“Yes, the Lord Almighty has decided what he will do. Nobody can change it. He is ready to show his power. Nobody can stop it.”
—Isaiah 14:27 (EASY)
“At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.”
—Isaiah 60:22 (NLT)
“We know that God works to help those people who love him. He uses everything that happens to them to bring something good. He does this for those people that he has chosen to serve him.”
—Romans 8:28 (EASY)
It might not be looking good at the moment. There might be storms. Your boat might be sinking.
Through it all, God is still working. This isn't the end of your story by a long shot. Whatever is happening now will become your testimony of victory. You are more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus who loves you (Romans 8:37).
God's always has a plan and nothing on Heaven on Earth and no power of the enemy can stop God's plan for your life. Because God is GOD. He created everything and everybody, including the enemy. So when God decides, big things happen at the time of His choosing.
Friend, you're in safe hands. GOD has got this and it's all going to work out okay. Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌
Holy Week is a good time to remember what Jesus did for us. He was definitely crushed in soul in the Garden of Gethsemane. This is a good devotional for this week, I hope it helps you reflect on our amazing Savior, Jesus Christ!
Even though I am torn within, and my soul is in turmoil, I will not ask the Father to rescue me from this hour of trial. For I have come to fulfill my purpose — to offer myself to God. So, Father, bring glory to your name!” Then suddenly a booming voice was heard from the sky, “I have glorified my name! And I will glorify it through you again! John 12:27-28
Gethsemane literally means “oil…
Genesis 40:23 - Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.
Joseph had dealt with so many trials and troubles in his young life. He was abandoned by his brothers and sold into slavery. He tried to make the best of his situation and live honorably for God. Yet he was falsely accused of a crime and thrown into prison.
Despite all this, Joseph was still faithful to God and believed he would be delivered. Joseph must have been excited to hear the chief butler was restored to his former position.
Let’s read together Genesis 40:1-13.
The chief butler did not put in a good word to Pharaoh for Joseph. The chief butler actually forgot about Joseph for two years.
Joseph must have been very discouraged during that time. Perhaps he thought God was going to deliver him using the chief butler, but nothing happened for two years.
Let’s read together Proverbs 3:5; Psalm 42:11; and Colossians 3:23-24.
Despite this setback, Joseph still believed in God. Joseph knew God did not forsake him. God blessed Joseph when he was in Potiphar’s household. God even blessed Joseph in prison.
Let’s read together Psalm 27:14 and Galatians 6:9.
Just like Joseph, we need to learn how to wait on the Lord.
The Creator and His Creation: Think About Who GOD is, and Who YOU Are...
We recently bought a car, and it came with a manual from the folks who made it. There are a bunch of electronics and features we wouldn’t even know about if we hadn’t been given the owner’s manual (in both book and digital format, btw). This book from the people who made the car contains almost everything you need to know about your vehicle. Doesn’t it make sense to get information from the…
Sunday night I remembered I needed to buy a clear, plastic bag/purse for an upcoming event we’ll be attending this week. I needed the purse rushed to me as we are leaving town today. Amazon kept their one-day-delivery promise. It was worth the wait! I barely had to wait at all!
The Waiting Game is the game we often play. So, for those of us who must wait – for whoever or whatever it is, we may…
We are a sports dominated culture like no culture before us. I include myself. A day isn’t complete for me in the Spring, Summer or Fall without an update on how the Phillies did. Ditto for the Fall and Winter in relation to the Philadelphia Eagles. Both those major sports sometime have so-called “Blockbuster Trades.” So maybe this metaphor makes sense to many. Here’s my version of the worst…
Jesus: The Light of the World
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” John 8:12
In this verse Jesus declares himself to be “the light of the world.” This is the second of Jesus’ seven “I am” statements1. While the expression appears simple and straightforward on the outside, the…
Jerusalem. The city that should be the safest sanctuary will instead become the snare.
How?
All a matter of perspective.
#GentleWaterorGreatRiver
#SanctuaryorSnare #LightorDarkness
Then Isaiah and the prophetess, his wife, had a son and God delivered more details about what was to come.
And I went to the prophetess, and she conceived and bore a son. Then the Lord said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz, or before the child knows how to call ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria will be carried away by the king of Assyria.”Isaiah…
A masterpost for all the works that are related to the requests sent for event “Peaky Blinders Kinktober”.
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Thank you again for your participation, you’re the best community ever and I hope I’ll do Justice to your fantasies.
“Dear Father I know that no matter what may come my way I know that Your Spirit is keeping me and strengthing me and that I don't have to face anything alone 🙏😇👑”
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
keep your mind on Christ and his promises
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Remember Peter
Matthew 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
If you get stressed for any reason
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Troubled with burdens or oppressed
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Isaiah 26:12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
1. Proverbs 31:26-27: "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness."
2. Proverbs 31:28: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."
3. Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you."
4. Isaiah 66:13: "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem."
5. 1 Timothy 5:14: "So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander."
These verses highlight the wisdom, honor, comfort, and importance of mothers and their roles in households and society.
Amazing Promises You Should Know. Promises You Should Claim!
Amazing Promises You Should Know. Promises You Should Claim!
A Bold Statement
“And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” (2 Peter 1:4, NIV)
How long has it been since you explored the promises of God? According to BibleInfo.com, someone has counted 3573 promises in the Bible. Bible…
1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
What is fundamentalism? I’ve gotten answers that range from ‘its sexism masked as Christianity’ to ‘its the opposite of modern liberal Christianity’
The term "fundamentalism" originated in a faith statement made by a Presbyterian denomination in 1910, wherein the "Five Fundamentals" were listed approximately as follows:
1. The Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:1; John 20:28; Hebrews 1:8-9).
2. The Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:27).
4. The Bodily Resurrection (Luke 24:36-46; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 15:14-15).
5. The inerrancy of the scriptures themselves (Psalms 12:6-7; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20).
"Fundamentalist" was then soon after considered a test of Christian orthodoxy and a positive descriptor. However, by the 70's the term was so sought after that it became the subject of sectarian disputes.
Interestingly, in the 1970s, some fundamentalists debated with each other over who had the right to use the term. The “pseudo-fundamentalists” debated the “neo-fundamentalists,” and vice-versa. It also became popular to categorize fundamentalist leaders and ministries as to whether they were militant, or moderate, or modified fundamentalists. I remember writing an article during that time entitled, “Will the Real Fundamentalist Please Stand Up.” (Pettigrew)
Eventually, due to the hot blooded infighting and the narrowing of the meaning and definition of "fundamentalism", the term became synonymous with rigid and sectarian positions, synonymous somewhat with a person who thinks that only those of their specific denomination are true Christians and everybody at every other church is going to hell.
The term caught on with non-Christians and currently is used as a pejorative. Today hardly anybody would identify themselves as a fundamentalist, unless they are able to explain that they hold an originalist position on its meaning, referring back to some older variation of the 5 fundamentals.