Posted on 08/01/2013 8:08:20 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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When a local bookstore rearranged its shelves, I noticed an increase in the number of titles relating to sorcery and witchcraft. In fact, the religion section had become a virtual standoff between light and darkness. Christian titles flanked one side of the aisle, while roughly the same number of occult books lined the other side.
Sometimes we may think of God and Satan in the same way I thought of the books in that bookstore. We see them as opposing but equal forces with the same unlimited power. However, God is God and Satan is not. God is stronger than any force of darkness. He does what He pleases (Ps. 135:6), while Satans power is limited to what God allows. When Satan supposed that misfortune would make Job curse God, God told Satan, Behold, all that [Job] has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person (Job 1:12). Satan had to play by Gods rules.
Because God is in charge over everything, as Christs followers we dont need to be paralyzed by fear of Satans power over our lives or the lives of the believers around us. He tempts us and tries to influence us, but the Bible assures us, He who is in [us] is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Read: 1 John 4:1-6
“God gives by promise that we may take by faith.”
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Faith ... to believe by faith ...
... Like the Apostles asking Jesus to “increase our faith” ...
If we have the faith of a child ... WOW!
Praise the LORD!
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Happy Gratituesday to You!
I am grateful for my FRiends, my family, and my dog Lynn-dah!
:-)
Indeed..My family and kitties, too
Kitties and I had to finally give up on seeing the raccoon and her babies last night..We all slept in late today!
Our Furry Friends are very special!
I am also grateful for the FRiends at Amy’s Place.
A Maxine Cartoon I ran across recently says:
“Honk if you love Jesus...Text while driving if you want to meet him. “
Maxine is pictured looking out of her driver’s side window with her white doggie peering over her shoulder.
I love Maxine.
You find the prettiest graphics, Jaidyn..Thank you!
(((HUGS)))
Thank you. Inspirational graphics have a way of speaking to all of us. Yorkie is my inspiration.
They do indeed ..and Yorkie posts such wonderful ones for us, too..
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 |
Beautiful Iris and scripture.Amen
Thank you, LUV.
We are at 99..Flirting with the 100 mark.
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Have a lovely evening.
Thank you, Megs! We got up to a bit over 100 before thunderstorms in the area cooled it down to the mid-80s. We didn’t get any of the rain at our house but the cooler temps were very welcome! :)
Green eyed monster is active here..Seriously..I am so glad you have this cooling break!
;o)
LOL! It feels really nice for a change! Back up to the triple-digits tomorrow, though. Ugh!
Last summer, our church invited a young man to join the staff. As Caleb shared how he grew up in Costa Rica while his family was serving Christ there, he reflected on the words of 2 Timothy 3:14-17. From his childhood, he reminisced, he had known the Bible. His mother and father had taught him the truths of the Scriptures that were able to make [him] wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus (v.15). He acknowledged that his preparation to be a pastor had begun when he was still a child.
Our congregation had the opportunity to meet his family in Costa Rica via a video-conferencing call. Calebs dad challenged his son using the words of Jesus about Himself in Mark 10:45. He said, Caleb, remember our family motto, We are here to serve, not to be served. It was easy to understand how this young man had developed his maturity of faith.
The children God has entrusted to us are precious gifts. A good foundation will help them to develop into mature believers who are complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:17). With Gods help we can pass on the baton of faith to future generations. What a great privilege to be servants like Jesus.
Read: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
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