GOD TEACHES US ABOUT DESIRES OF OUR HEART Psalm 37:4 ESV Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:5 ESV Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. Matthew 6:33 ESV But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Romans 8:28 ESV And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Matthew 7:8 ESV For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
TIME WITH GOD Matthew 4:2-4 Jesus did not eat anything for 40 days and 40 nights. At the end of that time, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” Jesus answered, “Scripture says, ‘A person cannot live on bread alone but on every word that God speaks.’” What should the believer learn about fasting from the Lord’s experience? Jesus fasted for forty days. He was facing an important and critical moment in His life; the weight was pressing in upon Him. He needed special preparation. Therefore, He separated Himself from the world; He got alone with God. He was so sincere and intense that He even separated Himself from food. How often do believers miss out because they are not sincere and intense enough to put time with God before all else, even before food? How much more could be done if believers sought God with the same intensity? How much more growth and ministry could be gained? AS THIS APPLIED TO GOD, THIS ALSO APPLIES TO US. THERE COME TIMES IN OUR LIFE WHEN WE NEED TO SEPERATE OURSELVES FROM FOOD, FROM PEOPLE, FROM THINGS OF THE WORLD AND PUT GOD FIRST BEFORE EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE, AND GO INTO THAT ONE-ON-ONE PRESENCE WITH GOD, BECAUSE GOD IS OUR STRENGTH, GOD IS OUR HEALER, GOD IS OUR JOY AND GOD IS OUR EVERYTHING GOOD. OUR LIFE IS IN GOD’S HANDS. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
DON’T BECOME DISTRACTED, AND DON’T GIVE UP Hebrews 12:1–3 Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⸤of faith⸥, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up. 1 Corinthians 15:58 So, then, brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation ⸤of your faith⸥. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT THE LOVE OF GOD 1 John 4:16 We have known and believed that God loves us. God is love. Those who live in God’s love live in God, and God lives in them. John 15:10 If you obey my commandments, you will live in my love. I have obeyed my Father’s commandments, and in that way I live in his love. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to me in a faraway place and said, “I love you with an everlasting love. So I will continue to show you my kindness. 1 John 3:1Consider this: The Father has given us his love. He loves us so much that we are actually called God’s dear children. And that’s what we are. For this reason the world doesn’t recognize us, and it didn’t recognize him either. Ephesians 2:4-5 But God is rich in mercy because of his great love for us. We were dead because of our failures, but he made us alive together with Christ. (It is God’s kindness that saved you.) OUR GOD LOVES US. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO US ABOUT BELIEVERS Believers should: Persevere in. Psalm 86:12 I will give thanks to you with all my heart, O Lord my God. I will honor you forever Resolve on. Psalm 118:28–29 You are my God, and I give thanks to you. My God, I honor you highly. Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever. Unite in. Psalm 34:3 Praise the LORD’s greatness with me. Let us highly honor his name together. Romans 15:6 Then, having the same goal, you will praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. IF WE CLAIM TO BE A BELIEVER LET US LIVE AS BELIEVERS SHOULD LIVE. LET US PRAISE GOD, GIVE GOD THANKS, AND HONOR OUR GOD. LET US LIFT OUR GOD UP NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE, OR WHO WE ARE AROUND. LET US NOT BE ASHAMED OF OUR GOD, BUT LET US BE PROUD OF OUR GOD, GLOOORRRY!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO US ABOUT GLORIFYING GOD Accomplished by: Bringing forth fruits of righteousness. John 15:8 You give glory to my Father when you produce a lot of fruit and therefore show that you are my disciples. Philippians 1:11 Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God. Doing all to Him. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God. Faithfulness. 1 Peter 4:11 Whoever speaks must speak God’s words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength God supplies so that in every way God receives glory through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ forever and ever! Amen. Praising Him. Psalm 50:23 Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.” Relying on His promises. Romans 4:20-21 He didn’t doubt God’s promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, giving honor to God ⸤for the promise⸥, he became strong because of faith and was absolutely confident that God would do what he promised. Suffering for Christ. 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you. 1 Peter 4:16 If you suffer for being a Christian, don’t feel ashamed, but praise God for being called that name. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO US ABOUT BLESSINGS Genesis 12:2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. Luke 6:38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Genesis 50:18-20 Then his brothers came and threw themselves down before Joseph. “Look, we are your slaves!” they said. But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
DON’T CAUSE GOD TO WITHHOLD YOUR BLESSINGS Hosea 2:8-9 “She doesn’t believe that I gave her grain, new wine, and olive oil. I gave her plenty of silver and gold, but she used it to make statues of Baal. That is why I will take back my grain when it has ripened and my new wine when it’s in season. I will take away the wool and the linen that I gave her to cover her naked body. (TAKE TIME TO STUDY THIS CHAPTER OF HOSEA) RECOGNIZE WHERE YOUR BLESSINGS COME FROM, AND BE BCAREFUL HOW YOU USE YOUR BLESSINGS. DONT DISRESPECT GOD, CAUSING HIM TO PUNISH YOU. SIN COMES WITH CONSEQUENCES. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
Warning Before Destruction Proverbs 11:2 ESV When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 16:18 ESV Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Matthew 10:28 ESV And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Galatians 6:7 ESV Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Hebrews 2:1 ESV Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT TRUSTING GOD Isaiah 26:4 ESV Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Philippians 4:19 ESV And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Exodus 14:14 ESV The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” Philippians 4:13 ESV I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” WE CAN TRUST GOD. OUR GOD HAS, IS, AND WILL TAKE CARE OF US. TRUST, BELIEVE, AND RECEIVE. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PayPal.me/donatetochurch PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
