… They shall call the people unto the mountain… – Deuteronomy 33:19, KJV To offer sacrifices of righteousness to God means to perform good works pleasing to God. Yes, choosing to rejoice in your work is a sacrifice of righteousness, a good work unto The Lord. But we are by no means supposed to stop… Continue reading God gave you the work. Use it as your mission field!
Category: Purpose
God is the best inheritance you can have.
Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the Lord is his inheritance, according as the Lord thy God promised him. – Deuteronomy 10:9, KJV Although it is not always the case, dedicating one’s life in service to The Lord often requires sacrificing earthly wealth. This is a hard thing to do, and… Continue reading God is the best inheritance you can have.
Be patient. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
And the Lord your God will clear out those nations before you, little by little; you may not consume them quickly, lest the beasts of the field increase among you. – Deuteronomy 7:22, Amplified Bible There will be times in your life when God will give you a tremendous vision. Like a movie playing in… Continue reading Be patient. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
God hates it when He resists you. But, sometimes, He just has to.
And the Angel of the Lord said to him, Why have you struck your donkey these three times? See, I came out to stand against and resist you, for your behavior is willfully obstinate and contrary before Me. – Numbers 22:32, Amplified Bible Have you ever been resisted by God? If you have, you know… Continue reading God hates it when He resists you. But, sometimes, He just has to.
God knows the training hurts, but hang in there. He’s got something important for you to do.
And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. – Joshua 6:2, KJV For the Christian, every wilderness wandering is preparation for our next work for God. Sometimes the wandering will be our fault, a result of our disobedience to… Continue reading God knows the training hurts, but hang in there. He’s got something important for you to do.
God gave you everything you need to enjoy the ride of life.
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. – Ephesians 4:11-12, KJV No matter how much life you have left to live, you can have an impact… Continue reading God gave you everything you need to enjoy the ride of life.
Stay close to God. You’ll be smarter for it.
That people may know skillful and godly Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight. – Proverbs 1:2, Amplified Bible In his book Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions, author Gary Klein detailed his findings after a decade-long study of how people make split-second decisions in high-pressure, high-stakes situations. Some… Continue reading Stay close to God. You’ll be smarter for it.
Sometimes, it’s better for others that you not get what you want.
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. – Mark 14:36, KJV Sometimes our prayers go unanswered, not because we have asked for a wrong thing or for a wrong reason, but because to get what we… Continue reading Sometimes, it’s better for others that you not get what you want.
When God’s advice and man’s advice conflict, go with what God says.
To reveal (unveil, disclose) His Son within me so that I might proclaim Him among the Gentiles (the non-Jewish world) as the glad tidings (Gospel), immediately I did not confer with flesh and blood [did not consult or counsel with any frail human being or communicate with anyone]. – Galatians 1:16, Amplified Bible Sam is… Continue reading When God’s advice and man’s advice conflict, go with what God says.
Bloom where you are planted.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. – Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV) In his book Up the Organization (published in 1970), former Avis Rent-A-Car CEO Robert Townsend wrote the following about excellence in the workplace:… Continue reading Bloom where you are planted.