I wonder how far will we as men and women of God stand and let this world slip further and further over the edge? Will we just stand by and say 'oh someone else will do something'. What if nobody else does?! What if nobody else will humble themselves and earnestly pray for revival? This world needs the love and grace that can only be found in the love and grace that come from our lord Jesus christ.
All this is for your sake so that, as God’s kindness overflows in the lives of many people, it will produce even more thanksgiving to the glory of God. That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day. Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine. We don’t look for things that can be seen but for things that can’t be seen. Things that can be seen are only temporary. But things that can’t be seen last forever. (2 Corinthians 4:15-18 GW)
The true grace of God is costly. Jesus gave up his heavenly throne to come to earth, be born, grow up and teach the truth, be condemed of crimes he didn't commit, be scourged within an inch of death, then he was nailed to a roman cross. He did all this so we wouldn't have to die for all eternity. That is costly, he gave up his all, shouldn't we do likewise? I'm not claiming to be perfect but I seek him and his grace daily. I need it. I have walked through days outside of his grace, I don't want to go back there. So I need his grace. I pray all who read this will really stop and earnestly seek him. Maybe spend some earnest time kneeling in his presence seeking fellowship and grace from the king of kings.
Holy holy holy is the lord god almighty!
Monday, June 29, 2015
Battle
There is much more to this life Than we can see with our our eyes. There is a battle going on, question is can you see the battle or Are you to caught up in the things of this world. The things of this world are temporal and are as dust. Don't conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the spirit of the living God. Let all who see or hear you an me not hear us, but see and hear the Holy Spirit in us.
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should. (Ephesians 6:10-20 NLT)
This life is a battle. Make sure you have on your armor.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Storm
This life often resembles walking around in a maze in the dark. Unless we have light we aimlessly wander around feeling the walls in the maze trying to find a way out but often ending up in a dead end. Unless we have the light that is comes from Christ. When jesus was dying on the cross the thief who humbled himself even while dieing found the light. (Luke 23: 26-43) (Luke 11: 33-36)
No matter how dark the skies seem to get, no matter how stormy the sea seems to be (Luke 8: 22-25) the master is always right beside us, call to him and he is there.
No matter how dark the skies seem to get, no matter how stormy the sea seems to be (Luke 8: 22-25) the master is always right beside us, call to him and he is there.
grace
(in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.
What presence do we carry around with us? who or what do we belong to? can those we interact with on a daily basis tell whos we are simply by our walk and how we react to a given situation? I for one need the grace found only in one place, that is in the cross of christ. i can see my story aligning with that of the apostile paul (all but the murdering of beleivers). He condemed unfairly those who were guilty of nothing. he stood by and watched stephen be stoned to death and did nothing. i guess what i am trying to say is that we are all prodigals in one way or another. we all are in need of the redeaming grace found in the cross.
john 3:16 says "for god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, so that everyone who beleives in him will not perish (die for all eternity) but have eternal life (life without end)". the good news doesn't stop there, in john 3:17 it gets better. "god sent his son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:18-21 NLT
“There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son. And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. ”
Titus 3:2-7 NLT
They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone. Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. But— When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
Our righteousness is but filty rags before the one true king. I humble myself before the one that showed me grace when i didnt deserve it. He gave his all for me, I must give my all for him no matter what the cost. i must tell all who will hear of his grace, grace that is more than all we need.
when you lay down your life at the cross you will find it.
Touch The Sky (lyric video) - Hillsong UNITED:
Friday, June 5, 2015
Constant
We must run the race that lies ahead of us. We all have different paths that take us on different journeys. We must not lose sight of who journeys all those miles with us. He is constant!
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