Grace for your spirit
Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25
With God, His Word, & Our efforts, let's find new ways to encourage. May this acronym be helpful.
E- Enthusiasm and energy to support others
N -Next time, you'll do better
C-Compassion for those in need
O-Open lines of communication
U-Understanding the feelings of others
R-Rooting for those who need our support
A-Arranging our schedules to be available
G-Going the extra mile
E-Entertaining those who need a lift
M-Modeling a Godly lifestyle
E-Empowering others to succeed
N-Never giving up
T-Taking time to praise and uplift
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 28, 2011
Grace for your spirit
For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. II Corinthians 11:2
Will we be there for the wedding supper of the lamb? The wedding celebration is pretty flat when the bride doesn't show up. When we are washed in the blood of the Lamb, we are betrothed to our bridegroom, Jesus Christ. The principle of the betrothal is a commitment to remain pure until the wedding day. The main part of our preparation for the wedding is to remain pure, washed in the blood of the Lamb. When we lose that commitment, we are guilty of spiritual adultery. Let be faithful so we can enjoy our marriage throughout eternity.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. II Corinthians 11:2
Will we be there for the wedding supper of the lamb? The wedding celebration is pretty flat when the bride doesn't show up. When we are washed in the blood of the Lamb, we are betrothed to our bridegroom, Jesus Christ. The principle of the betrothal is a commitment to remain pure until the wedding day. The main part of our preparation for the wedding is to remain pure, washed in the blood of the Lamb. When we lose that commitment, we are guilty of spiritual adultery. Let be faithful so we can enjoy our marriage throughout eternity.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Monday, November 28, 2011
What To Expect At The Northwest Church of Christ
MEMBERS OF CHRIST'SCHURCH
1)Believing that the church is the called out of Christ; and the fellowship of the saved
2)Believing in one eternal all-knowing, all-powerful Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3)Believing that Jesus was made flesh, born of a virgin, and lived with us without sin
4)Believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, rose from the dead, and ascended back to heaven
5)Believing the Bible is God’s inspired word that provides our standard of right and wrong, and the way of salvation
6)Believing that man is a sinner and lost without the saving blood of Jesus
7)Believing that saving faith includes repentance, and baptism byimmersion for the forgiveness of sins
8)Believing that only baptized believers are members of the church and the kingdom of God
9)Believing that all Christians should worship properly as Scripture directs.
10)Believing that Christians should share the good news of Jesus, and serve others until Jesus returns with our heavenly reward
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Sunday Morning Worship Activities
Enjoy congregational singing without instruments. Prayers will be offered that allows our needs to be brought to Him. Communion service offered every Sunday to remember the Lord’s death until He returns. Lessons from the Bible that will teach us God’s word. You may expect the worship to be warm, friendly, and orderly. No one is ever required to speak or made to feel uncomfortable in any way. We pray you will feel welcome to come and stay.
1)Believing that the church is the called out of Christ; and the fellowship of the saved
2)Believing in one eternal all-knowing, all-powerful Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3)Believing that Jesus was made flesh, born of a virgin, and lived with us without sin
4)Believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, rose from the dead, and ascended back to heaven
5)Believing the Bible is God’s inspired word that provides our standard of right and wrong, and the way of salvation
6)Believing that man is a sinner and lost without the saving blood of Jesus
7)Believing that saving faith includes repentance, and baptism byimmersion for the forgiveness of sins
8)Believing that only baptized believers are members of the church and the kingdom of God
9)Believing that all Christians should worship properly as Scripture directs.
10)Believing that Christians should share the good news of Jesus, and serve others until Jesus returns with our heavenly reward
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Sunday Morning Worship Activities
Enjoy congregational singing without instruments. Prayers will be offered that allows our needs to be brought to Him. Communion service offered every Sunday to remember the Lord’s death until He returns. Lessons from the Bible that will teach us God’s word. You may expect the worship to be warm, friendly, and orderly. No one is ever required to speak or made to feel uncomfortable in any way. We pray you will feel welcome to come and stay.
Grace for your spirit November 28, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
A couple of weeks ago our house was robbed while you were at church services on Sunday evening? The policeman asked me, "Do people know you go to church on Sunday nights?"I replied, "I certainly hope so." He thought that was kind of weird, but I do hope people know what I am up to when I leave the house on Sunday. I hope people know that I am about my Father's business. It is my prayer always that my light may shine in such a way that people may see my good works, and that they glorify my Father in heaven. May our lights shine brightly, and let God take care of the circumstances.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
A couple of weeks ago our house was robbed while you were at church services on Sunday evening? The policeman asked me, "Do people know you go to church on Sunday nights?"I replied, "I certainly hope so." He thought that was kind of weird, but I do hope people know what I am up to when I leave the house on Sunday. I hope people know that I am about my Father's business. It is my prayer always that my light may shine in such a way that people may see my good works, and that they glorify my Father in heaven. May our lights shine brightly, and let God take care of the circumstances.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 23, 2011
Grace for your spirit
In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18
This is a difficult world we live in today. It is easy to have our thankfulness taken away. Broken relationship, broken dreams, and broken hearts can leave us filled with resentment. Under our circumstances, it is hard to be thankful for the blessings we have, and the giver of those blessings. The parachute to break our fall is to remember that it is God's will for us to be thankful. So, in every circumstance we find ourselves in, let's look again and find a way to be thankful in everything. When we put God's will first, everything will start to look better. Have a happy thanksgiving.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.
In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18
This is a difficult world we live in today. It is easy to have our thankfulness taken away. Broken relationship, broken dreams, and broken hearts can leave us filled with resentment. Under our circumstances, it is hard to be thankful for the blessings we have, and the giver of those blessings. The parachute to break our fall is to remember that it is God's will for us to be thankful. So, in every circumstance we find ourselves in, let's look again and find a way to be thankful in everything. When we put God's will first, everything will start to look better. Have a happy thanksgiving.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Opportunities at Northwest Church of Christ
The church is on the West Side of U.S. 41 North at Florida Ave. Just 1/2 North of the 41/63 interchange in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Sunday
9:30 AM Bible Classes: Subject: Holy Spirit
10:30 AM Worship Services
6:00 PM Bible Study: Colossians
Wednesday
7:00 PM Bible Study Studies in Genesis
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CHRISTMAS BASKETS
We are restocking our food pantry to get ready for food baskets and meeting other needs. Bring any non-perishable food anytime. Especially items that would go with a holiday dinner.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 3rd at 6:00 P.M. Teppenyaki Buffet, next to Olive Garden
Everyone is welcome to attend. Price is $9.69 not counting a drink.
Sunday
9:30 AM Bible Classes: Subject: Holy Spirit
10:30 AM Worship Services
6:00 PM Bible Study: Colossians
Wednesday
7:00 PM Bible Study Studies in Genesis
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CHRISTMAS BASKETS
We are restocking our food pantry to get ready for food baskets and meeting other needs. Bring any non-perishable food anytime. Especially items that would go with a holiday dinner.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 3rd at 6:00 P.M. Teppenyaki Buffet, next to Olive Garden
Everyone is welcome to attend. Price is $9.69 not counting a drink.
Grace for your spirit November 22, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Otherwise, you may say in your heart, 'My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.' But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:17-18
As the children of Israel were about to enter the promised land, this was a warning given them by Moses. Don't forget!! One of the thieves of thankfulness is to forget where our blessings come from. When we think we have achieved and earned all our blessings, then we tend to forget that everything comes from God. When we forget His blessings we often walk away from Him and suffer the consequences. Next time when we offer thanks for our great blessings, let's remember to thank the giver of those blessings. God, not us.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Otherwise, you may say in your heart, 'My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.' But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:17-18
As the children of Israel were about to enter the promised land, this was a warning given them by Moses. Don't forget!! One of the thieves of thankfulness is to forget where our blessings come from. When we think we have achieved and earned all our blessings, then we tend to forget that everything comes from God. When we forget His blessings we often walk away from Him and suffer the consequences. Next time when we offer thanks for our great blessings, let's remember to thank the giver of those blessings. God, not us.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 22, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Lot lifted up his eyes and saw all the valley of the Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere--this was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah--like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go to Zoar. Genesis 13:10
Lot had been greatly blessed by God travelling with Abram to the promised land. Now he was about to make a terrible decision to part from him for "greener pastures." He chose the green pastures, but it was also a land of wickedness. Erma Bombeck, wrote, "The grass is always greener over the septic tank." Lot made a mistake many of us make today. He made a choice based on superficial things, without considering the long term spiritual consequences. Let's not wander away from the Lord for greener pastures.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Lot lifted up his eyes and saw all the valley of the Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere--this was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah--like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go to Zoar. Genesis 13:10
Lot had been greatly blessed by God travelling with Abram to the promised land. Now he was about to make a terrible decision to part from him for "greener pastures." He chose the green pastures, but it was also a land of wickedness. Erma Bombeck, wrote, "The grass is always greener over the septic tank." Lot made a mistake many of us make today. He made a choice based on superficial things, without considering the long term spiritual consequences. Let's not wander away from the Lord for greener pastures.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Friday, November 18, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 18, 2011
Grace for your spirit
This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far away from me. Matthew 15:8
The self appointed religious leaders of the day focused on their heritage, and their practices, but seldom did they focus on who they really were. Many a relationship falls apart when we focus on what we did or said once, focus on what we are doing, and never come to grips about where our heart is. A man may say to his wife, "I said I loved you once. If I change my mind I will let you know." "I come home every day don't I?" But through it all, the true love has gone, and the marriage falls apart. Lip service without the heart is destructive. The same things happened to the Jews of Jesus' time. If we aren't careful, it can happen to us as well. Let's make a commitment to love with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far away from me. Matthew 15:8
The self appointed religious leaders of the day focused on their heritage, and their practices, but seldom did they focus on who they really were. Many a relationship falls apart when we focus on what we did or said once, focus on what we are doing, and never come to grips about where our heart is. A man may say to his wife, "I said I loved you once. If I change my mind I will let you know." "I come home every day don't I?" But through it all, the true love has gone, and the marriage falls apart. Lip service without the heart is destructive. The same things happened to the Jews of Jesus' time. If we aren't careful, it can happen to us as well. Let's make a commitment to love with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 17, 2011
Grace for your spirit
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. He is clothed with a rope dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. Revelation 19:11-13
This is a picture of victory in Jesus. Our leader is from heaven on a white horse. Like God, He is Faithful and True. He does not lie and does not change His purpose. He has been crowned King. His robe is dipped in blood and His name is the Word of God. Jesus is the Word, the risen Savior, and the King of Kings. The world may not know the name that is written on Him, but He is obvious to the ones who call Him Lord. Let's follow closely. There is only victory in Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. He is clothed with a rope dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. Revelation 19:11-13
This is a picture of victory in Jesus. Our leader is from heaven on a white horse. Like God, He is Faithful and True. He does not lie and does not change His purpose. He has been crowned King. His robe is dipped in blood and His name is the Word of God. Jesus is the Word, the risen Savior, and the King of Kings. The world may not know the name that is written on Him, but He is obvious to the ones who call Him Lord. Let's follow closely. There is only victory in Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 16, 2011
Grace for your spirit
He who conceals his transgression will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. Proverbs 28:19
Ever heard the expression, "What they don't know won't hurt them." King David certainly found out that wasn't true. In his worse days, he kept silent about his transgression. It caused the death of people including his own new born son. In the days that passed his depression caused his great kingdom to crumble. Until he confessed his wrongs and got himself right before God, he was stuck. After his forgiveness, his life, his kingdom, and his ability to lead was restored. Like David, we are kidding ourselves when we think we aren't hurting anybody when we sin and keep in to ourselves. Confess it forsake it and feel the compassion all around. That is what God wants us to do.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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He who conceals his transgression will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. Proverbs 28:19
Ever heard the expression, "What they don't know won't hurt them." King David certainly found out that wasn't true. In his worse days, he kept silent about his transgression. It caused the death of people including his own new born son. In the days that passed his depression caused his great kingdom to crumble. Until he confessed his wrongs and got himself right before God, he was stuck. After his forgiveness, his life, his kingdom, and his ability to lead was restored. Like David, we are kidding ourselves when we think we aren't hurting anybody when we sin and keep in to ourselves. Confess it forsake it and feel the compassion all around. That is what God wants us to do.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 15, 2011
Grace for your spirit
They will destroy the walls of Tyre and bread down her towers; and I will scrape her debris from her and make her a bare rock. She will be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 26:4-5
The was God's judgment against His enemy. Israel didn't do it. Babylon didn't do it. The Medes and the Persians didn't do it, but three world kingdoms later it came to pass. History records that over 200 years later, the Greek / Macedonian kingdom of Alexander the Great did just that. Tyre was an island fortress that enraged Alexander. He built a causeway into the sea and wiped the island smooth. God had spoken, and as always, it came to pass. Stories like this should be a warning to us all. God's makes His promises, and He does not forget. Some may ask, "Where is the promise of His coming?" Let's not let time and circumstances cause our faith to waiver. Judgment is coming. Our part is to obey and be ready.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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They will destroy the walls of Tyre and bread down her towers; and I will scrape her debris from her and make her a bare rock. She will be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 26:4-5
The was God's judgment against His enemy. Israel didn't do it. Babylon didn't do it. The Medes and the Persians didn't do it, but three world kingdoms later it came to pass. History records that over 200 years later, the Greek / Macedonian kingdom of Alexander the Great did just that. Tyre was an island fortress that enraged Alexander. He built a causeway into the sea and wiped the island smooth. God had spoken, and as always, it came to pass. Stories like this should be a warning to us all. God's makes His promises, and He does not forget. Some may ask, "Where is the promise of His coming?" Let's not let time and circumstances cause our faith to waiver. Judgment is coming. Our part is to obey and be ready.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 14, 2011
Grace for your spirit
And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet. II Samuel 6:14-15
In professional football there is a 15 yard penalty for excessive celebration. Players get excited over a great play, and the officials don't like it. Here,King David was finally bringing the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. He was excited, and his praise led to dancing and shouting before the Lord. His wife watched him from afar and didn't like it at all. She threw a penalty flag for excessive and unruly celebration. It ultimately ruined his day and ruined her life. Sometimes we are hold back in our excitement in the work of the Lord because we think someone is going to throw a penalty flag at us. Let's remember that the Lord knows our heart, and He knows when we are truly celebrating before Him. Our heavenly official won't throw a penalty flag.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 45:23
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And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet. II Samuel 6:14-15
In professional football there is a 15 yard penalty for excessive celebration. Players get excited over a great play, and the officials don't like it. Here,King David was finally bringing the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. He was excited, and his praise led to dancing and shouting before the Lord. His wife watched him from afar and didn't like it at all. She threw a penalty flag for excessive and unruly celebration. It ultimately ruined his day and ruined her life. Sometimes we are hold back in our excitement in the work of the Lord because we think someone is going to throw a penalty flag at us. Let's remember that the Lord knows our heart, and He knows when we are truly celebrating before Him. Our heavenly official won't throw a penalty flag.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 45:23
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 11, 2011
Grace for your spirit
She said to her mistress, "I wish that my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would cure him of his leprosy." II Kings 5:3
This a marvellous story of faith and mercy from a little girl. She was a captive servant working in the house of Naaman, a Gentile that had a deadly disease called leprosy. With faith in the power of the prophet of God, and mercy toward her captors, she made a life saving connection for Naaman. Her faith connected him with Elisha, the prophet. That brought about Naanab's healing from leprosy, and a new found love and respect from him for the God of Israel. Now that is personal evangelism in its purest form. When we have faith in God, and mercy for others, we can direct people to a saving relationship with Jesus. It will bring salvation to the lost, and certainly give them a new love and respect for God and His disciples. Do we have the faith and mercy to rise about our circumstances?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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She said to her mistress, "I wish that my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would cure him of his leprosy." II Kings 5:3
This a marvellous story of faith and mercy from a little girl. She was a captive servant working in the house of Naaman, a Gentile that had a deadly disease called leprosy. With faith in the power of the prophet of God, and mercy toward her captors, she made a life saving connection for Naaman. Her faith connected him with Elisha, the prophet. That brought about Naanab's healing from leprosy, and a new found love and respect from him for the God of Israel. Now that is personal evangelism in its purest form. When we have faith in God, and mercy for others, we can direct people to a saving relationship with Jesus. It will bring salvation to the lost, and certainly give them a new love and respect for God and His disciples. Do we have the faith and mercy to rise about our circumstances?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 10, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1
Run with the cloud, not with the crowd. In the Old Testament, God gave His people a cloud of glory called the Shekinah glory. If they followed the cloud they were victorious, but most of the crowd went another way. Jesus said the way of salvation is narrow, and the way of destruction is broad, and many are on it. In Hebrews, God gives us many examples of those who walked by faith and found victory. Those witnesses are a cloud of testimony to be our guides. Most of the crowd will go another way. Let them go. Let's follow the cloud, not the crowd.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1
Run with the cloud, not with the crowd. In the Old Testament, God gave His people a cloud of glory called the Shekinah glory. If they followed the cloud they were victorious, but most of the crowd went another way. Jesus said the way of salvation is narrow, and the way of destruction is broad, and many are on it. In Hebrews, God gives us many examples of those who walked by faith and found victory. Those witnesses are a cloud of testimony to be our guides. Most of the crowd will go another way. Let them go. Let's follow the cloud, not the crowd.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 9, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Abraham said, "Because I thought, surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife. Besides, she actually is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife. Genesis 20:11-13
More than once when Abraham travelled in a foreign place, he was afraid they would kill him for his wife. After all, he perceived them as ungodly people. Rather than trusting the Lord, he trusted in a lie. A half lie about a half wife. This tradition of lying would spread through many generations. Who was it that didn't fear God? Whenever we lie, cheat, steal, or gamble, inside those decisions there is a statement about our faith in God. We really don't think He will provide and protect, so we have to cut corners. If it could happen to the "Father of the faithful", it can happen to us too. Let's trust the Lord
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Abraham said, "Because I thought, surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife. Besides, she actually is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife. Genesis 20:11-13
More than once when Abraham travelled in a foreign place, he was afraid they would kill him for his wife. After all, he perceived them as ungodly people. Rather than trusting the Lord, he trusted in a lie. A half lie about a half wife. This tradition of lying would spread through many generations. Who was it that didn't fear God? Whenever we lie, cheat, steal, or gamble, inside those decisions there is a statement about our faith in God. We really don't think He will provide and protect, so we have to cut corners. If it could happen to the "Father of the faithful", it can happen to us too. Let's trust the Lord
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 8, 2011
Grace for your spirit
So Jacob served seven years for Rachel and they seemed to him but a few days because of his love for her Genesis 29:20
Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham was ready to marry. He would be the father of 12 sons. These children would be the children of Israel. He ultimately married sisters, Leah and Rachel. He worked 14 years for Rachel's hand in marriage. She was beautiful and he loved her the most. She bore him two children, Joseph and Benjamin, who were his favorites. They say time flies when you're having fun, but this is ridiculous. Jacob loved her to the end, and set a pillar on her grave. Want to spark your marriage relationship? On your next anniversary or special day, try these words; "My years of serving for you seems like just a few days because of my love for you." Now if we mean it, and we've really got something.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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So Jacob served seven years for Rachel and they seemed to him but a few days because of his love for her Genesis 29:20
Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham was ready to marry. He would be the father of 12 sons. These children would be the children of Israel. He ultimately married sisters, Leah and Rachel. He worked 14 years for Rachel's hand in marriage. She was beautiful and he loved her the most. She bore him two children, Joseph and Benjamin, who were his favorites. They say time flies when you're having fun, but this is ridiculous. Jacob loved her to the end, and set a pillar on her grave. Want to spark your marriage relationship? On your next anniversary or special day, try these words; "My years of serving for you seems like just a few days because of my love for you." Now if we mean it, and we've really got something.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 7, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; Matthew 5:11-12
When I put on my Chicago Bears hat, I quickly find my natural enemies; Green Bay Packer fans. You show your teams colors and you get the same kind of persecution. The same thing happens when we display our Christian colors. Our natural enemies will always show up to discourage and persecute us. It is one way to know we are on the right track. Jesus will always draw the adversary. In fact, that is what Satan means. He is the adversary. He persecuted Jesus and he is here for us. Be glad. We are in good company.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; Matthew 5:11-12
When I put on my Chicago Bears hat, I quickly find my natural enemies; Green Bay Packer fans. You show your teams colors and you get the same kind of persecution. The same thing happens when we display our Christian colors. Our natural enemies will always show up to discourage and persecute us. It is one way to know we are on the right track. Jesus will always draw the adversary. In fact, that is what Satan means. He is the adversary. He persecuted Jesus and he is here for us. Be glad. We are in good company.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Friday, November 4, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 4, 2011
Grace for your spirit
He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor. Proverbs 22:9
The way of the world is to make all we can, keep all we make, and lay up a nest egg. This is called the blessed life by the standards of this world. The eternal God gives us a much different point of view. He calls for His believers to be generous to those without, and He will bless us. More often than not, those who leave everything for their earthly nest egg, end up with little here, and nothing in eternity. When we begin to look for ways to be generous to those who have no means to repay us, God will bless us richly with blessings that will never go away.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor. Proverbs 22:9
The way of the world is to make all we can, keep all we make, and lay up a nest egg. This is called the blessed life by the standards of this world. The eternal God gives us a much different point of view. He calls for His believers to be generous to those without, and He will bless us. More often than not, those who leave everything for their earthly nest egg, end up with little here, and nothing in eternity. When we begin to look for ways to be generous to those who have no means to repay us, God will bless us richly with blessings that will never go away.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 3, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Then I began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it; and one of the elders said to me, "Stop weeping; behold the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so as to open the book and its seven seals. Revelation 5:4-5
The Apostle John was receiving a revelation from God. He was eager to find out the future and what God has in store for him, but the book was sealed and not one could open it. He was weeping until he received the good news. Stop weeping, Jesus can open the book. He is victorious and He is coming. I wish we could see a such a hunger and desire in the church today. What if we so wanted to hear the revelation from God, we were driven to tears? What if we never missed an opportunity for Jesus to reveal His total will to us? Our classes and worship services would be filled with eager learners. Then the church would be alive with God revelation for others. Let's get there.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Then I began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it; and one of the elders said to me, "Stop weeping; behold the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so as to open the book and its seven seals. Revelation 5:4-5
The Apostle John was receiving a revelation from God. He was eager to find out the future and what God has in store for him, but the book was sealed and not one could open it. He was weeping until he received the good news. Stop weeping, Jesus can open the book. He is victorious and He is coming. I wish we could see a such a hunger and desire in the church today. What if we so wanted to hear the revelation from God, we were driven to tears? What if we never missed an opportunity for Jesus to reveal His total will to us? Our classes and worship services would be filled with eager learners. Then the church would be alive with God revelation for others. Let's get there.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 2, 2011
Grace for your spirit
For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and who glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things. Philippians 3:18-19
Let's take a quick personal inventory. Do we hold up the cross of Christ, or are we enemies of the cross? If our god is our appetite for worldly things, who is our real God. It should make us weep when people claim to be disciples of the heavenly one, then live like hell. Let's set our minds on heavenly things, and give the glory to God for all we do.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and who glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things. Philippians 3:18-19
Let's take a quick personal inventory. Do we hold up the cross of Christ, or are we enemies of the cross? If our god is our appetite for worldly things, who is our real God. It should make us weep when people claim to be disciples of the heavenly one, then live like hell. Let's set our minds on heavenly things, and give the glory to God for all we do.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Grace for your spirit November 1, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4
When our faith is weak, what do we pray for? Would we be willing to trust the Lord enough to ask for trials and tests that would produce endurance? Do we know God will deliver us, and do we trust Him enough to let endurance have the perfect result in us? Prosperity and good times seldom build our faith. Tests are the best in the long run. When we and our loved ones are backsliding, instead of asking God to make their lives more comfortable, maybe we should ask for adversity instead. If God will afflict the comfortable, then He will also comfort the afflicted. Let's trust and pray
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4
When our faith is weak, what do we pray for? Would we be willing to trust the Lord enough to ask for trials and tests that would produce endurance? Do we know God will deliver us, and do we trust Him enough to let endurance have the perfect result in us? Prosperity and good times seldom build our faith. Tests are the best in the long run. When we and our loved ones are backsliding, instead of asking God to make their lives more comfortable, maybe we should ask for adversity instead. If God will afflict the comfortable, then He will also comfort the afflicted. Let's trust and pray
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
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