Matthew 11:28-29 "28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." 5/5/24
The days are drawing nearer and nearer unto the coming wedding ceremony of our beloved HUSBAND (spiritually speaking, compare Matthew 25). No matter what we face, we can always find rest in HIM. Turn your eyes upon JESUS always. HE loves and saves those who love HIM. See also: John 14:15.
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Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:
but fools despise wisdom and instruction." 5/4/24
Those who truly fear/revere YHVH will love what HE loves and hate what HE hates.
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Philippians 4:19 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." 5/2/24
As Christians, this life is the only hell we'll ever face, whereas the non-Christian, this life (as painful, upsetting, and tragic it can be) is the only "heaven" they'll ever experience. If Job, Stephen, Paul, John the Baptist, nor JESUS HIMSELF could ever give up on the FATHER through all their pain and sufferings and tragedies they faced, then how on earth could we ever possibly consider doing so with what we face? We don't get all of our wants but HE does meet all of our needs. One grain of sand of a lifetime compared to all the rest of the sand on the entire beach and in the entire world, still doesn't compare to the eternity that awaits of no more pain, tears, or sorrow (Revelation 21:4). Don't blow your eternity for the sake of temporary circumstances. See also: "Unanswered Prayers".
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Matthew 6:19-20 "19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:" 5/1/24
At some point something just clicks and you realize you don't want anything this world has to offer anymore.
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Hebrews 2:1 "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip." 4/30/24
It is crucial for each of us to guard the WORD of GOD that has been deposited in our souls, and to build our lives upon it, lest we drift away. Remember, HIS WORD is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105).
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1 Peter 1:15 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;" 4/29/24
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1 Peter 3:15-16 "15 but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 16 having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ." 4/27/24
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Matthew 5:13 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." 4/26/24
Real ministry requires you to love when you're not liked, pray when you want to fight, and treat those right who wrong you.
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Romans 3:31 "Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law." 4/25/24
Keeping the law shows us how to live peaceably with our HEAVENLY FATHER and our neighbor (other people). The first four commandments relate to us loving GOD, while the last six relate to us loving others. This is why JESUS said the whole laws lays upon loving the LORD our GOD with all our heart, soul, and mind (the first and great commandment), and loving our neighbor as ourself (Matthew 22:37-40). If we love HIM, we'll keep HIS commandments (John 14:15).
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Psalm 121:1-2 "1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth." 4/24/24
Seek HIM first, in the good, in the bad, in joy, in sadness, and in every moment. Trust in HIM always, making HIM the greatest desire of your heart.
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James 4:8 "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." 4/23/24
This is an important reminder for the times you may feel distant from GOD. The closer we come to HIM and seek HIM, the closer HE will come to us, and the more we will see HIS SPIRIT around us. Remember what HE says in Jeremiah 29:13, "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Are you truly seeking and putting HIM first?
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Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." 4/22/24
It can be difficult to get through some days, especially when all we see is what is happening around us, but our focus, especially in difficult times should be to set our minds on things above (the things of CHRIST), and not on the things on the earth. For the things of the earth are temporary, whereas the things above are eternal.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." 4/21/24
To fear GOD means to revere GOD. If we truly love HIM, we will keep HIS commandments (John 14:15).
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Revelation 21:4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." 4/20/24
When we get to Heaven, there will be no more tears because we'll all be reunited with GOD and our Christian family/friends/animals (the family of GOD), as all evilness, ungodliness, and corruption will be done away with at that time. As Paul says in Romans 14:8, "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s."
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Psalm 34:18 "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." 4/19/24
The only ONE who can truly satisfy the human heart is the ONE who made it. Seek HIM first and put HIM first always, no matter what; in the good times and in the bad times. After all, GOD never promised days without pain, laughter, sorrow, nor sun without rain but HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way, as HE is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1), our COMFORTER (John 14:18), our LIGHT (John 8:12), our eternal life (John 3:36, John 14:6); HE is our everything.
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Romans 6:11 "Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord." 4/18/24
Life is short, death is sure, sin the cause, but only CHRIST is the cure. Over 170,000 people die every day, don't wait until you're out of time to repent and trust in the LORD JESUS CHRIST, for HE is the only way to everlasting life (John 14:6). See also: "Can We Ever Stop Sinning?"
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Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe." 4/17/24
JESUS is the answer to all life's problems; to emptiness, to struggles, to hopelessness, fear, etc. HE will get you through whatever you are facing if you only run to HIM and follow HIS ways and guidance of HIS SPIRIT (the HOLY SPIRIT). HIS ways will always be in alignment with HIS WORD. 2 Timothy 1:7 also tells us, "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
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Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." 4/16/24
Everything GOD creates is for a purpose and on purpose. You are no accident friend. You're uniquely qualified to fulfill the call of GOD on your life. The more time we spend in prayer along with studying HIS WORD, that call becomes more clearer.
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James 5:11 "Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful (= compassionate, polýsplanchnos in the Greek), and of tender mercy." 4/15/24
Never forget the love our HEAVENLY FATHER has for us in all that HE has gone through to save us. Count your blessings, not your problems. As always, strive to be a blessing to HIM too. See also: John 14:15.
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Proverbs 3:33-35 "33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools." 4/14/24
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Proverbs 18:15 "The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge." 4/13/24
TRUE knowledge comes from studying and reading GOD's WORD, as it not only shows us how to live and overcome this flesh life, it shows us how to prepare for eternity. Proverbs 2:6 says, "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." James 1:5-7 also says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord."
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Proverbs 3:5-7 "5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil." 4/12/24
When the Bible says "do not lean on your own understanding," the Bible is being serious. Your heart is deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), your emotions fluctuate, your understanding does not see the overall big picture (compare to Job 38). GOD never lies (Titus 1:2), GOD never changes (Malachi 3:6), GOD knows all (1 John 3:20). Trust HIM and allow HIS WORD to be your compass and light unto your path (Psalm 119:105). Philippians 4:6-7 says, "6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
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1 Peter 1:24-25 "24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 but the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you." 4/11/24
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Philippians 2:3 "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves." 4/10/24
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Ecclesiastes 7:17 "Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?" 4/9/24
Many people die everyday, not because "GOD wanted them home early", but because of making foolish decisions, foolish lifestyle choices, and from the foolishness of others. Our choices do matter and can sometimes result between life and death. The lukewarm only want to be saved from the consequences of sin, whereas those who are truly Saved and love GOD, want to be saved from sin, and want nothing to do with sin, as they abide in HIM who has conquered sin, and was crucified because of our sins. In all that you do, do as if you're doing it for HIM. HE died (and rose again) for us, the least we can do is live for HIM.
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Isaiah 60:20 "Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended." 4/8/24
CHRIST is the only TRUE LIGHT we will ever need. Reflect HIM and shine for HIM everyday. Just as HE blessed you to wake up, strive to bless HIM in return, as those who make HIS day can bet HE will make theirs. The closer we draw to HIM, the closer HE draws to us (James 4:8).
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2 Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." 4/7/24
True Christians desire and strive to be free from sin, not to sin freely.
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2 Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)" 4/6/24
Faith is not necessarily about everything turning out okay, but rather being okay no matter how things turn out. Perhaps sometimes GOD allows the storm to show us that HE is the only shelter.
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John 16:33 "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." 4/5/24
The circumstances and things of this world are temporary, what happens after this life is eternal. No matter what may come in life, we must keep pursuing the finish line, clinging on to the ONE (CHRIST) who gives us eternal life, where there's no more heartache, tears, sadness, or evil (Revelation 21:4). Remember, satan likes to take what's beautiful and ruin it, whereas GOD likes to take what's ruined and make it beautiful. 1 Timothy 6:12 says "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." See also: Job 23:10.
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1 Peter 4:19 "Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator." 4/4/24
Though GOD is NOT the cause of our pain and suffering, HE sometimes allows it. Perhaps it's to test our faith and whether we'll truly seek the GIVER more than the giving. Perhaps it's to strengthen us, or allow us to connect with others going through the same thing. Sometimes we may never know but what we can know is that better things await for those who love, trust, and obey HIM, even if it's not seen until we get to Heaven. Remember, if Job couldn't give up on the FATHER, and Stephen, Paul, John the Baptists, nor JESUS HIMSELF, through all the horrific sufferings they faced in their lives, then how on earth could any of us ever possibly consider doing so today? Remember, Romans 8:18 says, "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."
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Psalm 63:1-8 "1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 to see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 6 when I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. 7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me." 4/3/24
When we seek and put GOD first, everything else will fall into place at just the right time.
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Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." 4/2/24
GOD's WORD is criticized most by those who read it the least. Remember, GOD is not the author of confusion, but instead peace, comfort, love, and understanding. satan is the author of confusion.
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Isaiah 53:5 "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." 4/1/24
Whenever you feel like giving up, remember, HE was betrayed, broken, tortured, thirsty, tired, bleeding, and nailed to the cross, suffering for over six hours before HIS death, paying a price HE never deserved, all so that we could spend eternity in Heaven with HIM; to whomsoever would believe upon HIM. True love doesn't get any stronger than that.
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