Grace for your spirit
So I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here present before God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord." Acts 10:33
What are we missing in bringing a great revival into our lives, homes, and churches? Cornelius immediately responded to the direction of the Lord. He sent for a man of God to instruct them. He worked to gather all his friends and relatives together. They were all ready to hear what God had to say. They weren't just there, they were present in mind and spirit. There have been many times in school and church that I was there, but I certainly wasn't present. Cornelius, his relative, his friends, and the teacher were present, and a great revival took place. Which of these are we missing in the formula for revival?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 16, 2010
Grace for your spirit
Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals." I Corinthians 15:33
Sometimes we think we are ten feet tall and bullet proof. We think we can do anything, and go anywhere and not be affected by those around us. God encouraged us not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, and it can happen before we realize it. Hang around anything long enough and we can learn to accept it. There used to be an anti drug slogan, "Just say no". I added to that, "Just say no and run". Let's make a new commitment to walk in the light, and have no fellowship with darkness. Light can become darkness quickly when we are living with a dim light. Let's not be deceived. Let's draw souls out of the darkness, instead of joining it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals." I Corinthians 15:33
Sometimes we think we are ten feet tall and bullet proof. We think we can do anything, and go anywhere and not be affected by those around us. God encouraged us not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, and it can happen before we realize it. Hang around anything long enough and we can learn to accept it. There used to be an anti drug slogan, "Just say no". I added to that, "Just say no and run". Let's make a new commitment to walk in the light, and have no fellowship with darkness. Light can become darkness quickly when we are living with a dim light. Let's not be deceived. Let's draw souls out of the darkness, instead of joining it.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 15, 2010
Grace for your spirit
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! Romans 6:15
Have you ever heard the phrase, "It is easier to get forgiveness than permission"? It means when we want to do something that we know is wrong, and we know our requests will be rejected, we just don't ask. Later, we can ask and be forgiven. Romans gives the Christian instructions on that topic. Now that we are not under law but grace, is that they we should choose to live? NO. If that is our choice, we are still living by the law, and we will be judged by law. The grace of God that forgives us, is also designed to change us and transform us into His likeness. We know His grace will forgive us, now let's allow that grace to change us into wanting to do right.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! Romans 6:15
Have you ever heard the phrase, "It is easier to get forgiveness than permission"? It means when we want to do something that we know is wrong, and we know our requests will be rejected, we just don't ask. Later, we can ask and be forgiven. Romans gives the Christian instructions on that topic. Now that we are not under law but grace, is that they we should choose to live? NO. If that is our choice, we are still living by the law, and we will be judged by law. The grace of God that forgives us, is also designed to change us and transform us into His likeness. We know His grace will forgive us, now let's allow that grace to change us into wanting to do right.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 14, 2010
Grace for your spirit
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. Proverbs 15:27
Throughout Proverbs the Bible reminds us that the love of money really is the root of all sorts of evil. It warns us that wealth gained dishonestly will dwindle and fly away like an eagle. Love of money will trouble our homes, and lead us to do illegal things. If we study idolatry in the Bible, we will soon see that idolatry and false god worship is fueled by greed. It is not enough to know this in our head, we must apply it in our hearts and lives. While Solomon was writing the wisdom of God for all of us, was he learning anything himself? He gathered in 700 wives, with their treasures and their idols. Before he knew it, his house was in trouble, and so we he. Let's make a commitment to be upright and honest in all our dealings. May we be content with the things that come from our one and only God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. Proverbs 15:27
Throughout Proverbs the Bible reminds us that the love of money really is the root of all sorts of evil. It warns us that wealth gained dishonestly will dwindle and fly away like an eagle. Love of money will trouble our homes, and lead us to do illegal things. If we study idolatry in the Bible, we will soon see that idolatry and false god worship is fueled by greed. It is not enough to know this in our head, we must apply it in our hearts and lives. While Solomon was writing the wisdom of God for all of us, was he learning anything himself? He gathered in 700 wives, with their treasures and their idols. Before he knew it, his house was in trouble, and so we he. Let's make a commitment to be upright and honest in all our dealings. May we be content with the things that come from our one and only God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 13, 2010
Grace for your spirit
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Luke 10:20
If we need to prove where and when we were born, we can go do the court house of the right county. There our name is recorded. It proves our citizenship and our age. We have a spiritual birth record too. Revelation tells us that there is a "Lamb's Book of Life". It shows the names of the ones who have born again into the kingdom of God. Our name proves our citizenship and is our passage into heaven. We can rejoice about the victories we have in this world, but nothing is greater than knowing our name is written down in heaven. Rejoice.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Luke 10:20
If we need to prove where and when we were born, we can go do the court house of the right county. There our name is recorded. It proves our citizenship and our age. We have a spiritual birth record too. Revelation tells us that there is a "Lamb's Book of Life". It shows the names of the ones who have born again into the kingdom of God. Our name proves our citizenship and is our passage into heaven. We can rejoice about the victories we have in this world, but nothing is greater than knowing our name is written down in heaven. Rejoice.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Monday, July 12, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 12, 2010
Grace for your spirit
For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed infine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, "You sit here in a good place, and you say to the poor man, "You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,"have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judgeswith evil motives? James 2:2-4
Many churches adopt a "We Care Program." The assumption is that the church cares about people, all people. As people are drawn to such a program, too often they find out that the church cares, but only about their image. They care about people who can give money to build their buildings, and give the church a good image of smart, intelligent, people. Those kinds of motives kill the spirit of the needy and kill the church too. This kind of partiality is sinful and will never build a church.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed infine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, "You sit here in a good place, and you say to the poor man, "You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,"have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judgeswith evil motives? James 2:2-4
Many churches adopt a "We Care Program." The assumption is that the church cares about people, all people. As people are drawn to such a program, too often they find out that the church cares, but only about their image. They care about people who can give money to build their buildings, and give the church a good image of smart, intelligent, people. Those kinds of motives kill the spirit of the needy and kill the church too. This kind of partiality is sinful and will never build a church.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Friday, July 9, 2010
Grace for your spirit July 9, 2010
Grace for your spirit
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils Mark 1:34 KJV
The word "divers" is used in the King James Version, as a word for various or different. Jesus and His disciples healed all the various kinds of diseases and spiritual sicknesses they found. I heard an old preacher years ago, referred to these "divers diseases" in a different way. He said when it is time for worship, people "dive" into their weekend activities. When it is time to go to gospel meetings, they "dive" on the sofa to watch TV. When there are needs to be met for the church, they "dive" into their hobbies. "Divers" diseases keep us away from church services, gospel meetings, and meeting the needs of others. "Divers diseases" will always plague the church until we find a deeper commitment to the cause of Christ. Let's' allow Him to heal our "diver's diseases."
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils Mark 1:34 KJV
The word "divers" is used in the King James Version, as a word for various or different. Jesus and His disciples healed all the various kinds of diseases and spiritual sicknesses they found. I heard an old preacher years ago, referred to these "divers diseases" in a different way. He said when it is time for worship, people "dive" into their weekend activities. When it is time to go to gospel meetings, they "dive" on the sofa to watch TV. When there are needs to be met for the church, they "dive" into their hobbies. "Divers" diseases keep us away from church services, gospel meetings, and meeting the needs of others. "Divers diseases" will always plague the church until we find a deeper commitment to the cause of Christ. Let's' allow Him to heal our "diver's diseases."
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
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