Let us read the Bible regularly, daily, and with fervent prayer, and become familiar with its contents. Let us receive nothing, believe nothing, follow nothing, which is not in the Bible, nor can be proved by the Bible. Let our rule of faith, our touch-stone of all teaching, be the written Word of God. Exodus 24:3 Moses went and told the people all the LORD’s words and legal decisions. Then all the people answered with one voice, “We will do everything the LORD has told us to do.” Psalm 119:160 There is nothing but truth in your word, and all of your righteous regulations endure forever. Deuteronomy 17:19 He must keep it with him and read it his entire life. He will learn to fear the LORD his God and faithfully obey everything found in these teachings and laws.
LET US READ THE BIBLE REGULARLY, AND WE MUST PRAY REGULARLY. WE MUST LEARN THE WORD OF GOD. WE CAN’T STAND ON A WORD THAT WE DON’T KNOW. WE MUST KNOW THE WORD OF GOD. WE CAN’T HAVE FAITH IN A GOD THAT WE DON’T KNOW. WE MUST GET TO KNOW GOD. STUDY THE WORD OF GOD.
1 John 4:10 This is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the payment for our sins. Galatians 6:14 But it’s unthinkable that I could ever brag about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. By his cross my relationship to the world and its relationship to me have been crucified. 1 John 2:2 He is the payment for our sins, and not only for our sins, but also for the sins of the whole world. Let us serve him faithfully as our Master. Let us obey Him loyally as our King. Let us study His teaching as our Prophet. Let us walk diligently after Him as our Example. Let us look anxiously for Him as our coming Redeemer of body as well as soul. But above all, let us prize Him as our sacrifice, and rest our whole weight on His death as an atonement for sin. Let His blood be more precious in our eyes every year we live. Whatever else we glory in about Christ, let us glory above all things in His cross.
ALLOW THIS WORD FROM GOD TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
Mark 4:38–41 But he was sleeping on a cushion in the back of the boat. So they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to die?” Then he got up, ordered the wind to stop, and said to the sea, “Be still, absolutely still!” The wind stopped blowing, and the sea became very calm. He asked them, “Why are you such cowards? Don’t you have any faith yet?” They were overcome with fear and asked each other, “Who is this man? Even the wind and the sea obey him!” Matthew 8:25–26 So they woke him up, saying, “Lord! Save us! We’re going to die!” Jesus said to them, “Why do you cowards have so little faith?” Then he got up, gave an order to the wind and the sea, and the sea became very calm. Contend to the death for the truth, that no man is a true Christian who is not converted, and is not a holy man. But allow that a man may be converted, have a new heart, and be a holy man, and yet be liable to infirmity, doubts, and fears.
BE CAREFUL HOW YOU JUDGE PEOPLE. REMEMBER THERE ARE NO PERFECT CHRISTIANS, WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS.
Exodus 16:8 “Your complaints are not against us but against the Lord.” The Israelites’ grumbling about food wasn’t just venting—it was seen as a lack of faith in God’s provision. Numbers 11:1 “Now when the people complained, it displeased the Lord… and the fire of the Lord burned among them.” Complaining provoked God’s anger because it reflected ingratitude and rebellion. Philippians 2:14-15 “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless… children of God… among whom you shine as lights in the world.” A complaint-free life is a powerful witness in a world full of negativity. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Gratitude is the antidote to a complaining spirit.
STOP THE COMPLAINING, AND START THANKING GOD FOR ALL THE GOOD HE HAS DONE, IS DOING, AND WILL DO IN YOUR LIFE.
GOD’S MERCY 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever. Lamentations 3:23 It is new every morning. His faithfulness is great. Luke 1:78 A new day will dawn on us from above because our God is loving and merciful. Psalm 86:5 You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, full of mercy toward everyone who calls out to you. Psalm 62:12 Mercy belongs to you, O Lord. You reward a person based on what he has done.” Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully.” Luke 6:36 “Be merciful as your Father is merciful.” LET US THANK GOD FOR HIS MERCY. OUR GOD IS WORTHY OF THANKS. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
Romans 8:31 says, “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” The “things” that Paul is referring to, are the truths he has just finished presenting about the gospel. What should we say about the fact that, “all things work together for the good of those who love” (8:28)? What should we say about the fact that, “the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness” (v. 26)? We should find strength! We should say that if all these things are true, which they are, then we have nothing to fear, because there is nothing and no one that could overcome our God. Paul’s rhetorical question invites reflection on everything he’s just said in Romans 8—especially the promises of no condemnation (verse 1), adoption as children of God, and the unshakable love of Christ. “These things” refers to the trials, sufferings, and spiritual truths Paul has outlined. Despite hardship, believers are secure in God’s love and purpose. “If God is for us” isn’t a conditional “if”—it’s more like saying “since God is for us.” It affirms that God actively supports, defends, and loves His people. “Who can be against us?” doesn’t mean we’ll never face opposition. It means no adversary can ultimately prevail when God is on our side. This is the source of strength for every believer in Christ. Because Christ died for you; because the Holy Spirit is inside of You; because God loves you, you have no reason to fear. When you feel weak, remember that God is strong. When you feel attacked, remember your protector is invincible. When you feel doubtful, remember that God has given you every assurance. If you have God on your side, no one else stands a chance.
1 CRONICLES12:17 David went out before them and declared to them, “If you have come to me with peaceful intent, to support me, my attitude will be one with yours, but if [you have come] to betray me to my foes when there is no violence in my hands, may the God of our ancestors see and punish.” Proverbs 14:15 “The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.” James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God… and it will be given to you.” Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” Ephesians 5:15 “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise.” Proverbs 4:26 “Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.” Deuteronomy 4:9 “Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely…”
ALLOW THIS WORD FROM GOD TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
John 17:15 I’m not asking you to take them out of the world but to protect them from the evil one. Matthew 6:13 Don’t allow us to be tempted. Instead, rescue us from the evil one. Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God’s people. Colossians 4:2 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
WE MUST STRENGTHEN OUR PRAYER LIFE. LET US NOT ONLY PRAY TO GOD WHEN WE NEED SOMETHING, PRAY TO GOD WHEN ALL IS WELL ALSO, AND DON’T JUST PRAY FOR YOURSELF, PRAY FOR OTHERS. IT IS TIME NOW TO DEVELOP YOUR PRAYER LIFE. PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!
1 John 2:6 Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived. John 13:15 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” 1 Peter 2:21 “Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” Luke 6:40 A student is no better than his teacher. But everyone who is well-trained will be like his teacher.
LET US STRIVE TO BE LIKE CHRIST. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
Deuteronomy 4:40 Obey his laws and commands which I’m giving you today. Then things will go well for you and your descendants. You will live for a long time in the land. The LORD your God is giving you the land for as long as you live. 1 Timothy 6:6 A godly life brings huge profits to people who are content with what they have. Isaiah 3:10 Tell the righteous that blessings will come to them. They will taste the fruit of their labor. Proverbs 13:21 “Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.” Jeremiah 7:23 “Obey my voice… that it may be well with you.”
ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE. LIVE GODLY AND BE BLESSED BY GOD.
