Monthly Archives: December 2011

Life in Christ Jesus

Word:

Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’

“‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”  Luke 13: 6 – 3.

Thought:

Have you been enjoying God’s special treatment without giving anything in return? If so, respond to the Gardener’s patient care and begin to bear that fruit God has created you to produce.

Be thankful to God that you are wonderfully made to accomplish His purposes.

“THE LORD ALMIGHTY IS MUSTERING AN ARMY FOR WAR. IS 13:4”

Jesus Christ’s Kingdom

Word and Thought:

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. (2 Cor 10:3, 4)

The weapons of spiritual warfare are not worldly. They are powerful through God to demolish the devil’s forts. We don’t wage war with human plans and methods. Remember, we should always sharpen our spiritual weapons in prayer and by waiting before God with perseverance (Eph 6:13 -18).

The Lord of the Armies is with us. We stand still and know that He is God! (Psa 46:9-11). Stop and listen to Him before you proceed!

When God is supplying all your weapons for the spiritual battle, no challenge is too big to win. While you are walking through the rocky road – Remember Jesus also walked on the same road. So He is able to give strength to overcome the evil with good.

Whatever the resources we have let us use them for the development of Christ’s kingdom. Moses had a stick – God asked Moses what is in your hand and God used Moses mightily. David had a pebble – God has used that pebble. Gideon – God encouraged him by addressing him as a” mighty man”. Now whatever resources we have in our hands – let us use for Christ’s Kingdom.

 

Though the ills of earth may wound me,

And the storms of life confound me—

With His loving arms around me,

I’ll go with Him all the way!

(Fanny J. Crosby, 1823-1915)

 

Faith walk with Christ Jesus

 

Word:

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.  Heb 11: 1-3

“The just shall live by faith” Hab 2:4

“For we live by faith, not by sight” 2 Cor 5:7

Thought:

God’s word has awesome power. When He speaks do we listen and respond? How can we better prepare our self to respond to God’s word? God wants our faith that leads to a personal, dynamic and intimate relationship with Him.

Faith is a precious gift of God that grows as we apply it in our day to day life.

 

Firm as a rock, though surges dash around us!

Firm as a rock, though trials dark may fall!

Yet shall we cling to Him, the Rock of Ages,

Jesus, the Holy One, our All in All! (Fanny J. Crosby, 1823-1915)

 

 

God’s deep secrets

Word:

However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” the things God has prepared for those who love him. These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.1 Cor 2:9-10

Thought:

‘God’s deep secrets’ refers to God’s unfathomable nature and his wonderful plan – Jesus’ Death and Resurrection and to the promise of salvation, revealed only to those who believe that what God says is true.

God never forgets His People. He is good at all  time. God’s eyes are watching us. We cannot hide anything from Him.

God’s laws

Word:

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.  Psalms 19: 7-11

Thought:

God’s laws revive us, make us wise, bring joy to the heart, giving insight, warn us and reward us. God’s laws are guide lines and lights for our path, rather than chains on our hands and feet. They point at danger to warn us, and then point at success to guide us.

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God, Mat 4:4

 

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus

Word of God:

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Heb 12: 2-3

Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young a place near your altar, O LORD Almighty, my King and my God. Psalms 84: 3

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10: 41 – 42.

Thought:

To live a practical and a victorious christian life we must keep our eyes on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is our King and we are His People. He is our role model too.

That’s My King Dr. S.M. Lockridge – [OFFICIAL]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE

 

Our identity in Christ

Word: For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, forgiveness of sins.Colossians 1:13-14 (NIV)

Thought: The best way to escape from this sinful world is to understand who you are in Christ.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Give us a clean heart to understand who we are in Christ, In Jesus name. Amen.

 

Finding eternal satisfaction in Christ

Word:

Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again. Anyone who drinks the water I (Jesus Christ) give will never thirst – not ever. The water I give will be an artisan spring within, gushing fountains of endless life. If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Rivers of living water will brim and spill out of the depths of anyone who believes in me this way, just as the scripture says ‘ You’ll be like a well watered garden, a gurgling spring that never runs dry.

John 4: 13-14, John 7: 38-39; Isaiah 58:11

Lord Jesus, you quench the thirst and longing of my soul, Praise your blessed name – Billy Graham.

 

Dare to be a Daniel

Word of God:

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. Heb 4: 12 -13

Thought:

The word of God is living, life-changing and dynamic as it works in us. The demands of God’s word require decisions … strong and firm decision in Christ. We must also let it shape our lives.

Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone!

Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!

Hold the Gospel banner high! On to victory grand!

Satan and his host defy, and shout for Daniel’s Band!

(Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876)

 

God is almighty and powerful

God’s Word:

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has measured the Spirit of the LORD, or what man shows him his counsel? Whom did he consult, and who made him understand? Who taught him the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed him the way of understanding? Isa 40:12 – 14

Thought: Isaiah describes God’s power to create, His provision to sustain and His presence to help. God is almighty and powerful. No person or thing can be compared to God. But even so, He cares for each of us personally.

We describe God as best as we can with our limited knowledge and language. But our understanding of Him and His power are limited when we compare Him to what we experience on earth.

What is your concept of God especially as revealed in His son Lord Jesus Christ? We should not limit His power in our life by underestimating Him.