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#316: Serving the Lord with Gladness Jun 23, 2021

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Are you serving the Lord with gladness? Would those around you say that lately you have been exhibiting the character trait of gladness?”
The Christian life is a life of joy. It’s a life of gladness. This doesn’t mean that you are never disappointed, hurt, or filled with sorrow.
Jesus provides joy in the midst of sorrow. He turns our mourning into dancing. He replaces our hurt and disappointment into peace and comfort.
One of the blessings God provides us with is joy. God desires us to serve him, to worship him, and to live for him with continual joy and gladness.

Psalm 100:2 - “Sere the Lord with gladness.”
Psalm 16:8-9 says, “I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad…”

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#315: When Your Faith is Tested Jun 22, 2021

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We are on a journey of faith. We have a clear destination ahead. We know the way. Along the way there are unexpected difficulties and setbacks. There are hindrances and things that slow us down. These are tests of our faith.
If God says no to your dreams and your hopes, will you still trust Him? If he says no to your plans for the future, will you still serve Him? Can we say like Jesus… “Not my will, but your will be done”?
Without a doubt your faith in God will be tested. May we have the courage of these young Hebrew men who stood strong for God in the face of adversity. God is worthy of our allegiance.

“King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” (Daniel 3:17-18)

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#314: A Biblical Perspective of Money Jun 21, 2021

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It’s not wrong to have money and possessions, as long as those things don’t own us. It’s a matter of what rules our hearts. We are called to put God first in our lives, even in our finances. If money and possessions control our lives, there is no place for God to be the Lord of our lives.
There is a fundamental connection between our spiritual lives and how we think about and handle money.
James’ warning to the poor is for them to look at their position differently, to take their eyes off what they don’t have and place them on the life they have in Christ. To look not at their standing in this world, but to look at their standing before God.
Rich believers are to understand they should not glory in is not their material achievements. Instead, rejoice in the fact that they are humbled before the cross like everyone else.

1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
James 1:9-11 – “The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.”

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313: Protecting our Passion for God Jun 20, 2021

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You to know that you don’t have to lose your spiritual passion. Your relationship with God can be as real, as relevant, as exciting as you want it to be.
Passion = strong emotion, intense interest and enthusiasm – desire, hunger, thirst, appetite, craving, urge
If we are not very careful, the difficult circumstances of life will drain us. We lose our spiritual vitality. Our passion begins to diminish. Before long we find that quite honestly, our spiritual tank is empty.
As you pray, ask God to help you to protect your passion for him. Guard your heart against worldly passions that would interfere with your passion for God.

Psalm 42:1-5 – “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirst for God, for the living God.”

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#312: The Faithfulness of God Jun 19, 2021

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It’s possible for us to become so familiar with the things of God that we become complacent and we are no longer in awe of God.
Faithful = God is always reliable, all of the time. He does not fail or forget. He always keeps his word. His character is consistent and He never changes.
Seasons change. The economy changes. Governments change. The stock market changes. Neighborhoods change. Families change. Parenting changes. Our bodies are changing. But there is one constant in this world of change. God never changes.
No matter what we are going through, no matter what we are facing, let’s continue to believe in the faithfulness of God.

Lamentations 3:22-24 - “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”

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#311: Self-Control Jun 18, 2021

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Self-Control is the exercise of inner strength under the direction of sound judgment that enables us to do, think, and say the things that are pleasing to God.” - Jerry Bridges
Bearing fruit is the outer result of a new inner nature. You can’t have the character of Christ unless Christ is on the inside.
We cannot bear the fruit of the spirit without the power of the Holy Spirit. In other words, it doesn’t happen just by trying harder.
Jesus said in John 15 we grow in the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in him. As we draw closer to Jesus in relationship, the Spirit of God within us bears fruit that is visible in our lives. It is the character of Christ.

John 15:4 - “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.”

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#310: Using Your Most Valuable Resource for God Jun 17, 2021

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Time is a gift. Your life is a gift. You and I are managers of the time God has give us. Will you and I choose to use the most valuable resource God has given us for his glory and for his purpose?
Effective time management is not about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most.
Whatever you want God to bless you put him first in that area.

Ephesians 5:16 says, “Make the best use of the time, because the days are evil.”

Haggai 1:7 – “This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.”

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#309: Refusing to Seek Revenge Jun 16, 2021

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Jesus assumed you and I would have enemies when he said in Matthew 5:44 – “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” The question is not whether or not we have enemies. The issue is whether or not we will love them, forgive them, and reconcile with them.
Revenge: The desire or urge to get even with somebody. To punish or cause harm as an act of retaliation.
When you give in to the temptation to get even, your enemies have won twice: When they hurt you the first time and now when you can’t get it out of your mind.
We have no control over how people treat us, what they say, and what they do. But we do have complete control over how we respond.

Romans 12:19-21 - “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

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#308: Why Can't There Be More Than One Way to God? Jun 15, 2021

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With our everyday lives being presented with so many options, it only makes sense that we would have spiritual options as well. Why narrow your beliefs down to one religion, one path, or even one God?
We like the idea of a path of our own choosing, but this is not something God allows.

Matthew 7:13-14 - ““Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

To reject God’s path and to be insistent that you will find your own path is a decision that ends in destruction.
Accepting God’s invitation and offer of salvation through Jesus requires us to humble ourselves. We lay down our own designs and intentions and submit to God’s plan of salvation.

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#307: The Meaning of Baptism Jun 14, 2021

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Baptism is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. Baptism is a public confession of our faith in Jesus.
Baptism is something Jesus commanded us to do. It’s not an option for the believer. It’s something we do as soon as we believe.
Water baptism is not just a Christian ritual or a tradition. Baptism is a statement of faith: my old life is behind me – I am a brand-new person in Christ.
Baptism is not a mark of spiritual maturity, but rather a statement of personal identification with Jesus Christ. You don’t have to wait until you feel like you are a spiritually strong person. It’s an obedience issue, not a maturity issue.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

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