And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 The arrival! In Luke 2, Jesus arrives. How exciting is this? The Savior was born. He was born in a humbling way. Jesus was born in the barn in Jerusalem. He was wrapped in cloths and placed in a manger where animals ate their food. Not a place you would think a king should be born or even laid to sleep! Joseph and Mary knew this baby boy was special. Did they really comprehend how special or what the…
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He Thanked Jesus
Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Luke 17:15-16 Have you thanked God for your salvation, love, grace, and all of his spiritual benefits? We must never forget to thank him. What God has done for us should make us want to thank God continually. We should want to approach Him with a grateful heart. They sang, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, saying, “For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever.” And all the people shouted with a great shout…
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God Is Good
OH, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in form the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Psalm 107: 1-3 Giving thanks to God!!! How wonderful is it that we can thank God for all he has done and for all that he will do? Do you really take the time to thank God? Do you know what to thank God for? Sometimes it comes easy for me to thank God, and other times I don’t even…
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Bless His Holy Name
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. Psalm 103: 1-5 Do you ever talk to yourself about where your soul is with God? Do you bless the Lord and his Holy name? Do you remember the benefits he gives you? This Psalm is an expression of thanksgiving and praise to…
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Thanking God
He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people, and they did so. They had a few small fish as well; he gave thanks for them and told the disciples to distribute them. Mark 8:6-7 Thanking God for His provisions is so loving towards him. It is acknowledging who he is as our Lord who takes care of us. Have you ever thought about why the people didn’t pack a meal? When I know I might not be home for a meal; I make plans.…
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Seeking Him
Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 What do we need grace for? Do we need grace to love a particular family member? Or how about to be faithful to your mate? or to take a specific step of obedience? Or how about grace to trust God with my longing or marriage? How about grace to honor our parents (or in-laws)? What about needing grace to lvoe your wife as Christ loves the church? Do we need grace to be kind and patient with our children? Are there any other areas that you can think of that we would need grace? God’s grace is…
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Seeking Him
. “The sacrifice of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise”. Psalm 51:17 Today lets’ take some time to read more scripture and seek God. Pray and ask God to speak to you on what he would like to show you about where your heart is. I am going to list some things about proud people and humble people. When you feel God tugging at your heart strings stop and focus on this area of your life. Let’s get closer and deeper with God. Proud People: Do you focus on the failures of others? Do you have a critical, fault…
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Pride
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 Pride! What do we know about pride? What do we think or feel about pride? Pride is opposite of humility. Pride is a roadblock to revival. When we have pride, we are proud and cannot see where we are spiritually. We have pride, it drives us to promote ourselves and to protect our reputation. Let’s read a few scriptures on pride. Psalm 10:4 – “The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts. Psalm 31:23 – Oh, love the Lord, all you…
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Humility
For everyone who exalts himself will humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 Do you know anyone who is truly humble? How was his/her humility evidence in ones life? When God is preparing for revival, He convicts His people of their sin and calls them to return to Him. In the old testament of 2 Chronicles 7:14 outlines how we must respond to if we wish to experience the revival He desires to send. “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and…
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God Speaks With A Purpose
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:21 Do you often think or feel that when God speaks to you, that it should always make you feel good? When God spoke to His people, He usually up to something. The moment God speaks to you is the moment you need to respond to Him. When God speaks to you, this is His timing. He speaks to His servant when He is ready to move. If we want to join Him, we better be ready. God is developing…