Grace for your spirit 4-28-17

Grace for your spirit

He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.  Proverbs 10:17

It is impossible to stay on the path of life when we isolate ourselves from encouragement and instruction.  We need to take in all the reproof, rebuking, and exhortation we can get.  When we combine our GPS (God's Plan of Salvation) with the Spirit He gives us, and the brethren around us, we will not go astray.  Let's gather all the information we can and choose carefully before our next step.

Grace for your spirit 4-27-17

Grace for your spirit

Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flows the springs of life.  Proverbs 4:23

Jesus said that the things that come out of our mouth, come from the heart.  The heart can defile a man and defile his words.  What lives in our heart and is said by our mouth determines our life.  May the flow that comes from us be refreshing to us and all we meet.

Grace for your spirit 4-26-17

Grace for your spirit

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding in deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.  Acts 9:36

This is a great story about how kindness can touch hearts. This woman, Dorcas, touched the hearts of many with her service, her sewing, and her kindness.  When she died there was much sadness and weeping. They also sent for the Apostle Peter was able to come and restore her life to her.  This whole event had a big impact on the entire area, and caused many to believe.  It started with kindness that turned into service.  It is time for all of us to try that formula.  Kindness with Service.

Grace for your spirit 4-25-17

Grace for your spirit

He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, "From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.  John 7:38

When Jesus spoke these words, He was referring the Spirit He was going to send.  When we believe in Him, His spirit will most certainly fill us up to overflowing.  As His Spirit overflows, it becomes the source of refreshment and nourishment to all who accept Him.  May we never find ourselves dry.  Like Elisha, let's ask God for a double portion,  so we can be a continual river of life for all who meet us. 

Grace for your spirit 4-24-17

Grace for your spirit

You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In your right hand there are pleasures forever.  Psalm 16:11

What is the way to eternal life?  Where can we find joy and pleasure forever?  God has a path for us and He can show us the way that will last for all eternity.  Jesus tells us in John 14:6 when He said, "I am the way the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but through Me."

There we have it.  God has the blessings and Jesus is the way.  Let's develop a partnership with them and enjoy both the journey and the destination.

Grace for your spirit 4-21-17

Grace for your spirit

As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.  Psalm 18:30

If we wake up in a mine field someday where our next step will be life or death, what kind of directions would we like?  We would like directions from someone who is right, tried, true, able to protect, and take care of us.  Our walk through life is filled with danger and troubles.  Who shall we choose to keep us safe and well in such troubled times ?  When we choose to walk in God's footsteps, we can walk with confidence.

Grace for your spirit 4-20-17

Grace for your spirit

Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.  I Corinthians 1:10

In Ephesian 4, Scripture also appeals to all in preserving the unity in the bond of peace.  Can that be achieved?  How?  If we observe one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, on baptism, and one God, unity can be achieved.  If we all feed on the same Word, we all can be made complete in Christ without divisions.  You see it can be done if we are willing.  Are we?