Sunday, 8/16/15 Mark 3:14, And he ordained 12, that they should be with him, and that he might
send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast
out devils. Let us always keep in mind that our full-time Christian
servants/preacher boys are FIRST to walk with God, and then to serve people. Mark 1:34, And he healed many that were sick of divers
diseases... We often think that Jesus healed every sick person He
encountered. Not so. Here, it says “many” not “all.” Remember the Pool of
Bethesda? One out of a multitude was healed. He very well may let you stay sick
and show His grace through the sickness. Remember Paul in 2 Cor 12.
Monday, 8/17/15 Mark 4:7, And
some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded
no fruit. Veteran believer, you once won souls and taught Sunday School and
helped on a bus...have you allowed thorns to grow up around you? (See v18-19.)
Those who become casualties were first casual about the dangers. Rev 4:11, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory
and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure
they are and were created. What is
the difference between glory and honor?? Whenever you see the word “glory” think of a spotlight. “Give God
the glory!” That simply make sure the spotlight is on Him and not you. “Do all for the glory of God”: make sure that
your actions and words are lifting Him up and turning people’s eyes toward Him
and not you. “Honor” is simply respect, reverence, or value. God deserves to be
valued supremely, and therefore, to be given our power (strength, effort).
Tuesday, 8/18/15 Rom 3:24, Being
justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus...
Paraphrase: “Being totally exonerated of all charges against us by God’s
goodness in action as evidenced by the purchase price that Jesus paid...” Rev
11:18, And the nations were angry, and
thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and
that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the
saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them
which destroy the earth. What a day that will be!!! Oh, may it be soon. If
you do not know 100% for sure that your eternal record is as white as snow,
message me...TODAY!!!
Wednesday,
8/19/15 Pro 14:17a, He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly... Pro 14:29, He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is
hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Pro
14:33b, ...that which is in the midst of
fools is made known. If you’ve got three strikes, you’re....A HOT HEADED
FOOL!! Isa 25:1,
O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt
thee; I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels
of old are faithfulness and truth. Obeying just this 1 verse will fill my
plate and yours too for today, tomorrow, 2016, and the next millennium. Go to
it.
Thursday,
8/20/15 Ps 119:25, My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
Everything about our natural bodies is deteriorating and corrupt. Our only life
support, our IV for survival is the Word of God. See v50 also. What can you do
to get more Bible into your head and heart? Acts
16:30, And brought them out, and said,
Sirs, what must I do to be saved? This has always seemed to be an
off-the-wall, out-of-the-blue question to me. But I had this thought today,
Paul and Silas must have been singing songs about salvation in v25 to prompt
him to ask about salvation. Lesson: know who your audience is whenever you open
your mouth.
Friday, 8/21/15 Ps 83:16, Fill
their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O Lord. Many of the
negatives that God admits into the lives of the saved and the unsaved are not
to GET them (you), but to get them (you) to turn. There is a difference...
Application: turn now, before He ups His game...He knows how to play hardball. Ps 119:27, Make me to understand the way of thy
precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. One reason that we don’t
talk about the Bible is fear (of being ostracized.) Another reason is
ignorance: we don’t have understanding because we are not in it enough, or we
don’t think about it enough to learn it.
Saturday,
8/22/15 Pro 15:32, He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that
heareth reproof getteth understanding. You can qualify for the first half
of the verse by refusing to hear instruction, refusing to listen to it
(hearken), or by refusing to heed (obey) it. It’s
undeniable: life is very tough at times. How can we handle it? Ps 119:92, Unless thy law had been my delights, I
should then have perished in mine affliction. You don’t prepare for problems
after they already arrive... You don’t lift weights during the competition, but
before. How’s your Bible life?
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- Surround yourself with people that speak
into you, and not about you. With those that celebrate your future, rather then
resurrect your past.
- Sometimes getting over the embarrassment
of falling is harder than getting over the consequences.
- Inside every fallen person you know there
is a broken person you don't know. You can never restore them until you are willing
to find and get to know that hidden person.
- Anyone who thinks that they are too small
to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the
room.
- Your life is made up of time; therefore,
what you are doing with your time is what you are doing with your life. Use it
wisely!
- I am filled with pride and Christ was
filled with humility. Go figure.
- If your forgiveness is not a bit costly
and painful than it probably isn't really forgiveness.
- Your reason not to forgive someone is not
an acceptable excuse to Christ who gave himself for that sin. Forgive today,
for His sake.
- Taking up your cross and following Christ
is dangerous if you have not FIRST denied yourself. Many a cross bearer and
Christ follower are worthless because of the pride that came from not first
becoming a self denier. Without denying self we can also attempt to do the
others in our own power. Being a disciple always begins with self denial.
- It is a shame that millions of people
wish they could read and millions who can read seldom do. What are you reading
these days?
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Bible Thoughts from some others
- Bible thoughts! Ps 17:5, Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. We try
everything else for comfort, strength, peace of mind, contentment, but we fail
to go to THE ONE Who truly has all the answers! Why not give God the benefit of
the doubt today?! He's awesome, you'll see!
- Bible thoughts! Ps 19:14, Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be
acceptable in thy sight, O Lord , my strength, and my redeemer. What a
great goal for today--watching our tongues!
- Bible thoughts! Ps 18:1, I will LOVE thee, O Lord , my strength. We all long for and desire
someone to love us. What about God? Has it ever occurred to us that even He
wants to be loved?
- 1 Chron 11:6,
And David said, Whosoever smiteth the
Jebusites shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up,
and was chief. Leaders should be chosen after they have first proven
themselves.
- Pro 14:30a, A
sound heart is the life of the flesh. Physical health and spiritual heart
health are inseparable. Maybe that could cut our health care costs.
- 1 Chron 21:30, but
David could not go before it to inquire of God: for he was afraid because of
the sword of the Lord. Sin always causes fear and separation from God.
- 2 Chron 1:7, In
that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall
give thee. We are about to find out the source of Solomon’s greatness. Our
prayer requests are a reflection of what we are spiritually.
- Jud 16:4, And
to came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose
name was Delilah. Physical strength and moral strength are not always
synonymous.
- Bible thoughts!! Ps 20:6, Now know I that the Lord saveth his
anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his
right hand. God's mighty power over us is very evident day after day!
That's sure something to shout about!
- Doing right
pays. Doing wrong pays. Both pay. Doing wrong pays now. Fast reward. Doing
right pays later. Slow reward. When I'm weak, "fast pay" is instantly
rewarding. Esau took that option, while Jacob was banking on the "slow
pay." Life is filled with consumers and investors. Of course, right and
wrong can be relative or absolute. Either way, it pays!