This is only one kind of fear that Scriptures command of us and that is ‘fear of the LORD.’ When we fear the LORD, we understand His great power and authority; we understand our own smallness compared to Him. When we also glimpse His unconditional love and care for us, we can be completely free from fear. We can rest content. Troubles will not effect our peace and joy.
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The Bible has to be our starting point for a life of faith. How can we expect God to speak to us or guide us if we don’t even read the letter He has already given to us? It is the singular most important existing document in the history of mankind. It is profoundly significant. The very keys to life and salvation are within its pages.
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Having a relationship with God gives meaning to this life. Without God, we are just soulless animals, doomed to live a directionless, pain-filled life that ends in pointless death. This is true even for people who amass great wealth, fame, or power in this life. As the saying goes, ‘You can’t take it with you!’
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God sees the eternal picture. He understands what it means that our souls are eternal. We can’t understand this yet but our little 75 or so years here are just the tiniest blip on the entire timeline of our existence. How does a couple of decades of suffering here compare to a million plus years of paradise? THIS is why it sometimes feels to us as if God’s justice is taking too long. We can only see the tiniest part. But God sees the BIG picture!
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What is the most powerful thing you can think of? The ocean? A hurricane? God is far more powerful than any of these. God created them all!
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How silly I was to ever have misgivings about this property. How did I not instantly recognize how thoroughly it would grab my heart. I feel ashamed for doubting God. He forgives me… How He delighted to bring us here. He is smiling.
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The Corinthian church was similar to many churches today. They were very worldly minded, arrogant about their wealth and power. Paul exhorted them to focus on Christ rather than on physical things. He wanted to shift them over from earthly views to eternal vision.
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ALL things are ours through Jesus Christ — ALL THINGS — “The world or life or death or the present or the future — ALL are yours, and you are of Christ, and Christ is of God.” (v.22-23) Live in this truth, church! Stop running after temporary worldly things. Stop being afraid of a stupid virus. Stop worrying. GOD IS IN CONTROL and has won the victory over evil. HE wins and WE win through Him!
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The timing of God’s plan for us is just as important as any other part of it. God had planned a very specific time for the building of His holy temple in Jerusalem. During that specific time, during the reign of Solomon, God granted Israel peace and quiet, freedom from wars. The same is true of our lives. When we follow God’s guidance, we don’t need to worry about our external circumstances. God’s plan for us includes our life situation. He will prepare a way for us and provide whatever we need in order to accomplish His will.
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The closer I get to God, the more my faith burns like a fire within my soul. I can’t keep it inside. I’m very aware that some people think my posts are ridiculous but I don’t care one bit. God has chosen me, a poor weak fool, and blessed me beyond comprehension. I will gladly be considered a fool for Him and I am not ashamed!
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