John, speaking as a Christian, wrote, “He is the propitiation for our sins:
and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world” (1 John
2:2).
According to John, the goal of every Christian is to “sin not.” That means
the Christian is not bent toward sin but, instead, leans toward God. But what
happens when that God-leaning child sins?
“And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous” (1 John 2:1).
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and
to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
Sunday, October 24, 2010
All He asks..
here is a God who Hears,
Who answers prayer,
Here is a God that Leads and Directs...
And all He asks for is faith...
All He asks is confidence...
That you would put your life in His hands...
walking the confidence that God can lead in the littleist details of our lives...
Who answers prayer,
Here is a God that Leads and Directs...
And all He asks for is faith...
All He asks is confidence...
That you would put your life in His hands...
walking the confidence that God can lead in the littleist details of our lives...
God is training a people
Do not think Jeremiah gave up in despair. In the midst of his trial, he remembered that God was full of compassion and tender mercies:
"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord…. For the Lord will not cast off for ever: but though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies" (Lamentations 3:21-26, 31-32).
"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord…. For the Lord will not cast off for ever: but though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies" (Lamentations 3:21-26, 31-32).
something God spoke to me through hard out
David Wilkerson Today
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
ONE MINUTE BEFORE MIDNIGHT
We see in 1 Samuel 13 that Saul faced a crucial moment that every believer must
eventually confront. It is a time of crisis when we're forced to decide whether
we'll wait on God by faith, or get impatient and take matters into our own
hands.
Saul's pivotal moment came when ominous clouds of war were gathering over
Israel. The Philistines had amassed a huge army of horsemen, iron chariots and
legions of soldiers brandishing the latest weapons. By contrast, the Israelites
had only two swords in their entire army—one for Saul and one for his son,
Jonathan. Everyone else had to use makeshift weapons, such as wooden spears or
crude farm tools.
A week earlier Samuel had warned Saul to wait for him at Gilgal before going
into battle. The prophet had said he would arrive after seven days to make the
proper sacrifices to the Lord.
When the seventh day came and Samuel hadn't arrived, Saul's soldiers began to
scatter. Worse, the king didn't have God's direction for battle.
What approach did Saul take? Did he stand firm, declaring, "I don't care if it
takes Samuel eight days to arrive, I'm going to stand on God's Word to me. Live
or die, I will obey his command"? No—Saul panicked. He allowed himself to be
overwhelmed by his circumstances. And he ended up manipulating his way around
God's Word. He ordered the priest who was present to make the sacrifices
without Samuel and in so doing committed a grievous sin against the Lord (see 1
Samuel 13:11–12).
No—God is never too late. All along, the Lord knew each step Samuel was
taking toward Gilgal. He had set the prophet on a heavenly navigation system,
pinpointing his arrival to the very second. Samuel would be there by day seven,
even if it was one minute before midnight.
God has not changed throughout the ages. And he is still concerned with whether
his people obey this command: "Obey the voice of the Lord, and [do not] rebel
against the commandment of the Lord" (1 Samuel 12:15, paraphrased). It doesn't
matter if our lives are spinning out of control—we are to walk in total
confidence in the Lord. Even if things look hopeless, we are not to act in
fear. Rather, we are to wait patiently on him to deliver us, as his Word
promises.
The fact is, God stood right beside Saul as the massive Philistine army pressed
in. He knew the crisis Saul was in and his eye was on every detail.
Our God sees every detail of your crisis. He sees all the life-problems
pressing in on you. And he's fully aware your situation is getting worse daily.
Those who pray and wait on him with calm faith are never in any real danger.
Moreover, he knows all your panicky thoughts: "I don't see how I can ever repay
this debt…I don't have any hope for my marriage…I don't know how I can keep
my job…." Yet his command to you still holds true: "Don't panic or get ahead
of me. You are to do nothing but pray—and rely on me. I honor everyone who
puts his trust in me."
Consider these words God has given to his church: "Without faith it is
impossible to please him" (Hebrews 11:6). "Trust in him at all times; ye
people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us" (Psalm 62:8).
"Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield"
(Psalm 115:11). "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct
thy paths" (Proverbs 3:5–6).
Unbelief is deadly, its consequences tragic. And we face dire consequences if
we try to extricate ourselves from our trials instead of trusting God to see us
through them.
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
ONE MINUTE BEFORE MIDNIGHT
We see in 1 Samuel 13 that Saul faced a crucial moment that every believer must
eventually confront. It is a time of crisis when we're forced to decide whether
we'll wait on God by faith, or get impatient and take matters into our own
hands.
Saul's pivotal moment came when ominous clouds of war were gathering over
Israel. The Philistines had amassed a huge army of horsemen, iron chariots and
legions of soldiers brandishing the latest weapons. By contrast, the Israelites
had only two swords in their entire army—one for Saul and one for his son,
Jonathan. Everyone else had to use makeshift weapons, such as wooden spears or
crude farm tools.
A week earlier Samuel had warned Saul to wait for him at Gilgal before going
into battle. The prophet had said he would arrive after seven days to make the
proper sacrifices to the Lord.
When the seventh day came and Samuel hadn't arrived, Saul's soldiers began to
scatter. Worse, the king didn't have God's direction for battle.
What approach did Saul take? Did he stand firm, declaring, "I don't care if it
takes Samuel eight days to arrive, I'm going to stand on God's Word to me. Live
or die, I will obey his command"? No—Saul panicked. He allowed himself to be
overwhelmed by his circumstances. And he ended up manipulating his way around
God's Word. He ordered the priest who was present to make the sacrifices
without Samuel and in so doing committed a grievous sin against the Lord (see 1
Samuel 13:11–12).
No—God is never too late. All along, the Lord knew each step Samuel was
taking toward Gilgal. He had set the prophet on a heavenly navigation system,
pinpointing his arrival to the very second. Samuel would be there by day seven,
even if it was one minute before midnight.
God has not changed throughout the ages. And he is still concerned with whether
his people obey this command: "Obey the voice of the Lord, and [do not] rebel
against the commandment of the Lord" (1 Samuel 12:15, paraphrased). It doesn't
matter if our lives are spinning out of control—we are to walk in total
confidence in the Lord. Even if things look hopeless, we are not to act in
fear. Rather, we are to wait patiently on him to deliver us, as his Word
promises.
The fact is, God stood right beside Saul as the massive Philistine army pressed
in. He knew the crisis Saul was in and his eye was on every detail.
Our God sees every detail of your crisis. He sees all the life-problems
pressing in on you. And he's fully aware your situation is getting worse daily.
Those who pray and wait on him with calm faith are never in any real danger.
Moreover, he knows all your panicky thoughts: "I don't see how I can ever repay
this debt…I don't have any hope for my marriage…I don't know how I can keep
my job…." Yet his command to you still holds true: "Don't panic or get ahead
of me. You are to do nothing but pray—and rely on me. I honor everyone who
puts his trust in me."
Consider these words God has given to his church: "Without faith it is
impossible to please him" (Hebrews 11:6). "Trust in him at all times; ye
people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us" (Psalm 62:8).
"Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield"
(Psalm 115:11). "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct
thy paths" (Proverbs 3:5–6).
Unbelief is deadly, its consequences tragic. And we face dire consequences if
we try to extricate ourselves from our trials instead of trusting God to see us
through them.
something God spoke to me through hard out
David Wilkerson Today
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
ONE MINUTE BEFORE MIDNIGHT
We see in 1 Samuel 13 that Saul faced a crucial moment that every believer must
eventually confront. It is a time of crisis when we're forced to decide whether
we'll wait on God by faith, or get impatient and take matters into our own
hands.
Saul's pivotal moment came when ominous clouds of war were gathering over
Israel. The Philistines had amassed a huge army of horsemen, iron chariots and
legions of soldiers brandishing the latest weapons. By contrast, the Israelites
had only two swords in their entire army—one for Saul and one for his son,
Jonathan. Everyone else had to use makeshift weapons, such as wooden spears or
crude farm tools.
A week earlier Samuel had warned Saul to wait for him at Gilgal before going
into battle. The prophet had said he would arrive after seven days to make the
proper sacrifices to the Lord.
When the seventh day came and Samuel hadn't arrived, Saul's soldiers began to
scatter. Worse, the king didn't have God's direction for battle.
What approach did Saul take? Did he stand firm, declaring, "I don't care if it
takes Samuel eight days to arrive, I'm going to stand on God's Word to me. Live
or die, I will obey his command"? No—Saul panicked. He allowed himself to be
overwhelmed by his circumstances. And he ended up manipulating his way around
God's Word. He ordered the priest who was present to make the sacrifices
without Samuel and in so doing committed a grievous sin against the Lord (see 1
Samuel 13:11–12).
No—God is never too late. All along, the Lord knew each step Samuel was
taking toward Gilgal. He had set the prophet on a heavenly navigation system,
pinpointing his arrival to the very second. Samuel would be there by day seven,
even if it was one minute before midnight.
God has not changed throughout the ages. And he is still concerned with whether
his people obey this command: "Obey the voice of the Lord, and [do not] rebel
against the commandment of the Lord" (1 Samuel 12:15, paraphrased). It doesn't
matter if our lives are spinning out of control—we are to walk in total
confidence in the Lord. Even if things look hopeless, we are not to act in
fear. Rather, we are to wait patiently on him to deliver us, as his Word
promises.
The fact is, God stood right beside Saul as the massive Philistine army pressed
in. He knew the crisis Saul was in and his eye was on every detail.
Our God sees every detail of your crisis. He sees all the life-problems
pressing in on you. And he's fully aware your situation is getting worse daily.
Those who pray and wait on him with calm faith are never in any real danger.
Moreover, he knows all your panicky thoughts: "I don't see how I can ever repay
this debt…I don't have any hope for my marriage…I don't know how I can keep
my job…." Yet his command to you still holds true: "Don't panic or get ahead
of me. You are to do nothing but pray—and rely on me. I honor everyone who
puts his trust in me."
Consider these words God has given to his church: "Without faith it is
impossible to please him" (Hebrews 11:6). "Trust in him at all times; ye
people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us" (Psalm 62:8).
"Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield"
(Psalm 115:11). "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct
thy paths" (Proverbs 3:5–6).
Unbelief is deadly, its consequences tragic. And we face dire consequences if
we try to extricate ourselves from our trials instead of trusting God to see us
through them.
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
ONE MINUTE BEFORE MIDNIGHT
We see in 1 Samuel 13 that Saul faced a crucial moment that every believer must
eventually confront. It is a time of crisis when we're forced to decide whether
we'll wait on God by faith, or get impatient and take matters into our own
hands.
Saul's pivotal moment came when ominous clouds of war were gathering over
Israel. The Philistines had amassed a huge army of horsemen, iron chariots and
legions of soldiers brandishing the latest weapons. By contrast, the Israelites
had only two swords in their entire army—one for Saul and one for his son,
Jonathan. Everyone else had to use makeshift weapons, such as wooden spears or
crude farm tools.
A week earlier Samuel had warned Saul to wait for him at Gilgal before going
into battle. The prophet had said he would arrive after seven days to make the
proper sacrifices to the Lord.
When the seventh day came and Samuel hadn't arrived, Saul's soldiers began to
scatter. Worse, the king didn't have God's direction for battle.
What approach did Saul take? Did he stand firm, declaring, "I don't care if it
takes Samuel eight days to arrive, I'm going to stand on God's Word to me. Live
or die, I will obey his command"? No—Saul panicked. He allowed himself to be
overwhelmed by his circumstances. And he ended up manipulating his way around
God's Word. He ordered the priest who was present to make the sacrifices
without Samuel and in so doing committed a grievous sin against the Lord (see 1
Samuel 13:11–12).
No—God is never too late. All along, the Lord knew each step Samuel was
taking toward Gilgal. He had set the prophet on a heavenly navigation system,
pinpointing his arrival to the very second. Samuel would be there by day seven,
even if it was one minute before midnight.
God has not changed throughout the ages. And he is still concerned with whether
his people obey this command: "Obey the voice of the Lord, and [do not] rebel
against the commandment of the Lord" (1 Samuel 12:15, paraphrased). It doesn't
matter if our lives are spinning out of control—we are to walk in total
confidence in the Lord. Even if things look hopeless, we are not to act in
fear. Rather, we are to wait patiently on him to deliver us, as his Word
promises.
The fact is, God stood right beside Saul as the massive Philistine army pressed
in. He knew the crisis Saul was in and his eye was on every detail.
Our God sees every detail of your crisis. He sees all the life-problems
pressing in on you. And he's fully aware your situation is getting worse daily.
Those who pray and wait on him with calm faith are never in any real danger.
Moreover, he knows all your panicky thoughts: "I don't see how I can ever repay
this debt…I don't have any hope for my marriage…I don't know how I can keep
my job…." Yet his command to you still holds true: "Don't panic or get ahead
of me. You are to do nothing but pray—and rely on me. I honor everyone who
puts his trust in me."
Consider these words God has given to his church: "Without faith it is
impossible to please him" (Hebrews 11:6). "Trust in him at all times; ye
people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us" (Psalm 62:8).
"Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield"
(Psalm 115:11). "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct
thy paths" (Proverbs 3:5–6).
Unbelief is deadly, its consequences tragic. And we face dire consequences if
we try to extricate ourselves from our trials instead of trusting God to see us
through them.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
MEN OF WAr!
Ephesians 6.10-20
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. 11Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13Therefore take up the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. 15As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. 16With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. 19Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. 11Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13Therefore take up the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. 15As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. 16With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. 19Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
Monday, October 18, 2010
being Genuine...
Some times, itàs like I really want to try but just fail straight away and feel like turning on God. Like because we have failed, but God doesnàt turn on us when we fail (I am yet going through the process of learning this)...
Prov12.1 TO learn you must love disipline, it is stupid to hate discipine....
sometimes we make ourselves learn the hard way. Like Ive thought if it was God's will He would make it all easy for me and provide easily as. But this is such a lie, just because we become His children it doesn't permit us to stop. I dunno why I find working so hard, itàs like I just avoid it because I feel like I have no belief in myself, or maybe I believe that someone else has already done it. But this also is a lie, because God has an individual plan for all of us. and he wants our days to count. I dunno just with Pentathlon God I ask for clarity, like I spend so many hours training everyday and maybe I do it all in my own strentgh but forgive me if I think myu identity comes from there because I know it doent. But I thankyou for making my path straight , as I dedicate everything I do to you. Thank you Lord. Also with my Ert studies I I dedicate it all to you and I ask that you give me favour with the uni and also that you would speak to them through my work and encourage me and increase my talent and the same with my ministry what ever that is going to be. in the future.
Papa just let me feel your love but help metake your disicpline more seriously, help me be more holy and more like you. Forgive me for all the compromising I have done. its so ugly and forgive me. its ugglyyyy... I want to eb like it but itàs hard. Help me walk in your spirit and not give up. Lord I ask for providence and just light to my path that you would encrouage me and take me to a deeper level with you. Help me also forgive myself and move on from not making the most in the past and seeking the praise of people e.g. my mum etc God I feel so confused like I dunno if I even know you. I donàt think I do at all. THIS SUCKKSSSS Goddd tell me I know you show me your face ... your reall face God help me realiZe your not double minded like my mum or any one around me that says one thing but means another Lord you old meeeee you promised me.
Prov12.1 TO learn you must love disipline, it is stupid to hate discipine....
sometimes we make ourselves learn the hard way. Like Ive thought if it was God's will He would make it all easy for me and provide easily as. But this is such a lie, just because we become His children it doesn't permit us to stop. I dunno why I find working so hard, itàs like I just avoid it because I feel like I have no belief in myself, or maybe I believe that someone else has already done it. But this also is a lie, because God has an individual plan for all of us. and he wants our days to count. I dunno just with Pentathlon God I ask for clarity, like I spend so many hours training everyday and maybe I do it all in my own strentgh but forgive me if I think myu identity comes from there because I know it doent. But I thankyou for making my path straight , as I dedicate everything I do to you. Thank you Lord. Also with my Ert studies I I dedicate it all to you and I ask that you give me favour with the uni and also that you would speak to them through my work and encourage me and increase my talent and the same with my ministry what ever that is going to be. in the future.
Papa just let me feel your love but help metake your disicpline more seriously, help me be more holy and more like you. Forgive me for all the compromising I have done. its so ugly and forgive me. its ugglyyyy... I want to eb like it but itàs hard. Help me walk in your spirit and not give up. Lord I ask for providence and just light to my path that you would encrouage me and take me to a deeper level with you. Help me also forgive myself and move on from not making the most in the past and seeking the praise of people e.g. my mum etc God I feel so confused like I dunno if I even know you. I donàt think I do at all. THIS SUCKKSSSS Goddd tell me I know you show me your face ... your reall face God help me realiZe your not double minded like my mum or any one around me that says one thing but means another Lord you old meeeee you promised me.
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