Happy Holidays
Taking risks
In Matthew 14 : 22-33 we were told that Peter walked on water. Peter had no trouble walking on the water until he took his eyes off Jesus. As long as his total focus was on Christ, he was fine. When he allowed himself to be distracted by human fears, he fell !
When doubts prevent us from obeying God, we will fail. When we step out in faith, God always assumes full responsibility for the consequences of our obedience.
Remember we fail because we do not obey
Matthew 14:22 - 23
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
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Happy Holidays
Do not judge
Jesus tells us not to judge. We do not accomplish anything by criticism. It is not possible to communicate with God when we are in a critical temper. By being critical, we place ourselves in a superior person’s place. Do not measure others. “ If I see the mote in your eye, it means I have a beam in my own. Every wrong thing that I see in you, God locates in me. Every time I judge, I condemn myself (see Romans 2:17-20).
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
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Do not judge
Jesus tells us not to judge. We do not accomplish anything by criticism. It is not possible to communicate with God when we are in a critical temper. By being critical, we place ourselves in a superior person’s place. Do not measure others. “ If I see the mote in your eye, it means I have a beam in my own. Every wrong thing that I see in you, God locates in me. Every time I judge, I condemn myself (see Romans 2:17-20).
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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Happy Holidays
Go to HIM
What does it mean to call on the name of the Lord ?
The name of the Lord reflects HIS power and majesty. "The name of the LORD is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10)
As we call on the Lord , HE will begin to change who we are and HIS presence will cause a great change in our current state of affairs and refresh the way we live our lives.
There are always changes in our lives and we are faced with many uncertainties. We can depend on God to help us through these changes and challenges. When we feel inadequate, we can call on HIM to strengthen us. When we are lost we call on HIM for direction and wisdom.
Malachi 3 : 6
I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Psalm 3: 3
But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.
Proverbs 3 : 19 – 20
By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
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Go to HIM
What does it mean to call on the name of the Lord ?
The name of the Lord reflects HIS power and majesty. "The name of the LORD is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10)
As we call on the Lord , HE will begin to change who we are and HIS presence will cause a great change in our current state of affairs and refresh the way we live our lives.
There are always changes in our lives and we are faced with many uncertainties. We can depend on God to help us through these changes and challenges. When we feel inadequate, we can call on HIM to strengthen us. When we are lost we call on HIM for direction and wisdom.
Malachi 3 : 6
I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Psalm 3: 3
But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.
Proverbs 3 : 19 – 20
By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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Happy Holidays
What comes after a trial
Have you ever thought that tomorrow is not promised !!
We may have all the luxuries in life but these may be taken away from us the next moment - like a natural disaster may strike to destroy all our possessions, a terrorist attack to remove all that we dearly treasured.
Many of us may realized that the nice cars, luxury homes and many other dreams that we have been chasing are just not all the important. It is time to understand that serving God is much more important than chasing our own desires. “For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” (I John 2:16-17) Proverbs 23:5 reminds us that we really can not depend on wealth. “Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.” Jesus said that riches can literally choke you to death. “As they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” (Luke 8:14)
It is not a sin to want to have nice things. It is a sin when the want for these things becomes our god. “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (I Timothy 6:17-19)
Take time to plan and prioritize your life.
James 4 : 14
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
Stops & Steps 1539 28Dec2010
What comes after a trial
Have you ever thought that tomorrow is not promised !!
We may have all the luxuries in life but these may be taken away from us the next moment - like a natural disaster may strike to destroy all our possessions, a terrorist attack to remove all that we dearly treasured.
Many of us may realized that the nice cars, luxury homes and many other dreams that we have been chasing are just not all the important. It is time to understand that serving God is much more important than chasing our own desires. “For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” (I John 2:16-17) Proverbs 23:5 reminds us that we really can not depend on wealth. “Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.” Jesus said that riches can literally choke you to death. “As they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” (Luke 8:14)
It is not a sin to want to have nice things. It is a sin when the want for these things becomes our god. “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (I Timothy 6:17-19)
Take time to plan and prioritize your life.
James 4 : 14
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
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Monday, December 27, 2010
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Happy Holidays
Effective prayer
The most effective way to change one’s life is prayer - praying HIS specific will for yourself or for your loved ones. We are reminded in Colossians 1 on how God delights in responding to requests that someone be filled with knowledge of HIS will and a desire to please HIM
We need to wait patiently for HIM to answer. HE is working to build you or your loved ones’ spiritual understanding. HE wants us to be faithful.
Colossians 1: 9 - 12
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
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Effective prayer
The most effective way to change one’s life is prayer - praying HIS specific will for yourself or for your loved ones. We are reminded in Colossians 1 on how God delights in responding to requests that someone be filled with knowledge of HIS will and a desire to please HIM
We need to wait patiently for HIM to answer. HE is working to build you or your loved ones’ spiritual understanding. HE wants us to be faithful.
Colossians 1: 9 - 12
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
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Happy Holidays
HE is my fortress
A stronghold is a place that is well armed and is not easily overtaken.
God promises to be our stronghold and looks after us when oppression or trouble comes. Throughout the Bible, we learn a lot about God, His majesty and His power, and these characteristics greatly strengthened our faith and build up our trust. We soon learn to declare these strengths over our circumstances and in the course of doing so, we also become strengthened. This is how the Holy Spirit works to draw us closer to God, to be like Christ.
Psalm 27 : 1
The LORD is the stronghold of my life-.... (Psalm 27:1b)
Psalm 9 : 9
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You
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HE is my fortress
A stronghold is a place that is well armed and is not easily overtaken.
God promises to be our stronghold and looks after us when oppression or trouble comes. Throughout the Bible, we learn a lot about God, His majesty and His power, and these characteristics greatly strengthened our faith and build up our trust. We soon learn to declare these strengths over our circumstances and in the course of doing so, we also become strengthened. This is how the Holy Spirit works to draw us closer to God, to be like Christ.
Psalm 27 : 1
The LORD is the stronghold of my life-.... (Psalm 27:1b)
Psalm 9 : 9
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
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Merry Christmas
Be warned
As we busy ourselves in our daily lives, let us remember the many examples of disobedience and punishment set by the ancient people as they wandered through the wilderness.. These people were lost in the wilderness because they disappointed God.
Let us take notice of these warnings and avoid doing anything these people did as in doing evil, worshipping idols, engage in immorality, or complaining.
1 Corinthians 10:1-5
For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptised into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. They all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered over the desert.
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Be warned
As we busy ourselves in our daily lives, let us remember the many examples of disobedience and punishment set by the ancient people as they wandered through the wilderness.. These people were lost in the wilderness because they disappointed God.
Let us take notice of these warnings and avoid doing anything these people did as in doing evil, worshipping idols, engage in immorality, or complaining.
1 Corinthians 10:1-5
For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptised into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. They all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered over the desert.
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Friday, December 24, 2010
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Happy Holidays
My life
I do not consider my life to be only breathing, eating, thinking, working, getting rich, sleeping; plodding through each day. The reason : the Bible warns us, "[A] man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." (Luke 12:15 ).
For me life is more than adding up of our assets and achievements. It is my survival here on earth. It shows passion and purpose which I found in Jesus Christ. HE gives me a picture of what life is all about, it is about light and hope. I have found life in Jesus
to have no fear of death,
to be full of abundance,
to be eternal
John 14 : 6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
John 1 : 4
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.
John 10 : 10
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 11 : 25 - 26
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.
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My life
I do not consider my life to be only breathing, eating, thinking, working, getting rich, sleeping; plodding through each day. The reason : the Bible warns us, "[A] man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." (Luke 12:15 ).
For me life is more than adding up of our assets and achievements. It is my survival here on earth. It shows passion and purpose which I found in Jesus Christ. HE gives me a picture of what life is all about, it is about light and hope. I have found life in Jesus
to have no fear of death,
to be full of abundance,
to be eternal
John 14 : 6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
John 1 : 4
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.
John 10 : 10
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 11 : 25 - 26
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Making decisions
Little decisions or changes peppered throughout the day may cause the results to be negative or positive.
Those little changes you make in your spiritual life may also cause the same consequences. Such small changes... conscious little choices push your walk with God in one direction or another - small decision to let God in or to hold Him at a distance. Small changes of attitude; little choices of purity in thoughts or choices of entertainment cause a shift in the relationship with God
Always invite God and make HIM involve in all our decisions, be in small or big and we will be able to see a different result.
Psalm 51 : 10
Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me
Stops & Steps 1534 23Dec2010
Little decisions or changes peppered throughout the day may cause the results to be negative or positive.
Those little changes you make in your spiritual life may also cause the same consequences. Such small changes... conscious little choices push your walk with God in one direction or another - small decision to let God in or to hold Him at a distance. Small changes of attitude; little choices of purity in thoughts or choices of entertainment cause a shift in the relationship with God
Always invite God and make HIM involve in all our decisions, be in small or big and we will be able to see a different result.
Psalm 51 : 10
Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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Be ready to pray
In our daily encounters, we come across many desperation situations - a colleague who is going through great hardship, a neighbour battling a difficult circumstance in health, relationship or finance. What do we do ?? We pray, don’t we ??
God knows the ups and downs of every life. HE knows when there is little or no influence of God in a life or situation. HE works on this earth through the prayers of HIS people so HE puts HIS people where prayer is needed.
Ephesians 6 : 18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests
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In our daily encounters, we come across many desperation situations - a colleague who is going through great hardship, a neighbour battling a difficult circumstance in health, relationship or finance. What do we do ?? We pray, don’t we ??
God knows the ups and downs of every life. HE knows when there is little or no influence of God in a life or situation. HE works on this earth through the prayers of HIS people so HE puts HIS people where prayer is needed.
Ephesians 6 : 18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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HE gives me HIS authority
Everyday I have the authority to deal with the enemy. Since I am identified with Christ I am no longer an ordinary person and the authority of God is made available to me because I believe in Christ. I claim this authority each time I face the enemy ! This is a fact that I am claiming and leaning on the promises of God by faith. It is not positive thinking and hoping for the best to happen.
Luke 10 : 19
And I have given you authority over all the power of the Enemy
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Everyday I have the authority to deal with the enemy. Since I am identified with Christ I am no longer an ordinary person and the authority of God is made available to me because I believe in Christ. I claim this authority each time I face the enemy ! This is a fact that I am claiming and leaning on the promises of God by faith. It is not positive thinking and hoping for the best to happen.
Luke 10 : 19
And I have given you authority over all the power of the Enemy
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Monday, December 20, 2010
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Wait
There are times when I cannot understand why I cannot do what I want to do. When God wants me to wait, I do not do anything, but wait. This waiting teaches me the meaning of dedication. Wait on HIM and HE will do it without any heartbreak or disappointment
Peter did not wait on God, he forecast in his mind where the test would come, and the test came where he did not expect it.
John 13:37
Peter asked, Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.
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There are times when I cannot understand why I cannot do what I want to do. When God wants me to wait, I do not do anything, but wait. This waiting teaches me the meaning of dedication. Wait on HIM and HE will do it without any heartbreak or disappointment
Peter did not wait on God, he forecast in his mind where the test would come, and the test came where he did not expect it.
John 13:37
Peter asked, Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
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Spur one another
Although modern technology has shrunk our world, our busy lives keep us from connecting regularly with each other. We should intentionally set out to encourage each other with by telephone calls, emails and personal visits. A short message of hope can be a beacon of light in this dark world.
We cannot live the Christian life on our own.
Hebrews 10 : 24 - 25
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching
Stops & Steps 1530 19Dec2010
Although modern technology has shrunk our world, our busy lives keep us from connecting regularly with each other. We should intentionally set out to encourage each other with by telephone calls, emails and personal visits. A short message of hope can be a beacon of light in this dark world.
We cannot live the Christian life on our own.
Hebrews 10 : 24 - 25
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
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My reaction
When God calls on me, how do I react?
I do not discuss spiritual matters with others when God speaks to me. For me belief is a moral act and not an intellectual one. I devote myself absolutely on God and do what HE says.
It is the surrender of the will, not a surrender to persuasive power. My relationship with God is a personal one, not intellectual. First it is my own will to believe God and then God works on me to get an intelligent appreciation and understanding of the wonder of the transaction
John 6 : 44
No-one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
Stops & Steps 1529 18Dec2010
When God calls on me, how do I react?
I do not discuss spiritual matters with others when God speaks to me. For me belief is a moral act and not an intellectual one. I devote myself absolutely on God and do what HE says.
It is the surrender of the will, not a surrender to persuasive power. My relationship with God is a personal one, not intellectual. First it is my own will to believe God and then God works on me to get an intelligent appreciation and understanding of the wonder of the transaction
John 6 : 44
No-one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
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Friday, December 17, 2010
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HE helps me
How do I build my faith ? It is in the Word of God. All I need to do is to act on the Word of God no matter how I feel.
"Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
I simply receive it as I read God's Word and not by any other means. Just look into Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, to receive this gift.
Psalm 62 : 8
O my people, trust Him all the time. Pour out your longings before Him, for He can help!
Stops & Steps 1528 17Dec2010
How do I build my faith ? It is in the Word of God. All I need to do is to act on the Word of God no matter how I feel.
"Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
I simply receive it as I read God's Word and not by any other means. Just look into Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, to receive this gift.
Psalm 62 : 8
O my people, trust Him all the time. Pour out your longings before Him, for He can help!
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
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Follow HIM
We must let go and let God take control.
Joseph was a righteous man, God-fearing and honorable. So when God interrupted his life with a nearly unbelievable message, we read that "he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him."
When we choose to follow Jesus Christ's leading, we can be sure that our lives will be disturbed. Joseph's life certainly was disturbed. As he chose to obey God's call, he not only found further divine guidance in crisis moments, but he was also blessed beyond measure to live in the presence of the Infant who would be called Jesus, the Savior.
Matthew 1 : 24
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him....
Stops & Steps 1527 16Dec2010
We must let go and let God take control.
Joseph was a righteous man, God-fearing and honorable. So when God interrupted his life with a nearly unbelievable message, we read that "he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him."
When we choose to follow Jesus Christ's leading, we can be sure that our lives will be disturbed. Joseph's life certainly was disturbed. As he chose to obey God's call, he not only found further divine guidance in crisis moments, but he was also blessed beyond measure to live in the presence of the Infant who would be called Jesus, the Savior.
Matthew 1 : 24
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him....
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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Exclusive membership
The symbol is special! It signifies you belong to the organization.
As you wear it, you are aware of all it represents and of who it says you are. By wearing this symbol or logo, you are more conscious of how you act. I am talking of membership to clubs !!
As a follower of Jesus I wear a distinguishing mark as well. I wear His love. My actions reflect Jesus to the world around me.
Wear the love of Jesus as your distinguishing mark as His follower.
John 13 : 35
By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
This love is unselfish, compassionate, unconditional. It is a love that picks us up just where we are in life and carries us further than we could ever go on our own.
He gives us His love so we can give it away in the same unselfish, compassionate, unconditional way He gave it to us. He tells us this love will be our trademark. It will distinguish us as followers of Jesus.
Stops & Steps 1526 15Dec2010
The symbol is special! It signifies you belong to the organization.
As you wear it, you are aware of all it represents and of who it says you are. By wearing this symbol or logo, you are more conscious of how you act. I am talking of membership to clubs !!
As a follower of Jesus I wear a distinguishing mark as well. I wear His love. My actions reflect Jesus to the world around me.
Wear the love of Jesus as your distinguishing mark as His follower.
John 13 : 35
By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
This love is unselfish, compassionate, unconditional. It is a love that picks us up just where we are in life and carries us further than we could ever go on our own.
He gives us His love so we can give it away in the same unselfish, compassionate, unconditional way He gave it to us. He tells us this love will be our trademark. It will distinguish us as followers of Jesus.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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Expiry date
People turn their backs to God’s call for salvation. Some may be too proud to respond to God’s call. Just wonder how long would God continue to knock on the door before HE stops. Worse still, you may fail to recognize the knock for what it is.
John 6 : 44
No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day
Romans 1:18-19, 28-32
I believe God’s offer of salvation can expire, too, much like canned food or a packet of sweets . While it’s not always the case, the Bible does not teach that the call to salvation will be offered repeatedly. The Apostle Paul in writing to the church at Rome hints at what can happen when an unbeliever ignores God’s call upon his life:
“For the wrath of God,” he wrote, “is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them…And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.”
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People turn their backs to God’s call for salvation. Some may be too proud to respond to God’s call. Just wonder how long would God continue to knock on the door before HE stops. Worse still, you may fail to recognize the knock for what it is.
John 6 : 44
No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day
Romans 1:18-19, 28-32
I believe God’s offer of salvation can expire, too, much like canned food or a packet of sweets . While it’s not always the case, the Bible does not teach that the call to salvation will be offered repeatedly. The Apostle Paul in writing to the church at Rome hints at what can happen when an unbeliever ignores God’s call upon his life:
“For the wrath of God,” he wrote, “is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them…And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.”
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Monday, December 13, 2010
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Be alert all the time
Be careful of your words. We have to be careful of what we say not just for a few hours or a few days, but all the time. It is not an easy task !! As time progresses, the circumstances around you may not have changed so it can be hard to keep up with our best behaviour. We need to put patience to work and put on our best behaviour at all times.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from troubles.
Stops & Steps 1524 13Dec2010
Be careful of your words. We have to be careful of what we say not just for a few hours or a few days, but all the time. It is not an easy task !! As time progresses, the circumstances around you may not have changed so it can be hard to keep up with our best behaviour. We need to put patience to work and put on our best behaviour at all times.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from troubles.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
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Peace
Is your life in chaos? Are you filled with anger, fear and desperation ?
All these came to an end once I gave control of my life to Jesus. I was overwhelmed with peace beyond description. This peace carried me through the most difficult time I had ever faced.
Remember you have hope in Jesus. Turn to HIM today and ask for HIS help and guidance.
John 14 : 27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Stops & Steps 1523 12Dec2010
Is your life in chaos? Are you filled with anger, fear and desperation ?
All these came to an end once I gave control of my life to Jesus. I was overwhelmed with peace beyond description. This peace carried me through the most difficult time I had ever faced.
Remember you have hope in Jesus. Turn to HIM today and ask for HIS help and guidance.
John 14 : 27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Stops & Steps 1523 12Dec2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Stops & Steps 1522 11Dec2010
HE is everywhere
Look at the speed of communications today. Technology has enabled us to meet and talk to people over the world instantly.
What is even more amazing is that God knows and hears our prayers even before we think about them or open our mouths. He even knows about our thoughts, how our prayers will be answered and how we will respond to the answer
Matthew 6 : 8
Your Father knows what you need before you ask
Psalm 139:1 - 4
O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit or stand. When far away You know my every thought. You chart my path ahead of me, and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment, You know where I am. You know what I am going to say before I even say it
Stops & Steps 1522 11Dec2010
Look at the speed of communications today. Technology has enabled us to meet and talk to people over the world instantly.
What is even more amazing is that God knows and hears our prayers even before we think about them or open our mouths. He even knows about our thoughts, how our prayers will be answered and how we will respond to the answer
Matthew 6 : 8
Your Father knows what you need before you ask
Psalm 139:1 - 4
O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit or stand. When far away You know my every thought. You chart my path ahead of me, and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment, You know where I am. You know what I am going to say before I even say it
Stops & Steps 1522 11Dec2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Stops & Steps 1521 10Dec2010
Problem solving
We encounter problems every day of our life, irrespective of our religion, language or race. God strengthens every Christian to face every difficulty. !
God knows every future circumstances and prepares us to withstand the trial. Once I come across a problem, I go to God and seek HIS wisdom and directions. Once I did that, the problem is contained and I can trust God to help me resolve the situation. I only need to act on my faith and God always gives a solution to the problem.
Whether we are troubled, under crisis or in peaceful times, we must build a strong foundation of trust and communion with God. This relationship will withstand any hardship.
Problems in our daily lives are unavoidable but God is faithful to solve our difficulties through prayers.
2 Chronicle
Stops & Steps 1521 10Dec2010
We encounter problems every day of our life, irrespective of our religion, language or race. God strengthens every Christian to face every difficulty. !
God knows every future circumstances and prepares us to withstand the trial. Once I come across a problem, I go to God and seek HIS wisdom and directions. Once I did that, the problem is contained and I can trust God to help me resolve the situation. I only need to act on my faith and God always gives a solution to the problem.
Whether we are troubled, under crisis or in peaceful times, we must build a strong foundation of trust and communion with God. This relationship will withstand any hardship.
Problems in our daily lives are unavoidable but God is faithful to solve our difficulties through prayers.
2 Chronicle
Stops & Steps 1521 10Dec2010
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Stops & Steps 1520 09Dec2010
Walk by Faith
To believe the Bible to be true and the miracles of the Bible to be true is a matter of faith. To believe upon Jesus for salvation is a matter of faith. Everything about Christianity requires faith.
What is faith ?
It is the belief, the devotion, the trust in somebody or something without having to rely on logical proof.
When I believe and receive Jesus as my Saviour, I am acting on faith.
When I pray, I am acting on faith.
Faith is about everyday living, believing that God is real and that He makes a difference in my life. I walk by faith and I live a life of faith.
2 Corinthians 5 : 7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Stops & Steps 1520 09Dec2010
To believe the Bible to be true and the miracles of the Bible to be true is a matter of faith. To believe upon Jesus for salvation is a matter of faith. Everything about Christianity requires faith.
What is faith ?
It is the belief, the devotion, the trust in somebody or something without having to rely on logical proof.
When I believe and receive Jesus as my Saviour, I am acting on faith.
When I pray, I am acting on faith.
Faith is about everyday living, believing that God is real and that He makes a difference in my life. I walk by faith and I live a life of faith.
2 Corinthians 5 : 7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Stops & Steps 1520 09Dec2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Stops & Steps 1519 08Dec2010
HE heals
We are wounded as we travel along this journey of life. God understands our need and He provides the healing for the wounds of our spirit.
We can trust God to heal us today
Broken hearted
God can heal my broken heartedness. God is there to join up my heart when it is broken. HE heals my aching heart
Being a captive
God heals problems of addition, bitterness, anger and our other habits that hold us hostage. God will set you free
In mourning or despair
God helps us in times of despair and we can call on HIM for help and healing.
Isaiah 61 : 1
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
Stops & Steps 1519 08Dec2010
We are wounded as we travel along this journey of life. God understands our need and He provides the healing for the wounds of our spirit.
We can trust God to heal us today
Broken hearted
God can heal my broken heartedness. God is there to join up my heart when it is broken. HE heals my aching heart
Being a captive
God heals problems of addition, bitterness, anger and our other habits that hold us hostage. God will set you free
In mourning or despair
God helps us in times of despair and we can call on HIM for help and healing.
Isaiah 61 : 1
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
Stops & Steps 1519 08Dec2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Stops & Steps 1518 07Dec2010
Feeling relieved !!
When I confess my sin
I recognize sin for what it is in God’s eyes.
I am honest and
I get rid of my secret.
Our confession will bring forgiveness and healing.
Let us ask God to help us to overcome temptation and to live a life for God
James 5 : 16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Stops & Steps 1518 07Dec2010
When I confess my sin
I recognize sin for what it is in God’s eyes.
I am honest and
I get rid of my secret.
Our confession will bring forgiveness and healing.
Let us ask God to help us to overcome temptation and to live a life for God
James 5 : 16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Stops & Steps 1518 07Dec2010
Monday, December 06, 2010
Stops & Steps 1517 06Dec2010
What does it mean to be hungry ?
Being hungry is more than a stomach growling for food. It is more than a heart longing for approval. It is more than a deep desire to succeed. It also means our spirit longing for something that will satisfy.
Jesus described Himself as bread to help us to understand that we need Him to live. Knowing Jesus and being in relationship with Him gives us the food necessary for life.
We need to be in constant communion with Jesus. We need to read the Word of God everyday.
John 6:63
Jesus goes on to say, "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life"
John 6:35
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty"
John 6:48 -- 51
I am the bread of life. Your forefathers ate the manna in the desert, yet they died. But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which a man may eat and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If a man eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world
Stops & Steps 1517 06Dec2010
Being hungry is more than a stomach growling for food. It is more than a heart longing for approval. It is more than a deep desire to succeed. It also means our spirit longing for something that will satisfy.
Jesus described Himself as bread to help us to understand that we need Him to live. Knowing Jesus and being in relationship with Him gives us the food necessary for life.
We need to be in constant communion with Jesus. We need to read the Word of God everyday.
John 6:63
Jesus goes on to say, "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life"
John 6:35
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty"
John 6:48 -- 51
I am the bread of life. Your forefathers ate the manna in the desert, yet they died. But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which a man may eat and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If a man eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world
Stops & Steps 1517 06Dec2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Stops & Steps 1516 05Dec2010
Do not be anxious
Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days.
What makes you feel anxious?
What do you worry about?
- Finances?
- Conflict at work or with your neighbors?
- Problems with your family or your health ?
Is existence meaningless?
- Are you concern over frustration with a meaningless existence ?
Anxiety has many causes, with the following being of prime concern to everyone of us.-- guilt, fear, and lack of friendship.
Guilt can cause anxiousness.
Such feelings of guilt may come from unresolved past conflicts or from following outdated moral codes. To overcome this problem we need to recognize our past problems or relax our moral codes.
What's Your Greatest Fear?
Fear of death is perhaps humans' greatest fear
Fear of circumstances -- from the small to the distressing can bring anxiety.
How do we overcome fear ?
Jesus said HE could replace fear with peace – the peace of mind and heart.
We could use faith to relieve circumstantial fear. This will greatly help to keep you calm.
Lack of friends can make you anxious.
We need close friends. We need good friends.
God is your best friend who is ‘faithful and righteous’. HE never lets you down and HE is your best adviser.
Faith in God can help treat causes of anxiety like guilt, fear, and lack of friendship.
I find peace and joy in chaotic times by relying on the promises of Christ and beginning a personal relationship with Him. Jesus said,
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid
Stops & Steps 1516 05Dec2010
Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days.
What makes you feel anxious?
What do you worry about?
- Finances?
- Conflict at work or with your neighbors?
- Problems with your family or your health ?
Is existence meaningless?
- Are you concern over frustration with a meaningless existence ?
Anxiety has many causes, with the following being of prime concern to everyone of us.-- guilt, fear, and lack of friendship.
Guilt can cause anxiousness.
Such feelings of guilt may come from unresolved past conflicts or from following outdated moral codes. To overcome this problem we need to recognize our past problems or relax our moral codes.
What's Your Greatest Fear?
Fear of death is perhaps humans' greatest fear
Fear of circumstances -- from the small to the distressing can bring anxiety.
How do we overcome fear ?
Jesus said HE could replace fear with peace – the peace of mind and heart.
We could use faith to relieve circumstantial fear. This will greatly help to keep you calm.
Lack of friends can make you anxious.
We need close friends. We need good friends.
God is your best friend who is ‘faithful and righteous’. HE never lets you down and HE is your best adviser.
Faith in God can help treat causes of anxiety like guilt, fear, and lack of friendship.
I find peace and joy in chaotic times by relying on the promises of Christ and beginning a personal relationship with Him. Jesus said,
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid
Stops & Steps 1516 05Dec2010
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Stops & Steps 1515 04Dec2010
My dream
Dreams can get lost.
When I am faced with problems related to finances, career, business or even in relationship, I turn to God for wisdom and this is often the beginning of a seed to a new dream.
Dreams take time to build.
To build that dream you must be prepared to persevere. It is a task not for the faint-hearted! It takes faith, faith in yourself and in God who plants the seed of dreams in the first place.
If you have no dreams left, ask God to put a new dream in your heart.
To have that dream, you will need to know
what you want and be specific about it
how to make that dream come true
how to be prepared for it
how to be patient
how to prioritize and manage your time efficiently
Stops & Steps 1515 04Dec2010
Dreams can get lost.
When I am faced with problems related to finances, career, business or even in relationship, I turn to God for wisdom and this is often the beginning of a seed to a new dream.
Dreams take time to build.
To build that dream you must be prepared to persevere. It is a task not for the faint-hearted! It takes faith, faith in yourself and in God who plants the seed of dreams in the first place.
If you have no dreams left, ask God to put a new dream in your heart.
To have that dream, you will need to know
what you want and be specific about it
how to make that dream come true
how to be prepared for it
how to be patient
how to prioritize and manage your time efficiently
Stops & Steps 1515 04Dec2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
Stops & Steps 1514 03Dec2010
Seek HIS help
We do not live a trouble free life. In fact, Jesus said that in this world we would have trouble (John 16:33). We need not fear trouble nor be overcome by it. HE would be our shelter during the storms of life.
In whatever situations or circumstances, know that God promises to be a shelter for you. Let us ask God to help us to seek HIM and walk with HIM. Ask God to help us to study HIS word and guide us to HIM. Tell God that we can bring all our cares and concerns and decisions to HIM and HE will empower us with divine strength
Psalm 91:1
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust
Stops & Steps 1514 03Dec2010
We do not live a trouble free life. In fact, Jesus said that in this world we would have trouble (John 16:33). We need not fear trouble nor be overcome by it. HE would be our shelter during the storms of life.
In whatever situations or circumstances, know that God promises to be a shelter for you. Let us ask God to help us to seek HIM and walk with HIM. Ask God to help us to study HIS word and guide us to HIM. Tell God that we can bring all our cares and concerns and decisions to HIM and HE will empower us with divine strength
Psalm 91:1
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust
Stops & Steps 1514 03Dec2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Stops & Steps 1513 02Dec2010
Being spiritually sensitive
Do you, after having made your decisions and yet experienced a vague nagging sense that all is not well ? This happened to you because of your lack of godly sensitivity to make wise choices.
God wants us to differentiate between truth and error as well as to choose between what is good and what is best. Satan always tries to frustrate God’s plan and will try to reveal something nice to us way before God shows us His best. As a result we jump at the first and miss the latter.
Those who have the sensitivity to make good choice would have recognized the Holy Spirit’s warning and have waited. The believer would have prayed and trusted God until he is clearly receiving His assurance to act. God will give us spiritual discernment if we ask Him. God’s will is not always logical according to human reasoning.
Colossians 1:9-12
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
In order to be spiritually sensitive to God’s will, we need to know that God has a personal interest in our decisions and we can be spiritually sensitive to His will when we are making decisions.
We must not allow our own thoughts influence our own decisions. We may be rational but we not able to see the true nature of many situations and events. We may be deceived by external appearances and our pride hinders us to seek godly wisdom.
We have insight on the working of the Holy Spirit when we are dependent on God’s wisdom. The Holy Spirit is able to tell us the biblical meaning, give us spiritual gifts and help us with spiritual sensitivity in making decisions. With the help of the Holy Spirit we are linked to God’s mind and be aware of God’s will for our lives.
In order to have this ability to be sensitive to God’s will in our lives, we need to understand God’s Word. From His Word we can come to live accordingly to God’s will and pick up God’s wisdom for any situation from His words
1 Corinthians 2:10-14
... but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no-one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
When we seek God’s will daily and make an effort to understand Him, we will develop our ability to be spiritually sensitive to His will. We must devote our time faithfully to study His Word and subject ourselves to the teaching of the Holy Spirit. In 1 Samuel 17 : 37 – 39 we learnt that David exercised spiritual discernment throughout his life. David finally ascended the throne only after God’s plan was finally revealed to him, but not without making mistakes. By living out what we learn and study the cost of making mistakes we will grow in spiritual discernment.
Hebrews 5:12-14
In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Stops & Steps 1513 02Dec2010
Do you, after having made your decisions and yet experienced a vague nagging sense that all is not well ? This happened to you because of your lack of godly sensitivity to make wise choices.
God wants us to differentiate between truth and error as well as to choose between what is good and what is best. Satan always tries to frustrate God’s plan and will try to reveal something nice to us way before God shows us His best. As a result we jump at the first and miss the latter.
Those who have the sensitivity to make good choice would have recognized the Holy Spirit’s warning and have waited. The believer would have prayed and trusted God until he is clearly receiving His assurance to act. God will give us spiritual discernment if we ask Him. God’s will is not always logical according to human reasoning.
Colossians 1:9-12
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
In order to be spiritually sensitive to God’s will, we need to know that God has a personal interest in our decisions and we can be spiritually sensitive to His will when we are making decisions.
We must not allow our own thoughts influence our own decisions. We may be rational but we not able to see the true nature of many situations and events. We may be deceived by external appearances and our pride hinders us to seek godly wisdom.
We have insight on the working of the Holy Spirit when we are dependent on God’s wisdom. The Holy Spirit is able to tell us the biblical meaning, give us spiritual gifts and help us with spiritual sensitivity in making decisions. With the help of the Holy Spirit we are linked to God’s mind and be aware of God’s will for our lives.
In order to have this ability to be sensitive to God’s will in our lives, we need to understand God’s Word. From His Word we can come to live accordingly to God’s will and pick up God’s wisdom for any situation from His words
1 Corinthians 2:10-14
... but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no-one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
When we seek God’s will daily and make an effort to understand Him, we will develop our ability to be spiritually sensitive to His will. We must devote our time faithfully to study His Word and subject ourselves to the teaching of the Holy Spirit. In 1 Samuel 17 : 37 – 39 we learnt that David exercised spiritual discernment throughout his life. David finally ascended the throne only after God’s plan was finally revealed to him, but not without making mistakes. By living out what we learn and study the cost of making mistakes we will grow in spiritual discernment.
Hebrews 5:12-14
In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Stops & Steps 1513 02Dec2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Stops & Steps 1512 01Dec2010
Effective prayer
It is known that some people are more effective in their prayers than others. It is recognized that prayer is a vital aspect of our faith.
We must pray according to His will.
Prayers will only be answered according to God’s will. We must pray according to what we believe God’s will to be. In Romans 8 : 26 – 27, we are told that the Spirit actually translates our prayers into the prayers that should be said according to God’s will.
We must believe that God will answer our prayers in accordance with His will. Hebrews 11 : 6 and Romans 4 : 20 – 21 tell us that it is a matter of the heart, and a matter of faith.
We must pray and ask in Jesus’ name.
We must pray continuously and without ceasing.
1 John 5:14-15.
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.
Romans 8:26-27.
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Matthew 21:21-22.
So Jesus answered and said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' it will be done. And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Matthew 14:13-14
And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
Stops & Steps 1512 01Dec2010
It is known that some people are more effective in their prayers than others. It is recognized that prayer is a vital aspect of our faith.
We must pray according to His will.
Prayers will only be answered according to God’s will. We must pray according to what we believe God’s will to be. In Romans 8 : 26 – 27, we are told that the Spirit actually translates our prayers into the prayers that should be said according to God’s will.
We must believe that God will answer our prayers in accordance with His will. Hebrews 11 : 6 and Romans 4 : 20 – 21 tell us that it is a matter of the heart, and a matter of faith.
We must pray and ask in Jesus’ name.
We must pray continuously and without ceasing.
1 John 5:14-15.
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.
Romans 8:26-27.
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Matthew 21:21-22.
So Jesus answered and said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' it will be done. And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Matthew 14:13-14
And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
Stops & Steps 1512 01Dec2010
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