Romans 3:9-12
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
All People Are Sinners
9 Well then, should we conclude that we Jews are better than others? No, not at all, for we have already shown that all people, whether Jews or Gentiles, are under the power of sin. 10 As the Scriptures say,
“No one is righteous—not even one.
11 No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God.
12 All have turned away; all have become useless.
No one does good, not a single one.”
There has been no greater problem … the power of sin. There has been no greater problem solver in the history of mankind … God Himself provided the sacrifice that would satisfy our sin debt … His Son, Jesus Christ.
Is there a pressing problem that has been awaiting your action? God is waiting to help you in your family, your business, your personal life. Take a moment to go to Him in prayer … believing that He can solve your problem, whatever it may be!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
OPPOSITION
Nehemiah 6:5-9
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
5 The fifth time, Sanballat’s servant came with an open letter in his hand, 6 and this is what it said:
“There is a rumor among the surrounding nations, and Geshem tells me it is true, that you and the Jews are planning to rebel and that is why you are building the wall. According to his reports, you plan to be their king. 7 He also reports that you have appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim about you, ‘Look! There is a king in Judah!’
“You can be very sure that this report will get back to the king, so I suggest that you come and talk it over with me.”
8 I replied, “There is no truth in any part of your story. You are making up the whole thing.”
9 They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination.
Read Nehemiah 6:1-14 to see the three ways Nehemiah’s enemies tried to distract him from his mission.
Believers will face opposition. It can’t be avoided. Follow Nehemiah’s model; (1) retain your focus, (2) confront any false accusations immediately with integrity and (3) pray to God for strength and wisdom. God is eager to help you.
Who is the opposition in your faith walk? No matter how strong the opposition seems, God is a more powerful ally. Don’t go it on your own.
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
5 The fifth time, Sanballat’s servant came with an open letter in his hand, 6 and this is what it said:
“There is a rumor among the surrounding nations, and Geshem tells me it is true, that you and the Jews are planning to rebel and that is why you are building the wall. According to his reports, you plan to be their king. 7 He also reports that you have appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim about you, ‘Look! There is a king in Judah!’
“You can be very sure that this report will get back to the king, so I suggest that you come and talk it over with me.”
8 I replied, “There is no truth in any part of your story. You are making up the whole thing.”
9 They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination.
Read Nehemiah 6:1-14 to see the three ways Nehemiah’s enemies tried to distract him from his mission.
Believers will face opposition. It can’t be avoided. Follow Nehemiah’s model; (1) retain your focus, (2) confront any false accusations immediately with integrity and (3) pray to God for strength and wisdom. God is eager to help you.
Who is the opposition in your faith walk? No matter how strong the opposition seems, God is a more powerful ally. Don’t go it on your own.
Friday, January 08, 2010
EQUIPED BY GOD
Jeremiah 1:4-8
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
Jeremiah’s Call and First Visions
4 The LORD gave me this message:
5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.
Before you were born I set you apart
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
6 “O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”
7 The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken!”
God equips each of His sons and daughters with a unique mix of temperament, education, background, aptitudes and abilities; and He couples this mix with a distinctive sphere of influence. God has called you to ministry. This ministry … this purpose is realized when you come to know Him and enjoy Him in your life. Only when you seek God first will you fully be the person God intends you to be.
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
Jeremiah’s Call and First Visions
4 The LORD gave me this message:
5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.
Before you were born I set you apart
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
6 “O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”
7 The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken!”
God equips each of His sons and daughters with a unique mix of temperament, education, background, aptitudes and abilities; and He couples this mix with a distinctive sphere of influence. God has called you to ministry. This ministry … this purpose is realized when you come to know Him and enjoy Him in your life. Only when you seek God first will you fully be the person God intends you to be.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
THE GIFTED
Ephesians 4:11-13
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
Unity in the Body
11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.
Christ gave special gifts to His people in order to enhance the building of His church. He has not given these gifts just for our enjoyment. To quote Rick Warren, “It’s not about you.” Jesus gifted people so that they would exercise these abilities in a way that prepares them for works that would bring Him glory. He planned that these works of service would build up the body of Christ in unity.
How have you been gifted and how are you using that gift for Christ’s glory; for the unity of the body of Christ?
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
Unity in the Body
11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.
Christ gave special gifts to His people in order to enhance the building of His church. He has not given these gifts just for our enjoyment. To quote Rick Warren, “It’s not about you.” Jesus gifted people so that they would exercise these abilities in a way that prepares them for works that would bring Him glory. He planned that these works of service would build up the body of Christ in unity.
How have you been gifted and how are you using that gift for Christ’s glory; for the unity of the body of Christ?
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