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Joshua's First Assignment (Exodus 17:8-9)
Exodus 17:8-9, Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. Joshua is introduced to us suddenly in Exodus 17:8-9, where he is appointed by Moses to be the commander to mobilize and lead the Israelites to fight the Amalekites, whom he decisively conquers. In Exodus 17, the children of Israel are in celebration. They have just come out of the land of Egypt, journeying through the wilderness. Notice: This is how Amalek came to Israel. In Exodus 17:8, the Amalekites (a type of the flesh) came after a spiritual victory. Amalek is a descendant of Esau, a man of the flesh. Apparently, Moses had already evaluated Joshua’s worth as a man of valor and a courageous leader. We read that Joshua did as Moses commanded him. He neither argued nor complained; he simply obeyed. If he was going to lead the people, he needed first of all to learn to take orders. From this first introduction of Joshua we realize that learning to serve was a necessary part of his training. In God’s school of obedience, Joshua was prepared for leadership. He had to learn to obey before he was qualified to command. God normally gives us a period of preparation before placing us in a position of authority. The plan of battle was simple. Joshua was to fight; Moses was to pray. Moses promised to go to the top of the highest hill surrounding the battle field, to lift up the rod of God, appealing and calling out to God in prayer. When enemies attack us, our only hope is the Lord, going before Him and crying out for help. Prevailing prayer is our only hope. When the enemy attacks, as God’s children, must go before God in prayer. Every believer needs to prevail in prayer. There are times when we, our loved ones, friends, church, and co-workers need special prayer crying out to God. In all those years of ministry to Moses, Joshua was faithful. It was behind the scenes that Joshua proved his worth. Then, after so many years of faithfulness, God commanded him to assume the position of leadership of this great people. We also are to be faithful in every situation in which God places us. Who can tell what God is training us for? Sometimes our small sphere of service seems to be so insignificant and we may feel that we are suited for something better. We may be in a place which seems to be leading nowhere and is very unimportant and perhaps, unproductive. It is then that we are to see beyond the immediate and trust that God will accomplish His purpose in our lives. Let us not turn and seek another path when God is in the process of making us and preparing us for something of which we now know nothing. Jesus said to His disciples, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men’ (Matthew 4:19). When He is busy making us and preparing us, we must allow Him to do it, even if at the time it seems to us to be unclear or unsuitable. PRAYER: Lord, help me to always be faithful when You call me to an assignment. In Jesus name, Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com
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Grappling with God (Genesis 32)
In Genesis 32, we find Jacob in a precarious position. His father in law Laban was behind him, while his brother Esau was before him. Years earlier, Jacob deceived Esau out of his birthright (Genesis 25). This incident brought about years of pain and vengeance to the point that Esau threatened to kill Jacob. Jacob still fears Esau’s revenge. Jacob was met with the possibility that his sin would find him out. What if Esau was set on vengeance? A guilty conscience doesn't need an accuser, nor will it let you blame someone else. Jacob was without excuse and he knew it. After all he had done to Esau, his conscience was pricked with the thought of his sin and deception. Again and again, Jacob was reminded of the fact that he was headed for a confrontation with his past and his sin. What he didn't know was that God was going to confront him before he ever got to Esau. Jacob was the one who said he wanted to serve God but attempted to do it in his flesh. The one who used carnal methods in hopes of achieving the blessings and promises of God. The one who saw life as one extended negotiation process, constantly looking for loopholes in lordship, obedience and holiness. Jacob's life was in conflict between his flesh and the Spirit. Jacob regarded his life as a wasted life. He had spent a great deal of energy and time running from God, fighting God, resisting the Lord, and deceiving people. We see his depravity against the framework of God's desire to use him. The good report is that Jacob didn't play the blame game. He didn't criticize how his parents raised him ,or reprimand what Laban did to him earlier. We will never be eager for God if we blame our environment, our education (or lack thereof), our surroundings, our parents, or our circumstances. I've heard people blame the system, their circumstances, or their absentee father. The reality is this: we do make choices. Two people can be in identical situations; one turns to God, while the other shakes his fist at Him. One has a pity party, and the other praises God in spite of it all. Mankind will never seek the Saviour unless they see themselves as a sinner. Sin deceives us into thinking we can negotiate with God. It deludes us into believing that we can get better in our flesh. It destroys us by telling us we can make it to Heaven, but dodge a direct encounter with the Christ, who demands our whole life surrendered to Him. What Jacob failed to learn early was that anytime someone fights against God, regardless of who they are, they will lose every time. Three choices will get us into God's will and keep us there. Decision, dedication and a daily walk in the power of the Spirit. Daily submission to the will of God is accomplished in prayerful meditation upon the Word of God. It is only in submission that the light is manifest to us. In that meditation we learn of His strength and wisdom. After his encounter with the Lord, he always walked with a limp. When a man is walking with the Lord, he will always be out of step with the world! People can have the luxury of being raised by the best parents, taught by the best teachers, mentored by the best coaches, and still struggle to respect and regard the valuable lessons in life. Because of this, often the Lord has to give some a Divine encounter. Too often people will remember a good scare rather than remembering good advice. PRAYER: Lord, as You needed to break Jacob for Your service, I come and present myself before You that You may mold me so that I might forever be altered for Your service and satisfaction as found in Romans 12:1-2. In Jesus name, Amen! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com Dealing with Despair (I Samuel 27:1)
I Samuel 27:1, And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. David has reached a very low period in his life. No doubt that David is discouraged and decides to flee Israel for refuge in Philistia. David did not trust Saul and he had every reason to distrust him. Saul had shown himself unstable and emotionally imbalanced. His jealousy and hatred of David were well known. Notice: In the previous verse, I Samuel 26:25, Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place. Saul had already once broken a promise to no longer hunt him. David knew Saul was lying and as a result he became very discouraged and fled to Philistia. In I Samuel 26:24, David sought the Lord. However, in I Samuel 27:1, David is not recorded as consulting with God. It is apparent that his faith lapsed. He focused on his circumstances, not on God. How sad it is when unbelievers believe and believers do not. It is one thing to encounter disappointment. It is another thing to allow disappointment to solidify into discouragement. When one is in this state of mind, their faith often fails. Therefore, the devil uses discouragement to get the eyes of God’s children on Him in hopes that we might quit. God had faithfully intervened over and over again to deliver David from the hand of Saul. God had demonstrated His power on behalf of David over and over again and had delivered him. He delivered him out of the mouth of the lion and the paw of the bear. He delivered him out of the hand of the great giant Goliath. Did David forget how God delivered him? NOTICE: David's pessimism compared to God's power. God saved David...
Prayer, Lord, too often through the eyes of the flesh, I see my battles bigger than You. Help me to trust in You and see them as You see them. There is never a problem I encounter that is greater than You. In Jesus name, AMEN! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com What To Do When Your Life Is Sinking (Matthew 14:24-29)
Storms can come suddenly, even at odd times. This one came when the disciples were in the midst of the sea. Trouble seems to come at the worst of times. There is no chance to prepare; the storm just showed up in the middle of nowhere. Storms will rock you. Storms will have you sitting at your table unable to eat. Storms will have you lying in your bed unable to sleep. Storms will have you sitting at a red light that's green. A storm will consume your life. We need Jesus in our storms. Then God shows up. The Bible says that Jesus went unto them. Any time a storm shows up in your life, Jesus will show up. He knows how much you can bear. The disciples saw Jesus in their time of trouble. I have discovered in life that sometimes you can be so drenched in your trouble that you can't see your triumph. You can be so caught up in your situations that you can't see your Saviour. Your can be so bogged down with your doubt that you can't focus on your deliverance. If you put doubt in front of the deliverer, you'll walk around with your head down from now on. Today, are you walking or sinking? If you’re going under, it’s because you’ve been looking at the waves (like an up and down economy). You’ve been listening to the howling wind (like the voices of doom and gloom rampant in our society). You have been taking your prompts from what others are saying or the way they are acting, instead of keeping your mind stayed on the Lord (Isaiah 26:3). Like Peter, the moment we take our eyes off of the Lord we sink. When our attention drifts, we lose our ability to hear His voice. The same wind and waves that jolt us into crying out to God one moment can distract us from Him in the next. Today is an opportunity not to sink into distraction, but to focus on the Lord and what He’s teaching you, to trust Him to handle life’s trials. This is what life should be for growing followers of Christ: looking to God for wisdom and responding with obedience, even in the face of what may seem impossible. All the while, keeping our eyes on Jesus Questions to Consider:
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Prayer, Lord God, You are sovereign, in control of everything. I confess I’ve allowed myself to be distracted, and I don’t want to be anymore. Give me the strength and self-control I need to fix my eyes on You, so I can learn what You want me to learn and be who You want me to be. You are worthy of my full attention. Just as You didn’t let Peter sink, You won’t let me sink. Help me get my eyes off my circumstances and onto You. Please forgive me. I want to trust You. Thank You that You are the sure, steadfast anchor of my soul. Thank You that nothing is too hard for You. Let my life reflect the stability of knowing that You see and know and are at work on my behalf. In Jesus’ name, amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com Recipe for Revival (II Chronicles 7:14)
II Chronicles 7:14, If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Whenever you see the number 40 in the Bible, it indicates there is a period of probation, a period of testing, or a period of trials. This verse contains 40 words. The number 40 is scattered throughout the Old and New Testaments. Samuel, Solomon and David each had a 40 year reign. Moses spent 40 years in Egypt, 40 years in Midian, and 40 years in the wilderness. Jacob waited until he was 40 years old before he took a bride. Jonah went to Nineveh and gave the Ninevites a 40-day probation period to repent of their sins. Ezekiel laid on his right side 40 days as protest against Judah. Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness and afterward He was tempted by the devil. He died, rose and spent another 40 days on planet Earth before He caught the cloud to go back home. The recipe for godly blessing is here pronounced. The focus is of God’s people, specifically Israel. However, the principles surely apply by extension to any people, or church, of this age. Seven elements are noted.
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If you want to be a candidate for revival, then this is the invitation. You can experience true revival and true power in your church. PRAYER: Father, I know revival is real and it is possible. If there is ever a time I have needed to repent that time is now. You would rather pardon than judge, therefore, I set my heart to seek You, forgive me, have mercy on me. In Jesus name, Amen! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com God Leads Us Along (Isaiah 43:2)
Isaiah 43:2, When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Robert Morrison was the first Protestant missionary to China, sent out by the London Missionary Society in 1807. Arriving in Canton, he moved into a cellar and was rarely seen in public, pouring himself into a study of the language. He made such good progress that he was hired by the East India Company as an interpreter and spent the next 25 years thus employed. This arrangement allowed him the opportunity of translating the Bible, tracts, hymnbooks and prayer books from English into Chinese. He prepared an Anglo-Chinese dictionary and a Chinese grammar book. During his lifetime, Morrison saw only three or four conversions, but his work paved the way for all the missionaries who followed. He found Isaiah 43:2 as a young man on a voyage from Newcastle to London. He was on his way to school and the seas were rough. Morrison suffered a bout of seasickness, but he nonetheless managed his daily intake of Scripture. He wrote his father: I was happily surprised, when lying sick in the state room, by hearing a number of persons sing psalms in the cabin; and every night when the weather would permit, we had prayers and reading of Scriptures. The passage was very rough, in some parts of it; one night they let the ship drive, and another night pitched away her bowsprit, which last occurrence was very serious, as it endangered the loss of our masts. I mention these circumstances to excite thankfulness to God, who brought us safely through. I pleaded the promise, in its literal sense, “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee,” and blessed by God, it was fulfilled. It was a promise he was to claim many times to come. In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet, God leads His dear children along; Where the water's cool flow bathes the weary one's feet, God leads His dear children along. Some through the waters, some through the flood, Some through the fire, but all through the blood; Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song, In the night season and all the day long. In Isaiah’s description, the waters symbolize a trial. Some trials can be likened to walking through a valley, while others can feel like facing a flash flood in that valley. The water level rises rapidly. Deep waters assail, currents swirling, and you may fear going under. God has not promised to keep our lives free from times of distress, but He has promised to be with us through them and to use them to bring about our ultimate sanctification. PRAYER: Father, I am Yours. I choose to believe this powerful truth. You are with me, so I will keep going. I hold onto You and Your Word. I will not avoid or escape my trial, but by faith and with You, I will go through it and come across on the other side. Please use the trials in my life for my good and for Your glory. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com Desiring the Deep Things of God (I Corinthians 2:10)
I Corinthians 2:10, But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. The unregenerate man knows not God, nor the things of God, for they must be revealed to him. He cannot be seen, heard, or conceived by the heart of man (I Corinthians 2:9). Carnal thinking has always limited the understanding of God in the mind of man. Carnal man is incapable of fathoming the depths of God’s wisdom. God’s wisdom is spiritually discerned. The deep things of God are only revealed by God's Spirit. Only God's Spirit knows the wisdom and things of God. Human reason can never discover God and the things of God. Only the Holy Spirit can help us understand the deep things of God. The Christian that desires to know the unknown truths of God's Word will learn them if he relies upon the Holy Spirit to teach him those truths. The believer who minds spiritual things can understand the mature, deep things of God. The term searches reveal the “detective” nature of the Spirit of God. The Spirit searches all things. He “examines” every aspect of life. This relates to his ministry of conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment to come. The believer who allows free reign of the Spirit will experience and understand the deep things of God. The Spirit will lead this individual to a complete understanding of the “details” of God. Those unfathomable truths of what lies ahead, which we cannot see or hear, have been revealed by God unto us “by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” The thought is simple. Who knows more about God than His Holy Spirit? It is He, therefore, who has so revealed the unfathomable mysteries of God. The Holy Spirit, who indwells every believer (Romans 8:9), is God’s Agent of communication and revelation. The word revealed means “to unveil, to uncover, makes manifest, or discloses.” The Spirit “takes the cover off’. He makes visible things which seem vague and difficult to understand. As you read God’s Word and hear it taught or preached, the Holy Spirit works in your mind to uncover and reveal the wisdom of God. Human wisdom is unlocked by intellect, but divine wisdom is unlocked by the Holy Spirit through God’s written Word. God has given us His Spirit so that we might understand the things which are from God. The Spirit of God that resides within the believer is this intimate with God the Father. He knows everything perfectly and has been commissioned as our Comforter. He has been called alongside to be a comforter to the believer, and He can be because He intimately knows the Father’s will. The Holy Spirit of God ministers the deep things of God to us to challenge us, compel us and to consecrate us. The splendor of our relationship can be experienced now. It can be enjoyed and loved. God stands, by His Spirit, waiting to teach the believer the unsearchable riches of Christ today. Is your Bible a dry book or is it a deep book to you? PRAYER: Lord, I know that You are able to reveal Your deep love to me. May Your Spirit minister to me and reveal the Divine truths of the mind of Christ. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com On the Run from the Lord (Jonah 1:3)
Jonah 1:3, But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. When God records the failures of His people, it's not to discourage us, but instruct, help, teach and warn us. What can we learn from Jonah? Nineveh was a city of wickedness in desperate need of the Lord. The opportunity for revival was great, but Jonah was not concerned about their need. Jonah's self-will took greater priority in his life than God's will. Jonah had no interest in going to Nineveh to preach to those people. Jonah was willing to serve as long as it was something that was pleasing to him. The problem was not that Jonah did not understand the will of God, but that he did not like it. Choosing your personal will over God’s will always results in consequences. Running from God is a dangerous position in which to be. We can run but we have to "pay the fare." Jonah paid more than the monetary fare for the trip. He paid dearly for his rebellion to God. It costs to disobey, and you will pay for the ticket. The fare included many hidden expenses. Sin costs more than the price tag. Obedience to God will help the economy of an individual, society and of the nation more than anything else. When Jonah refused to do the will of God, we find that the devil had a boat waiting. While running from God, Jonah hitched a ride with some Gentile sailors. God sent a storm that threatened to capsize the ship, so the sailors began to wonder about their Jewish stowaway. Even Gentiles knew about the Hebrew God, and these guys had no interest in finding themselves on the business end of His wrath. They knew the risks of harboring a fugitive from the God of Israel. They fell to their knees and pleaded for mercy, then threw Jonah overboard. Favorable circumstances and the absence of pain or difficulties do not mean we have gotten by with disobedience. The storm was disciplinary, intending to teach Jonah and call him back. It was also damaging. Sooner or later others will have to pay for our disobedience. Jonah was sound asleep (Jonah 1:5) and God had his eye on him. The worst thing about running from God is that one day we run out from behind His protection and are turned over to Satan (I Corinthians 5:5). Still in His permissive will, we miss the blessings of His desired will. The lesson is clear, don't run! If you are running, go back now! Before running from God, ask yourself, How much is my sin going to cost those around me? Because it is usually those near us that suffer the greatest harm for our mistakes. PRAYER: Lord, I know that You pursue me because You love me. Forgive me for the times I have failed to fulfill Your plan for my life. Thank You for hearing me call out to You as You heard Jonah call out to You. May I have the courage and passion to do Your will the next time You call upon me. In Jesus name, AMEN! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com What To Do With Our Worry (Matthew 6:31-34)
Matthew 6:31-34, Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. We spend more time worrying about the things were unsure of and less time worrying about the things we’re sure of. Worry is a part of our lives whether we want to admit it or not. It seems like worry is programmed into our brains. If we don't have something to worry about, we worry about that. Remember, you can't change things when they are outside of your control. It doesn't help you to worry about something you can't change. Keep in mind, God has a solution for every worry that comes into your life. God never intended for us to stress and worry. Here in Matthew 6, Jesus tells us how to put an end to worry and stress. Jesus gives us specifics on how to turn our burdens over to the Lord and stop the worry in our lives. Notice: The phrase “take no thought” means “fretting, anxious, worry, burdened with cares, to divide, to cut into pieces, to be pulled in different directions, or be split into factions.” This is what worry does to a person. Our goals and desires pull us in one direction and our worries and fears pull us in another. Worry distracts us cuts us into emotional pieces. "Take no thought " carries the idea of stopping what has already been done. The LORD is telling us to stop worrying. In other words, we are to stop worrying and never start worrying again. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and seven crew members ditched their plane into the Pacific on October 21, 1942, and found themselves stranded on three rafts with no water and only four oranges. Tying their boats together, they drifted day after day without food or water, sometimes delirious, tortured by the relentless sun, and constantly encircled by the triangular dorsal fins of sharks. What followed is one of the most incredible stories of our times. “If it weren’t for the fact that I had seven witnesses,” Rickenbacker later said, “I wouldn’t dare tell this story because it seems so fantastic.” The men credited their amazing survival to something in the pocket of Private Johnny Bartek— a New Testament: pocket-sized, khaki-bound, with a zipper arrangement that made it waterproof. From the beginning, Bartek, a devoted Bible student, maintained his morning and evening devotions. All the men began joining him. They began reading from Matthew, they read until they came to Matthew 6:31-34. It immediately became their hope, inspiration, and prayer: What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. As the men read those verses day after day, provisions arrived in the nick of time and in bizarre ways. Just when they were near starvation, for example, a bird would inexplicably land on Rickenbacker’s head and they would grab it, carve it up for food, and use its innards for fishing bait. Just when they were near death by thirst, a cloud would drift over and fill their raft with water. Later one of the men, Lieutenant James Whittaker, wrote a best-selling account of the ordeal entitled We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing, in which he described finding the Lord during those 21 never-to-be-forgotten days. “I don’t think there was a man of us who didn’t thank God for that little khaki-covered book,” he said. “It led us to prayer and prayer led us to safety.” Living totally without worry sounds, to many people, as impossible as living totally without breathing. Some people are so hooked on worry that if they haven't got anything to worry about they worry that they've forgotten something. Here, at the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, is an invitation that surprisingly few people even try to take up. Why not learn how to share the happiness of Jesus himself? PRAYER: Lord, I know that You don’t want me to live in the clutches of anxiety; You want me to live life, guarded by Your peace. Please flood and guard my heart with it. Remind me, Father, that peace is not the absence of problems in my life but in the calm assurance that what You’re doing is best. You have never failed me, and You will never fail me—my confidence is in You. I pray this in Jesus’ name! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com What Every Home Needs (Proverbs 9:1)
Proverbs 9:1, Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: From Proverbs 1-8, Solomon has taught his son about the importance of wisdom and the risks of foolishness. Proverbs 9 is his conclusion to these lessons. Wisdom has something better than any mansion on earth. It has pillars. Pillars give a building strength and beauty, as does God’s Word. They gives us strength. Its beauty is real and unfading. The actual doing of God’s Word is the foundation that brings strength, security and blessing. Seven is no doubt symbolic of completeness and perfection: God's word is sufficient because it comes from the only wise God. It is a home where everything we need is supplied. The seven pillars speak primarily of two things. First, the size of wisdom’s house: by comparison, Solomon’s temple had two pillars. Wisdom’s house is large and spacious. There is sufficient room for all who accept her invitation. Second, the strong foundation of wisdom’s house: wisdom’s house is well-supported and is built on a solid foundation. Those who live wisely are safe through the storms of life and are securely protected from attacks by the enemy. The home is perhaps the most attacked place in the world. This is the case, especially amongst Christian homes. Satan’s goal is to cause the family to crumble. Whenever he strikes the family his desire is to capture the children. As you observe the disrespect and disobedience of young people, you must realize that someone has failed in their duty to bring up the child in the fear and admonition of the Lord. I understand that a parent can do all they can to raise their children for the Lord, and the child could still go astray. 1. Every home needs a sure foundation (Matthew 7:24-27). The home built on the Rock of Ages will withstand the storms and trials of life. We shouldn’t be afraid of the storms because we believe in the God who controls the storms. Hardship comes to every family, but a family built upon this strong foundation will stand firm. 2. Every home needs strong faith (Romans 10:17). Romans 10:17, So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Keep your family in a sound Bible preaching church to safeguard your home. If you follow Christ faithfully, you are setting an example and securing a blessing that can reach beyond your own children for generations. 3. Every home needs sincere forgiveness (Ephesians 4:32). Ephesians 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. The Lord forgives us freely, forgetfully, fully, and forever. This is exactly how we should forgive. PRAYER: Lord, thank You for parents who did their best, even sacrificing and pouring into my life with their words and actions. Father, help me be a source of blessing to my children and others. Help me uphold, encourage, and speak about You to them. In Jesus name, AMEN! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com |
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