Without faith it is impossible to please God, He who comes to Him must know that He alone is God and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Our hearts must be fertile ground (i.e. faith filled) for the seed of God's Word to germinate into plants that will yield 100x.
Like Paul writes, God's Word isn't just mere human words.
God's Word is living and active and full of so much power (Hebrews 4:12). When you speak God's Word and believe by faith, you cause Him to move on your behalf. Faith is important to please God (Hebrews 11:6).
Peace is something we all want in our lives.
The world around us is in dire need of peace.
True peace can only be found in Jesus; the peace He gives isn't temporal; it's eternal regardless of the circumstance (John 14:27).
In John 15, God is our vine dresser, Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches.
Essentially, our being is connected to Jesus, our life giver (John 11:25). In Him, we live, move and have our being (Acts 17:28).
A life without Jesus is meaningless and purposeless.
A sound advice from a father to his son - David gave this word of wisdom to Solomon, his son.David's advice to Solomon wasn't to amass wealth, riches and armies but his sound advice was to know God intimately, worship and serve Him wholeheartedly and willingly. Amazing!
The psalmist knows that at every time of the day, he is surrounded by either God’s lovingkindness or His songs. Whenever you feel fear or anxiety at any point in your day, I admonish you to remind yourself that the love of God encompasses you and sing His songs of deliverance.
The palm trees and cedar trees are durable, strong, significant trees. However there is a part of the tree that you don't see - the root system that helps these trees remain durable despite the climate. These trees must be planted in places where they can thrive (Psalm 1:3).
Jesus is our firm https://t.co/ZD7zjpwQX0 can rely on Jesus because when you build on Him, be rest assured that your building is safe and secure. Regardless of the tremors (i.e. life circumstances, your building will remain firm.
Success is not determined by the world’s standard but rather by God’s standard. Proverbs 16:3 to commit our actions to the Lord, and our plans will succeed. God’s hand is the best place for safe keeping. If you’d like your plans to succeed then seek God’s guidance.
Romans 14 talks about how we must live in love and peace with one another. Paul is telling us in today’s verse that we should not let mundane things get in the way of our relationship with fellow believers. Advancing the Kingdom of God is so important!
As children of God, we must all come to the realization that our lives don't belong to us, our lives belong to God and the greater One lives in us. We must glorify God with every aspect of our lives.
God is merciful and kind but we mustn't take His grace for granted.
When we put on the Lord Jesus Christ, there will be no room for the flesh and its lustful desires. The Bible tells us to walk in the Spirit, and we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh and we should cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Our God reigns from everlasting to everlasting. The Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 1:17 “Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” God is worthy of all the praise, honor and glory at all times.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Choose to walk in the name of the Lord forever and forever. In Hebrews 11, we read about our fathers and mothers of faith who walked with God and we continue to glean from their life of faith.
All that we are is because of the mercies of God. Hallelujah!
It’s God who gave us the wisdom and strength to make right decisions and to work hard, He’s been aligning our footsteps in accordance with His great plans.
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Only believe and you will see the glory of God. If you would like to experience God on a new dimension, study and believe His Word.
M God is super patient with us and like Martha He is saying “Only believe…”
God’s Word says is tried and true, so believe and have faith.
All that we are is because of the mercies of God. Hallelujah!!!
There are people who work twice as hard but are not where they ought to be. As we surrender our plans for God’s GREAT plans, we begin to see GREAT results.
God promises to keep His mercies with us forever!
Bless the name of Jesus! Praise God for He is worthy to be praised. Spend today praising God and blessing His holy name. Offer God heartfelt praise!
There are so many benefits found in Jesus. We get to serve a God who has all power in His hands, at the same time He is our Abba.
These words are certain.
Do you want to be freed from all your fears? Pray to God. Cast your anxieties on Him for He cares for you. When fear tries to invade your mind, remember to pray and believe by faith that you have been set free from it.
The solution lies with God!
Like the psalmist, in our Christian journey we’re constantly learning and growing. Our heart posture to God should be “Lord, please teach me Your way.” God will teach us through His Word, men and women of God, our spirit man, prayer, etc. Such a beautiful experience!