Look-a-like?

Reading from Jan. 28, 09
Exodus 21-22; Psalm 12; Acts 4

TOPIC: Life Change

SCRIPTURE: "The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men who had had no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13)

OBSERVATION: Knowing that Peter and John were unschooled, the council was amazed at what being with Jesus had done for them. A changed life convinces people of Christ's power. One of your greatest testimonies is the difference others see in your life and attitudes since you have believed in Christ. [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: If you've been with Him
then you're going to be
more and more like Him

If you ask the people that know you best

Will their testimony about you
be the same as
the council's testimony
about Peter and John?

Are others amazed?

Do they recognize
an ever growing likeness
of Jesus in you?


PRAYER: Heavenly Father, at the end of each day help me to always be able to say that I have been with Him!!!

Do Share

Reading from Jan. 27, 09
Exodus 17 - 20; Acts 3

TOPIC: Evangelism

SCRIPTURE: "Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd,..." (Acts 3:12)

OBSERVATION: Peter had an audience, and he capitalized on the opportunity to share Jesus Christ. he clearly presented his message by telling (1) who Jesus is, (2) how the Jews had rejected him, (3) why their rejection was fatal, and (4) what they needed to do to change the situation. Peter told the crowd that they still had a choice; God still offered them the opportunity to believe and receive Jesus as their Messiah and as their Lord. Displays of God's mercy and grace, such as the healing of this lame man, often create teachable moments. Pray to have courage like Peter to see these opportunities and to use them to speak up for Christ.
[Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Are you busy ? Everybody seems to be, but are you to busy to see an opportunity right before your very eyes? In case you have forgotten you pass by souls destined for eternity every single day.

People are still dying everyday without a personal relationship with Jesus

Whose the last person you shared Jesus with?

If it has been awhile ask the Lord to bring someone into your path

Remember

If you ask the Lord and mean it then get ready because He will give you an opportunity.

I look forward to hearing about your dialogue

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me not to get so busy that I miss an opportunity to be Jesus to someone!!!

From On High

Reading from Jan. 24, 2009
Ex.9-11; Luke 24

TOPIC: Spirit-Filled

SCRIPTURE: "And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you, but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high." (Luke 24:49)

OBSERVATION: Our spiritual birth is just the beginning of our new relationship with God. After being born again, we need to grow spiritually. And our spiritual growth is dependent on the priceless fuel that God gives us to empower our spirit to follow Christ in every aspect of our behavior. Amazingly, this priceless fuel is the outworking of the third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Without His ministry to us and His presence within us, we would be powerless to become what God wants us to be, to live the way He wants us to live, to achieve what He wants us to achieve, and to influence others the way He wants us to influence them.

APPLICATION: Are you clothed with power?

Here is how you will know

The Holy Spirit will:

• Teach you all things
• Guide you into all truth
• Cause you to remember everything Jesus said
• Be your Helper
• Be your Comforter
• Convict you of sin
• Reveal future events to you
• Empower you with spiritual abilities
• Enable you to witness for Christ

Just to name a few (several actually)

R these things happening N
&
thru u?

IF NOT

Sorry

but your not clothed !

PRAYER: Father, fill me afresh and anew with your Spirit !

HE Will

Reading from Jan. 23, 2009
Ex.6-8; Luke 23

TOPIC: Freedom

SCRIPTURE: " 'I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from the bondage. I will also redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. Then I will take you for My people, and I will be your God; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. I will bring you to the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and I will give it to you for a possession; I am the LORD. ' " (Exodus 6:6-8)

OBSERVATION: God's promises in these verses were fulfilled to the letter when the Hebrews left Egypt. He freed them from slavery, became their God, and accepted them as his people. Then he led them toward the land he had promised. When the Hebrews were rescued from slavery, they portrayed the drama of salvation for all of us. When God redeems us from sin, he delivers us, accepts us, and becomes our God. Then he leads us to a new life as we follow him.
Small problems need only small problems. But when we face great problems, God has an opportunity to exercise his great power. As the Hebrews' troubles grew steadily worse, God planned to intervene with his mighty power and perform great miracles to deliver them. How big are your problems? Big problems put you in a perfect position to watch God give big answers. [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: I felt impressed to share these verses...

2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Ephesians 3:12In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.

Colossians 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,

1 Corinthians 7:21Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.

HE will set you free

IF

U

Will

But

Let

HIM

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for setting me free, help me now to walk in that freedom everyday!

Ask Away !

Reading from Jan. 22, 2009
Ex.3-5; Luke 22

TOPIC: Discovery

SCRIPTURE: "And Jesus said to them,
QUESTION: 'When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals,
you did not lack anything, did you?' "
ANSWER: They said, 'No, nothing.' " (Luke 22:35)

OBSERVATION: Jesus has such a great way of getting our attention and teaching us at the same time. He does it through the most simply way: By asking a question, as he did here with his disciples.

APPLICATION: Has He asked you a question lately?

How has it changed you?

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, ask away!

Now That's A Great Question

Reading from Jan. 20 , 2009
Inauguration Day
Gen.49-50; Ps.8; Luke 20

TOPIC: The Right Perspective

SCRIPTURE: "But Joseph said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for am I in God's place?' 'As for you, you meant evil against me, BUT GOD meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.' " (Gen.50:20)

OBSERVATION: Now that Jacob was dead, the brothers feared revenge from Joseph. Could he really have forgiven them for selling him into slavery? But to their surprise, Joseph not only forgave them but reassured them, offering to care for them and their families. Joseph's forgiveness was complete. He demonstrated how God graciously accepts us even though we don't deserve it. Because God forgives us even when we have ignored or rejected him, we should graciously forgive others.
God brought good from the brothers' evil deed, Potiphar's wife false accusations, the cup-bearer's neglect, and seven years of famine. The experiences in Joseph's life taught him that God brings good from evil for those who trust him. [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Do you trust God enough to wait patiently for him to bring good out of bad situations?

SO

Do you trust God?

r u willing to wait?

Patiently?

Did you notice the plural word in that question?

Situations (Plural)

That means

All of them

Yes

even that situation

r u willing?
to wait ?
patiently?
for God ?

NOT U

for GOD

to bring the good out of even that situation?

Now that's a great question !

r u wrestling with it like I am?

PRAYER: Father God, help me to have your perspective on each and every situation I find myself in.

Let It Go! Let It Go! Let It Go!

Reading from Jan. 17, 2009
Gen.42-43; Ps.5; Luke 17

TOPIC: Forgiveness

SCRIPTURE: "Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him;
and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you
7 times a day,
and
returns to you 7 times,
saying, 'I repent,'

forgive him."

The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith!' " (Luke 17:5)

OBSERVATION: "The disciples' request was genuine; they wanted the faith necessary for such radical forgiveness. But Jesus didn't directly answer their question because the amount of faith is not as important as its genuineness. What is faith? It is complete trust and loyalty to God that results in a willingness to do his will. Faith is not something we use to put on a show for others. It is complete and humble obedience to God's will, readiness to do whatever he calls us to do. the amount of faith isn't as important as the right kind of faith - faith in our all-powerful God." [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: So what about you?

Yes You
What about you?

Do you need to forgive someone?

Ephesians 4:26 says, "do not let the sun go down..."

Before you forgive

Give the gift of forgiveness

TODAY

Every day

YES to that person

In the same way God through Jesus forgave you

You forgive ______________ (Fill N Blank)

Forgive Let It Go! Let It Go! Let It Go!

DO IT NOW

PRAYER: Father God, do whatever it takes for me to have ever increasing faith.

For Love or Money ?

Reading from Jan. 16, 2009
Gen. 39-41; Luke 16

TOPIC: Your Master

SCRIPTURE: "No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." (Luke 16:13)

OBSERVATION: Money has the power to take God's place in your life. It can become your master. Money is a hard master and a deceptive one. Wealth promises power and control, but often ti cannot deliver. Great fortunes can be made - and lost - overnight, and no amount of money can provide health, happiness, or eternal life. How much better it is to let God be your master. His servants have peace of mind and security, both now and forever. [Commentary from my Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: How can you tell if you are a slave to money?

(1) Do you think and worry about it frequently?

(2) Do you give up doing what you should do or would like to do in order to make more money?

(3) Do you spend a great deal of your time caring for your possessions?

(4) Is it hard for you to give money away?

(5) Are you in debt?

(6.) Do you scoff at Jesus' warnings against serving money?

(7) Do you try to explain them away?

[Questions from my Life Application Study Bible]

PRAYER: Father God, help me to serve only you Lord, only you!!!

What a compliment!

Reading from Jan. 15, 2009
Gen. 37-38; Ps.7; Luke 15

TOPIC: Relational Evangelism

SCRIPTURE: "Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him and to listen to Him. Both the Pharisees and the scribes began to grumble, saying, 'This man receives sinners and eats with them.' " (Luke 15:1-2)

OBSERVATION: The Pharisees and the teachers of the law were bothered by Jesus' association with the tax collectors and sinners because of their observance of the law. They were always careful to stay "clean" according to the O.T. law. In fact, they went well beyond the law in their avoidance of certain people and situations and in their ritual washings.
By contrast, Jesus took their concept of "cleanness" lightly. He risked defilement by touching those who had leprosy and by neglecting to wash in the Pharisees' prescribed manner, and he showed complete disregard for their sanctions against associating with certain classes of people. He came to offer salvation to sinners and to show that God loves them. Jesus didn't worry about the accusations. Instead, he continued going to those who needed him, regardless of the effect these rejected people might have on his reputation. What a compliment, to be called a friend of sinners!
[Life Application Study Bible]


APPLICATION: SO

What keeps you away from people who need Jesus?

Is it said of you...

That you are a friend of sinners?

Do you receive "sinners"?

Do you eat with "sinners"?

Do you have them in your home?

Do they consider you their friend?

If NOT

WHY?



PRAYER: Father God, may I not just be accused, but found guilty of being a friend of sinners just like you were and are ! ! !

American Idols

Reading from Jan. 13, 2009
Gen. 34-36; Luke 14

TOPIC: Eradication

SCRIPTURE: "So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, 'Put away the foreign gods which are among you, and purify yourselves and change your garments..." (Gen.35:2)

OBSERVATION: Why did the people have these idols? Idols were sometimes seen more as good luck charms than as gods. Some Israelites, even though they worshiped God, had idols in their homes, just as some Christians today own good luck trinkets. Jacob believed that idols should have NO place in his household. He wanted nothing to divert his family's spiritual focus. Jacob ordered his household to get rid of their idols.
[Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Unless we remove our
American idols from our lives,
they can ruin our faith.

What idols do you have?

Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal them to you!

Right Now

Go ahead and write down what He says
1.) ___________
2.) ___________
3.) ___________
You get the idea

Remember
An idol is anything we put before God.

ANYTHING

Idols don't have to be physical objects; they can be thoughts or desires.

Don't quickly rush by that
You might need to re-read that

Like Jacob we need to:
Rid ourselves
Purge
Wash out
Cleanse
Flush out
Eliminate
Remove
Do away with
Clear
Purify
Eradicate
Abolish
Get rid of

Any & All of our American Idols

PRAYER: Father God, reveal away ! Then help me to eradicate each and every one!!!

Another Chance

Reading from Jan. 13, 2009
Gen. 31-33; Luke 13

TOPIC: Fruitfulness

SCRIPTURE: "And Jesus began telling this parable: 'A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and did not find any. And he said to the vineyard-keeper, 'Behold, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree without finding any. Cut it down! Why does it even use up the ground?'
And he answered and said to him, 'Let it alone sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but it not, cut it down.' " (Luke 13:6-9)


OBSERVATION: I read these observations about this parable in my Life Application Study Bible. In the Old Testament, a fruitful tree was often used as a symbol of godly living (see, for example, Psalm 1:3 and Jeremiah 17:7-8). Jesus pointed out what would happen to the other kind of tree-the kind that took valuable time and space and still produced nothing
for the patient gardener. By this illustration Jesus warned his listeners that God would not tolerate forever their lack of productivity. (Luke 3:9 records John the Baptist's version of the same message: It reads, "Even now the ax of God's judgment is poised, ready to sever your roots. Yes, every tree that does NOT produce good fruit will be chopped down...")


APPLICATION: As you look back over the last three years of your life
Your Family relationships
Your Job
Your Hobbies
Your ________ (You Fill-N-Blank)

What does Jesus have to say about your "Fig Tree"?

Fruitful? Yes or No

If yes

Good Fruit? Yes or No

If yes

Can you prove it? Yes or No

If yes

Do those closest to you concur? Yes or No

If yes

Can they prove it? Yes or No

If no to any or all of these questions

KNOW THIS

You have another chance ! ! !

2009 is here
Start now

Give the gardener (The Holy Spirit) your undivided attention
&
allow HIM to use HIS "fertilizer" on your unfruitful fig tree?

Let's See What HE Can Do This Year?


PRAYER: Father God, give as much attention to my roots as is needed and fertilize away!!!

Help Needed ! ! !

Reading from Jan.10, 2009
Gen.24-25; Luke 10

TOPIC: Prayer


SCRIPTURE: "Pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest, and ask him to send out MORE WORKERS for his fields." (Luke 10:2)

OBSERVATION: 'As we see here there were far more than 12 people that had been following Jesus. Here Jesus designated a group of 72 to prepare a number of towns for Jesus' later visit. These disciples were not unique in their qualifications. They were not better educated, more capable, or of higher status than other followers of Jesus. What prepared them for this mission was that they had been equipped with Jesus' power and their vision to reach all the people. It is important to dedicate our skills to God's kingdom, but we must also be equipped with his power and have a clear vision of what he wants us to do.

Jesus was sending 36 teams of two to reach the multitudes. These teams were not to try to do the job without help; rather,
they
were to ask God for more workers. Some people as soon as they understand the Good News, want to go to work immediately contacting unsaved people. This story seems to suggests a different approach. Begin by mobilizing people to pray. And before praying for unsaved people, pray that other concerned disciples will join you in reaching out to them." [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: There is no unemployment in the Kingdom of God.
God has work enough for everyone.
Don't just sit back and watch others work - look for ways to help with the harvest

If you don't know where to start

Start by praying

Praying for more workers

Because Help is needed!!!
Right NOW!

Ask our Lord

Ask Him to send people from all over the world to come to Danville to help us!

PRAYER: Father God, I pray that you will send more workers into New Life as we prepare for the harvest.

Your "Lens"

Reading from Jan.9, 2009
Gen.23,24; Luke 9

TOPIC: Perspective

SCRIPTURE: "When the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. Taking them with Him, He withdrew by Himself to a city called Bethsaida.
BUT
the crowds were aware of this and followed Him;
and
welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing." (Luke 9:10-11)

OBSERVATION: Jesus was in the process of trying to get a little R&R by slipping quietly away from the crowds, BUT they found out where he was going and followed him. Instead of showing impatience at this interruption, we read that Jesus welcomed the people and ministered to their needs.


APPLICATION: How do you see people who interrupt your schedule - as nuisances or as the reason for your life and ministry?

I recently read this from John Maxwell's book Winning with People:

"Who you are determines the way you see people. You cannot separate your identity from your perspective. All that you are and every experience you've had color how you see others. It is your lens. Here's what I mean:

A traveler nearing a great city asked an old man seated by the road,
"What are the people like in the city?"

"What were they like where you came from?" the man asked.

"Horrible,"the traveler reported. "Mean, untrustworthy, detestable in all respects."

"Ah, " said the old man, "you will find them the same in they city ahead."


Scarcely had the 1st traveler gone on his way when another stopped to inquire about the people in the city before him.

Again the old man asked about the people in the place the traveler has just left.

"They were fine people: honest, industrious, and generous to a fault,"
declared the second traveler. "I was sorry to leave."

the old man responded, "That's exactly how you'll find the people here."


The way people see others is a reflection of themselves:
If I am a trusting person, I will see others as trustworthy.
If I am a critical person, I will see others as critical.
If I am a caring person, I will see others as compassionate.
If you change yourself and become the kind of person you desire to be,
you will begin to view others in a whole new light.
And that will change the way you interact in all of your relationships."

BE AWARE OF YOUR "LENS" TODAY
AS YOU INTERACT WITH OTHERS.

PRAYER: Father God, help me to see people as you do!

How do you spell relief?

Reading from Jan. 8, 2009
Gen.20-22; Luke 8

TOPIC: Omniscience

SCRIPTURE: "Then God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know, that in the integrity of your heart you have done this..." (Gen.20:6)

OBSERVATION: Abimelech had unknowingly taken a married woman to be his wife and was about to commit adultery. But God somehow prevented him from touching Sarah and held him back from sinning. What mercy on God's part! How many times has God done the same for us, holding us back from sin in ways we can't even detect? We have no way of knowing - we just know from this story that he can. God works just as often in ways we can't see as in ways we can.
[Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: What a relief to know that God knows
That He actually knows
everything

Absolutely
Everything

About Me

That Reminds me of a great song
we've sung at church before

He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that fails
&
He hears me when I call
O yes, He hears me when I call

He knew all about Abimelech's integrity (20:6)
He knew all about Abraham's reverence (22:12)

He even knows all about you
&
your _____________
(you fill in the blank)

REST in that

I don't know about you
But I spell relief
With a capital HE
Space k n o w s

Which spells

HE knows

&

He's going to take care of it

PRAYER: Father God, thank you for including these stories in your word

Walk the Plank Matey

Reading from Jan. 7, 2009
Gen 15,16,17; Luke 6

TOPIC: Self Reflection

SCRIPTURE: "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, 1st take the plank our of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. " (Luke 6 41-42)

OBSERVATION: Jesus is not saying that we are to ignore wrongdoing,
BUT we should NOT be soooooo worried about others' sins that we overlook our own. We often rationalize our sins by pointing out the same mistakes in others. It's so much easier that way, but Jesus wants us to do the hard work of self reflection!


APPLICATION: What kinds of specks in others eyes are the easiest for you to criticize? Remember your own "Plank" when you feel like criticizing,
&
U may find that you have less to say.

To make it short sweet and to the point

FOCUS ON
YOURSELF
90 some % of the time
U
R
the
problem
anyway

Right?

In light of that
take some time to reflect
(Self Reflect that is)

Take a

s
l
o
w

walk down Plank Drive

QUESTION:
How many planks did you find?

Answer:_______

QUESTION:
Have you removed them yet?

Answer:_______


PRAYER: Father God, help me to simply obey this scripture, period!

U Think U Dodged The Bullet?

Reading from Jan. 6, 2009
Gen. 12,13,14; Luke 5

TOPIC: Deception

SCRIPTURE: "But if you say you are my sister, then the Egyptians will treat me well because of their interest in you, and they will spare my life."

OBSERVATION: The Life Application Study Bible says "Abram, acted out of fear, and thus asked Sarai to tell a half-truth by saying she was his sister. She was his half sister,
BUT
she was also his wife.
Abram's intent was to deceive the Egyptians.
He feared that if they knew the truth, they would kill him to get Sarai. She would have been a desirable addition to Pharaoh's harem because of her wealth, beauty, and potential for political alliance. As Sarai's brother, Abram would have been given a place of honor. As her husband, however, his life would be in danger because Sarai could not enter Pharaoh's harem unless Abram was dead. So Abram lost faith in God's protection, even after all God has promised him, and told a half-truth. This shows how lying compounds the effects of sin. When he lied, Abram's problems multiplied."

APPLICATION: So
Have you recently acted out of fear?
Did you tell the truth and yet leave out important details ?

Thus deceiving people

Deception
#1.) the practice of deliberately making somebody believe things that are not true
#2.) an act, trick, or device intended to deceive or mislead somebody

If u think u dodged the bullet

U
Had
Better
Think again!

Re-read Gen. 12:17-20

Your problems
will multiply
like Abram's
Eventually

It's never 2 late
2 Do Right!

Don't wait until you're exposed by another!

U
Make it right
&
Do it
2day!!!

PRAYER: Father God, search my heart and see if there is any deceptive way within me. Reveal it to me that I may confess it and forsake it.

As God Commands

Reading from Jan.3, 2009 Happy New Year! ! !
Gen. 6-8; Luke 3

TOPIC: Obedience

SCRIPTURE: "BUT Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God." (Gen.6:8-9)

OBSERVATION: Here we see our Heavenly Father expressing sorrow for what the people had done to themselves, as a parent might express sorrow over a child that has gone astray. God was sorry that the people chose sin and death instead of a intimate daily personal relationship with him. Noah, however, pleased God, although he was far from perfect. We can follow Noah's example and find "favor with the LORD" in spite of the sin that surrounds us.
[Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Noah was the primary follower of God left in his generation
He was a man of patience, consistency, and obedience

6:22 = Noah did according to all that God had commanded him
7:5 = Noah did according to ALL that the LORD had commanded him
7:9 = ...as God had commanded Noah.
7:16 = ...as God had commanded him...

Question: Did you notice what was repeated?

Answer: Noah did as God commanded

So

What can you learn from the life of Noah?

That when we make a choice to sin it grieves God
Every
Single
Time

&

Ultimately

That our Heavenly Father is faithful to those who obey him

SO

R U going 2 do
AS
GOD
COMMANDS
?????????????

PRAYER: Father God, help me to do according to all that you command me!

Show Me The Money

Reading from Jan.2,2009 Happy New Year!!!
Gen.3-5; Luke 3

TOPIC: Proof

SCRIPTURE: "...bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, We have Abraham for our father, for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children of Abraham. Indeed the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does NOT bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." (Luke 3:8-9)

OBSERVATION: My Life Application Study Bible says, many of John's hearers would have been shocked when Jesus said that being Abraham's descendants was not enough for God. The religious leaders of Jesus' day relied more on family lines than on faith for their standing with God. For them, religion was inherited.
But
A personal relationship with God is not handed down from parents to children. Everyone has to make a personal decision of whether or not to trust Christ.
Don't
Rely on someone else's faith for your salvation.
Put your faith in Jesus
&
L I V E it every day.


APPLICATION: In the book of James we read that
Faith without deeds is dead ! ! ! Furthermore
Jesus' harshest words were to the respectable religious leaders,
who lacked the desire for real change.
They wanted to be known as religious authorities,
BUT
They didn't want to change their hearts and minds.
Thus, their lives were unfruitful.

Turning from sin
MUST
be tied to A C T I O N
OR
It isn't real.

Being a follower of Jesus
means
more than saying the right words
It means
A C T I N G on what he says.

PRAYER: Father God, help me to live out everyday what I read in your word.