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Don’t Park Here!

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  Don’t Park Here! Scripture: Philippians 3:13–14, NIV “.. . But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. ” (Philippians 3:13-14, NIV) I entered a parking lot and spotted a sign in front of a couple of parking spaces that said, “DON’T PARK HERE! I got the message. I moved on. This is what God wants us to do in our everyday life. We are to learn from the past, move on, and strain to meet the goals and objectives he has for us. Many people make the mistake of parking in front of their failures and/or disappointments. To do so is crippling. Instead of parking in front of our failures, we must accept the fact that our circumstances and relationships are always in a state of flux, and we must respond to the changes and challenges that come our way. To overcome challenges, we need the power of the cross to operate in our life. The best antidote for depr...
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God is Bigger Than Fear!

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  God Is Bigger Than Fear “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.” — Luke 12:32, NASB Reflection God is always bigger than our fear. David said, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid” (Psalm 56:3-4). If we are going to be empowered in our fight against fear, we need to treasure God’s Word in our hearts. David asked, “How can a young man keep his way pure?” Then he immediately answered, “By keeping it according to Your word.”  One of the first truths God wants us to know regarding fear and faith is simply this:  Do not be afraid. Jesus said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.” His words seem so tender here. He is not rebuking us because we fear, but rather assures us because He knows we have real fears. There is something about His voice that arrests our attention and causes us t...
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God Working in Your Life?

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  God Working in Your Life? Scripture: Philippians 2:12–13, NIV “… —continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. ” (Philippians 2:12-13, NIV) Have you ever tried to push a car by yourself when the engine was not working? For most of us it is not possible to do so in our own strength. The key to living the Christian life is trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit to live through us, and not trusting in ourselves to do so. The flesh in itself does not have the power to live the Christian life. The Holy Spirit is like the engine in a car. The car will not move without the engine working. The Holy Spirit is like the battery in a flashlight. Unless the battery is working, there is no light. For the car to move and serve its purpose, the engine must be turned on. For the flashlight to shine a light beam, the battery must be engaged. For us to live the Christian life, we must be filled...
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Mathew 6:24-34!

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  Introduction Matthew 6:24–34: In today’s reading, Jesus teaches not to be worried about daily needs, assuring his followers that they are always in God’s loving care.   Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 6:33 GNT [Jesus said:] “Be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things.”   Read 24  “You cannot be a slave of two masters; you will hate one and love the other; you will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. 25  “This is why I tell you: do not be worried about the food and drink you need in order to stay alive, or about clothes for your body. After all, isn't life worth more than food? And isn't the body worth more than clothes?  26  Look at the birds: they do not plant seeds, gather a harvest and put it in barns; yet your Father in heaven takes care of them! Aren't you worth much more than birds?  27  Can any of y...
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The Wow Factor of God’s Word!

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  The WOW Factor of God’s Word Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10, NKJV “ For thus says the Lord: … I will visit you and perform My good word toward you…. ” (Jeremiah 29:10, NKJV) If we could only grasp these truths, truly trusting in the promises that God performs for those who cultivate a close relationship with him, we surely would have a greater impact on our world! God’s Word is living and powerful. It works in those who receive it and trust in it. Jesus promised he would not leave us as orphans. He also promised that He and the Father would make their home with us if we love him by obeying his commandments. These verses and others indicate that he will visit us, and perform his good word toward us as we cultivate our relationship with him. These are great passages for our Spiritual M & Ms (Memorize & Meditate). We can  soak  our heart in them,  sow them to the Spirit in our prayer life, and  flow with the Spiri t as he imparts his life to our mortal body. I...
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Mathew 6:16-23!

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  Introduction Matthew 6:16–23: Jesus teaches how to fast and what a life of discipleship entails: trusting in God rather than seeking riches.   Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 6:20–21 GNT [Jesus said:] “Store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. For your heart will always be where your riches are.”   Read 16  “And when you fast, do not put on a sad face as the hypocrites do. They neglect their appearance so that everyone will see that they are fasting. I assure you, they have already been paid in full.  17  When you go without food, wash your face and comb your hair,  18  so that others cannot know that you are fasting—only your Father, who is unseen, will know. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you. 19  “Do not store up riches for yourselves here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and robbers break in and steal.  20 Instead, store up ...
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The Masks Money Wears!

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  The Masks Money Wears Scripture: Mark 4:19, NIV “But the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. ” (Mark 4:19, NIV) In  Kingdom  of God we discuss money because Jesus had a lot to say about money and the dangers associated with it. And money is dangerous, like a rattlesnake. It can be so deceitful. Jesus tells us that our excessive concern for money can choke the Word, keeping us from bearing fruit. This happens when we think so much about money that we fail to allow the Word of God to take root. Money can wear many “masks.” Excessive worrying about money is one mask that can hinder us from developing our relationship with God. Another mask might be an unhealthy desire for money—an assumption that we’ll be satisfied if we have a lot of money. The mask of desiring the things money may provide can also choke the Word from being effective in our life. If we allow money to control u...
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