God’s people guessed they knew they enemy’s thoughts. They assumed the enemy regarded them as mere helpless grasshoppers. They substituted a guess for knowledge. They accepted their guess as accurate information. Consequently, guesses led them completely astray from reality. …
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Every November Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Well, Scripture talks a lot about thanksgiving, but in a different way. Scripture tells us to give thanks in everything not just the pleasant, beneficial and joy-inspiring. The apostle Paul wrote, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you,” 1 Thessalonians 5:18. …
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The writer of the New Testament book of Jude points out that every believer is three things. …
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Humans believe that activity proves personal worth. The more we do, the more significant we become. Life is valuable when life is very, very busy. If we do nothing, we aren’t important. These beliefs spring from a desire to establish our own worth through self effort. We think that busyness shows our worthwhileness. …
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Following a Sunday morning service, an elderly brother approached me.
“Pastor, I desperately need to speak with you this week. Can I make an appointment to come by your office?”
“It would be my pleasure. Please call the office tomorrow and my secretary will set the time.”
On arriving at my office on Tuesday morning, a note lay on my desk mentioning my appointment with Guy. My dear friend was 87 years old. Even though several physical frailties impaired him, his mind remained very sharp. I looked forward to our time together.
I loved this precious brother. When my secretary let me know Guy had arrived, I arose from my desk, opened my office door and greeted him with an affectionate hug.
After we sat down, Guy related that he received Jesus in the year 1919. Then in 1937, he heard about the baptism into the Holy Spirit, accepted the gift, and spoke in tongues.
“Pastor, in last Sunday’s message you indicated that we can continue using tongues after we receive the baptism into the Holy Spirit. I’ve never heard that before, and I’m not sure I believe it. You see I haven’t prayed in tongues since 1937.” …
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Every day we face concerns and obstacles in our lives. We have to remind ourselves to look to God’s Word to help us overcome discouragement. His joy will spring up in us despite everything around us when we meditate on his holy Scriptures. We pray these verses are an encouragement to you!
- God will surely come to your aid. (Genesis 50:24 & 25)
- Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you…The Lord will fight for you. (Exodus 14:13-14)
- Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. (Deuteronomy 20:3-4)
- Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. (2 Chronicles 20:15)
- I tell you, do not worry about your life….Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? (Matthew 6:25-34)
- Make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. (Luke 21:13-15)
- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6)
- Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)
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Humans hold just about every conceivable type of expectation in their hearts. They dream, aspire, imagine and project future goals and desires. However, not all expectations will be fulfilled – not even for Christians! Let me suggest three steps you can take when expectations go unfulfilled. …
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Several years ago we started publishing Scripture Sheets which lists verses about a specific topic. We publish a new Scripture Sheet on the third Tuesday of each month. I pray these verses from A Mind Filled with Peace bring you peace of mind and spirit. You can find over 100 Scripture Sheets on our website. Please feel free to click here and print any of them you wish to keep for yourself or share with others!
Be greatly encouraged,
Pastor James Fields …
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“Pastor, my prayer list is becoming so long that I’m tired of making request after request for this and that. What should I do?” a young zealous Christian asked me.
“Throw away your prayer list and start communing with God’s Spirit,” I responded.
With a look of astonishment my friend blurted out, “You can’t be serious! Without a list, what would I pray about?”
“Bill, prayer isn’t only about asking God for things. Prayer is fellowshipping with God, being with him and enjoying his presence. You’re tired of asking God for stuff, because your endless asking blocks you from communing with God’s Spirit.” …
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Abraham enjoyed a good life. Surrounded by friends, family and a prosperous community, he faced a secure, delightful future. Confidence in his ancestors’ gods appeared to keep the supernatural on his side. …
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