I found this article extremely inspirational. I have always loved and followed Jesus, but only at a certain level.
At the time I thought it adequate but now I see how off I was!
Now that I have seen the way and am so much closer to the Lord, I have and still put EVERYTHING in His hands!! And I have to tell you-His blessings have been plenty!!
I found this article HERE.
At the time I thought it adequate but now I see how off I was!
Now that I have seen the way and am so much closer to the Lord, I have and still put EVERYTHING in His hands!! And I have to tell you-His blessings have been plenty!!
I found this article HERE.
Oh, how I can relate to Satan trying to undermine me along my journey!!
We need to have faith and continue with the Spirit by our sides!!
And I find this all quite fitting in my life right now!!
It just reinforces my faith even more!!
Being Ready for Rough Times
1 Peter 1:13-14
[13. Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
14. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, ]
The apostle Peter knew that hard days lay ahead for his fellow believers. So he reminded them about their security as children of God: they were chosen by Him, born into a living hope, given spiritual protection during this life, and guaranteed eternity in heaven with their Father. Peter then gave them specific ways to prepare for the coming trials. His words, divinely inspired by the Lord, can guide us as well.
His first instruction relates to our minds: What we believe has a direct impact on our response to life’s problems. If we trust that God is looking out for us, then we will feel less threatened by hard circumstances. But if we decide we must rely on ourselves, then we are more likely to react poorly to situations beyond our control. A negative attitude whether from anger, fear, worry, or jealousy can make a hard time worse. Preparation for the future starts with developing biblical thinking.
A second lesson from Peter is to be “sober in spirit” in other words, to maintain our balance in the midst of crises (v. 13). That requires resisting quick fixes to problems and refusing to embrace ungodly ideas or philosophies. Our enemy Satan is quick to offer suggestions designed to trip us up or turn us away from God’s path. With the Spirit’s help, we can learn to stand firm in a crisis and steadfastly follow the Lord.
Our culture is increasingly distancing itself from Jesus Christ and opposing His followers. Are you preparing spiritually for whatever the future holds?
In Touch -Weekend November 15-16
Dr. Charles Stanley
^JUST ^j^ BELIEVE^
It just reinforces my faith even more!!
Being Ready for Rough Times
1 Peter 1:13-14
[13. Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
14. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, ]
The apostle Peter knew that hard days lay ahead for his fellow believers. So he reminded them about their security as children of God: they were chosen by Him, born into a living hope, given spiritual protection during this life, and guaranteed eternity in heaven with their Father. Peter then gave them specific ways to prepare for the coming trials. His words, divinely inspired by the Lord, can guide us as well.
His first instruction relates to our minds: What we believe has a direct impact on our response to life’s problems. If we trust that God is looking out for us, then we will feel less threatened by hard circumstances. But if we decide we must rely on ourselves, then we are more likely to react poorly to situations beyond our control. A negative attitude whether from anger, fear, worry, or jealousy can make a hard time worse. Preparation for the future starts with developing biblical thinking.
A second lesson from Peter is to be “sober in spirit” in other words, to maintain our balance in the midst of crises (v. 13). That requires resisting quick fixes to problems and refusing to embrace ungodly ideas or philosophies. Our enemy Satan is quick to offer suggestions designed to trip us up or turn us away from God’s path. With the Spirit’s help, we can learn to stand firm in a crisis and steadfastly follow the Lord.Our culture is increasingly distancing itself from Jesus Christ and opposing His followers. Are you preparing spiritually for whatever the future holds?
In Touch -Weekend November 15-16
Dr. Charles Stanley
^JUST ^j^ BELIEVE^
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