Word:
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, wehave peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
Thought:
On the one hand, we are complete in Christ. On the other hand, we are growing in Christ. At one and the same time we feel both the presence of Christ and pressures of sin. We enjoy the peace that comes from being made right with God, but we still face daily problems that often help us to grow more in Christ.
Word:
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gal 2: 20
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Heb 11: 1
Thought:
Temptation is not sin, but yielding to temptation is.
Never forget – Your identity in Christ.
Word:
Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. Genesis 22: 6 – 8.
Thought:
Let us renew our vision and confidence in Christ.
God sent Lord Jesus Christ as the lamb of sacrifice for our sake.
Jesus is our light, joy, hope and salvation, a friend who never forsakes, who lifts us when others try to push us down. We cannot wear Him out; we pile on Him all our griefs and troubles. He is always ready to lift us and help us. He addresses with the same love; He beams up on us with the same smile; He pities us with the same compassion. There is no name like HIS. – Streams in the Desert – Mrs. Charles E. Cowman.
Word:
The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. Luke 22: 6-62
Thought:
Let us renew our vision and confidence in Christ.
Sin like cancer has a way of growing if unchecked. Better kill it before it even begins. Confess your sins or your desire to sin to the Lord and ask His help to grow in Christ.
We need to be aware of our breaking points and not become overconfident or self sufficient.
If we fail Him we must remember that Christ can use those who recognize their failures. From this humiliating experience Peter learned much that would help him later when he assumed leadership of the young Church.
Word:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Mat 11:28-30.Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Mat 8:31-32
Thought:
Frustration to Fruitation
Jesus frees people from the bondage of sins. The rest that Jesus promises is love, healing and peace with God.
A true relationship with God changes meaningless, wearisome toil in to spiritual productivity and purpose.
Word:
“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. Luke 21:34
This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Hebrews 8:10
Thought:
Christ is coming again and we need to watch and be spiritually fit. This means working faithfully at the tasks God has given to us. Don’t let our mind and spirit be dulled by careless living, drinking or foolishly pursuing pleasure. Don’t let the cares of this life weigh us down. Be ready to move at God’s command.
“Prepare to meet your God, O Israel” Amos 4:12b
Be Prepared and Prepare others.
Word:
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Mathew 5:8
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Ps73:1
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Ps 73: 23-26
So be very careful to love the LORD your God. Joshua 23:11
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5
Thought:
Be Confident in God’s presence and His Guidance. We are continually in God’s Grip in our Journey. In addition, we have the great hope of salvation and the hope of Glory in Christ.
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”
Word:
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.
Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. II Peter 1: 5 –11.
Thought:
Revival means a new life in hearts where the spiritual life has ebbed. (THE CALVARY ROAD – ROY HESSION)
The Holy Spirit
Few verses from the bible regarding Holy Spirit:
John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. (Luke 3:16)
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (John 14:26)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)
May we walk filled with the Holy Spirit for the rest of the days of our Life!
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