James 2:26 (KJV) For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Faith that does not produce good works, that does not have good works inherent in it, is like a corpse. It is lifeless, inactive, and will soon begin to stink. Is our faith active? Is itContinue reading “DEAD FAITH”
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GOD TEST OUR FAITH
Job 1:11-12 (KJV) But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.Continue reading “GOD TEST OUR FAITH”
FEW ARE CHOSEN
Matthew 22:14 (KJV) For many are called, but few are chosen. The Gospel invitation goes out to all, but only a few show themselves to be actually the chosen to be with God. God humbles us with His everlasting love. He extends an invitation to everyone to be part of His kingdom. Some are tooContinue reading “FEW ARE CHOSEN”
THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND
Matthew 4:17 (KJV) From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. “Kingdom of heaven”– this phrase is found only in Matthew. Mark, Luke, and John all use the similar phrase “kingdom of God”. The teaching about God’s kingdom is a very important one inContinue reading “THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND”
OUR REFUGE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
Psalms 9:9 (KJV) The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. In the meantime, before God arises to judge the whole world, He is the refuge for His people. He will never forsake the person who sincerely seeks Him, never. Let us encourage ourselves with this truthContinue reading “OUR REFUGE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE”
FOLLOW JESUS
What are you most proud of in your life? The thing I’m most proud of was when I decided to follow Jesus. Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
FREE AT LAST
Psalms 116:15-16 (KJV) Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. God lovingly watches over the death of His people. He delights to have them released at last fromContinue reading “FREE AT LAST”
TRUST IN GOD
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Here are three essentials to a walk directed by God – full trust, renunciation of one’s own wisdom, and acknowledging God in everything. Such a walkContinue reading “TRUST IN GOD”
O LORD CORRECT ME
Jeremiah 10:24 (KJV) O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. A person cannot determine what is going to happen to him, and he should not try to direct his own life without God. God is so great that if His anger were against you …Continue reading “O LORD CORRECT ME”
LIGHT IN DARK TIMES
John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. “Thief”– false teachers and unsaved selfish shepherds “steal”, “kill”, and “destroy”. They try to steal the glory that belongs only to God,Continue reading “LIGHT IN DARK TIMES”