Thursday, August 23, 2012
Come into the Light
Lady of Light
in John 3:18-21< Jesus said:
"He that believeth on him is not condemned: baut he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God."
This reminds me of people who shy away from church because they aren't perfect - they know that they have sin in their life. But also know that if you have Jesus as your personal savior in your life, Jesus says; "if you confess your sins, he is just and faithful to forgive your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness."
Don't be afraid to come into the light - or afraid that your deeds will be reproved-be like those that doeth truth and cometh to the light, that his deeds may be manifest that they are wrought in God.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Divisions
Lady of Light
In Romans 10:17-18, the apostle Paul warns the brethren to "Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple."
This warning must have been necessary or Paul wouldn't have included these instructions in Romans. Sometimes, people have charisma or speaking capabilities, but they deceive the hearts of the simple - those who serve Jesus and live in peace and unity of the Spirit are the good examples.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The Key to David's Prayer Ps 31
Lady of Light
"In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust" let me never be ashamed; deliver me in thy righteousness." Ps. 31
This, I believe, is a reminder to us to acknowledge God and put our trust in Him in all things - and to trust in His deliverance and righteousness.
So often, we trust in ourselves and when things go wrong, we turn to God. Let's turn to God first in all things.
Fully trust in Him today.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
"In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust" let me never be ashamed; deliver me in thy righteousness." Ps. 31
This, I believe, is a reminder to us to acknowledge God and put our trust in Him in all things - and to trust in His deliverance and righteousness.
So often, we trust in ourselves and when things go wrong, we turn to God. Let's turn to God first in all things.
Fully trust in Him today.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Restoration
Lady of Light
Sometimes there is a need to try to restore one who has been taken over by a fault or a sin - Paul's instructions are in Galations 6: 1-4:
"Bretheren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove hos own work; and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another."
These instructions were written to the church of Galatia but I believe they are also for the church of today - not only that, but if we could consider this attitude whenever we have to correct someone, even outside the church or in our family, I believe the saying that "Attitude is Everything". May these words encourage you as you deal with others in your life.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of LIght
Sometimes there is a need to try to restore one who has been taken over by a fault or a sin - Paul's instructions are in Galations 6: 1-4:
"Bretheren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove hos own work; and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another."
These instructions were written to the church of Galatia but I believe they are also for the church of today - not only that, but if we could consider this attitude whenever we have to correct someone, even outside the church or in our family, I believe the saying that "Attitude is Everything". May these words encourage you as you deal with others in your life.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of LIght
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Instructions and warnings of false teaching
Lady of Light
In 2 Timothy 4:1-5 states:
"I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will no endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts,shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears: And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof thy ministry."
These instructions and warnings were given to Timothy, a young pastor but they are applicable for us to preach the word and do the work of God, being aware of the pitfalls of false teaching. Hopefully, you will encounter people to whom you can witness for Jesus Christ in spirit and truth.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In 2 Timothy 4:1-5 states:
"I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will no endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts,shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears: And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof thy ministry."
These instructions and warnings were given to Timothy, a young pastor but they are applicable for us to preach the word and do the work of God, being aware of the pitfalls of false teaching. Hopefully, you will encounter people to whom you can witness for Jesus Christ in spirit and truth.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Monday, August 6, 2012
Warnings and Instructions
Lady of Light
In 2 Timothy 2:19-26, the bible states:
"Nevertheleess, the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ DEPART FROM INIQUITY. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master;s use and prepared PREPARED UNTO EVERY GOOD WORK. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace with them that call on the Lord with a pure heart. But FOOLISH AND UNLEARNED QUESTIONS AVOID, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but he gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. In MEEKNESS instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
These verses tell us that people can become captive to the devil and how to guard against this and how to help others. It is attitude of the heart and meekness that is necessary and to live free from iniquity - these are good instructions to follow if you want your life to be better and you want to be able to help others too.
God bless you and have a great day!
In 2 Timothy 2:19-26, the bible states:
"Nevertheleess, the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ DEPART FROM INIQUITY. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master;s use and prepared PREPARED UNTO EVERY GOOD WORK. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace with them that call on the Lord with a pure heart. But FOOLISH AND UNLEARNED QUESTIONS AVOID, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but he gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. In MEEKNESS instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
These verses tell us that people can become captive to the devil and how to guard against this and how to help others. It is attitude of the heart and meekness that is necessary and to live free from iniquity - these are good instructions to follow if you want your life to be better and you want to be able to help others too.
God bless you and have a great day!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Instruction to Servants
Lady of Light
In Ephesians Chapter 6:5-8, it states:
"Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ: Not with eye service, as men pleaers; but as the servants Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free."
I believe that the key thing here is attitude and motive for what we do. Too many times, we boast about what we do or we do things with a selfish motive instead of unto the Lord. We must pray and examine our hearts as we do whatever it is that we believe God wants us to do.
As you meditate on this, consider living in God's design in dealing with anyone who has authority over you.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Ephesians Chapter 6:5-8, it states:
"Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ: Not with eye service, as men pleaers; but as the servants Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free."
I believe that the key thing here is attitude and motive for what we do. Too many times, we boast about what we do or we do things with a selfish motive instead of unto the Lord. We must pray and examine our hearts as we do whatever it is that we believe God wants us to do.
As you meditate on this, consider living in God's design in dealing with anyone who has authority over you.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
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