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A Devotional Moment
How we respond to others depends on many variables; how acquainted we are with them, is it confrontational or friendly, professional or personal.
Our response to others and situations also leaves a mark on the hearts of our children. They learn what they live.
We set our children on a path that will determine how they treat others, respond to situations and choices they will make in life. Our influence plays a vital role in their lives…
Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:25 Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
Proverbs 4:26 Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.
Proverbs 4:27 Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
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THE ROOT
A Study of the Word
“Tomorrow”
Ironically, we often make plans related to future projects with no thought of tomorrow. There isn’t any harm in having ideas about what we would want to do or places we would prefer to go.
The problem is making plans and declarations without thinking of a “destiny” or a future that is not promised to any of us. And tomorrow is the future, even though it is a day away.
If we have God in our lives, there should be no issue in acknowledging his will related to our intentions or plans.You might think, why is she trying to make this about God?To answer your question, it is about God.His word, the holy scriptures speak about our making plans that he involve the future.
🌟Proverbs 27:1 Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring.
Not one person can control the hours that move our period along. Evening and night still come, then, a new day.
A true prophet that God sends our way tells us what events will occur in the future, but they too can only do this by the will of God. And have no control over day turning to night and night turning to day.
The arrogance is overwhelming
🌟Luke 12:19-20 NLTAnd I'll sit back and say to myself, "My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!"
This person assumes he has many years ahead for his life here on earth.He has plenty now and believes that nothing could change that.Eat, drink, be merry. We sit back and relax once we advance, past that point of constant struggle, to stay ahead.Without realizing it, we take in an assumption that our “more than enough” will not change. That is a lot of confidence and faith in “things.” In this parable, the Lord tells this individual his soul will be required of him this night. He will die that night. 👇🏽
🌟Luke 12:20 "But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?
James 4:13-15 tells us why God should be included in our plans.
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🌟James 4:13 Look here, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.
🌟James 4:14 How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog-it's here a little while, then it's gone.
🌟James 4:15 What you ought to say is, "If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that."
It is about the “will” of God for our lives and this includes making plans. Though this is something we have all done it is important to remember who is in control of our lives. It may seem harmless, but seeking the Lord’s “will” vs. what we believe, gives the Lord the reverence he deserves.
Examples of acknowledgment of God’s will over ours.
Hebrews 6:3 And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.
1 Corinthians 16:7 This time I don't want to make just a short visit and then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will let me.
1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come-and soon-if the Lord lets me, and then I'll find out whether these arrogant people just give pretentious speeches or whether they really have God's power.
Romans 15:32 Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.
Acts 18:21 As he left, however, he said, "I will come back later, God willing." Then he set sail from Ephesus.
Lamentations 3:37 Who can command things to happen without the Lord's permission?
Proverbs 19:21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. KJV
Proverbs 19:21 You can make many plans, but the LORD's purpose will prevail. NLT
In each scripture, when you read the chapter surrounding it, you will understand what is happening.
James 4:15 shows how, despite what happens in our circumstances, the individual (s) involved don’t make definite plans of their own, but stated, ‘if the Lord wills it,’ their plans will come to pass. Our decisions and plans should be made according to the will of God.
Don’t allow anyone to tell you to state your intentions, like “claiming” or “making” it happen. It should always be “according to the will” of God.
These scriptures show us, no matter what our desire is, stating “If the Lord wills it, or allows it” demonstrates reverence to our Lord and acknowledges it is he who holds the authority of our future.The word “if” can communicate to some people that we doubt or question the Lord’s power over the situation. It does not, because God knows our heart as we make our profession.
However, to prevent the enemy of your soul from tossing in confusion, you can always say, “According to the Lord’s will.”Our key verse stated: Proverbs 27:1 Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring.
Reference:
Psalm 95:7 for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. If only you would listen to his voice today!
Definition
Boast:
-to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, or vanity especially about oneself.
-to be proud in the possession of-Bragging
Isaiah 56:12 "Come," they say, "let's get some wine and have a party. Let's all get drunk. Then tomorrow we'll do it again and have an even bigger party!"
Luke 12:19-20
Luke 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
I read part of this earlier. Both scriptures explain how we often look at the future as if it is automatic.
James 4:13-16
James 4:13 Look here, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit."
James 4: 14 How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog-it's here a little while, then it's gone.
James 4:15 What you ought to say is, "If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that."
James 4:16 Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil.
Stating what you will do versus what the Lord will allow are two different things. No one knows how long we have on this earth. It is prideful and arrogance to think we have control over our destiny.
Many of us don’t intend to be arrogant while making future plans. But since we control nothing it helps to understand we should attribute our future actions to the will of God.
My closing prayer:
Lord, as we learn your word. We can live our lives with better understanding of how we are to conduct ourselves.I pray we continue to seek the hidden treasures of your holy scriptures. And allow understanding and wisdom to settle in our hearts. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Luke 22:42 Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine. NLT
Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. KJV
Dictionary References:
AMG's Annotated Strong's Hebrew Dictionary
of the Old Testament
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AMG's Annotated Strong's Hebrew Dictionary
of the New Testament
Additional materials in this dictionary were taken from the Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament compiled by Spiros Zodhiates.
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2Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
A Pouring Out of Living Water
John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Living water is the eternal flow of God's spirit. He says he is the fountain of living water in
Jeremiah 2:13 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Thirst: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.The physical condition resulting from this need, strong or eager desire; craving: That strong, eager desire can occur in the physical for need of liquid to quench our thirst. It is also a spiritual need that needs quenching in our spirit.Drink: take in liquid, consume Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water.
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.Water: Water is Liquid, transparent in color, odorless and makes up lakes, rivers, oceans. Consider the movement of water- it flows, it can flow gently or in the movement of waves.
The focus is not the liquid, but the movement of the liquid water- it can flow gently or in movement of waves. It’s the movement.
Described as the flow or movement of waves, the flow of the spirit of God within you is felt physically in the body as your spirit is filled up with him.
Revelation 22:17 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Drink: take in liquid, consume.Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
This living water comes from God. He is the source, the fountain, It is for you, me, and anyone who desires to have him in our lives. when you invite him in your heart and life, he will come.He makes it available because it is his desire that no one perish. As it states in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Invitation to meet Christ our Lord
For anyone reading this who has not asked the Lord Jesus into your heart
This is your opportunity. Ask him into your heart and life, confess your sins to him, ask his forgiveness. Make every effort from this day forward to turn away from sin. This is the act of repentance. God will meet you where you are.
If you are in the midst of sin; treat your vessel (body) wrong using substances that alter your mind, emotions, and behavior, you are in sexual immorality, corruption, or any combination of these or other forms of sin. Don’t put it off, as we are not promised tomorrow.
Come as you are. Listen, you weren’t feeling ashamed or embarrassed while you werecommitting the act, don’t allow those hindering spirits to stop you now.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Whatever the sin, you and God have always been present during those times. It is you and him now, alone together as you read this. He stands with open arms.
John 7:3 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
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Hi, I'm Marsha!
So good to have you here.
C.H.A.R.G.E. Ministry is a prayer ministry.
Caring about your spiritual wellbeing, helping you realize your potential based on biblical principles through prayer, building a relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reaching out, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and his plan of salvation.
God's Elect: Anyone who willingly chooses to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Living by the commandments and mandates of God that is given in his Holy Scriptures.
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse, have a bachelor's degree in human services, an Ordained Licensed Evangelist, and have a singing ministry. My focus is to serve God to the fullest as I believe I have been called to do.
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Minister Marsha
Matthew 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
