Grace for your spirit 3-12-18

Grace for your spirit

I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, for you are still fleshly.  For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men?  I Corinthians 3:2-3

Often we wonder why we aren't growing spiritually.  We look for the problem all around us.  Many blame the preacher, or the church we're in.  Perhaps we should look within.  When our lives are filled with jealousy and strife, we aren't able to get it.  Let solve that strife problem in our lives with love and forgiveness. That will allow our spiritual life to bloom.

Grace for your spirit 3-8-18

Grace for your spirit

The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.  I Timothy 2:2

We all have a commission from Jesus to disciple others, baptize them, and teach them to observe all things He has commanded.  How do we get that done from generation to generation?  We learn to "pass the baton".  The Christian challenge is not a single person sprint or a marathon.  It is a relay race.  We run our leg and then pass the message on to others for the next part.  That is our commission and our commission to pass it on.  If anyone asks us if we are "ordained" to preach, just tell them we have the 2/2/2 ordination.  That is II Timothy 2:2, and pass it on

Grace for your spirit 3-7-18

Grace for your spirit

For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.  Galatians 5:13       

Through the righteousness that comes from God in Jesus Christ, we are free from the law of sin and death, free from law of Moses, and free from the wrath of God.  God doesn't give us that freedom so we can run free with a sinful nature.  He gives us that freedom so we can serve one another in love.  May we never take the gifts of God, and use it for our own desires.  Let's use them to do God's will.

Grace for your spirit 3-6-18

Grace for your spirit

Is anyone among you suffering?  Then he must pray.  Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.     James 5:13

Through our ups and downs of life, do we remember to pray and praise for ourselves and others?   It is a key part of the fellowship we have together.  The Bible encourages us to weep with those who weep, and rejoice with those who rejoice.  May we all remember to lift each other up through troubled times with prayer, and praise the Lord together in the good times.  Let's be known as God's children with our prayer and praise each day.

Grace for your spirit 3-5-18

Grace for your spirit

Teach me to do Your will,  For You are my God; Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.    Psalm 143:10

When we are walking on a strange path through the hills and valleys of life, level ground is delightful. It is even better to have an experienced guide to show us the best way and walk with us.  God's Spirit is just that guide.  He is a light for our path and a sure step so we won't fall and get hurt.  When we are on a strange path and the darkness is coming on, what a wonderful comfort to have Him near. 

Grace for your spirit 3-2-18

Grace for your spirit

For bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it hold the promise for the present life and also for the life to come.   I Timothy 4:8

Don't think I bring this verse to promote a sedentary lifestyle.  Bodily discipline is good, but it is only temporary.  Some make it their god.  Godliness proves to be profitable both now and forever.  There is only one thing we can live for in this life and still take it with us. That one thing is Jesus.  Remember, to live is Christ but to die is gain.  Let's exercise God in our lives and enjoy the godliness it brings.

Grace for your spirit 3-1-18

Grace for your spirit

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.  I John 3:18

The religious people of Jesus' time were famous for their words, but they were short on deeds and truth.  It is easy to say we love, to say we care, to say we will help, but not so easy to mean it, and do it.  Words of care are only encouraging when they are followed by action.  May God's grace change our thoughts, change our words, and change our actions.