Disciples (Page 9)
Right hand man
Genesis 24:1-27 “O Lord, God of my master,” he prayed. “Give me success and show kindness to my master, Abraham. Help me to accomplish the purpose of my journey.”Genesis 24:12 The special assistants of great men become accustomed to being given extraordinary tasks. So they need to be fine men, too. Frequently the great men draw all the attention, and the assistants fit conveniently into the background. Yet without the man behind the scenes, the main man would often have…
The Character and Nature of God
The Character and Nature of God reflects what He does and how He does it. Mercy is the Nature of God that is definitive of His Heart ❤ for All His Creation. God’s Mercy is consistently shown to all who are deserving of His Judgment for His Mercy Endures forever. No matter what you have done, God’s Mercy is available to you if You turn to God. He will forgive because He is Compassionate and will not change because of…
Finding Satisfaction in Life
Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:11-12 Many people believe that if they only had a hundred dollars more each month, they could be financially at ease. They say, “If we can just make it over this hump, we will be satisfied.” But…
God’s Amazing Wonders
I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. Who can forget the wonders he performs?Psalm 111:1-4 God wants us to know him and he has chosen to reveal himself through the Bible, through creation, through his intervention in history, through his work in the…
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…