When we make our plans each week, or each day, they should be made with God’s approval. “We ought to say, “If the Lord wills.” Jesus and Paul are examples for us in this area (Matthew 26:42) (Acts 18:21) (1 Corinthians 16:7). In saying “if the Lord wills” it demonstrates faith in two things:
And it is true that God’s will, will …
Nehemiah 8:10 tells us not to be on’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” We can read in Psalm 16:11 that God will show us the path of life, and in that find out where real joy is, in His presence. So, if our joy is low this morning, it means we have not been spending time in God’s presence as we should, receiving His strength and help. It means we have got our focus off God and onto something else.
Although God is …
God accepts you, because of what Jesus did as your substitute, and because He loves you. Not because you have done some mighty work to earn such acceptance from Him. We read in (Ephesians 1:6)…..to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved. All barriers between you and God were broken down by Jesus Christ. God forgave you, and offers cleansing from all the sin you ever committed. We also read in (2 Corinthians 5:18-21)……Now all things are of God, who …
It seems that in the hour of trial or discouragement the Lord always stood with Paul. While he was preaching the gospel in Damascus there was such a stir as they were after Paul, and yet the Lord was with him. While he was preaching in Lystra, they stoned him and thought he was dead, and yet the Lord was with him. While he was preaching the gospel in Philippi, he was beaten and placed in stocks in the inner prison, and yet the Lord was with him. While he was …
(Luke 5:16)…..So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed. But why? Jesus prayed and He is our example. If prayer was necessary for Jesus, how much more so for us. Just look at (John 13:15)…..”For I have given you an example. . . .” (Luke 6:12) tells us…..”He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And of course we read in (Mark 1:35)…..a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. Jesus …
The Grace of God is one of the most amazing doctrines given in the Scriptures from God. It is through the grace of God that even man, woman, or child might be saved as they place their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I came upon this old article from Spurgeon’s “Sword and the Trowel” newspaper He used to print. I thought you might enjoy His insight on grace.
Tis by the grace of God that ungodly men are preserved from instant death. The sharp axe of justice would soon fell …
It is very sad but many people wake up with aching joints, aching backs, lacking joy, wondering how they can shake off their lethargy and make it through the day. In many ways life has become more of a burden to them than any kind of excitement. So just how does a person go from a down and out state to a place of rejoicing and joy?
Here are some suggestions provided by David in Psalm 103:1-5.
JOHN 3:16 ESV 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
God so loved me, (insert your name here), that He gave…
What did God give me? He gave me His only Son. (John 3:16)
What did God give me? He gave me the gift of righteousness. (Romans 5:17)
What did God give me? He gave me eternal life through Jesus my Lord. (Romans 6:23)
What did God give me? With Jesus He …
God saved you by his grace. And you or I can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-10). Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. If salvation is based on our performance, on what we do, then it is not by grace. Our salvation is based on what Jesus Christ did. Our part is simply to receive the gift! Yet that is so hard for people to grasp.
Abraham was, humanly speaking, …
(I Thessalonians 5:16 KJV)…..Rejoice evermore.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16 NASB)…..Rejoice always.
If you only rejoice when things are perfect, you may not rejoice much in this life. Why miss out on something so pleasant? We as believers are to rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. You can rejoice in hope! That means to rejoice ahead of time. Why? Because you expect deliverance. You know God’s blessing is coming your way because God is faithful. So rejoice now! Today, rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: …
