John 3:3-6
3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
You see there's a new birth that takes place when we are saved. It is not a physical birth, as when you were born into the world - but a spiritual birth. You must receive this birth, or you will continue to walk according to the flesh.
1 John 2:15-17
15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
So then, how do we know that we have been born again? We know that if we walk according to the lust of the flesh, that the father is not in us. But if we walk according to the will of God, we abideth for ever.
Galatians 5:16-21
16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
You can see that we need the spirit of God, if we want to be led my the spirit. If you would like to be led by the spirit of God today, cry out to him and ask him to come into your heart.
Psalm 18:6
6In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
All Who Are Thirsty
Isaiah 41:17
17When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
I thank you Lord and praise your beautiful name because you did not forsake me when I left your side. But instead, you picked me up and carried me back to you. How wonderful you are Lord...how merciful you are Lord. I praise you Lord because you are drink to those who are thirsty and you are bread to those who are hungry. I worship you My Lord, My God, My Savior.
Glory be to you Lord...forever and ever.
Amen
17When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
I thank you Lord and praise your beautiful name because you did not forsake me when I left your side. But instead, you picked me up and carried me back to you. How wonderful you are Lord...how merciful you are Lord. I praise you Lord because you are drink to those who are thirsty and you are bread to those who are hungry. I worship you My Lord, My God, My Savior.
Glory be to you Lord...forever and ever.
Amen
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
I Will Be Glad And Rejoice In Thee!
I wanted to praise God because the Lord used me tonight (for the first time) to bring two people to the Lord. I was nervous, but as soon as I opened my mouth a peace came upon me...and I give all Glory to God because I know that in myself I could NOT do what I did tonight. Glory to God!!!
I also want to praise God for my sister Merina and for her boldness to also share the Gospel for the first time tonight.
John 14:26-27
26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Psalm 9:1-2
1I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Praise The Lord!
Amen
I also want to praise God for my sister Merina and for her boldness to also share the Gospel for the first time tonight.
John 14:26-27
26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Psalm 9:1-2
1I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Praise The Lord!
Amen
Monday, January 24, 2011
Are You Excited To Serve The Lord?
Luke 15:4-7
4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
I just want to praise God because this is something to be excited about! The scripture says that "joy shall be in heaven". Imagine the joy in heaven...the angels singing...the Lord smiling down...that is something to be excited about.
Zephaniah 3:17
17The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Luke 15:8-10
8Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
9And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
10Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
This scripture says that "there is joy in the presence of the angels of God". When I read this, I new why I was so excited to go out evangelizing! I was excited because I could feel the presence of God when we were sharing the word...he was upon us...he was smiling...he was excited. And that is something we should also be excited about!
Isaiah 12:2-4
2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
3Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
4And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
How wonderful and exciting it is that God has chosen us to serve him.
Please share...why are you excited to serve the Lord?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
God's Little Evangelist
For those of you who do not know, my husband and I were recently called to join the evangelist team at our church. We have been sharing our experiences with our children...well Friday morning my son Dallas (7 years old) decided he wanted to evangelize also! So, all day he was very excited. I mentioned that he should share The Gospel with his cousins. Dallas knows they are not saved and he has been praying for them for a long time. He new what God was asking him to do.
All morning Saturday he had his Bible in his hand and was waiting for the perfect time. The Lord had him read later that night when we went to a restaurant. Dallas told me that he wanted to share The Gospel, but he was nervous. And I told him to not think about it and just do it! Because if God is asking him to do something he needs to be obedient. So, he read...he started by asking them if they would like to hear The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Next, he read John 3:3 and then Romans 10:9. I was so excited that the Lord used him in such a mighty way!
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Dallas came up to me after he read in tears and said, "Mom, I don't think they are saved yet though. They just think I'm reading them a story and that's it. They don't understand". I explained to him, that sometimes people do not understand...but if we keep praying eventually, they will understand. We are helping God find his lost sheep, but sometimes the sheep do not want to be found because they want to do things their own way. We just have to wait and eventually they will realize that they do not want to be lost anymore. And they will be so happy when they are found!
Luke 15:4-7
Luke 10:21
21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
All morning Saturday he had his Bible in his hand and was waiting for the perfect time. The Lord had him read later that night when we went to a restaurant. Dallas told me that he wanted to share The Gospel, but he was nervous. And I told him to not think about it and just do it! Because if God is asking him to do something he needs to be obedient. So, he read...he started by asking them if they would like to hear The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Next, he read John 3:3 and then Romans 10:9. I was so excited that the Lord used him in such a mighty way!
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Dallas came up to me after he read in tears and said, "Mom, I don't think they are saved yet though. They just think I'm reading them a story and that's it. They don't understand". I explained to him, that sometimes people do not understand...but if we keep praying eventually, they will understand. We are helping God find his lost sheep, but sometimes the sheep do not want to be found because they want to do things their own way. We just have to wait and eventually they will realize that they do not want to be lost anymore. And they will be so happy when they are found!
Luke 15:4-7
4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thank You Lord For Healing My Son!
Jeremiah 17:14 (King James Version)
14Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Tuesday night the Lord did a miracle for my son! Dallas was sick with the flu and in absolute agony! I prayed for him myself, but he was still hurting. And then my husband and I both layed hands on him and the Lord was merciful and healed him within seconds!!! Hallelujah!!! Immediately Dallas had peace and fell asleep. I want to give God all the glory because he did not have to heal him, but he did. I want to give God glory because he is loving and cares for his children. Last week my husband prayed for me before church and I was healed immediately also. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, praise the Lord!!!
Luke 17:15
15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
Matthew 14:14
14And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Luke 6:19
19And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
14Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Tuesday night the Lord did a miracle for my son! Dallas was sick with the flu and in absolute agony! I prayed for him myself, but he was still hurting. And then my husband and I both layed hands on him and the Lord was merciful and healed him within seconds!!! Hallelujah!!! Immediately Dallas had peace and fell asleep. I want to give God all the glory because he did not have to heal him, but he did. I want to give God glory because he is loving and cares for his children. Last week my husband prayed for me before church and I was healed immediately also. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, praise the Lord!!!
Luke 17:15
15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
Matthew 14:14
14And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Luke 6:19
19And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thank You Lord For Breaking The Chains!
Thank you Lord for the chains of bondage you are breaking off me. You know my heart and that I do not want to be in fear and I praise you Lord for giving me the strength to walk in obedience, so that I can be free! I pray that you continue to strengthen and comfort me when I am in fear. Hallelujah!!!!!
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