Ears…
Do you have ears to hear? Hearing God’s voice is critical because He says those that know Him, hear Him. The only way to hear His voice is to invest in a relationship with Him by reading, doing, and living His Word; then being still and listening. His voice...
Rewards: how to get them
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 knowledgeable and the foolish
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...
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 things the word of the LORD...
Sometimes obedience is simply keeping your thoughts to yourself.
2Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Proverbs 21:23...
Plan B
Living plan B? Don’t sweat it. Unfortunately, many are living plan B due to addiction, disobedience, deception, etc. But it doesn’t mean plan B cannot be successful or even incorporate parts of the original plan A. David and Bathsheba certainly was not plan A, but he was still called...
If A = B, and A = C, then B = C.
If nothing is impossible with God;And God is Love;then nothing is impossible with Love. Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible1John 4:8 …God is love.1Corinthians 13:8 Love never fails…...
Work
The world uses people to complete work; but God uses work to complete people. Hebrews 13:20-21 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good...
The Heart
“Follow your heart,” they say; but true followers know the heart must be cleaned and renewed; then God leads the way. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew...
All in Vain
“Oh my God!” they say; not understanding that they are acting as God’s enemies and will be held accountable for each instance. Get understanding: Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Psalm 139:20 For they speak against thee wickedly,...