Four Things to Stay in God's Peace

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With so much hatred, violence and destruction going on in the world today it is sometimes hard to see love let alone show it.  Although these things may be happening, the bible gives instruction on how we can live at peace no matter what the circumstance.

"...Be complete.  Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."

2 Corinthians 13:11 NKJV

The Apostle Paul writes that believers are to strive for these four things:

1 - to become one in Christ (be complete), 

2 - to comfort one another, 

3 - to be of one mind (unify our thinking), and 

4 - live in peace despite any conflict that may be happening.  

When we do this, because of God's love, He promises to give His peace and help in any situation.  His presence will be with us if we pursue peace and love among the brethern.

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Blessing Reminders

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Another rainy day and our well intented plans had to be put on hold for the garden.  That's been happening a lot lately, but to be honest, I don't mind. 

I'm not trying to escape work, but on those days when my plans don't go as expected, it's an opportunity to learn from the Master gardener - Jesus.

During those quiet rainy times that I look forward to hearing from God, and heed to His instruction like Moses warned the Israelites in Deuteronomy 32.  

"Let my teaching fall on you like rain; let my speech settle like dew.  Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants." (Deuteronomy 32:2 NLT)

Rain is a blessing reminder of God's faithfulness and goodness, even during times when I may slip up.  He keeps His promises because He is God - there is none other.  

The next time it rains, let it be a reminder of God's blessings.  Open a Bible and let the His Words fall on you like a gentle shower and bathe in His goodness.  Soak in His instruction like a tender young plant as it nourishs your soul.  It won't be long before you welcome the rain and look forward to spending quiet time with the Lord.

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When Hope Seems Lost

 
Verse of the Week

                   "I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I hope.”

                                                 (Psalm 130:5 NKJV)

December 8^th – 14^th

Scripture Reading:  Philippians 4:19; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 130:5

                When Hope Seems Lost

Scrolling through social media notices I came across a woman’s plea.  Her message was clear and right to the point over the things she was facing in her life.   It ended with this request.

                         “Need prayer. Doing everything I can I’ve given up hope.”

Besides the pressure of outstanding bills, she was discouraged about not be able to give her children anything for Christmas.  She had lost hope and knew intercession was needed in order for her faith in God to be restored.

After a few responses in agreeing to pray, people began telling her that packages and provision were on the way.  The woman didn’t ask for money, but prayer so that her faith would be restored in God supplying all her needs.

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT)

This woman needed encouragement and reminding of what the scriptures declare.  In reaching out she acknowledged her weakness, which allowed God to show Himself strong in her situation.

 

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,

for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold

you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NIV)

Perhaps you are facing similar circumstances and hope of things changing seems distant or lost.  Even though it may be hard to envision, don’t give up on your hope in Christ.  He is with you and will uphold you in His mighty hand. (cw)

 

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I hope.”

(Psalm 130:5 NKJV)

December 8^th – 14^th Daily Bible Reading

8.   Ezekiel 25; Psalm 132

9.   Ezekiel 26; Psalm 133

10. Ezekiel 27; Psalm 134

11. Ezekiel 28; Psalm 135

12. Ezekiel 29; Psalm 136

13. Ezekiel 30; Psalm 137

14. Ezekiel 31; Psalm 138

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

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Liquid Tears

Verse of the Week

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death

or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

(Revelation 21:4 NLT)

September 15^th – 21^st

Scripture Reading: Psalm 126:5-6; Romans 12:15; Revelation 21:3-4

Liquid Tears

It's been quite a difficult year with the spread of the c-virus.  Everywhere you read someone has shed tears over the loss of a loved one.  So many times, I find myself crying having heard the sad news of someone I don’t even know.

Tears are a universal language people understand and often leave a trail to Christ.  I can relate to it being said that prayers are liquid tears that move the heart of God. 

In the book of Psalm over and over we read of King David going before the Lord in prayer, pouring out his heavy heart to his Creator.  Have we not done the same?

"Put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?

The New Living translation reads:

“You keep track of all my sorrows.
    You have collected all my tears in Your bottle.
    You have recorded each one in Your book.” (Psalm 56:8 NLT)

Through his tears David stood on the Word of God in hope for a better tomorrow.   He relied on the promises of the Lord to spiritually see beyond the current circumstances.

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning."

(Psalm 30:5 NKJV)

As you witness friends, family and those around you, have compassion on them for what they may be experiencing.  Weep with those who are weeping assuring them that God sees their pain and will somehow turn things around.  Remind them how one day Jesus will wipe away all tears and there will be no more sorrow, pain or death.

Finally, weep for those who have yet to find comfort through Christ Jesus.  Pray that their tears are few, and that through the Lord they will find new mercy and joy. (cw)

“I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, Look, God’s home is now among his people!  He will live with them, and they will be his people.

God himself will be with them.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death

or sorrow or crying or pain.  All these things are gone forever.”

(Revelation 21:3-4 NLT)

September 15^th – 21^st Daily Bible Reading

15. Isaiah 15-16; Titus

16. Isaiah 17-18; Philemon

17. Isaiah 19; James 1-2

18. Isaiah 20-21; James 3

19. Isaiah 22; James 4-5

20. Isaiah 23; 1 Peter 1

21. Isaiah 24; 1 Peter 2

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

 Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

When used, the words satan or devil are not capitalized as we give him no place in our lives.

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Free from Guilt and Shame

Verse of the Week

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

(1 John 1:9 NKJV)

 June 22^nd – 31^st

Scripture Reading: 

Psalm 103; 1 John 1:9

Free from Guilt and Shame

Have you ever confessed a sin to God and find yourself confessing it over and over because you can’t get free the guilt or shame of it?  Most believers can probably relate to feeling like this and don’t realize why.

The bible promises that when we freely admit and confess our sins to God, He is faithful and just to forgive us.  A person who is “just” is morally and ethically sound, or in God’s case – “bound” by His own Word to do as He stated.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NKJV)

The problem is that our mind has a hard time receiving or grasping that reality.  Often times it’s because we don’t understand who we are in Christ Jesus and don’t know what accompanied salvation as recorded in Psalm 103.

One of the first scriptures people learn is John 3:16, but how many of us remember what verse 17 says?  Pastor Jim always points this out:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting (eternal) life.  (17) For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn

the world, but that the world through Him (Jesus) might be saved.”

(John 3:16-17 NKJV)

God loves you and when you confess sin, He chooses to forget it ever happened.  It’s removed, gone and never to be brought up again, except by you, someone else or satan.

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions (sins) from us.” (Psalm 103:12 NKJV)

Stop believing lies and believe what God said.  “You are forgiven!”

Enjoy the wonderful freedom of confessed sins. You have been made righteous through Jesus to openly live free from any guilt or shame of the past. (cw)

June 22^nd – 31^st, 2020 Daily Bible Reading

22. 1 Kings 15-16; 1 Corinthians 1-2

23. 1 Kings 17-18; 1 Corinthians 3-4

24. 1 Kings 19-20; 1 Corinthians 5-6

25. 1 Kings 21-22; 1 Corinthians. 7-8

26. 2 Kings 1-2; 1 Corinthians 9-10

27. 2 Kings 3-4; 1 Corinthians 11-12

28. 2 Kings 5-6; 1 Corinthians 13-14

29. 2 Kings 7-8; 1 Corinthians 15-16

30. 2 Kings 9-10; 2 Corinthians 1-2

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

 Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

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Put Anxiety and Fear to Rest

Verse of the Week:

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore, we will not fear.” (Psalm 46:1-2a NKJV)

March 22^nd – 31^st

Scripture Reading: Psalm 46; Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 26:3-4

Put Anxiety and Fear to Rest

Whenever there is something globally going on it often causes an uprising in fear or panic.  People become anxious, uneasy and heavy burdened not knowing how others may react in a crisis.

Their spirit finds no rest or comfort, because their confidence lies within the abilities of man for answers.  However, those who have believed and trusted in Jesus as Savior do not need to get caught up in fear or the unrest of the world.  We rely on something better.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore, we will not fear.” (Psalm 46:1-2a NKJV)

Our hope, confidence and comfort are in Christ, who promises (emotional and physical) rest for the weary and burdened.  Nothing we experience is beyond the hand of God to correct.   Although the world may see chaos, we can experience true peace from the Holy Spirit if we take our cares to the Lord in prayer.

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You,

because he trusts in You.  Trust in the LORD forever, for YAH, the LORD, is everlasting (Rock of Ages) strength.” (Isaiah 26:3-4 NKJV)

Christ said that in this world there would be tribulation. He made provision for us and explained what we are to do.  Jesus wants us to bring our concerns, anxiety and fear to Him, because He has the solutions. 

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. (I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.) 

(Matthew 11:28 AMPC)

In other words, it’s as if Jesus said, “Come to me.  I will give you rest that comforts and peace at heart so you will relax as I work this for good.”

Instead of listening to the negative news, open your bible and put your faith in God’s word for deliverance.  He is waiting on you right now.  Jesus is calling … come to me for the rest that is waiting for you.

God is aware of the situation and has provided help through Jesus, so put all anxiety and fear to rest.  Trust in the Lord to refresh your spirit, body and soul during times of trouble. (cw)

March 22^nd – 31^st Daily Bible Reading

22. Numbers 9-10; Ecclesiastes 6-7

23. Numbers 11-12; Ecclesiastes 8-9

24. Numbers 13-14; Ecclesiastes 10-12

25. Numbers 15-16; Song of Solomon 1

26. Numbers 17-18; Song of Solomon 2-3

27. Numbers 19-20; Song of Solomon 4

28. Numbers 21-22; Song of Solomon 5

29. Numbers 23-24; Song of Solomon 6

30. Numbers 25-27;  Song of Solomon 7

31. Numbers 28-29;  Song of Solomon 8

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

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