There is a statement that is out there that most of the time we don’t believe. The statement is that God is not a God who takes from us but gives. That is true but we are only given what we are obedient to receive. If we take before we are given, there are consequences. Read more to find out.
Do you sometimes feel that you fall into the category of unlikely one? You think that you sin is to big for Jesus to save you, you feel your culture is too far away from God or people have spoken negative things over your life based on their perceptions. Well that’s not true. Jesus came for the unlikely ones. The apostle Paul fell into that category. He called himself the worst of sinners. How does God feel about you. Keep reading to find out more.
Sometimes in life God positions us in situations where we need to make a choice. We may be standing waiting to be invited to a special group at Church or we may be wanting a promotion at work. David faces this same situation in the Bible. Him and his men wanted to join the Philistine army to fight against the Israelites. David knew he could control the battle if he went. But God had a different battle for him to fight. Although David got offended, he submitted to authority and a bigger battle was won. Find out more by reading the blog.
I saw a painting whilst on holidays with a bridge in it. As the lady was telling me what the painting would remind me of, the words it is time to cross the bridge resounded within me. God is speaking to some of us telling us that the time has come for us to cross the bridge. Behind us is the wilderness - a place of provision and obedience but up ahead is the promise from God. It is time to move.
When we get saved, we change kingdoms and families. We move from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light. The Bible says that God adopts us into His family. I know what this is like in the natural as I was adopted. There are new things we must unlearn and then learn again. But God has given us all the tools we need. Read more....
Have you ever done something good and expected a reward for it. Maybe you handed in a wallet or helped someone out? You expected money, a thank you or even a gift but it didn’t come. A man in the Bible named Mordecai felt the same way. Read the story and discover what you can learn from waiting for your reward.
2019 is here. Some people make resolutions for the new year especially in relation to eating and exercising. But what if we make a resolution to be more like Jesus - to prosper spirit, soul and body. The Bible tells us how. Let this year be a new year for a new you.
Have you ever been in a situation where God has been speaking to you and you say what about this person? Why do I have to do that? What about when God tells you to change a behaviour or action but all your friends are doing it? We again say, what about this man, or woman? Jesus confronted Peter over this issue in John 21. Find out what Jesus said. It is when we walk and live in the perfect will of God for our lives that we will find peace and contentment with ourselves.
I love this time of year. The time to catch up with family, have special food and give and receive gifts. But have have you ever thought of the wonder of Christmas?
Are we still amazed that a God in heaven would send His only son to us in the form of a baby knowing that His very creation would one day sentence Him to die? This was beautiful and remarkable and showed the love of God to us in a magnificent way.
This is the wonder of Christmas.
Sometimes, in our lives when bad things happen, we stop in that place. We feel like we can’t get past it. This post reminds us today that Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy but Jesus came to give us life. Your story can continue past the devastation. Find out more at www.livingthelifegodintended.com.
