Lady of light
In 1 Corinthians 1:1-2 it states:
"Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sothenes our brother, Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours..."
So often, we have a tendency to think, analyze and solve or resolve situations and circumstances in our life, but our first, most direct, and most simple solution is simply to call upon the name of the Lord. This was what the apostle Paul characterized of the saints in Corinth and to all who are in the church of God.
Remember that calling on the name of the Lord is the best and wisest thing you can do.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Judging
Lady of Light
1 Corinthians 5:1-4 states:
"Dare any of you, having a matter against another go to law before the unusual and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world and if the world shall be judged you you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life. If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church."
It is important as Paul says to seek peace and pursue it by handling matters within the church rather than going outside to the law whenever possible.
Some people go running to the law when things can be resolved with prayer and communication among the members of the church. It is best not to resort to that, especially concerning believers.
This is sound advice given to the church at Corinth which still applies today.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
1 Corinthians 5:1-4 states:
"Dare any of you, having a matter against another go to law before the unusual and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world and if the world shall be judged you you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life. If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church."
It is important as Paul says to seek peace and pursue it by handling matters within the church rather than going outside to the law whenever possible.
Some people go running to the law when things can be resolved with prayer and communication among the members of the church. It is best not to resort to that, especially concerning believers.
This is sound advice given to the church at Corinth which still applies today.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Sunday, July 29, 2012
The Grace of God
Lady of Light
In Ephesians 2:8-10, it states:
"For by grace ye are saved through faith: and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
So often, there is a tendency for us to think there is something we can do to earn our salvation or that somehow our works add to it, but in these verses, Paul is letting us know that our salvation is truly a gift of God, by his grace. As far as our works are concerned, they are ordained in God for us to do. This gives us a certain perspective on our relationship with Christ and also what our attitude should be in terms of the good things that we do.
Praise be to God for what he has done for us in Christ and how he allows us the privilege of serving him.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Ephesians 2:8-10, it states:
"For by grace ye are saved through faith: and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
So often, there is a tendency for us to think there is something we can do to earn our salvation or that somehow our works add to it, but in these verses, Paul is letting us know that our salvation is truly a gift of God, by his grace. As far as our works are concerned, they are ordained in God for us to do. This gives us a certain perspective on our relationship with Christ and also what our attitude should be in terms of the good things that we do.
Praise be to God for what he has done for us in Christ and how he allows us the privilege of serving him.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Friday, July 27, 2012
Advice on Life
Lady of Light
In 1 Peter 3:8-12 it states:
"Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing: knowing that ye are thereunto called, that we should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers, but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil."
This is the guideline for how we need to live, seeking unity and peace and being compassionate of one another. It is certainly a challenge, but one that we can lean towards with God's help.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In 1 Peter 3:8-12 it states:
"Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing: knowing that ye are thereunto called, that we should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers, but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil."
This is the guideline for how we need to live, seeking unity and peace and being compassionate of one another. It is certainly a challenge, but one that we can lean towards with God's help.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Friday, July 20, 2012
Prove the Will of God
Lady of Light
In Romans 12:1-2, it talks about how we as Christians should be.
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God."
A transformation can only take place in the Spirit and of the living God. The renewing of the mind happens when we read the word of God - it has the power to renew us.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Romans 12:1-2, it talks about how we as Christians should be.
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God."
A transformation can only take place in the Spirit and of the living God. The renewing of the mind happens when we read the word of God - it has the power to renew us.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Praying for the Saints
Lady of Light
In 1 Thessalonians, 1-7, we have the apostle Paul, Silvanus and Timothy praying for the saints there:
"Paul and Slivanus and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, withjoy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were examples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia."
Here, we have a good role model of godly men praying for those in the church and recognizing what God did in their lives and being grateful for it. If you are in a church, you also can take the opportunity to pray for those in the church and recognize what God is doing in your life and in the life of the church. I personally say special prayers for the churches involved in the TV ministries such as Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar and Charles Stanley because, not only are they building up their own churches, they are reaching out to millions all over the world. I also pray for the church of which I am a member and for the people in it because God is working in all of their lives and to prepare us to do His work here in the world.
Take time out today to appreciate what God is doing in your life and in the lives of the saints you are involved with.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In 1 Thessalonians, 1-7, we have the apostle Paul, Silvanus and Timothy praying for the saints there:
"Paul and Slivanus and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, withjoy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were examples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia."
Here, we have a good role model of godly men praying for those in the church and recognizing what God did in their lives and being grateful for it. If you are in a church, you also can take the opportunity to pray for those in the church and recognize what God is doing in your life and in the life of the church. I personally say special prayers for the churches involved in the TV ministries such as Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar and Charles Stanley because, not only are they building up their own churches, they are reaching out to millions all over the world. I also pray for the church of which I am a member and for the people in it because God is working in all of their lives and to prepare us to do His work here in the world.
Take time out today to appreciate what God is doing in your life and in the lives of the saints you are involved with.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Wisdom
Lady of Light
Proverbs 8: 10-20 describes wisdom and how we should seek after it:
"Receive my instruction and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it I, wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles even all the judges of the earth. I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and rich and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgement..."
We often mix up our value system and in reading Proverbs 8, I can see that to value wisdom above other things is best. In the book of James, it says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord." James 1:5-7.
I am glad that we can ask God, and trust God to give us divine wisdom when we need it. So when you find that you are facing different trials and situations in life, it is a true comfort to know that you can ask and rely on God's wisdom.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Proverbs 8: 10-20 describes wisdom and how we should seek after it:
"Receive my instruction and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it I, wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles even all the judges of the earth. I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and rich and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgement..."
We often mix up our value system and in reading Proverbs 8, I can see that to value wisdom above other things is best. In the book of James, it says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord." James 1:5-7.
I am glad that we can ask God, and trust God to give us divine wisdom when we need it. So when you find that you are facing different trials and situations in life, it is a true comfort to know that you can ask and rely on God's wisdom.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Walk Worthy
Lady of Light
In Ephesians 4:1-6 states:
"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy pf the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit and the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling: One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all who is above all, and through all and in you all."
This seems to indicated that we must be in unity and peace We must walk as children of God - Paul is instructing the church at Ephesus in these matters.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Ephesians 4:1-6 states:
"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy pf the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit and the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling: One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all who is above all, and through all and in you all."
This seems to indicated that we must be in unity and peace We must walk as children of God - Paul is instructing the church at Ephesus in these matters.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Tears will be gone! All things will be new!
Lady of Light
In Revelation 21:1-5, we have John telling us a vision of the future - "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as aa bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people and God himself shall be with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them and their God. AND GOD SHALL WIPE AWAY ALL TEARS FROM THEIR EYES; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things have passed away."
This is awesome! According to my commentary, "There is a question whether chapters 21 and 22 deal with the Eternal State alone or whether they alternate between the Milennium and the Eternal State. Since the Millennium and eternity are similar in many ways, it is not surprising if they seem to merge at times in the writings of the Apostle John. Here the Eternal State is called the new heaven and earth described in Isaiah 65:17-25. There the Millennium is in view because sin and death are still present. These will be completely excluded from the Eternal State."
But this information about the future is good news-no tears, no pain and former things will pass away. However, in Revealation 21:8, there is a warning. It states:
""But not all are overcomers. Some are cowardly, afraid to confess Christ; unbelieving, unwilling to trust the sinner's Savior, ....all those who remain in their sins, whether guilty of the gross iniquities listed here or not; abominable, given over to disgusting immorality; .....these will be assigned to the lake of fire as their final destiny."
We have an opportunity now to develop a trusting relationship in Christ and to eventually be part of the good things that God has planned. We are blessed.
If you haven't trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, the time is NOW.
1 John 1:9 tells us, "If you confess your sins, He is just and faithful to forgive your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness."
Draw near to Christ and accept Him as your Savior if you have not done so! If you have done so, rejoice in the Eternal Truth of the Word.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Revelation 21:1-5, we have John telling us a vision of the future - "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as aa bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people and God himself shall be with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them and their God. AND GOD SHALL WIPE AWAY ALL TEARS FROM THEIR EYES; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things have passed away."
This is awesome! According to my commentary, "There is a question whether chapters 21 and 22 deal with the Eternal State alone or whether they alternate between the Milennium and the Eternal State. Since the Millennium and eternity are similar in many ways, it is not surprising if they seem to merge at times in the writings of the Apostle John. Here the Eternal State is called the new heaven and earth described in Isaiah 65:17-25. There the Millennium is in view because sin and death are still present. These will be completely excluded from the Eternal State."
But this information about the future is good news-no tears, no pain and former things will pass away. However, in Revealation 21:8, there is a warning. It states:
""But not all are overcomers. Some are cowardly, afraid to confess Christ; unbelieving, unwilling to trust the sinner's Savior, ....all those who remain in their sins, whether guilty of the gross iniquities listed here or not; abominable, given over to disgusting immorality; .....these will be assigned to the lake of fire as their final destiny."
We have an opportunity now to develop a trusting relationship in Christ and to eventually be part of the good things that God has planned. We are blessed.
If you haven't trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, the time is NOW.
1 John 1:9 tells us, "If you confess your sins, He is just and faithful to forgive your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness."
Draw near to Christ and accept Him as your Savior if you have not done so! If you have done so, rejoice in the Eternal Truth of the Word.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Unity
Lady of Light
In 1 Corinthians, 1:10, the apostle Paul says:
"Now I beseech you, brethren by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgement."
Apparently, there were contentions among the members of the church of Corinth - the people were saying that they were of different leaders and teachers, when, in fact, they were all of Christ. It is in Christ, that we truly find unity of the spirit and the bond of peace. There are many Christian leaders that God uses, but it is the Holy Spirit that speaks and gives unity through all. If you are experiencing disunity with your church, remember that you are all of the same body - the body of Christ.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In 1 Corinthians, 1:10, the apostle Paul says:
"Now I beseech you, brethren by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgement."
Apparently, there were contentions among the members of the church of Corinth - the people were saying that they were of different leaders and teachers, when, in fact, they were all of Christ. It is in Christ, that we truly find unity of the spirit and the bond of peace. There are many Christian leaders that God uses, but it is the Holy Spirit that speaks and gives unity through all. If you are experiencing disunity with your church, remember that you are all of the same body - the body of Christ.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Monday, July 2, 2012
Pride
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In Ezekisl 28z1-10, the pride, wisdom and wealth of the prince of Tyre are described in verses 1-6, and then his destruction by the Babylonians in verses 7-10. "No doubt this prince foreshadows the Antichrist." (Believers' Bible Commentary, William MacDonald).
"The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord God; because thine heard is lifted up and thou hast said I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God: Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee: With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and has gotten gold and silver into thy treasures: By thy great wisdom and by thy traffic has thou increased thy riches and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches."
Tyrus was destroyed because of his pride. He thought of himself as a God. This should be a lesson to us to think of ourselves as mortal man and live in humble dependency of God. It is easy to lose our perspective if we are not careful.
Know that "Every good and perfect gift Lady of Light
It is Important
to remember that "Every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning".
James 1:17
It is important to keep our perspective and depend on God, not lifting ourselves up as Gods. Pride leads to destruction.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of light
In Ezekisl 28z1-10, the pride, wisdom and wealth of the prince of Tyre are described in verses 1-6, and then his destruction by the Babylonians in verses 7-10. "No doubt this prince foreshadows the Antichrist." (Believers' Bible Commentary, William MacDonald).
"The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord God; because thine heard is lifted up and thou hast said I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God: Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee: With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and has gotten gold and silver into thy treasures: By thy great wisdom and by thy traffic has thou increased thy riches and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches."
Tyrus was destroyed because of his pride. He thought of himself as a God. This should be a lesson to us to think of ourselves as mortal man and live in humble dependency of God. It is easy to lose our perspective if we are not careful.
Know that "Every good and perfect gift Lady of Light
It is Important
to remember that "Every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning".
James 1:17
It is important to keep our perspective and depend on God, not lifting ourselves up as Gods. Pride leads to destruction.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of light
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