Though there is nothing I can do to ever merit my salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9), I must bear in mind the Scriptural truth that faith and works are naturally coupled together. (i.e. James 2:14-26) I am to place my trust in God while also remaining willing to obey Him. That willingness to obey ought to be compelled by the … [Read more...] about TRUST AND OBEY!
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AVAILABLE!
As hard as you and I might try, we don’t always do things perfectly. However, though the best we can do should be our goal, if nothing but perfection was the requirement we would probably attempt to do very little. Let us remember God used imperfect people to fulfill significant functions. Moses, David, Peter, … [Read more...] about AVAILABLE!
THE FOOD!
Recently a friend and brother in Christ posted: “I try to find the good in every situation. Wait. That was a typo. I meant “food”. I try to find the food in every situation.” It seems quite often, if food is involved, people will come. Sales pitches … [Read more...] about THE FOOD!
WORD DIRECTION! (Part 3 of 3)
We have noted the word of God is to be taken; taken into our own heart and mind and taken to the world. Yesterday we considered be mindful of taking God’s Word into the world by the manner in which we live our daily life in conformity to His Will. Another way in which we take God’s Word to the world is by sharing … [Read more...] about WORD DIRECTION! (Part 3 of 3)
WORD DIRECTION (Part 2 of 3)
As we noted yesterday, the Word of God needs to be taken. But taken where? It is first of all to be personally taken in within ourselves; into our heart and mind so as to properly direct our own life. Having taken God’s Word to heart we are then prepared to take it to the world. Let us consider one of the ways of doing so today, and -- Lord … [Read more...] about WORD DIRECTION (Part 2 of 3)
