Will he delay long over them? See that you do not despise one of these little ones. (Exodus 21:15 NAB) 1) If one curses his father or mother, his lamp will go out at the coming of darkness. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. My home is in Heaven. Followers would need to take the next step - pick up a cross EVERY DAY! For by grace you have been saved through faith. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. Publication date: Feb 17, 2023. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. He had surgery, he had chemotherapy, and we entered the years-long waiting period we're in now. Matthew 6:34, TLB So don't be anxious about tomorrow. He marks out a whole new course. If you're climbing the ladder of life, you go rung by rung, one step at a time. If we really believe in the power of the Scripture, then we will try to write it on our hearts and our minds. Proverbs 21:5. There are times the mountains are higher than you are in the plane. This study Bible features two color text in 8 point font with red letters and a leather touch cover material with hand stitching. I try to schedule into my day small steps that will help me meet a bigger deadline goal. But we need to daily uproot our-self, in all its ugly forms of self. Psalm 121:1-8. The ledge shall be fourteen cubits long by fourteen wide in its four sides, the border around it shall be half a cubit and its base shall be a cubit round about; and its steps shall face the east.. Publisher: OpenBible.info. This seems appropriate to say in times like this: at the end of your life explaining your existence. Is it not written in the book of Jashar? For example, after studying the Gospel of John as a book and by chapters, you'll find it instructive and inspiring to trace the words "believe" and "belief.". Jesus issued an invitation to them for all who might follow Him. Saving money - save $5 a day for 30 years will give $125,000. 21 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! (1958 More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. This is something you have to take your time at. If they have their minds set on seeing the whole picture, they are likely to overlook the next small detail of direction that God is trying to give them. That cannot happen to anyone who truly wants to do his will. Message 5: Remembering What Matters Most Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. 1. My aim at Dallas was to prepare myself more fully to serve the Lord, but I still did not know in what capacity that might be. Certain words have special significance in certain Bible books. Matthew 6:34 Therefore, take no thought about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take thought about the things of itself. The length of the porch was twenty cubits and the width eleven cubits; and at the stairway by which it was ascended were columns belonging to the side pillars, one on each side. If God had told me that his plan to move me from a church in Texas to one in Alabama would eventually include an unpleasant church split and the beginning of a new local assembly, I probably would have said, No thanks, Lord. 6:33). For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, This person began to build and wasnt able to finish.. For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. It's as simple as this: some fights are not worth fighting. This life, our physical world, is not all there is. Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. They say you can eat an elephant one bite at a time. As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. 2 For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you."I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. I also ask myself if there's something I can take off of my calendar in order to make time for rest. Your experience may be similar. Do you see how they seemed to be feeling their way along, looking for opportunities, pushing on doors, backing off when the Spirit of God blocked their way? How we misunderstand what God is doing in our lives.. even distorting His character by our own understandings of His love. "I just want to focus on one thing at a time.". The next move was revealed when the Spirit of God spoke to the prophets and teachers at Antioch and instructed them to set Paul and Barnabas apart for special missionary service. Paul often uses images of running a race to help us understand things but here he uses agriculture. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10 NLT "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. What do you think? So do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear?. Their experience was much like that of the old servant of Abraham looking for a bride for Isaac. "Nobody has the power to take two steps together; you can make only one step at a time." - Osho 2. Because caring for your soul is as just important as caring for your body. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. He greatly desired to preach the gospel in Bithynia, but he desired to do the will of God even more. Are you not worth much more than they? Win the transition period between old and new patterns. There is no indication that they knew exactly where God wanted them to go, but he led them as they went. Every day has enough troubles of its own so let your focus be on enjoying the day you have today. 2 Timothy 2:23-24 - Bible Verses About Challenges. What good intentions do you struggle to make good on? I felt a strong inclination to attend Wheaton College, and God made it possible against considerable human odds. 3. Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. There is a Chinese proverb that carries such obvious truth it almost seems too elementary to state: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.". Then he went to the gate which faced east, went up its steps and measured the threshold of the gate, one rod in width; and the other threshold was one rod in width. He watched one of the pastors church services online and prompted the man to reach out to the pastor and asked if the pastor would visit him. Message 1: Evicting Envy from Your Heart Anxiety, worry, fear, distress, agitation, tension, irritability are all common feelings and emotions that attempt to mentally affect our decision makings on a daily basis. Each day has enough trouble of its own. This is the one time you should be slightly selfish because this is all about you. Sometimes accidents get in the way of good intentions. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. and man. When my children took their first wobbling steps, I held out my arms and couldn't wait for them to reach my embrace. He only expects you to carry a little day-share. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. One decision can commit us to a certain course for years to come, possibly for a lifetime. But it is comforting to know that when we desire Gods will above all else, he will see that we walk in it step by step, whether or not we know the reasons for our course. Imagine you are flying to a remote island with a pilot who is flying a small four seater plane. God's Word equips us for righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16), keeps us from sin (Psalm 119:11), and allows us to graciously and truthfully tell people about Jesus (1 Peter 3:15). Paul says dont grow weary because there is a harvest to reap if we dont give up! Sometimes you don't think you're progressing until you step back and see how high you've really gone. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. To help you know God's will, make biblical decisions, and overcome decision anxiety, we poured over 76 Bible passages about decisions, choices, and wisdom. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Self-sufficiency, Self-reliance, Self-improvement, Self-importance, Self-governance. Proverbs 16:9 "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." As much as I like the feeling of being in control, I always need the reminder that I'm not. The LORD knows the days of the upright.Psalm 37:7,18. Have you ever been out on a foggy night,and you cant seethe next step in front of you? The Lord will make a way some how. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Message 3: Slowing Down You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. Its windows and its porches and its palm tree ornaments had the same measurements as the gate which faced toward the east; and it was reached by seven steps, and its porch was in front of them. Psalm 37:23-24: "The Lord directs the steps of the godly. Maybe the illustration would be more meaningful in our mechanized society if we put it in terms of driving a car at night. The pastor agreed. Matthew 6:34 One Day At A time. Now he realized he needed to get things right. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 58 Copy quote. It's only through the power of the Spirit that we can live a life that . A race is made up of tens of thousands individual steps. But it reminds me that rather than get caught up in what the next steps or outcome will be, I just need to focus on putting God first. Always remember this quote, "fear is only as deep as the mind allows.". 2. I knew it was the will of God. Choose a Book of the Bible. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.". There is something about seeing someones Bible that gives a snapshot of the race they are running. Being commended to Gods grace again by the leaders at Antioch, he traveled with Silas through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches there. One Step Closer Bible NLT - Navy. 2 comments: Suzanne said. Matthew 5:10 - "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - James 5:7 0 15 When you're feeling busy and overwhelmed, here are five Bible verses that will help you to slow down and enjoy life. We have learned from the Scriptures that God has a plan for our lives, that it includes every detail of daily living, and that we can know exactly what it is. Good intentions have a way of making us feel like we have done something when we havent really done anything. In one of the episodes she said: "The steps you take don't have to be big. Live One Day At A Time. 260. God will bless our finances when we take care of His kingdom work in helping the needy, poor, and widows. 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