WISE WORSHIP
“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. ” – Romans 12:1 (AMP) Wisdom begins with basing our lives on reality. “The fear […]
WHERE WISDOM BEGINS
“The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence], And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.” – Proverbs 9:10 (AMP) We’re uncomfortable with the idea of fearing God. […]
PRAYERS ANSWERED, BUT NOT GOD’S WILL (8)
“Take the rod; and you and your brother Aaron assemble the congregation and speak to the rock in front of them, so that it will pour out its water. In this way you shall bring water for them out of the rock and let the congregation and their livestock drink [fresh water].” Then Moses raised […]
PRAYERS ANSWERED, BUT NOT GOD’S WILL (7)
“Then Samson called to the Lord and said, “O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me just this one time, O God, and let me take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes.” And Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” And he stretched out with all his might [collapsing the […]
PRAYERS ANSWERED, BUT NOT GOD’S WILL (5)
“And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, [42] saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup [of divine wrath] from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.”– Luke 22:41-42 (AMP) Jesus Christ had lived well according to the will and mandate of God and […]
PRAYERS ANSWERED, BUT NOT GOD’S WILL (4)
“When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death; but [on the contrary it is] for the glory and honor of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” – John 11:4 (AMP) Brother Lazarus was a dear brother to Mary and Martha who were followers of […]
PRAYERS ANSWERED, BUT NOT GOD’S WILL (3)
“So Sarai said to Abram, “See here, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. I am asking you to go in to [the bed of] my maid [so that she may bear you a child]; perhaps I will obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to Sarai and did as she said.” – Genesis […]
PRAYER ANSWERED, BUT NOT GOD’S WILL (2)
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4 (AMP) “Oh Lord, you have said in Your word that you will grant the desires and secret petitions of my heart and in light of this, you have to answer me speedily. Brother […]
PRAYERS ANSWERED, BUT NOT GOD’S WILL (1)
“Therefore speak to them, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Everyone of the house of Israel who sets up his idols in his heart, and puts before him what causes him to stumble into iniquity, and then comes to the prophet, I the Lord will answer him who comes, according to the […]
THE SEVEN “I AM” (7)
“I AM THE VINE; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 (AMP) No branch of a tree survives without being firmly attached to the trunk either by growing […]