Weekly words of encouragement

God Protects Us – Weekly Words Of Encouragement

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“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him;I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. Psalms 91:14 (NIV) This verse reminds us of Romans 8:28 where God promises: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) In this age, God does protect us and does good for his faithful followers, but not fully. We know that he did not protect Jesus and his Apostles from harm. And we know that Scripture teaches us that we must follow in their footsteps to some degree. We know that we still suffer. So are we really protected? Yes, we are protected in our interior self. Our heart and mind cannot be defeated by destructive forces. We are one spirit with God (1 Cor. 6:17). Nothing can separate us from Continue Reading →

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We Will Endure Forever – Weekly Words of Encouragement

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[David’s] offspring shall endure forever,his throne as long as the sun before me. Psalms 89:36 (ESV) After the Psalmist recounts God’s covenant with David and how God promised to make him strong and blessed, he adds that God promised that his offspring and throne will endure forever. How did God fulfill this? Is this fulfilled by the fact that the Jewish people survived all the various military invasions by world powers and is still a nation today? We find the answer in Acts 2:30-31 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ Acts 2:30-31 Acts 2:30-31 (ESV) Thus, since he ascended to heaven and God enthroned him, Jesus is the one is on the throne of David now. He is divine-human king Continue Reading →

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We Can Count On God’s Goodness – Weekly Words Of Encouragement

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But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Psalms 86:15 (NIV) This Psalmist was being attacked by enemies, whom the Psalmist described as arrogant, ruthless and having no regard for Yahweh (God’s name). Then he declares the contrast between the character of his enemies and Yahweh’s character. He is completely different; he is compassionate, grace-full, patient, full of love, and full of faithfulness. For this reason the Psalmist pleads for Yahweh to help him, because Yahweh will do good while the enemies will do harm. God’s character is the anchor for our lives. Whether circumstances turn out the way we want or not, we know that ultimately we will experience God’s character. Our Father is compassionate with us so we know he will treat us compassionately. It is easy to forget God’s good character when he allows so much suffering and destruction Continue Reading →

Weekly words of encouragement

He Gives Loves If We Admit Our Need – Weekly Words Of Encouragement

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You, Lord, are forgiving and good,abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalms 86:5 (NIV) We do not have to sin-free to call upon God and receive his love. He knows we sin and he wants to forgive. He is thoroughly good and his forgiveness is part of this goodness. He will not respond to our prayers with condemnation for our faults. Instead, he encourages us by only requesting that we have a repentant heart that seeks forgiveness. And he asks that we admit our weakness and needs by calling on him, trusting that he is the Supreme Helper. If we come to him this way then we can expect him to apply his love to us. If we are suffering, then he will be near us and help us to bear up under it and perhaps deliver us. He will provide peace and hope regardless of our Continue Reading →

Good or bad habits

Do You Have A Habit That Harms Your Relationships?

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It is important to take time to consider the ways in which our habits and behaviors harm people around us. The harm may not even be intentional, but if we allow a harmful habit to continue then we are responsible for the damage it causes. Sometimes our habits harm others in the sense that they keep us from projecting God’s goodness and blessing to others as we otherwise could. Our actions obscure God’s light shining through us like mud on a window obscures sunlight. What does God think of this? How will he judge your life? How do you want your biography to read when you enter the next age of the New Creation? So what do we if we have a bad habit that is harming our relationships? What if we have prayed and tried to break it but we can’t make much progress? Obviously, such habits are opposed Continue Reading →