, and David is headed home with sorrow in his heart. The son he loved more than life is gone.
Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. [3] For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
There may be a time when you or I cry out, overwhelmed with a grieving heart. What then? We ask the Lord to lead us to the The Rock of our salvation. I cried out twice on a hospital gurney, brushing death each time. Then the sweet spirit of God enveloped me in His comforting arms and I wasn't afraid. I'll never forget it.
When the worst happens, know that in spite of how you feel, what you think or how things look. Jesus has the power to get you through.
Psalm 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Because He First Loved Me
The church I grew up in had testimony services sometimes. Different ones stood and told how the Lord had blessed them. The younger ones usually jumped up and said, “I love the Lord because He first loved me,” and sat down real fast.
Oh, how precious it is to love God! Man may not return our love, but God loved us first, and He loves us forever in spite of ourselves. Believers have many reasons to love the Lord.
He specializes in lifting the fallen and strengthening the weak in times of depression and distress. Think about the times He has lifted you.
He gave us salvation and eternal life, saving us from Hell and the power of sin. How many times has He replaced sorrow with joy and walked us through the trials of life. More than once God spared me from death.
Psalm 116:7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. [8] For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
Oh, how precious it is to love God! Man may not return our love, but God loved us first, and He loves us forever in spite of ourselves. Believers have many reasons to love the Lord.
He specializes in lifting the fallen and strengthening the weak in times of depression and distress. Think about the times He has lifted you.
He gave us salvation and eternal life, saving us from Hell and the power of sin. How many times has He replaced sorrow with joy and walked us through the trials of life. More than once God spared me from death.
Psalm 116:7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. [8] For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Walking Like Jesus
1 John 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. [6] He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
How did Jesus walk? He placed The Father’s will ahead of all things. He loved all men equally. He was compassionate toward others.
The only possible way for us to abide in Jesus is to spend time with Him, in His Word and in prayer. When we abide in Jesus we will walk like Jesus. We will bear fruit.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, [23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
How did Jesus walk? He placed The Father’s will ahead of all things. He loved all men equally. He was compassionate toward others.
The only possible way for us to abide in Jesus is to spend time with Him, in His Word and in prayer. When we abide in Jesus we will walk like Jesus. We will bear fruit.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, [23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
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