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The Faithfulness Of Jesus To God The Father By: Denny Smith | - Hebrews 3:1-2 reads as follows: "Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to him who appointed him, as Moses also was faithful in all his house." (NKJV)
Reading this passage and its surrounding context awhile back got me to thinking about the faithfulness of Jesus. We seldom think about Jesus being "faithful," that is in the sense of being faithful to God, even though we know ... Tags:faithfulness of Jesus, faithfulness, faithful, godhead, God
Sin In The Desert "€" Testing God At Massah And Meribah By: Denny Smith | - One lesson that is clearly taught in the Bible is that man is not to test God. Moses in speaking to the children of Israel told them, "You shall not put the Lord your God to the test, as you tested him at Massah." (Deut. 6:16 NASB) Jesus in speaking with the devil while he was being tempted said, "It is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test." (Matt: 4:7 NASB) Paul in telling us not to follow the example of the children of Israel during their wilderness wanderings said, "No ... Tags:testing God, test God, try the Lord, children of Israel, God
Faith, Manna, And Grumbling Against God By: Denny Smith | - In 1 Cor. 10:10 the Christian is commanded to not grumble (NASB). Taken in context (1 Cor. 10:1-11) the passage is telling us not to follow the example of the children of Israel in the things they did of which grumbling against God was one and which thing seemed to be a national pastime. If you read the book of Exodus you soon learn they were continually grumbling against God. They were a dissatisfied and unhappy lot and their dissatisfaction was with God.
Disobedience To Jesus By: Denny Smith | - Disobedience to Jesus is far more widespread among people who call themselves Christians than what is generally recognized to be the case. Over the years the doctrine that man is saved by grace through faith alone without any kind of works has become so prevalent in men's thinking that it seems it has driven out of men's lives the sense of any kind of responsibility to obey God other than mentally assenting to the sonship of Jesus. Disobedience to Jesus is thus not considered a sin that will d ... Tags:Jesus, disobedience to Jesus, believe, obey, God, son, word
How To Build Your Faith In God By: Rhonda Jones | - There are times when we feel that our lives are so off track, even though we are still walking with the Lord. We have the faith to believe that Jesus Christ came down from heaven, was born of a virgin, and walked among men. We believe that he bared our sins on the cross as he died. We also believe that our God and Father, resurrected Jesus with all power and that he sits at the right hand of his God interceding on our behalf to God. We believe that he is the redeemer of our souls, and yet we can ... Tags:faith in God, keep the faith, Christian faith, prayer of faith, increase your faith, build, keep the faith
7 Benefits Of A Life Of Obedience By: Ozeme J Bonnette | - Genesis 13:2 shows us one of the results of obedience. To give you a little background, God told Abram to leave his home and to go to the land God gave him. Abram did arrive in Canaan, but he got a little uncomfortable during a famine. He went to Egypt for awhile, he told some lies that caused problems for Pharaoh. Pharaoh sent him away.
So, Abram went back to Canaan with everything he had collected. He and Lot went their separate ways, and God shared His promise with Abram. I ... Tags:obedience, trusting God
Wisdom Of God, Words Of Wisdom From The Bible By: James Murray | -
"How wonderful to be wise, to be able to analyze and interpret things. Wisdom lights up a person's face, softening its hardness." (Ecclesiastes 8:1)
"But do people know where to find wisdom? Where can they find understanding?" (Job 28:12) And this is what he says to all humanity: "The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding." (Job 28:28) To understand this, Wisdom is required. "Let the one who has understanding solve the number of the beast, f ... Tags:Wisdom of God, Words of Wisdom, Wisdom from the Bible, The Word, Believing in Jesus, God is Truth, God is Love
Things God Cannot Do By: Denny Smith | - The Bible teaches there are things God cannot do. Why not? It is certainly not because he is wanting in power or knowledge but it is a matter of who he is, his nature or character. We can understand that. There are things you and I could do but our character would never allow it. I thought it would be good to use an online Bible concordance for the New King James Version and type in the word "cannot" and see what came up. I was interested only in those things God cannot do. Here is the li ... Tags:things God cannot do, iniquity, wickedness, hypocrisy, God
Noah's Seven Day Window By: Antonio L. Mitchell | - One hundred and twenty years would have passed since mankind had become so corrupt and wicked, that God had decided to place the human race on some kind of one hundred and twenty year grace period: "Then the Lord said, 'My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days will be one hundred and twenty years.'" Genesis 6:3
Somewhere at the beginning of this grace period, God had approached Noah and gave him the divine blueprints when it came to building a great ... Tags:Noah, Ark, flood, judgment, God
Do You Know God's Will For Your Life? By: Penny Shellswell | - Most believers seem to struggle to know exactly what it is God wants them to do and as a result they often end up doing nothing. This causes disappointment and frustration and it is often at this point that people drift away from the church and subsequently God Himself.
However, it need not be like that. It is a relatively easy process to know God's will but there is a process to go through. Too often we look for the answer in the wrong place. So let's look at the steps we can tak ... Tags:God'swill, Jesus, scripture, answers, go, understand, simple, process, stumblingblocks, frustration, giveup,
King Saul "€" As Long As It Glorifies God By: Denny Smith | - Paul said, For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. (Rom. 15:4 NKJV) The NIV translates the first part of that verse as follows, For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us.
Paul had reference primarily to the writings found in the Old Testament when he made that statement. As we read the Old Testament we need to be thinking what is the less ... Tags:King Saul, glory to God, Samuel, rebellion against God, Saul
Does God Really Care? By: Denny Smith | - Over the course of time just about all of us are confronted with the reality of suffering and abuse not just on newscasts but in our own personal world where we live day by day. Why are small precious children abused? Why do many of them not have a chance from the get go? Why do old people often get in such horrible conditions as you find them in almost without exception in substantial numbers in nursing homes? Why are people born with physical or mental disabilities, deformities of body or ... Tags:God, eye, sparrow, care, suffered, chastening, Lord, suffer
Surrendering Your Whole Heart To God By: Rafael Malthus | - What does it really mean to live in total surrender to God's will? Suppose God managed a bank that contained one big account with His sons name on it...Jesus Christ...Lord of Lords, Kings of Kings. Let's call it 'Christ's Life Savings Account'.
Differences In Baptisms "€" Is Denominational Baptism Scriptural? By: Denny Smith | - There are many different baptisms being performed today by religious people different methods and for different purposes. However, the only baptism that I as an individual facing eternity ought to be concerned with is the baptism that Jesus spoke of when he said, He who believes and is baptized will be saved. (Mark 16:16 NKJV)
This is the baptism of the Great Commission when Jesus told the apostles, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in ... Tags:denominational baptism, scriptural, baptism, baptized, God
The Grace Of God And The Parable Of The Laborers "€" Is God Just? By: Denny Smith | - Everyone is pleased to have the grace of God in their life but are we disturbed by it when his grace shows up in the lives of others seemingly more generously than in our own? I am afraid that is sometimes the case. The parable of the laborers found in Matt. 20:1-16 is a perfect example and is also an excellent illustration of how man feels he knows more about what is just and right than God does.
Lessons For The Church From Isaiah (chapter 1) By: Denny Smith | - Paul says, in Rom. 15:4, For whatever things were written before were written for our learning (NKJV) as he writes to the saints (Christians) in Rome (Rom. 1:7 NKJV). The prophetic book of Isaiah written hundreds of years before Christ can teach us much about God what pleases him, what displeases him, his nature (who he is, what or how he feels, his thoughts), his sense of justice, etc. I think most of us would like to know God better and Isaiah gives us that opportunity. There are ... Tags:lessons for the church, Isaiah, God, worship, sin, church
A Heart Right With God (test Your Heart) By: Denny Smith | - In Acts 8:21 Peter uttered the following words to Simon who was in his company, Your heart is not right in the sight of God. (NKJV) How important it is that the heart be right with God. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matt. 5:8 NKJV) Simon could not be saved without a change of heart. It is imperative that we know all we can about the human heart of which the Bible speaks and which we each possess. Knowing the heart is not always that easy for, The hea ... Tags:heart, God, pure in heart, change of heart, search the heart
Canaan And Heaven How God Gives By: Denny Smith | - How God gives to men is not only an interesting study but also one of upmost importance as it relates to our salvation, a salvation which is clearly set forth in the scriptures as being a free gift of God to man. Being justified freely by is grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. (Rom. 3:24 NKJV) It is by grace through faith that we are saved and not by works. (Eph. 2:8-9) Salvation is specifically said to be the gift of God. (Eph. 2:8 NKJV)
The Kind Of Faith In God That Destroys By: Denny Smith | - There is a faith, a so called Christian faith, that destroys. Those who hold such a faith, while sincere, do not understand faith from a scriptural point of view. Faith is all too often defined as "what I believe." There is more to saving faith than just believing in Jesus, believing he is the Son of God.
If faith alone, defined as what one believes, could save by itself then even the demons could be saved for James says, "even the demons believe--and tremble!" (James 2:19 NKJV) ... Tags:faith in God, faith, works, grace, faith that saves,
Daily Devotion: The Meaning Of True Obedience By: Edwin Joseph | - Nowadays, it was greatly distressing to know that people have failed to obey what God has instructed them. First reason is because of lack of knowledge and ignorance since God's command is not being taught aside from church services. Second thing is because people lack interest in reading God's word. People don't give much attention to the verse "Don't let the Book of the Law Depart from your mouth, meditate on it day and night".
Daily Devotion: Obedience In Every Way Possible By: Edwin Joseph | -
Obedience is a very broad topic which discusses how we walk daily, whether we will live our lives independent or dependent with God.
As christians, we ought to obey at all times. Not just in the law God provides but also in the law that our world provides. Some say that what matters most is the law of God and not of the world. The truth is, obedience is about having a good life discipline, if we can't obey simple laws that our world govern, its possible that we ... Tags:Bible Devotionals, Christian Daily Devotion, Obey God
Meditation On God's Will By: Louis Jeffries | - "But their delight is in the Law of The Lord, and on His Law they meditate day and night" Psalms1:2 (new revised standard version)
What do you meditate on?
What do you really like?
What do you delight in?
What really gets you excited?
The spaces indicate a pause. Pause to really consider what is it that is really important to you. You do not need much time. If it is important to you then you have been thinking abo ... Tags:meditate on god, meditate on the law, jesus christ, law of god
Receive Blessings From God Through Obedience By: Francis Hirak | - Receiving blessings from God is contingent on obedience to Him.(Ex 23:25) Gods blessings rest upon the obedient ones, producing spiritual prosperity and filling their material needs, making itself evident in their homes, their land, their off spring, their animals, their food supply, their traveling, and in their every deed. Gods blessing is for the head of the righteous one. (Prov 10:6-7) When we, as true Christians are faithfully obedient to His word, He is pleased to ... Tags:blessing from God, Gods blessing
Understanding The Gifts Of God By: Francis Hirak | - As we explore the gifts of God and its great value and benefits for mankind, it is only proper that the gifts we receive from God be used for the benefit of others and to the glory of God the giver. Gods gifts are not for our own selfish reasons such as profit for oneself, for we received free and we are under obligation to give free. (Matt 10:8) The greatest gift that one can offer to another is the true understanding of Gods Word, for this can lead those w ... Tags:gifts of God, Gods gifts, gift from God
The Wisdom Of God And Supreme Knowledge By: Francis Hirak | - The wisdom of God is the Source of true wisdom, and He grants it generously to those who sincerely seek wisdom, ask for it in faith, showing a wholesome, reverential fear of Him.(Prov 2:1-7; James 1:5-8) Divine wisdom in the absolute sense is found in God, who is wise alone in this sense. (Rom16:27) Knowledge is acquainted with fact, and, being the Creator, who is from time indefinite to time indefinite God knows all there is to know about the universe, its composition and content ... Tags:wisdom of God, Gods wisdom, knowledge and wisdom
Children And God By: Francis Hirak | - What is the key priority when it comes to children and God, and why are they so important and precious to Him? How should we go about raising our children according to God so as to give them true understanding and become wise and knowledgeable in Gods ways? What are Gods principles when it comes to children and how should we apply them? Jesus answers many of these questions in Mark 10 and shows us how precious children are to God.
Essential Skills For Missional Leaders By: Gary Rohrmayer | - The church is desperately in need for more missional leaders to rise up in it ranks. Here are four essential skills that help a leader align their churches with God's mission.
1. Empowering those around them.
Missional leaders are multiplying leaders. They understand that within the Great Commission they have all they need to get the job done. They have been empowered with spiritual authority, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." (Matthew 2 ... Tags:leader, leaders, leadership, mission, missional, church, evangelism, Jesus, bible, God, Christian
Genuine And False Prophecy By: Jon Straumfjord | - The Spirit of Prophecy is as involved in the Church today as She ever was. Because the Lord never changes, and since the Lord Himself instituted prophecy and commissioned prophets in the past, both prophecy and prophets must continue to exist and be an influence in the Church, even though the Enemy continually seeks to discredit legitimate prophecy. But how can we discern true prophecy from false prophecy?
Foundational Characteristics Of Missional Leaders By: Gary Rohrmayer | - One of my favorite leadership books is "Be, Know, Do: Leadership the Army Way" by Frances Hesselbein and General Eric K. Shinski (USA Ret.) This book takes a close look at the official Army Leadership Manual and applies its principles to the corporate and civic leadership realms. Here is the Army's definition of leadership, "Leadership is influencing people, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization". (pg 5) This d ... Tags:leader, leaders, leadership, mission, missional, church, evangelism, Jesus, bible, God, Christian
The Curse Of The Law By: Jon Straumfjord | - The Lord so greatly desires to bless people that "the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." (2 Chronicles 16:9, NKJV) But if that really is true, why aren't more people living abundant and prosperous lives? The problem lies in the curse of the law.
In Deuteronomy (28:15-68), just after the long list of blessings offered to all who can possibly receive them (Deuteronomy 28:1-14), is a long ... Tags:God, Curse of the Law, Curse, Law
How To Make Something Beautiful Of Your Life! By: ann7 | - "Something beautiful, something good.
All my confusion He understood.
All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife.
But He made something beautiful of my life."
This hymn, which I hadn't heard or sung it for years, has been popping in my mind for over a week now. I could not remember all the words; yet couldn't stop humming it until suddenly they all fell into place.
Even The Wind And The Sea Obey! By: ann7 | - Wind storms, snow storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, tsunamis, you name it, they seem to be everywhere these days! And, yes, they are more frequent and dangerous than ever before. The whole world is clamoring for climate change and trying to figure out what to do about it.
The Bible has this to say about the multitude of severe weather calamities all over the world: "there shall be earthquakes in diverse places, and there shall be famines and troubles." (Mark 13: 8; Mat. 24: ... Tags:storms, wind, sea, hurricanes, prayer, faith, pray, God
How To Hear From God By: Dan Brown | - Most people tend to live on the shallow surface where our physical senses, thoughts, feelings, desires, and emotions are constantly being stimulated by worldly, carnal, fleshly ways. Because of this, we are not able to hear from God and be led by His Spirit, leaving ourselves wide open to fall for the many deceptions of the devil.
We want to hear from God so that we may be led to pursue the right things. Unfortunately, there are always four voices in every ones head at any give ... Tags:christian, abundance, prosperity, God, Jesus, faith, religion, success
Bonanza Of God's Billboards By: Jerry Richard Boone | - Once upon a time, Americans traveled the highways searching for the latest word of God. But not anymore! Those same roadside messages, plus a batch of new ones, can now be viewed anytime at home on your own personal computer. Google currently lists nine sites carrying these "messages from God."
Do you remember the original billboards? Someone in Florida started the ball rolling with eighteen messages in white type on black billboards all "signed" by God.
God Speaks By: Jerry Richard Boone | - Ancient Hebrew Stories
God exists. The soul survives death. And the wisest man who ever lived told us what to do with our lives. What more can be said? Quite a bit, say the ancient Hebrews. According to them, we have barely begun to scratch the surface. They tell us that their race has been favored with a number of special revelations. Those special revelations, they claim, bring a unique Jewish insight into the relationship between God and man.
To Know Him Is To Love Him By: ann7 | - More years ago than I care to remember there was a popular song that went like this: "To know, know, know him, is to love, love, love him; and I do." It had a catchy tune and sounded romantic. After all, when you're in love with someone, you want to know all there is to know about that person. The more you get to know that person, the more you're likely to love him/her.
Let God Control Your Day By: G.I.A. Devotions | - In this world of hectic rushing and material clutter, we need to be careful to let God direct our paths. Distractions are around every corner that capture our attention and steal our focus away from Him. It may seem like it's easier to put our own hands on the wheel instead of letting God steer our course.
Imagine driving down a narrow road that gets curvier by the mile. We pass road signs, then hazard postings, then flares, but we take no head of them and continue at our spe ... Tags:God
God's Abundant Blessings: 5 Steps To Enjoying More Of Them By: Rob Marshall | - God loves us and wants to bless us abundantly, but we often choose to suffer instead of enjoying His blessings. We live in a sinful world and suffering is a part of life. But that doesn't mean that God wants our lives to be full of pain and constant struggle.
The Bible tells us that Christ died so that we could have life and abundance. (John 10:10) But God never forces His blessings on us, instead He tells us how we can choose to receive them.
Seek God First In Everything You Do By: Sam Crowley | - What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God? How do you do it? There is much to this, but the following goes into one aspect of it. Here is the verse for reference.
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these th ... Tags:god, jesus, church, christian, pastor, holy spirit
Waiting On God--a Lesson On Prayer From The Eagle By: Leonard Scott | - I am intrigued with Gods creation. God is the greatest artist and scientist ever. Psalm 14:1 says, The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. It takes a fool to say there is no God if he can see and hear the world around him. All the way from the macrocosm to the microcosm displays ingenious creativity.
Trust And Obey By: Ann Van Dyke | - Dont let your hearts be troubled Trust in God, and trust also in me. John 14:1 NLT
If they listen and obey God; they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant. Job 36:11 NLT
Thoughts race across the frontier of my mind like wild horses, running ahead of a prairie fire. I feel fear and doubts rising within me like black specters from some deep, dark abyss. My soul mate, my husband is dying. I am facing an uncertain f ... Tags:trust, obey, faith, security, tithe, God
