Grace for your spirit January 29,2010

Grace for your spirit
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Matthew 7:1-2
This is the verse everyone knows. It is the most memorized and quoted verse by those who have never read the Bible. People use this verse as a defense again the exposure of their ungodly lifestyles. When someone points out sin in their lives, they immediately pull out the "judge not" verse, in the hope that we will go run and hide. God has given us His word and the ability to use His word, so we can lead others out of sin and into the light of Jesus. He does not want us to judge them. He does not want us to judge their motives, but He wants us to call their sins into judgment. Jesus said, "By their fruits, you will know them." We can't be judges, but we are most definitely called to be fruit inspectors. We also need to accept the same standard of judgment that we put out. If we can't take it, don't put it out. Let's hate the sin, but love the sinner. With that, judgment will turn to joy in the morning.


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Grace for your spirit January 28, 2010

Grace for your spirit

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray."And He took with Him,Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed.

Matthew 26:36-37

The night before Jesus went to the cross, after the last supper, He went to the garden to pray. He took three of His closest disciples with him that dark night. Why do you think Jesus took them along? When we are facing difficult times, do we like to have some friends with us to help us? Jesus was grieved, facing extreme punishment and death. He could use a little compassion, a little comfort, and someone to watch out for Him. What did He get? They went to sleep. At His hour of greatest need, they weren't there for Him. What kind of company are we when our family and friends face tough times? Are we there with encouragement, or are we asleep at the switch? Let's start preparing to be better friends to Jesus and better companions for His servants. Can anyone count on us?

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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Grace for your spirit January 27,2010

Grace for your spirit

But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7

OK, let me make my check list for success tomorrow. Good night's rest, 30 minutes of exercise, shower, shave, hair, make up, clean clothes, right accessories, shoes shined, cash for the day, pack a healthy lunch, and get my family ready and out the door. Did we forget anything to make this a perfect day? Did we plan a single thing to help us look good to God? Did we plan a moment in His Word for guidance? Did we ask Him for direction and protection through our day? Did we remember to pray for those who are less fortunate than we are, and ask Him to give us an open door of service for the day? We prepared to meet the public, but do we have any plans to meet our God? God looks at our heart, but ultimately everyone will see what is in our heart today. What will they see?

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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Grace for your spirit January 26, 2010

Grace for your spirit

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; Hebrews 12:18

Recently in Haiti, the ground shook and most of the buildings in the area collapsed. Immediately, the people that were where not killed sprang into action. Those with strong buildings offered their places as shelters for the needy. Grateful for their blessings, they used their blessings to help others in need. God has given us a kingdom that is earthquake proof. It cannot be shaken. When the world around us rocks, rolls, and shakes, we have been given a shelter built to stand. What will we do to show our gratitude for these blessings? Will we thank Him? Will we spring into service for Him and those in need, or will we polish our pews? We probably will never truly be thankful for our unshakable house, until we venture out into the world that is crumbling. Let's go. We will be the better for it.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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Grace for your spirit January 25, 2010

Grace for your spirit

If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited. Proverbs 24:10

All of us will find ourselves in hot water at some time in our lives. If we have not prepared ourselves to respond to that hot water, it will have a negative effect on us. If you put different elements in boiling water, the outcome will differ. Place an egg, a carrot, and two scoops of coffee in hot water and see the difference. The egg will become hard. The carrot will be come soft, but the water with the coffee is different. The coffee beans change the water around it. In our Christians walk, hot water can change us making us hard, or soft. We should be ready to respond to hot water like the coffee, and change the world around us into something better. Hot water is our chance to have a positive witness on our world. Let's be ready and not be slack in our day of distress. Often, slack abiding, leads to back-a-sliding.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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Grace for your spirit January 22, 2010

Grace for your spirit

But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? Acts 5:3

It is a dreadful thing to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to blaspheme His Holy name. Here, a couple in the early church wanted people to think they were living the sacrificial life while actually living a lie. It costs them their lives. Today we have people who have so lost touch with the Holy Spirit, that they think they can live the same kind of lie. Many in the church get away with it before men, because they have learned the right things to say. God knows better, and He is the judge we must stand before at the last day. When we sin willfully and live a lie, we trample under foot the Son of God and His blood, and we insult the Spirit of grace. We may feel good about ourselves, the church may accept us, but God will be the judge. When we live a lie, the truth will be ugly on the judgment day.God has granted us the grace and time to change our story. Let's recommit to the truth.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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Grace for your spirit January 21, 2010

Grace for your spirit

For in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, 'For we also are His children.' Acts 17:28

Suppose we are in great need and someone comes to our aid. A man gives us a job, provides a place for us to live, gives us a car to drive, and supplies us with a family to support us in lonely times. Then after being supplied everything, he calls us one day, and we tell him we don't have time to come. What kind of relationship can we have with each other? God provides a better life for us than any man can provide. He supplies us with life, breath, and all things we need for life and godliness. When He calls us to honor Him as our Father, do we have the time and the energy? We have time to use His blessings, but no time to pray, study, or worship together? It is a sad life when we have time to love the things we have, and not the one who has provided all things. Let's think that over.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Chris be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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