JACKS DAILY DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS
(Colossians3:17) "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks [for the privilege]."
When it comes to serving God and others, we need to check our attitude and set our hearts on being faithful, instead of trying to be prominent or noticed.
The Bible says, “Promotion…comes from…God” (Psalm 75:6-7), so we need to quit trying to impress people to promote ourselves.
Few things in life are worse than being in a slot to which you were never called and are ill equipped to fill.
Josh McDowell, who has spoken to millions of university students worldwide and authored scores of books, began his lifetime of service to Christ and man in a more humble fashion.
His first assignment at the headquarters of Campus Crusade for Christ was cleaning the main entryway floor.
He wasn’t meeting with ministry leaders; he was busy scrubbing up the dirt from their shoes.
Josh’s introduction to ministry was equivalent to the guy in the Old Testament who carried the tent pegs whenever they moved the tabernacle from place to place.
Not exactly a high-profile position!
But without a “proper perspective” on “motivation” for ministry, it’s easy to get our feathers ruffled when we’re given an assignment we feel is beneath us or we receive no accolades for the efforts.
For example you’ve poured out blood sweat and tears to help someone move, or build a new home or some other labor intensive job, or maybe you’ve financially sacrificed to help someone and in turn, there was no thanks from them or from others.
So how do we stay motivated about serving God and others?
By remembering the promise that one day we’ll reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7) “Do not be
deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”
God has promised that at the judgment seat of Christ He’ll reward our faithful service.
So if He has called you to serve Him by serving others, keep your heart focused on faithfulness—not pride of place.
Make this following scripture your mantra or purpose for life: “Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks [for the privilege]” (Colossians 3:17)
For me there is no greater joy than to have poured myself out for someone and no one else
God has promised that at the judgment seat of Christ He’ll reward our faithful service.
So if He has called you to serve Him by serving others, keep your heart focused on faithfulness—not pride of place.
Make this following scripture your mantra or purpose for life: “Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks [for the privilege]” (Colossians 3:17)
For me there is no greater joy than to have poured myself out for someone and no one else
knows about it.
I revel in it!
It gives me great satisfaction and an illuminated sense of purpose.
And knowing that my Heavenly Father knows what I have done, gives me even more confidence that He is going to take care of me.
Jesus taught that we should not let our left hand know what our right hand is doing when it comes to charitable deeds and service, (Matthew 6:3)
He said as well in (Luke 6:38) “give and it shall be given unto you pressed down and shaken running over shall men give unto your bosom”.
There is an old cliché that says “what goes around comes around”.
When you have done your best to serve God and others with a cheerful and humble attitude, giving thanks for the opportunity to do what ever it was you did in the name of the Lord Jesus for them, blessing of all kinds will follow.
It is a biblical principle and truth, that is endorsed thru out the "New Testament".
(Luke 6:38) says it best, "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
The Bible says cast your bread upon the waters and after many days it will return unto you. (Ecclesiastes 11:1)
So if your looking to change your position in life; whether that be position, promotion or status, humble yourself before the mighty hand of God and let Him elevate you, let Him raise you up, let Him set you where He wants you.
Because if it isn’t where He wants you to be there won’t be any peace or joy or sense of fulfillment and or purpose any way.
Take joy in knowing that your Heavenly Father has a plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11), then give yourself to others and what ever work is before you (no matter what it is) with an attitude of thankfulness, and know that God sees and knows your heart; He will not forsake you, He will not forget.
He will reward your right attitude of heart and faithfulness.
Good day!
The Bible says cast your bread upon the waters and after many days it will return unto you. (Ecclesiastes 11:1)
So if your looking to change your position in life; whether that be position, promotion or status, humble yourself before the mighty hand of God and let Him elevate you, let Him raise you up, let Him set you where He wants you.
Because if it isn’t where He wants you to be there won’t be any peace or joy or sense of fulfillment and or purpose any way.
Take joy in knowing that your Heavenly Father has a plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11), then give yourself to others and what ever work is before you (no matter what it is) with an attitude of thankfulness, and know that God sees and knows your heart; He will not forsake you, He will not forget.
He will reward your right attitude of heart and faithfulness.
Good day!
(Judges 3:31) "Shamgar...struck down six hundred Philistines with an ox-goad
The scripture records that Shamgar was the third judge or leader of Israel
whose heroic actions led to peace in Israel for a season.
Scripture also tells us that Shamgar was the son of Anath.
Because the name Anath referres to a “Canaanite goddess”, some have suggested Shamgar was a son of a mixed Israelite-Canaanite marriage
(a half breed).
An individual who was not a “blue blood” of the Jewish culture and community, because of his family tree and blood line.
The book of Judges, the songs of Deborah, and Barak (who were also judges and leaders following Shamgars time of leadership), are recorded as laments and praise written in memory of the deliverance of God for His people; and Shamgar is remembered in those songs with much respect love and favor.
(Judges 5:6) mentions Shamgar and the times that he was living in.
And though at first Shamgar was an outcast; he become one who was loved and respected in the history of the Hebrew nation.
My scripture text this morning tell sis that “In the days of Shamgar son of Anath in the days of Jael, the highways were abandoned and travelers took to winding paths.”
From these words, we discover that in Shamgar’s time people traveled carefully and in much fear due to oppression by the Philistines and other enemies as well.
About 3000 years ago, before the reign of King Saul, the land of Israel was ruled by a succession of judges, rather than kings.
There were 15 people who served as judges over the nation of Israel:
Little else is known concerning Shamgar, other than the bible says he was the third judge of Israel between the leadership of Ehud and Deborah.
But scripture points out the God used a certain man, with one simple weapon to rescue His people from oppression.
This example of God working through one person to change the lives of many still applies today.
We are each called to live for God, knowing that our actions can have tremendous influence over many people.
Further, God often chooses to use “unknown people” to accomplish great achievements to bring glory to His name.
The Philistines were a sea-faring people who lived in Canaan during the period of the Judges.
Since the Philistines were known as warriors, the fact that Shamgar killed 600 of them on his own was an amazing—or even miraculous considering the weapon that was used
An ox-goad was usually a strong stick about eight feet long used to prod oxen pulling a plow.
Using what was perhaps a crude, ancient version of a “cattle prod”, Shamgar destroyed the enemies of Israel.
Because the Israelites disobeyed God, they ended up enslaved to the Philistines who ruled them by fear and intimidation.
But Shamgar refused to be intimidated.
(Judges 3:31) does not specify whether his success came in one battle or in a series of battles.
But Shamgar decided to disrupt the status quo, and he did it with a simple ox-goad—a long stick used by farmers to prod animals.
He refused to let what he could not do, keep him from doing what he could.
After all, God plus one equals a majority.
And if God is for you, who can be against you? (Romans 8:31).
So Shamgar grabbed his ox-goad and charged six hundred Philistine soldiers.
The enemy probably chuckled at his makeshift weaponry until he started wielding it.
Then the look in his eyes struck fear into their hearts.
Courage doesn’t wait until the situation favors you, or the plan is perfectly formed, or the tide of opinion turns.
Courage only waits for one thing: a green light from God.
And when God gives the go, it’s full steam ahead, no questions asked.
It’s about attacking the problem with whatever ox-goad God has given you.
It’s an all-out assault on the forces of darkness, by deciding to become “salt and light” where God has placed you.
It’s more than pointing out the problems; it’s “committing yourself” to be part of the solution.
It’s more than just having a heart for Christ; it’s deciding to take action and become His hands and feet.
Instead of sitting on the sidelines because you believe others are more qualified; it’s using what God gave you and asking Him to bless it.
As the songwriter said, “Little is much, when God is in it.”
Today there are challenges that God has set before you.
And He has set them there because he knows “bottom line” who you are and what you can do, (after all He created you).
So today, take the initiative and say “enough is enough”.
With Prayer and thanksgiving step out and faith and rock the boat.
Step out in obedience to what “the Word” (Gods Holy Word) has taught you and believe that God is gifting you with the strength and the ability to do exploits for Him.
This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that
Everybody, wouldn't do it.
So it ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody, when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
You are the one that God is calling; so today stand up and step out.
God has given you a vision, He has given you a dream.
Don’t let fear stop you!
You and God are a majority.
Good Day!
(Matthew 16:18) “The gates of hell shall not prevail (or defend) against it."
You cannot sit on the sidelines, because God has called you to the front lines.
Sometimes that means taking a stand for what is right.
Jesus said, “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Note, gates are for “defensive measures”.
That means we have been called to attack the powers of hell.
In 1517, a monk named Martin Luther picked a fight with the religious establishment.
He challenged the status quo by attacking a practice that had become popular with the Anglican and Catholic Churches: the selling of “indulgences” or (licenses to sin).
He posted his ninety-five theses on the door of “All Saint’s Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and ignited the Protestant Reformation.
The document written by Martin Luther in 1517 is called “The 95 These” because it is a list of 95 statements and questions Martin Luther intended to debate against the Catholic Church.
What were the main arguments in Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
The main arguments presented by Luther in the 95 Theses were that the Bible is the ultimate Christian religious authority and that humans can only get to heaven through faith in God, not by doing good deeds.
Luther probably didn’t know that he was making history.
But small acts of faith and courage have a domino effect.
When we do what is right regardless of the circumstances or consequences, we set the table for God to turn the tables.
At the Diet of Worms in 1521, Luther was summoned by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and put on trial for his beliefs.
Instead of recanting, Luther mustered the moral courage to take a stand:
“My conscience is taken captive by God’s Word he said!
I cannot and will not recant anything.
For to act against our conscience, is neither safe for us, nor open to us.
On this I take my stand.
For to act against our conscience, is neither safe for us, nor open to us.
On this I take my stand.
I can do no other.
God help me.
God help me.
Amen.”
A quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer says , “Silence in the face of evil, is in itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.
Edmund Burke wrote the following; “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.”
And Albert Einstein also gave us this quote as well; “The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.”
So who and or what, do you need to stand up for today?
The homeless?
The fatherless?
The voiceless?
Don’t let the worlds problems overwhelm you.
Don’t let what you cannot do, keep you from doing what you can.
Good Day!
A quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer says , “Silence in the face of evil, is in itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.
Edmund Burke wrote the following; “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.”
And Albert Einstein also gave us this quote as well; “The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.”
So who and or what, do you need to stand up for today?
The homeless?
The fatherless?
The voiceless?
Don’t let the worlds problems overwhelm you.
Don’t let what you cannot do, keep you from doing what you can.
Good Day!
(Ephesians 4:25) "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor."
I have a list of “character traits” that I use to challenge my own walk with God; character traits that can actually cause us to “act out”, fall into, or lead us into sin.
Believe it or not one of them is “Peacemakers”:
Peacemakers thrive when life is calm.
They love the verse: “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity” (Psalm 133:1).
They make excellent therapists and mediators and can usually bring reconciliation to families, neighbourhoods, and workplaces.
But sometimes they’re inclined to seek peace at any price, using relational skills to blend in, and avoid “taking the initiative” or shirking risks because of their desire to avoid conflict.
I speak from experience because that has been one of my own tendencies as I strive to live to peace with all men.
(Romans 12:18) “If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. ... And if it is possible, according to what is within you, make peace with every person.
We often suffer from “terminal niceness” when courage to confront is what’s really required.
Abraham is a great illustration of a peacemaker.
When he and his nephew Lot began to prosper, a feud broke out between their herdsmen because the land was too small to accommodate all their cattle.
Realizing it could split the family, Abraham took action, dealt with the problem, and saved the relationship.
On the other hand, when King Abimelech saw Abraham’s wife, Sarah, and wanted to make her part of his harem, Abraham, fearing for his life, acted like a coward.
Instead of standing up to King Abimelech and turning down the deal that was being offered to him, instead he said “She is my sister” (Genesis 20:2).
It’s critical to recognize your pattern sins or character traits so you can deal with them effectively.
Sometimes we have to stand, and having done all to stand up in the face of deception and false teaching, when we know that we are being presented with error.
Jesus warned about those who go around taking specks out of other people’s eyes, while failing to notice the “logs” in their own (Matthew 7:3).
Your “pattern sin” is so appealing that it’s your biggest danger, and it’s so close to you that you’re apt not to see it.
David prayed, “Cleanse…me from secret faults. Keep…thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me” (Psalm 19:12-13).
Listen, when you seek peace at any cost or any price, you’ll have to “compromise” something.
And that something can often lead to denying or compromising your integrity and or your faith in God.
Negotiating peace at any cost, can challenge believers to compromise those things which are valuable in helping us stay hot with our relationship with God.
Things like skipping church to keep your nonbelieving spouse happy.
Forsaking your prayer and devotional time so that you are not bothering other people, or so that you can meet the needs of others in all the business of life.
Of all the “Beatitudes given in (Matthew Chapter 5), there is one most likely to meet with the approval of almost everyone: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9).
We all want peace in the world.
Yet this is not a statement Jesus made to solely advocate working for global peace, although that is an honourable thing to do.
I am all for peace, but not for peace at any cost.
The context of Jesus' statement is not about working for peace in and of itself.
It is speaking more about those who are bringing the message of the gospel because they want people to enter into a relationship with Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
(Romans 10:15) says, " ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!' "
As people who have met God, as people who have experienced His mercy and have committed our lives to hungering and thirsting after Him, we will be true peacemakers.
(Romans 5:1) says, "Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
As I alluded to earlier however, let me forewarn you that “peacemakers” can often inadvertently be troublemakers.
As contradictory as it sounds, real peacemakers are troublemakers, because they recognize that as long as people are at war with God, they may have to make them sad before they can make them happy.
In other words, they may have to confront them with the reality of their spiritual state before God, and as such, they will have to be aggressive, not passive.
Who was a greater peacemaker than Jesus himself, the Prince of Peace?
And how did they treat Him?
They crucified Him.
Jesus brought peace and made it available to humanity, but it came with a terrible price, that He was willing to pay for you and I.
Jesus said “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5) but realize today that it will come at a cost.
Don’t be surprised when you are challenged and forced to choose how much you are willing to pay to facilitate peace.
Don’t be a sinful coward like Abraham, Stand up ye soldiers of the cross.
Good Day
(Mark 4:14) "The farmer plants seed by taking God's word to others."
In Jesus’ parable of the sower, the seed landed on four types of ground, producing four different results.
“The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away.
The footpath represents hard ground that was packed down from many feet travelling on it.
Ground packed so hard the seed could not penetrate it; so the seed laid on top and was soon devoured by the birds of the air.
The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.
But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long.
They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word.
This is considered shallow ground, or the metaphor is, “shallow hearts”.
No depth of integrity, purpose or motives.
The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced.
To much stuff, to much on the go, no time for God.
And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s word and it produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted” (Mark 4: 5-20).
They take the time, they cultivate their hearts, they surrender to the leading of Gods spirit they accept the instruction of His Word.
Like the deer that pants for the water, they pant for the presence and the working of God in their lives and they do what ever it takes to prepare themselves to receive it.
The seed of God’s word cannot fail: “It always produces fruit” (Isaiah 55:11). “My word goes forth and it accomplishes that which I send it to do”.
So if God’s promises are not being fulfilled in your life, ask yourself, “What kind of soil am I?”
Are you a surface person—thin-skinned and easily offended?
A shallow person with no spiritual root system?
Are you thorny ground?
Are “the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things” choking the spiritual life out of you?
Or are you rich, fertile ground that produces results?
Check the soil of your heart.
And don’t overlook the following truth; one more thing that determines the health or richness of the ground or soil of your heart for the seed to produce.
Like fertilizer that a farmer uses to enrich the soil for his seed to germinate and grow; our “attitude” will determine just how much the good seed of Gods Word will produce in our lives.
If you have a self serving attitude, the seed won’t produce much.
But if you have an attitude of service, humbleness, gratitude, these are the fertilizers that will enrich the seed of Gods Word to produce an abundance of the grace of God in your life.
So today, check the soil of your heart and prepare it to receive the seed of Gods word.
Is it hard hearted, is it thin skinned, is it crowded with too many foreign objects embedded in it, or is it fertile fertilized and ready to receive.
The bible says let a man examine himself or (herself). (1st Corinthians 11:28)
Good Day!
(Psalm 85:6) “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”
A revival is a spiritual awakening and though we can’t bring about a revival in our own strength, we can prepare the way for one.
I found faith in Christ and a relationship with God at the latter end of the last great spiritual awakening that swept the world.
It was called "the Jesus Revolution" of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
And it triggered a move of God around the world and changed the face of spiritual worship and religious service of many of the denominational or main stream churches.
With the Jesus movement, there were five things that those touched by it did regularly.
(1) We went to church with a sense of expectancy.
In other words, no one ever came late to church, because we were there to meet with the Lord and worship Him.
Yes, we need anointed preaching today, but we also need anointed listening.
Back then, “contemporary Christian worship” was effectively coming alive before our very eyes.
That means going to church and listening to God’s Word with an expectation.
(2) We participated in heartfelt worship.
(2) We participated in heartfelt worship.
Back then, “contemporary Christian worship” was effectively coming alive before our very eyes.
We sang simple choruses, usually Scripture set to music, and we engaged in genuine,
whole-hearted worship.
Standing, with hands raised, kneeling in brokenness and humbleness was common.
There was no "limit" or "time restrictions' as to how long the music worship would go on.
And often there would be a spontaneous move of God as people would
step out of the pews or their seats and literally run to the alter where worship, singing, praying
And often there would be a spontaneous move of God as people would
step out of the pews or their seats and literally run to the alter where worship, singing, praying
for one another could go on for extended periods of time, and seldom did people/worshippers i
n the pews watching leave or get upset.
(3) We had a hunger for the Bible/for the word of God.
The Bible was taught in all of our church services, not merely referenced.
We studied it, and we consumed it.
Home bible studies became the rage.
Rather than getting together over coffee or having a beer together, people got together to sing,
Are you ready?
Jesus is coming soon!
Though there has been a lot of changes in our world over this past 50 years, the message has not changed,
Jesus is coming soon!
Good day!
(3) We had a hunger for the Bible/for the word of God.
The Bible was taught in all of our church services, not merely referenced.
We studied it, and we consumed it.
Home bible studies became the rage.
Rather than getting together over coffee or having a beer together, people got together to sing,
worship Jesus and study His word together.
People hungered for spiritual nourishment.
There is a spiritual truth that says, when we’re doing well spiritually, when we are spiritually healthy we will be hungry for the Bible/The Word of God every day.
And we need to feed on and to start every day with the Word of God.
(4) We invited people to come to Christ in every service, and in every get together, and they did......ultimately by the thousands.
When was the last time you invited someone to go to church with you?
When was the last time you went out of your way to pick someone up and take them to church?
When was the last time you asked someone if they would like to receive Jesus as their Savior and then lead them into the relationship?
(5) We believed that Jesus was coming back.
That was more than 50 years ago and I still believe that Jesus Christ is coming back, sooner than most people expect.
We’re just 50 years closer.
In fact, we’ve never been closer to the return of Christ than we are at this moment.
And the truth is, if we really believe that Jesus is coming back, then it will impact the way we live!
The Psalmist asked the question in (Psalm 85:6) “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”
Let me ask you this morning; are you still rejoicing in God?
In His love?
In His Gift of salvation that He has freely given you?
In His care?
In his provision?
Thus my focus and purpose in life!
That’s why I make it a priority to write these daily devotionals.
That’s why I continue to reach out to people each week on Facebook, with our music and our Virtual Cowboy Church Services.
People hungered for spiritual nourishment.
There is a spiritual truth that says, when we’re doing well spiritually, when we are spiritually healthy we will be hungry for the Bible/The Word of God every day.
And we need to feed on and to start every day with the Word of God.
(4) We invited people to come to Christ in every service, and in every get together, and they did......ultimately by the thousands.
When was the last time you invited someone to go to church with you?
When was the last time you went out of your way to pick someone up and take them to church?
When was the last time you asked someone if they would like to receive Jesus as their Savior and then lead them into the relationship?
(5) We believed that Jesus was coming back.
That was more than 50 years ago and I still believe that Jesus Christ is coming back, sooner than most people expect.
We’re just 50 years closer.
In fact, we’ve never been closer to the return of Christ than we are at this moment.
And the truth is, if we really believe that Jesus is coming back, then it will impact the way we live!
The Psalmist asked the question in (Psalm 85:6) “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”
Let me ask you this morning; are you still rejoicing in God?
In His love?
In His Gift of salvation that He has freely given you?
In His care?
In his provision?
Thus my focus and purpose in life!
That’s why I make it a priority to write these daily devotionals.
That’s why I continue to reach out to people each week on Facebook, with our music and our Virtual Cowboy Church Services.
Are you ready?
Jesus is coming soon!
Though there has been a lot of changes in our world over this past 50 years, the message has not changed,
Jesus is coming soon!
Good day!
(Luke 6:46) "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?"
Jesus told a story of two men who built houses.
The wise one built his house on solid rock; the foolish one built his on sand.
When a storm hit both houses, only the wise man’s was left standing.
Now Jesus wasn’t comparing wisdom with foolishness, because the reality of life is that we all make bad choices from time to time.
We’re all apt to be wise at times and foolish at others.
And He didn’t say the house that survived was a believer’s house while the one that was destroyed belonged to an unbeliever, though that’s implied.
He was comparing the two foundations (see Matthew 7:24-27).
So, my question/challenge for you today is this.
What is your life founded upon?
What is the foundation you are building your life on?
When things get bad; when your back is against the wall; when your survival is on the line; when you’ve used up your last ounce of strength—what is it that gets you through?
I can promise you that it’s not your wisdom or your church affiliation.
Its not your money or your investments either
The bible says “there is a way which seems right unto a man, but it leads to death” (Proverbs 14:12, and 16:25)
Faithful believers can sometimes flounder in the midst of life’s storms: an abusive relationship, a financial collapse, an unfaithful partner, an irreversible loss, the illness of a child, psychological and physical disability, etc.
But Jesus’ point was this: when the storms of life come, the only way to get through them is to do what He says, because God always honors His word.
“So shall My word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: It shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it (Isaiah 55:11).
Your obedience aligns you with His word, His will, and His power to act on your behalf.
Jesus said “man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God”, (Luke 4:4), (Matthew 4:4)
As you walk in obedience, as you walk and live your life according to what Gods word says, God will enable you to come through this storm, no matter how long and hard it rages.
So today it’s time to check the foundation upon which you are building your life.
Build it on the word!
Build it on the Rock!
Build it on faith in God!
Build it with the Kingdom of God in the fore front!
If you do these things, the bible says you then have an anchor in life that will hold you secure no matter how hard the storms of life hit.
Nor can the pests of trial and temptation try to invade and under mine your foundation.
(Matthew 11:28) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Good Day!
When things get bad; when your back is against the wall; when your survival is on the line; when you’ve used up your last ounce of strength—what is it that gets you through?
I can promise you that it’s not your wisdom or your church affiliation.
Its not your money or your investments either
The bible says “there is a way which seems right unto a man, but it leads to death” (Proverbs 14:12, and 16:25)
Faithful believers can sometimes flounder in the midst of life’s storms: an abusive relationship, a financial collapse, an unfaithful partner, an irreversible loss, the illness of a child, psychological and physical disability, etc.
But Jesus’ point was this: when the storms of life come, the only way to get through them is to do what He says, because God always honors His word.
“So shall My word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: It shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it (Isaiah 55:11).
Your obedience aligns you with His word, His will, and His power to act on your behalf.
Jesus said “man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God”, (Luke 4:4), (Matthew 4:4)
As you walk in obedience, as you walk and live your life according to what Gods word says, God will enable you to come through this storm, no matter how long and hard it rages.
So today it’s time to check the foundation upon which you are building your life.
Build it on the word!
Build it on the Rock!
Build it on faith in God!
Build it with the Kingdom of God in the fore front!
If you do these things, the bible says you then have an anchor in life that will hold you secure no matter how hard the storms of life hit.
Nor can the pests of trial and temptation try to invade and under mine your foundation.
(Matthew 11:28) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Good Day!