The Word of God: Recent Episodes
Hank Branch
Psalm 12:6 The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Sharing God's Word: A brief word of encouragement based on God's word
Amos 5:4KJVFor thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: Seeking the Lord means to surrender to the will of the Holy Spirit. Thereby, I live because Jesus lives in me, and I am in Him.
Jeremiah 29:13KJVAnd ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Psalm 63:1KJVOh God thou art my God; early will I seek thee, my soul thristeth for thee, my flesh long for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is.
Matthew 7:7KJVAsk, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
The Lord is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if yeforsake him, he will forsake you.
Joel 1:2 KJV Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in thedays of your fathers?
The LORD tells me to "give ear," that is, listen. Things are getting worse everywhere! What are my choices?
Luke 8:18ESVTake care then how you hear, for to theone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.”
John 8:47ESVWhoever is of God hears the words ofGod. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.”
Isaiah 30:21ESVAnd your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.
John 10:27ESVMy sheep hear my voice, and I knowthem, and they follow me.
John 10:2-4ESV But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice
Hosea 8:14 AMP For Israel has forgotten his Maker andbuilt palaces [and pagan temples], And Judah has built many fortified cities; But I will send a fire upon their cities so that it may consume their palaces and fortresses.
Exodus 20:3-5"Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me"
Deuteronomy 11:16KJV: Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them"
1 Corinthians 10:14KJV Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. History repeats itself. So many have replaced the true God with either false gods or no God. Consumed with MAGA churches or the things of this world and all its splendor, but where is the creator in all this. I must not forget that salvation is in Jesus and is personal. It's not in the splendor of a building or any other person. Knowing about Jesus is not enough! I must keep my eyes on Jesus and grow in my relationship with Jesus every day.
Hosea 1:7 ESV But I will have mercy on the house ofJudah, and I will save them by the Lord their God. I will not save them by bow or by sword or by war or by horses or by horsemen. “Praise God for His mercy it endureth forever. Mighty is his hand. Salvation is through Jesus because of His unconditional love for me
Titus 3:5ESVHe saved us, not because of works doneby us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Psalm 116:5-7ESVgracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
Daniel 6:16 KJV Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
" I have my own "lion's den" only God can deliver me out of. Deliverance is what God does! There will be some things God will allow me to go through. Trials will come! They are necessary for me to surrender and depend on God. Thereby seeking His strength and doing His will rather than my own.
Psalms 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he heard me,and delivered me from all my fears
With joy wrapped in faith, I know God can do all things. In the end, God will deliver me from this sinful earth to a new earth and a new heaven; eternal life through Jesus
Reconciliation has much to do with transformation; it’s the moving from a place of separation, hurt, and brokenness to a place of healing, wholeness, forgiveness, and reunion.
Ezekiel 47:23 ESV In whatever tribe the sojourner resides, there you shall assign him his inheritance, declares the Lord God.
But only through Jesus do we see God’s true and ultimate message of reconciliation, our path back to Him, and to wholeness
2 Corinthians 5:18KJVAnd all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
John 14:6KJVJesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Sin separates me from the Lord. As I sojourn, I need the light of Jesus to guide me. Through the Savior's death, reconciliation is now possible. Whereby my inheritance, eternal life is waiting. Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
Ezekiel 40:4 NLTHe said to me, “Son of man, watch and listen. Pay close attention to everything I show you. You have been brought here so I can show you many things. Then you will return to the people of Israel and tell them everything you have seen.”
The LORD WANTS our eyes open to see His marvelous hand working in our lives. We then can be witnesses to others.
John 10:27KJV My sheep hear my voice, and I knowthem, and they follow me:
Jeremiah 33:3KJVCall unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
Ezekiel 33:11 AMP Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the Lord God, ‘I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back (change your way of thinking), turn back [in repentance] from your evil ways! For why you should die, O house of Israel?’
God’s pleasure and Joy is Love. In His love is SALVATION. He is calling me to change, that is, to repent to have life more abundantly, not death.
Psalm 147:11ESV but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Family, friends, and/or the things of this world can't give me eternal life. Therefore, I turn from self and from the world to Jesus as my Savior.
I should rejoice in reflecting the light of Jesus to others. God’s Desire is for me to reflect His characterwhich is love to all especially those who are least among us, the poor. We rejoice in God who gave us His son that I might receive eternal life by accepting Him as my Savior.
Ezekiel 26:2 NLT Son of man, Tyre hasrejoiced over the fall of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Ha! She who was the gateway to the rich trade routes to the east has been broken, and I am the heir! Because she has been made desolate, I will become wealthy!’
I shouldn't take advantage of people or places where they fall. Instead, I should see it as an opportunity to share Jesus and help them.
Galatians 1:4KJVWho gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
Galatians 6:10KJVAs we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially* unto them who are of the household of faith. When I am in need, Jesus is always there for me.
John 15:1-17KJV I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit hetaketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Praise God Jesus never leaves! All I have to do I surrender my life to him to be rescued and reattached to the true vine.
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” This is personal. My heart is like my righteousness; filthy. David does not stop there. He says renew a right spirit within me. This brings me to my 2nd step; I need a renewed spirit, meaning there is something wrong with my current spirit.
Sin’s ugly face brings temporary pleasure and a focus the things of this world which separates me from God. The results of my sin is not a something I look forward to. God makes it clear that the final punishment for my sins will be more than a shortage of bread and water but that of death. The wages of sin (what I earn) is death. But the gift (what Jesus gives) is eternal life. I avoid this punishment by my giving my life to Jesus."
Romans 5:12 ESV Therefore, just as sin came into theworld through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—
Genesis 2:17 ESV But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.
To receive a pardon for my sins; that is forgiveness of my sins requires confession, a personal relationship with Jesus and accepting Jesus as my Lord and Savior Sin bring A Harsh Punishment separating me from God to be with Satan in the Lake of Fire.
Hebrews 10:23KJV Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Because of God's love and compassion, I am not consumed. I am not hopeless, but I have my hope in Jesus.
This I recall to my mind, therefore have, I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. He gives me new mercy every morning: great is my God’s faithfulness.
1Corinthians 1:9KJV God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jeremiah 48:10 NLT Cursed are those whorefuse to do the Lord’s work, who hold back their swords from shedding blood! " God has blessed me with at least1 gift to carry out His work. He will not force me to work in His vineyard. However, God will hold me accountable for the work He has given me. I must use or lose my gift(s) for the edification of His glorious work and not for me.
Genesis 2:1515 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.
John 5:17ESV But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”
2Thessalonians 3:10ESVFor even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
Proverbs 16:3 ESV Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
To deal with fear, I must first answer the question; What am I afraid? Why am I afraid? Often it is the results of something I have did or should have done and I realize I have no control on how outcome. Luke12:4-6NLT “Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to youafter that. 5 But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell.[a] Yes, he’s the one to fear.
In short I must grow in my personal relationship daily, based on trust and obedience, I know the outcome of myJourney. Surely there will be storms along the way, but when I am I the hands of Jesus I know He will get me through the storm. He does not promise we that everyday will be filled with sunshine, but He does promise me that if I stay with Him. Tat is abide in Him and He will abide in me further more He tells me that he will never leave me.
Isaiah 25:4NLT But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat. For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are like a storm beating against a wall, So as the night storms roll in I know joy and the light of Jesus comes in the morning. Fear not because Jesus is the shelter in the storm. He is my redeemer.
A covenant is the biblical term is used to describe agreements that God made with various people. Though He asked the people to obey, they were never forced but in some cases the results of choice brought consequence that did not have to encounter. God’s promises were not payments for human work, but were given through God’s love for humanity
Jeremiah 34:10 KJV Now when all theprinces, and all the people, which had entered into the covenant, heard that everyone should let his manservant, and everyone his maidservant, go free, that none should serve themselves of them anymore, then they obeyed, and let them go. When we enter into an agreement, we willful agree to obey or keep the agreement.
Amos 3:3ESVDo two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet? How can we walk together if we disagree
The expression ''with a strong hand and an outstretched arm'' is usually understood as being an expression of the power of God. The arm denotes influence, power, means of support or conquest.
Jeremiah 27:5 KJV I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me. He who created it all is the one to always look to. When you and I need and arm to hold us it is the outstretched arm of the Lord that gives me strength, protection and direction.
Deuteronomy 5:15 And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched-out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day. Lest not we forget who we belong to nor should I forget that I was a servant whose service was not to the Lord. In serving God, I am obedient to Him in every aspect especially to my personal relationship and when and How I worship the Lord. Keeping Sabbath, God’s Holy day and not any type of worship or substituting another day.
I am in need of someone who can rescue me. Jesus came forth with outstretched arms onthe cross, providing deliverance for me.
Pride becomes sinful when it is excessively self-focused and self-elevating. This kind of pride is what most often appears in the Bible. The biblical sin of pride refers to a high or exalted attitude—the opposite of the virtue of humility, which is the appropriate posture people ought to have with God. Pride is the opposite of humility. We should be Chrit-like. He was filles with the Holy Spirit and his character was one of humility.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 8:13KJV The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Psalm 10:4KJV The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Jeremiah 6:10 AMP"To whom shall I (Jeremiah) speak and give warning That they may hear? Behold, their ears are closed [absolutely deaf to God] And they cannot listen. Behold, the word of the Lord has become a reprimand and an object of scorn to them; They have no delight in it.
So many have become so engaged with the things of this world that the voice of God is overshadowed and/or drown out. I've been blessed that the still voice of the Holy Spirit still speaks to me.
Jeremiah 17:23AMPYet they would not listen and obey andcontrol their behavior; but they were stiff-necked in order not to hear and take instruction.
Heaven and earth as we know them will be replaced by God. A new heaven and a New Earth will descend from heaven.
Does God have a holy day?
What makes a day Holy?
Did God give instructions on what to do on His Holy Day?
So many questions that come up on this subject? Does the Bibleprovide clear answers to these questions? Is it a matter of Choice or rebellion?
Isaiah51:6ESV" As I look around, I see violence, destruction, pollution, climate change, and so much more. I find comfort and strength in God's word. He tells me to lift up my eyes to trust in Him regardless. He gives me assurance that His righteousness and salvation will forever.
Key Point: it is Jesus’ righteousness and not mines, it is His salvation not my salvation. In Jesu I find salvation and to receive His salvation I must remain in Jesus. The Bible teaches us that Jesus Christ is our salvation and that it is found in no one else but Him. “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12 English Standard Version And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men[a] by which we must be saved.”
Redeemer, King, Savior, Lord, the Alpha and Omega. Trust, obey, believe, and hold on to Jesus. There is none like Him. Man-made Gods can't blot my sins nor give me salvation. Only through Jesus' righteousness and perfection love can I receive the gift of eternal life.
When adversity comes, where do you turn to? I can turn to the Lord in prayer and trust in Him. I can do this because in good times and bad times, I depend/trust in the Lord. My dependence on Jesus starts and is maintained through a personal relationship with Jesus. Whatever the situation is, talk to Jesus, He will work it out according to His will and His time.
You may have heard the phrase "my way or the highway. " Listening to my own counsel or others have put me on a highway leading me into all kinds of situations.However, to God be the Glory. when my ears are tuned to His voice, I find myself on the highway to heaven, led by the Holy Spirit and the light of Jesus.
Praise God, the "Great I Am," extends His loving hands of deliverance, offering salvation that destroys pride.
I am in need of mercy, grace, truth and righteousness. Therefore, I am in need of Jesus, the Lamb of God, whose judgment is just and perfect, He is my Savior.
Isaiah 9:7KJV Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever.
People will tell you anything and even say it's Biblical. Not everything that is said is in line with God's word. The word always brings forth light (Jesus)."
Isaiah 8:20KJV To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Psalm 119:105KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Hebrews 4:12KJV 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.
Matthew4:4KJV But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
“The Light”
In simple terms, lightis considered to be both a wave and a particle. Themain source of natural light on Earth is the Sun.
Isaiah 2:5KJV O house of Jacob, comeye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. Jesus is the light of the world. Without His light, I remain in darkness. If I remain in darkness, I missout on the gift of eternal life. Therefore, I seek His will so I can walk andremain in His light.
Psalm 119:105KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
2 Corinthians 4:6KJV For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
John 8:12KJV Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 1:4KJV: In him was life; and the life was the light of men
Revelation 21:23KJVAnd the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
Do we know what love is? Have we experience the Love of Jesus fully? Song ofSongs 4:9NLT You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace.
The imagery of love between Solomon and his bride gives me a glimpse of the enormous love Jesus has for me and how I should love Him."
1 John 4:19KJVWe love him, because he first loved us.
Mark 12:30KJV And thou shalt love the Lord thy Godwith all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
John 15:12KJVThis is my commandment, That ye loveone another, as I have loved you.
John 3:16ESVFor God so loved the world,[a] that hegave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish
The wages of sin is death, though life is taken at that very second, I am dying daily because sin separates from Jesus. Apart from my Savior is a death sentence that will be carried out. To receive a permanent stay requires a personal relationship with Jesus and to be covered by His righteousness.
Some are working many hours of the day, others are working 2 or 3 jobs. All for the riches of this world. Let's partake of a labor of love sharing the gospel with others. Yes, the work can be long and difficult. At times, it may even seem frustrating. But hang there. Every soul is important to Jesus. Your labor is not in vain, and the retirement benefits are out of this world.
Proverbs 25:13 ESV Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters. God has sent His son to bear witness of who He is. Each of us has been given a responsibility is to be a faithful witness for the upcoming harvest of Jesus. Let the glorious light of Jesus shine bright through you so others will be in this harvest of salvation. We have been given the opportunity to be co-labors with Jesus, but here is a problem!!
Matthew9:37–38KJV Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Labors, that ids workers for Jesus. Jesus says there is a labor shortage. IE There is a shortage of those who are willing to work for Jesus.
Revelation 2:4KJV Tells why there is a shortage; Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Some who claim to be my friends come and go. Jesus, my Savior, my Lord is always there. Hold onto Jesus, the truth and light. In Him is eternal life.
John15:15 ESV No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
John15:13 ESV Greater love has noone than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. True friendship built on love, His love for you and I lead Jesus to give His life that I could live. He who knew no sin took on my sin. Sinners that those who were once enemies in Christ, now servants of the most high would be covered by His righteousness, made whole, perfect and sinless. There simply is no greater love than the love of Jesus.
Proverbs 11:4 AMP "All the riches; gold, Silver, precious jewelry can't rescue me from the destruction sin brings. Oh, but He who is righteous, He, who owns everything, has a rescue plan for all who hold onto Him and not the things of this world. Hold on to Jesus, just a little while longer.
Psalm 49:7-9NLT Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death[a] by paying a ransom to God. Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough to live forever and never see the grave. Money can’t buy time or life.
Ecclesiastes 6:9NLT Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless—like chasing the wind. Money can’t buy real joy. The joy of the world is temporary. But the Joy of Jesus is everlasting.
John 14:27KJVPeace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let notyour heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Look around in your city and throughout theworld, see if money has ever purchased peace!
1 John 4:8KJV He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Money can’t buy love.
Love, peace, time, and eternal life are all gifts from Jesus. The plan of salvation is in place. The rescue is underway. Cling to His way, His word, and to Him. In the day of judgment, Jesus will say, "Well done, my faithful servant. Seek Him and find your gift.
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. I know I am following the Lord when I ask for, receive, accept and follow with all my heart God's wisdom. I must not just hear but listen attentively and bury His word in my heart. The heart and mind are ne in the same. Therefore, my heart/mind must be grounded in Jesus, never losing sight of His instructions
Proverbs2:2ESV making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; that means I am totally listening to God, seeking His wisdom, If I am following my own wisdom, I am not looking to God and I really don’t understanding of so much.
Psalm 107:20KJVHe sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
"Life brings each of us its share of heartaches, disappointment, and struggles. Turn and cling to God because He will mend every broken heart and fill it with His joy and peace. Whatever my disappointment, there is JOY in JESUS. Whatever my struggles are, His strength is sufficient to carry
Psalm 140:6 ESV I say to the Lord, You are my God; give ear to the voice of my pleas for mercy, O Lord!
" Praise God, you are not only my God, you not only hear my cries of mercy, but in delightanswers all my prayers and or pleas with love in my best interest. What a wonderful and merciful God you are.
Psalm 86:6-7KJV Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. It is so wonderful to know my God is never to busy to hear my request, in or out of trouble, of the multitudes of that cry out, My voice is not drown out, but reaches God’s ear as though my voice was the only one crying out.
Psalm 5:1-3KJVGive ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
What a joy is the oneness of Jesus. Let us join hands and behold His glorious love that unifies us, regardless of if you are poor, rich, nationally, sick, or problems.
Ephesians 4:4KJVThere is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; There is no need to worry about tomorrow because today, I have the oneness of Jesus. In our Savior, we find unity.
Psalm 126:3KJV"The LORD hath done great things for us; Whereof we are glad.
From the beginning to the end of every day, my God does great things for me. On Sabbath, He set it apart to commune with Him. May your Sabbath be filled is special blessings.
Psalm 118:23-24KJV This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
What has God done and is doing for us?
- He has blessed us and continues to bless us daily
Ephesians 1:3KJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
- He has chosen us
Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 1 Peter 2:9KJV But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
- Salvation rather than condemnation:
John 3:17KJVFor God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
- Has everlasting love:
Jeremiah 31:3KJV The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
- Keeps His promise:
John 14:3KJV And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Psalm119:103 KJV" How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! The Word of God is full of sweetness. The marvelous favors of mercy, grace, forgiveness, holiness, and righteousness. A taste of heavenly honey covered in love. Oh, taste the goodness of the Lord.
Psalms 19:8-10KJVThe statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psalm 112:1KJV Praise ye the LORD.Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
"Real happiness is found in Jesus. His commandments are a reflection of His character. As my relationship grows in Jesus, so does my delight and joy.
Psalm 105:42-43KJV For he remembered his holy promise, And Abraham his servant. And he brought forth his people with joy, And his chosen with gladness: God always keeps His promises, and never forgets anything.
Psalm 136:23AMPWho [faithfully] remembered us in our lowly condition, For His lovingkindness endures forever;
Genesis 8:1AMPAnd God remembered and thought kindly of Noah and every living thing and all the animals that were with him in the ark; and God made a wind blow over the land, and the waters recede.
Exodus 2:24KJVAnd God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.
Hebrews 6:10AMP For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do. God remembers all, forgets nothing, Praise His holy name as He provides to us His joy filled with His perfect love and gladness. We are God's chosen: In His memory forever. His chosen, never to be erased, but everlasting.
Psalm 98:1 KJV O sing unto the LORD a new song; For he hath done Marvelous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, Hath gotten him the victory. God has and continues to do marvelous things in my life. Every victory is by His mighty hand. Praises to my God.
1Chronicles 16:23-25KJVSing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
Job 5:9-10KJVWhich doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields:
Psalm 31:21KJVBlessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Psalm 139:14KJV I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Restoring my brokenness, Forgiveness of my sins, Jesus my Lord, my Savior, my King you are simply marvellous.
Psalm 91:14 KJV Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
" Praise God for His love. Praise God, He is my place of security. Praise God, regardless of the situation He delivers me. Praise God He knows me by name. Above all, God is worthy of all praise.
Psalm 46:1NLT God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
Psalm 50:15KJV And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Habakkuk 2:3NLTThis vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.
Psalms 46:10KJV Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Micah 7:7KJV Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
How good is God to you? Do you know if God is good to you? Has Good been Better to you than you have been to yourself? These questions are based on our relationship with God.
Only God is good. Mark 10:18KJVAnd Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Psalm 84:11 KJV For the LORD God is a sun and shield: The LORD will give grace and glory: No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
"If I lack anything, it is because my relationship with God is lacking. I may not be walking upright (trusting) God in everything. Meaning sometimes, I am guided by self and not His upright word through the Holy Spirit. Therefore, some good things I am missing out on
- Psalm 77:1 KJV"I Cried unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
- 1 Peter 3:12ESVFor the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
- 1 John 5:14ESV And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
- Psalm 120:1KJV In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
- God hears my cries of joy, cries of sadness. I am so thankful that not one cry goes unanswered. Call to God, He will answer.
Psalm 70:5 KJV But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
Romans 7:24ESVWretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?
Romans 7:18-19AMP For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh [my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity]. For the willingness [to do good] is present in me, but the doing of good is not. For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.
Revelation 3:17ESV For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
1 Thessalonians 5:23AMP Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 25:4KJV For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
Colossians 2:10KJVAnd ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: It was when I encountered the Lord and began a personal relationship with Him that I realized how poor and needy I was. Now, through His help, guidance, and deliverance, I am in need of nothing because my destination is heaven, to walk the streets of gold, having the crown of life, and be with my SAVIOR forevermore.
Psalm 70:5 KJV But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
Romans 7:24ESVWretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?
Romans 7:18-19AMP For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh [my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity]. For the willingness [to do good] is present in me, but the doing of good is not. For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.
Revelation 3:17ESV For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
1 Thessalonians 5:23AMP Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 25:4KJV For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
Colossians 2:10KJVAnd ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
It was when I encountered the Lord and began a personal relationship with Him that I realized how poor and needy I was. Now, through His help, guidance, and deliverance, I am in need of nothing because my destination is heaven, to walk the streets of gold, having the crown of life, and be with my SAVIOR forevermore.
Psalm 63:1 KJV O God, thou art My God; early will I seek thee: My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;"Nothing can start your day better than filling with God early each day.
Matthew 5:6KJV Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
John 6:35KJVAnd Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
John 4:13-14KJV Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. A thirst your soul desires. A blessing set aside by God just for you. Only God can fill this unquenchable thirst.
Psalm 69:30ESV I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 71:8ESV My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day
Psalm 86:12KJVI will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Revelation 19:4KJV" He is worthy of my praise every day all day. Praise God in good times and in bad times. Through His word, I am sustained all the time.
Proverbs 3:9NLTHonor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.
- Psalm 37:4NLT Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.
- Psalm 112:3KJV Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
- Psalm 49:6-7 KJV They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him: In the eyes of many money and status can go a long way. Wealth can't buy happiness, nor salvation. The greatest wealth has already been purchased and given to me as a gift paid in full; money can't buy SALVATION, it comes only through Jesus. Heaven bound to walk the streets of gold. Ears have not heard, nor have eyes seen what God has for me. Trust in God.
Psalms 42:5 AMP Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become restless and disturbed within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. "Life brings unexpected challenges that can leave me disturbed, helpless and hopeless full of despair. Regardless of the what experience you are going through, Jesus is the blessings of hope. I know my help comes from Jesus regardless of despair, helpless and or hopeless.
Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
2 Samuel 22:3KJV The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Savior; thou savest me from violence. “ With so much going on around us every day, How do we find hope? Accept, trust and see Jesus a shield from the things of this world in Jesus
What are you thankful to the Lord for? Are you thankful for anything or everything, good times, brings joy and we delight in what God has done for us. What about the bad times. Is God the same God in good times and bad times? Is there any delight in bad times? Romans 8:28KJV says And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Please note: (1) all things work together for good to them that love God. The question for joy in bad times may in fact center around your love for God. (2) according to his purpose: have you considered the bad times are by God’s will and purpose to draw us closer to Him?
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Psalm 35:18 KJV I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
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Psalms 107:1KJVO give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
I have so much to thank the Lord for. I've learned to take nothing for granted, to accept that I am weak, I lack wisdom, and to recognize there is so much I don't know. Therefore, I thank the Lord for blessings, mercy, grace, wisdom, strength, His love, and forgiveness of my sins.
Psalm 28:7 KJVThe LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. From day to day, I grow in Christ, I come to realize just how weak I am. Because of my relationship with the Lord, myeyes are open, and I see It is His strength not my strength that gets me through each day. Where would I be without Him?
Psalms 18:32KJVIt is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Isaiah 41:10KJVFear 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.”
Nehemiah 8:10KJVThen he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” We all have times of weakness. Situations that drain all our strength. Turn to the endless strength of the Lord and you will find His strength is sufficient in every situation. Therefore rejoice, rejoice and put your trust in Jesus.
- Job 28:12, 23, 28 NKJV But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? God understands its way, and He knows its place. And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.” We all lack wisdom and understanding. The Lord is the source of wisdom and understanding. Simply ask and trust in the Lord, He will provide all I need.
- James 1:5KJV If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
- Proverbs 3:13KJVHappy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
- Proverbs 2:6KJVFor the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
- James 3:17KJV But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
- Psalm 111:10KJVThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Job 21:34 KJV How then comfort ye me in vain, Seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?
"When I am in real hurting, the pain penetrates to every fabric of my body. Mere words are not enough. It takes the hands of one who can comfort and heal. These are the hands of Jesus. Cry out to the Lord. He will answer. He is the great physician. No pain nor discomfort that Jesus can't bring total relief to.
Psalms 6:2KJV“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”
Psalm 23:4KJV Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Isaiah 41:10KJVFear 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.
Jeremiah 33:6KJVBehold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
John 14:27KJV Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
God is Good; All the time God is good
- Genesis 1:31ESVAnd God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And therewas evening and there was morning, the sixth day.
- Psalm 100:5 KJV For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; And his truth endureth to allgenerations.
- Luke 18:19KJVAnd Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is,God.
- Psalm 143:10KJV Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into theland of uprightness.
- Psalm 107:1KJV O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
"Life brings so many challenges and distractions.It's easy to lose focus. Let's praise and trust God in good times and badtimes. He is not only worthy of all praise but is the only one who gets methrough life challenges. Praise God all day. Note the book of Psalms is filledwith reasons to praise to God.
Psalm 7:17 KJV I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: And will sing praise tothe name of the LORD most high.
Psalm 106:1KJV Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercyendureth for ever.
Psalm 106:48KJVBlessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all thepeople say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalm 111:1KJVPraise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of theupright, and in the congregation.
Psalm 115:18KJVBut we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.
Psalm 116:19KJVIn the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise yethe LORD.
Psalm 117:2KJVFor his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endurethfor ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalm 135:1KJVPraise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of theLORD.
I've arrived at a point to know God can and doeswhatever He wants, but to also understand no thought or action goes undetectedby Him. Therefore, with humility and love, I seek His counsel and guidance.Trusting and growing in Jesus Christ.
Luke 1:37KJVFor with God nothing shall be impossible.
Mark 10:27KJVAnd Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: forwith God all things are possible.
Genesis 18:14ESV Is anything too hard[a] for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return toyou, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.”
Job 35:5 KJV Lookunto the heavens, and see; And behold the clouds which are higher than thou."
Nothing nor anyone anywhere is greater than God. Hesees and knows all. Therefore, I come boldly seeking Jesus as my Lord andSavior, depending on him for everything.
Nehemiah 2:4 AMPThe king said to me, “What do you request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. God is waiting to hear your(request) prayer. He hears and answers each one.
Philippians 4:6KJVBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Psalms 50:15KJVAnd call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
1 Timothy 2:1KJV I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
Numbers 12:13KJVAnd Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.
Daniel 9:3KJVAnd I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:”
Psalms 119:125KJV“I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.”
"As a servant God, He has allowed me to take part in His unfinished work. God has given me all the tools necessary. What choice I make is a matter for eternity.
Regardless of who we are, where we live and or work, we must not only seek the Lord, but invite the Holy Spirit to purge ourselves of anything that separates us from God.
- 1 John 1:7KJVBut if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
- Titus 3:5 KJVNot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
- Psalms 51:10KJV Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
It's not about what everyone is doing, but about my relationship with the Lord. Corruption is all around me, but so is the presence of God. Choose God and have eternal life.
- Judges 3:7KJV“And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.”
- 2 Chronicles 16:9KJV“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
- Genesis 6:8KJV“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”
- Job 34:21KJV“For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.”
- Proverbs 15:3KJV“The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.”
- 1 Peter 3:12KJV“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.”
- Psalms 34:15KJV“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”
- ESVPsalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous.
- Psalms 32:8KJV“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:6 ESV"and said, “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. It is God, not the Kings, Presidents or Prime Minister that is all powerful, yet full of LOVE and compassion. Therefore, I come before you daily with humility, with praise and thanksgiving for all you do for me. There is none like God, no, not one. Call on God He hears and answers.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 AMPFor it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; 9 not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].
- Philippians 2:13AMPFor it is [not your strength, but it is] [a]God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure
- Philippians 4:13AMPI can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18AMPin every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus
- John 5:30AMP“I can do nothing on my own initiative or authority. Just as I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just (fair, righteous, unbiased), because I do not seek My own will, but only the will of Him who sent Me.
2 Chronicles 13:18 ESV" Thus, the men of Israel were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the Lord, the God of their fathers. To many times we rely on ourselves or someone else. God says, "Seeks me first," in all situations. In God, there's no failure only victory. Whatever your struggle is, give it to God. Trust Him, seek His strength
Opening prayer
What is prayer? Prayer is talking to God. we talk to people we know, having a personal relationship involves communication. This is a 2 way communication. When we talk to God talk, we must take time to hear what God has to say.
- Isaiah 65:24 KJVIf ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
- Psalms 37:4-5KJVDelight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17KJV- Pray without ceasing.
- Psalms 50:15KJVAnd call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me
- Romans 12:12KJVRejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
- Psalms 102:17KJVHe will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.”
- 1 John 5:14 - 5:15And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
- Hebrews 11:6KJV But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
When we are led by God we always make the perfect choice. Jesus is the perfect choice. Chosen by God, His son, given as a gift to you and I. My Choice, my Savior, my Redeemed.
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Deuteronomy 7:6KJVFor thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
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1 Peter 2:9KJVBut ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
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1 Corinthians 1:9KJVGod is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord
1 Chronicles 21:13 AMP"David said to Gad, “I am in great distress; please let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for His mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man. ”In the midst of a bad decision, David prays the end results be placed in the hand of the Lord not man. Had David come to the Lord, before he made his decision, the result would be different. God must be in every decision we make. When God is in the decision, the outcome is filled with blessings.
- Matthew 9:13KJVBut go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
- Psalms 25:6KJVRemember, LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old
- Psalms 23:6KJVSurely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Isaiah 9:6KJVFor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
God will carry out His plans if you allow God to do the planning. He is all knowing; therefore no research is need nor does He need to conduct an analysis. He designed you therefore the decisions God makes always solves the problem problems. Each of us are in need of God’s counsel. Just call on Him
Jeremiah 33:3KJVCall unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
1 Chronicles 9:1All Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.”
Biblical genealogies are telling a story of God’s restoration for all humanity to have the same relationship we once had with Him in the Garden of Eden. Yet every genealogy ultimately is tied to this greater story, that is the plan of salvation. Throughout every generation in earth's history, we've been blessed with a loving, caring God, that never forget His love for you and I
Philippians 4 13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Psalm 51:12KJVRestore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:17KJVTherefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
1 Samuel 12:24KJVOnly fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
Matthew 6:24KJVNo man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Colossians 3:24KJV Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ
Hezekiah reign at twenty-five years old; and he reigned Twentynine years instead of leaning on His own understanding, he sought the Lord's understanding
We might not be a King, but regardless of your position put your trust in God.
- Proverbs 3:5-6KJVTrust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
- Psalms 118:8KJV- It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
"When it looks as though the outcome of a situation is hopelessness, and trouble Surrounds you, it’s easy to become discouraged God's plan in already in place. When Hopelessness, discouragement, and or no solution surrounds me, turn to Jesus. In my weakness His strength prevails. In my Hopelessness I find the blessed hope. Jesus is the answer
Colossians 3:12-13NLTSince God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Psalms 31:21KJVBlessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
When I call myself a Christian, I am saying I am Christ-like, therefore I must Let the light of Jesus shine so others may see and come to know the light of the world.
The Bible mentions fear 365 times and breaks fear into 2 categories. The first type is reverence to God, a reverence for His power and glory. The second type is a proper respect for His wrath and anger a total acknowledgement of who God is and His attributes.
1 Kings 19:3 AMP And Elijah was afraid and arose and ran for his life, and he came to Beersheba which belongs to Judah, and he left his servant there. Life can be difficult full of challenging situations that bring anxiety, hopeless, and at times fear. It's is theses very times, I should seek the Lord earnestly. God is able, willing and He can make a way out of no way. Put your Trust in Jesus, and call on him.
1 Kings 12:30 NLT But this became a great sin, for the people worshiped the idols, traveling as far north as Dan to worship the one there. I should not worship anything other then Lord. JESUS is the way and the truth. In Jesus is Salvation. Follow the Lord, not man
Idolatry is the worship of idols. Idols are images of deity, animals, stars, moon, or the Sun just to name a few as an object of worship.
Proverbs 10:22 KJVThe blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Jeremiah 17:7KJV “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord And whose trust is the Lord.
Psalm 118:26 KJV Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord; We have blessed you from the house of the Lord.
Matthew 5:8 KJV “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
2 Samuel 22:3KJVThe God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. "With so much going on, I find hope, trust and a shield from the things of this world in Jesus. He is my rock, my refuge, most of all, Jesus is my Savior.
2 Samuel 22:47 KJV The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation
2 Samuel 15:10 KJV" But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. David is King and Absalom is his son, who is seeking to rule instead of David. How does one do this to their own father? The Answer is simple. When we take our eyes off Jesus our character becomes subjective to disobedience, self-serving, and so much more. Our very character changes.
"We are in a war. Struggling from one day to the next. When I follow God's will, every battle will become a victory. Don't go it alone let God lead
- What is a testimony? A formal written or spoken statement, used to describe the evidence that is given in order to prove an accused’s guilt or to disprove an accuser’s allegations. “Sharing (or giving) a testimony” in Christianity is telling someone else about your relationship with God. My story of how and what Jesus is and has did in my life.
- 2 Samuel 1:16 AMP"David said to the [fallen] man, “Your blood is on your own head, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I have killed the Lord’s anointed.’ David knew this was not true! The man liked evidence to support his statement.
- When I give a testimony, I am giving a first hand accout of something. Each of should have a testimony of how God continues to bless us everyday. I Give God the glory as He continues to do marvelous things in my life, not because of me, but because of His love for me.
- Luke 8:39 KJVReturn to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
1 Samuel 25:6 KJV and thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
"In order to have real peace for myself and my family, I must have the peace of Jesus. In Him is peace that passes all understanding.
1 Samuel 17:47 AMP" and that this entire assembly may know that the Lord does not save with the sword or with the spear; for the battle is the Lord’s and He will hand you over to us.”
Every battle I'm in belongs to the Lord. Choosing to fight on my is Choosing defeat. The battle is the Lord and the victory comes only through the Lord."
Exodus 14-13KJVAnd Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
- The Bible says God is Spirit,” God is to be worshipped in spirit and in truth” God’s Spirit is found from Genesis to Revelation. God’s Spirit does not only create life but also sustains it. If God’s Spirit is taken away, life ends.
1 Samuel 11:6 KJV" And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
When I totally submit to God's will the Holy Spirit fills me. I receive His power to stand strong. Therefore be filled, with Holy Spirit and stand strong in the Lord.
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Joshua 6:16KJV And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the Lord hath given you the city.
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1 Samuel 4:5 KJV"And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again.
Though the Ark was important, it was a not God. Sometimes we put our faith and trust in things we believe are of God, and not in God. Put your faith, and trust in Jesus, He will not fail or disappoint you. He is my SAVIOR and Redeemer
- Ruth 1:16 NLT"But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.
- Can I or you ever be out the very presence of God? Should I be out of His presence or eyesight at all?
- Psalm 16:11 KJV Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
- The power of influence is great. When we live a life of Christ, His light radiates and draws others to Him. Let the light of Jesus shine in your life.
Sometimes the trials of the world renders my hands useless. Praise God for the Holy Spirit whose mighty hands frees me according to His will and Strength
Judges 7:2 NLT" The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength.
- Oftentimes we take credit for God's work. Without God's blessings and strength we can't do anything. Give God glory and credit for His mighty hand in our lives.
- 1 John 5:4-5 KJV For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
God always delivers on His promises. Seek the Lord in all things and I too, will see God's deliverance through His hands
. The Book of Joshua Chapters 14-18 details the land was under Israelite control and how God have kept His promise He made to Moses even though Moses had died, and Joshua was new the leader. When I submit to God's will. I allow His mighty hand to subdue the boundaries in my life.
- Deuteronomy 31:8 KJVAnd the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
- Deuteronomy 20:4AMPfor the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
- Deuteronomy 3:22AMPDo not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who is fighting for you.’
When God leads out and through obedience I follow the Lord’s plan, nothing is impossible. Obedience is what the Lord requires, the end results is always victory through Jesus.
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1 John 5:4-5 KJV For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
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Ephesians 6:13 KJV- Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
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Romans 8: 38-39 KJV For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Come to the Lord so you can experience His power working in your life. We must have a personal relationship with God. I can't live off of someone else's experience. The Wilderness experience of the Israelites, the crossing of the Red Sea on dry land is not my experience. Each od us have our own Wilderness experience.
- Joshua 4:24KJV"that all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee;
- Isaiah 40:31 KJVBut 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.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 KJV Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
- Psalm 27:1 KJV The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
- Psalm 56:3 KJV In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me
- Ephesians 6:10-11 KJV Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
- Let us seek the Lord's strength, we might be strong in Him. Have faith filled in courage, grounded in God's Word. God cannot fail, trust in Him in be not afraid. Be courageous in the Lord.
Deuteronomy 24:18 AMP But you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and the Lord your God redeemed you from there; therefore I am commanding you to do this thing. "Each of us have our on Egyptian and wilderness experience. A slave to sin. Jesus Death paid our ramson. We are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God.
The sacrifice pointed to Jesus, who is perfect. Through His perfect sacrifice, (death)I have life more abundantly; that is eternal life.
1 Peter 1:19KJVBut with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Hebrews 9:14KJVHow much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
What does it mean Walking According to God’s Will”?
Why do I need to walk according to His will and not my will? Where is God taking me?
Ephesians 4:1-2ESV I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord
Deuteronomy 20:4 KJVFor the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Numbers 32:18 KJV"We will not return unto our houses, until the children of Israel have inherited every man his inheritance.
Every man of Israel was to receive their inheritance from God by doing God's will. Our inheritance, awaits all who accepts Jesus as Lord and SAVIOR. Our inheritance is eternal life only through Jesus.
- Worship the Lord only, God seek completel submission and obedience. We are to worship Him and no one else! Avoid the death penalty.
- Deuteronomy 29:26AMP
- Isaiah 44:6KJVT
- Isaiah 43:10KJ
- Exodus 34:14KJV
God assigned the care of the Sanctuary to the tribe of the Levites.
God has given each of us the necessary tools to complete our assigned work for the Lord. Service to the Lord is our duty.
Numbers 11:6 KJV “But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.” Once thankful for God's daily provision, they became ungrateful looking backwards rather than forward to what God was doing and so much more to come from His hands.
Revelation 21:19 KJV And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
Numbers 4:5-6, 9 NLT
Numbers 4:9-12 KJV
Exodus 24:10 KJV
The lampstand was to give forth light day and night The lampstand’s being the only source of light points directly to Christ as being the light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5). Jesus is the “true light that gives light to everyone” (John 1:9) Like the lampstand our bodies are of one piece designed to reflect the light of Jesus because we are filled with the (oil) the Holy Spirit
Revelation 1:5 KJVAnd from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Jesus gave His life on the cross and His blood made an atonement for all humanity. There is power in His blood. The only acceptable payment for our sins was the shedding Jesus Christ blood.
Leviticus 10:1-2 KJV"And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not. And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they died before the LORD.
God tells us how we are to worship Him. In Spirit and truth. Not by what feels or sounds good. But according to God, led by the Holy Spirit.” True worship must be “in spirit,” that is, engaging the whole heart. God is not confined to a space at any time, therefore I can Worship God in any place at any time.
Leviticus 3:8 NLT lay your hand on its head, and slaughter it in front of the Tabernacle. Aaron’s sons will then splatter the sheep’s blood against all sides of the altar.
The life of an innocent animal at by the hands of the sinner was required to atone for his sins.
- Genesis 3:21 KJV
- Romans 5:12 KJV
- Romans 3:23 KJV
- Romans 6:23 KJV
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV
- John 3:16 KJV
Exodus 36:5 NLT" They went to Moses and reported, “The people have given more than enough materials to complete the job the Lord has commanded us to do!”
The people gave so much in service to the building of the Sanctuary that they had t be told don’t bring any more; you have given more than enough! How does God see my giving and serving the Him
Exodus 29:45 NLT Then I will live among the people of Israel and be their God,
We serve an awesome God whose desire is to live with us, to be our God and us to be His children. Hallelujah for God's love.
Ephesians 3:17-18AMP so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love];
Galatians 2:20 KJV I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
John 14:23 KJV Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
Philippians 2:13 KJV For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Therefore, we who are Christ-like must treat all strangers with the love Jesus has given us
- Exodus 22:21 NLT
- Leviticus 19:33-34KJV
- Leviticus 24:22 KJV
- Leviticus 24:22 KJV
- Hebrews 13:2AMP
Revelation 11:15 KJV And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
" Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We serve a God that has no beginning or end, but eternal. God is always and forever.
Exodus 8:1 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
God's plan was for us to serve Him and Him alone
- Exodus 23:25 KJV
- 1 Samuel 12:20 KJV
- John 12:26 KJV
- Mark 10:45 KJV
- Luke 4:8 KJV
Genesis 44:33 AMPNow, therefore, please let your servant (Judah) remain here instead of the youth [to be] a slave to my Lord, and let the young man go home with his brothers.
Romans 12:2 KJV And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Psalm 51:10-12 KJV Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Ephesians 4:22-24 KJV That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Ezekiel 36:26 KJVA new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
" Humility and submission to Jesus opens the door of my heart. God can transforms the coldest and hardest of hearts into witnesses and servant's for Jesus.
- The first mention of silver in the Bible is in Genesis 13:2, where it says that Abraham was rich in cattle, in silver and gold.
- Silver is mentioned 320 times in the KJV translation.
Genesis 30:30 AMP" For you had little before I came and it has increased and multiplied abundantly, and the Lord has favored you with blessings wherever I turned. But now, when shall I provide for my own household?”
Whatever I have, be it great or small is through the hands of the Lord. The greatest is yet to come; Salvation through Jesus.
It's about my relationship and not what I own or how much I have,
How do we reflect Jesus?
Spend time with Jesus.
Invite the Holy Spirit to change you from the inside out.
Genesis 23:6 AMP“Listen to us, my Lord; you are a prince of God [a mighty prince] among us; bury your dead in the choicest of our graves; none of us will refuse you his grave or hinder you from burying your dead [wife].”
Genesis 16:2 KJV" And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
God works in my life according to His will and His time. My part is to have faith, trust God, and have patience. We serve an on time God. Wait on the Lord. He's never late, nor early
A covenant is an agreement. God’s covenant is a commitment of eternal love. Note God establishes, what is Noah’s part in this agreement? Does humanity or Noah have to do anything. This is God initiated because of His love for me and you
God never forgets His promises or breaks His agreement. His word reflects His character of grace and mercy.
Each day God's hands added in a specific order to His creation. On the 7th day, He blessed, sanctified and rested; leaving us His example. To be a day of resting in the Lord, no laboring, but being happy to be set apart on His holy day for holy use. It’s more than worshiping on the Sabbath, it’s a lifestyle reflecting the character of God by doing what God did, being delighted and of Holy use. At creation Sabbath is the only day given a name all other days are numbered. Is this by accident or designed? May you find rest in God on His Holy day."
Revelation 17:14 KJV These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of Lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Prophecy is a divine message from God, given to His prophet, to shares God's message with the world. Ther messages comes in many forms and is always intended for our good. God's messages are always true and on time. We are living in the last days, and God has a divine for all of us. Study the book od Isaish, Hosea, Daniel and Revelation to learn about many of His divine messages,
I overcome through Jesus. BECAUSE I am clothes in His righteousness, Jesus presents me faultless before the Father and my name is forever in the book of life. Hallelujah. Hallelujah!!
- Revelation 3:5 KJV He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
- 1 John 5:4-5 KJVFor whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
- John 16:33 KJVThese things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
- 1 John 4:4 KJV Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
- Romans 8:37 KJV- Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
How do we speak to one another? Is my conversation a reflection of my relationship with Jesus?
My words and my actions (lifestyle) should be a reflection of my relationship with Jesus. Living a life of truth based on the Word of God. Whenever speaking, speaking truth in love"
What does the Bible say about being humble before God?
Come near to God and he will come near to you! When you are full of self-there is no place for the Holy Spirit!!
James 4:10 KJV Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and a personal relationship with God
James 3:17 KJV"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Christ hath redeemed us, he is our mediator
There is no substitute for the blood of Jesus Christ.
Only by the shedding of His blood is there salvation.
esus has paid in full for my and your redemption! My Savior, My Redeemer. My Lord.
- The Word is given for the purpose of teaching me who you are, correction when I veer away from you and finally pointing me to Jesus, that I can be covered by His righteousness.
- Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
- The Savior has already chosen humanity, for in Him is life
- John 11:25:Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
- Romans 5:17: For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
The Word prayer is found at least 508 in the King James Bible. Approximately 343 in the Old Testament and 165 New Testament.
The word prayer is found 128 times. The Bible records Jesus praying at least 25 different times and Paul mentions prayer, prayer requests, and or exhortations to pray, over 35 it’s clear prayer is important. Most notable is praying for others!
1 Timothy 2:1 NLT
Colossians 1:9 KJV
Matthew 5:44 KJV
Deuteronomy 9:25 KJV
1 Thessalonians 3:8 KJV"for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
What does the Paul mean when he tells us to standfast? Paul is telling me to be anchored and convicted of my beliefs.
- Philippians 3:21- 4:1 KJV
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 KJ
- Galatians 5:1 KJV
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15AMP
Philippians 4:4 KJV Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Who esle better to rejoice in then our Lord and Savior?
- " When Christ lives in me I, can experience and comprehend the fullness of His love. Without Jesus I can't know real love. Hallelujah
- Galatians 2:16 KJV knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
- Hebrews 11:1 KJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV For we walk by faith, not by sight
- Romans 1:17 KJV For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 KJVFor by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God
- Mark 11:22 KJV And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Do you have faith? Is that faith solid or wavering?
- Faith requires action! What action are you taking daily, hourly, minute by minute? Does your action reflect your faith? Having faith in God requires more than claiming Jesus.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 KJV
Jeremiah 10:12 KJV
Genesis 9:17 KJV
Psalm 89:20-21 KJV
1 Thessalonians 3:13 KJV
Day by day I work, to own this or that, in reality I am a Steward. I own nothing, God ask me to be the best Steward of His property I can be. I give myself to Jesus; who owns it all including me.
1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
The Spirit of God dwells in me! The awesomeness of a Holy God sends His Holy Spirit to live in me. Thus God, says be Holy
Romans 12:2 KJVAnd be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
1 John 3:13KJVMarvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
1 John 2:15-17 KJVLove not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Mark 8:36 KJVFor what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Romans 5:19 KJV For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. "God is so merciful; in the midst of our crisis(sin)God sent Jesus to make away out of no way. His death came with His righteousness for all who would seek Him.
1 Corinthians 1:30KJV
Isaiah 64:6KJV
Psalm 5:8KJV
Psalm 31:1KJVIn
In Acts Chapter 2 Paul is given an opportunity to speak on the accusations made by the Jews. Paul is dealing with the same situation Jesus and other Christian’s deal with. These are not just accusations, but false accusations Accusation is one of Satan's weapons. He accuses God of being unjust and accuses us of unworthy.
- I must not allow my job, family or anything to come between me and Jesus. If I am not focus on Jesus anything can become my Idol. Jesus must be first in my life.
- Earthly wealth can’t save me, but Jesus can He promised me a mansion, a crown and eternal.
- I am working day to day for Jesus. The pay is awesome, winning souls for Jesus and the retirement plan has no comparison, eternal life with Jesus.
- An angel sent by God, not only frees Peter, but escorts safety. Yes God's messenger are real. They are sent by the Lord to do His will in our lives.
Acts 12:11 KJV And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
Psalm 91:11 KJV
Daniel 6:22 KJV
Luke 2:10 KJV
Matthew 1:20 KJV
Acts 5:4-5 AMPAs long as it remained [unsold], did it not remain your own [to do with as you pleased]? And after it was sold, was the money not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this act [of hypocrisy and deceit] in your heart? You have not [simply] lied to people, but to God.” And hearing these words, Ananias fell down suddenly and died; and great fear and awe gripped those who heard of it.
- John 19:15 AMP But they shouted, “Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!”
- Genesis 35:11 KJV And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;
- Deuteronomy 28:36KJV The Lord shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.
- 1 Timothy 6:13-16 AMP I solemnly charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and [in the presence] of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession [in His testimony] before Pontius Pilate, 14 to keep all His precepts without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will bring about in His own time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign [the absolute Ruler], the King of those who reign as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords, 16 He alone possesses immortality [absolute exemption from death] and lives in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal power and dominion! Amen.
- Revelation 17:14 AMP They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.”
- Sin filled, they crucified the King of Kings and Lord of Lord. Let not me crucify Jesus afresh with my sins, instead I seek His presence and plan of salvation.
John 12:46 KJVI am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. Note the key words of light, darkness and believe.
- The absence of light is darkness. That is without Jesus I am living in darkness. Living in darkness, what little I see; I think I see all there is to see. My eyes that is my life has adjusted and accepted the little light I see in the darkness. Many times, I fail to believe because I cannot see it. I must not let darkness surround my faith but let through my faith be preserved and flourished in light. That light is Jesus.
Hear the Word, believe the Word, the Word and Jesus is the same. Through the Jesus (the Word) is salvation
- John 5:24 KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
- Matthew 21:22 KJVAnd all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
- James 2:19 KJVThou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
- John 20:31 KJV But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
- John 3:16- 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.
Luke 22:3-4 KJV Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. Satan brings life changing experiences that separates us from Jesus.
Matthew 4:10 KJV Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve
Matthew16:23 AMP But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on things of God, but on things of man.
Mark 4:14-16 AMPThe sower sows the word [of God, the good news regarding the way of salvation]. These [in the first group] are the ones along the road where the word is sown; but when they hear, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word which has been sown in them. In a similar way these [in the second group] are the ones on whom seed was sown on rocky ground, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy [but accept it only superficially];
The son, coin and sheep were all lost. Each represent a person like me who is lost in sin and the father, the woman and the Shepard all represents Jesus who searches for each of us. Praise God, like the son, coin and sheep we too can through the Holy Spirit can find our way back to the Father, where they rejoiced.
- Luke 8:11, 13 KJV Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. Note they heard and received it with joy. Joy alone is not enough! "I must do more then be excited and joyful when I hear God's word. By faith I must believe and live a life that reflects I believe God's word.
- Hebrews 4:12 KJV 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.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
- Psalm 119:105 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
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So, Who is this? Why do I need to know Him? Is he still revenant today? The Holy Ghost and The Holy Spirit are used interchangeably in the Bible. He is the third person of the Godhead, sent by God to us. Scripture refers to Him as, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, or the Comforter.
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Luke 1:35KJV And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
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"Praise God for His Holy Spirit. He guides us to all truth. Let us pray daily for the out pouring of the Holy Spirit to dwell in us until Jesus comes.
Mark 10:17 KJV And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Eternal life is a conditional promise of Jesus to all of us. Our part is to, love, submit, obey God and to reflect Jesus as we share the Gospel.
Jesus promised that you could know you have eternal life. This is the greatest promise of all; the plan of salvation through Jesus. With all the advancements in technology and medicine, the mortality rate is still 100%. For those of us who have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, salvation through Jesus is still 100%.
- Mark 3:35 KJVFor whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
- "JESUS instructs us to live His example by doing will of God. in doing so we become obedient servants of the Lord. I pray for strength to do His will and not my will.
- How do we define the will of God? It is through His Holy Word, the Bible, we can find meaning and principles discerning God's will. The will of God is everything that God desires or wishes to happen in heaven and on earth. God’s will is that you come to know him as a Person, draw close to him, and then love and serve him with your whole heart.
All we need to know is found in His holy Word. Read, learn and be ready. Jesus is the answer, let no one deceive you
- Matthew 24:3-4 KJV And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
- Acts 20:29 KJV For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Warning, warning, not everyone that comes to you in the name of Jesus is teaching the Word,
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3 KJVLet no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
We all suffer and struggle with something. Each situation is different and difficult. Your struggles may not be my struggles and my struggles may not be your struggles. No matter the struggles is Jesus can heal us and get us through it. Trust and obey in sickness and health, good times and bad times. Grow in faith in, grow in Jesus.
Matthew 17:15, 18 KJV
Psalm 46:1-2 KJV
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 KJV
James 1:12 KJV
Matthew 10:7-8 KJV And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. The Lord commands "go" share the word; God's kingdom is a free gift available to you and I.
Nehemiah 6:7 KJV
Jonah 3:1-3KJV
Isaiah 61:1KJVT
- Matthew 3:2 KJV and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. The central theme of the Bible is Jesus the Gospel of Matthew theme is kingdom of heaven. Matthew uses the phrase over thirty times in his Gospel.
- Matthew 18:3 KJV And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Conversion means a change, and become as little child, a child of God, what is it that needs changing in me?
- Matthew 16:19 KJV And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
- Mark 4:26-29 KJV And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
- Zechariah 14:1 KJV Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. Don’t be fool thinking this is just a myth by listening to those who are not of the fold! This day will come. Now is the time to surrender to the Lord.
- Isaiah 13:9 KJV Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. Note Sinners will be destroyed, The Lord comes with anger and destruction to the rebellious.
- Isaiah 26:21 KJVFor, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. The Lord comes down from heaven to destroy those filled with iniquity.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 KJVFor yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Be not dismayed, only those who have not paid attention to the Lord’s warnings will be surprise, caught off guard like a home owner when a thief comes. The thief comes unannounced. To those living in sin, Jesus will come unannounced. Because they believed not in Him nor listen to the warnings He has been giving.
- Matthew 24:42KJVTherefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
Zechariah 7:9 KJV Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:
Psalm 86:15 KJV But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Psalm 145:8-9 KJV The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works
Romans 9:15 KJV For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Haggai 2:5 AMP As for the promise which I made with you when you came out of Egypt, My Spirit stands [firm and immovable] and continues with you; do not fear!’
"Today we live in a world of uncertainty and broken promises. In Jesus is life, certainly and no broken promises.
Genesis 12:2-3KJVAnd I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. We find in the book of Genesis, God makes a promise to bless Abraham and, through his descendants, the whole world. This promise, called the Abrahamic Covenant, pointed to the coming Messiah for whom Abraham looked. As children of Abraham we to, look forward to the second coming of Jesus; God never breaks His word
Deuteronomy 4:29KJV But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. When I decide to search for the Lord, I must search for Him with all my heart and soul, then I will find God.
John 14:1-3 KJV Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Revelation 22:12 KJVAnd, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Habakkuk 1:12 KJV
Habakkuk 1:12 NLT
Proverbs 3:12 NLT
Deuteronomy 31:27 KJV
Jeremiah 17:23KJV
Hebrews 12:6KJV
Job 5:17 KJV
Psalm 94:12 KJV
Revelation 3:19NLT
Micah 4:1 KJV But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.
"We are living in the last days. I must Exalt the Lord, for He is Holy, perfect, filled with righteousness and forgiveness. Praise God everyday for all His blessing, look to Jesus for He is surely coming
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This is episode # 27
Jonah 1:14KJV
Jonah 2:2 KJV
Lamentations 3:52-57 KJV
1 Chronicles 16:8 KJV
Psalm 86:5KJV
Psalm 116:1-4AM
Zechariah 13:9KJV
To call on the name of the Lord is to approach Him in thanksgiving, worship, and prayer, by in doing this we grow closer to God.
Amos 4:10 KJVI have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.
Hosea 6:1-2 (KJV)Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
Hosea 14:1-3 (KJV) O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy.
Jeremiah 24:7 (KJV)And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the Lord: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.
Joel 2:13 (KJV)And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
Joel 2:13 (AMP)Rip your heart to pieces [in sorrow and contrition] and not your garments.”
Now return [in repentance] to the Lord your God,For He is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness [faithful to His covenant with His people];
And He relents [His sentence of] evil [when His people genuinely repent].
Jeremiah 3:22 (KJV)Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God.
Remember Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Hosea 14:9KJV Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. Wisdom and understanding comes from the Lord, Through His Wisdom, I am prudent, walking in His ways and doing His will.
Exodus 28:3 KJV
Job 12:12-13KJV W
Psalm 104:24 AMP
Psalm 111:10 KJV
James 1:5 KJV
James 3:17 KJV If you lack wisdom, ask of God, He gives Wisdom to anyone who ask. God’s wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, full of mercy, perfect and without partiality. Don’t rely on your own wisdom but rely on wisdom that above. Let’s walking in God’s ways and doing His will.
Remember Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God
Hosea 7:10 KJV And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him for all this.
Psalm 10:3(KJV)For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth. The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
Proverbs 29:22-24 (KJV) An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Isaiah 14:12-14 (KJV)How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
2 Chronicles 32:26 Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah
Pride focus on self, independent from God. It is synonymous with arrogance, foolishness, evil, and wickedness. It’s all about I and nothing about God. It is directly opposed to the humble, God-fearing, meek, lowly, trusting, faith-filled disposition that is pleasing to God. Set your eyes on Jesus, learn and live humility so we can become more Christ-like. It’s not about me, Its about Jesus.
This is episode # 23
Daniel 12:1“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”
Exodus 12:26-28
Exodus 18:9-11
Acts 12:11
2 Samuel 22:2
Free from sin, not because of me. but my father in heaven, He sent the perfect sacrifice His Son, to redeem, the lost, freeing us from sin, covered in His righteousness, Delivered
This is episode # 22 “Humble not Proud”
Daniel 5:20 AMP But when his heart was lifted up and his spirit became so proud that he behaved arrogantly, he was deposed from his royal throne and his glory was taken away from him. And you, his [a]son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart (mind), even though you knew all this. God wants us to show humility not proudness, thus He gives us His word to teach us about a loving God that out of love not proudness He gave His son to save the world.
1 Samuel 2:3)AMP) Do not go on boasting so very proudly, Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth; For the Lord is a God of knowledge, And by Him actions are weighed (examined). Avoid being arrogance, and be humbled for thew blessings of the Lord, For whatever you have, from food to a Job, your family and even the breath you breathe is all due to God. Being Proud is a feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
Psalm 17:10 They have closed their unfeeling heart [to kindness and compassion]; With their mouths they speak proudly and make presumptuous claims. Kindness and compassion should be a refection of who I am, because I am a child of God. God is filled with kindness and compassion.
James 4:5-7(KJV) Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Psalm 18:27 You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud.
Psalm 138:6Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land
James 4:10 (KJV) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble
Humbling Yourself Before God What do you think it means to humble yourself? The Webster dictionary defines humility as not being proud, haughty, arrogant, or assertive. It also describes the characteristics of humility as reflecting, expressing, or offering a spirit of deference or submission. So let us me proud to be a child of God through humility.
This is episode # 21 “Sabbath.”
Ezekiel 46:1 AMP Thus says the Lord God , “The gate of the inner courtyard that faces east shall be shut This is episode # 21 “Sabbath.”during the six working days, but it shall be opened on the Sabbath day and opened on the day of the New Moon.
Exodus 20:8-11Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. T
Genesis 2:3 Amplified Bible So God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it [as His own, that is, set it apart as holy from other days], because in it He rested from all His work which He had created and done.). That means it was "set apart" for sacred use. Other ways of saying it are; it was "made holy", it was "consecrated", or it was "hallowed". These terms are fairly synonymous. Now the scripture states:
Ecclesiastes 3:14Amplified BibleI know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor can anything be taken from it, for God does it so that men will fear and worship Him [with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is God]. Only God can make something Holy. Thus no other day can be set aside for holy use unless God does it. Many times the comment is made this is the Jewish Sabbath, but a reading of God’s word explains the following
James 1:12 A
Luke 4:16
Ezekiel 39:6 NLT
Zechariah 13:9 ESV
1 Peter 1:7 ESV
Deuteronomy 4:24
Hebrews 12:29
Psalm 97:3
Leviticus 10:1-2
2 Peter 3:10 (NLT)
Revelation 21:1
Ephesians 2:8
John 14:1-3 14Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Ezekiel 32:2 Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say unto him, Thou art like a young lion of the nations, and thou art as a whale in the seas: and thou camest forth with thy rivers, and troubledst the waters with thy feet, and fouledst their rivers. Pharaoh has been causing trouble to the nations around him, even in his own nation. The Bible says he is like a young lion, loud and noisy, hectoring and threatening as a lion when he roars. He is by all accounts a tyrant and oppressive to so many. As we see the troubles of our times I our lives what should we do? Who do we turn to?
Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him. The Bible says only God is good, in these times turn to God. Lean not on self, but know everything God does for me and you is for our benefit. Know that in times of trouble we can trust God in all situations.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. God is a place we can go in time of trouble, when we have a personal relationship with God He never leaves us in our time of trouble.
Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Trust God and know even when the situation looks hopeless, God is still working in my life.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. When God brings us through trouble we then can be a testimony and a witness to the power and compassion of God as he brought me through so can He bring you through your troubles.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. We can’t give God our troubles and keep them at the same time. God wants to take on our troubles, and sustain us in our time of need.
Psalm 27:1 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4 He sets on high those who are lowly, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.”
I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life
John 14:1-3 14 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
This is episode # 18“ God Will Execute Judgment”
Jude 1:15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”
Isaiah 3:11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
Ezekiel 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Psalm 58:10 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
Psalm 37:34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
John 5:22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Make no mistake, all will be judged, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Therefore, now is the time to grow in Jesus.
The Good news, we find is in John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Jesus wants to save us all, he wants none to perish, we then must accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, my Redeemer, My advocate, thus shall Jesus say well done my good and faithful servant and cover me with His righteousness.
Matthew 4:17 (KJV) From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Acts 17:30 (KJV)And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Eternal life is a free gift of that only Jesus can give. He wants give this gift to anyone and everyone who believes in Jesus. For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” says the Lord God . “Therefore, repent and live! So, the question is can I receive eternal life without repenting my sins? Better stated will there be people who have not changed their ways of sin in heaven.
Luke 13:3
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Ezekiel 11:20
Jeremiah 24:7
Jeremiah 31:33
Jeremiah 32:37-39
Zechariah 8:7-9
2 Corinthians 6:16
What is the result of me doing this? Ezekiel 36:27And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
Ephesians 3:15-17 (KJV) Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, It is the spirit of the living God that we need each day, to guide us unto Him that knew no sin, but is able to save us rom our sins. Today, let us walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances so God can be our God.
This is episode # 15“ God Gives Us Signs”
Ezekiel 4:3 KJV Moreover take thou unto thee an iron pan, and set it for a wall of iron between thee and the city: and set thy face against it, and it shall be besieged, and thou shalt lay siege against it. This shall be a sign to the house of Israel
Genesis 1:14
Matthew 16:3
Matthew 24:24
Luke 21:11
Hebrews 2:4
Joshua 24:17
John 4:48
Isaiah 7:14
This is episode # 14“ God’s Purpose”
Lamentations 2:17 AMP, The Lord has done what He planned; He has accomplished His word Which He commanded from days of old. He has demolished without sparing, And He has caused the enemy to rejoice over you; He has exalted the power of your enemies.
God has a purpose for everyone, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or social economic status. We are not just happen to be, we are created male and female in His image.
Exodus 9:16 (AMP)
We accept or reject God’s purpose, but we can’t change it.
Job 42:2 (MSG)
Proverbs 19:21(KJV)
Romans 8:28 (AMP)
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Matthew 18:11
Jeremiah 47:1, 4 NLT This is the Lord ’s message to the prophet Jeremiah concerning the Philistines of Gaza, before it was captured by the Egyptian army. “The time has come for the Philistines to be destroyed, along with their allies from Tyre and Sidon. Yes, the Lord is destroying the remnant of the Philistines, those colonists from the island of Crete.
Genesis 21:2
Exodus 9:4-6
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Galatians 4:4-5
Matthew 24:36
Habakkuk 2:3
Jeremiah 40:2-3KJV And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, The Lord thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place. Now the Lord hath brought it and done according as he hath said: because ye have sinned against the Lord, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you.
Jeremiah 26:13
Jeremiah 7:23
Jeremiah 42:6
Isaiah 45:22
2 John 1:6
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Deuteronomy 8:3And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live.