Going deeper with Jesus
The wicked one continues to lie, continues to try to persuade those who follow God to follow him instead.Isaiah says when we look upon him, when we finally see him at the end, we will ask, Is this the one who fooled the nations? They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this […]
We are strangers here, just passing through. We came here like everyone else. Midstream, we made a different choice, a better one, that changed our direction, our course. Once we decided to follow Jesus, there is no turning back, no looking back even. Remember Lot’s Wife. Luke 17:32 Let not your heart be troubled: ye
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I was about to write something on social media. I was right. It was true. But then, I saw a big bonfire. It had all sorts of things in it, fueling it. Lots of wood, hay and stubble, which in the bible, represents the flesh. It was massive. No need to add more, it was
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For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. Isaiah 65:17 One day, none of this will matter. While we’re here, it’s easy to get tossed about with the wind and the waves, trying to keep our eyes on our Savior. Our problems
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Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. Verse 3 of Amazing Grace by John Newton We have those times in our lives when we are feeling like we are needing the protection of the Lord Jesus. Like the
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Do I have the patience of Job? Not even close. It’s a trying task to wait for God. It takes, well, patience. How do you get it? Why does God take so long is a better question from a human.He takes His own sweet time. Sometimes it seems like it’s just to make us more
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Quench not the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 How do we do that? Refusing His work in your life. Refusing to listen. Refusing to obey. Going your own way when you know it’s not pleasing to God. Refusing the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Refusing to honor Him when He is using another person. Not letting
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We know the Ten Commandments in Exodus Chapter 20:3-17Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I
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The natural world is our battlefield. We need to be on at all times. Listening faithfully, praying without ceasing, watching for our next move as directed by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes the battle is more like a sword fight with the unsaved or even the saved at times. Being sensitive to how the Holy Spirit
Jesus said, Follow Me. He did not say follow your pastor, He did not say, follow your favorite politician, He said, Follow Me. Man’s doctrine and trusting in political parties can be disappointing. You can like these people, agree with them, spend time with them, work for their campaigns, but remember to always follow Jesus
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