Glory
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How many of us have met people who identify as Christian, but their life doesn’t seem to comply? As we live life in the light of Jesus they seem uncomfortable with our commitment. I found myself in this position as I went through a ‘life redirection’ that God placed into my heart. I was on…
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Throughout the Old Testament (2 Kings specifically today) I see a trend in God’s people that continues to plague us. As we study, we see God ‘delivering’ those who don’t follow Him into the hands of His people. We see God ‘driving people out’ of lands He desires for His people. God’s provision in terms…
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We can never be too late. It’s intimidating to walk into a congregation of life-long church goers when you are still new to the word. You meet people who went to church camps and bible school and feel that there is too much catching up to do. Know that you were called when the Lord…
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2 Peter 1:7-9 As God works in your life and changes your heart to resemble His Spirit and not the darkness of the earth, your goodness will flow from you. All good comes from God. (3 John 1:11) Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil…
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2 Peter 1:7-9 Faith is the initial step to salvation. Faith that Jesus died in your place as a sacrifice to God for your sin. Faith that He rose from the grave and was seated at the right hand of God. Faith that Jesus will return at the end of this time to bring the…
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Believers are meant to be the light for the world, an example of the power found in God’s grace and guidance. People see believers and their focus falls on those times where the faith and obedience of the believer falls short of holy. They use these moments as opportunities to point out their perceived fallibility…
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The world is drifting toward self-focus. Between cameras on the front of phones, an actual name for a self-portrait (selfie), and a stick that allows for better self-portraits; the world falls deeper into inward focus. The more we give to God the closer we are to Him. The giving doesn’t include the material things of…
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Conclusion These laws can shed light on God’s desire for us today. We can become closer to Him as we identify His character through His instruction. We can function well in this darkened world by walking in His light. We can be noticeably set apart as we follow the lead of the Creator. God used…
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Created Relationship/ Brought Attention to Him God’s greatest desire if for this world to turn to Him in all of His Glory as: Creator, Sustainer, Protector, Provider. People then, just like now, like to take credit where God has been at work. God made His laws to continually guide His people back to Him. He…
