Good Directions

                         

'Good Directions.'

a) 2 Thessalonians 3:5. The Lord directing our hearts into the      Love of God.

b) Psalm 5:3. Directing our Prayer unto the Lord.

c) Proverbs 3:6. The Lord directing our paths as we acknowledge Him  in all our ways.

d) Proverbs 11:5; Isaiah 45:13. Being directed by our righteousness and the Lord in all our ways.

e) Ecclesiastes 10:10. Being directed by wisdom.

f) Isaiah 61:8. The Lord directing our way in Truth.

g) Jeremiah 10:23. Do not come from our own selfish ways.

h) 1 Thessalonians 3:11. God Himself, our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ direct our way.

(This QT shows to me the importance of having Good Directions for and in my life)

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'Jealousy Comes.'

Genesis 37:4.

a) Through our eyes.

b) Seeing someone else being loved by another person.

c) Creating hatred.

d) Breaking our relationships and fellowship.

(Through this Second one I can see the havoc created when Jealousy Comes)

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Chris.

Assurance and Confidence are two great strengtheners for our inner man. If we have an active and pure faith in God and a good relationship with Him, then we should have the resultant Assurance and Confidence. Assurance and Confidence are not things that True Believers have to pray for, rather they are what comes as our life is in right condition with God.

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Call on God When We Need to

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'Call on God When We Need to'

a) Psalm 81:7. In the day of trouble, He will:-
    1-Deliver us.
    2-Answer us.
    3-Prove us.
b) Psalm 50:15. In the day of trouble, He will deliver us, we will         Glorify Him.
c) Psalm 91:15. Call upon the Lord. He will:-
    1-Answer us.
    2-Be with us in trouble.
    3-Deliver us.
    4-Honor us.
d) Exodus 17:4-6. He can make water come from the rock.
(Through this QT I realize that I can Call On God When I Need To)

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'Blessed Assurance And Confidence.'

Romans 8:28.
a) We know that all things work together for good.
b) To those people that love God.
c) To those people who are called.
d) According to God's Purpose.

(Through this Second one I have Blessed Assurance And Confidence.
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Chris.

God will answer us when we call to Him because He Loves us. In fact He Knows all our situation before we call to Him but through our calling to Him we can come close to Him and receive from Him the things He wants to say to us. God is God and Faithful. Let us both trust Him and call to Him as the need arises.

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The Holy Spirit

'Christ's Ministry In Heaven.'

Hebrews 8:1-2.
a) As a High priest.
b) Interceding for us as He is set on the Right Hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens.
c) A Minister of the sacred tent, the True place of Worship.
d) In the place that was built by the Lord and not by human hands.
(This QT helps me to understand Christ's Ministry In Heaven)
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'The Holy Spirit.'

a) Luke 1:35; Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4. Is Creator.
b) Genesis 6:3; John 16:8. Is Convictor.
c) Genesis 41:38; Exodus 31:3. Fills peoples' lives wonderfully.
d) Nehemiah 9:20. Is Instructor.
e) Psalm 139:7. Is omnipresent.
f) Isaiah 11:2-3. He is the Spirit of:-
A-Wisdom.
B-Understanding.
C-Isaiah 40:13. Counsel.
D-Might.
E-Knowledge.
F-Fear of the Lord.
G-Discernment.
g) Isaiah 32:15; 44:3; Ezekiel 39:29. Is poured out upon us from on High.
h) Isaiah 48:16; 61:1; Acts 13:4. Sends us.
i) Isaiah 59:19. Is Protector.
j) Isaiah 59:21; Ezekiel 36:27. Is Indweller.
k) Isaiah 63:10. Is vexed by the rebellion of God's People.
l) Ezekiel 37:14. Is life giver.
m) Micah 3:8; Acts 1:8; Romans 15:13. Fills us with power.
n) Matthew 3:11. Immerses us.
o) Matthew 4:1; Acts 13:2; 16:6-7. Is Guide.
p) Matthew 10:20; Luke 12:12; Acts 4:31. Is the One Who inspires to speak.
q) Matthew 12:28. Is the One Who ejects evil spirits.
r) Luke 11:13; Acts 2:33. Is given to us by the Heavenly Father.
s) John 7:37-39. Is a remaining Source inside us that flows out.
t) John 14:16; 1 Corinthians 3:16. Abides with the Believer forever.
u) John 14:17. Cannot be received by unregenerate people.
v) John 14:26; Acts 15:28-29; 1 Corinthians 2:13. Is Teacher and Remembrancer.
w) John 15:26; 16:13. Is the Spirit of Truth.
x) John 16:14. Always Glorifies Jesus.
y) Acts 2:38; 5:32; 8:15. Is received as a Gift from God.
z) Acts 11:15. Comes in response to the taught Word of God.
a2) Acts 20:28. Makes leaders.
b2) Romans 5:5. Fills our hearts with God's Love.
c2) Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18. Leads God's Children.
d2) Romans 8:15-16. Gives us confidence that we are God's Children.
e2) Romans 8:27. Has a mind.
f2) Romans 14:17. Is Joy giver.
g2) 1 Corinthians 2:10. Reveals the things of God to us and searches the deep things of God.
h2) 1 Corinthians 6:11. Is Justifier.
i2) 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. Gives gifts to every True Believer.
j2) Galatians 5:22-23. Produces fruit in our lives.
(This Second one makes me highly value the Presence of The Holy Spirit in my life)
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Chris.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Truth always brings freedom, this is what Jesus taught us. We need to live in the Truth and tell the Truth. We have to Face the Truth sometimes and allow God to work in our lives. If we make a habit of trying to cover over Truth that we cannot face, because of fear and shame, then we can never be free in Jesus. King David asked God to search his heart, he wanted the Truth because He desired to live to please God. Let us hate lies and live in and tell the Truth.

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The Blessed People

'The Blessed People.'

a) Psalm 106:3. Are the people who observe Justice, who do righteousness at all times.

b) Psalm 1:1-2. Is the Person:-

1-Who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.

2-Who does not stand in the way of sinners.

3-Who does not sit in the seat of scoffers.

4-Who delights in the Law of the Lord and meditates in it day and night.

c) Psalm 84:12. Trust in the Lord.

d) Psalm 119:1-3. Blessed are:-

1-119:1. Those people whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the Lord.

2-119:2. Those people who keep the Lord's Testimonies.

3-119:2. Those people who seek the Lord with their whole heart.

4-119:3. Those people who do no wrong.

5-119:3. Those people who walk in the Lord's Ways.

e) Luke 11:28. Are those people who hear the Word of God and keep it.

f) John 13:15-17. Are those people who learn to serve as Jesus served.

g) James 1:25. Who is a doer that acts.

(This QT shows me who are The Blessed People)

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'Have Faith In God.'

a) Hebrews 11:1. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

b) Hebrews 11:6. Without Faith it is impossible to please God.

c) Mark 11:24. As we pray.

(This Second one urges me to Have Faith In God)

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Chris.

There are people, whom God says, do know wrong. The reason that God classifies them in such a way is that they walked in the Lord's Ways. David was such a person, we know, because the Bible records it, that David sinned, yet God gave him so much credibility. The condition of the heart has much to do with it. Even the people with the purest motivation in their hearts sometimes sin. Yet, if they, like David did, deal with their sins, God will give them credibility. 

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God For Us

 

'God For Us.'

a) Romans 8:31. So who can be against us.

b) Daniel 3:17. Is Able to Deliver us.

c) Romans 4:21. What He Promises, He is Able to Perform.

d) 2 Corinthians 9:8. To Make all Grace abound toward us.

e) Ephesians 3:20. To do in full measure more than all our desires and thoughts.

f) Hebrews 7:25. Christ Always Lives to make Intercession for us.

g) Jude 1:24. To Keep us from stumbling.

h) 2 Samuel 7:29. To Bless our household.

(This QT, God For Us, stimulates my faith and gives me a rejoicing heart)

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'Salvation.'

a) Isaiah 35:4; 37:39. Comes from God.

b) Psalm 3:8. Belongs to the Lord.

c) 1 Thessalonians 5:9. God has destined us to obtain it through our Lord Jesus Christ.

d) Isaiah 45:22. Comes as our hearts are turned to God.

e) isaiah 52:10; 49:6. All the ends of the Earth will see it.

f) Ephesians 1:13. Can be believed in after listening to the Message of Truth.

g) Hebrews 2:10. Christ is the Author of it.

h) Hebrews 5:9. Christ is the Source of it.

i) Luke 19:9. Can come to a family house.

j) Hebrews 2:3. Is great.

k) 2 Timothy 1:10. Can be obtained.

l) Jude 1:3. Is what all True Believers have in common.

m) Isaiah 51:8. Is for all generations.

n) Isaiah 51:6. Is forever.

o) 1 Peter 1:10. The Prophets made careful search of the Scriptures to give knowledge of it.

p) Romans 1:16. The Gospel is the Power of God for it.

q) 2 Timothy 3:15. The Scriptures give us Wisdom which leads to it.

r) 2 Corinthians 6:2. Now is the day of it.

s) Philippians 2:12. Is to be lived out with the fear of God in our hearts.

t) 2 Thessalonians 2:13. We are chosen for it by God.

u) Hebrews 1:14. We inherit it.

v) Isaiah 61:10. God Will Clothe us with Garments of it.

w) Luke 2:30. Our eyes can see it in Christ.

x) Psalm 40:16. We should love it.

y) Lamentations 3:26. It is good to wait silently for it.

z) Psalm 119:81 & 174. We can have soul absorbing desire for it.

a2) Psalm 119:23. We can long for it.

b2) Romans 13:11. The completion of it grows nearer.

c2) 2 Peter 1:9. Will be the outcome of our faith.

d2) Isaiah 52:7. Needs to be announced.

e2) Psalm 85:7. Can be prayed for.

f2) Psalm 35:3. Pray for assurance of it.

(This Meditation gives me confidence in and more understanding of Salvation)

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Chris.

The Power of God is manifested in many ways, this is something we need to understand as True Believers. We should not limit God. Firstly; the Power of God is manifested through the workings of the Holy Spirit. Secondly; the Power of God is manifested through the Blood of Jesus Christ. Thirdly; the Power of God is made effective by the Word of God. This Word of God is the Life giving Word. There are other ways that the Power of God is made known too.

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Trust and Obey

‘Trust And Obey.’

a) Genesis 46:3-4. Jacob was given the Promise and Instruction by God.

b) Genesis 46:5-7. Jacob rose up and went with everything he had.

c)   Genesis 45:17-20. There was some insecurity in Jacob’s heart, there was absolutely no need to bring everything because all was already provided for.

d) Exodus 10:24-25. Pharaoh tried to prevent Israel obeying God.

e)  Exodus 10:25-26. Moses said that Israel had to obey God.

f)    Genesis 15:13-14. God had always known His People’s situation.

g)   Genesis 31:6-9. Jacob was a man of Honesty and Faith.

(When I read this QT I see the history of Israel – the People of God and am challenged to Trust And Obey God)

‘Early Church Life.’

Acts 5:1-42.

a)    Acts 5:1-10. The Holy Spirit revealed liars and deceivers.

b)    Acts 5:11-13. There were three manifestations that were in the Church:-

1-  Fear over everyone – the Fear of the Lord.

2-  Signs and wonders performed by the Leaders.

3-  The general public held the Church in high esteem.

c)    Acts 5:14. Multitudes of people were added to the Church.

d)    Acts 5:15-16. Many people who were sick or afflicted by evil spirits were healed.

e)    Acts 5:17-18. The jealous priests put the Apostles in jail.

f)     Acts 5:19-20. Divine intervention! The Angel of the Lord came to the Apostles in jail:-

1-  He opened the gates of the jail.

2-  He took the Apostles out of the jail.

3-  He told the Apostles to go back to the Temple and speak to the people the Message of Life.

g)    Acts 5:21. The Apostles did as the Angel told them.

h)    Acts 5:21-24. The priests were mystified. How could it be that this happened?

i)      Acts 5:25-28. The Apostles were discreetly rearrested and sent back to face the Jewish religious council. The accusations were:-

1-  They had continued Teaching in the Name of Jesus.

2-  They had filled Jerusalem with their Teaching.

3-  They had exalted the Truth about the Blood of Jesus.

j)      Acts 5:29. Peter and the Apostles were clear about their desire to obey God. They had not broken any law.

k)    Acts 5:30-32. The Apostles preached the Gospel in front of the Jewish council.

l)      Acts 5:33. The Jewish council were convicted strongly through the Gospel message and sought to kill the Apostles.

m)  Acts 5:34-40. Gamaliel spoke up on behalf of the Apostles and they were released.

n)    Acts 5:41. The Apostles went on their way rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer what they had suffered for the Lord’s sake.

o)    Acts 5:42. Apostolic activity continued:-

1-  Every day.

2-  In the Temple.

3-  From house to house.

4-  They kept on Teaching.

5-  They kept on Preaching Jesus as the Christ.

(Through this Second one I am challenged as to the real work of the Holy Spirit through Early Church Life) 

Chris.

God always works everything out for good, especially for those people who love Him. We cannot always understand God’s Ways and we are not meant to because He is God. Some people persecuted for their Faith get early release from jail. Some stay there for years. Some people are martyred and some live. Some people never face persecution, some live out their entire life in persecution circumstances. We are not called to understand God, but rather to trust Him.

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