But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. – Jonah 1:3, KJV Let’s… Continue reading Even from the depths of sin, God can restore you and use you.
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It’s not about you.
Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves]. Philippians 2:3,… Continue reading It’s not about you.
Obedience is the very best thing to show that you believe.
And Abraham took Ishmael his son and all who were born in his house and all who were bought with his money, every male among [those] of Abraham’s house, and circumcised [them] the very same day, as God had said to him. – Genesis 17:23, Amplified Bible Not long ago I read the autobiography of… Continue reading Obedience is the very best thing to show that you believe.
Seize the moment; seize the day.
For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2, KJV Procrastination is of the Devil. It is a tool he uses expertly to tear down the body… Continue reading Seize the moment; seize the day.
(Ant University: Part 4) If you go it alone, don’t expect to get very far.
I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me. Numbers 11:14, KJV According to Wikipedia, “Complex nests are built by many ants…Weaver ant (Oecophylla spp.) workers build nests in trees by attaching leaves together, first pulling them together with bridges of workers and then inducing their larvae… Continue reading (Ant University: Part 4) If you go it alone, don’t expect to get very far.
(Ant University: Part 3) Teach others about God. Both you and they will benefit.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:19, KJV According to Wikipedia, “…ants may be the only group apart from mammals where interactive teaching has been observed. A knowledgeable forager of Temnothorax albipennis leads a naive nest-mate… Continue reading (Ant University: Part 3) Teach others about God. Both you and they will benefit.
(Ant University: Part 2) Someone told you about God. Now return the favor; tell others.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30, KJV According to Wikipedia, “Ants use pheromones for more than just making trails. A crushed ant emits an alarm pheromone that sends nearby ants into an attack frenzy and attracts more ants from further away.” In… Continue reading (Ant University: Part 2) Someone told you about God. Now return the favor; tell others.
Live excellently, one day at a time.
Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little… Continue reading Live excellently, one day at a time.
Stand in the gap and defend what is God’s.
But the hand of Ahikam son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah… Jeremiah 26:24a, Amplified Bible There he was, surrounded by an angry mob of accusers. The court was ablaze with activity as people of all ages and of all walks of life shuffled about for a good spot to see the proceedings. The religious leaders… Continue reading Stand in the gap and defend what is God’s.