Grace for your spirit
That each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who don't know God; and that no man transgress and defraud his brother in the matter Thessalonians 4:4-6
God's ultimate desire for us is to be holy like He is holy. There is more about holy living in the Bible that any other subject. All God's direction is for us to live a sanctified and honorable life before God as His child. It is despicable that anyone could come out of the darkness and into the light, only to find themselves violated by someone in the fellowship of the church. Unfortunately, there will always be wolves in sheep clothing that come in among us, not sparing the flock, so we need to be aware. As for our part, let us all make a commitment to a holy fellowship, and never use the fellowship of Jesus as our own breeding grounds for lust and passion.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Grace for your spirit. July 6, 2012
Grace for your spirit
For I tell you, none of those who were invited shall taste of My dinner. Luke 14:24
In this parable Jesus is showing us the invitation to the wedding supper of the Lamb. He is the Lamb and we are all invited to eat with Him for eternity. Unfortunately, things get in the way of our responding to His kind invitation. Some had land to see, others oxen to test, and still others were married and could not come. Now there is nothing wrong with lands, oxen, and being married, but when we let them crowd out the spiritual eternal things in our lives, they can become bad..very bad. Let's be careful to keep our priorities right as we choose our possession, pursuits, and personal relationship., Right priorities will help us avoid the things that might cause us to miss heaven.
For I tell you, none of those who were invited shall taste of My dinner. Luke 14:24
In this parable Jesus is showing us the invitation to the wedding supper of the Lamb. He is the Lamb and we are all invited to eat with Him for eternity. Unfortunately, things get in the way of our responding to His kind invitation. Some had land to see, others oxen to test, and still others were married and could not come. Now there is nothing wrong with lands, oxen, and being married, but when we let them crowd out the spiritual eternal things in our lives, they can become bad..very bad. Let's be careful to keep our priorities right as we choose our possession, pursuits, and personal relationship., Right priorities will help us avoid the things that might cause us to miss heaven.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Grace for your spirit. July 5, 2012
Grace for your spirit
But I am a worm and not a man. A reproach of men, and despised by the people. Psalm 22:6
David had a lot of problems and sin in his life. How did he always find his way back to God ? He had the ability to completely humble himself before God, and allow the greatness of God to heal him. He certainly was not a worm, but his image of himself couldn't be much lower. When we have a high opinion of ourselves, it pushes us away from God and His forgiveness. We used to sing a song with this line, "Would He devote that sacred head for such a worm as I ?" People so objected to that phrase that it was changed to , "Such a one as I.". We all have problems and sin that separate us from God. What will be our best move?, To boldly march before Him, or squiggle in like a worm. The worm works better
But I am a worm and not a man. A reproach of men, and despised by the people. Psalm 22:6
David had a lot of problems and sin in his life. How did he always find his way back to God ? He had the ability to completely humble himself before God, and allow the greatness of God to heal him. He certainly was not a worm, but his image of himself couldn't be much lower. When we have a high opinion of ourselves, it pushes us away from God and His forgiveness. We used to sing a song with this line, "Would He devote that sacred head for such a worm as I ?" People so objected to that phrase that it was changed to , "Such a one as I.". We all have problems and sin that separate us from God. What will be our best move?, To boldly march before Him, or squiggle in like a worm. The worm works better
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Grace for your spirit. July 4, 2012
Grace for your spirit
If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John8:31-32
The Pharisees that were listening to Jesus didn't understand any path to freedom. They felt there were free because the were Abraham's children, descendants of Moses, and God was their father. They felt because the were the strict teachers of the Law, that they had found victory over sin. In fact, they were not free in any way. They had rejected God and their heritage, and were living in a dreamworld. If they had fireworks, they would have had party. That party was premature. They needed the true freedom only found in Jesus. On the 4th of July, as we set off our fireworks and speak of freedom, may use this as time to remember; The true freedom we have only comes from Christ. Free from the power and penalty of sin, and free from eternal separation from Him. When the Lord sets us free, we are free indeed. Let's celebrate that and all the benefits that come from Him.
If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John8:31-32
The Pharisees that were listening to Jesus didn't understand any path to freedom. They felt there were free because the were Abraham's children, descendants of Moses, and God was their father. They felt because the were the strict teachers of the Law, that they had found victory over sin. In fact, they were not free in any way. They had rejected God and their heritage, and were living in a dreamworld. If they had fireworks, they would have had party. That party was premature. They needed the true freedom only found in Jesus. On the 4th of July, as we set off our fireworks and speak of freedom, may use this as time to remember; The true freedom we have only comes from Christ. Free from the power and penalty of sin, and free from eternal separation from Him. When the Lord sets us free, we are free indeed. Let's celebrate that and all the benefits that come from Him.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Grace for your spirit. July 3, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion. That I not be full and deny You and say "Who is the Lord?" Or that I not be in want and steal and profane the name of my God.Proverbs 30:8-9
Have ever wondered how much to pray for every day? How much will be too much and how little will be too small. Here in Proverbs, wisdom gives us the parameters. Lord, give me my portion. Not so much that I will be self confident and deny you, and bot so little that I will embarrass you with dishonesty. The principle is to give it all to the Lord, and let Him supply us with what is best and be satisfied. Can we do it? of course we can, now will we?
Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion. That I not be full and deny You and say "Who is the Lord?" Or that I not be in want and steal and profane the name of my God.Proverbs 30:8-9
Have ever wondered how much to pray for every day? How much will be too much and how little will be too small. Here in Proverbs, wisdom gives us the parameters. Lord, give me my portion. Not so much that I will be self confident and deny you, and bot so little that I will embarrass you with dishonesty. The principle is to give it all to the Lord, and let Him supply us with what is best and be satisfied. Can we do it? of course we can, now will we?
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Grace for your spirit. July 2, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. Psalm 133:1
The is one of the "Ascent Psalms" As God's children traveled from every corner of Israel to the temple for worship, they sang these songs. The gathering at the temple would be a beautiful picture of unity. Jesus' desire is for all of us to be one, as He and the Father are one, and to preserve the unity of the Spirit and bond of peace. Jesus came to His world divided by religion, gender and slavery to make us all one in Him. Jesus went to the cross to tear down all the barriers, that we might all be found in Him. May we never be tearing down what God wants, and the reason Jesus died. Lets all sing the Psalms of unity
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. Psalm 133:1
The is one of the "Ascent Psalms" As God's children traveled from every corner of Israel to the temple for worship, they sang these songs. The gathering at the temple would be a beautiful picture of unity. Jesus' desire is for all of us to be one, as He and the Father are one, and to preserve the unity of the Spirit and bond of peace. Jesus came to His world divided by religion, gender and slavery to make us all one in Him. Jesus went to the cross to tear down all the barriers, that we might all be found in Him. May we never be tearing down what God wants, and the reason Jesus died. Lets all sing the Psalms of unity
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Grace for your spirit. June 22, 2012
Grace for your spirit
I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. I Timothy 3:16
Jesus is depending on His disciples to spread His light and love in the world. God has left us a pattern for Christians living, Christians worship, and the continuation of His kingdom. The church needs to be well versed in God's will, and skilled at carrying out His will in a dark world. The church is meant to be the pillar and support of truth. We must have "pillars" so the "caterpillars" can crawl in. If the "pillars" crumble, what can there be for the :caterpillars"? How is our conduct? If we can't claim our spot to hold up the truth, let's start a new construction project right away.
I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. I Timothy 3:16
Jesus is depending on His disciples to spread His light and love in the world. God has left us a pattern for Christians living, Christians worship, and the continuation of His kingdom. The church needs to be well versed in God's will, and skilled at carrying out His will in a dark world. The church is meant to be the pillar and support of truth. We must have "pillars" so the "caterpillars" can crawl in. If the "pillars" crumble, what can there be for the :caterpillars"? How is our conduct? If we can't claim our spot to hold up the truth, let's start a new construction project right away.
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