Grace for your spirit
For I will go through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt....The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; and when I see the blood I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you...Exodus 12:12-13
The morning paper reported a death in every house in Egypt that night. The announcement came as a shock to many, but others were completely prepared. God had told the people that if they killed a lamb, and put the blood on their door posts, their first born son would live. Otherwise, he would die. That night a lamb or a son died in every house. Don't ignore the truth today. We all need the blood of the Lamb on our hearts in order to live with God eternally. Let's bring The Lamb of God into our houses today.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 28, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24:42
The other night a storm was coming, and tornado warnings were issued. My wife was packed for the basement with water and food prepared. I was watching the same reports she was watching. She had a backpack on and I was sitting around with no pants on. Which one describes you? We are all equally warned that the Lord is going to return. Some of us are making preparations, and others of us are not yet clothed and in our right mind. He may not be coming right now, but as they say, "better safe than sorry."
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24:42
The other night a storm was coming, and tornado warnings were issued. My wife was packed for the basement with water and food prepared. I was watching the same reports she was watching. She had a backpack on and I was sitting around with no pants on. Which one describes you? We are all equally warned that the Lord is going to return. Some of us are making preparations, and others of us are not yet clothed and in our right mind. He may not be coming right now, but as they say, "better safe than sorry."
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 27, 2011
Grace for your spirit
For My people have commited two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, to hew for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that can hold no water. Jeremiah 2:13
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are often described as "living water". We need the living water of His Spirit in order to live. When we turn our back on God, we forsake the regeneration available by His living water. Step number two in a two step blunder, is the attempt to replace divine water with our own brand of renewal. That kind of thinking just won't hold water. Our reservoirs are broken and when we need some water, there is none there. Let's fill in those useless cisterns, and turn our attention to the fountains of living water that never dry up.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
For My people have commited two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, to hew for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that can hold no water. Jeremiah 2:13
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are often described as "living water". We need the living water of His Spirit in order to live. When we turn our back on God, we forsake the regeneration available by His living water. Step number two in a two step blunder, is the attempt to replace divine water with our own brand of renewal. That kind of thinking just won't hold water. Our reservoirs are broken and when we need some water, there is none there. Let's fill in those useless cisterns, and turn our attention to the fountains of living water that never dry up.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 26, 2011
Grace for your spirit
Not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:25
I weigh in at my doctor's office every Monday. I had a bad week, and I didn't want to hear the bad news, so I thought I would skip it this week. Then I remembered what people say to me about Sunday worship. They say they are not doing well spiritually, so they think they will skip worship this week. That's a big mistake. It seems at the times we need it the most, we avoid it the most. I decided to practice what i preach. I went. It wasn't as bad as I thought, and I feel better, with a better week to follow. Be in worship on Sunday. It is one of the best things we can do to improve our "weak" week.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:25
I weigh in at my doctor's office every Monday. I had a bad week, and I didn't want to hear the bad news, so I thought I would skip it this week. Then I remembered what people say to me about Sunday worship. They say they are not doing well spiritually, so they think they will skip worship this week. That's a big mistake. It seems at the times we need it the most, we avoid it the most. I decided to practice what i preach. I went. It wasn't as bad as I thought, and I feel better, with a better week to follow. Be in worship on Sunday. It is one of the best things we can do to improve our "weak" week.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Monday, April 25, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 25, 2011
Grace for your spirit
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1
Reputation is what people think we are. Character is what we really are. Eventually, character rises to the top and it becomes our reputation. Good character is best built when we have given ourselves fully to Christ. When the spirit of Christ dwells in us, we will have His character, and His reputation. That should be our goal instead of worldly wealth. May we live transparent lives so people may see what we are at all times, and may everyone see that our reputation and character is exactly the same.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1
Reputation is what people think we are. Character is what we really are. Eventually, character rises to the top and it becomes our reputation. Good character is best built when we have given ourselves fully to Christ. When the spirit of Christ dwells in us, we will have His character, and His reputation. That should be our goal instead of worldly wealth. May we live transparent lives so people may see what we are at all times, and may everyone see that our reputation and character is exactly the same.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 21, 2011
Grace for your spirit
And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up. Mark 4:37
Whatever the apostles were supposed to be doing that night they couldn't keep their mind on it. The storm, the wind, and the waves kept them afraid. Even with Jesus was in the boat with them, their faith wavered with each blast of wind. Recently I was attempting to teach a Bible class during a fierce wind storm. With every blast of wind that hit the building, the attention of the class was diverted from study to storm watching. Life can be like that. May we not let the distraction of life deter us from doing God's will every day.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up. Mark 4:37
Whatever the apostles were supposed to be doing that night they couldn't keep their mind on it. The storm, the wind, and the waves kept them afraid. Even with Jesus was in the boat with them, their faith wavered with each blast of wind. Recently I was attempting to teach a Bible class during a fierce wind storm. With every blast of wind that hit the building, the attention of the class was diverted from study to storm watching. Life can be like that. May we not let the distraction of life deter us from doing God's will every day.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Grace for your spirit April 20, 2011
Grace for your spirit
So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. Matthew 7:17-18
One of the best known verses in the Bible is "Judge not,that ye be not judged". If is often quoted by those defending themselves. It is certainly true that we cannot judge the heart or the motives of anyone. God, however, has give us the His Word that we might be fruit inspectors for Him. When we see those who claim to be good trees bearing bad fruit, we are called to help those producing the bad fruit. We certainly can judge the fruits if they are ungodly. Let's help those in distress to bear good fruit, and leave the rest of the judging to God.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. Matthew 7:17-18
One of the best known verses in the Bible is "Judge not,that ye be not judged". If is often quoted by those defending themselves. It is certainly true that we cannot judge the heart or the motives of anyone. God, however, has give us the His Word that we might be fruit inspectors for Him. When we see those who claim to be good trees bearing bad fruit, we are called to help those producing the bad fruit. We certainly can judge the fruits if they are ungodly. Let's help those in distress to bear good fruit, and leave the rest of the judging to God.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com
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