Empowered by Faith

11/26/2019 PBJ

Romans 4:20 No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God (AMPC)

We speak from that which is stored up in the heart. Thus, we need to guard the heart. One way that we can do this is to emulate Abraham in giving to God our continual praise and worship. He alone is worthy, the savior of our soul, the giver of life eternal, forgiving our many sins and transgressions. How else can we look Beyond our present circumstance to see that which will come according to the Lord’s promise?

We must, I must, praise and glorify our Lord. In this act of worship, righteousness and faith are attributed to the soul.

For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. (Romans 10:10 EV)

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. (Proverbs 18:21 EV)

Father God help my weak faith to grow into great faith. I will open my heart more readily to your word and to the working of the Holy Spirit. I will open my mouth and in faith boldly proclaim your promises.

Holy, holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty! Where is he of our praise and adoration is the lamb of god Celine before the world, risen from the dead, seated at the right hand of the father. Glory to God in the highest forever and ever, Amen.

THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

And the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me, "These are the true words of God." (Revelation 19:9 ESV)

“On that day, everyone will see the church for what she really is: the precious bride of Jesus. “The Bride of Christ is a sort of Cinderella now, sitting among the ashes. She is like her Lord, ‘despised and rejected of men’; the watchmen smite her, and take away her veil from her; for they know her not, even as they knew not her Lord. But when he shall appear, then shall she appear also, and in his glorious manifestation she also shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of the Father.” (Spurgeon)

Greater Compassion

04/03/2019

And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him. And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent, but they cried out all the more, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" And stopping, Jesus called them and said, "What do you want me to do for you?" They said to him, "Lord, let our eyes be opened." 34 And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him. -- Matthew 20:29-34 (ESV)

“Many speak of faith and the desire to be used of God to do the miraculous. I say, seek not the miraculous, rather allow me to place within you a heart of pity for others. If you cannot be moved in your deepest parts with compassion, then what lasting good can you do for them? The ability to be moved in regard to the needs of others is what should motivate you to a Kingdom response. It Is not great faith, but greater love for the blind, deaf, lame, and hurting that in the end it advances the kingdom of God!”

(The Holy Spirit)

Father God, I have prayed to be used by you, and to some degree you have honored that prayer, for which I am thankful. Today you have shown me that my greater need is not more faith or power. It is to be moved with greater pity, caring for the lost, the weak, the fearful, the despondent, the downcast, and the outcast.

Humble me to a greater degree so that Your compassion has room for increase. My desire is to serve you, and those you love with a pure heart.  Father God allow me simply to be a more compassionate servant! Amen.