"I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the Living.
Wait for the Lord;Be strong, and let your heart take courage: Yes, wait for the Lord" Psalm 27:13&14 Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God,... keeping His covenant of love to .... those who love Him.
- There are certain things that we can know for sure. - The one is that God is God. - The other is that God is faithful. - He keeps His covenant of love to those who love Him. PRAYER: Lord, thank You for these things that I can be sure of. The knowledge that You are faithful and true to Your promises gives me the confidence to trust You. Amen. Enjoy your Tuesday. Regards Pastor Andrew & Vanessa Roebert ALIVE TO GOD Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.alivetogod.com P O Box 32190, Glenstantia, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa God can do all things. Mat 19:26
Nature is God's workshop. The sky is his resume. The universe is his calling card. You want to know who God is? See what he has done. You want to know his power? Take a look at his creation. Curious about his strength? Pay a visit to his home address: 1 Billion Starry Sky Avenue. He is untainted by the atmosphere of sin, unbridled by the time line of history, unhindered by the weariness of the body. What controls you doesn't control him. What troubles you doesn't trouble him. What fatigues you doesn't fatigue him. Is an eagle disturbed by traffic? No, he rises above it. Is the whale perturbed by a hurricane? Of course not, he plunges beneath it. Is the lion flustered by the mouse standing directly in his way? No, he steps over it. How much more is God able to soar above, plunge beneath, and step over the troubles of the earth! The Great House of God (by: Max Lucado) Here is your word for today:
Daniel 11:32 But the people who know their God shall be strong and do great things. - These words were written at a very difficult time. - However, the people of God came out strong in the face of difficulty. - Knowing God, when confronted with challenges, brings opportunity! - An opportunity to stand firm and do great things for God! PRAYER: Lord, knowing You is the greatest joy that I could ever know. I want to know You more! As a result of knowing You, I will be strong and be able to achieve those things You have prepared for me! Amen. Enjoy this new day! Regards Pastor Andrew & Vanessa Roebert ALIVE TO GOD Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.alivetogod.com P O Box 32190, Glenstantia, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly. Colossians 1:29
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
Think how well pleased God is with us when we take full advantage of the great beneficial Gift He gave us. His beloved Son Jesus Christ.
You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your care you watched over my life. Job 10:12
Discipline is easy for me to swallow. Logical to assimilate. Manageable and appropriate. But God's grace? Anything but. Examples? How much time do you have? David the psalmist becomes David the voyeur, but by God's grace becomes David the psalmist again. Peter denied Christ before he preached Christ. Zacchaeus, the crook. The cleanest part of his life was the money he'd laundered. But Jesus still had time for him. The thief on the cross: hell-bent and hung-out-to-die one minute, heaven-bound and smiling the next. Story after story. Prayer after prayer. Surprise after surprise. Seems that God is looking more for ways to get us home than for ways to keep us out. I challenge you to find one soul who came to God seeking grace and did not find it. I woke up this morning and knew that today,
The sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. As I stepped outside, Rain fell upon my head. My car wouldn't start so I walked to school instead. I forgot all of my assignments I failed all of my tests. I dropped my head in disgust and asked the Lord for one request. 'Lord, why is it that things won't go my way?' He gently replied, 'Dear child it is because you didn't thank me yesterday. I woke you up and enabled you to see the sun again. I gave you shelter, protected your family, and even let you make a new friend. I blessed you far greater than I ever had before. But you were too busy to thank me once more. You didn't feel sick because I maintained your health. You had money in your pocket because I maintained your wealth. You had shoes on you feet and clothes to wear, too. You had plenty of food to eat, and what did you do? You ignored me and went about your tasks. But when you wanted something you never hesitated to ask. I was there when you needed me and that wasn't too long ago. But when things started going your way, it was me you did not know. As if that weren't enough, I provided our favorite luxuries. This was something I didn't have to do-they weren't even necessities. And when it was time to get on your knees and show your gratitude, You decided that after such a fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood. So I decided to give you just a little test. To show you how it would feel to stop being blessed.' I began to realize what the Lord was saying. And when I got home, I fell to my knees and started praying. He said, 'My child, you have learned and you know I do forgive. But remember to remember this day as long as you shall live. I love filling your life with joy, and your pain I'll alleviate it. But just a simple thank you would show how much you appreciate it.' |
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