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  The Power of Deep Convictions Scripture :  1 Thessalonians 1:5 “… Because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. ” (1 Thessalonians 1:5) A major problem in our world is that many people lack deep convictions to govern their attitudes and life actions. In the minds of many there are no absolutes, and it is okay for each person to do as they please. Such an attitude does not sit well with God. As our creator he instructed us how we should conduct ourselves relationally, both with him and others. When these instructions are violated, the ultimate result for the violators – individually or as nations – is to be judged by God. As present day  converterlators   and practitioners of Kingdom of God , we want to be sure to follow the examples of Abraham and Caleb, who had deep convictions about their relationship with God and faith in his capacity to do what h...

  Habakkuk 3:1–19: Habakkuk’s prayer in this concluding chapter begins with a request for the Lord to be merciful to the people of Judah. His prayer then continues with a description of the Almighty’s presence and power in the world. Habakkuk is overwhelmed by God’s awesome power, which fills him with confidence and joy because the Lord is his savior. Today’s Key Verse: Habakkuk 3:18 GNT I will still be joyful and glad, because the LORD God is my savior. Read 3  This is a prayer of the prophet Habakkuk: 2  O Lord, I have heard of what you have done,     and I am filled with awe. Now do again in our times     the great deeds you used to do. Be merciful, even when you are angry. 3  God is coming again from Edom;     the holy God is coming from the hills of Paran. His splendor covers the heavens,     and the earth is full of his praise. 4  He comes with the brightness of lightning;...

The Power to Love is Sourced in the Holy Spirit Scripture :  Romans 5:5 “… And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. ” (Romans 5:5) It is only through God’s power that we can love others in the way he desires. This is confirmed by this verse: “…F or God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. ” (2 Timothy 1:7) The kind of love, power, and self-control we need to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh and the lures of the world must come from a power greater than ourselves. It is through the Spirit we are able to put the death the misdeeds of the flesh. It is through the Spirit that God works in us to do the things he wants us to do. By his Spirit we exercise the self-control we need to discipline ourselves. We do not have that power in and of ourselves. The same is true when it comes to love. Fortunately, God has poured his love into our heart by the Holy Sp...

  For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 A Masterpiece Never Makes Itself It’s interesting that a masterpiece never makes itself. Without da Vinci, there is no Mona Lisa painting—just another painted canvas, no big deal. Without Michelangelo, there is no statue of David—just another big slab of marble that others thought was nothing special. The difference was the maker. The good news is that your maker is the Most High God. It’s not up to you to become a masterpiece; that’s His job. You don’t have to strive, perform, and live under pressure. You can relax, knowing that you’re a masterpiece in the making. You have some flaws, some areas where you need to improve. You’re not finished. The master is still at work. Don’t get discouraged while you’re being changed. Your divine designer knows exactly what you need, when you need it, and where you need it. What looks like a mistake or a...

  We Have Work to Do Scripture: John 17:3–4) “ Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. ” (John 17:3–4) This is eternal life: knowing God and Jesus Christ. Jesus came into the world to give the world this message. Without him, there is no hope of personal salvation. Those who accept this truth will enjoy a life that will echo into eternity. Notice he said he  brought glory to God by finishing the work God gave him to do . This should be a major goal for each of us. We must discover what God designed us for and find the work God wants us to do. Just as tools are used for different purposes, you have been designed for a specific purpose. We can be used to bring glory to God if we keep his Word and obey him in fulfilling the mission he has given to us. Jesus tells us just what that is: “ Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sen...

  Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Proverbs 3:5 What You Can’t Calculate We look at our lives in the natural. “If I save, get the promotion, and have no setbacks, I should be out of debt in ten years.” It’s good to be wise and plan and do all you can. But here’s a key: Our God is supernatural, and you can’t calculate His goodness. You can’t quantify His blessings, His increase, His favor. There are things He has already planned for you that are out of the ordinary. That’s why the Scripture says to trust Him with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. It may look like it’s going to take forever, but this is where faith comes in. What you can’t see is that God has some fast-forward moments that defy the odds, acceleration you didn’t see coming, good breaks that will catapult you ahead. Be grateful for where you are, stay faithful, but get ready. What looks like it is way off is going to happen sooner than you thi...