Lady of Light
In 1 Corinthiians 10:13 states: "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
This is a great promise!! It reminds me of a song I heard on a TV church program and the lyrics said, "Where there is no way, God will make a way". We are inundated with many things to tempt us here in the world and we need to know that God is indeed able to help us to bear temptation and always lead us away from it.
In the Lord's prayer, it says, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power and glory forever."
Pray the Lord's prayer today with a spirit of meditation and know that you have the power from God to resist and move away from temptation.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Direction
Lady of Light
In Proverbs 18:9, it states;
"A man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directs his steps."
Often times we think of something we want to do - regarding a task, relationship or service for the Lord - our heart may know what we want to do, but it is good that this verse says that the Lord will direct our steps as we go. We cannot easily predict what we will encounter as we go about in life, but the assurance that God will direct us is a true comfort and a great thing.
As you go about your day, know with confidence that God will direct your steps if you are looking for him to do so.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of light
In Proverbs 18:9, it states;
"A man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directs his steps."
Often times we think of something we want to do - regarding a task, relationship or service for the Lord - our heart may know what we want to do, but it is good that this verse says that the Lord will direct our steps as we go. We cannot easily predict what we will encounter as we go about in life, but the assurance that God will direct us is a true comfort and a great thing.
As you go about your day, know with confidence that God will direct your steps if you are looking for him to do so.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of light
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wisdom and a heart of understanding
Lady of Light
In Proverbs 8:5-11, it states:
"O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hera; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find 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."
It seems that much importance is placed on wisdom, knowledge, and most of all, an understanding heart. Oftentimes, we gain our knowledge and information from the wrong sources and it results in foolish thinking and unrighteous behavior if we are not careful. The word of God is pure and true - when I pray about situations and relationships, I have learned to ask God for "divine wisdom" because earthly so-called wisdom is not always sound and true.
The book of Proverbs, for example, is chocked full of wise sayings. There are 31 verses in Proverbs. If you read a chapter a day, corresponding with the day of the month, every month, you will have read through the whole book of Proverbs. This is a wonderful and valuable exercise. Try it and see.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Proverbs 8:5-11, it states:
"O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hera; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find 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."
It seems that much importance is placed on wisdom, knowledge, and most of all, an understanding heart. Oftentimes, we gain our knowledge and information from the wrong sources and it results in foolish thinking and unrighteous behavior if we are not careful. The word of God is pure and true - when I pray about situations and relationships, I have learned to ask God for "divine wisdom" because earthly so-called wisdom is not always sound and true.
The book of Proverbs, for example, is chocked full of wise sayings. There are 31 verses in Proverbs. If you read a chapter a day, corresponding with the day of the month, every month, you will have read through the whole book of Proverbs. This is a wonderful and valuable exercise. Try it and see.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Friday, March 23, 2012
Wisdom
Lady of Light
In Proverbs 24:5-6, it states:
"A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war; and in multitude of counselors, there is safety."
This makes me think of how it is so much easier to do things when you have information and support that God provides as an answer to prayer, and a response to our needs when we go to him humbly in prayer.
In Phillipians 4:6-7 it says:
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
This is a wonderful promise - when we bathe our life in prayer, God gives us what we need, the wisdom and peace to live our life bearing fruit.
As you go about your endeavors, pray and receive wisdom and strength.
Bod bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Proverbs 24:5-6, it states:
"A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war; and in multitude of counselors, there is safety."
This makes me think of how it is so much easier to do things when you have information and support that God provides as an answer to prayer, and a response to our needs when we go to him humbly in prayer.
In Phillipians 4:6-7 it says:
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
This is a wonderful promise - when we bathe our life in prayer, God gives us what we need, the wisdom and peace to live our life bearing fruit.
As you go about your endeavors, pray and receive wisdom and strength.
Bod bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Monday, March 19, 2012
Special Preaching
Lady of Light
In 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Paul tells us: "And my speech an my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
There are many kinds of preachers out there today - do they hold up to the standard of the apostle Paul? It is easy to unthinkingly use man's wisdom, but in fact, it is the power of God on which our faith must stand.
I believe that power comes from the Spirit and from the Word of God. When you hear preaching that is firmly grounded in God's Word, in the Spirit of God, there is just no substitute for this.
Remember "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Paul tells us: "And my speech an my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
There are many kinds of preachers out there today - do they hold up to the standard of the apostle Paul? It is easy to unthinkingly use man's wisdom, but in fact, it is the power of God on which our faith must stand.
I believe that power comes from the Spirit and from the Word of God. When you hear preaching that is firmly grounded in God's Word, in the Spirit of God, there is just no substitute for this.
Remember "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Saturday, March 17, 2012
The Gospel Made Manifest
Lady of Light
In Romans 16:24-27 in his closing remarks, Paul says the following:
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Am.e. Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began. But now is made manifest by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: to God only wise by the glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen."
In direct terms, all of the mysteries are revealed in the scriptures for the purpose of God obtaining our obedience by faith.
We cannot believe or obey something we don't know about so it is to our benefit to study the word of God and in particular the word of the prophets.
As you find a good study bible or study guide and begin to look into the prophets of the bible, it will enhance your spiritual growth and knowledge.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In Romans 16:24-27 in his closing remarks, Paul says the following:
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Am.e. Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began. But now is made manifest by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: to God only wise by the glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen."
In direct terms, all of the mysteries are revealed in the scriptures for the purpose of God obtaining our obedience by faith.
We cannot believe or obey something we don't know about so it is to our benefit to study the word of God and in particular the word of the prophets.
As you find a good study bible or study guide and begin to look into the prophets of the bible, it will enhance your spiritual growth and knowledge.
God bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Honor Jesus
Lady of Light
In John 5:43-44, Jesus says:
"I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe which receive honour one of another and seek not the honor that come from God only?"
In those days, the Pharisees criticized Jesus for healing on the Sabbath and they didn't have a clear vision. Are we sometimes also influenced by ones who come "in their own name"? We have many ceremonies honoring men, awards for performances, Nobel peace prizes and other forms of recognition that we give to each other. It is important that we do not forget that "Apart from God, we can do nothing" and that all honor is due him first and foremost.
As you read these verses, and perhaps the rest of John, Chapter Five that is written in Jesus' words, that you pray for a clear vision of who He is and who God is, deserving of all honor above all else.
God Bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
In John 5:43-44, Jesus says:
"I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe which receive honour one of another and seek not the honor that come from God only?"
In those days, the Pharisees criticized Jesus for healing on the Sabbath and they didn't have a clear vision. Are we sometimes also influenced by ones who come "in their own name"? We have many ceremonies honoring men, awards for performances, Nobel peace prizes and other forms of recognition that we give to each other. It is important that we do not forget that "Apart from God, we can do nothing" and that all honor is due him first and foremost.
As you read these verses, and perhaps the rest of John, Chapter Five that is written in Jesus' words, that you pray for a clear vision of who He is and who God is, deserving of all honor above all else.
God Bless you and have a great day!
Lady of Light
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