The Lighted Path
Doing God’s Word generates the lighted path;forsaking His Word defaults to wayward darkness. Either way, the Truth stands with Judgment. Psalm 119:105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Proverbs 2:13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the...
Good deeds vs True Rewards
Many believe good deeds will garner rewards; but true rewards are forged by actions of distinction through the power of obedience. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder...
The Power of Submission
JOURNAL NOTES The Power of Submission Gen 3:16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. desire teshûqâhStrong’s Definition: From H7783 in...
Decisions
Decisions are a necessary part of life; making right ones, no matter how small they may seem, is profoundly critical. Spiritual maturity is putting away emotions and making decisions based on God’s Word alone. This is how to delight in the Creator; it is then that He grants the...
Its not happenstance
Achievement requires commitment;Knowing God demands diligence; Neither is procured through happenstance. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Genesis 15:1 After these...
Wisdom: don’t be deceived
The knowledgeable quickly dismiss the simple; but God uses the foolish to confound the wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 1 Corinthians 3:19 For...
Commitment & Diligence
Achievement requires commitment;Knowing God demands diligence; Neither is procured through happenstance. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Genesis 15:1 After these...
Grace: what is it exactly?
We are saved by grace; so understanding the definition of grace is if the utmost importance. Many define grace as “God’s favor” and rightly so, but it doesn’t end there. Peter says it is “manifold;” grace has multiple meanings. In the definition of grace is: “…especially the divine influence...
Giving and Receiving
All seems to go well for some; could it be that they are exercising giving, both physically and spiritually? The return on giving is both physical and spiritual as well; and far beyond any return received by man’s standards. 2Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly...
Light vs. Darkness
“I will overtake them,” Darkness thought, “I will cause them to stumble and oppress them; and they will die and be mine forever.” But the Light loved them, and became dim that they might share the Light. Then Light returned to it’s full power and drove out the Darkness...