The Bible tells us to be intentional about where we spend time and who we hang out with. God blesses those who meditate on His word.. Delight in God's word.
This is the verse in the New Living Translation: Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. Psalm 1:1-2 Read more about Psalm 1:1-2
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This is October 31 - Halloween. Funny costumes make Satan obvious today, but he's prowling around all year. He's is apt to whisper lies - not only today - everyday. I find myself listening to him sometimes.
So, I'm moping around the house, feeling guilty for something I did once. Do I think Jesus was surprised at the terrible things I asked Him to forgive? He forgave me and took the guilt. I don't need to go back there. I'll repent of any new offense and He's promised to fogive that too. Jesus isn't surprised at how needy and weak I am. Read more here: Jesus Knows You
Do you memorize Scripture? I can become proud of myself when I can recite a Bible verse from memory. I've never been good at it so when I get it -- Yay!
The problem is, in repeating a verse over and over, in effort to commit it to memory, I find myself meditating on its meaning. This week's memory verse became painful. It caused me to admit the reasons it will take God's hand to create a clean heart and right spirit within me. I'm self-centered. I think of myself before anyone else. Sometimes I refuse to be obedient even when I know God's will for me. Read more: Jesus has told us in advance. There will be hardships and suffering in this world, but we still rejoice, because He is with us. We know our future. Be patient and endure trials, they won't last long. Satan knows his time is short. He has a time limit. God is eternal. Revelation 2:9-10, 13:10b, 12:10-17, 13:5-7 The study of Revelation begins this week for those of us in Bible Study Fellowship. This is an exciting year.
Revelation 1:3 ESV - Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear and keep what is written in it, for the time is near. When this book was written and sent to the churches, whoever received it was meant to read it aloud to the congregation--not keep it hidden away. Even now, when everyone has access to Scripture, we who understand are to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Those who share Jesus' words with others, are blessed. Those who hear, understand, and do what Jesus says, are blessed.
This week I dug deep to be truthful about who really rules my life. Am I trying to stay on the throne?
Maybe it's time to step down off the throne I built, and recognize the true Kingdom. My hand-made throne is constructed of paper and plywood-destined for decay and destruction. Read the rest of the story.
David began Psalm 13 in deep sorrow and fear, but finished it with songs of praise. Kneeling at the throne of God will change a life. This week's memory verse is Psalm 13:5-6.
“But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.” Psalm 13:5-6 ESV Read how David got from sorrow to songs of praise.
Memory Verse, Isaiah 30:15 ESV reads
“In returning and rest you shall be saved, in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. But you were unwilling.” It's hard to believe Judah wouldn't take God up on his offer of salvation and strength.
How do you feel about change? I love new things but sometimes it's easier to hold on to the past--to the things that are comfortable and familiar.
This week's memory verse talks about a change promising new birth, a new heart, a new mind, home, and song. Put the past in the past. Read this meditation on 2 Corinthians 5:17. Philippians 4:12 " I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." This verse was on my journal page this morning. In the past, it has come to mind when I've faced a frightening or difficult task. It's true that we need to rely on God's strength in everything, but Paul used it in a slightly different way. Paul first thanked the Philippian church for the aid they'd sent him. He was grateful for the help, but also wanted them to know he'd had the experience of plenty and of having nothing, but had learned to be content in every situation. He worked through every instance with Christ's strength--not trying to get out of it--but knowing it was God's plan. In another letter, Paul wrote to the church at Corinth that God told him "My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9) God gives the strength needed to accomplish what he asks of us-his tasks, planned in advance for us to do. |
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