Grace for your spirit
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. I Corinthians 6:12
When it is time for us to make decisions about what is right and wrong, what is the basis for our decision? If our only guide is what is permitted by law, we may end up in lots of trouble. The laws don't always consider what is good for all of us. Also laws seldom consider what might be extremely bad for us and take control of us. In matters of morality and overall healthy behavior, our government seldom has the vision to make laws that will benefit us. This is exactly the reason that we all need the perspective of God. While He gives us rules, we can be sure they will be profitable for us too.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Grace for your spirit. August 9 , 2012
Grace for your spirit
So Israel set out with all he had and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father, Isaac. God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night. and said "Jacob, Jacob". And he said, "Here am I." Genesis 46:1-2
Israel knew that God wanted him to move his family to Egypt. With trust he set out immediately. Along the way he remembered to worship and offered sacrifices to God. It was then that he received directions and promises from God for his life, and he went on in the will of God. This is an excellent guide for all of us in doing God's will. We know God wants us to go forward, so let's go. As we go, let's continue to worship that we His will may be revealed in our lives. With his directions and promises, we will find the true will of God for our journey. Let's not sit and wait for inspiration. Rather, let's go forward and get it on the way.
So Israel set out with all he had and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father, Isaac. God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night. and said "Jacob, Jacob". And he said, "Here am I." Genesis 46:1-2
Israel knew that God wanted him to move his family to Egypt. With trust he set out immediately. Along the way he remembered to worship and offered sacrifices to God. It was then that he received directions and promises from God for his life, and he went on in the will of God. This is an excellent guide for all of us in doing God's will. We know God wants us to go forward, so let's go. As we go, let's continue to worship that we His will may be revealed in our lives. With his directions and promises, we will find the true will of God for our journey. Let's not sit and wait for inspiration. Rather, let's go forward and get it on the way.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Grace for your spirit. August 8,, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me here before you to preserve life. Genesis 45:5
Joseph was sold into bondage by his angry and jealous brothers when he was just 17. All the time he was in Egypt, God was with him and blessed him richly. Because of his faithfulness, God put him into a position to interpret dreams for Pharoah. Those dreams helped Egypt prepare for a great famine, and put them in a position to feed the world, including all of Joseph's family. Joseph came to realize that all his misfortune was in the plan of God to save the world from starvation. Joseph is a living picture that God really does cause all things to work together for good for those who love Him. Whatever is happening to us today may seem bad, but God can make it work out for good. Let's stay in His purpose so we can enjoy the blessings.
Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me here before you to preserve life. Genesis 45:5
Joseph was sold into bondage by his angry and jealous brothers when he was just 17. All the time he was in Egypt, God was with him and blessed him richly. Because of his faithfulness, God put him into a position to interpret dreams for Pharoah. Those dreams helped Egypt prepare for a great famine, and put them in a position to feed the world, including all of Joseph's family. Joseph came to realize that all his misfortune was in the plan of God to save the world from starvation. Joseph is a living picture that God really does cause all things to work together for good for those who love Him. Whatever is happening to us today may seem bad, but God can make it work out for good. Let's stay in His purpose so we can enjoy the blessings.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Grace for your spirit. August 7, 2012
Grace for your spirit
The man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate. Genesis 3:12
Adam and Eve had a wonderful life together in the Garden of Eden. They had a great fellowship with God and each other because of the purity of their relationship. When the devil entered into the picture, sin entered into their lives. Instantly sin broke their fellowship with God and each other. Suddenly Adam's decision was the fault of Eve and God, not his fault. Sin separated them from God, each other, and ultimately their lives. It happens over and over again in the church and our families. Sin breaks our fellowship with God, and each other. Then, fellowship,hospitality and all useful activity grinds to a halt. We know it, but we see it happen all too often. Let's be on guard against such destruction in our lives.
The man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate. Genesis 3:12
Adam and Eve had a wonderful life together in the Garden of Eden. They had a great fellowship with God and each other because of the purity of their relationship. When the devil entered into the picture, sin entered into their lives. Instantly sin broke their fellowship with God and each other. Suddenly Adam's decision was the fault of Eve and God, not his fault. Sin separated them from God, each other, and ultimately their lives. It happens over and over again in the church and our families. Sin breaks our fellowship with God, and each other. Then, fellowship,hospitality and all useful activity grinds to a halt. We know it, but we see it happen all too often. Let's be on guard against such destruction in our lives.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Grace for your spirit. August 6, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have believed and come to know that You are the Holy One of God. John 6:68-69
When the teachings of Jesus would get a little hard to follow, sometimes people want to quit. The question is, quit for what? If we are interesting in spiritual things and want to be with God eternally, our options are extremely limited. Peter knew that Jesus was the way, and the only way. When we truly come to know Jesus as the Holy One of God, we will know that if we quit, the devil is our only other option. The devil has the words of eternal damnation. Let's stop and think carefully before we make the wrong decision.
Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have believed and come to know that You are the Holy One of God. John 6:68-69
When the teachings of Jesus would get a little hard to follow, sometimes people want to quit. The question is, quit for what? If we are interesting in spiritual things and want to be with God eternally, our options are extremely limited. Peter knew that Jesus was the way, and the only way. When we truly come to know Jesus as the Holy One of God, we will know that if we quit, the devil is our only other option. The devil has the words of eternal damnation. Let's stop and think carefully before we make the wrong decision.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Grace for your spirit. August 3, 2012
Grace for your spirit
Do not be unequally yoke together with unbelivers; for what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? II Corinthians 6:14
The choices we make for our relationships will determine our future, especially our spiritual future. It's not just marrying someone we found at church, but rather someone who shares our spiritual hopes and vision. From my perspective, if we choose to serve the Lord with all our heart, we must make a commitment to make our fellowship with believers. Many people think they can do anything they want, but that is extremely naive. If it doesn't work for everyone else, the odds are against us. Let's seek the fellowship of righteousness and light, so we can hold hands with each other without letting go of God.
Do not be unequally yoke together with unbelivers; for what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? II Corinthians 6:14
The choices we make for our relationships will determine our future, especially our spiritual future. It's not just marrying someone we found at church, but rather someone who shares our spiritual hopes and vision. From my perspective, if we choose to serve the Lord with all our heart, we must make a commitment to make our fellowship with believers. Many people think they can do anything they want, but that is extremely naive. If it doesn't work for everyone else, the odds are against us. Let's seek the fellowship of righteousness and light, so we can hold hands with each other without letting go of God.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Grace for your spirit. August 2, 2012
Grace for your spirit
But of your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. Therefore if the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness. Matthew 6:23
It is a sad thing when we begin to lose our eyesight. As our sight fails our world grows dimmer and darker. It is wonderful that changes can be made in our eyesight to bring the light back. It can be even more disastrous when we think we have enough light to see, but we actually don't. The same is true spiritually. If we walk away from light of Jesus, our way grows dim. Even worse is when we start walking in the light supplied by the devil. The devil's light actually blinds us in a different way. When we walk with with the devil's light, how great a darkness covers and leads us. Quick, let's get back to the great physician for help.
But of your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. Therefore if the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness. Matthew 6:23
It is a sad thing when we begin to lose our eyesight. As our sight fails our world grows dimmer and darker. It is wonderful that changes can be made in our eyesight to bring the light back. It can be even more disastrous when we think we have enough light to see, but we actually don't. The same is true spiritually. If we walk away from light of Jesus, our way grows dim. Even worse is when we start walking in the light supplied by the devil. The devil's light actually blinds us in a different way. When we walk with with the devil's light, how great a darkness covers and leads us. Quick, let's get back to the great physician for help.
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