Power & Authority
(Bestowed By God)
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36. All the people were amazed and said to each other, “What words these are! With authority and power he gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!” 37. And the news about him spread throughout the surrounding area.
(Luke 4:36-37)
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Notice that impure spirits obey him. He was given power and authority by God the Father and Creator. That same authority and power is given to us through Jesus Christ and by his spirit, which Jesus said will stay with us here on earth. So we have power and authority through the holy spirit and through the great name of Jesus Christ.
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I will walk on a daily basis knowing the power of the holy spirit and who’s authority it came from. I will walk knowing that the authority and power of the holy spirit is with me.
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Mighty God, I thank you for your love and your grace. I thank you for giving your son’s life to save me. Thank you God.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Bear Good Fruit
“Bear Good Fruit”
(Repentence)
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8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 9 The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
(Luke 3:8-9)
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There were religious people that refused to be baptized. What John is saying that you are not saved by birth but by repentence. He goes on to say that the axe is already at the root of the tree. In other words if you do not produce fruit in you lives or in your ministries then you will be burnt, just like the trees that do not produce fruit.
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I will continue to remember to look to the lord always and to daily repent of my sins. I will also remember that fruit needs to be produced as thanks for what Jesus did for me. I know that by constantly following the lord and asking the holy spirit to lead me, my life will be fulfilled.
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Lord almighty god. I ask you to please forgive me of my sins. I sincerely am very sorry for the wrongs that I have done. Also forgive me for hurting those that I love. I trust that the lord will guide me to a fruitful life. Lord I die to my flesh and follow you. May the holy spirit overflow in me, and I will gladly follow. Thanks God almighty.
(Repentence)
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8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 9 The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
(Luke 3:8-9)
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There were religious people that refused to be baptized. What John is saying that you are not saved by birth but by repentence. He goes on to say that the axe is already at the root of the tree. In other words if you do not produce fruit in you lives or in your ministries then you will be burnt, just like the trees that do not produce fruit.
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I will continue to remember to look to the lord always and to daily repent of my sins. I will also remember that fruit needs to be produced as thanks for what Jesus did for me. I know that by constantly following the lord and asking the holy spirit to lead me, my life will be fulfilled.
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Lord almighty god. I ask you to please forgive me of my sins. I sincerely am very sorry for the wrongs that I have done. Also forgive me for hurting those that I love. I trust that the lord will guide me to a fruitful life. Lord I die to my flesh and follow you. May the holy spirit overflow in me, and I will gladly follow. Thanks God almighty.
Faith
Faith
(Believe in The Lord)
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45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
(Luke 1:45)
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Mary didn't question the angel or the lord but simply believed and acted on that belief with faith. How many of us would have believed without questioning the validity of the message. How many times has the lord talked to us, told us what was going to happen and yet we didn’t believe. When we gave our lives to Christ, it is said in the word that the holy spirit will dwell in us. The bible is the word of God. The word of God, is God speaking to us. We need to believe, and like Mary we will be blessed.
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I will continue reading, studying and doing my daily devotions. I will hear God speak. I will listen to the Holy Spirit explain to me what the words mean, and give me understanding. Thank you God almighty for your word.
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God almighty, please continue to speak to me and to give me understanding. Thank you lord, amen.
(Believe in The Lord)
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45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
(Luke 1:45)
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Mary didn't question the angel or the lord but simply believed and acted on that belief with faith. How many of us would have believed without questioning the validity of the message. How many times has the lord talked to us, told us what was going to happen and yet we didn’t believe. When we gave our lives to Christ, it is said in the word that the holy spirit will dwell in us. The bible is the word of God. The word of God, is God speaking to us. We need to believe, and like Mary we will be blessed.
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I will continue reading, studying and doing my daily devotions. I will hear God speak. I will listen to the Holy Spirit explain to me what the words mean, and give me understanding. Thank you God almighty for your word.
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God almighty, please continue to speak to me and to give me understanding. Thank you lord, amen.
Be Bold and Courageous
"Be Bold and Courageous"
(Follow God, Always)
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18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! 20 As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:18-20)
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The rulers, elders, and the teachers didn't know what to do with Peter and John. They did not want them teaching the people and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with them. They asked, actually commanded them to not speak of this Jesus anymore. Of course Peter and John knew that there was no way that they could listen to the leaders and disregard the son of God. They had seen with there own eyes, the power of God. As they say in this passage, if it comes between listening to God or you, elders and teachers better get in line.
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John and Peter show an undying faith in God in these three verses. That is the example that we need to use in our lives. We should be willing to lay our lives down for what we believe in. We need to have faith even when it may be uncomfortable for us. We need to remember that in this world there are believers that do believe in the God almighty, even though their lives may be at risk for doing so. We need to function on a daily basis with the same type of attitude and faith.
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Oh Father God, thank you for sharing the the undying faith of these two men with us. We ask you lord to give us faith when having faith is hard. Sometimes when we go through stuggles and hard times, our faith may waiver. We make a committmint to you oh lord that we will trust and have faith in you at all times. All times Father. In good and bad. In the name of your son Jesus Christ, amen.
(Follow God, Always)
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18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! 20 As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:18-20)
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The rulers, elders, and the teachers didn't know what to do with Peter and John. They did not want them teaching the people and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with them. They asked, actually commanded them to not speak of this Jesus anymore. Of course Peter and John knew that there was no way that they could listen to the leaders and disregard the son of God. They had seen with there own eyes, the power of God. As they say in this passage, if it comes between listening to God or you, elders and teachers better get in line.
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John and Peter show an undying faith in God in these three verses. That is the example that we need to use in our lives. We should be willing to lay our lives down for what we believe in. We need to have faith even when it may be uncomfortable for us. We need to remember that in this world there are believers that do believe in the God almighty, even though their lives may be at risk for doing so. We need to function on a daily basis with the same type of attitude and faith.
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Oh Father God, thank you for sharing the the undying faith of these two men with us. We ask you lord to give us faith when having faith is hard. Sometimes when we go through stuggles and hard times, our faith may waiver. We make a committmint to you oh lord that we will trust and have faith in you at all times. All times Father. In good and bad. In the name of your son Jesus Christ, amen.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Discipling Generations
"Discipling Generations"
(Love and Fear God)
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4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. (Ex. 20:4-6)
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Sins of the parents will punish children and granchildren down to the third and fourth generation. But showing love for God will not only affect my immediate family, but will affect my family for generations to come. Bible says thousands of generations. Imagine that. Imagine the possibilities.
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I have two wonderful daughters and three grandchildren that I adore. It is my duty and my responsibility as a Christian to disciple all of them. I need to show them how to repent of their sins, and be an example of someone who loves God. I thank God for both the opportunity and the responsibility.
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Oh Mighty God. Thank you for your love and your grace. Thank you for the blood of your son Jesus Christ that saved me from eternal death and has given me eternal life. May the holy spirit be overflowing in my daughters, their spouses, and their children. I love you lord. Allow my children and grand children to see the genuine love that I have for you. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
(Love and Fear God)
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4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. (Ex. 20:4-6)
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Sins of the parents will punish children and granchildren down to the third and fourth generation. But showing love for God will not only affect my immediate family, but will affect my family for generations to come. Bible says thousands of generations. Imagine that. Imagine the possibilities.
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I have two wonderful daughters and three grandchildren that I adore. It is my duty and my responsibility as a Christian to disciple all of them. I need to show them how to repent of their sins, and be an example of someone who loves God. I thank God for both the opportunity and the responsibility.
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Oh Mighty God. Thank you for your love and your grace. Thank you for the blood of your son Jesus Christ that saved me from eternal death and has given me eternal life. May the holy spirit be overflowing in my daughters, their spouses, and their children. I love you lord. Allow my children and grand children to see the genuine love that I have for you. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
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