John 15:3
3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
Take full advantage of going to services to hear the woord.. or bible studies.. or just speaking the word to one another
so by studying, listening tothe word.. anytime we encounterthe word.. we are being cleansed..and the nonproductive branches are being cut off.. so that we can be even moreproductive.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Abiding Equals Fruit
John 15
Galatians 5:22-23New King James Version (NKJV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
New King James Version (NKJV)
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
The Battle Rages On
The Battle Rages On
You might not be aware of it.... but there is a battle going on all around you. I dare to say that the battle even crosses over the boarder of your skin and there are skirmishes right inside your own personal space.
Now.. I would dare to say that most of us don't deal with the "big" battles of darkness such as stealing, killing, drugs, sex to name a few. But we are still being assaulted from every angle just the same. We just might not recognize it as an assault.
Paul told us what the domain of God was.. in Romans 14:17. He said it was righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. Wherever the Kingdom of God is in control.. this is what it looks like.
So... let me ask you this. What is reigning in your life? If it is not righteousness (that is right relationship with God), peace and joy. then you my friend are under attack.. and I might say... under seige.
Webster defines seige as: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Hmmmmm. sound or FEEL familiar?
So, it is probably safe to say that you are involved in an outright war. Still you might say.. but.. it is only a small thing.... nothing like the BIG battles of stealing, killing, etc.. but our enemy is sly.. He knows that...... if he can wear you down from these small little battles.. and separate you from the Father.... and then separate you from your brothers and sisters.. that THEN..... he can then start battling you on the BIGGER fronts.... and ultimately destroy your life.
A worry here..... a doubt there..... not dealt with... will cause a separation in your heart towards God and His church. Then.. from there...hatred, bitterness, addiction, anxiety.... and the battles are endless.
How do I know? Well.... I would like to say that I have seen it in so many other people.... BUT!!!!! I have experienced it first hand. Many years I suffered assault from the enemy with THE BIG BATTLES. But, looking back... it started with the small assaults.
Don't ignore the small little assaults and insults from the enemy. A small doubt... a little grudge. don't put up with it!!!! Get rid of it.
I could write pages on methods of warfare.. but the #1 way to combat this? A frequent conversation with God. I know that this is difficult..... We have to discipline ourselves to do this. Set your watch, phone, timer.. to go off every hour to remind us to have a conversation with God. After months of practicing that.. then set the timer for every 30 minutes.
1 Peter 5:8 says Be sober, be vigilant; because[a] your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Let me paraphrase... Hey!!! Wake up!!! Watch out!!! Set your alarm on your phone to remind yourself to do this. because.. your enemy is studying you and trying to figure out anyway he can to destroy you... He does not rest.
Set that alarm. Keep a constant conversation going with God. If you feel fear. If you feel anxiety.... realize that the enemy is up to his trickery again!
So... let me ask you this. What is reigning in your life? If it is not righteousness (that is right relationship with God), peace and joy. then you my friend are under attack.. and I might say... under seige.
Webster defines seige as: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Hmmmmm. sound or FEEL familiar?
So, it is probably safe to say that you are involved in an outright war. Still you might say.. but.. it is only a small thing.... nothing like the BIG battles of stealing, killing, etc.. but our enemy is sly.. He knows that...... if he can wear you down from these small little battles.. and separate you from the Father.... and then separate you from your brothers and sisters.. that THEN..... he can then start battling you on the BIGGER fronts.... and ultimately destroy your life.
A worry here..... a doubt there..... not dealt with... will cause a separation in your heart towards God and His church. Then.. from there...hatred, bitterness, addiction, anxiety.... and the battles are endless.
How do I know? Well.... I would like to say that I have seen it in so many other people.... BUT!!!!! I have experienced it first hand. Many years I suffered assault from the enemy with THE BIG BATTLES. But, looking back... it started with the small assaults.
Don't ignore the small little assaults and insults from the enemy. A small doubt... a little grudge. don't put up with it!!!! Get rid of it.
I could write pages on methods of warfare.. but the #1 way to combat this? A frequent conversation with God. I know that this is difficult..... We have to discipline ourselves to do this. Set your watch, phone, timer.. to go off every hour to remind us to have a conversation with God. After months of practicing that.. then set the timer for every 30 minutes.
1 Peter 5:8 says Be sober, be vigilant; because[a] your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Let me paraphrase... Hey!!! Wake up!!! Watch out!!! Set your alarm on your phone to remind yourself to do this. because.. your enemy is studying you and trying to figure out anyway he can to destroy you... He does not rest.
Set that alarm. Keep a constant conversation going with God. If you feel fear. If you feel anxiety.... realize that the enemy is up to his trickery again!
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Are You Like Me?
Are you like me?
The other day, I was talking to a friend. I asked him this question. To me, the presence of God is a tangible thing. It is like the blood flowing through my veins. I can't see it.... but I need it. If it gets low or sluggish.... I would definitely feel the difference in my every day life.
The same with God's presence. From day to day the awareness of His presence changes. Sometimes even from hour to hour. But, in my life... it is the thing that I need the most. It is the thing that I no longer am satisfied with going without it.
I can have all the comforts of this world and still be discontent (and down right grouchy, mean, depressed, etc) if I am not aware of God's presence.
On the other hand, if I am aware of God's presence in my life.... I am content and satisfied.
My friend agreed readily. It is funny.. These are some of the thoughts I ponder. Most of the time, I think I am the only one to think like this so.. I don't discuss it. I keep it to myself But after talking to my friend about this... I decided there must be others who think like this as well..
Are you one of them? Please add your thoughts. Thanks!
The other day, I was talking to a friend. I asked him this question. To me, the presence of God is a tangible thing. It is like the blood flowing through my veins. I can't see it.... but I need it. If it gets low or sluggish.... I would definitely feel the difference in my every day life.
The same with God's presence. From day to day the awareness of His presence changes. Sometimes even from hour to hour. But, in my life... it is the thing that I need the most. It is the thing that I no longer am satisfied with going without it.
I can have all the comforts of this world and still be discontent (and down right grouchy, mean, depressed, etc) if I am not aware of God's presence.
On the other hand, if I am aware of God's presence in my life.... I am content and satisfied.
My friend agreed readily. It is funny.. These are some of the thoughts I ponder. Most of the time, I think I am the only one to think like this so.. I don't discuss it. I keep it to myself But after talking to my friend about this... I decided there must be others who think like this as well..
Are you one of them? Please add your thoughts. Thanks!
Monday, June 15, 2015
Title could be: Footnotes.... You are God's Bragbook
Concepts:
1. Jesus is the Author and Finisher or our faith.
2. We are colaborers with Christ.
3. All of our days are already numbered
4. In all your ways acknowledge HIm and he will direct your steps...
Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
5. So our book is written.. but i think when we stray.. then there are added footnotes.. with exlanations how god got us out his mess.. etc
6. David saying
1. Jesus is the Author and Finisher or our faith.
2. We are colaborers with Christ.
3. All of our days are already numbered
4. In all your ways acknowledge HIm and he will direct your steps...
Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
5. So our book is written.. but i think when we stray.. then there are added footnotes.. with exlanations how god got us out his mess.. etc
6. David saying
Psalm 139:17-18 the vast thoughts about us from god.. more than the sands of the sea.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
God Does Not Have Favorites
Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
I need to get back to realizing that what God is doing in me, that He wants to do in everyone.
WEe all have to go through things. God doesn't do turn to us. But He allows them so that our hearts stay tender. We stay humble becuase pride and haughtiness will totally destroy and shipwreck us
I need to get back to realizing that what God is doing in me, that He wants to do in everyone.
WEe all have to go through things. God doesn't do turn to us. But He allows them so that our hearts stay tender. We stay humble becuase pride and haughtiness will totally destroy and shipwreck us
Thursday, June 11, 2015
God is THE SOURCE!!! Nothing else!!!
9/11/15 Kevin, the #1 goal of your life is to have God as your source and for you to live out of that source. Not just in your quiet time.. but a constant awareness. (the source of your happiness has been this..and the cause of your heartbreak has been when you have neglected this)
One of my life verses is this:
Jeremiah 17 starting in verse 5
One of my life verses is this:
Jeremiah 17 starting in verse 5
“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,
who draws strength from mere flesh
and whose heart turns away from the Lord.
6 That person will be like a bush in the wastelands;
they will not see prosperity when it comes.
They will dwell in the parched places of the desert,
in a salt land where no one lives.
who draws strength from mere flesh
and whose heart turns away from the Lord.
6 That person will be like a bush in the wastelands;
they will not see prosperity when it comes.
They will dwell in the parched places of the desert,
in a salt land where no one lives.
7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”
9 The heart is deceitful above all things
and beyond cure.
Who can understand it?
and beyond cure.
Who can understand it?
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