Reading from March 14, 2009
Deut. 25-27; Gal. 5
TOPIC: Spirit-Led
SCRIPTURE: "But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God). For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the [Holy] Spirit, and the [desires of the] Spirit are opposed to the flesh [godless human nature]; for these are antagonistic to each other [continually withstanding and in conflict with each other], so that you are not free but are prevented from doing what you desire to do." (Gal. 5:16-17) Amplified Bible
OBSERVATION: If your desire is to have the qualities listed in 5:22,23, then you know that the Holy Spirit is leading you. At the same time, be careful not to confuse your subjective feelings with the Spirit's leading. Being led by the Holy Spirit involves the desire to hear, the readiness to obey God's Word, and the sensitivity to discern between your feelings and his promptings.
Paul describes the two forces fighting within us - the Holy Spirit and the sinful nature (our evil or inclinations that stem from our body). Paul is not saying that these forces are equal - the Holy Spirit is infinitely stronger. But if we rely on our own wisdom, we will make wrong choices. If we try to follow the Spirit by our own human effort, we will fail. Our only way to freedom from our evil desires is through the empowering of the Holy Spirit. [Life Application Study Bible]
APPLICATION: Controlled / Guided By / Lead Around / Submitted To
I don't know about you
but
that doesn't sound like freedom to me
However
as we see all throughout the Scriptures
the only way to live free
is to live each and every day
CONTROLLED
&
GUIDED BY
The Holy Spirit.
Only then
will our minds,
&
our actions
be like Jesus
And isn't that what it means to be a Christian?
Yep! (2B just like Jesus)
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to daily, hourly, every minute of the day, and if needed each and every second to die to my way and my will!!!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
It's Victory 4 Victoria
Congratulations
2
Victoria Fitzgerald
For her acceptance
N 2
Chatham Hall
Due to a wonderful fun filled evening
In Victoria's honor
along with some other responsibilities
I will not be blogging tonight
Hope you have a great night
Joey
2
Victoria Fitzgerald
For her acceptance
N 2
Chatham Hall
Due to a wonderful fun filled evening
In Victoria's honor
along with some other responsibilities
I will not be blogging tonight
Hope you have a great night
Joey
Monday, March 9, 2009
Answering the Call?
Sorry for the hit and miss nature of my blogs
However I still do not have a work computer
& my home computer is still giving us a few challenges.
Thus, I have not beeen able to blog consistently
Hopefully it will work tonight without locking up again
Here goes...
Reading from March 10, 2009
Deut.13-15; Gal. 1
TOPIC: Calling
SCRIPTURE: "Paul, an apostle - [special messenger appointed and commissioned and sent out] not from any body of men nor by or through any man, but by and through Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and God the Father, Who raised Him from among the dead - " (Gal. 1:1)
OBSERVATION: Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey (Acts 13:2-14:28). They had visited Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, cities in the Roman province of Galatia (present day Turkey). Upon returning, Paul was accused by some Jewish Christians of diluting Christianity to make it more appealing to Gentiles. These Jewish Christians disagreed with Paul's statements that Gentiles did not have to follow many of the religious laws that the the Jews had obeyed for centuries. Some of Paul's accusers had even followed him to those Galatian cities and had told the Gentile converts they had to be circumcised and follow all the Jewish laws and customs in order to be saved. According to the people, Gentiles had to first become Jews in order to become Christians.
In response to this threat, Paul wrote this letter to the Galatian churches. In it, he explains that following the Old Testament laws, or the Jewish laws, will not bring salvation. A person is saved by grace through faith. Paul wrote this letter about A.D. 49, shortly before the meeting of the Jerusalem council, which settled the law-versus-grace controversy (Acts 15) [Life Application Study Bible]
APPLICATION: Paul was called to be an apostle by Jesus.
Have you been called (commissioned by Jesus)
to be and do what you are currently doing?
Are you sure? Confirmation Please
IF NOT
Then why are you doing what you are doing?
Don't you want to know what Jesus is calling you to be and do?
IF SO
Ask Him !
Right now, yes you, stop and ask Him right now
Jesus what are you calling me to be and do?
Make NO mistake about it
Jesus is calling you
The question is:
Will you answer the call?
I look forward to hearing what you heard
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for call me personally. I still remember where I was and what I was doing.
However I still do not have a work computer
& my home computer is still giving us a few challenges.
Thus, I have not beeen able to blog consistently
Hopefully it will work tonight without locking up again
Here goes...
Reading from March 10, 2009
Deut.13-15; Gal. 1
TOPIC: Calling
SCRIPTURE: "Paul, an apostle - [special messenger appointed and commissioned and sent out] not from any body of men nor by or through any man, but by and through Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and God the Father, Who raised Him from among the dead - " (Gal. 1:1)
OBSERVATION: Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey (Acts 13:2-14:28). They had visited Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, cities in the Roman province of Galatia (present day Turkey). Upon returning, Paul was accused by some Jewish Christians of diluting Christianity to make it more appealing to Gentiles. These Jewish Christians disagreed with Paul's statements that Gentiles did not have to follow many of the religious laws that the the Jews had obeyed for centuries. Some of Paul's accusers had even followed him to those Galatian cities and had told the Gentile converts they had to be circumcised and follow all the Jewish laws and customs in order to be saved. According to the people, Gentiles had to first become Jews in order to become Christians.
In response to this threat, Paul wrote this letter to the Galatian churches. In it, he explains that following the Old Testament laws, or the Jewish laws, will not bring salvation. A person is saved by grace through faith. Paul wrote this letter about A.D. 49, shortly before the meeting of the Jerusalem council, which settled the law-versus-grace controversy (Acts 15) [Life Application Study Bible]
APPLICATION: Paul was called to be an apostle by Jesus.
Have you been called (commissioned by Jesus)
to be and do what you are currently doing?
Are you sure? Confirmation Please
IF NOT
Then why are you doing what you are doing?
Don't you want to know what Jesus is calling you to be and do?
IF SO
Ask Him !
Right now, yes you, stop and ask Him right now
Jesus what are you calling me to be and do?
Make NO mistake about it
Jesus is calling you
The question is:
Will you answer the call?
I look forward to hearing what you heard
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for call me personally. I still remember where I was and what I was doing.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
All Ears
Reading from March 6, 2009
Deut.3-4; Ps. 36; Mark 13
TOPIC: Spirit Led
SCRIPTURE: "Now when they take you to court and put you under arrest, do not be anxious beforehand about what you are to say nor even meditate about it; but say whatever is given you in that hour and at the moment, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit." (Mark 13:11)
OBSERVATION: Jesus did not imply that studying the Bible and gaining knowledge is useless or wrong. Before and after his resurrection Jesus himself taught his disciples what to say and how to say it. But Jesus was teaching the kind of attitude we should have when we must take a stand for the Good News. We don't have to be fearful or defensive about our faith because the Holy Spirit will be present to give us the right words to say. [Life Application Study Bible]
APPLICATION: Matthew 10:19 -20 & Luke 12:12 share the same account
Matthew says, "the Spirit of your Heavenly Father will be speaking through you."
Luke says, "the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour and moment what you ought to say."
As I was reading through these accounts the part that grabbed me centered around the Holy Spirit speaking through the disciples. I don't know about you but when it comes to certain people and situations I need the Holy Spirit to speak through me.
If I rely on my own understanding
my words will be lacking
&
many times they will get me in trouble
SO
I don't know about you
BUT
I'm going to wait and listen for the voice of the Lord
Before I attempt to offer up counsel to others.
QUESTIONS:
Are you positioned to hear from the Holy Spirit?
&
Do you trust Him to speak
&
R U
willing
2 wait
on Him
2 speak
through you?
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to be positioned and willing to obey. Period!
Deut.3-4; Ps. 36; Mark 13
TOPIC: Spirit Led
SCRIPTURE: "Now when they take you to court and put you under arrest, do not be anxious beforehand about what you are to say nor even meditate about it; but say whatever is given you in that hour and at the moment, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit." (Mark 13:11)
OBSERVATION: Jesus did not imply that studying the Bible and gaining knowledge is useless or wrong. Before and after his resurrection Jesus himself taught his disciples what to say and how to say it. But Jesus was teaching the kind of attitude we should have when we must take a stand for the Good News. We don't have to be fearful or defensive about our faith because the Holy Spirit will be present to give us the right words to say. [Life Application Study Bible]
APPLICATION: Matthew 10:19 -20 & Luke 12:12 share the same account
Matthew says, "the Spirit of your Heavenly Father will be speaking through you."
Luke says, "the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour and moment what you ought to say."
As I was reading through these accounts the part that grabbed me centered around the Holy Spirit speaking through the disciples. I don't know about you but when it comes to certain people and situations I need the Holy Spirit to speak through me.
If I rely on my own understanding
my words will be lacking
&
many times they will get me in trouble
SO
I don't know about you
BUT
I'm going to wait and listen for the voice of the Lord
Before I attempt to offer up counsel to others.
QUESTIONS:
Are you positioned to hear from the Holy Spirit?
&
Do you trust Him to speak
&
R U
willing
2 wait
on Him
2 speak
through you?
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to be positioned and willing to obey. Period!
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