Tag: Word of God
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Do You Believe What God Has Said?
James 2:23 “Abraham believed God” The Bible tells us that Abraham believed God. Of course, like many people, Abraham believed there WAS a God. He also, again like many people, believed certain things ABOUT God. But what set Abraham apart from the crowd, even the so-called “believing” crowd, was that he actually believed what God…
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A Closer Look
Foot of a housefly Needle and thread Colossians 2:8 “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” Have you ever noticed the difference between natural and man-made things as you look at them close-up? As you look…
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Active Listening
James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” Have you ever heard the term “active listening?” If you do an internet search, you’ll see much about it. One website described it this way, “Active listening is a helpful skill for any worker to develop. It helps you truly understand what…
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Swift to Hear
James 1:19-21 “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” One…
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The God-given Mirror
Colossians 2:6-7 “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him . . . abounding in thanksgiving.” One of the metaphors the Word of God uses for itself is a mirror. In James 1:23-24 it says, “For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a…
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Do you know what God has spoken?
2 Samuel 7:25 “And now, O Lord God, confirm forever the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house, and do as you have spoken.” How’s your reading comprehension? Do you remember those exams from high school that were used to test it? I never really liked those tests, because my thoughts could…
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Are you sitting down?
2 Samuel 7:18-19 “Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and said, ‘Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?’” Have you ever had someone ask you before they told you what they had to say, “Are you sitting down?” If you have, you know that…
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David’s Song
2 Samuel 22:31 “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” I am thankful for those Christians who have been through very great trials and have come out the other side magnifying and praising God. Those are the people…
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The Source of Wisdom
Hebrews 13:22 “I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.” One of the characteristics about spiritual truth is that it can be hard to hear. Often, it rubs against the grain. We think we’re doing just well, thank you, and then we hear something from the…
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It’s Personal
Hebrews 13:5 “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” When you read the Bible, do you take note of…
To Encourage You 