There is a powerful verse in the New Testament of the Bible that reads, “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil (translated ‘false accuser’ or ‘slanderer’) and he (the devil; Satan – translated ‘our adversary’ or ‘one who withstands’; and described by Christ as a ‘murderer’ and ‘the father of lies’) will flee from you.” – James 4:7.
The true story of a young man named Joseph in the book of Genesis in the Bible, is a testament to the faithfulness of a loving and all-powerful God.
God has established each member or part of His Body according to His will, to function in the gifts He has given to each one of us. The Apostle Paul also instructs each one of us; to eagerly desire the greater gifts; and especially the gift of prophecy.
All ministers of the Gospel at some point in their ministry will find their integrity under fire, seemingly placing their work in the Lord in dispute. Sadly, this happens not just from the mouths of those who are ‘in the world’ who do not yet know Christ, but also from those who are ‘in the Lord’ and who do know Him. Yet, the writer of Hebrews comforts us; reminding us; that all things are known to God; naked and open to the eyes of the Lord to whom we must all, one day give account.
Are you actively seeking out the will and purposes of God for your life? Are you following His instructions? Have you done what He has said?
Despite the opposition we may face, we are called to let the very nature and peace of God rule in our hearts.
In chapter twelve of the book of Hebrews in the Bible, the writer addresses our need to pursue peace with all people and to walk in holiness before the Lord.
In the Book of Daniel in the Bible are the inter-twined stories of a king named Nebuchadnezzar and a young Israelite man named Daniel.
The voice of the Lord in Scripture is likened to the sound of a trumpet. Just as there were many purposes for the sounding of the trumpet in Old Testament times, so it is with the voice of the Lord through prophecy today.
If you would like to have a relationship with God through accepting His Son Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, please pray the prayer below.
Dear Heavenly Father. Thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to die on the cross for my sins. I am sorry for the sins I have committed and I ask You to forgive me. I now turn away from all the things that I know to be wrong and I receive Your Holy Spirit and Your gift of eternal life. Thank You for this free gift of Salvation and eternal life. Help me to come to know and experience Your love for me more and more, and to now share the love You have given me with others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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What next: Once we have started our relationship with Christ – it is important that we continue to grow in our understanding of Him, and experience His love for us on a regular basis. God does this for us as we read the Bible, which I encourage you to do on a regular basis, asking the Holy Spirit to help you understand it and make it “come alive” to you in a very personal way. May I encourage you to do this every day, and to actively pursue those things that God reveals to you. We also need to be spending time with other like-minded Christians on a regular basis, who are also growing in their relationship with God. We gain encouragement from being with other growing believers. Ask God to lead you to a Bible-believing church (or Bible-believing Christian group) that will encourage your relationship with Christ and help to meet your needs. Ask Him, and trust that He will guide you to the place of fellowship that is right for you.
May God both work in you and through you, those things that He desires, as you continue to submit your life to Him each day.