For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. II Cor 10:12
It is a dangerous thing for anyone to evaluate their own lives by the standard we have selected. When we measure ourselves by ourselves, we have made ourselves our own god. We become the center of our righteousness for the way we live and the things we do. In this lifestye, there is never any reproof or correction. We need to make Jesus the benchmark of our comparison. May we look at His holiness, and His ministry, and find the path He wants us to follow. When someone asks for a reference, should we list our name or the name of Jesus?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Grace for your spirit February 18, 2009
My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness " Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. II Cor 12:9
God wants us to recognize that His power can perfect any weakness we may have, and make us useful. Many Christians have become eloquent boasting about their weaknesses. They say proudly, "I know my limitations." Any way to avoid being busy is just fine with them That kind of boasting is not fine. Paul lets us know that the boast should be what God can do with our weaknesses to make us strong and effective. Is God’s grace not sufficient for us? Are we that weak and pitiful? It is time for us to repent and allow God to take charge of our weaknesses and make them powerful.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
God wants us to recognize that His power can perfect any weakness we may have, and make us useful. Many Christians have become eloquent boasting about their weaknesses. They say proudly, "I know my limitations." Any way to avoid being busy is just fine with them That kind of boasting is not fine. Paul lets us know that the boast should be what God can do with our weaknesses to make us strong and effective. Is God’s grace not sufficient for us? Are we that weak and pitiful? It is time for us to repent and allow God to take charge of our weaknesses and make them powerful.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Grace for your spirit February 17, 2009
Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Matt 8:3
All of us have lives that have been defiled in some way. Every day we see people whose lives have been defiled by sin, altered by illnesses, worry, and strife. How can we find relief and victory over the sicknesses of body and spirit? The answer is the touch of Jesus. When Jesus walked the earth, the touch of His hand healed, forgave, and put people into service for God. We can still receive the touch of the Master’s hand. That touch can make us whole and make us special. Like a skilled master musician makes an instrument come alive, our Master can touch us and make us alive again. Let’s invite His touch today.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
All of us have lives that have been defiled in some way. Every day we see people whose lives have been defiled by sin, altered by illnesses, worry, and strife. How can we find relief and victory over the sicknesses of body and spirit? The answer is the touch of Jesus. When Jesus walked the earth, the touch of His hand healed, forgave, and put people into service for God. We can still receive the touch of the Master’s hand. That touch can make us whole and make us special. Like a skilled master musician makes an instrument come alive, our Master can touch us and make us alive again. Let’s invite His touch today.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Monday, February 16, 2009
Grace for your spirit February 16, 2009
From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from My statutes and have not kept them Return to Me, and I will return to you," says the LORD of hosts. "But you say, 'How shall we return?' Malachi 3:7
Some kids love to see dad come home after a trip, because he always brings them a nice present. Sometimes dad may think they love the presents more than they love him. They might even be glad to see him go, with the anticipation of more presents. God’s children are often like that too. The love the blessings He provides, but after we have the presents, He can go away. Our Father in Heaven calls for His children to return to Him, and then He will be back. When we return to the Father, He will always have a great blessing for us. It is OK to love the blessings, but we should always love the one who blesses us more.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Some kids love to see dad come home after a trip, because he always brings them a nice present. Sometimes dad may think they love the presents more than they love him. They might even be glad to see him go, with the anticipation of more presents. God’s children are often like that too. The love the blessings He provides, but after we have the presents, He can go away. Our Father in Heaven calls for His children to return to Him, and then He will be back. When we return to the Father, He will always have a great blessing for us. It is OK to love the blessings, but we should always love the one who blesses us more.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Friday, February 13, 2009
Grace for your spirit February 13, 2009
As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? "But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who wear soft clothing are in kings' palaces! Matt 11:7-8
John the Baptist came to make a path for the coming of Jesus. Would you expect him to come from the palaces, or out of the desert? Would you expect to see a man dressed in camel’s hair eating locusts, or living in luxury? The ones that missed the symbolism of John the Baptist also missed Jesus. Jesus came from the desert to complete His ministry, not from the seats of earthly power. Until we come through our desert and find fulfillment in the footsteps of Jesus, we won’t complete our ministry in the Jesus style.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
John the Baptist came to make a path for the coming of Jesus. Would you expect him to come from the palaces, or out of the desert? Would you expect to see a man dressed in camel’s hair eating locusts, or living in luxury? The ones that missed the symbolism of John the Baptist also missed Jesus. Jesus came from the desert to complete His ministry, not from the seats of earthly power. Until we come through our desert and find fulfillment in the footsteps of Jesus, we won’t complete our ministry in the Jesus style.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Grace for your spirit February 12, 2009
The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; Who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9
Proverbs directs us to watch over our hearts because from it flows the springs of life. Our wisdom cannot control that heart ourselves. We are unable to understand how deceitful and sick we can be. We all have the capacity to fall deeply into the depths of sin when we try to control our own heart. That is why we must turn to God and His wisdom. He understands the thoughts and intents our our heart. His word is alive and powerful and can help us discern the right decisions to give us a heart wholly given to Him. Heart failure is the number one killer of our bodies and our souls. Let’s live "heart healthy" in our spiritual walk with Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Proverbs directs us to watch over our hearts because from it flows the springs of life. Our wisdom cannot control that heart ourselves. We are unable to understand how deceitful and sick we can be. We all have the capacity to fall deeply into the depths of sin when we try to control our own heart. That is why we must turn to God and His wisdom. He understands the thoughts and intents our our heart. His word is alive and powerful and can help us discern the right decisions to give us a heart wholly given to Him. Heart failure is the number one killer of our bodies and our souls. Let’s live "heart healthy" in our spiritual walk with Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Grace for your spirit February 11, 2009
Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. I Samuel 10:9
Saul did not have the qualities to be the King of Israel. God promised him that if he would give himself wholly to God, that the Spirit would come upon him and make him a new man. Accepting the commission, as he turned God changed his heart. Later Saul gave that heart away, and his kingdom was ripped away from him. None of us have the qualities to be a great Christian. God promises us that if we will obey His Son Jesus wholly, His Spirit will come upon us, change our hearts, and make us new men and women. When we trust and obey, we become recipients of all those promises. Let’s take that step and never step back.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
Saul did not have the qualities to be the King of Israel. God promised him that if he would give himself wholly to God, that the Spirit would come upon him and make him a new man. Accepting the commission, as he turned God changed his heart. Later Saul gave that heart away, and his kingdom was ripped away from him. None of us have the qualities to be a great Christian. God promises us that if we will obey His Son Jesus wholly, His Spirit will come upon us, change our hearts, and make us new men and women. When we trust and obey, we become recipients of all those promises. Let’s take that step and never step back.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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