THE WORD OF GOD TEACHES US ABOUT POWER Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com One reason why God saves men is “that he might make his mighty power to be known,” Psa. 106:8. The heavens are the work of His fingers, Psa. 8:3, but our salvation required the baring of the right arm of His power, Isa. 52:10; 53:1. Christ promised power to His followers in His last words before the ascension, Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8. The prayers of Paul exhibit a deep desire that believers might know this power, Eph. 3:16. It is seen not only in great works, but also in patience and longsuffering with joyfulness, Col. 1:11. God’s power was manifested in the preaching of the apostles, Col. 1:27–29; 1 Thess. 1:5. Power belonged to God in OT days, Psa. 62:11, was given to Jesus Christ, Matt. 28:18, and He passed it on to believers, Acts 1:8. Christians today receive power through feeding on the Word of God, Acts 6:4, 8, contr. Lev. 26:14, 37; and in answer to prayer and supplication, Gen. 32:28; Hos. 12:4; Phil. 3:10. God’s strength is given to those who wait upon Him, Isa. 40:29–31, in recognition of their own weakness, 2 Cor. 12:9. The remarkable revelation is given in Eph. 3:20 that God is able to do far more than we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. This is intended to be normal Christian experience, enabling believers to sing of it from day to day, Psa. 59:16. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS QUICK REFRESHER. PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
GOD’S WORD TO US 2 Corinthians 9:8 EASY God is able to give you more than you need of every good thing. You will always have everything that you need for yourselves. Also, you will be able to do many good things to help other people. GOD IS OUR PROVIDER. LIVE GODLY AND BE BLESSED BY GOD. Isaiah 3:10-11 GW Tell the righteous that blessings will come to them. They will taste the fruit of their labor. How horrible it will be for the wicked! Disaster will strike them. What they have done will be done to them. LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE AND BE BLESSED BY GOD. ALLOW THESE TWO VERSES TO BE A GUIDE TO YOUR LIFE. THINK ABOUT IT. Jeremiah 17:5 GW “This is what the Lord says: Cursed is the person who trusts humans, who makes flesh and blood his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord . Jeremiah 17:7 GW Blessed is the person who trusts the Lord . The Lord will be his confidence. DO NOT LIVE YOUR LIFE IN A MANNER THAT WILL CAUSE YOUR LIFE TO BE CURSED. LIVE YOUR LIFE IN A MANNER THAT WILL CAUSE GOD TO WANT TO BLESS YOU. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE. THANK GOD YOU HAVE A HOME TO GO TO, YOU HAVE FOOD TO EAT, YOU HAVE WARM CLOTHES TO WEAR. SOME ARE HOMELESS, SOME HAVE NO FOOD, OR WARM CLOTHES. REMEMBER THEY CAN’T EAT YOUR PRAYER, REMEMBER YOUR PRAYER DON’T GIVE THEM INSTANT SHELTER. REMEMBER YOUR PRAYER DON’T KEEP THEM WARM. BE A BLESSING, PURCHASE A FEW STOCKING CAPS, WARM SOCKS, LONG JOHNS, PAY FOR LUNCH FOR SOMEONE THAT IS IN NEED. BE PREPARED TO BE A BLESSING DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A BLESSING. BE ONE OF GOD’S LOOKOUTS LOOKING TO BE A BLESSING. BE SURE TO TAKE TIME TO TALK TO THEM, SHOWING THEM LOVE, AND MAKE SURE THEY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS GOD THAT BLESSING THEM NOT YOU. AS WE BLESS OTHERS GOD BLESSES US. REMEMBER WE CAN NEVER OUT GIVE GOD. ALL GLORY GOES TO GOD. GOD AND I THANK YOU FOR BEING A BLESSING. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
JESUS WARNS AGAINST BLASPHEMING THE HOLY SPIRIT Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com Matt 12:31–32 31So I can guarantee that people will be forgiven for any sin or cursing However, cursing the Spirit will not be forgiven. 32Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven in this world or the next. Mark 3:28–30 28“I can guarantee this truth: People will be forgiven for any sin or curse. 29But whoever curses the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. He is guilty of an everlasting sin.” 30Jesus said this because the experts in Moses’ Teachings had said that he had an evil spirit. FOOD FOR THOUGHT PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
LORD’S SUPPER All who accept the invitation to the gospel supper, Luke 14:15–24 are sure to be present at the marriage supper of the Lamb, Rev. 19:7–9, and they have the privilege of enjoying the Lord’s Supper in the meantime, 1 Cor. 11:23–29. At this communion service, they participate in a present activity which commemorates a past event and looks forward to a future consummation. It is a feast of love, a memorial of faith, a prophecy of hope. Believers meditate on a crucified Saviour’s love, a living Saviour’s intercession, and a coming Saviour’s glory. The Lord’s Supper has its roots in Ex. 12:1–11, for it is Christ our passover who is sacrificed for us, 1 Cor. 5:7. On the night the blood of the passover lamb was shed, the people of Israel inaugurated a feast so they would afterward remember that they were saved by blood, as they enjoyed present fellowship and received strength for the wilderness journey ahead. Believers take the cup of remission, Matt. 26:28, the cup of remembrance, Luke 22:19; the cup of the Lord’s return, 1 Cor. 11:26. The table is prepared in the presence of their enemies, Psa. 23:5. Demons behold and tremble, Jas. 2:19. As Christians experience the Lord’s presence, Matt. 18:20, their eyes affect their hearts, Lam. 3:51. As they are reassured of His love, they receive new strength. FOOD FOR THOUGHT. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS QUICK REFRESHER. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
OUR GOD SPEAKS TO US ABOUT LYING Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. 1 Peter 3:10-11 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.” Mark 7:20-23 He went on: “What comes out of a person is what defiles them. For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and defile a person.” Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. 1 John 1:6 GW If we say, “We have a relationship with God” and yet live in the dark, we’re lying. We aren’t being truthful. Proverbs 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. A GREAT NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT CLAIM TO BE SO CHRISTLIKE, AND CLAIM TO BE SO HOLY NEED STOP CHECKING OTHER PEOPLE, AND TAKE TIME TO CHECK THEIRSELF. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
