Thursday, September 1, 2016

Love that betrays the trust of a friend is not love but selfishness wrapped in so called good intentions.

Four Disciples called

Matt 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20 and Luke 5:1-11 – Four Disciples called

Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee and He met Peter and his brother Andrew. They were fishing and He called them over and said that He wanted to make them Fishers of men. They immediately left their nets. He came along and did the same with James and John and they did the same.

1. Jesus was well known at this time as a prophet and teacher, His message was that the Kingdom of God was near. He told the people to repent and believe with all their hearts the good news.

2. Jesus called His disciples to be Fishers of Men. It is beautiful to see these men were willing to give up

everything to follow Jesus. Peter put it this way, “where can we go, only you have the words of eternal

life.” Here is something irresistible about Jesus that when we first meet Him, the first thing we want to do

is follow Him.

3. It was an act of faith and obedience on the part of the disciples to leave all and follow Jesus. We must be willing to do the same.

4. Jesus taught the word from Peter’s boat. Jesus was with them and Peter was reminded of His sin. He was and so we be when we come into the presence of Jesus. We must be willing to get of all our sin.

Verse Today

Psalm 119:139King James Version (KJV)

139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

Good intentions

Here is your thought for Thursday. Love that betrays the trust of a friend is not love but selfishness wrapped in so called good intentions. The Bible teaches that a friend will stick closer than a brother. When you love make sure it is done with the intention of being a true friend. Make with honest and integrity. Be a person of your word. Do what you say you will do. Remember your actions speak what you are.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Joshua stills the Sun

Joshua stills the Sun – Joshua 10

Lessons we can learn here.

1. When you make a promise sometimes it can be a bit tricky. Be you must keep your word. God expects you and so do the people who you made it too

2. Sometimes doing the will of God`s gets messy and you have to do things that make you uncomfortable.

3. When you go into any battle or situation you do not need to be afraid. This phrase is mentioned in one form or another 365 times in the Bible

4. The Lord had given Joshua`s enemies into his hand. The Lord has given your world into your hand. No one stand against Joshua or us. We will win remember as it says in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5New King James Version (NKJV) 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

5. This just one of several example throughout the Bible of God helping either to win the battle or coming to the rescue of someone

6. What is remarkable is God answered a prayer or a man by doing a miracle. A miracle is the suspension of a natural occurance or event by a supernatural intervention of God. Jesus stopped the wind and waves. Hezekiah shadow went backwards this suspending time for about 20 minutes. This happened and the Israelites won the battle. The book of Jashar is an apochrypal Book. It is called the book of the just man. It is mentioned here and 2 Sam 1:18.

7. The Lord does fight for Israel. We see that today as well. Since its beginning the modern state of Israel has never lost a war. Matt 8:18 says whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven and whatever we loose on earth is loosed in heaven. Believe for a miracle and victory in your life and world today,

Insight and Encouragement