- Creation reveals its Creator. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Romans 1:20 We have no excuse to not believe in God. Being a created being and seeing God's beautiful creation, we should instinctively know that there is a creator.
- Creation reveals that we need a Redeemer. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Romans 8:20-21. Creations reveals that sinful and needs to be freed from bondage. Sin has corrupted the creation of God, but God can make it right.
- Creation reveals that we exist for God's glory. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. God doesn't have a plan 'B'. God designed us, created us, and placed us on this earth to show His glory. We don't serve and worship God to please Him, but because we are His children and we want to serve and worship Him.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
God and Creation
Monday, November 19, 2007
Thankful Hearts
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
God's Glory And Not Our Own
Monday, November 12, 2007
Why Did Jesus Go To Calvary?
1 Peter 1:17-20
17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.
Why Did Jesus Go to Calvary? There are three (3) answers to this question.
He had a plan to finish. He was "forordained before the foundation of the world" (v.20) He was predetermined to die before the world was ever created. There is only one plan for all men--Americans, Eurpeans, rich poor, etc. He had a payment to furnish. We needed to be redeemed and we couldn't die for our sins. He paid for Adam's sins and every person thereafter. He had a people to free. He came to free me from the bondage of sin.Quotes of the day:
"A life without Jesus is a life wasted."
"All of Satan's apples have worms."
"Jesus died to make life more meaningful and eternity more
pleasant."
Thursday, November 8, 2007
How Close Are You To God?
We were very excited and happy to have Christopher and Cody (Sis. Julie's step-sons) with us last night and they are planning to be back with us on Sunday.
After our devotional, we decorated boxes to use in collecting food for the Jackson House.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Power of Prayer for the People Who Pray
Luke 18:1-8
1Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. 3And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' 4"For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care about men, 5yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually wear me out with her coming!' " 6And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"
- Prayer is a sin-killer. Sin loses its effectiveness when we pray. All too often we forget to pray until after we have sinned.
- Prayer brings union and fellowship with our creator.
- Prayer is a power-bringer.
- Prayer is a problem solver. It may not always change the problem, but it will change your prospective.
- Prayer is an anxiety-helper.
On a personal note, I will say that I use prayer alot for anxiety. I would probably be a crazy woman if it weren't for God. I pray about every worry and concern. Sometimes I worry about irrational things, and I especially pray about these. --Tammie Diggs