Do you ever meditate or ponder on your relationship with the Father Jesus referred to as His Father over 150 times and as our Father over 30 times?
Jesus instructed us to pray this way: "Our Father, Who art in heaven...." This title has become so common in the church today that we rarely perceive its real significance. Many of us relate God to our earthly fathers which is alright until we equate His love and care to the flaws of our earthly fathers. Some of us can't wait for that opportune moment when we will be free and indepent of Him just like a fourteen year-old eagerly waits for his eighteenth birthday!
If we really took time to know our Loving Father God as Jesus wants us to; if we tried to understand the affectionate "Abba Father" Paul refers to in Romans 8:15, if we had a glimpse of the kind, gentle, loving nature of our God (1 Jn. 4:8), we would yearn to be in His presence and seek every oportunity to stay in His secret place and enjoy every moment of our life with Him.
This relationship goes beyond any human relationship we could ever have here on this earth. It is a relationship of belonging to the Father, who loves us because we are His.
Why don't you ask the Holy Spirit to fully reveal Him to you. He will show you how to run to Him, drop all pretense and formality, and take your place of a favored, blessed child."
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Submit to the Holy Spirit
Father God, in the name of Jesus I thank You that I shall prosper and be in health even as my soul prospers. I trust in You Lord with all my heart and I do not lean on my own understanding but in all my ways I acknowledge You. I submit myself to Your Word which exposes, sift, analyzes and judges the very thoughts and purposes of my heart. I constantly renew my mind listen to the Holy Spirit as He directs my path. Amen.
3 John 2, Proverbs 3:5
"For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the [a]breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart." Hebrews 412 AMPLIFIED BIBLE
3 John 2, Proverbs 3:5
"For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the [a]breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart." Hebrews 412 AMPLIFIED BIBLE
Friday, March 5, 2010
The Spirit gives life
"It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver]; the flesh conveys no benefit whatever [there is no profit in it]. The words (truths) that I have been speaking to you are spirit and life." AMP
Let the Holy Spirit be your health mentor.
Let the Holy Spirit be your health mentor.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Are you weighed down by guilt?
Even after trusting Christ to save us, most Christians still experience spiritual defeat. One of the mistakes we make is trying to carry the burdens which Jesus already took.
Do you constantly feel guilty about your past? The devil is trying to derail you from your new journey. Remind him and yourself that you are the righteousness of God. Jesus took all your sins and even carried your infirmities.
But if it is a habitual sin, you do need to address the problem. Repent. Committing sin knowingly is exploiting God’s grace. But fear not.
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Each new day ask the Holy Spirit to help you follow Him more closely as you meditate on the Word and walk in faith.
“Now, all glory to God, who is able to keep you from stumbling, and who will bring you into his glorious presence innocent of sin and with great joy.”
Jude 1:24 NLT
Always remember your righteousness is Jesus Christ himself, the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Do you constantly feel guilty about your past? The devil is trying to derail you from your new journey. Remind him and yourself that you are the righteousness of God. Jesus took all your sins and even carried your infirmities.
But if it is a habitual sin, you do need to address the problem. Repent. Committing sin knowingly is exploiting God’s grace. But fear not.
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Each new day ask the Holy Spirit to help you follow Him more closely as you meditate on the Word and walk in faith.
“Now, all glory to God, who is able to keep you from stumbling, and who will bring you into his glorious presence innocent of sin and with great joy.”
Jude 1:24 NLT
Always remember your righteousness is Jesus Christ himself, the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
God wants the best for you
Lev 19:24-25
"But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the LORD withal.
And in the fifth year shall ye eat of the fruit thereof, that it may yield unto you the increase thereof: I am the LORD your God."
In verse 23, the children of Israel were instructed to wait three years before they even considered the fruit from the trees they planted.
As I was reading these verses this morning, I realized how far we have diverted from God’s original plan for our health and increase. I know some of you are ready to argue the fact that we are no longer under the law and I agree with you entirely. But don't forget that all scripture was inspired by the Holy Spirit for instruction and guidance. Therefore always listen to the Holy Spirit as you read and meditate on what He guides you to read.
In this scripture the following two points stood out:
1. Gratitude for what God provides for us. The fruit in the fourth year was set aside for thanksgiving and praise. 'A grateful heart does not complain!'
2. The maturity of the fruit: if we pick our produce before it matures, we interfere with its quality, both the yield and the nutrition of our food is jeopardized.
No wander our food lacks quality nutrients. To our loving Father, a mature apple had to grow its fruit for 4 years before they would be picked. This gave the tree time to produce both quality and quantity. But what do we do today? We fertilizers the soil and spray the tree and the fruits with dangerous chemicals so that we may get the harvest in one year!!!!
Madness isn’t it? Let’s go back to the basics. Back to nature, no tricks,.
When purchasing your produce, choose organic and live longer. God wants the best for you.
"But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the LORD withal.
And in the fifth year shall ye eat of the fruit thereof, that it may yield unto you the increase thereof: I am the LORD your God."
In verse 23, the children of Israel were instructed to wait three years before they even considered the fruit from the trees they planted.
As I was reading these verses this morning, I realized how far we have diverted from God’s original plan for our health and increase. I know some of you are ready to argue the fact that we are no longer under the law and I agree with you entirely. But don't forget that all scripture was inspired by the Holy Spirit for instruction and guidance. Therefore always listen to the Holy Spirit as you read and meditate on what He guides you to read.
In this scripture the following two points stood out:
1. Gratitude for what God provides for us. The fruit in the fourth year was set aside for thanksgiving and praise. 'A grateful heart does not complain!'
2. The maturity of the fruit: if we pick our produce before it matures, we interfere with its quality, both the yield and the nutrition of our food is jeopardized.
No wander our food lacks quality nutrients. To our loving Father, a mature apple had to grow its fruit for 4 years before they would be picked. This gave the tree time to produce both quality and quantity. But what do we do today? We fertilizers the soil and spray the tree and the fruits with dangerous chemicals so that we may get the harvest in one year!!!!
Madness isn’t it? Let’s go back to the basics. Back to nature, no tricks,.
When purchasing your produce, choose organic and live longer. God wants the best for you.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Exploiting God's grace?
Are you eating food you know is not good for your health on the presumption that you are "free". Of course Jesus set you free. Yet Jesus the son of God who was free to do anything never gave in to the devil's enticements in the wilderness or anywhere else for that matter. Instead being led by the Holy Spirit, He used the Word of God to resist the devil. Can we relate His answers to our present circumstances?
When you are led by the Holy Spirit, the devil may quote perfect scripture after scripture but that will not move you. You will know exactly what to say and what to do.
1. Luke 4:3 “If you are the Son of God, command the stone to become bread”. Did Jesus do it? Remember, He turned water into wine. Why didn’t He do it? It was not profitable. Read 1 Corinthians 10:23.
2. Luke 4:6 You may say that you cannot worship the devil but do you know that if you follow his suggestions he becomes your master?
3. Luke 4:5 He took Him to the high mountain and tempted Him to through Himself down. See how the devil quotes these scriptures perfectly? But Jesus would not budge. His answer was: “You shall not tempt the Lord your God.” And the devil departed.
What do you do when the devil or your flesh tempts you to turn God nutritious vegetables into stone? What do you do when he tempts you to eat 5 donuts full of corn syrup as he reminds you that you are free to eat what you want as long as you bless it?
Ah, but look at Like 4:14, “Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee….” You are supposed to convey God’s glory here on earth both physically and spiritually, does your lifestyle help you to do that?
Assess yourself and take a positive step to change. 1 Corinthians 10:23 '"Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive.' NIV
So you are free to eat what you want but still listening to the Holy Spirit will save you a lot of complications.
Jesus is calling us to change. Make the quality decision and be the ambassador He sent you to be!
When you are led by the Holy Spirit, the devil may quote perfect scripture after scripture but that will not move you. You will know exactly what to say and what to do.
1. Luke 4:3 “If you are the Son of God, command the stone to become bread”. Did Jesus do it? Remember, He turned water into wine. Why didn’t He do it? It was not profitable. Read 1 Corinthians 10:23.
2. Luke 4:6 You may say that you cannot worship the devil but do you know that if you follow his suggestions he becomes your master?
3. Luke 4:5 He took Him to the high mountain and tempted Him to through Himself down. See how the devil quotes these scriptures perfectly? But Jesus would not budge. His answer was: “You shall not tempt the Lord your God.” And the devil departed.
What do you do when the devil or your flesh tempts you to turn God nutritious vegetables into stone? What do you do when he tempts you to eat 5 donuts full of corn syrup as he reminds you that you are free to eat what you want as long as you bless it?
Ah, but look at Like 4:14, “Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee….” You are supposed to convey God’s glory here on earth both physically and spiritually, does your lifestyle help you to do that?
Assess yourself and take a positive step to change. 1 Corinthians 10:23 '"Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive.' NIV
So you are free to eat what you want but still listening to the Holy Spirit will save you a lot of complications.
Jesus is calling us to change. Make the quality decision and be the ambassador He sent you to be!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Christmas proclaims God's everlasting unfailing love
"For unto us a child is born , unto us a son is given : and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor , The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
Christmas is the holiday of hope. No matter what you are going through. Jesus the Son of God made a way for you and me to be victorious.
Whenever I think of Christmas, Jeremiah 31:3-4 leaps within my spirit: “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built....”
Meditate on God's love.
Christmas is the holiday of hope. No matter what you are going through. Jesus the Son of God made a way for you and me to be victorious.
Whenever I think of Christmas, Jeremiah 31:3-4 leaps within my spirit: “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built....”
Meditate on God's love.
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