From whom or what do you draw your strength? Is it wealth? Is it health? Is it your job? Is it your family? Be careful what you answer because some of these things can be taken away in seconds, but the strength and peace from God's salvation is for eternity!
Is.12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation."
1Cor.1:25 NIV For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.
Ps.119:28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!
Lord, You are our all in all! We draw strength from Your Word. Amen
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
One in Christ
This is some amazing scripture!!
Eph.2:11-22 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands-- remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
Remember what God has done for you and what He is going to do! Remember that you have been delivered from Hell by God's power through the blood of His Son. It is not by human will or exertion but by God's mercy!! Romans 9:14-16
Lord God Almighty, I have tasted Your Word and it is good!! It gives me an overwhelming sense of joy yet all the while I fear You for the judgement I know I deserve. I trust in Your Son to cover my sin and intercede on my behalf so that I may be forgiven. Show us mercy Lord. Amen
Eph.2:11-22 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands-- remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
Remember what God has done for you and what He is going to do! Remember that you have been delivered from Hell by God's power through the blood of His Son. It is not by human will or exertion but by God's mercy!! Romans 9:14-16
Lord God Almighty, I have tasted Your Word and it is good!! It gives me an overwhelming sense of joy yet all the while I fear You for the judgement I know I deserve. I trust in Your Son to cover my sin and intercede on my behalf so that I may be forgiven. Show us mercy Lord. Amen
October Bible Reading
Date Old Testament New Testament
October 1 Isaiah 22, 23 Ephesians 3
October 2 Isaiah 24, 25, 26 Ephesians 4
October 3 Isaiah 27, 28 Ephesians 5
October 4 Isaiah 29, 30 Ephesians 6
October 5 Isaiah 31, 32, 33 Philippians 1
October 6 Isaiah 34, 35, 36 Philippians 2
October 7 Isaiah 37, 38 Philippians 3
October 8 Isaiah 39, 40 Philippians 4
October 9 Isaiah 41, 42 Colossians 1
October 10 Isaiah 43, 44 Colossians 2
October 11 Isaiah 45, 46, 47 Colossians 3
October 12 Isaiah 48, 49 Colossians 4
October 13 Isaiah 50, 51, 52 1 Thessalonians 1
October 14 Isaiah 53, 54, 55 1 Thessalonians 2
October 15 Isaiah 56, 57, 58 1 Thessalonians 3
October 16 Isaiah 59, 60, 61 1 Thessalonians 4
October 17 Isaiah 62, 63, 64 1 Thessalonians 5
October 18 Isaiah 65, 66 2 Thessalonians 1
October 19 Jeremiah 1, 2 2 Thessalonians 2
October 20 Jeremiah 3, 4 2 Thessalonians 3
October 21 Jeremiah 5, 6 1 Timothy 1
October 22 Jeremiah 7, 8 1 Timothy 2
October 23 Jeremiah 9, 10 1 Timothy 3
October 24 Jeremiah 11, 12, 13 1 Timothy 4
October 25 Jeremiah 14, 15, 16 1 Timothy 5
October 26 Jeremiah 17, 18, 19 1 Timothy 6
October 27 Jeremiah 20, 21, 22 2 Timothy 1
October 28 Jeremiah 23, 24 2 Timothy 2
October 29 Jeremiah 25, 26 2 Timothy 3
October 30 Jeremiah 27, 28 2 Timothy 4
October 31 Jeremiah 29, 30 Titus 1
October 1 Isaiah 22, 23 Ephesians 3
October 2 Isaiah 24, 25, 26 Ephesians 4
October 3 Isaiah 27, 28 Ephesians 5
October 4 Isaiah 29, 30 Ephesians 6
October 5 Isaiah 31, 32, 33 Philippians 1
October 6 Isaiah 34, 35, 36 Philippians 2
October 7 Isaiah 37, 38 Philippians 3
October 8 Isaiah 39, 40 Philippians 4
October 9 Isaiah 41, 42 Colossians 1
October 10 Isaiah 43, 44 Colossians 2
October 11 Isaiah 45, 46, 47 Colossians 3
October 12 Isaiah 48, 49 Colossians 4
October 13 Isaiah 50, 51, 52 1 Thessalonians 1
October 14 Isaiah 53, 54, 55 1 Thessalonians 2
October 15 Isaiah 56, 57, 58 1 Thessalonians 3
October 16 Isaiah 59, 60, 61 1 Thessalonians 4
October 17 Isaiah 62, 63, 64 1 Thessalonians 5
October 18 Isaiah 65, 66 2 Thessalonians 1
October 19 Jeremiah 1, 2 2 Thessalonians 2
October 20 Jeremiah 3, 4 2 Thessalonians 3
October 21 Jeremiah 5, 6 1 Timothy 1
October 22 Jeremiah 7, 8 1 Timothy 2
October 23 Jeremiah 9, 10 1 Timothy 3
October 24 Jeremiah 11, 12, 13 1 Timothy 4
October 25 Jeremiah 14, 15, 16 1 Timothy 5
October 26 Jeremiah 17, 18, 19 1 Timothy 6
October 27 Jeremiah 20, 21, 22 2 Timothy 1
October 28 Jeremiah 23, 24 2 Timothy 2
October 29 Jeremiah 25, 26 2 Timothy 3
October 30 Jeremiah 27, 28 2 Timothy 4
October 31 Jeremiah 29, 30 Titus 1
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Children of Promise
Lord, through Your Son, we have become Your children of promise.
Gal.4:28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.
Romans 9:8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.
Not by lineage but because we are born again believers in faith that salvation is through Christ alone!
Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
It is a precious gift!
Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring--not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
Romans 3:22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference
A gift through mercy!
Romans 9:14-16 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.
Awesome God in heaven, forgive us. We want You, we want to share You, we fall before Your throne of grace and ask for Your blessings to teach Your truth to the world. Amen
Gal.4:28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.
Romans 9:8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.
Not by lineage but because we are born again believers in faith that salvation is through Christ alone!
Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
It is a precious gift!
Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring--not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
Romans 3:22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference
A gift through mercy!
Romans 9:14-16 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.
Awesome God in heaven, forgive us. We want You, we want to share You, we fall before Your throne of grace and ask for Your blessings to teach Your truth to the world. Amen
Monday, September 26, 2011
The Scripture Imprisoned Everything Under Sin
Gal.3:22 But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
A quote from Matthew Henry's concise commentary:
The law was not intended to discover a way of justification, different from that made known by the promise, but to lead men to see their need of the promise, by showing the sinfulness of sin, and to point to Christ, through whom alone they could be pardoned and justified.
The great design of the law was, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to those that believe; that, being convinced of their guilt, and the insufficiency of the law to effect a righteousness for them, they might be persuaded to believe on Christ, and so obtain the benefit of the promise.
Romans 11:32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.
From the beginning of creation, God knew man would sin.
Gen.2:16-17 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."
Ps.14:1-3 1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.
Jer.17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?
Through Adam, we all have sinned and with that sin, innocence was lost and God's perfect creation was corrupted. Sin brings death and judgement. Man is lost and condemned but God, in His glory and mercy, sent grace, in the form of Jesus, to redeem hopelessly lost man.
John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
Rom.3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Rom.6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Lord, Your Word is good! It is living water to those who are perishing! There are hearts ready to know You. Lord, help us teach Your truth to the lost. Amen
A quote from Matthew Henry's concise commentary:
The law was not intended to discover a way of justification, different from that made known by the promise, but to lead men to see their need of the promise, by showing the sinfulness of sin, and to point to Christ, through whom alone they could be pardoned and justified.
The great design of the law was, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to those that believe; that, being convinced of their guilt, and the insufficiency of the law to effect a righteousness for them, they might be persuaded to believe on Christ, and so obtain the benefit of the promise.
Romans 11:32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.
From the beginning of creation, God knew man would sin.
Gen.2:16-17 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."
Ps.14:1-3 1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.
Jer.17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?
Through Adam, we all have sinned and with that sin, innocence was lost and God's perfect creation was corrupted. Sin brings death and judgement. Man is lost and condemned but God, in His glory and mercy, sent grace, in the form of Jesus, to redeem hopelessly lost man.
John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
Rom.3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Rom.6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Lord, Your Word is good! It is living water to those who are perishing! There are hearts ready to know You. Lord, help us teach Your truth to the lost. Amen
Saturday, September 24, 2011
God's Blessings / God's Knowledge
Ears that I may hear, eyes that I may see, legs that I may walk, lips that I may speak, a brain that I may think and reason, these things are blessings from God that we most take from granted!! Today we are praising God for someones ability to make a device to restore lost hearing in some people, the cochlear implant. God is mighty in wisdom and gives many blessings. He imparts knowledge to us and I would think that most of the time, we take the credit.
Lord, I am humbled by Your vast knowledge. Thank You for restoring Cam's hearing. Amen
Job 38:1-7 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements--surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Job 28:20-28 "From where, then, does wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding? It is hidden from the eyes of all living and concealed from the birds of the air. Abaddon and Death say, 'We have heard a rumor of it with our ears.' "God understands the way to it, and he knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he gave to the wind its weight and apportioned the waters by measure, when he made a decree for the rain and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it and declared it; he established it, and searched it out. And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Ps.139:13-14 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Gen.1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Gen.2:7 then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.
Lord, I am humbled by Your vast knowledge. Thank You for restoring Cam's hearing. Amen
Job 38:1-7 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements--surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Job 28:20-28 "From where, then, does wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding? It is hidden from the eyes of all living and concealed from the birds of the air. Abaddon and Death say, 'We have heard a rumor of it with our ears.' "God understands the way to it, and he knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he gave to the wind its weight and apportioned the waters by measure, when he made a decree for the rain and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it and declared it; he established it, and searched it out. And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Ps.139:13-14 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Gen.1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Gen.2:7 then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The Days of Darkness Will Be Many
Have you ever tried to find rhyme or reason as to why some people live longer than others? The truth is in the bible! God determines the number of your days before any of them come to be.
Ps.139:15-16 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Ecc.11:8 So if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity.
We are made of dust but our spirit lives forever!
Ecc.12:7 and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
In reading God's word, I have found many warnings of the uncertainty of life, the struggles that are sure to come, and the hope and faith in a Savior who will be there for you. Satan is ready to cut you down at every turn, so be ready and get your defense book, the bible.
Defintion of defense: capability of resisting attack, resistance against danger, attack, or harm; protection
Eph.6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Lord, you are Master and King, lord over all things. Any courage we have comes from You and You alone! We are here by Your design! Amen
Ps.139:15-16 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Ecc.11:8 So if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity.
We are made of dust but our spirit lives forever!
Ecc.12:7 and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
In reading God's word, I have found many warnings of the uncertainty of life, the struggles that are sure to come, and the hope and faith in a Savior who will be there for you. Satan is ready to cut you down at every turn, so be ready and get your defense book, the bible.
Defintion of defense: capability of resisting attack, resistance against danger, attack, or harm; protection
Eph.6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Lord, you are Master and King, lord over all things. Any courage we have comes from You and You alone! We are here by Your design! Amen
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