Firm Foundation - Standing on His Promises
Standing on His Promises
A promise is a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc. by one. An express assurance on which expectation is to be based upon. (Webster Dictionary)
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"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through Him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God." (II Corinthians 1:20)
There are so many promises written in the Bible for us. The Holy Spirit also quickens us with with promises the Lord makes to us, His kids, in our personal lives.
We can stand secure on His promises, no matter what storms arise or disappointments take place.
Circumstances that seem contrary to what God has spoken are necessary. They test our trust and faith in God. Will we believe? Will we line up with God, agree with Him and say "AMEN," so be it?
Paul wrote in Ephesians 3:20-21, "Now to Him who is able to do, immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory i
Firm Foundation - Free to be Free
Free to be Free
Reading the book of James, a few verses caught my eye regarding our love walk in Christ. I heard an admonition in my spirit for this devotional.
The message was simple:
"Let go of grudges and hurts. Don't carry them over another day.
It is destructive to your health and well-being."As I pondered those things, examining my heart and reading James, the first verse in chapter two stood out.
"My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism."
The text gives the example of catering to those who are rich and shunning those who aren't.
James goes on to say in verses 8-10:
"If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, 'Love your neighbor as yourself' you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.
For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking it all."
It's favoritism when we say we love some but harbor grudges or hang on
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Firm Foundation - Dedication
Dedication
Matthew 19:13-15 Jesus blessing of the children
Luke 2:22 Parents presenting children to the Lord
Proverbs 22:6 Dedication of parents to raise their children to know Christ
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Firm Foundation - Water Baptism
Water Baptism
Matthew 28: 18-20 Baptize them in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit
Acts 8: 37 If you believe with all your heart.
Acts 8: 12 When they believed...they were baptized.
Mark 1: 9-11 Coming up from the water
Acts 8: 38-39 Went down into the water Come up out of the water
Acts 2: 38 It's for “the remission of sins.”
1 Peter 3: 21 The answer of a good conscience
Colossians 2: 12 Buried with Him and raised with Him (Romans 6: 3-8)
Acts 8: 12-17 Salvation - Water Baptism - Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Acts 10: 44-48 Salvation - Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Water Baptism
Matthew 3: 15 Baptism is for everyone; it fulfills righteousness.
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...Firm Foundation - Praise & Worship 2
Praise & Worship
John 4: 23 The Father seeks worshipers
Hebrews 13: 15 It pleases God when we praise Him
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 It is God's will for us.
Psalm 100: 4 We come before Him with praise. Praise brings us into His presence.
Revelation 5: 9-14 He is worthy of our praise.
Psalm 147: 1 With singing.
Psalm 150: 3-6 With all kinds of instruments (2 Samuel 6: 5)
Psalm 98: 4 With joyful shouts (Psalm 100:1)
Psalm 47: 1 With clapping hands
Psalm 98: 4 With joyful shouts (Psalm 100:1)
Psalm 149: 3 With dancing (Psalm 150: 4 & 2 Samuel 6: 14)
Psalm 134: 2 With hands lifted up (Psalm 63: 4, 119: 48 & 1 Timothy 2: 8)
Psalm 95: 6 With kneeling & bowing down
Psalm 150: 6 Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord!
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...Firm Foundation - Praise & Worship
Praise & Worship
John 4: 23 The Father seeks worshipers
Hebrews 13: 15 It pleases God when we praise Him
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 It is God's will for us.
Psalm 100: 4 We come before Him with praise. Praise brings us into His presence.
Revelation 5: 9-14 He is worthy of our praise.
Psalm 147: 1 With singing.
Psalm 150: 3-6 With all kinds of instruments (2 Samuel 6: 5)
Psalm 98: 4 With joyful shouts (Psalm 100:1)
Psalm 47: 1 With clapping hands
Psalm 98: 4 With joyful shouts (Psalm 100:1)
Psalm 149: 3 With dancing (Psalm 150: 4 & 2 Samuel 6: 14)
Psalm 134: 2 With hands lifted up (Psalm 63: 4, 119: 48 & 1 Timothy 2: 8)
Psalm 95: 6 With kneeling & bowing down
Psalm 150: 6 Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord!
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...Firm Foundation - Power of the Tongue 3
Power of the Tongue
Proverbs 18: 20-21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue.
James 3: 2-11 The powerful influence the tongue has on our lives.
Proverbs 13: 2-3 Keep your tongue - Keep your life.
Proverbs 21: 23 Keep your tongue - Keep yourself from trouble..
Proverbs 10: 11 The mouth is a well of life.
Proverbs 10: 19-21 He who keeps his tongue is wise.
Proverbs 15: 1-5 A soft answer turns away wrath. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life.
Luke 6: 45 Out of the abundance of the heart we speak. Heart (kardia-greek), mind, will and emotions. As we renew our mind to line-up with God's Word, our minds will line-up too.
Colossians 3: 15-16 Let our hearts be filled with the Word and thankfulness to our God.
Hebrews 13: 15-16 Praise - the sacrifice of our lips, pleases God. Doing good and being in fellowship with others also pleases God. Let's say good things to others. Let us fellowship with and include others with our words and actions. Let's please God! He h
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Firm Foundation - Power of the Tongue 2
Power of the Tongue
Proverbs 18: 20-21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue.
James 3: 2-11 The powerful influence the tongue has on our lives.
Proverbs 13: 2-3 Keep your tongue - Keep your life.
Proverbs 21: 23 Keep your tongue - Keep yourself from trouble..
Proverbs 10: 11 The mouth is a well of life.
Proverbs 10: 19-21 He who keeps his tongue is wise.
Proverbs 15: 1-5 A soft answer turns away wrath. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life.
Luke 6: 45 Out of the abundance of the heart we speak. Heart (kardia-greek), mind, will and emotions. As we renew our mind to line-up with God's Word, our minds will line-up too.
Colossians 3: 15-16 Let our hearts be filled with the Word and thankfulness to our God.
Hebrews 13: 15-16 Praise - the sacrifice of our lips, pleases God. Doing good and being in fellowship with others also pleases God. Let's say good things to others. Let us fellowship with and include others with our words and actions. Let's please God! He h
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Firm Foundation - the Holy Spirit
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Joel 2: 28-29 God will pour out His Spirit on all flesh.
Isaiah 28: 11-12 God will speak to His People through this method. It will be a rest and a refreshing.
Acts 1: 4 Jesus commanded them to receive this gift. It's a promise from the Father.
Mark 16: 17 Its for all who believe.
Acts 2: 4 They were all filled. All spoke in tongues as the Spirit gave them the words.
Acts 10: 44-46 Gentiles also received. They heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.
1 Corinthians 14: 21 & 32 Refers back to Isaiah 28. We choose when to speak in tongues.
Acts 1: 8 This experience gives us power to witness.
1 Corinthians 14: 2 & 4a We Speak to God in our new (prayer) language. We speak mysteries (wisdom kept hidden for us). We edified, built up, as we speak tongues.
Jude 20 Praying in tongues builds our faith.
Matthew 3: 11 Jesus is the Baptizer.
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Salvation - the GOOD NEWS!
Scripture references:
John 17: 3 Eternal life is knowing God through Jesus.
John 3: 16 The way to eternal life is believing in Jesus.
Romans 10: 10 Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth.
John 14: 6 Jesus is the only way to God.
1 John 5: 11-13 The Bible was written so we could know we have eternal life. God has given us this life through Jesus.
John 1: 12 We have the power (ability) to become the sons of God.
1 John 3: 1-2 Now we are children of God.
Romans 8: 15 God gives us an inner witness that we are His children.
Zephaniah 3: 17 God sings with joy over us.
Luke 15: 7 He has joy over one sinner who repents.
1 John 1: 9 He is faithful to forgive
John 14: 1-4 Now you know the way! Share it with others.
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