The Power of God
The Promises of God
The Presence of God
= The Testimony of God
Before the Word everyone must give way.
~Martin Luther~
Man does not want to obey God. Man wants to misinterpret God’s Word to suit themselves. God help us when we change God’s Word instead of obeying.
Choose this day to let your light shine. You have every excuse in the world to be angry, frustrated, confused, and bitter, but Jesus has given you new life to shine for Him. Glorify your heavenly Father today and choose to be a light in the darkness. Let God's Word shine through you today.
A half truth is the same thing as a whole lie.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer." ~ Muhammad Ali
"If you are ever going to think outside the box, you'd better learn to think inside the box you're already in!" ~ Al Argo
Ideas are wonderful, but execution is critical.
By identifying and embracing my unique personality traits, abilities, and gifts, I found freedom from the comparison trap. And you can too! Be your self.....
Is the Lord your I AM~
I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
John 14:6
I AM FOREVER FAITHFUL.
"He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-He remains faithful forever." Psalm 146:6
I AM WITH YOU.
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
I AM HOLDING YOU.
"Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand." Psalm 73:23
I AM YOUR HIDING PLACE.
"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." Psalm 32:7
Eph.2:15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. 18 For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. 19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
If you don't build your dream someone will hire you to build theirs
Opportunities to show kindness are everywhere; keep your heart open and you'll see them.
God is not going to use you, if you cannot get it together. God wants to use your life, but if you do not want to repent and return to your first love, Jesus will go somewhere else and work. He will use somebody else. That is why it is so important for us to be in love with Jesus, All true believers are lifelong repenters.
~Jim Elliff~
God has begun an awesome work in you and promises without a shadow of a doubt to complete it. Never give up; God is at work in your life.
The supreme issue regarding the better aspects of the new covenant of grace is Jesus, our High Priest. The priests under the law were men who served for a limited time and then died. Under grace, our High Priest serves forever. Jesus received His priesthood "not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life" (Hebrews 7:16).
Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the Lord your God. Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and judgments with which the Lord charged Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and of good courage; do not fear nor be dismayed. (1 Chron 22:12-13) Obedience to God's word is still a requirement for our blessing. May we seek to obey Him today! Good morning, we love you!
Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Self criticize to improve, but do not self-judge so harshly to the point of putting yourself into a depression or feeling hopeless.
It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.
Love that does not yield is true-
"Women absolutely need love, and men absolutely need respect. It's as simple - and as complicated - as that."
~Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, in "Love & Respect:
"The very first thing which needs to be said about Christian ministers of all kinds is that they are "under" people as their servants rather than "over" them (as their leaders, let alone their lords).
“The authority by which the Christian leader leads is not power but love, not force but example, not coercion but reasoned persuasion. Leaders have power, but power is safe only in the hands of those who humble themselves to serve.” – John Stott
If you want to be a great leader of people you have to get away from people to be with God
"Leaders dramatically influence the culture of their organizations through their own work habits. Being a leader does not mean one has 'made it' and is now exempt from hard work.
"Spiritual leaders are optimistic not because man is good, but because God is in control." Piper
Society often encourages you to choose a favorite: a restaurant, automobile, celebrity or television show. But God does not play favorites. He did not send His Son to die just for the Jews, or the Pharisees, or even solely for His followers. God sent His Son to die for you, the homeless guy, the drug addict, the loud neighbor, the slow driver, the rude co-worker…everyone!
we can't let compliments go to our head or criticism go to our heart.
“Let not a repentant sinner imagine that he is remote from the estate of the righteous because of the sins and misdeeds he has done. This is not true, for he is beloved and precious to God as if he never sinned.” —Malmonides, Mishneh Torah, 1170 A.D.
Meditating on God’s Word will help you to be fruitful in your work.
Psa 112:7
He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
“…by grace we are saved through faith; saved both from the guilt and from the power of sin.”
~John Wesley~
Addiction to sin is a universal curse from which we all suffer. However, there is deliverance in Christ if we turn to Him from sin—all of it, even that in which we secretly delight. The choice is ours.
~A.W.Tozer~
God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood. He did this to demonstrate His justice because in His forbearance He had left sins committed beforehand unpunished—He did it to demonstrate His justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
~Billy Graham~
We've found an undeniable link between the health of our prayer life and the health of our marriage. Why? It's likely because the steadfastness of our prayer life is an indicator of our reliance on God. Conversely, the stronger we feel in ourselves, the further we drift toward self-reliance (and away from reliance on God).
"By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant."
Bob Hoekstra
The law is good, but only if it is used properly. "We know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully, knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners" (1 Timothy 1:8-9). The lawful use of God's law pertains to the unrighteous, the rebellious. The law is not designed to give people a righteous standing in God's sight (justification). "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ" (Galatians 2:16).
In these difficult days, the Word of God should be thought of as precious. It touches and changes our hearts. Do not neglect to come to church, listen to the message taught by the messenger––and go away changed.
We cannot attain the presence of God. We’re already totally in the presence of God. What’s missing is awareness.
~David Brenner~
“If we flee from the conflict with sin, we will lose the joys of the new and better Eden.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Does God forget his promises? Such a God is no God at all.” — Charles Spurgeon
“What an influence the parent has. To a great extent, you mold your children’s lives.” — Charles Spurgeon
“True believers are not of the world, and the world does not understand them.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Parents, go before God with the power of faith and he will surely hear you.” — Charles Spurgeon
“May the Lord cause his Word to prove its power in us by its making us fruitful unto every good work to do his will.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The sermon which does not lead to Christ will make the devils in hell laugh, but make the angels of God weep.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Sit down with children, open your Bible, and tell how Jesus came to save sinners.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Are you weak? Blessed be God, Jesus is for you.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Our complaining is often a kind of practical atheism.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Whatever God has revealed ought to be preached.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The battle against sin would be lost unless he had come who is the overcomer of sin and the deliverer of his people.” — Charles Spurgeon
“There is no doctrine of the Word of God which a child, if he is capable of salvation, is not capable of receiving.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Whatever God has revealed, if I am not capable of understanding it, I will still believe and preach it.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God has blotted out my sins. I know that I am his servant, and that he is my Friend, my Father, my All.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The deeper a man drinks into the Spirit of Christ, the more happy he will become.” — Charles Spurgeon
“It is a blessed thing when the waves of affliction wash us upon the rock of confidence in God alone.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The promise of God is longer than life, broader than sin, deeper than the grave, and higher than the clouds.” — Charles Spurgeon
“You must be divorced from your sin or you cannot be married to Christ.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God has blotted out my sins. I know that I am his servant, and that he is my Friend, my Father, my All.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The deeper a man drinks into the Spirit of Christ, the more happy he will become.” — Charles Spurgeon
“It is a blessed thing when the waves of affliction wash us upon the rock of confidence in God alone.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The promise of God is longer than life, broader than sin, deeper than the grave, and higher than the clouds.” — Charles Spurgeon
“You must be divorced from your sin or you cannot be married to Christ.” — Charles Spurgeon
“If you do not find salvation in Christ, you will never find it elsewhere.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The world's one and only remedy is the cross.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The Lord may not give gold, but he will give grace. We may be called to labor, but with the call there will come all the grace required.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Why should you not love the God of love, and delight in him who is so kind to you?” — Charles Spurgeon
“While we preach the Word, the Spirit of God accompanies it with saving power, and the man is made to live.” — Charles Spurgeon
“If you are saved it is not because God will not or cannot save you; it is because you refuse to accept his mercy in Christ.” — Charles Spurgeon
“There is not a leaf that trembles from the tree in autumn unless it is piloted by the plan and purpose of the Lord.” — Charles Spurgeon
“It is your business to preach the gospel to dead sinners, for it is the gospel that makes the dead to live.” — Charles Spurgeon
"The gospel is all about Christ from beginning to end." – Charles Spurgeon
“If you do not pray, you have shut the gates of heaven against yourself.” — Charles Spurgeon
“… in all that happens—despite all that happens—those who are led by the shepherd and walk with the shepherd all the days of their lives can see that God is only ever good and only ever loving to his sheep all the time.” — David Gibson on Psalm 23:6
“Psalm 23 is a song of praise to the God who has come to get us and bring us home. The journey is long, so we need a shepherd; it is dangerous, so we need a companion; and it is wearisome, so we need a host.” — David Gibson on Psalm 23:6.
We dare not offend God to please man. —Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 7:324
“We live with Christ our shepherd amid the tension of life, the now and the not-yet of his perfect rule. For now, we are not home, but we are heading there because he is leading us.” — David Gibson, The Lord of Psalm 23, 142.
To be holy never means something that one is in himself, apart from God.” — Geerhardus Vos, Reformed Dogmatics, 4:188.
“There is absolutely no shortcut to holiness that bypasses or gives little priority to a consistent intake of the Bible.” — Jerry Bridges
“Sanctification is the work of God by which he makes people holy.” — Beeke and Smalley
“Many shepherds wonder why the sheep bristle at our pastoral attention, but maybe they feel pursued more by the under-shepherd's exasperation than by the chief shepherd's loving-kindness.” — David Gibson, The Lord of Psalm 23, 129.
“Union with Christ is the only way to sanctification.” — Thomas Boston
“A sanctified person bears not only God’s name, but his image.” — Thomas Watson, A Body of Divinity, 241.
“The beauty of the Reformed view of sanctification is that it grounds holiness on grace but also calls believers to obedient action on the basis of grace.” — Beeke and Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology, 3:669.
The Holy Spirit “works in us and with us, not against us or without us; so that his assistance is an encouragement as to the facilitating of the work, and no occasion of neglect as to the work itself.” — John Owen, Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers, in Works, 6:20.
The more godly any man is, the more merciful that man will be. —Puritan Thomas Brooks, Works 3:271
“We’re not doubting that God will do the best for us; we’re wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” - C.S. Lewis
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” - C.S. Lewis
When I pass over spending time praying in order to spend more time 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨, what am I saying? I’m saying that what I do is what really counts; what God does is simply a bonus. —Iain Duguid, Hero of Heroes: Seeing Christ in the Beatitudes, 10
God does not love us because Christ died for us. Christ died for us because God loves us. —Sinclair Ferguson
It is a blessed thing when the difficulties we meet with in the world do excite us to a more diligent study of the Word of God, and a greater mindfulness of spiritual and heavenly things. —Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 7:331
The greatest legalist is the greatest antinomian. —Ralph Erskine (1685-1752), Works, 1:vi
There is no one too lost for Jesus to find.
Young people will be discipled. They will either be discipled by social media, celebrities, unhealthy ideologies, false beliefs, etc. Or, they can be discipled by their parents, church, the Gospel, etc. May, it be the latter for the sake of a whole generation.
One of the most unloving things you can for someone is to affirm and celebrate them into believing a lie.
The Christian life is one of trusting in Christ, struggling against sin & striving for the prize. There will be times of pruning, stagnation and even regress. Yet over the full course of time, there will be advances in sanctification and fruitfulness will be evident. Paul Washer
"Better lose everything else than lose your soul; better give up everything else than give up the hope of life eternal." Charles Spurgeon
“I have never met an old saint who regretted having spent too much time in prayer, but I have met many who regretted having spent too little!” Paul Washer
Without the righteousness of Christ, we aren't sick, we're dead. Dustin Benge
“The Pope succeeds Peter only in his denial of Christ.” Thomas Watson
"One hour in heaven and we shall be ashamed we ever grumbled." Vance Havner
God isn't just for emergencies. Dustin Benge
It's a gross act of idolatry to be praying to Mary and to the saints. R.C. Sproul
"I'LL TAKE A STINGING TRUTH OVER A SOOTHING LIE
ANY DAY!"
"JUST BECAUSE IT SOUNDS GOOD, DOESN'T MEAN
IT'S SOUND DOCTRINE."
"IF YOU DON'T CRUCIFY YOUR FLESH IN PRIVATE, YOUR FLESH WILL CRUCIFY YOU IN PUBLIC."
YOU CAN'T HEAL IN THE SAME ENVIRONMENT THAT MADE YOU SICK!
"WHEN GOD FIGHTS FOR YOU YOUR ENEMY IS ALWAYS OUTNUMBERED."
"BEFORE YOU GET MAD, KNOW THIS, IT'S OFTEN THE PREACHING THAT STEPS ON YOUR TOES, THAT CORRECTS YOUR WALK!"
"I DON'T TRUST ANY LEADER THAT SPEAKS ONLY BLESSINGS, AND NO CORRECTION. I NEED TO BE BETTER NOT JUST BLESSED!"
"BEG, PLEAD, CRY, BARGAIN, HAVE TEMPER TANTRUMS ALL YOU LIKE. GOD IS NOT GOING TO RESTORE IN YOUR LIFE WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN YOUR LIFE!"
"THERE'S NO PURPOSE TO COMING TO THE ALTAR IF YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO BE ALTERED."
"I DEVELOPED AS A LEADER NOT BECAUSE OF WHO I WAS OVER, BUT WHO I WAS UNDER. PROPER COVERING IS A LEADERS MOST VALUABLE ASSET TO ENSURING THEY DON'T BECOME A LIABILITY."
Oh, the privilege of being a Christian. Can you imagine anything greater than this—that you have been loved from eternity; that “in Christ” you are loved right now? Derek Thomas
"Our work will bear lasting fruit if we pray more and work less." -Pandita Ramabai.
Do for the one what you wish you had the time to do for everyone.
He leads none to #heaven but whom He sanctifies on the earth. -John Owen
By this #Spirit we come to see the beauty of Christ, without a sight of which we should never desire him -John Bunyan -
"Stiff-kneed preachers often have stiff-necked people." - E. Hundrall
Why should you not love the God of love, and delight in him who is so kind to you?” — Charles Spurgeon
The Lord gives His people perpetual joy when they walk in obedience to Him. Moody
God is still on His throne, and He can turn defeat into victory in a second of time, if we really trust Him. Marshall Foch
Take the time, like Jesus did, to get to know individual people and their stories. Be salt, sprinkled everywhere, inspired and empowered by the Holy Spirit to show the love of Jesus to the world. Ray Bentley
"No one can will the will to will what it will not will!" -Sinclair Ferguson.
To come to God as a Father, through Christ, by the help and assistance of the Holy Spirit, revealing him as a Father unto us, and enabling us to go to him as a Father, how full of sweetness and satisfaction is it! - John Owen, Works iv:293
The compassionate person is engaged to be of help to such people (the unconverted and the converted)—seeking to bring the one to repentance, and to strengthen and comfort the other. —Wilhelmus à Brakel
Sometimes unbelief fights hard. Spurgeon
True Christians are people who acknowledge and live under the Word of God. J. I. Packer
#Christ died not so that I might go on retaining the friendship and fellowship of the world. -A.W.Pink -
A crucified #Savior will never be content to have a self-pleasing, self-indulging, worldly-minded people. -J.C. Ryle -
"I think a preacher should never take a text and extract from it, as a dentist would a tooth from the jaw, something which, however true in itself, is not the plain literal meaning of the inspired words." - J.C. Ryle
The greatest need of the #church today is to be filled with the #Holy #Spirit, to work in Him and have Him work through us. -A.W. Tozer -
Time ought to be esteemed by us as very precious because we are uncertain of its continuance. -Jonathan Edwards -
It is not necessary that conversion be preceded by being greatly troubled, and by fear and trembling. Some are quietly changed by the knowledge of the truth, and without much strife and comfort. —Wilhelmus à Brakel, The Christian's Reasonable Service, 4:211
Whatever is attempted by men, or Satan himself, #God still holds the helm. -John Calvin -
Trusting #Jesus #Christ has changed me so completely that I scarcely know my former self -C.H. Spurgeon -
Listen... If you are a follower of Christ, you will be misunderstood, lied about, lied out, slandered, and often be the subject of vicious gossip. What then? Let God be the One who defends your character. Stay busy for the Kingdom!
"We may forget what we only learn with the head; but we shall not forget what we learn with the heart." - Charles Spurgeon
"God is glorified when people see the Master and not the minister." -Warren Wiersbe.
“To be filled with the Holy Spirit means you are continually surrendering your will, mind, body, time, talents, and treasures — every area of your life — to His control.” -John MacArthur
Not till we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God’s holiness and sovereignty, acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours. J. I. Packer
The weaknesses of the godly do not justify your contempt of godliness. —Thomas Manton, Works 7:326
Jesus can look you in the eye and say, “Be of good cheer” because He knows the future, He knows the outcome, He knows the power of His love, and He KNOWS that He will never leave you nor forsake you, and that His strength will overcome. Ray Bentley
Oh, that you would cease to envy or be disturbed by the people around you! Some day you will be glad for the training and blessing they have brought you. AB Simpson
The more simply we commit the how, when, and where, to God's wisdom and will, the more we shall be free from heart-eating anxiety. John Newton
God, who is the first and best, should have the first and best, and to him we should resign that which is most dear to us, and most valuable. Matthew Henry
‘Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord…’ Sometimes [the proud] seem to be supported by such combined interests, so woven in the laws and constitutions of a nation; But who can keep up him whom God will pull down? —Thomas Manton, Works 7:332
We look cheerful and happy, but we do not know the burden of the person sitting in the pew with us. Spurgeon
The cross of Christ is the tree of life and the tree of knowledge combined. John Newton
No form of sin has ever been discovered yet that has yielded satisfaction. - Charles Spurgeon
"Faith and repentance are born together, live together, and thrive together.” Charles Spurgeon
“Trials and tribulations are not an elective class in the Christian life, but a required course.” Steven Lawson
"If you don't want to trade with the devil, stay out of his shops." Vance Havner
"You that have filled the Book of God with your sins, should fill the Bottle of God with your Tears." Thomas Goodwin
Christ is the King of His church, and the church is the greatest queen in the world. Richard Sibbes
The Father is honored when His Son is worshipped. John MacArthur
Any candidate who supports abortion by law has completely abrogated his responsibility as a governor by failing to protect and maintain the sanctity of human life. So, I will not ever vote for a candidate in any office, including dog catcher, who is pro-abortion. R.C. Sproul
It is heretical to say 'Jesus is my Savior' and live your life the way you want it. John MacArthur
“You will find all true theology summed up in these two short sentences—salvation is all of the Grace of God—damnation is all of the will of man.” C.H Spurgeon
"I have given Him my faith, and sworn my allegiance to Him; how, then, can I go back from this, and not be hanged as a traitor?" John Bunyan
Sin will usher in the greatest and the saddest losses that can be upon our souls. Thomas Brooks
Christ is a jewel more worth than a thousand worlds, as all know who have him. Get him, and get all; miss him, and miss all. Thomas Brooks
"I have thumbed my Bible many a year; I have never yet thumbed a broken promise. The promises have all been kept to me; ‘not one good thing has failed." C.H. Spurgeon
He that raises a slander carries the devil in his tongue; and he that receives it, carries the devil in his ear. The furnace of hell is heated for liars. Thomas Watson