The Lord Gives Us

 

'The Lord Gives Us.'

a) Psalm 60v11. Help from trouble.

b) Deuteronomy 1v25. A Good Land.

c) Deuteronomy 26v3. A Country.

d) Joshua 5v6. A Land that flows with milk and honey.

e) Joshua 17v4. An Inheritance.

f) Joshua 21v2. Cities and Suburbs to dwell in.

g) Ezra 9v9. A Reviving.

h) Matthew 6v11. Our Daily Bread.

i) Romans 8v32. All things.

(This QT shows me The Lord Gives Us many things, how generous He is!)

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'Things We Need To Do Hastily.'

a) Joshua 4v10. Enter our Inheritance.

b) Exodus 12v39. Get out of the Egypt world system.

c) Psalm 119v60. Keep the Lord's Commandments.

d) 2 Corinthians 6v2. Receive the Lord's Salvation.

e) Hebrews 3vv7-8. Keep a soft heart.

(Through this Meditation I realise that there are Things We Need To Do Hastily)

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Chris.

God Is Giving Us A Good Land.

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The Grace of God

 

'The Grace Of God.'
a) Galatians 2:21; Hebrews 12:15. Is not to be rejected.
b) Ezra 7:28. Through it we can have the favor of our Leaders.
c) Acts 13:43; Romans 5:2; 1 Peter 5:12. Keep living in it.
d) Acts 14:26. Cares for our ministry.
e) Acts 20:24. Is Good News.
f) Acts 20:32; Colossians 1:6. Is a Message that is able to build us up and give to us the Blessings that God has for all His People.
g) Romans 3:24; 1 Corinthians 1:4. Is a free gift.
h) Romans 5:17. Is abundant.
i) Romans 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:13; 1 Timothy 6:21. Should be with us.  
j) 1 Corinthians 15:10. Makes us who we are in Christ.
k) 2 Corinthians 1:12. Has power.
l) 2 Corinthians 4:15. Can reach people.
m) 2 Corinthians 9:14. Is extraordinary.
n) Ephesians 1:7. Is great.
o) Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11. Gives us Salvation through Faith.
p) Hebrews 13:9. Is a source of inner strength.
(This QT makes me very grateful for The Grace Of God)
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'My Mind.'
a) 1 Corinthians 2:2; Daniel 2:5. I can take authority over.
b) Job 33:2. We should be ready to say what is on it.
c) Psalm 45:1. Can be filled with beautiful words.
d) Psalm 51:6. Can be filled with God's Wisdom in answer to our prayer.
e) Psalm 139:23. God Knows it.
f) 1 Corinthians 14:15. Is used to pray and to sing praise songs.
(This Second one is very comforting to My Mind)
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Chris.
The sense of God being with us is a necessary experience for every True Believer. If we do not have the confidence of God being with us, we will always have some kind of instability in our daily life. The Bible asks us that, if God is for us, who can be against us? The Bible also tells us that God is able to keep us from falling. The Bible tells us that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. The Bible tells us that God is with us always. Let us have confidence that God is with us today.

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The Gift of God

 

'The Gift Of God.'

a) Romans 6:23. Is Eternal Life through Jesus Christ.

b) Genesis 30:20. Is a child born.

c) Ecclesiastes 3:13. Is:-

i) Eating.

ii) Drinking.

iii) Satisfaction.

d) Ecclesiastes 5:19. Is:-

i) Wealth.

ii) Possessions.

iii) Enjoyment.

iv) Acceptance of our lot.

v) Happiness in our work.

e) John 4:10. Is Living Water.

f) Acts 8:20. Cannot be purchased.

g) Romans 5:16. Brings Justification.

h) 1 Corinthians 7:7. Is Unique for each person.

i) 2 Corinthians 9:15. Is Indescribable.

j) Ephesians 2:8. Is Salvation by Grace through Faith.

k) 2 Timothy 1:6. Needs to be stirred up within us.

(This QT shows me more about The Gift Of God)

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'Be Sure To.'

a) 1 Samuel 12:24. To:-

i) Fear the Lord.

ii) Sincerely Worship Him.

iii) Think of all the wonderful things He has Done for you.

b) Exodus 4:17. Take what God Equips us with so that we can do the Will of God.

c) Exodus 23:13. Obey all the Instructions God Gives us.

d) Numbers 18:29. Set aside Good Gifts to the Lord.

e) Numbers 22:20. Only to do what God Tells us to do.

f) Deuteronomy 4:9. Pass on to the future Generations the stories of what God has Done.

g) Ecclesiastes 11:6. Keep healthily busy.

h) Mark 4:24. Pay attention to what we hear.

i) Galatians 6:4. Do what we should.

j) Philippians 2:29. Honor genuine Servants of God.

k) Philippians 3:16. Obey the Truth that we have learned already.

(Through this Meditation I want to Be Sure To do the things that God Wants me to do)

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Chris.

Grace is Amazing - just like the song says, yet it is free. God cannot be bought or manipulated by our giving to and in Church. Giving is Worship all goes to God, nothing can be purchased from God. All He Gives to us is Grace.

Grace is all we need from God.

Grace is the Reason we are free in Jesus.

Grace is the Vessel by which we can experience the Salvation that is in Christ.

Grace makes us who we are in Christ.

Amazing Grace.

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Guidance From God

                       

Guidance from God

a) Acts 16:6-7; Isaiah 58:6-12. Should be ongoing and practical, simple obedience to the Holy Spirit inside us.

b) Romans 12:1-2. Should be clear to the committed true believers.

c) Isaiah 30:21. God wants to keep us in His will.

d) Joshua 1:7; Luke22:42. We are not to turn our own way.

e) Ephesians 4:22-24. We need to be renewed in our inner man before we can live as a new person in Christ.

f)  Matthew 15:19. An impure heart will lead us into deception.

g) John 21:21-22. For other people is not our business. 

h) Proverbs 16:9. Trust God to direct our steps.

(Through this one I am convinced of the need for Guidance from God.)

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Chris.

The Lord clearly tells us in His Word that He want to guide us. His guidance is not spurious or mystical. His guidance is very clear to all those people whose lives are right with Him. If there is barrier in our hearts between ourselves and God, such as sin, unbelief or some kind of deception in our belief system, the only Guidance that God will give us is to get rid of the barrier. Let us obey God and thus experience His Guidance.

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Biblical Mission

 

‘Biblical Mission.’

a) Romans 15:20-21. Aims to go to places where Christ is not known. It is not a competition between mission societies.

b) Acts 11:19-21. Can be spontaneous.

c) Acts 11:22-24; 15:36. Needs to be overseen and helped by a “sending” and able Church mission which can look after the mission field well.

d) Acts 11:25-26. When planting a Church needs to emphasise Discipleship and Biblical Teaching.

e) Acts 11:27-28. Moves peoples’ hearts to care about other people.

f) Acts 13:2-4. Should be led by the Holy Spirit.

g) Acts 4:36. Should raise up Servants of the Lord from the Mission field.

i) Acts 14:3. Takes time.

j) Galatians 4:13-14. Is not hindered by physical weakness.

k) Romans 1:16. Appreciates the Power of the Gospel.

(This QT motivates me to pray for Biblical Mission)

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‘What The Holy Spirit Does.’

a) 1 Timothy 4:1; Acts 8:29; 10:19-20. He speaks.

b) John 14:26. He Teaches.

c) John 14:16-17. He stays with us forever and lives in us.

d) John 15:26. He testifies about Christ. (He never exalts Himself or a preacher)

e) John 16:13. He will Guide us into all Truth and tell us what is to come.

f) Acts 16:6-7. He prevents.

g) Romans 8:26. He helps us in our weaknesses and intercedes for us.

h) 1 Corinthians 2:11. He knows the thoughts of God.

i) Romans 15:30; 5:5. He Loves.

j) 1 Corinthians 12:11. He distributes His Gifts to members of the Church.

k) 1 Peter 1:12. He helps people to preach the Gospel.

(This Second one shows me What The Holy Spirit Does)

Chris.

The Holy Spirit will guide us into all Truth. We need to understand God’s Truth and apply it to our lives. Loving God means also loving His Word and as we love His Word the Holy Spirit makes that Word alive to us and we can be guided into and understand the Truth.

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Bondage Is Broken

                    

'Bondage Is Broken.

a) Psalm 107:16; Ephesians 4:8. The Lord breaks all bondage.
b) 1 Timothy 3:7; 2 Timothy 2:26. Snares are from the devil.
c) Hebrews 2:14-15. Fear of sickness and death is a bondage that can be broken by Jesus.
d) John 8:34; Acts 8:23; Romans 6:16. If we commit sin we become in bondage to it and the bondage has to be broken by the Lord.
e) Galatians 4:3; Exodus 1:13-14. The World System creates bondage.
f) 2 Peter 2:19. People who are in bondage can cause us to be in bondage.
g) Isaiah 42:6-7; Luke 4:18; John 8:36. The Lord Jesus and His Servants have a ministry to set people free from bondage.
h) John 8:32. Truth sets people free from bondage.
(Through this QT I have assurance that Bondage Is Broken in Jesus' Name)

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'Good Leaders And Good Disciples.'
Joshua 1:13-18.

a) The Good Leader challenges and stimulates the Disciples:-
1-1:13; Numbers 32:20-33; 2 Peter 1:12-15. By causing the people to remember their commitment.
2-1:14; Exodus 13:18; Galatians 5:13. The Good Leader teaches the Disciples to respond well and keep their promises.
3-1:5 & 15; Numbers 32:20-22; Philippians 1:2. The Good Leader encourages the Disciples through reminding them of the positive Promises of God's Word.
4-1:16-17; Numbers 32:25; Romans 13:1-5. The Good Disciple will be obedient.
5-1:18. The Good Disciple will take responsibility for errant disciples.
6-1:17:18; 1 Timothy 1:1-2; Ezra 10:4. The Good Disciple encourages their Leader.
(This Second refreshes my heart, Good Leaders And Good Disciples)
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Chris.

Setting people free from their bondage is a very excellent and necessary ministry. This is not just some kind of "witch hunt" ministry prayer over someone. Yes, sometimes ministry with compassion may be needed, but there is much more to setting people free from their bondage than that. In order to be free and to maintain freedom we need to be taught the Word of God. In order to be free and to maintain freedom we need to attend worship service regularly. In order to be free and to maintain freedom we need to have edifying fellowship with fellow True Believers.
 

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The Call To Prayer

'The Call To Prayer.'

a) Colossians 4:2. We are to devote ourselves to Prayer.

b) 2 Kings 19:14-19. Hezekiah's Prayer:-

1-19:14 & 17-18. Hezekiah Prayed humbly, presenting facts before the Lord, not feelings or opinions.

2-19:15. Hezekiah knew God as King and Creator.

3-19:16. Hezekiah asked God to listen and to see.

4-19:19. Hezkiah asked God for Salvation and that God would be Glorified.

c) Proverbs 21:1; 20:24. Praying for God to direct.

d) Proverbs 16:2. Praying to God Who weighs people's motives.

e) Proverbs 16:3 & 9. Praying, committing our activities to the Lord.

f) Nehemiah 1:11. Praying for:-

1-God's attention.

2-Success.

3-God's compassion.

g) Nehemiah 2:4. Praying for the correct answer to give to people.

(Through this QT I want to respond to The Call To Prayer)

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'Pray Believing.'

a) Acts 13:3. For Missionaries, that God will do His Works through them.

b) Psalm 84:11. That God does not withhold any thing good from those people who love Him and fear Him.

c) Mark 1:40-41. For healing in the Will of God.

d) Psalm 51:17. Even though we may be broken by sin or pain.

e) Matthew 17:21. Together with fasting, to deal with our unbelief.

(This Second one encourages me to Pray Believing)

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Chris.

We should be very careful in the answers we give to people, especially when they ask us advice or counsel, formally or informally. We do not know all the thoughts of another person's heart, only God knows them. There have been many tragedies and difficulties because some people gave answers to other people simply from their own opinions, and not knowing the power and influence of their words over another person's life. The goal of the Counsellor is not to give answers, but to help people find their own answers. Pastors and Christian Leaders should always test Counsellors before they allow them to minister to God's flocks, then these Counsellors can be recommended. Gullible Christians need to be warned to stay away from untested "counsellors" and "prophets".

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Christ Died for Our Sins Once for All

 

'Christ Died For Our Sins Once For All.'

a) 1 Peter 3:18. For unrighteous people to make them righteous.

b) 1 Peter 2:24. That we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

c) Romans 5:6. At the right time Christ died for the ungodly people.

d) Romans 5:8. God shows His Love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.

e) Galatians 1:4. He gave Himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the Will of our God and Father.

f) Titus 2:14. He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for Himself a people of His Own who are zealous for good deeds.

g) Hebrews 9:26. He has appeared once for all at the end of the age to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

h) Hebrews 9:28. Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many people.

i) Matthew 26:28. Christ's Blood of the Covenant, which was poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins.

(Through this QT I am reminded to be grateful that Christ Died For My Sins Once For All)

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'The Ultimate Covenant.'

a) Hebrews 7:22. Jesus is the Surety of it.

b) Hebrews 8:6. Christ mediates a better Covenant enacted on better Promises.

c) Hebrews 8:7-8. There needed to be a New Covenant as the first was not faultless because God found fault with the people.

d) Hebrews 8:9. The People of God did not continue in the first Covenant.

e) Hebrews 8:10-11. The New Covenant is in the minds and hearts of God's People and is a Covenant of Relationship.

f) Hebrews 9:15; 12:24. Christ is the Mediator of a New Covenant which gives an Eternal Inheritance.

g) Hebrews 13:20. The Blood of the Eternal Covenant.

h) 1 Corinthians 11:25. Is remembered through the partaking of Holy Communion.

(In this Second one I find The Ultimate Covenant)

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Chris.

Are we grateful that Christ died for our sins? Do we take our Christian life for granted? Our attitude towards the Work of Christ in our lives is reflected in the way we behave and talk. God has made a Covenant with us through the Blood of Jesus Christ. He never breaks His Covenant with us. He is always Faithful. The Power of this Covenant should be seen in the way we live and heard in the way we talk.

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Burden

Burden

a) Zechariah 12:1; 9:1; Ezekiel 12:10. Of the Word of the Lord in the mouth of His genuine Servant.

b) Genesis 49:15-16; 2 Chronicles 34:13; Nehemiah 4:10 & 17. Of an honest worker like Issachar.
c)  Exodus 6:6-7. Of bondage from the enemy.
d)  Exodus 18:22; Numbers 11:17. Shared amongst leaders.
e)  Numbers 11:11 & 14; Deuteronomy 1:9 & 12. Of too much leadership responsibility.
f)  2 Samuel 13:25; 15:33; 19:35. From people who are not in the Will of God.
g)  2 Chronicles 35:3. For the Priests carrying the Ark of God.
h)  Nehemiah 5:15; Luke 11:46. From cruel and unjust leaders.
i)  Job 7:20. To ourselves.
j)  Psalm 38:4. Of sin.
k)  Psalm 55:22; 68:19. Can be cast upon the Lord.
l)   Psalm 81:6; Isaiah 10:27. Can be relieved by the Lord.
m)  Isaiah 46:1. Of idolatry.
n)  Matthew 11:30; Acts 15:28; Revelation 2:24. From the Lord is light.
o)  2 Corinthians 1:8. Of Mission.
p)  Galatians 6:2. Can be relieved in the Body of Christ.

(This QT shows me that it is important for me to discern Burdens and to learn which ones that the Lord wants me to bear)
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‘God’s Pure People.’

Zechariah 13:1-9.

a)  Zechariah 13:1. Are cleansed by God’s Fountain from their sins and impurities.
b) Zechariah 13:2. Are clean from:-
                            1- Idolatry.
                            2-    False prophecies.
                            3-    Unclean spirits.
c) Zechariah 13:3. Rid themselves deliberately from false “prophets”.
d) Zechariah 13:4. Discern deceiving ministers.
e)  Zechariah 13:5. Do their work and ministry honestly.
f)  Zechariah 13:6. Deal with the wounds that they receive from their friends.
g) Zechariah 13:7. Trust in the Power of the Cross of Jesus Christ, their Good  Shepherd.
h) Zechariah 13:8-9. Are refined by the Lord.
(This Second one teaches me in reality who are God’s Pure People)

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Chris.

Three things mentioned here that God really wants His People to be clean from. The first is idolatry, an idol is anything that comes between us and God and hinders our Worship. The second is false prophecies, these abound in the Church today, they are not God’s “new thing” rather they are a wounding influence to the Church and offensive to God. The third is evil spirits. God’s People should be free from evil spirits, Jesus gives us authority over evil spirits and the first ones we need to deal with are the ones which would harm or attack us in some way.
 

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