Thursday, 16 January 2014
Romans 8: 1-16
If we live by the sinful nature; that is, our selfishness, we will reap destruction to our lives and death. But, if by the Holy Spirit we stop doing what our selfish nature wants, good things will come to us and we will receive eternal life when we die. If you think you can live life successfully on your own strength, then you are deceived. The Holy Spirit leads you into the truth about all things. The Holy Spirit will lead you away from the things that will hurt you and into the things that are truly helpful to your life. In the short run it might not appear that way, but, in the long term it becomes evident.
The Holy Spirit changes your heart and mind into that of Christ so that you will find it comes naturally to do the things that God planned for you to do during your life on Earth.
Before Jesus came to Earth, we followed the law in the Old Testament of the Bible, but, since He has come and died for us, now we can live by the new life in the Spirit. You can try to live a good life following the teachings of Christ on your own strength or you can let the Holy Spirit transform you into the image of Christ. Then doing good will come naturally. The Holy Spirit transforms you and empowers you to live as Christ did.
We are children of God through Christ. When we accept Christ into our hearts, the Holy Spirit brings the presence of God into our hearts and let's us know that we are children of God.
2Corinthians 5:17, 18a
The old life is gone and the new life in the Spirit has come. When a person accepts Christ into their heart,
the Holy Spirit transforms that person into the likeness of Christ.
Galatians 5: 1-6
Christ has really set us free. You must put your faith in Him. The law can never make you righteous and what God really wants is you expressing your faith in Jesus through loving others. If you trust God, you will not be afraid to show love to others. Showing love can make you vulnerable to getting hurt, so you must trust God to be able to do it. Again, this is only possible by the help of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 6: 15,16
Phillipians 3:12-14
Phillpians 3:3
Hebrews 12:12
To be continued, thoughts on these scriptures to follow.
Songs: Abba Father, You Are Everything, I Lift My Eyes Up, Breathe,
Only You, You Love Never Fails, Jesus At The Center
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Monday, 8 July 2013
Scriptures for July
We grow only as we get nourishment from God. So let your roots grow deep into God's love, so you can draw up nourishment from Him.
Colossians 2:6-19
Colossians 2:6-19
Revised Common Lectionary, August, 2013
You have the Lord Jesus Christ and through Him you have all the promises of God. Be secure in that and freely help those in need. Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15, 16.
If you help those who cannot repay, you will receive the help you need here on Earth and you will receive a reward in Heaven. Luke 14: 1, 7-14.
Those who do what God asks of them are blessed, happy and every good thing comes to them. They are generous and compassionate. They trust God in their times of need.
Psalm 112
Life is not measured by how successful or wealthy you are. Life is measured by how loving you are. Luke 12: 13- 21.
If you help those who cannot repay, you will receive the help you need here on Earth and you will receive a reward in Heaven. Luke 14: 1, 7-14.
Those who do what God asks of them are blessed, happy and every good thing comes to them. They are generous and compassionate. They trust God in their times of need.
Psalm 112
Life is not measured by how successful or wealthy you are. Life is measured by how loving you are. Luke 12: 13- 21.
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Friday, 29 March 2013
HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY!
It's all about this: God cannot lie. God promised in Isaiah that His holy One, Jesus would not see death and judgement. Because Jesus had no sin, Hell could not hold Him. He took our place on the cross so we could receive the promise that was given to Him. Jesus' resurrection proves that promise is real and we can trust God to raise us from the dead to receive eternal life with God and His holy Son, Jesus Christ.
Good Friday
Isaiah 52- 53-12
He was wounded for our sins, He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped and we are healed!
Hebrews 4:14-16
This high priest understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same temptations we do, yet He did not sin.
Hebrews 5:7-9
He learned obedience from the things He suffered.
Hebrews 10: 16-25
I will put my laws in their hearts and minds so they will follow them. I will never again remember their wrongs. We can boldly enter Heaven's most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. Let us go into the presence of God with true hearts fully trusting Him.
He was wounded for our sins, He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped and we are healed!
Hebrews 4:14-16
This high priest understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same temptations we do, yet He did not sin.
Hebrews 5:7-9
He learned obedience from the things He suffered.
Hebrews 10: 16-25
I will put my laws in their hearts and minds so they will follow them. I will never again remember their wrongs. We can boldly enter Heaven's most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. Let us go into the presence of God with true hearts fully trusting Him.
The Lord's Work
March 24
Luke 19: 28-40.
Did the people really know what was going on...
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29
See the Lord's work everyday and rejoice in that!
Isaiah 50: 4-9a
God, awaken me refreshed every morning and open my understanding to your will.
Luke 19: 28-40.
Did the people really know what was going on...
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29
See the Lord's work everyday and rejoice in that!
Isaiah 50: 4-9a
God, awaken me refreshed every morning and open my understanding to your will.
Saturday, 16 February 2013
God provides
Lectionary February 24/13
Luke 6: 27-38
In view of the big picture, it is vital to forgive. You have been given Eternal life, so you must forgive as you have been forgiven by God. Eternity may be at stake for your brothers and sisters, so forgive them. Your love may win their hearts and cause them to repent and accept God's love through you. Then they will gain Heaven too!
Psalm 37: 1-11, 39-40
Don't worry about the things in this world. Don't strive for them. God has provided everything for you. Be humble, thankful and trust God.
He is taking care of you.
Feb. 17/13
Jeremiah 17: 5-10
It seems to me that, what we imagine becomes how we see our lives. If that is negative, then, even when God blesses us, we don't recognize it and we only see the bad things. So that is one way judgement can come upon us. Trust God and you become like that tree planted by the river, soaking up fresh water, sweet water every day! Everything is new, fresh and you recognize the good things that come your way. They are there for the taking- peace and joy are yours!
Psalm 1
We can look to the law and try to be good or look to Jesus, get to know Him better and let the Holy Spirit transform us into His likeness. We can move on from making sacrifices for our sins, to focussing on Jesus and in doing so, we naturally become like Him.
Bit by bit, just like that tree by the river, growing ring by ring, branch by branch, we grow into the likeness of God!
It seems to me that, what we imagine becomes how we see our lives. If that is negative, then, even when God blesses us, we don't recognize it and we only see the bad things. So that is one way judgement can come upon us. Trust God and you become like that tree planted by the river, soaking up fresh water, sweet water every day! Everything is new, fresh and you recognize the good things that come your way. They are there for the taking- peace and joy are yours!
Psalm 1
We can look to the law and try to be good or look to Jesus, get to know Him better and let the Holy Spirit transform us into His likeness. We can move on from making sacrifices for our sins, to focussing on Jesus and in doing so, we naturally become like Him.
Bit by bit, just like that tree by the river, growing ring by ring, branch by branch, we grow into the likeness of God!
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