The Pleasure of God: What Really Matters Most

 

    We are saved by faith. We walk in faith. We are to die in faith. Our faith in God is the foundation for our belief system as Christians. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. We should continually ask God to increase our faith.

We must strive to fulfill the pleasure of God. Though situations come to put our faith to the test, we must remember that we are to be pleasurable to God, even when tried.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Heb 11:6 (KJV)

We can come to God at all times. He is willing to help us. We must have faith in His love for us. When we pray, we must believe that God will hear us and aid us. He will reward us for out continual seeking of Him. Cry out to Him again and stand in expectation of His intervention. He promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I want to be pleasing to you. I ask for the grace shown Peter, so that my faith would not fail. I thank you that I can trust you. Amen.”

Calvary

        How can we forget the place called Calvary? It is where the devil was defeated and salvation for all was won. At Calvary, Jesus paid for our sins and transgressions while on the cross. He bore our sins upon Himself and we, in turn, took upon His righteousness by faith.

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Col 2:14-15 (KJV)

Jesus cancelled out the sentence of death that was upon man because of sin. He gave man a chance to overcome the enemy that once had all captive to his will. He gave men the ability to experience true freedom.

You can rejoice and be glad, today, that Jesus paid for your healing, deliverance, salvation, and future resurrection at Calvary. On Calvary, my Jesus paid it all!

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I take time on to thank you for your work at Calvary. I thank you for salvation, grace, and the forgiveness of sins. Amen.”

Defend the Faith, Not Foolishness

    As Christians, we have one ultimate responsibility: present the gospel of God through Jesus Christ. However, if we are not careful, we can spend time trying to answer questions and defend doctrines that are not essential to salvation. Paul warned Timothy against this,

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife. 2 Tim 2:23 (KJV)

So, the challenge on today is to examine our emphasis and focus. Do you spend time trying to explain things that will frustrate? Do you indulge foolish and crazy questions? Or do you defend the faith of Jesus Christ which is unchanging?

            Remember, we are not here to defend what we have a right to do or explain why things are as they are in the world. We are here to present men with the glorious gospel of Christ, which frees men from sin.

Prayer of the Week:

 I ask for boldness to stand up for the faith and avoid foolish debates. Help me to be an effective witness and example. Amen.”