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I was Born again in High School...I was sitting in Bible Literature class listening to teacher tell us about the Bible when the teacher looked up and asked God for strength to get the Bible story right that he was telling us from his memory, I thought to myself, I hope it's right cuz I don't want to hear anything that isn't Bible truth so I asked God for Him to get the story correct right on the spot, I then asked God for a sign that he is there and listening to me, I asked several times for a sign and prayed hard for a sign from God, I did this for like almost 10 minutes praying hard....but nothing...so I gave up asking God for a sign of his existence and at that very moment the intercom came on in the classroom, it was the principal and he asked the Teacher to send me by name to the office! I went into SHOCK! I stopped by the drinking fountain on my way to the office as my mouth had gone DRY! Still in shock and amazement! When I arrived the principal said there was a phone call for me.
It was my best friends mom, crying on the phone wondering where her son Tom was. Tom was scheduled for an operation that day and I told her we all had been out late the night before partying but I had to be home at 10pm and didn't know where Tom and Dave my best friends went after I went home. She was in fear of Tom dying as she had just lost 2 other relatives recently. Tom eventually got home, to the hospital, and the operation was a success. I'll never forget this, I asked for a sign from God and got one! Praise the Lord!
Saturday morning...some folks had known Jesus for the 33 years of His life...others only knew Jesus for a part of that and others only the three years of His ministry...claiming to be not only the Son of God...but also God in a mans body. Most did not believe...others did. Whichever the case...here a good many had laid eyes on Jesus and watched Him heal the sick...cause the blind to see...the lame to walk...they had watched Jesus cast demons out...and yet...for those that did or did not believe...they had now seen this man beat to within a inch of His life and then nailed to a cross where He hung for six hours and He died. This man that claimed to be Gods Son and God Himself...He had died like any other man...how can this be? All were expecting a king to come told by the prophets of old...but this was no king...Jesus was but a simple man...a man they thought like any other...and now...here He lay dead in a tomb...His life ended most brutally at the hands of other men...how can this be? Even the Apostles and His disciples...and a few other women that were close to Jesus...that totally believed in what they were told by Jesus...they were in shock...in disbelief...this man that they believed to be who He said He was....now lay dead in a tomb...and as His followers..now fearing for their life! Jesus had told them that He would rise from the tomb in three days and they wanted to believe...but...If He truly was who He said He was...why did He have to die to begin which...their faith was shaken to their core....they wanted to believe...but how can this be? They just didnt understand! So i ask you this morning...do you believe? Where is your faith and trust in your daily life? Are you depending on you to struggle thru the uncertainties of life...or...do you believe in who Jesus says that he is...do you believe in the coming Messiah?
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
Only in the Cross of Christ will we receive power when we are powerless. We will find strength when we are weak. We will experience hope when our situation is hopeless. Only in the Cross is there peace for our troubled hearts.
-Michael Youssef-
The Christian community is a community of the cross, for it has been brought into being by the cross, and the focus of its worship is the Lamb once slain, now glorified.
-John Stott-
Come, and see the victories of the cross. Christ’s wounds are thy healings, His agonies thy repose, His conflicts thy conquests, His groans thy songs, His pains thine ease, His shame thy glory, His death thy life, His sufferings thy salvation.
-Matthew Henry-
Love was compressed for all history in that lonely figure on the cross, who said that he could call down angels at any moment on a rescue mission, but chose not to – because of us. At Calvary, God accepted his own unbreakable terms of justice.
-Philip Yancey-
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Galatians 6:14
It was Christ who willingly went to the cross, and it was our sins that took him there.
-Franklin Graham-
By Grace Through Faith
"And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons and daughters of disobedience — among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ — by grace you have been saved — and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus."
~ Ephesians 2:1-7
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Join the “Fellowship of the Unashamed”
“He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.” ~ Matthew 28:6
There is no natural explanation for the empty tomb of Christ.
The disciples could not have overpowered the Roman guards, nor could they have convinced more than five hundred eyewitnesses that a dead man was alive (1 Corinthians 15:6). And even if they somehow had, none would have died for a lie.
If the women went to the wrong tomb, the authorities would have corrected their error. If the authorities stole the body, they would have produced it. If Jesus did not die at the cross, that means He survived a spear thrust near His heart and three days in a mummified, air-tight burial shroud.
In His emaciated condition, He would have then had to shove aside the stone, appear through locked doors, and do the greatest high jump in history at the Ascension we see in Acts 1:9.
Easter is the foundation of the Christian faith. Because Jesus rose from the dead as He predicted, He must be divine. If He is divine, His words must be true. If He claimed to be our Savior and Lord, it must be so.
Now the risen King calls you and me to serve in His kingdom.
My favorite confession of faith was written in 1980 by an African Christian before he was martyred for his faith. I have quoted it often and am stirred each time by its words. Let’s celebrate the resurrection of Jesus today by making its commitment our own:
He said….
“I am part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.” The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.”
“I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I now live by presence, lean by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power. My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back, diluted or delayed.”
“I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.”
“I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until heaven returns, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes. And when He comes to get His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear.”
So, as we enter into prayer today, may the same be true of us.
In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren noted, “God specializes in giving people a fresh start.” This “fresh start” began with Jesus’ first disciples on Easter Sunday. On this day, they learned that their risen Lord would forgive their failures, abandonment, and betrayals leading up to His death.
Their first impulse was to share with others the transforming grace they had received. This is still the best way you and I can celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Secular people are often more open to spiritual truth at Christmas and Easter than at other times of the year. You have a strategic opportunity to explain the reason for your celebration today.
So, as you go, pray by name for someone who needs the hope of Easter. Then ask God to help you be an answer to your prayer.
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~ published by: Denison Ministries
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Blessed weekend to you and yours! It’s Friday - but Sunday’s coming!
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Well !! God is good----I managed to get through another week and I don't need bail money. This week was a week of testing, I flat wore Psalm 50:15 out....but the week's struggle was well worth it, this morning I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit and most of the day, Reckon my point when you encounter those days, as we all do, just hang in there, you may not think God is close by, but my thinking is that from time to time our faith is tested, actually I think Scripture says God allows the devil to test us, no matter, we get tested from time to time---we all do, so just hang in there and if I may suggest commit Psalm 50:15 to your lil ole brain---things get tough, pull that out, maybe like me this week, use it over & over------it works----God Bless and have a great weekend
YO !! Rick/Tenac-----you right on target today, great post--thanks
The Toxic Fruit of Reformed Theology, Part 1: Replacement Theology
https://newswithviews.com/the-toxic-fruit-of-reformed-theology-part-1-replacement-theology/
Parts 2, 3, and 4 here:
https://newswithviews.com/author/kelleigh/
Good Friday...the day that we celebrate the crucifixion and death of Jesus...and yes...i said celebrate...because...the birth..death and resurrection of Jesus are equally important and all three are what makes Jesus both fully man and fully God. So this morning i ask y'all...how many of you saw the movie.."Passion of the Christ". And guessing that most of you did..you remember very well the part of the movie that the beating..scourging and crucifixion took place. As horrific as that was in the movie...ive read that in fact..when the Roman solders gave those brutal beatings...most often the people did not live thru them...and the shape of their bodies afterwards..including the body of Jesus...was far worse than the movie portrayed... literally ripped to pieces and unrecognizable. So..the horror of what Jesus endured through that beating and scourging that day was to within a inch of His life...and im thinking the only reason that He lived through that beating is because He was man but Jesus was also still God and of course His life was to be surrendered on the cross. Then i think how Jesus hung nailed to that cross for six hours and died a horrific death..for me! And He did that not because He wanted to as a man...He knew the pain that was headed His way...but because Jesus loved you and me so much He wanted to pay our sin debt in full and give us the opportunity to spend forever in heaven with Him. But there is much more that Jesus endured that day that far exceeds the pain and suffering He endured at the hands of the Roman solders...and that was the fact that in the time period while He was nailed to that cross when the sins of the world came upon Jesus...Father God turned His back on Jesus for the first time in all eternity past..remember...Jesus said...My God..My God why have Thou forsaken Me...that moment in time was unimaginable and indescribable in how Jesus must have felt...above and beyond even the physical pain. Jesus shed many tears and much blood for me on Calvary that day because He loves me that much...and...He loves you that much as well. Jesus died to pay our sin debt in full once and for all..even on the cross that day Jesus said about the folks that had taken part in putting Him there...“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” ....So let me ask you...have you accepted His free gift of salvation? If not...what are you waiting for?...
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
Nails could not have kept Jesus on the cross had love not held Him there.
God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’
-Billy Graham-
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
As Christ struggled up Calvary’s hill and bled upon it, His aim was to eradicate self-love and implant the love of God in the hearts of men. One can only increase as the other decreases.
-Walter J. Chantry-
His brokenhearted cry on the cross, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do,” shows God’s heart toward sinners.
-John R. Rice-
If we want proof of God’s love for us, then we must look first at the Cross where God offered up His Son as a sacrifice for our sins. Calvary is the one objective, absolute, irrefutable proof of God’s love for us.
-Jerry Bridges-
Never Really Alone
~ Solitude provides the space for us to hear our Savior's loving voice.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:7-10; Psalm 23:1-4
Jesus occasionally went off by Himself, leaving even His disciples behind. We might consider this His recharging time — when the Lord regrouped after the intensity of ministry. But Jesus’ purpose was not really to be alone but to find space to meet and be with His Father. For Him (and for us), that’s the real promise of solitude: a quiet that allows us to hear God’s voice.
We live in a world bristling with noise, so finding solitude is essential. However, we shouldn’t assume that we’ll be alone, not if we pursue the kind of solitude Jesus sought. The psalmist writes, “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?” (139:7-8). The answer is, nowhere. And this is a good thing. Anywhere he might try to escape from God — high, low, and everywhere in between — God is there. And He’s not only present but also engaged: “Even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will take hold of me” (v. 10).
Plenty of people want time to focus on themselves — in other words, “me time.” But as Christians, we must pursue the kind of solitude that removes distractions and makes space for us to encounter the Lord.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/never-really-alone
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Christ’s Humility and Exaltation
"Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus…
…who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be used for His own advantage [to be grasped, or to be held on to]."
"Instead, He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men."
"And when He had come as a man in His external form, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death — even to death on a cross."
"For this reason, God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow — of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth — and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord [Yahweh] to the glory of God the Father."
Amen.
~ Philippians 2:5-11
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The Death of Death
"Whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” ~ John 11:26
When Jesus died on the cross, He conquered sin. But when He rose again from the dead, He defeated death.
Death is not a subject we usually want to discuss. But when you get down to it, that is what Easter is all about. Easter is about the death of death, because Jesus came to conquer death.
We don’t like to discuss this subject of dying. It is a hard subject for us to talk about. Many don’t even want to use the word death. They will use other words, like passed away or expired. We will refer to someone who has died as “the dearly departed.”
Some, in an attempt to avoid its seriousness, will make light of it with expressions like “kicked the bucket” or “cashed in their chips.” We don’t want to deal with death. It is a hard subject to grapple with.
Easter is a day that marks the death of death. Death died when Christ rose. Jesus said:
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die” ~ John 11:25–26
You may be thinking, “Greg, are you crazy? What are you talking about—death died? People still die. Don’t you watch the news? Haven’t you heard about all of the horrible things that are happening in our world right now and the deaths of so many people? How can you say that death died?”
I understand that we die. I understand that our bodies go into a grave. But here is what I am saying to you: death is not the end. Sure our bodies go into the ground, but the soul lives on forever. The Bible says that one day our bodies will be resurrected as well.
This is the hope of Easter. Death is not the end of the road; it is only a bend in the road. When Jesus died and rose, He rendered death powerless.
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~ by Pastor Greg Laurie (https://www.harvest.org)
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A little something here for you good folks to think on today----the Pastor last Sunday in his sermon said " It isn't what I say or think, it is what does God's Word say."-----this for what ever reason really sticks with me, haunts me so to speak. As a Christian I strive to go by God's word, yet I fail miserably, daily.....God's Word says we do-- but God's Word also says that if we ask for forgiveness, we receive forgiveness.
A passing thought, if you listen to the news on TV and one says "I THINK"----that would be just their opinion------same applies with Christianity------God's Word is the truth
God Bless and have a beautiful day
Sitting at the Feet of God
"Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the Word of God and put it into practice.” ~ Luke 11:28
As we spend time in His presence today, I pray that God will speak clearly as we learn to listen to His voice.
• If God would speak audibly to you right now, what would you like Him to say?
• Are there questions you would like Him to answer?
• Directions you wish He would give?
• Wisdom you need from His omniscience?
These questions seem almost facetious, don’t they? Have you ever heard God speak in an audible voice? I haven’t. Does this mean that God does not speak to us? Not at all. He just doesn’t always speak in the way we expect. And we also have to make time to listen.
Today is Wednesday of Holy Week. The Bible doesn’t record a single event of this day. But we do know that Jesus was staying with His disciples at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany (a suburb of Jerusalem).
How did He spend the day?
Probably teaching His followers about tomorrow's trials, preparing them for the shock and pain they would soon face. He likely comforted His close friends on the eve of His arrest. And He prepared Himself to go to the cross for us. As Jesus often prayed early in the morning (Mark 1:35) and late at night (Luke 6:12), so He spent this day in communion with His Father.
When last did you spend time listening to your King?
His Spirit speaks to us rationally through the words of Scripture and the use of our minds. He speaks to us practically through circumstances and people. He speaks to us intuitively as He moves in our emotions and attitudes.
The point is: God wants us to hear His voice and know His will even more than we do. We just need to make time to listen.
Mother Teresa said that when she began her religious life, she spent 90 percent of her prayer time talking to God. At the end of her life, she was spending 90 percent of her prayer time listening to God.
Let’s follow her example today.
Listening to God is a vital part of knowing God as we love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind. But it is also a means to the end of helping other people know Him as well.
When we love Jesus by sitting at His feet and listening to His voice, He will usually show us how we are to love someone else in response. Then they will be drawn to love our Lord, hear His voice, and lead someone else to Him. In this way, God’s kingdom multiplies across our world.
Whom will you tell about your Savior today?
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~ published by: Denison Ministries
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In the morning when I 1st start my Bible stuff, I read Psalm 23, "every morning" along with either Matt. 6:8-13 or Luke 11 (how Jesus taught his disciples to pray)
I can easily, with no trouble, screw up things, even my morning chats & coffee with God, so I normally remind myself of how poorly my communications skills are and read how Jesus taught his disciples to pray, then also a great day to start off each & every morning.
"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou are with me"-----Friends, my belief is that every day of my life I walk this road of the shadow of death and what a great feeling to know that I am protected.....I am that 1 out of 100 sheep that went astray and the Shepard came and found me
"Lean not on your own understanding"---------How often does man-kind fall into this trap----- I mean how often do we think we know it all----I had to edit my 1st try----too early in the morning
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8
Psalm 23...Such a short chapter of the Bible with only six verses...but...what a awesome and uplifting truth packed with so many awesome promises of God. I reckon i can say that that is my go to read for anything and everything in my life that tries to steal the joy..peace and contentment i have in and thru Jesus Christ. I can sit and read that passage two..three..four times and that peace..that joy..that comes only from my relationship with Jesus...finds it way right back into my heart mind and soul...all for reading just six little but most powerful verses. How cool and awesome is that! You see folks...Jesus can take ANY impossible situation...take our problems...burdens...sickness...no matter what it is...and move in ways mightier than we truly can imagine..but our faith and trust and belief is required. So let me ask you...do you live in eager expectation of what the Lord can and will do in your life?...Or...have you chosen to linger in the pits of despair...wringing your hands in worry and dread? Let me encourage you to try something. The next time life throws you a curve ball...the next time satan is pounding on your door...the next time stress and worry or a new thorn tries to poke you in the side....sit down and read Psalm 23 a few times and meditate upon the awesome truths that will fill your soul and get you over that thing that is trying to ruin your day...steal your peace...joy and contentment. Jesus can always restore your hope and prevent negative emotions from gaining a stronghold on your life..and...the owners manual of life...the Bible....use it and rejoice and be glad...and do have a awesome and blessed day!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
Psalm 23
Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long
Psalm 25:5
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
Psalm 32:8
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Isaiah 30:21
Joy in Every Circumstance
~ Today we’re going to make space together to simply open our hearts and minds to receive the joy of the Father. I hope and pray that you find real, life-changing joy in God’s presence today.
The joy of the Lord available to us in the Holy Spirit transcends all circumstances, relationships, and possessions. It is an internal joy fed to our hearts by the wellspring of joy the Father has toward us. God longs to make us a people marked by His joy. He longs to fill us with the knowledge of how thrilled He is to be our Father. He longs to make us a joyful people in every circumstance and season.
1 Peter 1:6-9 says:
"You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials so that the genuineness of your faith — more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. You love Him, though you have not seen Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
We can have joy in the midst of trial and tribulation because we have a genuine faith that this life is not all there is. Our hope reaches far beyond the confines of this fleeting age of sin and separation from God and looks toward the day when we will live in perfect, face-to-face relationship with our Creator. Every trial and tribulation is an opportunity to cling to the truth that this world is not our home, and to be filled with joy at the thought of what awaits us on the other side of this life.
James 1:2-4 says:
“Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”
While God may not cause the various trials we face, He most certainly uses them to cause our joy to find its source in Him alone. Our heavenly Father knows that if we place our joy in the fleeting and fickle circumstances of this life our lives will be an emotional rollercoaster rather than a reflection of how consistently good He is.
Your heavenly Father has a compassionate heart toward the problems you face. He never desires for you to act, or try and drum up faith that everything will be all right. He longs to meet you at the very core of your trial and fill you with abundant joy that’s rooted in His love alone. He longs to guide you through the tough seasons of life that try and rob you of your allotted portion of joy. He longs to make your faith steadfast and sure, so you can meet the tribulations of this world head-on with joy. Run to your Father today with every weight and problem. Ask Him to guide you to the still waters that your soul might be restored. And receive all the joy He longs to give you today as you encounter His deep and powerful love for you.
May Mother Teresa’s words spur you toward a lifestyle of joy today:
“Joy is prayer – Joy is strength – Joy is love – Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. God loves a cheerful giver. She gives most who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and the people is to accept everything with joy. A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love. Never let anything so fill you with sorrow as to make you forget the joy of the Christ risen.”
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~ published by: First 15
https://www.first15.org/devotionals/joy-in-every-circumstance-2023/
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What Seeds are You Sowing?
“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows that will they also reap.” ~ Galatians 6:7
The Bible has a lot to say about “sowing seeds” – and rightly so. We all sow (plant) seeds on a daily basis, and we will reap a harvest of exactly what we sow – later than we planted and more than we planted. Later than we planted because it takes time for the seed to grow, and more than we planted because a single seed can sprout into an abundance of crop – and it also multiplies the original single seed into many seeds of like kind.
So, the question is: “What seeds are we planting on a daily basis?”
If we’re filling our minds and time with ungodly thoughts, words, actions and deeds – then that is exactly what we will reap – and like seed will be spewed unto our circle of influence of family, friends, and associates.
On the other hand, when we fill our minds and time with the Word (Bible), seek to know and do God’s will – then we are sowing godly seeds, that will reap the fruits of the Spirit springing forth from us onto our circle of influence.
The seeds that we are sowing also have eternal consequences – as pointed out in Galatians 5:
“Now the works of the flesh are obvious: adultery, sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I am warning you about these things — as I warned you before — that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (verse 19-22)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” (verse 22-25)
I pray that you will continually seek out – and walk in – the paths of righteousness as taught and demonstrated by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Trust me – you will never regret planting the godly seeds in your life.
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The Triumphal Entry
“The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: “Hosanna! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One — the King of Israel!”
“Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written: Fear no more, Daughter Zion. “Look, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt” [Zechariah 9:9].
“His disciples did not understand these things at first. However, when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about Him and that they had done these things to Him. Meanwhile the crowd, which had been with Him, continued to testify that He had called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead. This is also why the crowd met Him, because they heard He had done this sign.”
“Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You see? You’ve accomplished nothing. Look — the world has gone after Him!”
Jesus Predicts His Crucifixion
“Now some Greeks were among those who went up to worship at the festival. So, they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”
“Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus replied to them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.”
“I assure you: Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces much fruit. The one who loves their life will lose it, and the one who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, they must follow Me. Where I am, there My servant also will be. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor them.”
“Now My soul is troubled. What should I say — Father, save Me from this hour? But that is why I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name!”
“Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!”
“The crowd standing there heard it and said it was thunder. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.”
“Jesus responded, “This voice came, not for Me, but for you. Now is the judgment of this world. Now the ruler of this world will be cast out. As for Me, if I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to Myself.” He said this to signify what kind of death He was about to die.”
“Then the crowd replied to Him, “We have heard from the scripture that the Messiah will remain forever. So how can You say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?”
“Jesus answered, “The light will be with you only a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that darkness doesn’t overtake you. The one who walks in darkness doesn’t know where they’re going. While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become sons of light.”
“Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them.”
Isaiah’s Prophecies Fulfilled
“Even though He had performed so many signs in their presence, they did not believe in Him. But this was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet, which he said:
“Lord, who has believed our message? And who has the arm of the Lord been revealed to?” [Isaiah 53:1]
“This is why they were unable to believe, because Isaiah also said:
“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they would not see with their eyes or understand with their hearts, and be converted, and I would heal them.” [Isaiah 6:10]
“Isaiah said these things because he saw His glory and spoke about Him.”
“Nevertheless, many did believe in Him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, so they would not be banned from the synagogue. For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.”
A Summary of Jesus’ Mission
“Then Jesus cried out, “The one who believes in Me believes not in Me, but in Him who sent Me. And the one who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness. If anyone hears My words and doesn’t keep them, I do not judge them; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. The one who rejects Me and doesn’t accept My sayings has this as their judge:
“The word I have spoken will judge them on the last day. For I have not spoken on My own, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a command as to what I should say and what I should speak. I know that His command is eternal life. So, the things that I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.”
~ John 12:12-50
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Do You Want God’s Best?
~ Surrender everything to the Lord to discover the blessings He longs to pour into your life.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:3-8
We previously looked at Psalm 37:4 and read that God promises to give us the desires of our hearts. Today, let’s also look at the surrounding verses. This passage is one many people take out of context, forgetting the role they play.
What is our responsibility when it comes to claiming this promise from God?
We must …
• Delight ourselves in the Lord (v.4): As Christians, we should rejoice in God. He deserves top priority in our life.
• Commit our way to Him (v.5): We must allow God to change any aspect of our ambition that is not aligned with His will. It’s good to remember that when He doesn’t answer prayers as we wish, it’s for a reason.
• Trust in Him (v.5): God is merciful, all-knowing, kind, and generous. We can trust Him with our hopes and dreams.
• Rest in Him (v.7): Resting in the Lord means being at peace with His care and control in your life.
• Wait patiently upon Him (v.7): Jesus waited decades before beginning His ministry. Like Him, we should be patient.
Remember, the Lord longs to give His followers "fullness of joy" (Psalm 16:11) and abundant blessings “beyond all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20). And when we surrender everything to Him, we’ll experience our Father’s best.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/do-you-want-god-s-best
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You put out some really good , thought inspiring, post…..thanks
I put out this morning my bad attitude, well I wore Psalm 50:15 out today…”call upon Me in your time of trouble and
I will deliver you and you shall glorify Me”…… has worked every time I use it, just have to remember to use it.
The good side, I do not need bail money——God Bless and have a blest evening
So this morning...maybe you dont know where you are headed when you die. Maybe you have doubts...maybe you know for a fact that you dont have a personal relationship with Jesus. So...what you gonna do about that? im gonna type something below...i can promise you this...if you will read the words that i type out loud...or something similar...just ask God to forgive you..and not just say these words from your mouth but also from deep inside your heart and say these words with a meaning like nothing you have ever said before...You will be saved by the grace of God...filled with the Holy Spirit...and will then have a home in heaven when you die!
***God, I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life...I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Please forgive me my sin and come into my life now. I want and need your free gift of salvation...fill me with the Holy Spirit...in Jesus name...Amen***
If you just read and spoke these words and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ...you have been born-again! Now i encourage you to find a church if you dont already have one. Either way...go see the preacher and tell him / her what you have done! You have made the most important decision of your life! If you would like to talk...send me a Private message and ill be glad to call you!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
HELL...a place of torment...a place of indescribable pain...a place where a person will literately burn in a lake of fire. Separated from the love of God in total sadness, depression, loneliness and despair...the complete loss or absence of hope. Once God cast a person into hell...it never ends...Can you imagine how long FOREVER is?
HEAVEN...a place of total and complete love far beyond any love we have ever know...a place of happiness, joy, contentment, and peace. A place where there will never be sadness, pain, tears...sin will be no more. Our life in heaven will never end...we will live for forever totally engulfed in Gods perfect love! Can you imagine how long FOREVER is?
So if you die today...where are you headed? Hear me my friend and hear me good. Be you believe in heaven and hell or not...im here to tell you. Both are very real places. Want to go to heaven....here is what Jesus has said...Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me..(John 14:6). Whats that mean. The only way to heaven is this. You believe that Jesus is the Son of God...and...He is also God. You believe that Jesus died on a cross for you and also rose from the grave and lives today. You listen for that little prompting..calling..in your head and heart that is reaching out to you. You get on your knees and pray a prayer asking God for forgiveness of your sin filled life. You surrender your life to Jesus and start living for Him. Its out with the old you and in with the new because the Holy Spirit fills your heart, mind and soul. Now...you are born-again and you have a home in heaven when you die. Without a personal relationship with Jesus...you are headed to hell be you like it or not....its your choice! No matter what age you are...and you probably think you have plenty of time...but...im here to tell you...and you already know this. Death sneaks up on people of all ages each and everyday and they slip into eternity without a moments notice. Once you die...there are no "do-overs". Your eternal destination is set! Where are you headed?
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
-Rick j Sane-
Without hope, we have nothing. Hopelessness, darkness, and despair are tools of the devil to keep people away from God, away from Jesus Christ and His marvelous light. Jesus is the light of the world, and without Him, we walk in darkness. Jesus has come and He has brought light and life to our dark world.
You are not going to be lost when you get to hell. If you are without Christ, you are lost right now. Your trial is already over. You've already been sentenced. You're just waiting for execution morning to roll around.
-Lester Roloff-
I believe that a great number of people are going to die and go to hell because they're counting on their religiosity in the church instead of their relationship with Jesus to get them to heaven. They give lip service to repentance and faith, but they've never been born again.
-Adrian Rogers-
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