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Sunday 8th December 2024 Thought For Today John 3:34-35
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.”
(KJV)
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.”
(KJV)
Encourage Yourself In The Lord
Thought for today "Trust the Son”
"Trust the Son”
Sunday 8th December 2024
King James Version John 3:34-35
"For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this John 3:34-35
"For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands..”
"Trust the Son"
Have you ever seen two people that needed to be on the same page about something, but just weren’t? Maybe it was your parents, your boss and your boss’ boss, or two friends. You had a question, so you asked one person and got one answer, but then you got a completely different answer from the other. How confusing is that?
That is something that never happens with God and His Son, Jesus.
John 3:34-35 (NIV) tells us, "For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands." These verses show us how special Jesus is to God and how much power and love God has given Him.
Jesus speaks the words of God, knows the will of God, and has the power of God. They are always on the same page.
Because Jesus speaks the words of God, we can trust that everything He says is true and reflects who God is accurately.
Because Jesus has the power of God, we can believe that what He says will come to pass.
God loves Jesus. God speaks through Jesus. This means we can trust Jesus completely. He has all the power and authority and is speaking Truth because what He speaks is directly from God.
In our daily lives, we often face moments of uncertainty and darkness. Sometimes our lives are made confusing or difficult by arguments or disagreements. No matter what, we know that God and Jesus are one. Jesus was a perfect example of the heart of God, so all His love and sacrifice teaches us even more about who God is.
So, let's use this message in our lives. Let’s trust Jesus fully because He speaks for God and has unlimited power. Let’s also seek to be like Jesus, in all our ways, speaking God’s words and trusting in His power. In Jesus Name, remenbering to give God the Glory in all things.
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It is by grace that we are saved, not of works lest any man should boast
Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast."
Nothing that we can do can get us saved our works our good nature our hard work Nothing, that means not any thing we do can get us into heaven or earn Gods forgiveness.
Apart from, accepting Gods offer of Salvation, made available through Gods gift to mankind. To accept it requires just 2 things from us Faith and Belief.
A man cried out what must I do to be saved ?
The answer came back Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.
Believing requires action, the action requires faith For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.Believing requires repentance,
It is being sorry for our wrong doing that moves the heart of God, It is the Goodness of God that leads us to repentance. Don't be stubourn and ignore Gods pleadings with your soul!It's not too late to make adjustments, and Come Shine for Our Lord And Saviour in Jesus Name Amen
Archive for the Last 7 Days Posts
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Sun 01/12/24 "Jesus Our Light”
"Jesus Our Light”
Sunday 1st December 2024
King James Version John 1:5
"And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this John 1:5
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it!”
"Jesus Our Light”
Have you ever stumbled through a dark room, or tried to walk around at night when there were no lights? Maybe you ran into a wall or hit your foot on something.
Do you remember how great it was to turn on the light so you could see where you were walking?
God’s Word says that we similarly walk in the darkness. Life apart from Jesus is characterised by darkness. When we try to live life by our own sight, we inevitably fail.
Jesus is the light that shines within the darkness of the world around us, and within our own lives. He illuminates the truth so that we don’t have to remain captive to our old ways, but can be transformed by Jesus and His grace.
Without His light shining in the darkness, we would be lost and without hope.
Jesus is also the one who directs our paths. Just like how we stumble through darkness without a physical light, Jesus is the light that illuminates the way of life for us.
John 1:5 also tells us that the light of Jesus cannot be overcome by anything. There are no spiritual powers or world events that can overcome the light of Jesus. And there is nothing that anyone can do to separate us from the love and light of God.
Spend some time today in prayer, thanking Jesus for the salvation that you have, but also asking Him to continue to illuminate the path of life for you. Then, let the light of Jesus shine through you in the way you love those around you.
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Mon 02/12/24 "A Powerful Statement”
"A Powerful Statement”
Monday 2nd December 2024
King James Version 1 Corinthians 15:57
"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this 1 Corinthians 15:57
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. ”
"Jesus Our Light”
Have you ever watched someone’s poor decisions—even your own—wreak havoc? Have you ever known the heart-wrenching sting of death? Have you ever paused long enough to notice …
This world is beautiful, but also brutal. It is full of life, but also loss.
The apostle Paul once wrote a letter to the believers in Corinth, Greece, reminding them that it’s because of sin (falling short of God’s standards) that death has ravished the world. But Paul didn’t stop at death and decay. He went on to say:
“But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 NLT
To say we can have victory over sin and death—two of our greatest enemies? That’s a powerful statement. It almost sounds too good to be true … except it’s not.
The foundation of Christianity is not only that Jesus died for the sins of the world, but that He was raised to life for the sake of the world.
Choosing to rebel against our Creator, instead of ruling with Him as He intended, has devastating effects: separation from Him, added trouble on earth, and the loss of life—both physical and spiritual.
Yet because of Jesus, death won’t get the final say. Because of Jesus, this isn’t the actual end. Because of Jesus, victory has already been granted to those who trust in Him!
People in Corinth were preaching that there was no life after death—no resurrection from the dead. Yet Paul had the courage to refute their lies with truth.
In the same chapter, Paul points out that everything about the Christian faith hinges on Jesus’ resurrection. If Christ had not been raised, faith is useless and there is no hope. But because Jesus had been raised from the dead, and hundreds of people witnessed His post-resurrected self, everything was different.
Scripture tells us that Jesus is the first of many who will be raised to life again. Imagine the future reunion with other believers! Can you fathom swapping stories with the disciples and other heroes of our faith?
Jesus has already conquered death. And, at the appointed time, death will die forever and every tear will be wiped away. For those of us who believe in Him, there is so much more to come.
Today, we can live from a place of victory because of Jesus!
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Tues 03/12/24 "Centering Our Heart”
"Centering Our Hearts”
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
King James Version Matthew 6:21
"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this 1 Corinthians 15:57
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ”
"Centering Our Hearts
One of the most important biblical topics is your own heart. Throughout the biblical story, God shows that He is not nearly as interested in your money, time, or service as much as He is your heart.
Why is this important? Jesus taught his disciples that the heart is the center of our lives. Our emotions and our desires flow from the condition of our heart. If God gets access to our heart, then the rest of our lives follow after.
In Matthew 6:21, Jesus says that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. The things that we treasure in our life reveal where our heart truly is. The things that we think about, spend our money on, and use our energy to attain—that is where our heart is.
But it's not enough to just not let our hearts dwell on those things. Instead, we need to train our hearts to dwell on Jesus. The apostle Paul encourages us to dwell on the things that are of God:
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8 NIV
This type of thinking moves our heart to cherish Jesus as our treasure above everything else on earth.
If you’re honest with yourself, where would you say your treasure is currently? What are the things you devote your time to and spend your money on? Consider how those things reveal where your heart truly is. Spending time in God’s Word and in prayer are great ways to reorient our hearts back toward God.
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Wed 04/12/24 "Needy by Default”
"Needy by Default”
Wednesday 4th December 2024
King James Version John 6:35
"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this John 6:35
"Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.. ”
"Needy by Default
Jesus healed people who were sick and fed people who were hungry. Because of that, great crowds were following Him.
But He wanted them to know that who He was was greater than what He had to offer…
“Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'" John 6:35 NIV
God could have hardwired us to need nothing, but instead, He made us dependent on things like food, water, oxygen, sleep, sunlight—and Him. He designed this world intentionally, with specific needs and certain limitations.
We are needy by default.
Just as food and water are essential for human life, everyday realities point us to spiritual truths…
We need Jesus even more than we need the essentials of life.
We can search for fulfilment in our work and relationships, as well as in money, fame, power, sex, achievement, and adventure. But it all results in emptiness. It’s all like chasing after the wind.
So let’s not just follow Jesus merely for what He has to offer, but for who He is. Let’s realise that this world will never satisfy, but we already have access to true nourishment.
We can come to Him to be filled because He is the bread of life.
Jesus is All in All out of your innermost being will flow Rivers of Living Water and it is so real awesome and amazing, what Jesus speaks is real and exactly as he describes Living water, not trickles but Rivers, springing up into eternal life
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Thu 05/12/24 "A Belief Stronger Than Death”
"A Belief Stronger Than Death”
Thursday 5th December 2024
King James Version John 11:25-26
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this John 11:25-26
"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
"A Belief Stronger Than Death
Imagine: Your brother has been dead for four days. The grief is so overwhelming that every part of you feels numb. Your tears have run dry, but the pain is far from gone.
Then, Jesus—your friend, the one thought to be the prophesied Messiah, the Savior of the world, the one who’s been doing astonishing miracles—shows up. Only … He wasn’t there to stop your brother from dying in the first place.
But then He does something that’s completely unexpected: He tells your dead-for-four-days brother to come out of his grave … and your brother listens. Lazarus walks out—alive.
Jesus knew that the raising of Lazarus was merely a foretaste of what was still to come. He’d eventually conquer death—for good. In the end, the grave would not have the final say. Those who believe in Him will never truly die, but go from this broken world to something much better.
That’s why the same words Jesus spoke to Lazarus’ sister, Martha, just before Lazarus’ miraculous moment are the same words Jesus would speak to you…
“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 NLT
Martha probably had a billion questions and possibly just as many doubts. But she had been with Jesus, she had seen His power, and she couldn’t deny His love. And that’s why Martha responded with:
“‘Yes, Lord,’ … ‘I have always believed you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who has come into the world from God.’” John 11:27 NLT
Though our earthly bodies will die, God has more in store than we can dare to fathom.
Do you believe this?
Let us echo Martha’s heart—to believe that the Lord is exactly who He says He is. Let’s trust God with more than what our eyes can see. Let’s have the faith to follow Him to the end.
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Fri 06/12/24 "Living in God’s Love”
"Living in God’s Love”
Friday 6th December 2024
King James Version 1 John 4:16 NIV
"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this 1 John 4:16 NIV
"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”
"Living in God’s Love
Have you ever met someone who was exceptionally kind and caring? Good friends are like this—welcoming, eager to know how you’re doing, giving their undivided attention. A good friend reminds us of who we are. They listen to everything, the good and the bad, with compassion and love.
God is a friend like this. He listens. He empathises. He cares so much and is kind in His responses. In fact, God does more than just show love—He is love. It is impossible for Him to be anything else because love is His very essence. His love is pure. It isn’t selfish, disengaged, bitter, resentful, or passive. We can trust this kind of love. We can trust God.
In 1 John 4:16 NIV, we find a beautiful reminder of what life with God is like: "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."
How do you feel after you’ve spent time with a good friend? Maybe you feel more relaxed, you have a spring in my step, or you find that you have the courage to keep going. You might even find yourself loving others better because you feel so loved. The ripple effect of living in God’s love is just like this and more. You can’t help but love others when you know and experience how much God loved you.
This is the life we are invited to. A life that knows and relies on the love God has for us. Today, how will you discover the love God has for you? When you know and experience the love God has for you, everything changes.
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Sat 07/12/24 "God’s Greatest Gift of Love”
"God’s Greatest Gift of Love”
Saturday 7th December 2024
King James Version Romans 5:8
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. ”
The NIV (New International Version) puts it like this 1 John Romans 5:8
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
"God’s Greatest Gift of Love"
In the New Testament Book of Romans, Paul describes what life without Christ is like: heartbreakingly distant from the God who made us and loves us. But he also describes the goodness and grace of Jesus, the only path back to God through salvation.
In Romans 5:8 Paul explains that while we were still distant from God and running from Him, God sent Jesus to die for us. It’s through this that God displays His ultimate love for us as children.
Paul isn’t just speaking in theory—he is speaking from experience! God met Paul in the midst of his work to persecute Christians. And while Paul was an enemy of God, God still made a way for Paul to come back to the heart of Jesus.
The same is true of us.
Regardless of what our life looks on the outside, we all start at the same place as Paul–we were all once distant from God. And it is only through Jesus that we have been brought close to God, and are now part of God’s family. You have a way back to God, thanks to Jesus' sacrifice!
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I could not do without Thee
One of my Favourite Hymns
1 I could not do without thee,
O Saviour of the lost,
whose precious blood redeemed me
at such tremendous cost;
thy righteousness, thy pardon,
thy precious blood, must be
my only hope and comfort,
my glory and my plea.
2 I could not do without thee,
I cannot stand alone,
I have no strength or goodness,
no wisdom of my own;
but thou, belovèd Saviour,
art all in all to me,
and weakness will be power
if leaning hard on thee.
3 I could not do without thee,
for, oh, the way is long,
and I am often weary,
and sigh replaces song:
how could I do without thee?
I do not know the way;
thou knowest, and thou leadest,
and wilt not let me stray.
4 I could not do without thee,
O Jesus, Saviour dear;
e’en when my eyes are holden,
I know that thou art near;
how dreary and how lonely
this changeful life would be
without the sweet communion,
the secret rest with thee.
5 I could not do without thee;
no other friend can read
the spirit’s strange deep longings,
interpreting its need;
no human heart could enter
each dim recess of mine,
and soothe, and hush, and calm it,
O Blessèd Lord, but thine.
6 I could not do without thee,
for years are fleeting fast,
and soon in solemn loneness
the river must be passed;
but thou wilt never leave me,
and though the waves roll high,
I know thou wilt be near me,
and whisper, 'It is I.'Writen by Francis R Havergal
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Jesus Lingers Still
Jesus Lingers Still
By W. Lawrence (1868-1942)
Jesus lingers still, 'tis for you He waits,
And He's waited for you long;
He waits that heav'n, with its fadeless joy,
May yet to you belong.Come and welcome, welcome whosoever will,
'Tis the Savior's gracious call;
He is able, willing, waiting now to save;
Simply trust Him, that is all.Though your wayward feet have wandered far,
And you're deeply sunk in sin,
Yet in patient grace now the Savior waits
Your weary heart to win.Though His gracious call you have oft refused,
And He's sought your trust in vain,
Yet with love unchanged by cold neglect
He is seeking you again.O surrender now, yield to love divine,
Jesus lingers for you still;
While in grace He says, Come unto Me
Let your answer be, I will! -
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
written by John Newton a converted Slave trader1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
2 ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
3 The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
4 When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun. -
Rock Of Ages
Rock Of Ages
written by Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778)1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.
2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All could never sin erase,
Thou must save, and save by grace.
3 Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee. -
Christ is the Savior of Sinners
Christ is the Savior of sinners
written by Heyman Wreford1 Christ is the Savior of sinners,
Christ is the Savior for me;
Long I was chained in sin’s darkness,
Now by His grace I am free.
Chorus: Savior of sinners,
Savior of sinners like me,
Shedding His blood for my ransom,
Christ is the Savior for me.
2 Now I can say I am pardoned,
Happy and justified, free,
Saved by my blessed Redeemer,
This is the Savior for me. [Chorus]
3 Just as I was He received me,
Seeking from judgment to flee,
Now there is no condemnation,
This is the Savior for me. [Chorus]
4 Soon shall the glory be dawning,
Then His own face I shall see,
Sing, O my soul, in thy gladness,
This is the Savior for me. [Chorus]
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