"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE NEEDING POWER"
Eph 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
Eph 5:18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. NLT Version.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. The Lord was telling the Ephesians, and us, what not to do in our lives. And, that is to be drunk, or intoxicated with wine.
2. The reason is because, getting drunk will ruin your life.
3. But, please notice what the Lord does say to do. Eph 5:18b Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. NLT Version.
4. When we are controlled by the Holy Spirit, we will find the Lord giving us His power in our lives.
5. His power helps us to deal with our sins, to turn away from them, and to turn to Him, and to obey Him, and to serve Him, and to find the basic power we need to live the Christian life. God's power will stimulate our souls in the right way.
6. It's helpful and interesting to note, that Eph 5:18, is not given to us in the form of a suggestion, but rather, in the form of a command. It literally means, that we are to be being filled with the Spirit. That is, each one of us, day by day, hour by hour, are to allow the Holy Spirit to control our lives. How do we do this.? Good question. One sure answer is to simply obey the promptings of the Lord, the clear things we see and read, and hear in the Word, in other words, just follow Jesus. You will find Him giving you power.
A Prayer:
Our Father who is in heaven, and helps us here on earth, we want to just pause and say that we hallow Your name, we want You to be lifted up in our lives, and we thank You for being so kind and gracious to us, to give us the power we need to live day by day while we wait to go to heaven and be with You forever, and forever.
While we are here, we also appreciate the commands You give us. They are so good for us. We can come up with many ideas, but You have given us clear instruction about what to do. So, thank You for this command, that when obeyed, leads to our being filled with Your wonderful power, the person of the Holy Spirit.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE SERVING THE LORD"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE SERVING THE LORD"
Revelation 2:19n“I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.
Revelation 2:19 “I know all the things you do--your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things. NLT Version
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Jesus wanted the church of Thyatira, and all of us, that He knows all the things that we do and that are going on in our lives.
2. In this case, He was letting them know, that He knew all the things they were doing in their service to Him.
3. Please notice what a great church and group of christians these were. They were working, loving, serving, believing, and being patient.
4. Also, Jesus told them, that He could also see that they were constantly improving in all of the things He saw them doing.
5. They were a well balanced church, and the believers were not standing still, but, rather, they were growing in their walk with Him.
6. This is a great model for our own lives. To have the balance listed here, and to be making progress. They were not standing still nor were they going backwards, but rather, they were moving forwards.
A prayer:
Father, It comforts us to know that You know all about our lives. ( although, there are times if we are not walking as ought, that our knowing that You know, is not comforting, but rather, it's convicting. ) But, for the purposes of this devotional we want to say thank You for knowing about our service. Thank You that You not only reward us in this life, but we are storing up treasures in heaven, and we will one day be given them by You personally. In Jesus name.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Revelation 2:19n“I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.
Revelation 2:19 “I know all the things you do--your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things. NLT Version
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Jesus wanted the church of Thyatira, and all of us, that He knows all the things that we do and that are going on in our lives.
2. In this case, He was letting them know, that He knew all the things they were doing in their service to Him.
3. Please notice what a great church and group of christians these were. They were working, loving, serving, believing, and being patient.
4. Also, Jesus told them, that He could also see that they were constantly improving in all of the things He saw them doing.
5. They were a well balanced church, and the believers were not standing still, but, rather, they were growing in their walk with Him.
6. This is a great model for our own lives. To have the balance listed here, and to be making progress. They were not standing still nor were they going backwards, but rather, they were moving forwards.
A prayer:
Father, It comforts us to know that You know all about our lives. ( although, there are times if we are not walking as ought, that our knowing that You know, is not comforting, but rather, it's convicting. ) But, for the purposes of this devotional we want to say thank You for knowing about our service. Thank You that You not only reward us in this life, but we are storing up treasures in heaven, and we will one day be given them by You personally. In Jesus name.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING WEAKNESS"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING WEAKNESS"
2nd Cor 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
2nd Cor 12:8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
2nd Cor 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2nd Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Paul was going through some suffering and weakness, because God was using this to keep him from bring lifted up in pride, and to keep him humble.
2. Paul did not like the suffering, and he asked the Lord to take it away from him, but, the Lord did not. He allowed this thorn in the flesh, this messenger of Satan to continue buffeting him.
3. What Paul did find out, is that God's grace was sufficient for him. The Lord told him the following, 2nd Cor 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
4. Paul then came to realize the following 2nd Cor 12:9b Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2nd Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
5. The lesson here for us, is also found in the following. 2nd Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
6. Additionally, we can follow Paul's example, and learn from his example. We serve the same God who sometimes allows weakness, and difficulties to remain in our lives, only to show us that His grace is sufficient to see us through, and that in our times of weakness, then He can give us His strength.
7. So, if you are weak today, weak perhaps through difficulties, satanic attacks, or some other type of situation, please remember, that God knows, and that God is able to help you with His grace, and He will give you His strength to see you through.
A prayer:
Father, Your Word never fails to teach us what we need to know, and how we can find You, and Your will for us in whatever situation we are in. Thank You for caring for us as You do. Please teach us to get to know You better, and to keep You in our minds all through the day. Help us to grow in the grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Thank You for Your Word, and please give us a hunger for it, and for You as we have never had. We need You Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
2nd Cor 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
2nd Cor 12:8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
2nd Cor 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2nd Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Paul was going through some suffering and weakness, because God was using this to keep him from bring lifted up in pride, and to keep him humble.
2. Paul did not like the suffering, and he asked the Lord to take it away from him, but, the Lord did not. He allowed this thorn in the flesh, this messenger of Satan to continue buffeting him.
3. What Paul did find out, is that God's grace was sufficient for him. The Lord told him the following, 2nd Cor 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
4. Paul then came to realize the following 2nd Cor 12:9b Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2nd Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
5. The lesson here for us, is also found in the following. 2nd Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
6. Additionally, we can follow Paul's example, and learn from his example. We serve the same God who sometimes allows weakness, and difficulties to remain in our lives, only to show us that His grace is sufficient to see us through, and that in our times of weakness, then He can give us His strength.
7. So, if you are weak today, weak perhaps through difficulties, satanic attacks, or some other type of situation, please remember, that God knows, and that God is able to help you with His grace, and He will give you His strength to see you through.
A prayer:
Father, Your Word never fails to teach us what we need to know, and how we can find You, and Your will for us in whatever situation we are in. Thank You for caring for us as You do. Please teach us to get to know You better, and to keep You in our minds all through the day. Help us to grow in the grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Thank You for Your Word, and please give us a hunger for it, and for You as we have never had. We need You Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Monday, November 11, 2013
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING"
Heb 12:5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;
Heb 12:6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.”
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. The writer was stating that his readers had forgotten something very important about suffering.
2. They had forgotten a word of encouragement, or exhortation that speaks to them as to sons.
3. There is two parts to the exhortation, ( 1 ) As God's children, we are not to despise, or not regard the chastening, or instruction that He allows in our lives. ( 2 ) Nor are we to become discouraged by the chastening of the Lord and become discouraged when we are rebuked or being corrected by Him. That is, we are not to just start giving up when we are suffering.
4. Sometimes our Father allows suffering to discipline us, or to correct us, He loves us too much to allow us to walk in rebellion to Him.
5. The purpose of the chastening, or discipline, is to bring us to maturity in our walk with Him. "God's purpose is not or persecute us but to perfect us. Chastening is not the work of an angry judge, as he punishes a criminal. But, rather, it's the work of a loving Father as He corrects His child" Warren Wiersbe.
6. Also, sometimes, the chastening, instruction etc, comes not because we have been disobedient, but rather because we have been obedient. Think of the times when the Lord instructed His disciples to get into a boat, and go to the other side of the sea of Galilee. And, once in the boat, and out in the middle of the sea a life threatening storm came upon them, ( or so they thought) They were actually in a storm because they were following Jesus's instruction, and He was going to teach them some lessons about trusting Him
7. A final thought here is simply this. It's in the verse. See if you can see it and find it as you read along here. "Heb 12:6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” The suffering that He allows, the chastening, the training, etc, is actually because He LOVES YOU.
A prayer:
Father, please help us to not forget Your words of encouragement as we go through difficult times. You have a purpose in all of it. Nothing ever comes to our lives, but it has not first passed through Your hands of allowance. And You have a good purpose in mind as You instruct us. We want to remember also, that you LOVE US. And, we love You Lord.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Heb 12:5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;
Heb 12:6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.”
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. The writer was stating that his readers had forgotten something very important about suffering.
2. They had forgotten a word of encouragement, or exhortation that speaks to them as to sons.
3. There is two parts to the exhortation, ( 1 ) As God's children, we are not to despise, or not regard the chastening, or instruction that He allows in our lives. ( 2 ) Nor are we to become discouraged by the chastening of the Lord and become discouraged when we are rebuked or being corrected by Him. That is, we are not to just start giving up when we are suffering.
4. Sometimes our Father allows suffering to discipline us, or to correct us, He loves us too much to allow us to walk in rebellion to Him.
5. The purpose of the chastening, or discipline, is to bring us to maturity in our walk with Him. "God's purpose is not or persecute us but to perfect us. Chastening is not the work of an angry judge, as he punishes a criminal. But, rather, it's the work of a loving Father as He corrects His child" Warren Wiersbe.
6. Also, sometimes, the chastening, instruction etc, comes not because we have been disobedient, but rather because we have been obedient. Think of the times when the Lord instructed His disciples to get into a boat, and go to the other side of the sea of Galilee. And, once in the boat, and out in the middle of the sea a life threatening storm came upon them, ( or so they thought) They were actually in a storm because they were following Jesus's instruction, and He was going to teach them some lessons about trusting Him
7. A final thought here is simply this. It's in the verse. See if you can see it and find it as you read along here. "Heb 12:6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” The suffering that He allows, the chastening, the training, etc, is actually because He LOVES YOU.
A prayer:
Father, please help us to not forget Your words of encouragement as we go through difficult times. You have a purpose in all of it. Nothing ever comes to our lives, but it has not first passed through Your hands of allowance. And You have a good purpose in mind as You instruct us. We want to remember also, that you LOVE US. And, we love You Lord.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE DEALING WITH AFFLICTIONS"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE DEALING WITH AFFLICTIONS"
Ps 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. NKJV
Note: Here's how it reads in the NLT Version
Ps 119:67 I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. David is sharing his heart here about affliction in his own life, and what happened to him as a result.
2. We do not know the exact nature of the affliction, but the word affliction means, to be looking down, or browbeating. It includes the idea of being humbled, troubled, and weakened. To be put down, to be downcast.
3. What David says, is that before he went through this trouble, he had gone astray, or wandered off from the Lord.
4. God in His grace, love, and mercy, brought him back into fellowship through this affliction
5. David says two things that came back into his life through this affliction, one, he kept God's Word, and two, he followed the Lord closely.
6. We don't like affliction, but, if we allow God to have His way with us when we are in an affliction, it can have the same results in us that it did in David.
7. If you have gone astray, and wandered off from the Lord, cheer up, because, He is no doubt through this affliction, wanting to draw you back to the place of obedience, i.e keeping His Word, and closely following Him.
A prayer:
Father, because we are Your Children, You care for us, and will deal with us as needed. In fact, Your dealing with us in this way, is proof that we do belong to You. You don't deal this way with those who are not yet Yours. But, You do with us. Thank You for the many, many times You have forgiven us, and received us back into fellowship with You. I'm sure we have no idea of how much You miss us when we wander away. The prodigal son's father is a good example to us of who You are. We love You.
In Jesus' name. Amen
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Ps 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. NKJV
Note: Here's how it reads in the NLT Version
Ps 119:67 I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. David is sharing his heart here about affliction in his own life, and what happened to him as a result.
2. We do not know the exact nature of the affliction, but the word affliction means, to be looking down, or browbeating. It includes the idea of being humbled, troubled, and weakened. To be put down, to be downcast.
3. What David says, is that before he went through this trouble, he had gone astray, or wandered off from the Lord.
4. God in His grace, love, and mercy, brought him back into fellowship through this affliction
5. David says two things that came back into his life through this affliction, one, he kept God's Word, and two, he followed the Lord closely.
6. We don't like affliction, but, if we allow God to have His way with us when we are in an affliction, it can have the same results in us that it did in David.
7. If you have gone astray, and wandered off from the Lord, cheer up, because, He is no doubt through this affliction, wanting to draw you back to the place of obedience, i.e keeping His Word, and closely following Him.
A prayer:
Father, because we are Your Children, You care for us, and will deal with us as needed. In fact, Your dealing with us in this way, is proof that we do belong to You. You don't deal this way with those who are not yet Yours. But, You do with us. Thank You for the many, many times You have forgiven us, and received us back into fellowship with You. I'm sure we have no idea of how much You miss us when we wander away. The prodigal son's father is a good example to us of who You are. We love You.
In Jesus' name. Amen
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Friday, November 8, 2013
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE REGARDING GOD'S HELPER (The Holy Spirit) IN YOUR LIFE"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE REGARDING GOD'S HELPER (The Holy Spirit) IN YOUR LIFE"
John 14:26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
John 15:26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Jesus spoke often and in great detail about the Helper. Which by the way means, "One called alongside to help"
2. What a beautiful name that is given to the Holy Spirit, He is our helper.
3 He is sent to us by the Father in the name of Jesus, and He performs a number of ministry functions in our lives.
4. Here's a short list of some of what the Helper does in our lives. He teaches us, and reminds us the things that the Lord has said to us. That is, He will bring God's Word to our remembrance. He also will testify of Jesus to us.
5. To teach us means, to instruct us, and remember, means to call attention to, to cause us to remember, and to testify, means, bear witness, to give. And, truth, which He is called, means, what is true in things appertaining to God and the duties of man, moral and religious truth.
6. One final thought, and this is such a blessing. Listen to what God said through Paul in Ephesians 5: 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit. Essentially, Paul is saying, do not allow yourselves to be controlled by wine, or become drunk, this will only lead to destruction. Don't come under the control of wine etc. But, do be being controlled, by the Holy Spirit. Let Him take control of your life day by day. How wonderful to know that the Helper will control us, and will then do all of the things and more that were mentioned above. This control takes place as we submit ourselves to Him.
A prayer:
Lord, we would like to first of all say, "Thank You" for caring for us, and for sending the Helper into our lives to Help us in our walk with You. We are not left alone as orphans, but, we have the Holy Spirit Himself, dwelling inside of us, and we can walk with Him, allowing Him to control our lives. He will not hurt us in any way, but rather help us in every way. He wants to build us up in Jesus Christ, and cause us to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.
We pray for our own individual lives, our family members, our church leaders, and fellow members of our own local churches where we fellowship. May the Helper come in His strength, bringing renewal, encouragement and help.
In Jesus' name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier.
John 14:26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
John 15:26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Jesus spoke often and in great detail about the Helper. Which by the way means, "One called alongside to help"
2. What a beautiful name that is given to the Holy Spirit, He is our helper.
3 He is sent to us by the Father in the name of Jesus, and He performs a number of ministry functions in our lives.
4. Here's a short list of some of what the Helper does in our lives. He teaches us, and reminds us the things that the Lord has said to us. That is, He will bring God's Word to our remembrance. He also will testify of Jesus to us.
5. To teach us means, to instruct us, and remember, means to call attention to, to cause us to remember, and to testify, means, bear witness, to give. And, truth, which He is called, means, what is true in things appertaining to God and the duties of man, moral and religious truth.
6. One final thought, and this is such a blessing. Listen to what God said through Paul in Ephesians 5: 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit. Essentially, Paul is saying, do not allow yourselves to be controlled by wine, or become drunk, this will only lead to destruction. Don't come under the control of wine etc. But, do be being controlled, by the Holy Spirit. Let Him take control of your life day by day. How wonderful to know that the Helper will control us, and will then do all of the things and more that were mentioned above. This control takes place as we submit ourselves to Him.
A prayer:
Lord, we would like to first of all say, "Thank You" for caring for us, and for sending the Helper into our lives to Help us in our walk with You. We are not left alone as orphans, but, we have the Holy Spirit Himself, dwelling inside of us, and we can walk with Him, allowing Him to control our lives. He will not hurt us in any way, but rather help us in every way. He wants to build us up in Jesus Christ, and cause us to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.
We pray for our own individual lives, our family members, our church leaders, and fellow members of our own local churches where we fellowship. May the Helper come in His strength, bringing renewal, encouragement and help.
In Jesus' name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO NEED FORGIVENESS"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO NEED FORGIVENESS"
Daniel 9:9 “To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Who does not need forgiveness of sin(s)?
2. Forgiveness of sins, belong to God. He is the forgiver of sins.
3. Not only does He forgive sins, but, He is merciful.
4. He forgives and is merciful to those who have rebelled against Him.
5. Forgiveness, means, to pardon, to spare. Mercy, means, to have compassion, tender love, great and tender pity.
6. These two things, forgiveness, and mercy belong to God.
7. Notice who He gives them to. "though we have rebelled against Him" Rebelled means, to revolt, to go against God, to sin.
8. Here's the truth and the promise of God for us in our rebellion and our sin. 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful andjust to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
To confess, means to say the same thing, to agree with another. It means that we agree with God when He speaks to us about our sin, and when we do, He forgives us, and He cleanses us. This is His promise to us.
A prayer:
Father, You are the forgiver of sins, You are the merciful God who cleanses us, and does not condemn us. How we thank you for who You are , and what You do for us. It's hard to imagine going through life, without You being so gracious to us, and cleansing us of our unrighteousness. We pray today, that we might simply bring any unconfessed sin to You, and receive Your wonderful forgiveness. Your pardon, Your mercy, Your compassion. We love You Lord, in Jesus’ name.
Pastor Bob Grenier.
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Daniel 9:9 “To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him.
Some explanatory thoughts and application:
1. Who does not need forgiveness of sin(s)?
2. Forgiveness of sins, belong to God. He is the forgiver of sins.
3. Not only does He forgive sins, but, He is merciful.
4. He forgives and is merciful to those who have rebelled against Him.
5. Forgiveness, means, to pardon, to spare. Mercy, means, to have compassion, tender love, great and tender pity.
6. These two things, forgiveness, and mercy belong to God.
7. Notice who He gives them to. "though we have rebelled against Him" Rebelled means, to revolt, to go against God, to sin.
8. Here's the truth and the promise of God for us in our rebellion and our sin. 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful andjust to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
To confess, means to say the same thing, to agree with another. It means that we agree with God when He speaks to us about our sin, and when we do, He forgives us, and He cleanses us. This is His promise to us.
A prayer:
Father, You are the forgiver of sins, You are the merciful God who cleanses us, and does not condemn us. How we thank you for who You are , and what You do for us. It's hard to imagine going through life, without You being so gracious to us, and cleansing us of our unrighteousness. We pray today, that we might simply bring any unconfessed sin to You, and receive Your wonderful forgiveness. Your pardon, Your mercy, Your compassion. We love You Lord, in Jesus’ name.
Pastor Bob Grenier.
Calvary Chapel Visalia
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