“All scripture is given by the inspiration of God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for living” 2 Tim 3:16
Paul said when we keep on beholding the glory of God we are changed into His image. What you behold; you become. Beloved may we develop a habit of reading the word of God so that we may find direction, correction & instruction for living from it. If you ask but why? The following verse says so that a man of God can be perfect wanting nothing! Regards, Lindi. “In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by the books…” Dan 9:2
There is a saying that a person who does not read is not different from the person who cannot read. Beloved if we want to succeed we need to learn from those who have gone before us and have made it. If you are a believer you need to read Christian books, if in management position, married, single, a mother or a father; we need to read books that talk to our current state. Jesus said if you continue in my word then you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. Knowledge; especially of the word of God will set us free. Regards, Lindi. “But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues therein…this man shall be blessed in his deeds” James 1: 25
James says if we look into the law of liberty which is the word of God and continue reading it and applying it in everyday situations we shall be blessed in everything we do. Beloved the word of God is able to cleanse us, liberate us and bring a blessing upon our lives. Lord, in the morning we will seek your face and in the evening we will lay awake in your presence! Regards, Lindi. “You hear my voice in the morning; at sunrise I offer my prayer and wait for your answer.” Ps 5:3
We are learning two things from this verse; firstly, we need to pray in the morning when our minds are still fresh and secondly, wait to hear from God. When you are with the most important person you would prefer that person to talk more than you, the same goes when we fellowship with God we must hear from Him. Beloved we need to develop the ability to hear from God. Regards, Lindi. “And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day..” Gen 3:8
Beloved God rules in the affairs of men, He talks to His children but the question is can we hear Him when we talks? Jesus said my sheep know my voice and the voice of the stranger they will not follow. Oftentimes we are too busy or too loud to hear God’s voice. May we create a cool environment so that we can hear from Him! Regards, Lindi. Call to me and I will answer you; I will tell you wonderful and marvelous things that you know nothing about.” Jer 33:3
Isaiah says that they ways of God are not our ways and that God’s ways are higher than our ways. Beloved our relationship with God should be two way, we call and He will answer. Many of us have been praying and have lost hope because we do not hear from Him. Going forward may we pray and wait for a response because God does talk to his children. Do you want to hear wonderful and marvelous things today? Then don’t just call but wait for the response. “And Simon answered and said unto Him, Master we have toiled all night and have caught nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5
Simon Peter and his crew were experienced fisher men but that day the business was not doing well, they toiled all night and had nothing to show. Peter was almost giving up but said nevertheless at my Master’s command I will let down the net. Beloved maybe you are challenged health-wise, financially, in your marriage, at work, etc hearing from God will help us say irrespective of my challenges and because my Master commanded I will obey, believe and receive my breakthroughs. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God as the other prisoners listened. Act 16:25
Great acts of faith are seldom born out of calm calculation. It wasn't logic that caused Moses to raise his staff on the bank of the Red Sea. It wasn't medical research that convinced Naaman to dip seven times in the river. It wasn't common sense that caused Paul to abandon the Law and embrace grace. And it wasn't a confident committee that prayed in a small room in Jerusalem for Peter's release from prison. It was a fearful, desperate, band of backed-into-a-corner believers. It was a church with no options. A congregation of have-nots pleading for help. And never were they stronger. At the beginning of every act of faith, there is often a seed of fear. In the Eye of the Storm (by: Max Lucado) "I wish for you..."
Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag, Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see, Confidence for when you doubt, Faith so that you can believe, Courage to know yourself, Patience to accept the truth, And love to complete your life. I love to think of nature as an unlimited broad- casting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in. - George Washington Carver
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