Glory in the Lord

But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.” For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. (2 Corinthians 10:17-18)

Often, we desire to be left alone and have our own way.

We want to do our own things and make our own choices.

We don't want to be disturbed. We don't want to be controlled. 

But more often than not, when we are left alone, we make the wrong choices, go the wrong directions, and do the wrong things.

Eventually we realize that we are not that wise or smart after all.

We discover that we do need help and support.

As Christians, we have spiritual warfare to deal with.

We need spiritual weapons against evil spiritual forces.

We depend on the Word of God and the Spirit of God, if we were to win our spiritual battles.

We pray to the Lord, we hope in our God, and we glory in the Almighty.

It is God Who employ us for His glory.

Let us be His good and faith servants, and do all His biddings.

Shepherd My Sheep

The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. (Ecclesiastes 12:11)

• Some of us have wise spiritual leaders who make positive impacts on our lives.
   
• They have made the Word of God come alive.
   
• They have trained us in our study of the Bible.
   
• They have shepherded us in building vital ministries to help others grow spiritually.
   
• Each of these teachers has encouraged us in different ways.
   
• King Solomon wisely observed some ways that spiritual leaders can help us grow: “The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd”.
   
• Some teachers prod us.
   
• Others build solid spiritual structures into our lives.
   
• Still others, as caring shepherds, are there to listen to us when we are hurt.
   
• The Good Shepherd has given our spiritual leaders a variety of gifts: exhorting, developing, and shepherding.
   
• The Good Shepherd desires that we maintain humble hearts and a love for others.
   
• What a privilege to be led and used by our Shepherd to encourage others in their walk with Him.
   
• May our Lord God give us the wisdom we need to encourage others in their spiritual walk.
   
• May He give us His Spirit’s power to do that.
   
• May He use the gifts He have given us to help others along on their journey.
   
• May our words always reflect the heart of God and His wisdom.
  
  
  

Handle With Care

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, 

a worker who does not need to be ashamed, 

rightly dividing the Word of truth. 

- 2 Timothy 2:15 - 

Many have tried to mishandle the message of the Bible. They make it support what they believe is true instead of allowing God to speak His true message to them.

Some have used the Bible to defend one side of an issue. Others have used it to attack the same issue. They both quote from the Scriptures to support their views. They cannot both be right.

It is important for us to say exactly what the Scriptures say. We are not to mishandle the Word, nor are we to misrepresent it.

Paul challenged Timothy, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15).

Let us accurately interpret God’s Word.

Let us represent God’s Word in ways that genuinely reflect God’s heart.

Handle the Word with care.

A Call To Carry Out The Law

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
(Joshua 1:7-8)

Joshua was to lead the Israelites into Canaan. God told him to take heed of His Law. Remembering the Law is an essential step to entering Canaan.

• Joshua was to keep all the Law. He was to do everything the Law said to do.

• Joshua was to meditate on the Law. Day and night, his mind was to be occupied with the Law. He was to love it and let it fill his heart and mind. His life must be centered in the Law and in the will of God!

• Joshua was to prosper by honoring the Law. God promised Joshua that if he lived his life around His Law, He would prosper him in everything he did and make him very successful.

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We are to develop a love for the Word of God!

Joshua was commanded to honor the Law; we must honor the Book of God!

We are to feed on the Bible and live by it.
We will be blessed when these things are true in our lives.

Let’s set a proper time everyday for the Word of God and feed therein.

Then our spiritual life will be strong and effective.

And, we are well on our way to claiming our Canaan and entering into our spiritual victory.