- 29th May
2012 - 29
- 29th May
2012 - 29
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- 29th May
2012 - 29
- 22nd March
2012 - 22
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- 22nd March
2012 - 22
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way.” (Psalm 37:23, KJV)
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord! Many people today might find it difficult to see themselves as “good” in the eyes of God, but did you know that in the original Greek, this word means “strong” like a warrior? In other words, when you stand strong, when you are willing to fight the good fight of faith, you are giving God something to work with. He is ordering your steps. He’s making a way when there seems to be no way. He’s clearing a path for you, and He is delighting in you. That means He is pleased with your attitude of courage. He is pleased that you are taking a stand for what is right. He is pleased that you are putting Him first place and relying completely on Him.
Remember, God loves your passion for Him. He loves it when you come boldly to His throne of grace. He is honored when you stand and fight the good fight of faith. If you are facing difficulty today, know that God wants to lift you up and give you His strength. Receive it by faith today. Dig your heels in knowing that He is ordering your steps; and when God is leading you, He’s always leading you in the path of victory!
- 22nd March
2012 - 22
” …all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:16, NIV).
Did you know that God has already written out the story of your life? He’s written out plans for your good, plans to prosper you, plans for peace. That doesn’t mean that you won’t go through negative situations. It means that God will use everything you go through to move you forward toward that good plan.
When things happen that we don’t understand, it’s easy to think, “Why did this happen? Why did this friend betray me? Why did this company lay me off? Why didn’t I get that promotion?” But, you can’t let the things you don’t understand keep you stuck on the same page in the story of your life. You have to decide to turn the page so that you can see the victory waiting for you in the next chapter.
If you are facing a difficulty today, know that God’s plan is to turn it around and use it for your good. The story of your life isn’t over! Keep moving forward, keep believing, keep hoping, keep forgiving because your days are written out for good, and it’s time to turn the page and see the blessing He has in store for your life!
- 22nd March
2012 - 22
Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust…” (Psalm 40:4, NIV).
Is your trust in the Lord today? Trusting in the Lord is a decision we make just like we choose anything else in life. You chose what to wear today, you probably chose what you would have for breakfast, and you can choose to trust God today, too! And just like the decision to receive salvation, when you choose to trust God, there is a peace that settles on the inside of your heart. There are blessings in store for you when you trust Him.
No matter what you are facing in life today, you can have faith that God will come through for you. You can trust that His Word is always true. In Psalm 32, David calls God his “hiding place.” In other words, not only can you choose to trust God in the midst of your difficulty; you can actually hide in Him and find rest for your soul. When the circumstances of life seem to be overwhelming, choose to trust that God is ordering your steps. Find security in Him knowing that He’s making your crooked places straight and leading you into the everlasting life He has prepared for you!
- 22nd March
2012 - 22
When God saves you, He…
Regenerates you, moving you from spiritual death to life. (John 3:1-8)
Redeems you, buying you out of slavery to sin. (1 Peter 1:18-19)
Justifies you, declaring you innocent in His sight. (Romans 5:1-9)
Sanctifies you, setting you apart as holy. (1 Cor 1:2,30)
Forgives you of all your sins. (Ephesians 1:7)
Cleanses you , removing from you the stain of sin.(Hebrews 9:14)
Reconciles you to Himself. (2 Corinthians 5:17-19)
Seals you with His Spirit as a guarantee of your future hope. (Ephesians 1:13)
Indwells you, sending the Holy Spirit to live in you. (Romans 8:9)
Adopts you, making you His child. (Romans 8:14-17)
Baptizes you into Christ’s body, the Church. (1 Corinthians 12:3)
Illuminates your mind so you can understand the Scriptures. (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)
Makes you a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Reveals you as one of His elect. (Ephesians 1:4, Romans 8:29-30)
Grants you eternal life. (John 11:25-27, 1 John 5:11-13)
Names you an heir with Christ. (Romans 8:17)
Grants you an inheritance. (1 Peter 1:3-4)
Declares you a saint. (Romans 1:7, Colossians 1:2)
Grants you new citizenship, making your home heaven rather than this world. (Philippians 3:20)
Makes you a slave of Christ, a slave with the greatest, most glorious Master that any could ask for. (1 Corinthians 7:22-23)
Praise God for the assurance that comes from these great truths.
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- 22nd March
2012 - 22
” It is through Him that we have received grace (God’s unmerited favor) and [our] apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake among all the nations” (Romans 1:5, AMP).
When you receive God’s grace in your life, you are receiving His favor. Not only is grace God’s favor, but it’s also His supernatural empowerment. God’s grace enables you to accomplish more and be more effective both in your own life and in building the kingdom of God. With grace and favor, you can make a difference in the lives of the people around you. You can “promote faith” by living a life of love.
Remember, God wants to empower you with His grace so that you can show love and encourage the people in your life—your coworkers, your family, your friends. How do you receive grace? By simply opening your heart and thanking Him for it. Thank Him for giving you His grace that empowers you. Then, begin to sow grace and favor into the lives of others. Those seeds will come back to you in a mighty harvest of grace in your future!
- 22nd March
2012 - 22
” I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NIV).
Have you ever really thought about the relationship between a branch and the vine? We don’t use these kinds of word pictures very much anymore, but think about it—if the branch is not attached to the vine, it withers and dies. The very life of the branch depends on being attached to the vine. The same thing happens if we try to operate in this life without Jesus. Without Him, we can do nothing. We are cut from our life source. But when you remain in Him by daily connecting with Him through prayer, worship and study of the Word, then your life will be fruitful. You’ll walk in joy and blessing. Notice that this verse says “much fruit.” It’s saying that you will have an abundant harvest in your life. Remember, God doesn’t want you to just barely get by. He wants to overwhelm you with His goodness! Choose to remain in Him today; choose to make Him your top priority, and you’ll see His hand of blessing operating in every area of your life!
