If we plan according to our own ideas, the Lord will leave us to our own mistakes. But, when, after following His directions, we are brought into tight places, God will deliver us.
We are not to give up in discouragement, but in every emergency we are to seek help from God who has infinite resources at His command.
Desire of Ages, 369, E G White
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Our Plans May Fail, but...
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Friday, December 18, 2015
Silence of the Soul
When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, “Be still, and know that I Am God.” ( Psalm 46:10).
Desire of Ages, 363, E G White
Desire of Ages, 363, E G White
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The Throb that Vibrates to the Father's Heart
Jesus assures His disciples of God’s sympathy for them in their needs and weaknesses.
Not a sigh is breathed, not a pain felt, not a grief pierces the soul, but the throb vibrates to the Father’s heart. Desire of Ages, 356, E G White
Not a sigh is breathed, not a pain felt, not a grief pierces the soul, but the throb vibrates to the Father’s heart. Desire of Ages, 356, E G White
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
HIT & RUN !
October 2015, I (Deb M) was in a car accident. I was sitting still and another car hit me head on then drove off – it was a hit and run! The air conditioner was decimated, the engine was shoved around, and the car was totaled to the tune of $6,800.00, but I had only two small bruises.
God protected me. God blesses!
God protected me. God blesses!
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Saturday, December 12, 2015
Our Jesus Thirsts for Our Love
Our Redeemer thirsts for recognition. He hungers for the sympathy and love of those whom He has purchased with His own blood. He longs with inexpressible desire that we will come to Him and have eternal life.
As the mother watches for the smile of recognition from her little child, which tells of the dawning of intelligence, so does Christ watch for the expression of grateful love, which shows that spiritual life is begun in the soul.
based on Desire of Ages, 191, E G White
As the mother watches for the smile of recognition from her little child, which tells of the dawning of intelligence, so does Christ watch for the expression of grateful love, which shows that spiritual life is begun in the soul.
based on Desire of Ages, 191, E G White
Joy to the World !
The Prince of Heaven was among His people. The greatest gift of God had been given to the world.
Joy to the poor - for Christ had come to make them heirs of His kingdom!
Joy to the rich - for Christ would teach them how to secure eternal riches!
Joy to the ignorant - for Christ would make them wise unto salvation!
Joy to the educated - for Christ would open to them deeper mysteries than they had ever fathomed!
Truths that had been hidden from the foundation of the world would be opened to humanity by the Savior's mission.
based on Desire of Ages, p 277, E G White
Joy to the poor - for Christ had come to make them heirs of His kingdom!
Joy to the rich - for Christ would teach them how to secure eternal riches!
Joy to the ignorant - for Christ would make them wise unto salvation!
Joy to the educated - for Christ would open to them deeper mysteries than they had ever fathomed!
Truths that had been hidden from the foundation of the world would be opened to humanity by the Savior's mission.
based on Desire of Ages, p 277, E G White
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Monday, December 7, 2015
Help for Anxiety
The Lord is a refuge for the
oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 9:9
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, with prayer and thankfulness, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which is higher than all understanding, will guard your heart
and mind in Christ Jesus. Philippians
4:6-8
When I said, “my foot is
slipping,” God’s love supported me. When anxiety was great within me, God’s
love brought joy to my soul. Psalm
94:18-19
For I am the Lord your God, who
takes hold of your right hand, and says to you, “Do not fear, I will help
you.” Isaiah 41:13
My body and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart and portion forever. Psalm 73:26
Jesus says, “Do not let your
heart be troubled, Trust in God, trust also in Me.” John 14:1
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Depression
The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Do not be afraid! For it is your [heavenly] Father’s desire to give you the kingdom of Heaven. Luke 12:32
In the day of trouble I will call to God, and He will answer me. Psalm 86:7
Cast your worries on the Lord and He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22
God heard my cry for mercy when I called to Him for help…Be strong and take courage all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31: 22, 24
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry. Psalm 34:15
Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Do not be afraid! For it is your [heavenly] Father’s desire to give you the kingdom of Heaven. Luke 12:32
In the day of trouble I will call to God, and He will answer me. Psalm 86:7
Cast your worries on the Lord and He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22
God heard my cry for mercy when I called to Him for help…Be strong and take courage all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31: 22, 24
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry. Psalm 34:15
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Our Defense Attorney in the Final Judgment
The Biblical judicial system was not
like ours. The one bringing the charges
served as prosecutor. The judge
served as defense attorney. If the judge
realized the charges were serious, he could call for the accused's eldest male
relative to sit at his right side to help him with the defense.
"Who
is to judge us? It is Christ Jesus, who
died, yes, who was raised, for He is at the right hand of God, who intercedes
for us!" Romans 8:34. "And to testify that it is He [Jesus]
who was ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and dead." Acts 10:42.
"If
we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:9. Jesus says,
"But I say to you, that every idle word that people speak, they will give
account thereof in the Day of Judgment!"
Matthew 12:36.
"As
many as have sinned in the Law [Ten Commandments] shall be judged by the
Law. Romans 2:12. We shall be "judged by the Law of
liberty" [the Ten Commandments]. James
2:12.
"Let us hear the conclusion of
the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His Commandments, for this is the whole
duty of humanity. For God will bring
every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or
evil." Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14.
Jesus
speaks with the Father, because they are both on the same side
defending us against Satan's accusations!!
This is why the Bible speaks of looking forward to God's Judgment. It means vindication to those who love and
obey the Lord!!
"For
we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ..." 2 Corinthians 5:10. "The Father judges no one, but has
entrusted all judgment to the Son."
John 5:22.
Jesus
speaks, "My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father
who sent Me." John 8:16. "…if anyone sins, we have an Attorney
with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous." 1 John 2:1. "He will judge the world in righteousness
by the Man God ordained." Acts
17:31.
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