The Psalmist looked to the heavens with a fascination toward God and exclaimed, "The heavens proclaim the glory of God" (Psalm 19:1) and also asks, "What are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?" (Psalm 8:4). - Fascinated With God.
Perhaps one of the most powerful passages of scripture regarding the love of God is found in Romans 8:38-39 where Paul itemizes all the things which CANNOT separate us from God's Love. - The God Who Stays.
In Him We Live And Move And Have Our Being (Karla Orgel)
Have you ever had "Why God?" questions? Many times it involves why bad things happen to good people. There was a wonderful man named Stephen who was full of wisdom and the Holy Spirit. He performed miracles and signs and debated the scriptures with such clarity that his enemies couldn't answer him. So what did they do? They lied about Stephen and stoned him to death (Acts 6-7). How could God let that happen? - Asking God "Why?".
The Bible refers to us as "God's Workmanship" and tells us that we're here to do the "good works" that God has called us to do (Ephesians 2:10) - Answering God's Call.
Jesus told His disciples to have faith in God! We see many examples throughout the scriptures of people who boldly took God at His Word and didn't give up. - Fresh Faith.
The Bible refers to Satan as the "Accuser of the Brethren". In fact, he accuses us before God day and night (Revelation 12:10-11). However, the Bible also asks us this question through the Apostle Paul, "Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns?" Do you realize that you can experience condemnation from the "Accuser of the Brethren" while you're trying to live for God? - Demonic Condemnation - You're Doing Better Than You Think!
Jesus gives an invitation to rest for anyone who is weary or is experiencing heaviness from the cares of life (Matthew 11:28-30). - An Invitation To Rest.
Jesus prepared His disciples for an event was about to take place. The Holy Spirit was going to live in them in such a profound way that would shake-up their spiritual atmosphere! - The Culture of the Spirit.
The scripture teaches the believer to "be filled with the Holy Spirit". We need regular fillings of the Holy Spirit in much the same way we need to continually fill our cars with gas. - Fill It Up!
Jesus told His disciples that it was better for them that He goes away so that He could send them the Comforter. He said that when the Holy Spirit came that they would never be alone again...that He would be with them forever! - Walking With The Holy Spirit.
The Word of God exhorts us to "keep our heart with all diligence" (Proverbs 4:23). Let's look at what it means to do that.- Diligently Protecting Your Heart.
