Posts by Rebuilders Media (Page 7)
Sweet-Smelling Incense
Each evening when [the priest] tends to the lamps, he must again burn incense in the Lord’s presence. This must be done from generation to generation. Do not offer any unholy incense on this altar, or any burnt offerings, grain offerings, or drink offerings.Exodus 30:8-9 The priests in the Old Testament nurtured the tender flame—symbolic of the prayers of the children of Israel—to make sure the fire didn’t smolder and die. They burned only special incense on the altar so…
Waiting on the Lord
Psalms 25:1–28:9 1The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? 2When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 3Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.4The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is…
Faithful Through Adversity
“I hurt with the hurt of my people. I mourn and am overcome with grief.” JER 8:21-22. Many people react differently when tragic things happen to others. And often we forget the admonitions of the Scriptures in such a time. It is imperative we understand the heart of God for us during Adversity and act in ways that reflects the love of God. This story exemplifies often the typical reactions of people, which character here is your natural or typical…
Knowing Your Identity
Psalm 40:8-10, 16-17; Isaiah 45:9-12 One of the most important things in life is finding or knowing your identity. Get to know that the source of your identity, Jesus Christ. Here are some practical tips on discovering who you are. 1. Determine to be real. Pretending to be something you are not will only harm your search for identity. Being real with yourself means that you truly accept the uniqueness of how God created you ( Psalm 139 vs. 12…
There is an end to all of these things
REVELATION 21:3-6. As we think about making changes in our life, overcoming all the challenges we face, dealing with Family Dynamics and all that life may bring, we often may feel overwhelmed. We need to realize the unfailing commitment of God in our lives and families and come to terms that ” God is Able” to do what He has promised. However ,despite the fact that God has promised to do the work we often continue to allow these challenges…
Restoring Trust
The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.Proverbs 20:7 How do you rebuild trust after an affair in a marriage relationship? Or after a difficult breach of Trust in Family Relational Dynamics?. When Trust is broken, it take more than words, or apology to restore the broken Trust. Proving the sincerity of our changed behavior by walking 🚶♀️in integrity is a necessity. People don’t just get over things, they Heal through it and that requires the…
The need for Spiritual Reset
God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 I am not a computer whiz. In fact, one of the most difficult things about starting my own business was leaving behind the help desk—all those smart young people at my former employment who come to my aid whenever I had a computer problem without making me feel like a…
God Answers Yes, No, or Wait
Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years. . . . Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Instantly, the man was healed! John 5:2-5, 8-9 Reflect on this Story: As the result of a diving accident, Joni Eareckson Tada was paralyzed at the age of…
Identity of the Community of the Spirit
Philippians 2:3-4 KJV Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. [4] Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. There are expectations and manner of behaviors that are exclusively designed to be the Identity of the Community of the Spirit. God expects us to act and behave lovingly 💛💛 toward one another and to carry on our services…
Fully Equipped
May the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, all that is pleasing to him. Jesus is the great Shepherd of the sheep by an everlasting covenant, signed with his blood. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 Paul has just asked the Hebrew Christians to pray that he and his followers…
The Christian life is a life of Glory
Ephesians 3:16-19 KJV That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; [17] That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, [18] May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; [19] And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled…
The Sacrifice that is living
“You are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple.” 1 PETER 2:, Rom 12:1-5 When Paul tells us to allow our bodies to be living sacrifices for God, does that literally mean our flesh and bones? With all our bodily nooks and crannies, funny angles, parts that work well and those that don’t work so well? Certainly Paul can’t be talking about chronically pain-filled bodies, can he? Is this the sacrifice he wants us to offer to God as…