Ephesians 3 3:14-20 teaches us to bow before God. This could be seen as being in awe of Him and trusting in His purpose for us. When we trust in God He strengthens us through His spirit. When we allow God to work in our heart we grow in strength, love and faith for Him. We can not fully understand the greatness of God’s love for us and scripture teaches us this (Eph. 3:18), but God does want to make it more fully understood to us. When we begin to have an appreciation of the mystery of His love He begins to fill our hearts with joy and awe of His love. God working in us is able to do way more then we could ever imagine. God has a plan and purpose for our lives (Hebrews 13:20-21, 1 Peter 2:15, Jeremiah 29:11).”to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Eph 3:20).

Philippians 4:13 teaches that God gives us strength to do anything we need. It, is God who brings strength (Isaiah 40:29) in all areas including the ones we are weak in God is strong (2 Corinthians 12:9). The Bible teaches us that it gives God glory when we trust in Him when we are weak, God never fails. Jesus taught “I will never leave you; never will I forsake you. “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20 ESV”. God even spoke in the Old Testament telling us, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV” “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10” The greatest choice we can make in life is to trust God. Jesus came so that we could be forgiven of ours sins, however that is not all God came to give us a better life. The only way to fulfill God’s purpose in our lives is to trust in Him. I’m thankful for God’s abundant grace and mercy, amen.

In Acts 10 we learn that Jesus is Lord of all and that He went about doing good (Acts 10:38). God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day (Act 10:40). The miracle of the resurrection is amazing, the perfect sinless man died but that wasn’t the end He came back to life. Just as Jesus came back from the dead when we accept Him our old sinful nature is put away and Christ dwells in our hearts. Jesus was given authority to judge all people (Acts 10:42) however, His judgement is not for condemnation it is so that all who believe in Him can have eternal life through Him, “…that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. Acts 10:43” May, we all trust in Him and receive Him, amen.

The bible was written so that “we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4” Before, Christ the full Gospel of salvation was a mystery but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. (Colossians 1:26), the mystery was that God would dwell in our hearts this has now come to us through Jesus (Colossians 1:27) who gives full assurance of salvation to the Lord people. “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Acts 17:30”. God will “judge the world with justice Acts 17:31” through Christ Jesus. We can rejoice in this that if we believe in Him who died for us (Christ) and rose from the dead God’s love for us gives us eternal life (John 3:16). Jesus said, “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. John 17:3” Romans teaches us that “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23” The only way to be made right with God is through Jesus. May we all know God and Jesus whom he sent. Amen.

Matthew 8:5-13 Tells us about a general in the ancient Roman army who comes to Jesus asking for his servant to be healed. This man came full of faith to the point where he believes God could do it by Him simply asking. If, only we could all believe the same about prayer. Jesus offered to personally visit the servant to heal him but the man full of faith said to Jesus, “…just say the word, and my servant will be healed. Matthew 8:8” Though we don’t visibly see Jesus today, He is with us, hears us in prayer and wants to have a relationship with all of us (His children). The Bible tells us to come before God with confidence (Hebrews 14:16), trust in His grace and He will help us in our time of need. Sometimes, the answer to prayer is simply God helping us with our difficulties, other times it is removing them entirely. May we all continue to trust in Him and if we need Him may we find Him. Amen

The Bible has many stories of countless people who struggle. Abraham for example was told that he would have more ancestors than he could count. He was old and without a child “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God (Romans 4:20).” Just as Abraham gave glory to God having believed that what was “promised (Romans 4:21)” the Lord would do. God always keeps His promises this was a bold action for him to believe God for what could be seen as impossible “This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness. (Romans 4:22)”. When we step out in faith and give glory to God he emboldens us. I am thankful that God keeps His promises as He also promised “Israel a Saviour, Jesus: (Acts 13:23)” and that is exactly what God did! About 2,000 years ago God came in the form of a man whom we call Jesus Christ, He lived a perfect life, died and rose from the dead. He came to forgive us of our past mistakes and unite us to God. May, all glory be to God who loves us and died for our sins. Amen.

The Bible teaches us that even before the world was created God had a plan for the “hope of eternal life (Titus 1:2).” Even, when the earth was first created God knew mankind would disobey Him, and He had a plan for the salvation of all that would trust in Him. Jesus, came to earth, died and then rose from the dead “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Titus 2:11” Since, Jesus died for us we should be happy to live for Him. God is a loving God who desires to have a relationship with all of us. Believers, in Christ have received salvation, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Titus 3:5”. The Lord Jesus has poured out His love by dying to save us. God has a plan for my life and for your life (Jeremiah 29:11). May, we all trust in the savior and have faith in Him. Amen

God is alive and His presence is active His attributes are clearly seen in all creation. This very complex universe was created by an amazing God that loves all of us. The apostle Paul makes it very clear that all of creation points to God and through “the things that are made” we see God’s “eternal power” and are “without excuse”. But, what does that mean? It’s means God’s active force which created the universe, has done so in a way that points us to God. Just as someone who see’s the Mona Lisa would not look at it and say the painting created itself, it is unwise (Psalms 14:1) to look at the universe and say the same thing. God is loving and is one “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. – 1 Timothy 2:4”. What is this knowledge and what is the truth? The truth is that God has shown his love for us because even though mankind was busy sinning God loves us so much He still died for us (Romans 5:8). Jesus stated, “…I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. – John 14:6” Jesus came to earth lived a perfect life, shed his blood on our behalf for our sins. God did this so that before His judgement seat our sins could be seen as being “as white as snow (Isaiah 1:18). What does this mean? It means that through faith in Jesus anyone and everyone can be forgiven. No man or women is too fallen to accept the blood of Jesus Christ as payment for their sins. “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. – John 17:3”. It’s simple we must ask God in prayer to forgive us and He will, then if we place our faith and trust in Him we will have eternal life (be with God forever after death). May, we all know Him and trust in Him each day. Amen

Ro:1:20: For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse

Psalms 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Note: Don’t be put off by the above verse as it is simply telling us that God exists and that all good things come from Him. Even a non-believers good works are sinful because they are by their own effort without God in it (all good is from God but apart from Him all else is evil).

Through, Jesus Christ all Christians can have hope in Him. God directed inspired men (2 Timothy 3:16) to write His Word (The Holy Bible) so, “…that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4” “Hope never makes us ashamed because the love of God has come into our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who was given to us. Romans 5:5” God loved us so much that He died for us, and rose from the dead so that we can have hope in Him. It, is through the grace of God we are clean before Him and not ashamed. We can all have hope in God knowing that He loves us deeply, and will guide and direct our lives. “Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. Romans 15:4” God has good plans for all people (Jeremiah 29:11), His promise is that He will guide and direct our lives if we let Him. When we let God guide us we can have peace and hope. When we choose to follow Him we can’t go wrong. Sometimes, things go perfectly under God’s direction other times it may go hard. However, we can know that God’s way is always the best way and if we choose our own way it may fail. Everything, that Christ did on earth was through the Spirit of God. After, Jesus ascended to His father in Heaven He did not leave us alone, He left the Holy Spirit to guide us. Through, prayer and the leading of the spirit God will never abandon us and we can have hope and trust in that promise. May we all have peace and hope through Him. Amen

The bible teaches us that although this life will be difficult God wants us to be “…strong and courageous…(Deuteronomy 31:6)” God asks us to have peace in this life as through Jesus we can overcome whatever storms life brings upon us (John 16:33). “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7” The apostle Paul was in despair at times, “But he (God) said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9”. From the Bible we know that Paul was shipped wrecked, and beaten. Yet, he tells us “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. (Romans 8:37).” “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28).” We can rejoice as the Bible puts it “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19”. How great it is to know that there is nothing that we need which God will not provide. May the peace of God be with you. Amen.