When you come to Jesus, you need to learn how to “channel” your thoughts down into your heart, like using an elevator going up and down through your esophagus. The thoughts go up, and the thoughts go down from your head to your heart, but in a narrow funnel of thoughts concentrating on the person of Jesus our Savior and His Words, to determine our direction and works here on earth. We can feel impressions or urgings, see things that…..
Those in the military know what “Atten-hut! means. It is a military command which brings your flesh into a gear that gives the thoughts of your mind to the officer. You need to stand up straight, put your heels together, and be instantly willing to obey. How much more should we soldiers for Christ give our full attention to the LORD at all times, instantly willing to obey Him! How different our lives would be if we would strive to…..
Sometimes, your mind can be your worst enemy. It wants to reason out the things of God, which can’t be accessed except by your spirit which dwells in your belly. Romans 8:7 states, “That is why the mind that focuses on human nature is hostile toward God. It refuses to submit to the authority of God’s Law because it is powerless to do so” (ISV). You have to follow God by your spirit, not your mind. Your spirit is your…..
We all fall into pits. These are times of discouragement, depression, sickness symptoms, and lack, and are just outright satanic onslaught from the enemy. When you can’t even gather your thoughts, much less your strength, what do you do? Praise the Lord! Your mind and lips may not be hardly able to whisper, “Praise the Lord,” but with all your strength, do it! Job did it. David did it. Jesus did it during His temptation. He spoke at the end…..
When the waves outside are rocky, and the temperature is dropping, Cozy Down. When the things you see are shocking, and your enemies are mocking, Cozy Down. The peace you seek is in you; between your ribs and every sinew. Cozy Down. Jesus is there; so don’t have a care. He’s in you, He’s in you. The power is here; your mind He will clear. Look in you; look in you. The answers you long for; those things to be…..
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life” (Proverbs 4:23, NLT). YOU must make sure that your heart is in the right place. If it is full of bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness, your whole life will be skewed. You will look at other people as problems, not hidden treasure, and you will expect evil instead of blessings. Check your heart temperature. Is it hot or cold towards God and His Son Jesus. Has it…..
Do you ever long for something that will never change? Do you need consistency, comfort, and never-ending hope? Look no further, my friend! God has given us His Word, which is the only true foundation in an ever changing world. He had men write down the important parts of history, prophecy, and the works and words of Jesus and his disciples, which will never grow old, disappear, or change. You can count on God to stay the same! Isaiah wrote:…..
Are you a person who loves leftovers? Some leftovers are pretty good, like lasagna, or meatloaf sandwiches, but after a day or two, most lose their appeal. Some days I find I am giving God my leftovers: my leftover attention after everyone else gets theirs, my leftover time after I skip my morning prayers, or my leftover energy after a busy day. God deserves my full attention, and the first of my time and energy in the morning, as that…..
The hardest thing for some people to do is to look in the mirror. Sometimes what you see in others is what you are doing without knowing it. Can you be honest with God, and ask Him to expose YOUR problems? Most probably, Holy Spirit is already quietly pointing out some things you need to change, that would expedite your journey with Jesus. Yes, it will hurt to agree that you can be one of “those.” We can all act…..
We see the supernatural in much of media: superheros and evil fiends endued with magical powers, witches, dragons, goblins, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night. So, how do we reach this generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? God has a plan, and it is this: His supernatural power must be shown to this generation as it was in the Book of Acts. Satan has his “stuff” showing in every theater, but God’s “stuff” is mostly hidden……