Saturday, 26 July 2014
Thursday, 10 July 2014
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD'S WORD
i. It is fire; Jeremiah 23:29, Jeremiah 20:9
ii. It is living(alive); Hebrews 4:12
iii. It is a sword; Ephesians 6:17
iv. It reveals the intents of the heart. Heb 4:12
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v. It heals; Psalm 107:20
vi. It is full of power; Hebrews 4:12
vii. It sanctifies; John 17:17
viii. It is the sharpest weapon in the universe; Hebrews 4:12
ix. It cleanses us; John 15:3
x. It is a lamp and a light; Psalm 119:105
xi. It is truth; John 17:17
xii. It has the ability to create; Genesis 1:3
xiii. It upholds all things; Hebrews 1:3
xiv. It is established forever; Psalm 119:89
xv. It accomplishes the purpose for which it was sent for: Isaiah 55:11, Jeremiah 1:12
xvi. It illuminates our spirits; Psalm 119:130
xvii. It quickens us; Psalm 119:25,107,154
xviii. It works effectively in those who receive it by faith; 1Thess 2:13
xix. It is a mirror; James 1:23-25
xx. It attracts blessings to its doers; James 1:25
xxi. It is food for the spirit; Deut 8:3
xxii. It transforms our minds; Romans 12:2
xxiii. It has the ability to judge us; John 12:48
ii. It is living(alive); Hebrews 4:12
iii. It is a sword; Ephesians 6:17
iv. It reveals the intents of the heart. Heb 4:12
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v. It heals; Psalm 107:20
vi. It is full of power; Hebrews 4:12
vii. It sanctifies; John 17:17
viii. It is the sharpest weapon in the universe; Hebrews 4:12
ix. It cleanses us; John 15:3
x. It is a lamp and a light; Psalm 119:105
xi. It is truth; John 17:17
xii. It has the ability to create; Genesis 1:3
xiii. It upholds all things; Hebrews 1:3
xiv. It is established forever; Psalm 119:89
xv. It accomplishes the purpose for which it was sent for: Isaiah 55:11, Jeremiah 1:12
xvi. It illuminates our spirits; Psalm 119:130
xvii. It quickens us; Psalm 119:25,107,154
xviii. It works effectively in those who receive it by faith; 1Thess 2:13
xix. It is a mirror; James 1:23-25
xx. It attracts blessings to its doers; James 1:25
xxi. It is food for the spirit; Deut 8:3
xxii. It transforms our minds; Romans 12:2
xxiii. It has the ability to judge us; John 12:48
MAKE THE BEST OUT OF DISAPPOINTMENTS.(CRY O MY FATHER)
Every disappointment from men is an opportunity to book an
appointment with God. We may not understand why this or that happened.
We may not understand why "Peter" denied us when we needed him most. We
may not understand why the "Judas" in our lives betrayed us. People may
dine with you but can betray you at a critical hour. Many do not intend
to disappoint us but it just happens. The flesh is weak I guess.
Many have genuine love for us but they withdraw at the critical hour. Peter undoubtably loved Jesus but he gave in to weakness. When we are disappointed it is another way God is speaking to us. God is trying to tell us "Love them but do not raise your expectations. Do not be offended. Look to Me because I can never fail you".
God uses disappointments to change our spiritual lens. He uses them to rewrite our priorities. Perhaps you love your wife more than Him but she never stays with you when the need arises. Perhaps your boyfriend defines your moods. If he doesnt call or if his tone is not friendly your day becomes gloomy. Understand its not a mistake that they are disappointing you. God told Jacob in Laban's house He had seen all Laban was doing to him(Genesis 31:12). It was never a mistake. When you feel like you are alone in it understand God is training you. He is teaching your hands to war and your fingers to fight. He knows you can do it. He doesnt need Freddy to teach you. He disciplines those He calls sons. If you accept Him as your Father then be prepared to experience more of disappointments from men.
Daddy is trying to kill self love in you. Probably you are the type who needs others to fix your life. Remember He didnt need any man when He was creating you. He is training you to prepare for the Gethsemane experience. If you don't learn now how will you cope when all desert you in Gethsemane. Will you howl and blame because they deserted you in Gethsemane? They wouldn't be at fault but you will because you never prepared yourself for that occasion. God doesnt need an army to escort you before He can work with you. From the onset He wants you to learn man is not dependable, unfaithful so you better look up to Him. That is not to say be suspicious of everyone who comes your way. That is not the love of God because love does not think evil. The truth is see your neighbour's frailties. Understand he is weak without a Saviour and he is subject to the weakness of all men.
Jesus learnt to make good use of disappointments. He didn't blame Peter for his act. Neither did He blame the other 11. He made the most out of it by crying "My Father". He knew if all forsook Him, there was One who was mightier. He was strengthened when He called upon His Father. Today we are heirs of salvation because of that critical decision Daddy made. He didn't say to Peter "you lazy folk what are you doing"? He wasnt offended by Judas' betrayal. He knew what was in man. Stinking evil, weakness.
You may be facing similar challenges. Everyone is accusing you. Your loved ones are selling you for "30 pieces of silver"(unjust purposes). It is time to cry out " O My Father not my will but Your Will". Gethsemane is a path to glory. You may be forsaken but if you can pass that test glory awaits you. Cry out to Him.
Isaiah 45:23
Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God and there is no other.
Glory To Jesus
Many have genuine love for us but they withdraw at the critical hour. Peter undoubtably loved Jesus but he gave in to weakness. When we are disappointed it is another way God is speaking to us. God is trying to tell us "Love them but do not raise your expectations. Do not be offended. Look to Me because I can never fail you".
God uses disappointments to change our spiritual lens. He uses them to rewrite our priorities. Perhaps you love your wife more than Him but she never stays with you when the need arises. Perhaps your boyfriend defines your moods. If he doesnt call or if his tone is not friendly your day becomes gloomy. Understand its not a mistake that they are disappointing you. God told Jacob in Laban's house He had seen all Laban was doing to him(Genesis 31:12). It was never a mistake. When you feel like you are alone in it understand God is training you. He is teaching your hands to war and your fingers to fight. He knows you can do it. He doesnt need Freddy to teach you. He disciplines those He calls sons. If you accept Him as your Father then be prepared to experience more of disappointments from men.
Daddy is trying to kill self love in you. Probably you are the type who needs others to fix your life. Remember He didnt need any man when He was creating you. He is training you to prepare for the Gethsemane experience. If you don't learn now how will you cope when all desert you in Gethsemane. Will you howl and blame because they deserted you in Gethsemane? They wouldn't be at fault but you will because you never prepared yourself for that occasion. God doesnt need an army to escort you before He can work with you. From the onset He wants you to learn man is not dependable, unfaithful so you better look up to Him. That is not to say be suspicious of everyone who comes your way. That is not the love of God because love does not think evil. The truth is see your neighbour's frailties. Understand he is weak without a Saviour and he is subject to the weakness of all men.
Jesus learnt to make good use of disappointments. He didn't blame Peter for his act. Neither did He blame the other 11. He made the most out of it by crying "My Father". He knew if all forsook Him, there was One who was mightier. He was strengthened when He called upon His Father. Today we are heirs of salvation because of that critical decision Daddy made. He didn't say to Peter "you lazy folk what are you doing"? He wasnt offended by Judas' betrayal. He knew what was in man. Stinking evil, weakness.
You may be facing similar challenges. Everyone is accusing you. Your loved ones are selling you for "30 pieces of silver"(unjust purposes). It is time to cry out " O My Father not my will but Your Will". Gethsemane is a path to glory. You may be forsaken but if you can pass that test glory awaits you. Cry out to Him.
Isaiah 45:23
Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God and there is no other.
Glory To Jesus
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