Thought For The Day

  In our daily walk with Jesus, we are changed from glory to glory. 2Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,  are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. We live from Mt. Zion (grace) not Mt. Sinai  (law) New Believers and some older Believers need to know their bibles.  Not just the sermons that they like.  They need the whole counsel of God. They need to see what angered God and what blessed Him. The God of the Old Testament pointed to the coming of Jesus. (Isaiah 53) (Psalm 22)  Jesus is concealed in the Old,  and revealed in the New Testament. In the Old Testament the Jews had to face grave consequences for their sin, until the yearly  sacrifice of an animal. Animal sacrifices had to be made. In the New Testament,  Jesus the Lamb of God was sacrificed for our sins and He paid for them all. At different times in the Old Testament people can see an angry God.  One that does

Except for the grace of God there go I. Absolutely Not to abandon!! To abandon means to cease support and to desert, to give up completely, to relinquish, resign, surrender. James 5:19 Brethren if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back,  let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. Notice James is speaking to the brethren. He makes it clear that the one who has wandered from the truth, has opened himself to death. Death to peace of mind,  good health, and and relationships. It is important to first check the motive of your heart before you go to correct another believer. Are you really concerned that this one has been caught up in sin?  Do you love them enough to tell them the truth. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked;  for whatever a man sows, that shall he reap.  For he who sows to the flesh will of the flesh reap corruption , but he who sows to the Spirit

  When it seems like God is silent, that is when He is doing the greatest work in us.  He is working behind the scenes. Your spiritual ears should be open. Silent and listen, have the same letters, very interesting! When God seems to be silent, He is listening to our every word, and our thoughts. Psalms 139:1-6 O Lord,  You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up;  You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down,  And are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue,  But You O Lord, You know it altogether.  You have hedged me behind and before,  And laid Your hand upon me.  Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it. God wants to see if we are well equipped and ready to move forward. There is a blessing being silent before the Lord. All anxious thoughts fade away.  Bad news that we heard no longer matters. Being clothed in His glory is all that matters. John 17:22 ( Jesus pr

  There is only One that we are to please.  His name is Jesus.  Being a God pleaser is more important than being a people pleaser. Being a people pleaser will wear you out.  (Been there done that) There are times when we take on things that have been prepared for another to do. Our intentions are good, but not lead of the Spirit. We cannot please everyone and do all that they expect us to do.   Don't be concerned about what people think about you. Only what God thinks about you is what matters. You are His beloved,  are you perfect? No.  But you are being perfected daily.  God sees you complete in Christ Jesus. Colossians 2:9-10 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;  and you are complete in Him who is the head of all principality and power. Even though we fail at times, we repent, pick ourselves up and move on. Thank the Lord for His forgiveness. People that are people pleasers, lose their time to things that could have been used to minister to the down and oute