Simple Devotions

Tag: the good teacher

  • united by faith

    I belong to a world wide community of believers and serve in different ways to help this group.

    This group of people from all walks of life come together to worship the ONE True God. Helping each other to overcome this world in Christ love, while ministering to the needs we have in life.

    We pray for each other and testify of His love towards us, we work together to share these experiences in more targeted outreaches.

    I currently serve as a bible teacher, and the communications director for my group.

    This is something I do for fellowship while serving Christ.

    I don’t do this for ” brownie points with God” and I don’t get paid to participate.

    I tell you this so you will understand what I am going to share next.

    Jesus came to make us partakers of the divine nature. As long as we are united to Him by faith , sin has no more dominion over us. God reaches for the hand of faith in us to direct it to lay fast hold upon the divinity of Christ, that we may attain to perfection of character. This is how we are saved, not by means of good works or belonging to a group of do gooders.

    Christ has shown us what He did to overcome the enemy-Satan, it is by the Word of God.

    Only by the Word could He resist temptation. “it is written, “ He said. And unto us are given “exceeding great and precious promises: that by these we might partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:4

    Every promise in God’s Word is ours!

    By every word that proceeded out of the mouth of God, are we to live.

    When assailed by temptation, don’t look at your circumstances or to your weak self, but to the power of the word.

    All it’s strength is yours.

    Thy word , says the psalmist “have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. By the word of Jesus lips have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.

    My community helps me and I help them, and then we help others to overcome this world by the Word of God , this is my church.

    A bible believing church that teaches and honors both the old and new testament and calls Jesus the Son of God who saves ~ this where I would look for this special kind of community. Here’s one that is World wide.

    In Christ love, Amen

  • crossroads

    Jeremiah 6:16

    This is what the LORD says:

    “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

    I’m going to get right to the point today, I believe you already understand we all have a choice to make.

    I have read and seen our choice is the the difference between life and death. We each must consider carefully how we respond to the invitation of Christ Jesus, who is the good way.

    There’s no reason to not chose this for yourself, He has proven His goodness time and time again- and today He still extends a hand to you.

    When we do not chose His way- this is what it looks like. Rejecting God’s plan. Forsaking and leaving Him for other idols. You choose lawlessness and you walk in the dark, although you really won’t be able to walk, you will instead stumble until you fall into various trials and tribulations.

    You are denying yourself the blessings of God in your life.

    This is what the word says, not me,

    I’m learning these truths and sharing what His word offers.

    All He ask us to do is chose His way. His good way.

    Which looks like this: Remembering His laws and statues, judgements.

    His Word teaches you these things.

    His law is perfect – it converts the soul.

    His testimoney is sure – it makes one wise.

    His statues are right – it brings rejoicing of the heart.

    His commandments are pure – it helps give sight to our sins.

    To fear the Lord is to respect who He is – it cleans you forever.

    His judgements are true – altogether righteous. Psalm 19:7-19

    This gives us hope and growth in our faith.

    The great and terrible day of the Lord is coming – when the arrogant; the proud and every evil doer will burn up quickly as straw in a furnace. Mal 4:1

    The day is coming when the whole world will be on fire. Noone wicked will survive, including the one who is the root of all sin and his helpers.

    But for those who respect and honor His name.

    The son of righteousness ( Christ the Lord) will rise with healing in His wings ( His Angels).

    Choosing the right road will lead you to this result: You will be happy~ in need of nothing.

    So don’t forget the teachings of Moses and the commandments Jesus taught and did not die for but saved us from because none can keep anything perfectly but He did and while we learn to walk in His way the good way, He will guide you.

    Remember He gave His atoning blood for your sins, accepting His hand and walking in His way is the only thing left to do.

    Jesus said He was coming again – the Lord also said He would give a message calling the people in this world to choose whom they will serve, and once you chose Him – He promises in verse 6 my people will be saved.

    Destruction will still come to the world and those who chose to deny Him.

    Moses and the prophets are very clear as to what you should do.

    Luke 16:29 Jesus tells us if you won’t listen to what the word says you are deciding your fate – not God.

    So here’s another invitation – Matthew 11:29 yoke means work.

    Jesus says: “Work for me I will teach you and you will be at peace.”

    In Christ Love, Amen

  • teacher

    To study the history of Joseph and Daniel we can see that all things were working for good.

    Romans 8 :28

    The Lord did not prevent the plotting’s of men who sought to do them harm; but He caused all these devices to work for good to His servants who amidst trial and conflict preserved their faith and loyalty.

    Everyone knows a good teacher prepares you to be able to handle the test, by teaching you the solutions.

    Our Teacher happens to be perfect; merciful; gracious; kind; long suffering and generously good to a thousand generations.

    So much evidence points me to believe that He is the teacher who prepares those who put their trust in Him for the trials and tribulations.

    We can agree when Christ Jesus, God Himself hung on the cross for our salvation saying ” It is finished.”

    The “testimony” was done and His ultimate plan of of Salvation was complete.

    Remembering the first lesson He gave, was in the garden and since God knew the next chapter. He had already prepared “the plan of Salvation” even before creation took place.

    So this leads me back to the first point.

    Do you think that we can endure trials of this world without preparation of our hearts ?

    Another words have you learned to trust Him in the small things, so you can trust Him in the bigger test/trials of life?

    Moreover did you know, whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified: and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Romans 8:30

    We will go through many trails and sorrows but He will be with us.

    No, He doesn’t always prevent harm but one day we will see what He did prevent and our minds will not believe it.

    The enemy called God all kinds of unfair things, like malpulative and unfair. That’s not His likeness.

    He answered the call and is justified and He is glorified.

    Thank you Jesus for passing the true test for us and Thank you Heavenly Father for His robe of righteousness.

    In Christ Love, Amen