Psalm 103:8–14 The LORD is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive. He will not always accuse us of wrong or be angry ⸤with us⸥ forever. He has not treated us as we deserve for our sins or paid us back for our wrongs. As high as the heavens are above the earth— that is how vast his mercy is toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west— that is how far he has removed our rebellious acts from himself. As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him. He certainly knows what we are made of. He bears in mind that we are dust.
GOD’S POWER IS RELEASED THROUGH FAITH . Matthew 17:20 GW [20] He told them, “Because you have so little faith. I can guarantee this truth: If your faith is the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Mark 9:23 GW [23] Jesus said to him, “As far as possibilities go, everything is possible for the person who believes. James 1:6-7 GW [6] When you ask for something, don’t have any doubts. A person who has doubts is like a wave that is blown by the wind and tossed by the sea. [7] A person who has doubts shouldn’t expect to receive anything from the Lord.
WE MUST HAVE FAITH IN GOD. OBEY, TRUST, BELEIVE, AND RECEIVE.
Forgiveness is essential in living like Christ. Jesus taught us to forgive those who wrong us, just as He offers us forgiveness for our mistakes. This can be tough, especially when we feel hurt or betrayed. Yet, holding onto grudges can weigh us down, preventing us from experiencing the fullness of His grace. When we let go and forgive, we are free to move forward in love and peace. It’s a beautiful act that not only heals our hearts but also reflects Christ’s love to those around us. We should aspire to be quick to forgive, mirroring the divine compassion that Jesus showed us during His earthly ministry. “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:14-15 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
LET US NOT HOLD GRUDGES BUT LET US FORGIVE OTHERS.
James 4:8 (NIV) – “Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” Psalm 145:18 (NKJV) – “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV) – “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” John 15:5 (KJV) – “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NKJV) – “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually.” Proverbs 8:17 (Holman) – “I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me.” 2 Chronicles 15:2 (NLT) – “The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.”
SELF-CHECK: WHAT ARE YOU SEEKING? WHO ARE YOU SEEKING? LET US SEEK GOD, LET US STRIVE TO BE CLOSE TO GOD. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
1 Chronicles 29:11–12 Greatness, power, splendor, glory, and majesty are yours, LORD, because everything in heaven and on earth is yours. The kingdom is yours, LORD, and you are honored as head of all things. Riches and honor are in front of you. You rule everything. You hold power and strength in your hands, and you can make anyone great and strong. Psalm 89:11 The heavens are yours. The earth is also yours. You made the world and everything in it. -James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” Philippians 4:19 “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord And whose trust is the Lord.” LET US NOT FORGET THAT ALL GOOD IN OUR LIFE COMES FROM THE GOD. ALL BLESSINGS COMES FROM GOD.
TAKE A MOMENT AND THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE AND REFLECT ON ALL THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU. NOW THANK HIM!!! GLOOORRRY!!! OUR GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Galatians 6:1–2 Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted. Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings.
1 Peter 3:8–9 Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble. Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.
Romans 15:1So those of us who have a strong ⸤faith⸥ must be patient with the weaknesses of those whose ⸤faith⸥ is not so strong. We must not think only of ourselves.
ALLOW THIS WORD OF GOD TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
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Matthew 21:21–22 Jesus answered them, “I can guarantee this truth: If you have faith and do not doubt, you will be able to do what I did to the fig tree. You could also say to this mountain, ‘Be uprooted and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Mark 11:22–24 Jesus said to them, “Have faith in God! I can guarantee this truth: This is what will be done for someone who doesn’t doubt but believes what he says will happen: He can say to this mountain, ‘Be uprooted and thrown into the sea,’ and it will be done for him. That’s why I tell you to have faith that you have already received whatever you pray for, and it will be yours. James 1:5–7 If any of you needs wisdom to know what you should do, you should ask God, and he will give it to you. God is generous to everyone and doesn’t find fault with them. When you ask for something, don’t have any doubts. A person who has doubts is like a wave that is blown by the wind and tossed by the sea. A person who has doubts shouldn’t expect to receive anything from the Lord.
GOD MAKES IT VERY CLEAR THAT IF WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE FROM HIM, WE MUST HAVE FAITH IN HIM.
Exodus 23:25–26 You must serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your food and water. I will take away all sickness from among you. No woman in your land will miscarry or be unable to have children. I will let you live a normal life span. Exodus 15:26 He said, “If you will listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what he considers right, if you pay attention to his commands and obey all his laws, I will never make you suffer any of the diseases I made the Egyptians suffer, because I am the LORD, who heals you.” Deuteronomy 7:15 The LORD will keep you from having any kind of illness. He will not strike you with any of the terrible diseases you experienced in Egypt. Instead, he will strike all those who hate you. Ephesians 6:2-3 “Honor your father and mother that everything may go well for you, and you may have a long life on earth.” This is an important commandment with a promise.
OUR GOD TEACHES US HOW TO LIVE OUR LIFE IN A WAY THAT WILL CAUSE HIM TO BLESS US WITH GOOD HEALTH AND LONG LIFE.
WE MUST FORGIVE OTHERS Forgiveness is essential in living like Christ. Jesus taught us to forgive those who wrong us, just as He offers us forgiveness for our mistakes. This can be tough, especially when we feel hurt or betrayed. Yet, holding onto grudges can weigh us down, preventing us from experiencing the fullness of His grace. When we let go and forgive, we are free to move forward in love and peace. It’s a beautiful act that not only heals our hearts but also reflects Christ’s love to those around us. We should aspire to be quick to forgive, mirroring the divine compassion that Jesus showed us during His earthly ministry. “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:14-15 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13 LET US NOT HOLD GRUDGES, BUT LET US FORGIVE OTHERS. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
