Job Chapter 27:5 “…till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.”
Integrity: adherence to moral and ethical principles
Job went through a lot. He lost all of his wealth, his children, his servants and his health. His own wife told him to curse God and die (Job 2:9). But through all the pain, the loss and emptiness he never once considered straying from his integrity. The LORD recognized this and mentions it in Job 2:3. What are we going through in our lives? Is it worse than Job? Have we stuck to our integrity? God is always with us, He does not leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). Why at the first sign of adversity do we not run to Him? Throw away our integrity and our testimony? Psalm 46:1 tells us, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” When the trouble comes, when the trials are set before us, when the floods wash us away from our comfort zone; remember God is ready and willing to help and to be our shelter. Never look to man to comfort you and help you during those difficult times. Man will fail, but God cannot. May God give you the peace (Psalm 29:11) and rest (Matthew 11:28) that you need from whatever may be going on in your life. Lean on Him, and you will maintain your integrity as well as be a witness to many others.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
My Redeemer Liveth
Job 19:25 “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:”
It is sad to say, but in the world we live in now, it is really easy to forget who God really is. Life takes over, and before we know it our Christian lifestyle doesn’t look so Christ like. With the internet, DVR and all of the new technology that comes out daily, we have to be on guard to not forget. I have said it before, but I still struggle with it; our focus needs to be on Jesus.
Proverbs 3: 5 tells us that we need to “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;” and verse 6 goes on to say “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” These two verses give us two commandments. First we need to trust God with our whole being, every fiber that makes us human. Secondly we need to always acknowledge God in everything that we do. If we do both of those commandments, then God will direct our path.
The one thing that people tend to forget is that “all means all”. There is no mediocrity here; it is 100% or none at all. This is something that all Christians need to strive for. Take a second, sit back, and contemplate how much control God has on your life. I made a commitment to God last night. I have given everything to Him, and will follow His path. Are you willing to let go? I will pray for everyone to be able to give God the control of their lives. Psalm 78:35 says, “And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.” Lets all remember who God is today, tomorrow and everyday.
It is sad to say, but in the world we live in now, it is really easy to forget who God really is. Life takes over, and before we know it our Christian lifestyle doesn’t look so Christ like. With the internet, DVR and all of the new technology that comes out daily, we have to be on guard to not forget. I have said it before, but I still struggle with it; our focus needs to be on Jesus.
Proverbs 3: 5 tells us that we need to “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;” and verse 6 goes on to say “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” These two verses give us two commandments. First we need to trust God with our whole being, every fiber that makes us human. Secondly we need to always acknowledge God in everything that we do. If we do both of those commandments, then God will direct our path.
The one thing that people tend to forget is that “all means all”. There is no mediocrity here; it is 100% or none at all. This is something that all Christians need to strive for. Take a second, sit back, and contemplate how much control God has on your life. I made a commitment to God last night. I have given everything to Him, and will follow His path. Are you willing to let go? I will pray for everyone to be able to give God the control of their lives. Psalm 78:35 says, “And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.” Lets all remember who God is today, tomorrow and everyday.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
TRUTH
John 16:13 "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."
John 16:14 "He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you."
John 16:15 "All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you."
Spirit : (Strong's G4151 - pneuma ) the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
While an estimated 74 percent of Americans strongly agree that "there is only one true God, who is holy and perfect, and who created the world and rules it today," an estimated 65 percent either strongly agree or somewhat agree with the assertion that "there is no such thing as absolute truth." (Christianity Today, September 16, 1991, p. 48, from George Barna, The Barna Report: What Americans Believe, 1991.)
A) The Holy Spirit will guide us to the truth, not from itself, but what He hears will He tell us (13).
B) The Holy Spirit will receive from Jesus, and then show us (14).
C) Everything that God the Father has, Jesus has also. Therefore, the Holy Spirit can show us all truth. (15)
1) What is truth?
a) God is truth!!! Deut. 32:4; Psalm 31:5; Psalm 33:4; John 14:6
2) Where is truth?
a) Truth is in the Word of God John 1:1,14; John 17:1,17; Col 1:4-6; Eph 1:13
A) Word: (Strong's G3056 – logos) In John, denotes the essential Word of God, Jesus
Christ, the personal wisdom and power in union with God
3) What do we do with the truth?
a) Learn the truth Psalm 25:5; John 8:31-32; 2 Tim 2:15
b) Walk in truth Psalm 25:10; Psalm 86:11
c) Serve God in truth 1 Samuel 12:24; Joshua 24:14
d) Speak the truth Matthew 28:19-20; Proverbs 22:17-21; Acts 26:22-25
The Holy Spirit will teach us what the Bible says. We simply need to have the faith to listen. When you say, “I can’t understand that.” Then you are saying, “God cannot fulfill his scriptures”. Since when are we more intelligent than God? 1 Cor 1:25 tells us that the “foolishness of God is wiser than men”. Why are some limiting God’s power? God has all the answers, we simply need to seek them and allow the Holy Spirit to teach us.
John 16:14 "He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you."
John 16:15 "All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you."
Spirit : (Strong's G4151 - pneuma ) the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
While an estimated 74 percent of Americans strongly agree that "there is only one true God, who is holy and perfect, and who created the world and rules it today," an estimated 65 percent either strongly agree or somewhat agree with the assertion that "there is no such thing as absolute truth." (Christianity Today, September 16, 1991, p. 48, from George Barna, The Barna Report: What Americans Believe, 1991.)
A) The Holy Spirit will guide us to the truth, not from itself, but what He hears will He tell us (13).
B) The Holy Spirit will receive from Jesus, and then show us (14).
C) Everything that God the Father has, Jesus has also. Therefore, the Holy Spirit can show us all truth. (15)
1) What is truth?
a) God is truth!!! Deut. 32:4; Psalm 31:5; Psalm 33:4; John 14:6
2) Where is truth?
a) Truth is in the Word of God John 1:1,14; John 17:1,17; Col 1:4-6; Eph 1:13
A) Word: (Strong's G3056 – logos) In John, denotes the essential Word of God, Jesus
Christ, the personal wisdom and power in union with God
3) What do we do with the truth?
a) Learn the truth Psalm 25:5; John 8:31-32; 2 Tim 2:15
b) Walk in truth Psalm 25:10; Psalm 86:11
c) Serve God in truth 1 Samuel 12:24; Joshua 24:14
d) Speak the truth Matthew 28:19-20; Proverbs 22:17-21; Acts 26:22-25
The Holy Spirit will teach us what the Bible says. We simply need to have the faith to listen. When you say, “I can’t understand that.” Then you are saying, “God cannot fulfill his scriptures”. Since when are we more intelligent than God? 1 Cor 1:25 tells us that the “foolishness of God is wiser than men”. Why are some limiting God’s power? God has all the answers, we simply need to seek them and allow the Holy Spirit to teach us.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Always
Matthew 28:20 "...I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world."
This really touched my soul this morning. To think that God will be with me until the end, no if, and or buts about it. I am not worthy of such dedication. If only I could show such dedication to Him. But in turn it is also a lesson. We call ourselves Christians (which means "Christ like"), so we need to act like them. I learned a very valuable lesson when I was a kid. Things learned must first be external, than internal, than external. Essentially what this is saying is, we learn from the Bible externally (i.e. Church, Bible Study). We then need to allow those principles to enter our heart and take root. Once they have taken root, then they will be shown externally in changes in our lifestyle. Until this cycle has been completed, you will never truly be Christ like. Take a moment today, examine yourself. How much dedication have you been giving to God?
This really touched my soul this morning. To think that God will be with me until the end, no if, and or buts about it. I am not worthy of such dedication. If only I could show such dedication to Him. But in turn it is also a lesson. We call ourselves Christians (which means "Christ like"), so we need to act like them. I learned a very valuable lesson when I was a kid. Things learned must first be external, than internal, than external. Essentially what this is saying is, we learn from the Bible externally (i.e. Church, Bible Study). We then need to allow those principles to enter our heart and take root. Once they have taken root, then they will be shown externally in changes in our lifestyle. Until this cycle has been completed, you will never truly be Christ like. Take a moment today, examine yourself. How much dedication have you been giving to God?
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