Posts by Rebuilders Media (Page 9)
Faith: The engine of life
1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Corinthians 1:24; Galatians 2:16; Revelation 3:20 If we compare our relationship with Christ to a train, we have to allow faith to pull us down the track into a deeper relationship with God. Faith pulls the cars of fact, feeling, joy, discouragement, loneliness—whatever makes up your train of life. But it’s important to remember that faith and fact are like the engine and the coal car; they are never disconnected or interchanged. Jesus announced that he…
Asking God for big things
We ask God to give you a complete understanding of what he wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise with spiritual wisdom. We also pray that you will be strengthened with his glorious power so that you will have all the patience and endurance you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father, who has enabled you to share the inheritance that belongs to God’s holy people, who live in…
Knowing what to Ask Jesus
Psalms 42:1; 51:12; Proverbs 3:6; Isaiah 43:2; John 3:16; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 13:5 Jesus asked the two blind men a specific question: “What do you want me to do for you?” And they responded in a specific manner: “We want our sight.” When Jesus asks you a question, he wants you to respond in a specific way too. But Jesus doesn’t want to be the only one asking questions. There are also some things he wants you to ask him!…
God’s Word in Your Mouth
Isaiah 6:8, 11; Jeremiah 1:6-10; Habakkuk 3:17-18 Shane found Ryan in his bedroom with the curtains drawn and the lights off, obviously experiencing a major hangover. Shane sat on the floor beside the bed and spoke softly. “You look awful!” “Tell me something I don’t know,” Ryan responded. “Someone slipped some ‘X’ in my drink last night. Ohhh. My insides feel like they’ve been ripped apart with a lawn mower.” Shane did not know a lot about “X,” other than…
Facing Life with Certainty
Jeremiah 31:3 KJV The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Alfred was a young man with lots of talents and abilities. He loved to draw and paint 🎨, his gifts for arts were undeniably great but he had anger issues. Often those who knew him felt that he was just always angry at life and everyone. They thought ” if he could…
The Nature Of God
Titus 1:2 KJV In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Of all the things we seek to know, and understand, it is of the Greatest value if we seek to know and understand the Nature of God. Knowing and understanding the Nature of God is the basis of a flourishing Relationship with God. For the extent to which we know Him, to that extent our Faith is Built. Knowing and understanding the…
Consulting the Lord
So David asked the Lord, “Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The Lord replied,“Yes, go ahead. I will certainly give you the victory.”2 Samuel 5:19 Aconsultant is usually someone who has proved, through long experience, that he knows what to do, and who is willing, for a fee, to share his insights with those who seek his help. More experienced and insightful than any human consultant is the Lord. The Lord’s…
Doing Good
Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”Luke 10:36-37 Generally speaking, the typical man in the street dislikes those who come across as “holier-than-thou.” He has little time for “do-gooders,” but he usually has a warm place in his heart for a “good Samaritan.” He likes the idea…
Being a Committed Servant of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:10; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2:21 Let us consider some principles that will help us stay committed to Christ as His Servants and Followers. We are called to take up our Cross ✝️and to Follow Jesus Christ 🙏❤ with all our hearts 💕💞. 1. Realize you have been bought. Remember, he paid for you with his life. You are incredibly valuable to him. 2. Realize you have been branded. God has given you his own special…
Struggles are pathway to Glory
2 Corinthians 10:10; James 1:2-4, 12; 2 Peter 2:9 The wind rushed through Jonny’s sandy blond hair as the 11-year-old boy made his way through the familiar neighborhood streets from school to his house. Just a couple of blocks from home, Johnny found the cocoon of a butterfly. He stared at it for several minutes and made note of where it was so he could keep an eye on it during the next few days. The following week, he noticed…
Honoring Your Parents
Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 1:8-9; 3:1-10; Ephesians 6:1-3 We live in a generation where the Word ” Honor 🎖” seems to have been thrown away. Respect for Authority is considered subservient and children both biological and spiritual appears to think that Grace covers Dishonor to their parents. But the word of God cannot be broken neither can God’s principles change because of Grace or because we live in the 21st century 🙏. This is the first commandment God gave us that…
With God, all things are possible
Wait on the LORD: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:14 KJV Life presents in ways that often challenges the core of who we are and what we stand for. It is an undeniable truth that daily we are confronted with and by situations and circumstances that seems overwhelming. However, one truth that stands out is ” With God all things are possible “. When our faith is truly…