As we conclude our series from the Book of James this quote seems very appropriate. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Many scientists say there are no such things as miracles as everything has a logical explanation. Well Mr Scientist can you not see that a transformed life is the greatest of all miracles. Every time a person is “born again” by repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ, the miracle of regeneration is performed.
In times of trouble, God warns us that we ‘Do not overcome evil by evil, but overcome evil with good.’ Instead we should ’Love your enemies, and do good, expecting nothing in return.’-
The power of God will take you out of your own plans and put you into the plan of God (Smith Wigglesworth) – but only if you are prepared to surrender your will to His will.
Just a thought. Jesus wants us to be lights in a dark world – but you need to make sure your switch is turned on.
This week, do think on this quote by D L Moody “I have never yet known the Spirit of God to work where the Lord’s people were divided.” Remember too this well-known saying, “United we stand, divided we fall.” Have you got the message? Unity in Christ really matters.
D L Moody once said, ““I firmly believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of selfishness and ambition and self-seeking and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will come and fill every corner of our hearts; but if we are full of pride and conceit, ambition and self-seeking, pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God. I also believe that many a man is praying to God to fill him, when he is full already with something else. Before we pray that God would fill us, I believe we ought to pray that He would empty us. There must be an emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned upside down, and everything that is contrary to God is turned out, then the Spirit will come…” Do you need to pray that God would empty you? I think I do!
This week, why not think about this quote by Billy Graham? “Only when we acknowledge our weakness and look to the Holy Spirit for the wisdom and the strength we need will God bless our efforts.”
“Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year. It brings to harvest all the loveliest flowers of the soul.” – Billy Graham. All you need is love!
Malcolm Muggeridge once said, “Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.” Are you tuning in to God’s message day by day?