I've known people who have lost a great amount of weight, but it seems to be that last 10-20 lbs that is the hardest. It is the same way with us spiritually. We come to the cross having given all, because He gave all. Then we seem to gain some of it back again, conforming to our own wills, "Let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." (Hebrews 12:1)
"Lord, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily besets us, forgive us for going back to our old ways, and letting sin dictate to us what we should do, what we should be, what we should even believe, forgive us Lord, and please set us free from the sin that so easily entangles us, in Jesus Name, amen!"
The word beset means thwart, to get us, to beat us up! Let us not allow sin to do that to us!! In Jesus name!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Eph 4, the perfect man!
It's really sad that we are missing so much in the Body that the Lord intended us to walk in. In Eph 4:11 God says He's given apostles, prophets, evangelists pastors and teachers, if you count Billy Graham, we have two or three of these 5, often called the 5 fold ministry. But many don't believe we have modern day Apostles or prophets, some include prophets, because there seem to be more of those, though many false prophets will arise, but modern day Apostles!?
Why is this important? Because of the equipping, edifying and work of the ministy (Eph 4:13) We are so empty because we cut off the very thing that God has for us for equipping us so we can go out and minister!
We need to be filled, and we need all the parts of the Body God provides!
Eph 4:3 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine.
"Lord help us to receive and believe all Your words, they are all words of life and we need all of them!! In Jesus Name, amen!"
Why is this important? Because of the equipping, edifying and work of the ministy (Eph 4:13) We are so empty because we cut off the very thing that God has for us for equipping us so we can go out and minister!
We need to be filled, and we need all the parts of the Body God provides!
Eph 4:3 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine.
"Lord help us to receive and believe all Your words, they are all words of life and we need all of them!! In Jesus Name, amen!"
Monday, August 23, 2010
1 Peter 3:4
I love it when I see one of my daughters exhibit this:
1 Peter 3:4b ..."let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." What a sweet verse, and Lord let that be me, in Jesus Name!
And I love it when I do too!
1 Peter 3:4b ..."let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." What a sweet verse, and Lord let that be me, in Jesus Name!
And I love it when I do too!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
1 Peter 4
Below you will see scriptures that can effect your life and the way you live it if you choose to believe His word and apply it to your life, and actually live by it!!
Verse 1, "ceased from sin." !!! Of course we have to stop living for ourselves!! Besides, we've spent enough time doing that anyway! So let's be serious and watchful, for the end of all things is at hand!!
1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us[a] in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime[b] in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. 4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
Serving for God’s Glory
7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”[c] 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.[d] On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.[e]
17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now
“ If the righteous one is scarcely saved,
Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”[f]
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
Verse 1, "ceased from sin." !!! Of course we have to stop living for ourselves!! Besides, we've spent enough time doing that anyway! So let's be serious and watchful, for the end of all things is at hand!!
1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us[a] in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime[b] in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. 4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
Serving for God’s Glory
7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”[c] 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.[d] On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.[e]
17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now
“ If the righteous one is scarcely saved,
Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”[f]
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Holy to the Lord
I just feel like The Lord wants us to be holy, just as He is holy, but we, or those around us, even those who teach over us, tell us this is impossible! 1Peter 1:15 & 16 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy." Why can't we just believe this, it's true!? The bar has been reset to accommodate our unbelief that we aren't made to be just like Him! That He has made us to be holy vessels, Holy to the Lord. Even their cooking pots, and the bells on their horses were inscribed "Holiness To The Lord" how much more so should our lives be holy to the Lord. (Zech 14:20 & 21) Are we not more important that cooking pots and bells on horses!!
My Grace is sufficient for you for My power is made perfect in your weakness. 2 Cor 12"9"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." And do we have a lot of weakness, "Lord help us to realize our weakness so You can come in and be our strength!! In Jesus mighty Name, amen."
He is enough, He can sustain us, He has made us to be Holy, now let us be!!
My Grace is sufficient for you for My power is made perfect in your weakness. 2 Cor 12"9"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." And do we have a lot of weakness, "Lord help us to realize our weakness so You can come in and be our strength!! In Jesus mighty Name, amen."
He is enough, He can sustain us, He has made us to be Holy, now let us be!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Acts 9
So I'm about to meet with the city to discuss some really important stuff, I'm getting my stuff ready and have my trunk open. I see my bible there and want to read a scripture, so I open to Acts 9, and my bible is a red letter edition so my eyes are drawn to Jesus words "You will go into the city and you will be told what to say." That was incredible! And I did feel the Lord telling me what to say!! It looks like the city is going to do what we're hoping for, God gave us favor and He even gave us His word to back it up, God is so good!!!
Monday, August 16, 2010
My Food is to do the will of My Father in heaven.
I have always loved this scripture, John 4:34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work."
I focus on the food of this world way too much. Everything that feeds me physically everyone should agree should be good food, food that's good for me, with a treat every once in a while, and yet for me too much of my time even physically is spent on food that is not good for me! Ice cream, snacks of every kind, food that tastes good, but isn't good for me!
Spiritually I need to be fed only the food that my Father provides, where He leads and guides me, the places of His pasture.
This world offers all kinds of spiritually food, and spiritual candy of every kind as we watch our favorite TV shows or movies. "Lord why do I focus on so much that doesn't give me life, bring me around to the place where I want You more than any other thing. Lord I don't want this world or the things of this world, I just want you, and what You provide, because you are so kind, solving I know what you have for me is only good things, so I can trust in you, come to You, and receive what I need form You, however You choose to provide what I need!
Lord let me finish the work You gave me to do, I want to focus on that, and not on all the things around me that draw my attention off of You! You are the only One worth looking at, because you created everything else, so who else should I focus on but You!! Lord help my vision, my vision to be about You, on You, for Your glory, in Jesus Name, Amen!!"
I focus on the food of this world way too much. Everything that feeds me physically everyone should agree should be good food, food that's good for me, with a treat every once in a while, and yet for me too much of my time even physically is spent on food that is not good for me! Ice cream, snacks of every kind, food that tastes good, but isn't good for me!
Spiritually I need to be fed only the food that my Father provides, where He leads and guides me, the places of His pasture.
This world offers all kinds of spiritually food, and spiritual candy of every kind as we watch our favorite TV shows or movies. "Lord why do I focus on so much that doesn't give me life, bring me around to the place where I want You more than any other thing. Lord I don't want this world or the things of this world, I just want you, and what You provide, because you are so kind, solving I know what you have for me is only good things, so I can trust in you, come to You, and receive what I need form You, however You choose to provide what I need!
Lord let me finish the work You gave me to do, I want to focus on that, and not on all the things around me that draw my attention off of You! You are the only One worth looking at, because you created everything else, so who else should I focus on but You!! Lord help my vision, my vision to be about You, on You, for Your glory, in Jesus Name, Amen!!"
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