When serious problems surround you on every side

King David faced many crisis in his life.  But none was as heart wrenching as the rebellion of his favorite son, Absalom.  David was forced to flee Jerusalem with a limited army.  In great sorrow mixed with memories of God's deliverance in the past, he penned Psalm 3.  What do you do when you are faced with serious problems on all side?  No job, no money, faltering health, erratic children?  It is just the time to discover the power of God's word.  This word is written to instruct us, comfort us and convict us in such situations.

The Spirit of God and the spirit of the world

"This God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God. Among human beings, who knows what pertains to a person except the spirit of the person that is within? Similarly, no one knows what pertains to God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the things freely given us by God. And we speak about them not with words taught by human wisdom, but with words taught by the Spirit, describing spiritual realities in spiritual terms. Now the natural person does not accept what pertains to the Spirit of God, for to him it is foolishness, and he cannot understand it, because it is judged spiritually. The spiritual person, however, can judge everything but is not subject to judgment by anyone." (1 Corinthians 2: 10 - 15)

There are two ways:  the broad way and the narrow way.  There are two spirits operating in the world:  the Spirit of God and the spirit of theworld.  The gift of discernment of spirits enables us to spot the best way, which is the narrow way that leads to God and life.  The narrow way is the will of God for us.  This will is excellent in all respects.

Antidote for worry about money

It is difficult to describe my reaction when I discovered Hebrews 13: 5 - 6.  I came by this scripture at a time when I needed it most.  I was worrying a lot about money.  Even today, I have a print out of it which I posted above my workstation area.  Whenever I tend to panic about money, I glance up to it and I am reassured.  Thank You Holy Spirit for the power of your word.

Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit

“So I can be proud, in Christ Jesus, of what I have done for God.  Of course I can dare to speak only of the things which Christ has done through me to win the allegiance of the gentiles, using what I have said and done, by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God.  (Romans 15: 17-19)

When we become completely surrendered to the Holy Spirit, He can transform our every word and action into the instrument of grace for the salvation of me.  Most Holy Spirit, lead me, guide me and use me.  Amen!

Spirit and Prayer

The Spirit helps us to love.
The Spirit helps us to be courageous in bearing witness to Jesus Christ.
The Spirit teaches us to pray.

No fear

Jesus strongly advises us not to be afraid

Have no anxiety at all

How good and gracious is the Lord who has provided all that we need. How do we experience the love of God. Through His gifts, precisely through his word and bread. Listen to the Good Shepherd urging us not to have any anxiety at all.

Seekfirst Jesus

Jesus promises that if we week first His kingdom and righteousness, then everything we need in life shall be ours. List to the Good Shepherd.