Just be real. The world is already full of phonies and fakes. In fact, we have too many impostors. The Bible says in the gospel of John that God is looking for people who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. In other words, real worship requires being real with God.
There are too many people playing games with the Lord. In the clubs, listening to the wrong music, and so on. It's time to get real with God.
God wants all of us. Not just parts of us. Not even most of us. Jesus paid the full price. So He's entitled to full possession. But we must surrender ALL to Him.
No more games. No more fooling around on God. Get real. Be real.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Expectation
Expect to see the goodness of the Lord. Now. Not just in the great by and by. Expect to see God's glory. If you expectation is somewhere else, expect disappointment.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. That includes yourself. It is ok to have self-confidence but don't go overboard. When you know who you are and who you are not, that helps you to have the right kind of confidence.
Make sure you have confidence in God's ability. You'll know that God's got your back. He can take it when things are rough in our lives. It really isn't a big deal. He knows He is the Almighty God. There is nothing too hard for our God. So expect the best in every situation.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. That includes yourself. It is ok to have self-confidence but don't go overboard. When you know who you are and who you are not, that helps you to have the right kind of confidence.
Make sure you have confidence in God's ability. You'll know that God's got your back. He can take it when things are rough in our lives. It really isn't a big deal. He knows He is the Almighty God. There is nothing too hard for our God. So expect the best in every situation.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Promotion
Promotion comes from the Lord. Not because of your so-called good looks. Not because of your so-called talents. The Lord. That's where promotion comes from. So we humble ourselves and acknowledge who God is in our lives.
The Bible tells us to work as unto the Lord. In other words, work like God is your boss or supervisor. Do you give an honest day's work? I've heard my Pastor say that when many people get a job, they stop looking for work. Are you someone like that? I pray not!
Don't be a complainer either. If there's a problem, pray about it. Give it to the Lord. But stop complaining. God is able to change things for you. Who's going to promote a lazy, complaining person? So if want to be promoted, seek to please God, not people.
The Bible tells us to work as unto the Lord. In other words, work like God is your boss or supervisor. Do you give an honest day's work? I've heard my Pastor say that when many people get a job, they stop looking for work. Are you someone like that? I pray not!
Don't be a complainer either. If there's a problem, pray about it. Give it to the Lord. But stop complaining. God is able to change things for you. Who's going to promote a lazy, complaining person? So if want to be promoted, seek to please God, not people.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Did God Say That?
Did God tell you to quit? Did God tell you that it's over? Did He say there's no hope? Did He say "What's the use"?
These sound like things the devil would say to you. If so, don't listen to the devil. He's a liar, you know. You don't give a liar the time of day. Pay attention to the Word of God. You really want to win in life? Pay close attention to what the Lord has to say.
He's Alpha and Omega. He has the first say about your life and the last say. The best thing to do is allow God's Word to reign supreme in your life. If God didn't say it, don't believe it. What He says leads us to victory. So ask yourself, "Did God say that?"
These sound like things the devil would say to you. If so, don't listen to the devil. He's a liar, you know. You don't give a liar the time of day. Pay attention to the Word of God. You really want to win in life? Pay close attention to what the Lord has to say.
He's Alpha and Omega. He has the first say about your life and the last say. The best thing to do is allow God's Word to reign supreme in your life. If God didn't say it, don't believe it. What He says leads us to victory. So ask yourself, "Did God say that?"
Sunday, August 16, 2009
God's Love
God's love is a wonderful thing. In fact, we should have more confidence in His love than in His power. Every once in awhile we need to remind ourselves of this fact afresh.
I believe the devil wants to create a doubt relative to God's love for us. According to 1 John 4:17-19, perfect love casts out fear. If we are settled in God's love, we know He's got our back. That's very good news.
It's good to know that God is in love with us. Man's love is fickle. But know that God's love never fails. It never changes. Let us rest in His love like never before. Embrace His love afresh. God loves you. Perfect.
I believe the devil wants to create a doubt relative to God's love for us. According to 1 John 4:17-19, perfect love casts out fear. If we are settled in God's love, we know He's got our back. That's very good news.
It's good to know that God is in love with us. Man's love is fickle. But know that God's love never fails. It never changes. Let us rest in His love like never before. Embrace His love afresh. God loves you. Perfect.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Yes and Amen
The promises of God are "yes" and "amen" according to 2 Cor. 1:20. They are not "maybe" or "might". Praise God we can take them to the bank, as it were. Yes. Amen. So be it. I am personally working on getting this down on the inside of me.
If God has promised something, we can look for Him to bring it to past in due season. With God, there's always a fullness of time, a due season.
As the hymn says, we need the grace to trust Him more. We must. I know that "I" must, can't speak for no one else. We have to know that He's got this. We just have to trust His timing. Thank God for the grace to trust Him more. We all need this kind of grace. Yes and amen to that.
If God has promised something, we can look for Him to bring it to past in due season. With God, there's always a fullness of time, a due season.
As the hymn says, we need the grace to trust Him more. We must. I know that "I" must, can't speak for no one else. We have to know that He's got this. We just have to trust His timing. Thank God for the grace to trust Him more. We all need this kind of grace. Yes and amen to that.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Witness
Mark my words: The same people who are trying to witness your fall will be the same people to witness your rise in God. Want proof? Ask Daniel. Ask the Three Hebrew Boys. The same people who were trying to witness their fall, God caused them to witness their rise.
Go on about your business, as it were. God will show them something to where they'll witness the power and goodness of God in your life. God will do this thing! You follow God. Serve the Lord. Praise His wonderful Name. It won't be you. It'll be the God IN you doing this.
You give Him the glory in advance. Give praise to His wonderful and awesome Name. Your enemies are about to be subpoenaed to witness the glory of God in YOUR life. Just know, your enemies have been served.
Go on about your business, as it were. God will show them something to where they'll witness the power and goodness of God in your life. God will do this thing! You follow God. Serve the Lord. Praise His wonderful Name. It won't be you. It'll be the God IN you doing this.
You give Him the glory in advance. Give praise to His wonderful and awesome Name. Your enemies are about to be subpoenaed to witness the glory of God in YOUR life. Just know, your enemies have been served.
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