They are "the word of Christ." I think that they will be all the sweeter to you if you realize that they speak to you of Christ, that He is the sum and substance of them, that they direct you to Christ. (Google image, The Word of God)
. . . Do you want wisdom with which to master yourself! "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." Do you need something to cheer a naturally sinking spirit? "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."
Do you wish for that which will calm an angry mind, a temper all too apt to be suddenly excited? "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." Are you in a calling where you are sorely tempted and do you long to know how to be kept from falling into sin? "Let the word of Christ in you richly."
Is your position a very difficult one? Are you scarcely able to balance the claims of different relationships? "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." Are you expecting to have a time of intense strain and trial such as you have never experienced before?
Prepare yourself for it by letting "the word of Christ dwell in you richly." It shall give you all manner of wisdom by which you shall be able to baffle even the subtlety of the old serpent himself!
[Taken from Herald of His Coming newspaper, July 2016, p. 7. Used by permission.]
Let's pray-
Father, remind us that the Scriptures are Your Word, which speaks to us of Christ, and that they direct us to You.
When we want wisdom to master ourselves and to cheer a naturally sinking spirit, help us let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly.At times we'll feel angry and suddenly agitated, we are sorely tempted to fall into sin with unkind words. May we allow the word of Christ to help us to give gracious words.
We expect some difficult situations coming up with the days ahead, which we feel scarcely able to handle, because of past intense strain and trial.
May we find that all manner of wisdom to baffle even the old serpent himself will be available to us to win these battles.
In the name of Jesus, we plead for Your help, Father. Amen.
Today's Bible verses-
Ecc. 2:26 (NKJV) "For God gives wisdom and
knowledge and joy to a man who is good in
His sight; but to the sinner He gives the work
of gathering and collecting, that he may give
to him who is good before God."
Ps. 90:12 (NKJV) "So teach us to number our
days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Eph. 4:29-32 (NKJV) "Let no corrupt communication
proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for
necessary edification, that it may impart grace to
the hearers. (v. 30) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit
of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of
redemption. (v. 31) Let all bitterness, wrath, anger,
clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you,
with all malice. (v. 32) And be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in
Christ also forgave you."
Ecc. 2:26 (NKJV) "For God gives wisdom and
knowledge and joy to a man who is good in
His sight; but to the sinner He gives the work
of gathering and collecting, that he may give
to him who is good before God."
Ps. 90:12 (NKJV) "So teach us to number our
days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Eph. 4:29-32 (NKJV) "Let no corrupt communication
proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for
necessary edification, that it may impart grace to
the hearers. (v. 30) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit
of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of
redemption. (v. 31) Let all bitterness, wrath, anger,
clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you,
with all malice. (v. 32) And be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in
Christ also forgave you."
Today's quote-
~ Amy Boucher Pye: "We can find peace knowing that as we listen to and obey Jesus, He forms a strong foundation for our lives. we can strengthen our love for him through reading the Bible, praying, and learning from other Christians. Then when we face the torrents of rain lashing against us—whether betrayal, pain, or disappointment—we can trust that our foundation is solid. Our Savior will provide the support we need."
Today's guest posts-
Cecil Stokes- "Several years ago, a good friend introduced me to the concept of choosing a “word for the year”—a word to live by. Sometimes it is a goal, a challenge, or even a one word mantra.
The idea sounded great to me. I prayed and asked God for my word for the year, and I clearly heard him say, “jump.” That’s a fun first word. Since I am a producer, I am constantly planning, and spontaneous is an ugly word to me. I interpreted jump to be the antithesis of planning. I vowed to say yes to as many offers as I was extended that year, to experience things I had never experienced, to jump at opportunities. What followed was one of the most memorable years of my life."
Beth Fortune- "Has the Christmas story become so familiar that you skim over the Scriptures, reciting them in your head as you read and then moving on to the festivities of the season?
I think we’re all guilty from time to time. But as I study the Jewish context in which the New Testament was written, I’m discovering God was in the details, and I’m seeing the account in a fresh new way . . . "
List of recent sermons of CFC ministers. CFC Potsdam church has a live service at 10 am Sunday's for shut-ins. If for some reason you can't make it to the church you usually attend, click on the above link, and still get fed!
Upcoming posts-
#111 Remember these Spiritual Realities
My Testimony of the Infilling
God's Work
The Art of Meditation
Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)
Upcoming posts-
25th- Tuesday's post by Dr. Wesley L. Duewel [Last one]
My Testimony of the Infilling
27th- Thursday's post by Jean Oathout
God's Work
29th- Saturday's post by Lee Forbes
The Art of Meditation
Jan. 1- Tuesday's re-post by James H. Cagle
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