The Accuser

Listen to your self-talk. Satan is the Accuser.  If you are accusing yourself or someone is accusing you, ask God if it is him or Satan. Satan pulls you down. God lifts you up. Satan uses guilt and grief. God says, “let’s make this right.” 

 

Job 1:6-7 (TLB) 6 One day as the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, Satan, the Accuser, came with them. 7 “Where have you come from?” the Lord asked Satan. And Satan replied, “From earth, where I’ve been watching everything that’s going on.”

 

5/29/2022

Turn the Other Cheek

When Jesus was on the cross, he was there to complete his purpose. He knew there would be regret by those putting him there. Love with God’s love and pray for those who try to harm you. This is turning the other cheek. Vengeance is God’s prerogative only.  

Matthew 5:38-40 (TLB) 38 “The law of Moses says, ‘If a man gouges out another’s eye, he must pay with his own eye. If a tooth gets knocked out, knock out the tooth of the one who did it.’ 39 But I say: Don’t resist violence! If you are slapped on one cheek, turn the other too. 40 If you are ordered to court, and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat too. 

5/22/2022

In Quietness and Confidence

For many, trusting God in difficulties and trials is a white knuckle experience. As you trust and come to know God better, instead of worrying and fearing outcomes you will develop a quiet, meditative confidence. That is where you will find your answers and peace. 

Isaiah 30:15 (TLB)….in quietness and confidence is your strength;

5/15/2022

The Voice of God

 

Samuel woke to a voice calling him. God is always speaking but most don’t know his voice from any other in the environment. God speaks personally and distinctly to each person. Eli couldn’t answer for Samuel, he alone had to listen and develop his relationship with God.

1 Samuel  3:8-10 (TLB) 8 So now the Lord called the third time, and once more Samuel jumped up and ran to Eli. “Yes?” he asked. “What do you need?” Then Eli realized it was the Lord who had spoken to the child. 9 So he said to Samuel, “Go and lie down again, and if he calls again, say, ‘Yes, Lord, I’m listening.’” So Samuel went back to bed.10 And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Yes, I’m listening.” 

5/8/2022

Discretion in Communication

When a miracle occurs, you want to tell others yet several times Jesus told those he healed to keep it quiet. Your communication with Christ is your priority. Let him lead you to what and when to reveal to others, whether it be about healing or any other matter.  

Matthew 9:27-31 (MSG) 27-28 As Jesus left the house, he was followed by two blind men crying out, “Mercy, Son of David! Mercy on us!” When Jesus got home, the blind men went in with him. Jesus said to them, “Do you really believe I can do this?” They said, “Why, yes, Master!” 29-31 He touched their eyes and said, “Become what you believe.” It happened. They saw. Then Jesus became very stern. “Don’t let a soul know how this happened.” But they were hardly out the door before they started blabbing it to everyone they met.

 

5/1/2022