The top four outstanding qualities of a Godly woman: Godly Woman – Proverb 31: 10-31
Commitment / Loyalty
Industrious / Diligent
Charity / Love
Beautiful speech / Wise and kind words
A godly woman has an excellent spirit of devotion and the essence of excellence. She is honorable, faithful, pure, upright before God, family, and others, trustworthy, capable, intelligent, diligent, generous, and kind. She works with her hands and provides food for her household. The Holy Spirit controls the tongue and gives a beautiful speech, which spills from the Holy Spirit-filled hearts. The Bible says in Proverbs 11:13, A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1. The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18.
Let us train our eyes to see well, tongue to speak well, and ears to hear well. Do not allow them to wander to their will and wish, making us miserably fail and fall. Make Bible reading, meditation, prayer time, and witness-full life inseparable habits; they are the four pillars for a strong Christ Jesus-centered Spiritual life.
Refrain from evil things because, behind every evil thing, only the evil-doer devil will be there!
Looks don’t last; Character does. Superficial attractions may prove inadequate in the long run.
God could move people, places, and things to accomplish His will. Trust God!
Mountains and Valleys of Life:
Deuteronomy 11: 11-12 But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven. It is a land the Lord your God cares for; the eyes of the Lord your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end.
Psalms 23: 4 says, Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
God made everything in the cosmos, from the microscopic amoeba and things to the vast planets and galaxies. For example, The radius of the sun is 432,690 miles.
A few days ago, we saw a beautiful rainbow on top of our city. What’s all about the rainbow?
Noah: A bright star in a dark sky! God says in Genesis 9:13-16, I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth, and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”The Bible also talks about Noah’s time and Lot’s time. Luke 17: 26-29:” Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. People were eating, drinking, marrying, and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then, the flood came and destroyed them all. “It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.
Jesus says in verse 32, Remember Lot’s wife! Moral values, purity in heart, and sexual purity have become less important in Noah and Lot’s time. Sad progression in fascination with living on the edge. Sin is serious; do not play with it.
The Bible says in James 4:7, Come near to God, and he will come near to you. True contentment comes only when we submit our lives to God and follow his plan. The word “remember” from a Google search shows as follows: The root word for “remember” is memor, which means “remembering”. The word “remember” comes from the Middle English word remembren, which comes from the Anglo-French word remembrer, which comes from the Late Latin word rememorari. Rememorari comes from the Latin words re- and memorari, which mean “to be mindful of” and “mindful”, respectively. Here are a few verses from the Bible that have the word “remember.
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them.” Ecclesiastes 12:1
But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. Psalm 103:17-18
God remembered His people in His time! Trust God and Trust His unseen hands!
Let us do some self-analysis in the presence of God and make wise choices in our walk with the LORD.
Dear all, May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. II Thes 2: 16 – 17
Life Through the Spirit: For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him, we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings so that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8: 14-17
EVANGELISM | DISCIPLESHIP | LEADERSHIP | PASS IT ON When God wants to accomplish a work, He always prepares His people and puts them in the right places at the right time. Even a common conversation with a friend or a relative on an ordinary day could lead to a life-changing experience. Diamond begins its life journey as coal is formed, found, and polished over time! Always remember your life has a purpose that God will fulfill. You were made by God for a great purpose – to shine from the inside out.
Dear all, Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians1: 3 Word: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV)
Thought: Look up to Jesus When we look at the world around us it’s so discouraging. Wherever and whatever we see are filled with chaos and confusion. Today you might be facing a discouraging situation that is holding you up from moving on. Leave the situation in the hands of the Lord and cling to the promise the Lord gave to Joshua as your promise. We pray that you will be like the singing little bird sitting peacefully on top of the tree amidst the roaring storm. Look up to Jesus; He will give you the strength to overcome any raging storm you are facing. Through Christ Jesus we are overcomers.
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing. Psalms 65: 11-13
Keep your conscience clear. 1 Peter 3: 16
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17
“Growing and Mining is the process”
God’s clock doesn’t function like man’s clock. (From Genesis To Revelation)
Be courageous in Christ Jesus. Ask God to fill your heart with confidence in Christ Jesus.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1: 9
How often do we pour out our hearts to God? How often do we give him a specific request to answer? Psalms (62: 7 – 8)
True faith in Christ Jesus transforms our conduct, attitude, character, speech pattern, motives, and actions. (Romans 12: 1-2)
Motives are just as important as actions. (Proverbs 16:2)
Quiet convictions often earn long-term respect. (Nicodemus – John 3)
God’s way of thinking is important. Remembering God’s faithfulness is worth a pause for reflection. (Isaiah 6: 3 – God’s Master Plan is to fill the earth with His glory. The purpose of life is to develop God’s character).
When God forgives our sins, He forgets them. Don’t stop trusting God just as you are ready to reach your goal. (Jeremiah 31:34 & Biblical Characters)
Be corrected by God and become who God intended you to be. Train your tongue intentionally to speak well, and also train your brain intentionally to think well! (Jonah).
Are you a fan or a follower? Count your blessings one by one, not your sorrows! (Peter).
No matter what the cost, let us follow the footprints of Jesus. (Psalm 77:19).
Because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow! Never underestimate the resurrected power of Christ Jesus in you. Retain the promises of God in your consciousness. This will give you the strength to overcome every difficulty you are facing in this faith journey. (Matthew 6:25-34)
NEHEMIAH – SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IN REVIVAL
God put Nehemiah in Susa just as He had put Esther there a generation before, and just as He had put Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon.
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EVANGELISM | DISCIPLESHIP | LEADERSHIP | PASS IT ON
When God wants to accomplish a work, He always prepares His workers and puts them in the right places at the right time. Even in a common conversation with a friend or relative | Ordinary day | Life changing Experience Joseph 41: 14; David 1 Sam 17: 29.
Nehemiah was determined because the work he was doing was great work and he was serving a great God.
One man with others (V 2) | I questioned them about the Jewish remnant. | 4 – When I heard this, I sat down and wept | Mourned | Fasted |He cared enough to ask; weep, pray & volunteer.
When you are facing an overwhelming project, here’s how to survive the cutthroat competition without losing your cool or your integrity | Pray – Plan – Persist – According to God’s master plan.
Nehemiah 1: 4-11 – Cup bearer – At each meal, the cup bearer must test the King’s food to make sure it was not poisoned. This is an accountable and honorable position in the King’s palace. He is a special guard to protect the king and a man of faithful and impressive character. In whom the king could place a tremendous amount of trust. If the cupbearer turned against the king, it would be easy to assassinate him.
A practical mind paired with a genuine faith can accomplish great things | Nehemiah’s visionary leadership | Renewal cannot take place until we know where to begin | Honest evaluation – Identify the issues and fix them with God’s grace.
STRESS Management:
S – Singing / Worshipping God | T – Thankful heart | R – Rest in Christ Jesus | E – Earnestly seek him | S – Solitude / Quality time | S – Slowdown
How to balance the balance | What is the rule of balance? | An object can be balanced if it’s supported directly under its center of gravity – Instant gratitude Vs Path of consistency | Long-term success – Keeping and maintaining the victorious walk | Like large doors can swing on very small hinges | Right small keys & right doors |
Abraham’s Life | Moses’ Life | David’s Life | Peter’s Life | Paul’s | 1000’s of Godly people (Hebrews 11 and 12) | surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses |
Children of God: | John 1: 12-13-14 | Romans 8: 14-17 | Ephesians 1:3| Isaiah 63:16
The Word Became Flesh: Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Life Through the Spirit: For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him, we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Loving Father: But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.
Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10
Word:Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning – Luke 12: 35
Be – Personal call for you – God saved our forefathers through thousands of years, even in the middle of a flood, war, and natural calamities, and brought us into this World. God’s sovereign plan in Christ Jesus for you and me was well planned by God before the foundations of the earth (Ephesians 1).
Dressed: Zechariah 3: 1-10 and Ephesians 6 talk about the garment. It is referred to as the Salvation in Christ Jesus and the full armor of God. With these, we will be secured and saved by God from satanic attacks. Submit to God and resist the devil in Jesus’ name.
For service: What is the ultimate service for us on this Earth? The answer is simple – sharing the love of Christ Jesus to the people who need salvation. Our life should have a solid foundation in the Word of God. We need to have one desire, one passion, one goal and that is, to proclaim Jesus’ name by our words and actions everywhere (Matthew 7: 24).
Keep your lamps burning: Plug your mind into the power of prayer and be filled with the Holy Spirit, which results in a continuous victorious walk in Christ in all the areas of your life. In which area do you need a continuous victory? Let us ask God like Jacob and He is ready to bless us with a victorious life. In addition, God called us to be a light in the darkness (Matthew 5). An oil lamp needs a continuous supply of oil and if it is an electric lamp it needs a continuous electric supply. Here we can compare oil and electricity with God’s anointment of the Holy Spirit.
At the end of this year, let us spend some time in prayer and re-evaluate our walk with Christ.
Thought: The Sovereignty of God
God is sovereign, He is in charge. When your life seems chaotic, rest in this truth and rest in His arms. God is in control; Jesus is the LORD, and the Holy Spirit is with you as Jesus Promised.
Stand firm in Christ
To make ready a group of people to meet our LORD Jesus Christ.
Multiply – Disciples making disciples – Pass it on
Dear all, May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. II Thes 2: 16 – 17
Word: 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 the divine power to demolish strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:3-4)For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 1 Thes 4:7 (NIV)
Thought: When God is supplying all our weapons for the spiritual battle, no challenge is too big to win. While we are walking through a rocky road – Remember Jesus also walked on the same road. So He can give strength to overcome evil with good. Knowing God in a personal way through Christ Jesus and also his eternal purpose for us will help us to be victorious through difficult times.
Dear all, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13
Word: “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 victorious Christian life we must keep our eyes on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without any distractions. Distractions diminish our devotion to Jesus. In contrast, our devotion to Jesus diminishes our distractions.
Dear all, May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you [filling your heart with the spiritual well-being and serenity experienced by those who walk closely with God]. Jude 1: 2 (Amplified Bible)
Word:
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col 4: 5 – 6.
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Mat 5:13
Thought:
God chooses people in many different ways. For example, He may choose a person either before the foundation of the earth or in his/her mother’s womb, or in the furnace of pain. Jesus said we are the light and salt to this earth. Look around, the entire world is filled with sin and it is like the times of Noah/Lot. We are the people responsible to share His love to our circle of nonbelievers. If not we, then who will?
Stand firm in Christ
To make ready a group of people to meet our Lord Jesus Christ.
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