Grace for your spirit November 11, 2014

Grace for your spirit

"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous!  Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."  Joshua 1:9

Joshua spoke these words to the children of Israel  as they were ready to conquer their promised land.  Some had fought the battles in the wilderness for forty years, others were about to begin their campaign. God honored them all with love and protection.  On this Veterans day, may we bring the uplifting message of encouragement to those just starting their journey and those about to end it.  Let's take the time to say "thank you" for all the sacrifices.

Grace for your spirit November 10, 2014

Grace for your spirit

A man has joy in an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word.  Proverbs 15:23

If we wish to have an appropriate answer given at the right time to lift others up, it will take thought and practice.  Let's learn to fill our hearts and minds with delightful, encouraging thoughts and go around seeking someone to uplift.  In a world where most people are complaining and griping about their circumstances, it's fun to spread joy and delight. Plan to do it today.

Grace for your spirit November 7, 2014

Grace for your spirit

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ and do walk not according to the flesh, but according to the spirit.  Romans 8:1

Saved, sure, satisfied, simple and showing it.  Could we find all these great Christian qualities in just one verse?  Yes.  When we are baptized into Christ, and walk according to His Spirit, we can claim the promise of No Condemnation.  If I could only use one verse in the Bible to lead the lost to Christ, this would be the one.

Grace for your spirit November 6, 2014

Grace for your spirit

He has told you, O man, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God   Micah 6:8

God has told us the basic principles of living a Godly life.

1) Do what is right

2) Love kindness enough to show mercy

3) Walk humbly with God

No matter what gifts and talents we have, these are the principles that make them work.  Justice, mercy, and humility cannot be substituted by anything.

Grace for your spirit November 5, 2014

Grace for your spirit

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.  Matthew 6:34

Today is all we really have on this earth, and we often let aggravations and stress ruin it for us.  We know we aren't suppose to worry, and that is just one of the things worries us.  If we seek first the kingdom of God, most of the things that worry us would take care of themselves.  If we could have the faith to live in "daytight", compartments with our past forgiven, our future assured, and enjoying our present, we really could be much happier.

Grace for your spirit November 4, 2014

Grace for your spirit

So Moses took his wife and his sons and mounted them on a donkey, and returned to the land of Egypt.  Moses also took the staff of God in his hand.   Exodus  4:20

Moses had been a shepherd in the land of Midian for forty years.  His shepherd's staff was his tool. When God gave him his commission to return and lead his people from bondage, God empowered him for success.  The staff in his hand became the staff of God.  God used that staff to free His people and lead them to the promised land.  Whatever we have in our hand everyday to earn our living, has the potential to become an instrument of God.  Let's get going with the power of God.

Grace for your spirit November 3, 2014

Grace for your spirit

How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard?  And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent?  Romans 10:14-15

How,  how, how, how, indeed.  We know the answers, and the answer is us.  We must build the bridge between the mystery and the faith.  Philip answered the how from the Ethiopian, when he said, "How can I understand unless someone guides me." And the bridge for him was built.  When we are sent to preach Jesus, people can hear, believe, call on Him and and be saved.  That is the answer to "how."  Now the question for all of us is "when" will we answer our call?