Perfect Peace

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee” (Isa. 26:3).

In life we all have our troubles and anxieties. Especially here at the holiday season. When we focus our mind on God, we can have perfect peace. We have everything we need in Christ to give us perfect peace, now and forever.
Thou wilt keep him in peace; in perfect peace, inward peace, outward peace, peace with God, peace of conscience, peace at all times, in all events. Trust in the Lord for that perfect peace,

Isaiah 26:12 LORD, You will establish peace for us, Since You have also performed for us all our works.
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Isaiah 27:5 “Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.”
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Isaiah 57:19 Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far and to him who is near,” Says the LORD, “and I will heal him.”
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Isaiah 66:12 For thus says the LORD, “Behold, I extend peace to her like a river, And the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; And you will be nursed, you will be carried on the hip and fondled on the knees.
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In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

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Giving Thanks

 Pray without ceasing.In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -1 Thessalonians 5:18  (King James Version)
 
It is God’s will that we be thankful. It is the will of God that we be thankful in every condition, in adversity as well as prosperity.

 Jesus said: We should be thankful to the God the Father first, then God the Son, giving thanks in the name of Jesus Christ. All thanksgiving should be expressed through Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:17

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
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Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
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Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Total Dependance On Jesus

It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
Isa 54:13
Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
John 6:4-47 KJV

How great it is to be taught of thr Father. He is the all Wise One, who created the heavens and earth. Once we have heard of Him, we continually come back to Him. He is our personal mentor, instructor and overseer. Jesus is our everyday guidance and I totally depend upon Him. —Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16: 13
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Discouraged Little Ones

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.-Colossians 3:21

We must be very careful not to irritate or tease our children, lest they become discouraged. They need no exta and unnecessary pain and sorrow added to their life. We should take special care and not break their spirits. Ephesians 6:4 says: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

-Proverbs 13:24 -15:1,18

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God Is Faithful

So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord 
Jesus Christ: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be 
blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom 
ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 
Cor. 1:7-9

As we await the coming of our Lord and Savior, we can have the 
spiritual gifts, that is in the Word of God. He said, ” Now concerning 
spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.” 1 Cor. 12:1. 
We do not have to lack anything. God gives good gifts to his children. 
God is faithful to keep us unto the coming of the Lord. He can and will 
keep us from accusations and indictments. He who has called us into 
fellowship with His Son, never fails us.

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you 
faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. Jude 24

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Ah Lord God

Jeremiah Prays. Ah Lord God! Behold you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for you. Jer. 32: 17

Jeremiah recognizes that God is the one who dwells between the Cherubim in Heaven and He alone is God. He is the one who laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens were the work of His great hand.
God is great with immense power and does whatever He pleases. God’s ways are unsearchable. He neither faints nor is weary. What a great God we serve. His understanding is un-searchable. He gives power to he weary and we need only to wait upon the Lord and renew our strength. With God all things are possible. – Ref. 2 Kings 19: 15 – Psalm 105: 25 – IIsaiah 40:26 – Matthew 19:26
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Echo Of Love

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.Luke 3:4
 Prepare for Me and walk straight paths. Do you hear God’s voice calling from the wilderness of life? The mountainous way of life can be rugged and long, but His way is straight and narrow. This King of Glory is marching your way today.Hear the voice calling who so ever will. Open wide the gate and invite Him to enter
 
A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3

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God’s Word Is…

God’s Word Is…
Written for our instruction

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. (Romans 15:4)

Intended for the use of all people

But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: -(Romans 16:26)

Nothing to be taken from, or added to

Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. -(Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32)

What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. -Deuteronomy 12, verse 32
One portion of, to be compared with another

   13: Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. -(1 Corinthians 2:13)
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Dancing For God

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. -Psalm 149: 3

Miriam danced for God.

Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took the timbrel in her hand, and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dancing.

David danced for God.

 David  danced before the LORD with all his might, as he wore a linen ephod. He used his voice, lyre and harp to praise God. A sweet song arose on the hillside as the shepherd boy praised God. It was a sweet sound.

We too can dance for joy to God.

Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe.

Ref. Exodus 15:20  2 Samuel 6:14  Psalm 81:2 – 150:4

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Born Again

Are you born again? This is one of life’s most important questions. Jesus Christ said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

One who is born again has a special love for disciples of Christ and all people.
He finds no pleasure in things which seem to bring happiness to most people. They love the sinner but hate the sin. One who is born again looks to God’s Word rather than the world for answers. They are overcomers of the world.Their desires are to live a holy life pleasing the Father in Heaven.

One born of God loves God with all their heart. He that is begotten of God keepeth himself’ (I John 5:18).

 Have you been born again? To enter into Heaven we must be born again.”Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

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How can a person be born again?

• I. God’s Part.

  • (1) Jesus Christ died in your place and for your sins so that you can be forgiven and receive that new life.

    • I Cor. 15:3; Isa. 53:5,6,12; Gal. 3:13; Heb. 2:9; I Pet. 3:18; Heb. 9:28; I Pet. 2:24; Rom. 5:8.

  • (2) Forgive sins.

    • Heb. 10:16,17; I John 1:9; Isa. 55:7; Isa. 43:25; Isa. 44:22, 1:18.

  • (3) Give Spiritual Life. Eph. 2:1,5; I John 5:11 13; St. John 3:1-7.

• II. Your Part.

  • (1) Choose to be. Choose the way of Jesus instead of the way of Satan; choose to call on the Lord for salvation. Choose whom you will serve.

    • Josh. 24:15; Rom. 10:13.

  • (2) Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Absolute trust.

    • John 3:16-18; John 8:24; I John 5:10.

  • (3) Receive Him. John 1:12.

  • (4) Repent. (Be sorry for your sins – confess them – leave them.)

    • Acts 3:19; Acts 2:38; Luke 13:5.

  • (5) Confess Christ openly. Rom. 10:9,10.

  • (6) Be Baptized.

    • Acts 2:38; Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:19.