ARE YOU SHALLOW?

 

Luke 8:13

 

"And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away." ESV

 

Saving faith in Christ is so much more than giving mental agreement to a belief. Giving a mental assent is much the same as having good intentions, or as though seeds were planted on rocky soil. When that kind of faith is tested it doesn't last long, it washes away quickly. To be good soil, ready to receive salvation through faith in Christ, we will be drawn by the Holy Spirit with open hearts, ready to receive Him deep into our very hearts.

 

Heavenly Father, we pray for ourselves and for others, that we will be good soil, drawn by Your Holy Spirit, with open hearts to receive the salvation with which You paid such an unimaginable price. Remove the rocks from the hearts of people who need Your salvation. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, Amen.

 

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HE KNOWS US

 

 

 

Job 23:10

 

"But he know the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold." ESV

 

We do not understand the ways of God, but He knows our ways. We have the wonderful gift of choice. Sometimes we take the wrong way. Others may fail to understand our ways, but when we choose God's way, He honors us. He will examine all the choices we have made, and when we pass the test of true faith, we will emerge with the reward of everlasting life.

 

Heavenly Father, even though we know that Your ways are higher than our ways, we still choose to do things our way. Forgive us and help us to put our total trust in You, so that we will walk in Your way. It may not make sense to us or those around us, but we will pass the test of faith. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

 

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I'M HURTING, HOW CAN I HAVE JOY?

 

 

 

 

James 1:2,3

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." ESV

If we ask anyone we see if they have a simple, trouble-free life, we will get a unanimous answer of "no." We are told in the Word that we will have troubles while we are here on earth in enemy territory. Some of our problems we bring on ourselves. Some things happen that we do not understand at all. Regardless, we can have that deep, abiding joy during any difficulty because we know we will be made stronger. Our strengthened faith and endurance will keep us growing spiritually.

Heavenly Father, give us joy in the times of trouble, reminding us that these trials will make us stronger and more spiritually mature. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

         

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WHY BE SO SURPRISED?

 

 

1 Peter 4:12

"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you." ESV

How often have we been blind sided with a tragedy, illness, or devastating situation? How many of those times have we asked God, "Why?" It has been evident throughout the ages that fiery trials come to the good, the bad, the rich, the poor. If we are walking in the Holy Spirit and in communion with our Lord, we will understand that there will be trials and that we should not be surprised when they come. These trials test our faith. And, we have been divinely given everything we need to withstand the trial with God's joy, understanding that it will be opportunity for our growth and occasion for His glory.

Heavenly Father, we are humbled at our lack of faith when fiery trials come our way and we lose heart in Your sovereignty. You have told us we would have tribulations and trials. We stand in need of Your grace to build up our faith so that we can face these trials with the determination to overcome for Your glory. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

         

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TRIALS BRING PERSEVERANCE

Ask anyone you see if they have a simple, trouble-free life. The
answer will be a unanimous "no!" We are told in the Word that we
will have trials and tribulations while we are in this world. Some
of our problems we bring on ourselves. Some things happen that
we do not understand at all. Regardless, we can have that deep
and abiding joy during any difficulty because we know that we are
made stronger in our faith and endurance to keep growing spiritually.

Read James 1:2,3

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of
many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith
develops perseverance." (NIV)

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." (KJV)


  
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