Through eyes of faith
Perspective (a particular evaluation of a situation or facts, especially from one person's point of view )
When something happens that concerns us , what is our perspective? It’s not what we see but how we see it that reveals our attitude. If we look at life through the lens of our powerful and good God, we will trust Him instead of fearful worrying. When our perspective is right, we can see God and His faithful provision.
Mt 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
When fear and worry test your faith
And anxious thoughts assail,
Remember God is in control
And He will never fail.--Sper
Worry is a burden that God never meant for us to bear.
Practice putting God’s word between you and your problem,,
The problem will get smaller immediately
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. “Trust Him”
Friday, January 28, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Joy is strength
When you think of being, “joyful and glad” what do you think will make you joyful and glad?
Is it “things”? Is it “people“?
Is there any situation in which we cannot experience the joy God gives?
Rom 5:5, says, ”Because
God’s abounding love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.”
Happiness is the result of outward situation, while Joy comes from within.
Pain and sorrow are always going to be a part of our life. Yet the Holy Spirit is our source of joy, bringing us the richest treasures man can wish for. Nehemiah 8:10B, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” The devil knows that as long as you keep the joy of the Lord in you that, he cannot get to you.
The Apostle Paul said in 2cor 6:10,”As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; As poor, yet making many rich;
As having nothing, yet possessing all things.” Paul knew that “things” are not what makes us strong,, it’s the joy of th Lord.
Thank you Lord;
have a great day, God bless you with the Joy of the Lord, Billie
Is it “things”? Is it “people“?
Is there any situation in which we cannot experience the joy God gives?
Rom 5:5, says, ”Because
God’s abounding love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.”
Happiness is the result of outward situation, while Joy comes from within.
Pain and sorrow are always going to be a part of our life. Yet the Holy Spirit is our source of joy, bringing us the richest treasures man can wish for. Nehemiah 8:10B, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” The devil knows that as long as you keep the joy of the Lord in you that, he cannot get to you.
The Apostle Paul said in 2cor 6:10,”As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; As poor, yet making many rich;
As having nothing, yet possessing all things.” Paul knew that “things” are not what makes us strong,, it’s the joy of th Lord.
Thank you Lord;
have a great day, God bless you with the Joy of the Lord, Billie
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
We walk by faith
We walk by faith
I know that this devotion is almost like one I did a few of days ago, but, It has a new angle that explains the walk of faith so well that I couldn't resist sharing it.
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. —Psalm 119:105
I’ve always thought that I could get through just about anything if the Lord would tell me what the outcome would be. I believe that “all things work together for good” in the end (Rom. 8:28), but I’d do a lot better in dark times if I knew exactly what the “good” would look like.
But God usually doesn’t show us where He is taking us. He just asks us to trust Him. It’s like driving a car at night. Our headlights never shine all the way to our destination; they illuminate only about 160 feet ahead. But that doesn’t deter us from moving forward. We trust our headlights. All we really need is enough light to keep moving forward.
God’s Word is like headlights in dark times. It is full of promises we need to keep us from driving our lives into the ditch of bitterness and despair. His Word promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5). His Word assures us that He knows the plans He has for us, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give us “a future and a hope” (Jer. 29:11). And He tells us that our trials are there to make us better, not bitter (James 1:2-4).
So the next time you feel as if you’re driving in the dark, remember to trust your headlights—God’s Word will light your way. —Joe Stowell
The Word of God provides the light
We need to see the way;
It shows us what we need to know
So we won’t go astray. —Sper
You won’t stumble in the dark if you walk in the light of God’s Word.
I know that this devotion is almost like one I did a few of days ago, but, It has a new angle that explains the walk of faith so well that I couldn't resist sharing it.
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. —Psalm 119:105
I’ve always thought that I could get through just about anything if the Lord would tell me what the outcome would be. I believe that “all things work together for good” in the end (Rom. 8:28), but I’d do a lot better in dark times if I knew exactly what the “good” would look like.
But God usually doesn’t show us where He is taking us. He just asks us to trust Him. It’s like driving a car at night. Our headlights never shine all the way to our destination; they illuminate only about 160 feet ahead. But that doesn’t deter us from moving forward. We trust our headlights. All we really need is enough light to keep moving forward.
God’s Word is like headlights in dark times. It is full of promises we need to keep us from driving our lives into the ditch of bitterness and despair. His Word promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5). His Word assures us that He knows the plans He has for us, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give us “a future and a hope” (Jer. 29:11). And He tells us that our trials are there to make us better, not bitter (James 1:2-4).
So the next time you feel as if you’re driving in the dark, remember to trust your headlights—God’s Word will light your way. —Joe Stowell
The Word of God provides the light
We need to see the way;
It shows us what we need to know
So we won’t go astray. —Sper
You won’t stumble in the dark if you walk in the light of God’s Word.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
something to think about
Wise men’s Gifts
How could they know all of this about Jesus? probably, studying the word, huh?
Gold is the gift you give to Kings. In days of old, tribute was paid by bringing gold to the king. It was the most precious metal of the time and so the wise men are presenting it as a gift to the king.
Frankincense was a kind of incense, used to worship God in the temple. So the wise men are saying this baby, Jesus, is not only king, he is also God. He is worthy of being worshipped.
Myrrh was a spice used to embalm the dead. Now that's an unusual gift for a baby: the spice put on a dead body before wrapping it in linens. So the wise men, by their gifts, acknowledged that Jesus is God Incarnate, he is king, and he is going to die. Jesus is the savior of the world and he has come to die for our sins.
Even before Jesus said his first word, it was known that, 'This is the Savior who will die for the sins of the world.' King of Kings and Lord of Lords
How could they know all of this about Jesus? probably, studying the word, huh?
Gold is the gift you give to Kings. In days of old, tribute was paid by bringing gold to the king. It was the most precious metal of the time and so the wise men are presenting it as a gift to the king.
Frankincense was a kind of incense, used to worship God in the temple. So the wise men are saying this baby, Jesus, is not only king, he is also God. He is worthy of being worshipped.
Myrrh was a spice used to embalm the dead. Now that's an unusual gift for a baby: the spice put on a dead body before wrapping it in linens. So the wise men, by their gifts, acknowledged that Jesus is God Incarnate, he is king, and he is going to die. Jesus is the savior of the world and he has come to die for our sins.
Even before Jesus said his first word, it was known that, 'This is the Savior who will die for the sins of the world.' King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Only Jesus can satisfy the soul
Romans 13:14
14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
1 John 2:15
15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Some look at this as if God is saying, “Don’t enjoy anything of the world.” and they decide they just can’t live for God because they would have to give up everything that they love and depend on.
They don’t understand that God wants us to enjoy the best of everything . The best homes, the best cars, the best food, etc.
Look at Solomon, he was the wisest and richest man of his time, yet God was the one who gave him all the best of everything. It was only when Solomon began to put “things” ahead of God that he sinned.
That’s what the word means when it says, “Do not love the world or the things of the world,”
Let’s take a look at how the scripture describes what is sin .
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world
Notice the words, lust, pride;
Desire is not a bad thing as long as we keep God in His rightful place, (First)
Desire becomes lust only when we want something more than wanting to please God.
Anything can be sin if we let it become the passion of our life, the thing that motivates us.
Jer.9:23 Thus says the LORD:
“ Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
24 But let him who glories glory in this,
That he understands and knows Me,
That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
For in these I delight,” says the LORD.
14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
1 John 2:15
15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Some look at this as if God is saying, “Don’t enjoy anything of the world.” and they decide they just can’t live for God because they would have to give up everything that they love and depend on.
They don’t understand that God wants us to enjoy the best of everything . The best homes, the best cars, the best food, etc.
Look at Solomon, he was the wisest and richest man of his time, yet God was the one who gave him all the best of everything. It was only when Solomon began to put “things” ahead of God that he sinned.
That’s what the word means when it says, “Do not love the world or the things of the world,”
Let’s take a look at how the scripture describes what is sin .
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world
Notice the words, lust, pride;
Desire is not a bad thing as long as we keep God in His rightful place, (First)
Desire becomes lust only when we want something more than wanting to please God.
Anything can be sin if we let it become the passion of our life, the thing that motivates us.
Jer.9:23 Thus says the LORD:
“ Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
24 But let him who glories glory in this,
That he understands and knows Me,
That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
For in these I delight,” says the LORD.
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Greater One
The greater One
Who is the greater one?
The Holy Spirit
1Jn.3:24; Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
1Jn4:4 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”.
The One who is in you (the Holy Spirit) is the greater one.
There is no shortage of things to worry about; no shortage of things to hurt and distract you, and even destroy you.
Soooo What can we do?
Scripture: Mark 10:27
Jesus was blunt: "No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it." MSG
In our own power we can do nothing; (except) make the decision to give it All to God and let Him tell you what moves to make to overcome. He has the power and the knowledge that we need.
One thing He doesn’t have is your will!
The instant you decide to turn it all over to Him, it becomes His problem to solve, not yours. And He is the Greater One.
Who is the greater one?
The Holy Spirit
1Jn.3:24; Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
1Jn4:4 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”.
The One who is in you (the Holy Spirit) is the greater one.
There is no shortage of things to worry about; no shortage of things to hurt and distract you, and even destroy you.
Soooo What can we do?
Scripture: Mark 10:27
Jesus was blunt: "No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it." MSG
In our own power we can do nothing; (except) make the decision to give it All to God and let Him tell you what moves to make to overcome. He has the power and the knowledge that we need.
One thing He doesn’t have is your will!
The instant you decide to turn it all over to Him, it becomes His problem to solve, not yours. And He is the Greater One.
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