Psalm 40:2
He drew me up from the pit of destruction, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. - God is the restorer. - No matter how deep or dark the situation is, God can turn it around. - He wants to lift you up and establish you. - He wants to bring you to a place of confidence and security. PRAYER: Lord, lift me up, I pray. Restore my life and enable me to walk on secure and solid ground. Amen. Have a wonderful weekend. Kind 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 Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue; God's voice is its most essential part. Listening to God's voice is the secret of the assurance that He will listen to mine. --Andrew Murray
We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God. - St. Francis De Sales
The LORD hates those who tell lies but is pleased with those who keep their promises. Pro 12:22 Our Master has a strict honor code. From Genesis to Revelation, the theme is the same: God loves the truth and hates deceit. In 1Co 6:9-10 Paul lists the type of people who will not inherit the kingdom of God. The covey he portrays is a ragged assortment of those who sin sexually, worship idols, take part in adultery, sell their bodies, get drunk, rob people, and—there it is--lie about others. Such rigor may surprise you. You mean my fibbing and flattering stir the same heavenly anger as adultery and aggravated assault? Apparently so… Why the hard line? Why the tough stance? For one reason: dishonesty is absolutely contrary to the character of God. Just Like Jesus (by: Max Lucado) Die Tsjeggiese denker, Vitezslav Gardavsky vertel in sy boek God is not yet dead, die grootste bedreiging wat die mensdom in die gesig staar is dat baie mense sterf nog lank voordat hulle hul laaste asem uitblaas. Hy praat van ‘n “premature death”, daardie dood wat binne in mense se siel plaasvind. Een of ander groot krisis knak party mense se lewenslus. Daarna verander hulle in lewende dooies. Hulle strompel dan maar net voort van die een vaal dag na die ander.
Op ‘n dag gee die profeet Elia moed op daar in 1 Konings 19. Hy gaan lê in die woestyn onder ‘n bos en wag om te sterf terwyl koningin Isebel se soldate op sy hakke is. Toe daag daar ‘n engel by hom op. Pleks dat die engel hom egter kom begrawe, bring hy hemelse lewenskos vir die lang reis vorentoe. God laat ons nooit toe om op te hou met leef voordat ons uurglas fisies leeggeloop het nie. Daarom dat Hy graag vir moeë geloofsreisigers ‘n ekstra porsie lewenskos kom uitdeel. Sien joune vandag raak. Daar is regtig nuwe hemelse manna op jou eie voorstoep. Daar is vandag meer as genoeg hemelse feeskos vir jou. Eet dit en begin leef. No one who is dishonest will live in my house; no liars will stay around me. Psa 101:7 More than once I've heard people refer to the story [of Ananias and Sapphira] with a nervous chuckle and say, "I'm glad God doesn't still strike people dead for lying." I'm not so sure he doesn't. It seems to me that the wages of deceit is still death. Not death of the body, perhaps, but the death of: a marriage—Falsehoods are termites in the trunk of the family tree. a conscience—The tragedy of the second lie is that it is always easier to tell than the first. a career—Just ask the student who got booted out for cheating or the employee who got fired for embezzlement if the lie wasn't fatal… We could also list the deaths of intimacy, trust, peace, credibility, and self-respect. But perhaps the most tragic death that occurs from deceit is our [Christian] witness. The court won't listen to the testimony of a perjured witness. Neither will the world. Just Like Jesus (by: Max Lucado) I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. - Abraham Lincoln
Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed, because we can trust God to do what he promised. Heb 10:23 Your disappointments too heavy? Read the story of the Emmaus-bound disciples. The Savior they thought was dead now walked beside them. He entered their house and sat at their table. And something happened in their hearts. "It felt like a fire burning in us when Jesus talked to us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us" (Luk 24:32 ). Next time you're disappointed, don't panic. Don't give up. Just be patient and let God remind you he's still in control. It ain't over till it's over. He Still Moves Stones (by: Max Lucado) Growing can be painful. For example, some children have "growing pains" because of their rapid growth. This can also be true spiritually. Specifically, God may stretch you by putting uncomfortable circumstances in your life. Why? He uses the hard times to stretch your faith, your patience, and your love. This stretching is what causes growth: "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all" (2 Corinthians 4:17). In other words, God uses the difficult circumstances in your life to cause you to grow closer to Him. If you look back over your life, you'll probably notice that the times you grew the most spiritually were often the times that were the most difficult. If, however, you fight against the hard circumstances in your life, then you will never fully grow up. So, instead of fighting against life, take the advice of James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Decide to press on and go through so that your faith may grow. Go through the hard times in life trusting God, and then you will grow to be "mature and complete, not lacking anything." Father, growing up is not easy, and thank You Jesus that You understand. Help me to grow in You as I grow Spiritually - to be more like You, and help me to overcome the difficult times with You by my side. In Jesus' Name. Alles kan in 'n oogwink verander.
Want God werk op vreemde wyses. Sy wil is nie ons wil nie. Sy gedagtes is nie ons gedagtes nie. Sy tyd is nie ons tyd nie. Daarom moet jy: Diep dink Saggies praat Baie liefhê Vriendelik wees Gereeld lag Blymoedig gee Opreg bid Hard werk Voluit lewe. Want elkeen wat goed lewe, Lewe lank want ons lewenstyd word nie bereken In jare, dae of ure nie. Onthou veral: Vreugde selfs liefde, Sterf as jy dit nie vertroetel Daarom is dit nou tyd dat ons Met sagte hande aan mekaar begin vat Met sagte oë na mekaar begin kyk Met sagte tonge met mekaar praat en 'n daaglikse dosis lag inkry ! |
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