The Poison Within

Charles Spurgeon is believed to have said, our unwillingness to forgive someone for the wrong they have done to us or someone we love is equivalent to drinking poison and hoping the other person dies. Beloved, there is simply no winner in this situation. Forgive, so that you can be forgiven and walk with the freedom that obeying God's Word can provide. Amen

“‘And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment].

For if you forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others [nurturing your hurt and anger with the result that it interferes with your relationship with God], then your Father will not forgive your trespasses.” MATTHEW‬ ‭6:12, 14-15‬ ‭AMP‬‬

A Healthy Spirit Doesn't Happen by Accident

People take supplements because they know that the food they eat on a regular basis does not contain all they need to be their healthiest selves. Beloved, if the only time you sit at God's table is on Sunday you cannot and will never be your healthiest self. You need bible study and the teaching of the word throughout the week to help you stay the course. 

Having a hard time making this happen? Change what your tuned in to on the drive. Moody (90.1) provides an excellent source of solid biblical food. Another way to access great spiritual food is to utilize the podcast app on your phone. Many men and women of God have used this app to make their weekly sermons available to the general public. Some of my favorite heralds are Treadured Truth by James Ford, The Urban Alternative by Tony Evans, Living a Legacy by Crawford Lorrits, and Summit Life with J. D. Greear. And last but not least, read your bible and ask God to help you with your understanding. However, if you are overwhelmed by this task, the Bible app has many great short bible study series to help you approach this task in a more systematic way.

Remember remember your ability to apply the Word of truth to your life is your responsibility. And this is one that should never be left as the sole responsibility of those with a title and a formal call to do so. Beloved that is why we, and not just our teachers, are encouraged to..."be diligent to present yourself (ourselves) approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." ‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭2:15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Until next time....

When We Let Our Light Shine

Moses in Genesis 3:3 was intrigued by a bush that was on fire and not consumed. Beloved, if you would just allow the Lord to have His way in your life, the fire within you would also piqued the interest of those around you. They too will turn aside and seek to know more about this great wonder before them. 

Therefore, I beseech you my brethren, to..."Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.” MATTHEW 5:16 AMP