Grace for your spirit
Oh that there were one among you who would shut the gates, that you might not uselessly kindle fire on My alter! I am not pleased with you," says the LORD of hosts, "nor will I accept an offering from you." Malachi 1:10
A quick read through the book of Malachi, reveals the mind and attitude of a rotten, rebellious child. Everything the Father tries to point out to His children, is met with a sarcastic answer. In just a 100 years since the return from Babylon, God's people were worse off than before their slavery. Here God declares that if this attitude continues, it would be better to shut the gates than continue to abuse the alter of God. I wonder if a Malachi would arise among us today, what the report would be? Would he recommend that we shut the doors of our churches, rather than abusing His name? When Jesus spoke to the 7 churches of Asia in the Revelation, 5 of the 7 were told to repent or else. Which category would we find ourselves in? Repent or shut the gates? What would be our choice?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Phlippians 4:23
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Grace for your spirit January 9, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Then Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go, do as you have said, but make me a little bread cake from it first and bring it out to me, and afterward you may make one for yourself and for your son. I Kings 17:13
In Israel long drought, this widow woman was down to her last meal. The prophet of God challenged her to give part of that last meal to him first. She did, and her faith was rewarded. From that day forward, her food supply was never exhausted. Until we have trust that God will generously reward our faith, we will never understand sacrificial giving. When we trust in the Lord that He will always give back exceedingly abundantly more that we could think or ask, our lives will change. The world will never understand that kind of faith, but we should. Let's not count what we can keep, let's calculate what we can give in faith. We will then see the windows of heaven open for us too.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Then Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go, do as you have said, but make me a little bread cake from it first and bring it out to me, and afterward you may make one for yourself and for your son. I Kings 17:13
In Israel long drought, this widow woman was down to her last meal. The prophet of God challenged her to give part of that last meal to him first. She did, and her faith was rewarded. From that day forward, her food supply was never exhausted. Until we have trust that God will generously reward our faith, we will never understand sacrificial giving. When we trust in the Lord that He will always give back exceedingly abundantly more that we could think or ask, our lives will change. The world will never understand that kind of faith, but we should. Let's not count what we can keep, let's calculate what we can give in faith. We will then see the windows of heaven open for us too.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Friday, January 6, 2012
Grace for your spirit January 6, 2012
Grace for your spirit
As the time approached for Him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 9:51
There is a hymn we sing entitled "I Am Resolved." It says "I am resolved no longer to linger charmed by the world's delight. Things that are higher, things that are nobler, these have allured my sight." This is exactly the example set for us by Jesus. He came into this world to guide us, die for us, and ascend back to intercede for us. Nothing in this world allured Him to turn to the left or right. The prodigal son was charmed by the world's delight, but finally came to his senses. When he did, he set his face resolutely to return home. It is important for us to set our goals, and make our decisions to meet those goals. Let's be resolved to set our face toward total will of the Lord in our lives. The world will continue to charm us, but don't go there. That will be the best New Year's resolution ever.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
As the time approached for Him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 9:51
There is a hymn we sing entitled "I Am Resolved." It says "I am resolved no longer to linger charmed by the world's delight. Things that are higher, things that are nobler, these have allured my sight." This is exactly the example set for us by Jesus. He came into this world to guide us, die for us, and ascend back to intercede for us. Nothing in this world allured Him to turn to the left or right. The prodigal son was charmed by the world's delight, but finally came to his senses. When he did, he set his face resolutely to return home. It is important for us to set our goals, and make our decisions to meet those goals. Let's be resolved to set our face toward total will of the Lord in our lives. The world will continue to charm us, but don't go there. That will be the best New Year's resolution ever.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Grace for your spirit January 5, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8
We used to plant a garden in the backyard. We carefully spread the seeds, and at the end of the row placed a stick with the package on it. This is the way we identified the row. The packages may show, corn, beans, radishes, potatoes, and so on, but the proof is in the harvest. No matter what the label reads, if all the seeds are corn, all we will have is corn. The devil is out to deceive us as we plant our lives. He labels many things that seem to be good, when in fact they are poison for us. Let's now be deceived. What we sow, we will reap, regardless of what the packages read. Let's carefully inspect what we plant to make sure we are sowing to the Spirit, and not to the flesh.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8
We used to plant a garden in the backyard. We carefully spread the seeds, and at the end of the row placed a stick with the package on it. This is the way we identified the row. The packages may show, corn, beans, radishes, potatoes, and so on, but the proof is in the harvest. No matter what the label reads, if all the seeds are corn, all we will have is corn. The devil is out to deceive us as we plant our lives. He labels many things that seem to be good, when in fact they are poison for us. Let's now be deceived. What we sow, we will reap, regardless of what the packages read. Let's carefully inspect what we plant to make sure we are sowing to the Spirit, and not to the flesh.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Grace for your spirit January 4, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six. Revelation 13:18
There has been lots of fear connected to the number 666. It, like all the apocalyptic numbers in the revelation, have a deep meaning, Six a number of imperfection. It certainly applies to all men, and to the devil who wishes to capture us. The number we should strive for is the number of perfection, which is seven. Mankind cannot ever reach perfection on our own. Maturity, completeness, and perfection, can only be attained by the righteousness of Christ. Salvation in Christ is the only way to move from 666 to 7. If we are in water that is 211 degrees, it is just hot water. At 212 degrees, water boils and great things can be accomplished. So it is with us when we get off the 6 and onto 7. God's grace can take us there.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six. Revelation 13:18
There has been lots of fear connected to the number 666. It, like all the apocalyptic numbers in the revelation, have a deep meaning, Six a number of imperfection. It certainly applies to all men, and to the devil who wishes to capture us. The number we should strive for is the number of perfection, which is seven. Mankind cannot ever reach perfection on our own. Maturity, completeness, and perfection, can only be attained by the righteousness of Christ. Salvation in Christ is the only way to move from 666 to 7. If we are in water that is 211 degrees, it is just hot water. At 212 degrees, water boils and great things can be accomplished. So it is with us when we get off the 6 and onto 7. God's grace can take us there.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Grace for your spirit January 3, 2012
Grace for your spirit
And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Matthew 6:7-8
Many of us learn to pray by listening to prayers in our assemblies. We hear eloquent prayers from men and sometimes think we have to have a fancy prayer in order to talk to God. In our private prayers we don't need to be known for our many words, but just talk to God like a loving Father. Sure, He knows what we need before we ask, but a father loves to hear from His children. We love it when our children call us and we are able to help them. God loves to hear from His children too. Connect with God again today. He is waiting to take our call. JERE 33:3 says "Call on Me and I will answer you." Changing those letters of Jeremiah into a number, His phone number is 537-3333. Call now, He is standing by.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Matthew 6:7-8
Many of us learn to pray by listening to prayers in our assemblies. We hear eloquent prayers from men and sometimes think we have to have a fancy prayer in order to talk to God. In our private prayers we don't need to be known for our many words, but just talk to God like a loving Father. Sure, He knows what we need before we ask, but a father loves to hear from His children. We love it when our children call us and we are able to help them. God loves to hear from His children too. Connect with God again today. He is waiting to take our call. JERE 33:3 says "Call on Me and I will answer you." Changing those letters of Jeremiah into a number, His phone number is 537-3333. Call now, He is standing by.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Monday, January 2, 2012
Grace for your spirit January 2, 2012
Grace for your spirit
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; I Peter 2:9
Most Christians think it is odd to be called a "priest." If we could get comfortable being called priests, then maybe we could get comfortable fulfilling the role of a priest in the kingdom of Jesus. Not Old Testament priests, nor Catholic priests, but priests of Jesus, washed in the blood of the Lamb. In the New Covenant, the Lord's Church is the chosen race, the royal priesthood, the holy nation, owned by God to proclaim His light in the darkness. Our only mediator between us and God is Jesus Himself, and our lives are called to be living sacrifices. Let's see ourselves as priests in His Kingdom, and start serving the Lord as we should each day.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; I Peter 2:9
Most Christians think it is odd to be called a "priest." If we could get comfortable being called priests, then maybe we could get comfortable fulfilling the role of a priest in the kingdom of Jesus. Not Old Testament priests, nor Catholic priests, but priests of Jesus, washed in the blood of the Lamb. In the New Covenant, the Lord's Church is the chosen race, the royal priesthood, the holy nation, owned by God to proclaim His light in the darkness. Our only mediator between us and God is Jesus Himself, and our lives are called to be living sacrifices. Let's see ourselves as priests in His Kingdom, and start serving the Lord as we should each day.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
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