OSWALD CHAMBERS
Beware of bartering the Word of God for a more suitable conception of your own.
God will use you. God will bless others through your life.
God is going to use you. He will use your life to bless others, to help others, to be generous to others. He will use you to be His hands and feet. God is preparing you right now even if it doesn’t seem like it! Hang on and step forward in faith!
“It is impossible for a man who is warm to understand one who is cold.” —Alexander Solzhenitzyn
Man (is) appointed mortal sorrow; (but) the Blessed God shall come down teaching (that) His death shall bring (the) despairing rest. Missler, Chuck, “The Gospel in Genesis,
When life overwhelmed her. She learned to breathe. She learned to pray. And she released what she could not resolve to God.
Stop and breathe. Give everything that is broken and is breaking you over to God. He is the Healer. He is love. He will never leave you!
OSWALD CHAMBERS
To those who have had no agony Jesus says, “I have nothing for you; stand on your own feet, square your own shoulders. I have come for the man who knows he has a bigger handful than he can cope with, who knows there are forces he cannot touch; I will do everything for him if he will let Me. Only let a man grant he needs it, and I will do it for him.”
The love of God knows no racial, economic, or sinful boundaries. It had been determined long before, in eternity, that Jesus would meet with this Samaritan woman on that day.
As Christians, we should seek to share the gospel in an authentic, loving, culturally relevant way without compromising the integrity of it. We want to let people know who Jesus is. And we need to care about the people we speak to.
People can tell whether we care. No one is beyond the reach of God, no one should be left out, and no one should be written off.
Are you willing to leave your comfort zone and take the gospel to someone? Are you willing to go to people who are different from you and tell them about the love of Jesus Christ? That is what Jesus modeled for us. Every generation needs regeneration. Ours is no exception.
We have been considering some characteristics that God wants to develop in our lives by His grace: namely, triumphant living, a fragrance of Christ, godly sincerity, and becoming living letters of Christ. How do these appear in our lives in an ever-increasing manner? As Paul wrote on these wonderful descriptions of godly living, his heart was stirred to ask, "And who is sufficient for these things?" (2 Corinthians 2:16). Paul fully realized that man cannot produce these realities. Human resources are inadequate.
We have been considering how God's grace develops traits of godliness in our lives. Such studies are related to finding the source of our sufficiency. Where are believers in Jesus Christ supposed to find adequate resources for living godly lives? The Scriptures answer this question in a two-fold manner. First, God wants us to realize that we are not the source of anything that we need. Second, God wants us to understand that He is the source of everything that we need.
A lighthouse has one primary mission: to broadcast light so a mariner can see the shore. A mothers light is Jisus love.
The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living
walk in the glorious expectancy that “behind the door” is the promise that is precise to the need.
Our inadequacy is the first matter the Lord desires to clarify for us. "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves.
Our sufficiency is from God. As we are totally inadequate to supply what we need for life, God is fully adequate to be our source alone.
We are not so to live as if we had nothing but a body.
~J. C. Ryle~
Stressing? I have a suggestion, open your front door, take your Bible in hand, and go for a walk all by yourself (don't take the dog or anyone else).
Every great dream begins with a dreamer!
Always remember, you have within you the strength,
the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world!
We are called to tell the truth. The Bible is present, the watching world is the jury, and we are the primary witnesses. We are called to testify; to tell what we have seen and heard. Our task is not to whitewash or bloat the truth. Our task is to tell the truth. Period.
Don't volunteer to have your money stolen; choose your partners, both in life and business, wisely.
"If you are not making someone else's life better, than you are wasting your time. Your life will BECOME better, when you're making someone else's life better." ~Will Smith
"A Christian is the result of the operation of God, nothing less, nothing else. No man can make himself a Christian; God alone makes Christians... A Christian is one who has been created anew; and there is only One who can create, namely, God. It takes the power of God to make a Christian." Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Ephesians - God's Ultimate Purpose)
Kids are the all-time champions of questioning. What could you gain by imitating the innocence and curiosity of children who are completely determined to get an answer?
Recognize value. Affirm someone's worth. Repeat daily.
Anytime you put you and God you messed up, God shares His glory with no one.
THE MANAGER SAYS GO, THE LEADER SAYS LET'S GO!
your habits will determine your future.
“To be known and loved is a transforming experience. It calls us from skepticism to belief, from caution to action, from despair to hope.”
— Larry J. Peacock
“Whatever you believe with emotion becomes reality. You always act in a manner consistent with your innermost beliefs and convictions.”
— Brian Tracy
“One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine with only interests.”
— John Stuart Mills
“If you believe you can, and believe it strongly enough, you’ll be amazed at what you can do.”
— Nido Qubein
“Believe that you have a destiny to be great.”
— Mark Victor Hansen
Only that prayer which comes from our heart can get to
God’s heart.
~C. H. Spurgeon~
We have been called to love our enemies, not strike them from behind.
The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.
~John E. Southard~
Sometimes when we sin, we will find a way to rationalize it. We might even assume that maybe God is okay with it because the consequences aren't yet evident. But God is never okay with sin. And know this: The Bible says, "Your sin will find you out" (Numbers 32:23).
There remains a rest for the people of God. The ultimate pinnacle of the Sabbath is found in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because of Jesus Christ, we can have true and perfect rest.
Leading with ‘why’ disarms critics, educates bystanders, and empowers advocates.
“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” —Amy Carmichael
The true beauty of a wedding is not found in its floral arrangements, extravagant attire, venue, or cuisine. What makes a wedding beautiful is the love it represents and the promises the bride and groom make to uphold their love for the rest of their lives.
C.S. Lewis described a classic, modern-day conversion in which he too found himself “kicking against the goads:”
Repentance is an inner change of heart and mind and an outward change of life.
~John Blanchard~
If we use language that hurts a brother or sister in Christ, we’re failing to seek the unity of the Spirit and are contributing to disunity. Therefore God’s Spirit grieves.
The Holy Spirit is at work forming, building, shaping, unifying, and empowering the church.
If you want people to pay attention to your words, you must first be willing to humbly and quietly serve them.
Husbands, you have a very unique calling and ability to set the tone of your household. The culture of your family is a direct reflection of your leadership and love. Let that sink in... it’s a sobering thought!
Hell is a choice!! And there are consequences to our choices here on earth! Don’t waste the 70-80 yrs you have on earth, disobeying God, and then spend eternity in hell regretting it!
Sovereignty means God has the whole word (and you) in the palm of His hand. It allows us to do what Psalm 46:10 says: Cease striving and know that He is God.
We live in a world that demonizes godly men who act like men and glorify men who dress like women. Satan is no longer in the shadows!
An ever-changing world desperately needs a never-changing God.
Not everyone gets to “Rest In Peace”. Only those who know the Prince of Peace do.
WHEN YOU HELP PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND GOD & HIS WORD, GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE HELP YOU DON'T EXPECT. MAY THAT BE YOUR ENCOUNTER IN JESUS NAME? ACTS 8:27-40
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"Mothers, the godly training of your offspring is your first and most pressing duty." — Charles Spurgeon
“If God had granted all the silly prayers I’ve made in my life, where should I be now?” - C.S. Lewis
Never underestimate the power of a simple invitation.
Tony Evans
Giving thanks IN everything isn't the same as giving thanks FOR everything. Know the difference and increase your gratitude IN all things. Trust His heart even when you don't understand His hand.
“Who could ever obey enough to be acceptable in their own righteousness before a holy God?… the solution to this fundamental question is not in ourselves. Rather, it is in the person and work of Jesus.” — Rev. Keith A. Evans
God doth not take it well to be limited by us in anything, least of all in his grace. —Puritan John Owen, Works 6:502
In reality, no one can legislate spirituality. Jon Courson
"Sin is incomparably malignant, because the God principally injured by it is incomparably excellent." -George Swinnock
It's natural to think about praying for your pastor leaders on Sundays. Please do that! But, also pray for them during the week, too. That's typically when they're exhausted, preparing for the next weekend, being attacked by the enemy, and sometimes consider quitting.
Preaching the point of the text includes the tone of the text. Two mistakes pastors make: 1. Taking the teeth out of warning passages. 2. Putting teeth into comforting passages. Pastors are tempted to err on one side or the other... or both. Tom Buck
We are prone to think that 𝘸𝘦 are very willing to have forgiveness, but that 𝘎𝘰𝘥 is unwilling to bestow it… but indeed things are quite otherwise. —Puritan John Owen, Works 6:503
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The message of God’s love and His plan for our redemption is breathed into the life of the universe and all of creation. Ray Bentley
I am going to him whom my soul hath loved, or rather who hath loved me with an everlasting love; which is the whole ground of all my consolation. John Owen
Let not such persons deceive their own souls; to live in sin and yet to believe the forgiveness of sin [has been obtained] is utterly impossible. —Puritan John Owen, Works 6:513
May you forget, once for all, all ideas of doing anything to win the love of God. Charles Spurgeon
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Preaching Christ is the only way to give solid comfort to suffering people. Joel Beeke
It is a heavy plague to have a fat body and a lean soul; a house full of gold, and a heart full of sin.” ― Thomas Brooks
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“We must not confide in the armour of God, but in the God of this armour, because all our weapons are only ‘mighty through God.'” William Gurnall
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"Trials come to prove and improve us.” Augustine
God doesn't love us because of our worth, we are of worth because God loves us. Martin Luther
"There is nothing here on earth that is worth a man's pursuit except God." Charles Spurgeon
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Preach election and you will know who the sheep and the goats are. A.W. Pink
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“A simple layman armed with Scripture is greater than the mightiest pope without it.” Martin Luther
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Rather than seeking revelations, visions, dreams, experiences, signs, and wonders, Christians need only to study and obey what they already have the - Bible. Dustin Benge
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"When someone is converted, that is not a goat turning into a sheep. Goats don’t turn into sheep, sheep don’t turn into goats. A sheep has always been a sheep before the foundation of the world. They were lost before the Shepherd found them.” Justin Peters
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One of the prime acts of faith is to cast your soul on God as all-sufficient to make you completely happy. William Gurnall
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Let us labour to be unmistakable Christians. J.C. Ryle
If we would have peace in our souls, we must maintain a war against our favorite sin and never leave off until it is subdued. Thomas Watson
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All Gospel truths centre in Christ: so that to learn the truth, is to learn Christ. Thomas Boston
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Whoever lives as a little as possible for himself, lives a good life. Conversely, no one leads a more disordered life than the man who lives for himself and who thinks only of his own gain. John Calvin
Meditating more on God as the creator and governor of the universe. - William Wilberforce
At times it may seem the darkness is winning, but God's Word stands firm. R.C. Sproul
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"Conversion is not like a flu shot. 'Oh I did that. I repented. I believed.'The question is my friend, are you continuing to repent of sin?" Paul Washer
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Does the world satisfy thee? Then thou hast thy reward and portion in this life; make much of it, for thou shalt know no other joy. C.H. Spurgeon
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"The price of revival is travail." -Leonard Ravenhill.
May the Holy Spirit lead us, these, days, into His sweetness, quietness, and gentleness, subduing every coarse, rude, harsh, and unholy habit, and making us like Him, of whom it is said, “He shall not strive, nor cry, nor cause His voice to be heard in the streets.” AB Simpson
The doctrine of appropriations ensures that the persons of the Trinity work in harmony rather than in unison, while the doctrine of inseparable operations ensures that they are never in discord. — Mike Riccardi
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