"SHARING GRACE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT GOD'S HELP FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN ANY TROUBLE"
Psalm 138:7 “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.”
Psalm 138:8 “The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. God is able to help you when you are in trouble.
Psalm 138:7 “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.”
God helps His people in the midst of their troubles.
Even though you may be surrounded by troubles, God is able to help you.
You can count on God helping You, He has promised to do so.
2. God will revive you and also stretch out His hand against your enemies, and save you.
Psalm 138:7 “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.”
Again, this is what God does.
He promises to do these things for His people.
He will revive or preserve you against the anger of your enemies.
God will win the battle, because it belongs to Him.
God will clench His fist against your enemies.
God's great power will save you.
3. God is going to perfect that which concerns you.
Psalm 138:8 “The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.”
In other words, God is going to work out His plans for you.
He has plans for You. Plans that work together for your good.
He does this because of His great love for you.
God loves you.
God is also faithful.
God is also merciful.
God will not forsake you, never, never.
You can be certain He will not abandon you.
He will not abandon You because He made you.
You are the work of His hands.
Questions:
1. Can you remember thinking that because I'm a christian I'll not have any trouble?
2. Can you remember the very first time you really went through a time of trouble?
3. Do you remember how afraid you were?
4. Can you recall how God led you to put your trust in Him?
5. And hasn't God been faithful to You?
6. Do you know that God never changes?
7. Do you think He will continue to help you?
8. Will you take just a moment to say thank You to our Lord?
A Prayer:
Lord God, in the start of our walk with You, all we knew was Your love and Your forgiveness. But as time goes on, we have come to learn so many other things about who You are, and what You do in the lives of Your children. We simply want to say thank You for being who You are, and blessing us so. And the best is yet to come. One day, and who knows how soon it could be, we will behold Your Glorious Face, and be with You forever and ever. And with all those we have known who have gone on ahead of us. And we will meet countless multitudes that we have read about in Your Word, and meet additional multitudes of others just like us who have been saved by Your grace. We love You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Friday, December 19, 2014
Thursday, December 18, 2014
"SHARING GRACE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD DURING THE TRIBULATION PERIOD"
"SHARING GRACE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD DURING THE TRIBULATION PERIOD"
Revelation 9:18 “By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed--by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which came out of their mouths.”
Revelation 9:19 “For their power is in their mouth and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents, having heads; and with them they do harm.”
Revelation 9:20 “But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk.”
Revelation 9:21 “And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.”
Taken from today's reading In "The One Year Bible”.
1. Notice the tremendous loss of life spoke of here.
Revelation 9:18 “By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed--by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which came out of their mouths.”
Jesus said over and over again, that there will be this time of great tribulation.
In fact, it's described as having never been before, nor ever being again.
It will be like nothing the world has ever seen.
God says this is coming upon our world one day.
2. God will allow evil to do it's evil work of destruction on the earth.
Revelation 9:19 “For their power is in their mouth and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents, having heads; and with them they do harm.”
God is in control of all things.
He will be in control of what takes place during the tribulation.
Satan and his demons will be unleashed, as it were, to do their evil and destructive work as never before.
Harm will be done to innumerable multitudes of people.
The loss of life will be unheard of.
3. Many people will still refuse to repent of their sins even though they see the evil all around them.
Revelation 9:20 “But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk.”
Revelation 9:21 “And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.”
Here we see the power of sin.
And we see the willfulness of man.
Seeing what they see, many will refuse to repent.
It's a choice they will make.
Unfortunately for them, it will seal their eternity in the lake of fire.
Questions:
1. Have you ever read through the Book of Revelation?
2. Do you know what God says is in store for our world?
3. Are you aware of the signs of the times we are living in?
4. How different is the world today than when you were a young child?
5. How different do you think it's going to get in the days ahead?
6. Have you repented and given Your life to Jesus Christ?
7. Are you assured of your salvation?
8. Will you offer yourself to God to serve Him in these last days and be an instrument in His hands for the gospel's sake?
A Prayer:
Father, the Book of Revelation can be very frightening to a person who has never read it. But, it also promises a great blessing to those who read it. And, in the last few chapters we see into the future beyond this present world. How glorious heaven is, and how wonderful it will be to be with You. Lord, in the meantime, would You please awaken us from sleep if we need it? Make us sober if we need it, and use us as You please. Please do so, Lord. We pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Revelation 9:18 “By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed--by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which came out of their mouths.”
Revelation 9:19 “For their power is in their mouth and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents, having heads; and with them they do harm.”
Revelation 9:20 “But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk.”
Revelation 9:21 “And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.”
Taken from today's reading In "The One Year Bible”.
1. Notice the tremendous loss of life spoke of here.
Revelation 9:18 “By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed--by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which came out of their mouths.”
Jesus said over and over again, that there will be this time of great tribulation.
In fact, it's described as having never been before, nor ever being again.
It will be like nothing the world has ever seen.
God says this is coming upon our world one day.
2. God will allow evil to do it's evil work of destruction on the earth.
Revelation 9:19 “For their power is in their mouth and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents, having heads; and with them they do harm.”
God is in control of all things.
He will be in control of what takes place during the tribulation.
Satan and his demons will be unleashed, as it were, to do their evil and destructive work as never before.
Harm will be done to innumerable multitudes of people.
The loss of life will be unheard of.
3. Many people will still refuse to repent of their sins even though they see the evil all around them.
Revelation 9:20 “But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk.”
Revelation 9:21 “And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.”
Here we see the power of sin.
And we see the willfulness of man.
Seeing what they see, many will refuse to repent.
It's a choice they will make.
Unfortunately for them, it will seal their eternity in the lake of fire.
Questions:
1. Have you ever read through the Book of Revelation?
2. Do you know what God says is in store for our world?
3. Are you aware of the signs of the times we are living in?
4. How different is the world today than when you were a young child?
5. How different do you think it's going to get in the days ahead?
6. Have you repented and given Your life to Jesus Christ?
7. Are you assured of your salvation?
8. Will you offer yourself to God to serve Him in these last days and be an instrument in His hands for the gospel's sake?
A Prayer:
Father, the Book of Revelation can be very frightening to a person who has never read it. But, it also promises a great blessing to those who read it. And, in the last few chapters we see into the future beyond this present world. How glorious heaven is, and how wonderful it will be to be with You. Lord, in the meantime, would You please awaken us from sleep if we need it? Make us sober if we need it, and use us as You please. Please do so, Lord. We pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
"SHARING GRACE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT THE JEALOUSY AND VENGEANCE OF GOD"
"SHARING GRACE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT THE JEALOUSY AND VENGEANCE OF GOD"
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
Nahum 1:3 “The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, And will not at all acquit the wicked. The LORD has His way In the whirlwind and in the storm, And the clouds are the dust of His feet.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. God is a jealous God
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
It's not often we hear this about God, but it's true.
God is a jealous God.
He has every right to be jealous.
He loves His people and is jealous for them.
And, how thankful we are that He is this way.
2. God also avenges and is furious.
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
Here is another aspect of God's nature.
He avenges and is furious.
We often read that Vengeance belongs to the Lord and it does.
God is also furious.
The context here has to do with God's actions towards the enemies of His people
3. God will indeed take vengeance on His adversaries.
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
Along the same line as above.
There is no question that God is going to take vengeance upon His enemies.
He has reserved His wrath for His enemies.
One only has to read through the Old Testament to see what God did to the enemies of Israel and Judah.
And one only has to read through the book of Revelation to see what God is going to do towards His enemies.
It's a terrible time that is coming on the earth, upon those who reject His love and grace.
4. God is slow to anger and great in power but will not acquit the wicked.
Nahum 1:3 “The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, And will not at all acquit the wicked. The LORD has His way In the whirlwind and in the storm, And the clouds are the dust of His feet.”
Along with God's jealousy, and vengeance here is another truth about Him.
God is slow to anger.
Aren't you happy He is?
I am.
God does not fly off the handle like people do.
He is very measured.
He is slow to anger.
But at the end of the day, this does not mean he will acquit the wicked.
No, He will not acquit the wicked.
He will judge them.
Not a popular subject even in the church today.
But, it's clearly all through Scripture.
God will one day punish the guilty.
Questions.
1. Can you see why it's so important to be saved?
2. Can you see how gracious God is in extending His patience against a wicked world?
3. Can you personally thank God that He has saved You from the wrath to come?
4. Can you see why it's important that we do all we can to share the gospel so people can be saved from the wrath to come.?
A Prayer:
Father, we are living in the day of Grace as it were. But there is coming a time when You will pour out Your wrath on the wicked. Today is the day of salvation. And today is the day when time is to be redeemed, and we the church are to be awake and ready to share Christ with those You bring along our path. May we be moved with a sobering fear of what is coming upon those who do not know You, and be filled with joy to share the life saving Gospel with them.
Lord, please use us in these last days. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
Nahum 1:3 “The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, And will not at all acquit the wicked. The LORD has His way In the whirlwind and in the storm, And the clouds are the dust of His feet.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. God is a jealous God
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
It's not often we hear this about God, but it's true.
God is a jealous God.
He has every right to be jealous.
He loves His people and is jealous for them.
And, how thankful we are that He is this way.
2. God also avenges and is furious.
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
Here is another aspect of God's nature.
He avenges and is furious.
We often read that Vengeance belongs to the Lord and it does.
God is also furious.
The context here has to do with God's actions towards the enemies of His people
3. God will indeed take vengeance on His adversaries.
Nahum 1:2 “God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;”
Along the same line as above.
There is no question that God is going to take vengeance upon His enemies.
He has reserved His wrath for His enemies.
One only has to read through the Old Testament to see what God did to the enemies of Israel and Judah.
And one only has to read through the book of Revelation to see what God is going to do towards His enemies.
It's a terrible time that is coming on the earth, upon those who reject His love and grace.
4. God is slow to anger and great in power but will not acquit the wicked.
Nahum 1:3 “The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, And will not at all acquit the wicked. The LORD has His way In the whirlwind and in the storm, And the clouds are the dust of His feet.”
Along with God's jealousy, and vengeance here is another truth about Him.
God is slow to anger.
Aren't you happy He is?
I am.
God does not fly off the handle like people do.
He is very measured.
He is slow to anger.
But at the end of the day, this does not mean he will acquit the wicked.
No, He will not acquit the wicked.
He will judge them.
Not a popular subject even in the church today.
But, it's clearly all through Scripture.
God will one day punish the guilty.
Questions.
1. Can you see why it's so important to be saved?
2. Can you see how gracious God is in extending His patience against a wicked world?
3. Can you personally thank God that He has saved You from the wrath to come?
4. Can you see why it's important that we do all we can to share the gospel so people can be saved from the wrath to come.?
A Prayer:
Father, we are living in the day of Grace as it were. But there is coming a time when You will pour out Your wrath on the wicked. Today is the day of salvation. And today is the day when time is to be redeemed, and we the church are to be awake and ready to share Christ with those You bring along our path. May we be moved with a sobering fear of what is coming upon those who do not know You, and be filled with joy to share the life saving Gospel with them.
Lord, please use us in these last days. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
"SHARING GRACE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT GOD'S WORD AND GOD HIMSELF"
"SHARING GRACE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT GOD'S WORD AND GOD HIMSELF"
Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
Proverbs 30:6 “Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. Each and every Word of God is pure.
Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
The Bible is God's Word.
Every part of it is God's Word.
And every word in the Bible is pure.
Or to put it another way, every word in God's Word proves to be true.
God's Word can be depended on from start to finish.
2. God Himself is a shield to those put their trust in Him.
Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
Here is another blessing about and from God.
Not only is everything He says true and dependable, but He is a shield.
God is a shield or will defend all who put their trust in Him,
He can be trusted because He is true and dependable.
How wonderful of God to protect us.
3. We are warned to leave God's Word as it is.
Proverbs 30:6 “Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.”
Here God tells us what not to do.
We are not to add to His words.
In other we are to leave His Word as it is.
God's Word is complete, and does not need anything added to it.
All we need God has given us in His Word.
There is this warning here to those who might try to add to God's Word.
He may rebuke that person.
And that person will be found a liar.
This is a good warning to take heed to.
What God says does not need human additions.
Or that human will get themselves into trouble with God.
Some Questions:
1. Don't you find it comforting to know that God's Word is pure and true?
2. And, don't you also find it comforting to know that God is Your shield and Your protector?
3. Have you run across anyone who has tried to add to God's Word?
4. If you have found anyone like that will you please pray for them?
A Prayer:
Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Thank You for giving us Jesus and the the written Word of God also.
Thank You that You are pure, Your Word is pure and it's do beneficial to us. There is nothing like it in the entire world.
Lord, help us to not stray from Your Word by thinking we need to add anything to it, or correct it to fit our own thinking.
Father, You feed us and You protect us. Thank You for what You do. You are true and cannot lie. We love You Father. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
Proverbs 30:6 “Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. Each and every Word of God is pure.
Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
The Bible is God's Word.
Every part of it is God's Word.
And every word in the Bible is pure.
Or to put it another way, every word in God's Word proves to be true.
God's Word can be depended on from start to finish.
2. God Himself is a shield to those put their trust in Him.
Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
Here is another blessing about and from God.
Not only is everything He says true and dependable, but He is a shield.
God is a shield or will defend all who put their trust in Him,
He can be trusted because He is true and dependable.
How wonderful of God to protect us.
3. We are warned to leave God's Word as it is.
Proverbs 30:6 “Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.”
Here God tells us what not to do.
We are not to add to His words.
In other we are to leave His Word as it is.
God's Word is complete, and does not need anything added to it.
All we need God has given us in His Word.
There is this warning here to those who might try to add to God's Word.
He may rebuke that person.
And that person will be found a liar.
This is a good warning to take heed to.
What God says does not need human additions.
Or that human will get themselves into trouble with God.
Some Questions:
1. Don't you find it comforting to know that God's Word is pure and true?
2. And, don't you also find it comforting to know that God is Your shield and Your protector?
3. Have you run across anyone who has tried to add to God's Word?
4. If you have found anyone like that will you please pray for them?
A Prayer:
Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Thank You for giving us Jesus and the the written Word of God also.
Thank You that You are pure, Your Word is pure and it's do beneficial to us. There is nothing like it in the entire world.
Lord, help us to not stray from Your Word by thinking we need to add anything to it, or correct it to fit our own thinking.
Father, You feed us and You protect us. Thank You for what You do. You are true and cannot lie. We love You Father. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Monday, December 15, 2014
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT BLESSING OUR GREAT GOD AND BEING BLESSED BY HIM"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT BLESSING OUR GREAT GOD AND BEING BLESSED BY HIM"
Psalm 134:1 “Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD!”
Psalm 134:2 “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD.”
Psalm 134:3 “The LORD who made heaven and earth Bless you from Zion!”
Taken from todays reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. God's servants can bless the Lord.
Psalm 134:1 “Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD!”
This is a call for God's servants to bless or exalt the Lord.
God's servants in the temple worked in shifts.
There were always some servants in the temple serving God.
They were all called to bless the Lord.
God has His servants all around the world today.
Somewhere when it's night here, it's daytime somewhere else.
And God's servants are blessing Him.
Today is a day when you and I, who are servants of His, can bless Him.
We want to exalt and revere our God.
2. God's servants can lift up their hands and bless the Lord.
Psalm 134:2 “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD.”
This lifting of the hands was one of the ways the Jews would show their praise to God.
Even in the New Testament, we are called to "lift up holy hands" to God.
It's a way of showing reverence and submission to Him.
It's a way to acknowledge that He alone is above all.
Let's today be those who show that same respect to our God.
3. God's servants can pray to be blessed by the Lord our creator.
Psalm 134:3 “The LORD who made heaven and earth Bless you from Zion!”
Now a different thought.
Rather than God's servants blessing Him, God is being asked to bless them.
We also can ask the Lord to bless us.
We can do this day by day.
His blessings come in many forms.
He is the great blesser of men's souls.
May God bless you today from heaven itself.
Some Questions:
1. Isn't it very amazing that we humans can actually bless our God?
2. Isn't it amazing that He takes great delight in our looking to Him and blessing Him?
3. And isn't it amazing that we can also ask God to bless us from heaven where He is?
4. Will you please bless the Lord today, and will you ask Him to bless you today?
A Prayer:
Father, You are in heaven above, and we are here on earth below. Someday we will join You in heaven, and be with You forevermore. In the meantime, may our lives be a reflection of Your love, grace, and mercy to this sin sick world we live in.
May we represent You in a way that blesses You, and may You show us how to do that, and give us the love and grace to do so. And finally, Lord, would You this very day, bestow many blessings on each of us who are reading and praying this prayer? We ask it in Jesus’ name, amen
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Psalm 134:1 “Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD!”
Psalm 134:2 “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD.”
Psalm 134:3 “The LORD who made heaven and earth Bless you from Zion!”
Taken from todays reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. God's servants can bless the Lord.
Psalm 134:1 “Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD!”
This is a call for God's servants to bless or exalt the Lord.
God's servants in the temple worked in shifts.
There were always some servants in the temple serving God.
They were all called to bless the Lord.
God has His servants all around the world today.
Somewhere when it's night here, it's daytime somewhere else.
And God's servants are blessing Him.
Today is a day when you and I, who are servants of His, can bless Him.
We want to exalt and revere our God.
2. God's servants can lift up their hands and bless the Lord.
Psalm 134:2 “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD.”
This lifting of the hands was one of the ways the Jews would show their praise to God.
Even in the New Testament, we are called to "lift up holy hands" to God.
It's a way of showing reverence and submission to Him.
It's a way to acknowledge that He alone is above all.
Let's today be those who show that same respect to our God.
3. God's servants can pray to be blessed by the Lord our creator.
Psalm 134:3 “The LORD who made heaven and earth Bless you from Zion!”
Now a different thought.
Rather than God's servants blessing Him, God is being asked to bless them.
We also can ask the Lord to bless us.
We can do this day by day.
His blessings come in many forms.
He is the great blesser of men's souls.
May God bless you today from heaven itself.
Some Questions:
1. Isn't it very amazing that we humans can actually bless our God?
2. Isn't it amazing that He takes great delight in our looking to Him and blessing Him?
3. And isn't it amazing that we can also ask God to bless us from heaven where He is?
4. Will you please bless the Lord today, and will you ask Him to bless you today?
A Prayer:
Father, You are in heaven above, and we are here on earth below. Someday we will join You in heaven, and be with You forevermore. In the meantime, may our lives be a reflection of Your love, grace, and mercy to this sin sick world we live in.
May we represent You in a way that blesses You, and may You show us how to do that, and give us the love and grace to do so. And finally, Lord, would You this very day, bestow many blessings on each of us who are reading and praying this prayer? We ask it in Jesus’ name, amen
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Saturday, December 13, 2014
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT ANGER, PRIDE AND HUMILITY"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT ANGER, PRIDE AND HUMILITY"
Proverbs 29:22 “An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.”
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. Angry or hot tempered men start fights.
Proverbs 29:22 “An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.”
Starting fights is only one thing angry men do.
That's bad enough, but there is more said here.
They also abound in transgression.
Or they get into all kinds of sin.
So, anger is seen here as being a root cause for two things.
Fights and lot's of sin.
Anger is very dangerous.
I'm certain we can all attest to the facts spoken of here.
2. Pride is another big problem we have to deal with.
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
Pride or conceit will bring a man low.
Low here means humiliation.
When men lift themselves up, they wind up going down.
It's something that God has built into life.
Pride brings us low.
Pride by the way was the devil's problem, and look what trouble it got him into.
He was one of God's primary angels, and in pride he rebelled and was separated from God forever.
3. Humility in Spirit is a great virtue to pursue.
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
Humility brings honor
What is humility anyway?
It comes from a word meaning low or down, abase, put lower.
And it simply means low, basest, low in condition of spirit.
It's an attitude that God honors.
It's the opposite of pride.
It's simply seeing yourself as you really are.
God blesses the humble in heart.
Questions:
1. Do you ever think much about these two things, anger, and pride?
2. Isn't it true that most of us have had some experience with anger?
3. And, isn't it true that most of us would like to be more humble?
4. Do you know that God will help you to deal with anger, and to help you be humble?
A Prayer:
Father, thank You for sending Jesus who is the model of humility for us. We know that pride gets us into lot's of trouble and sin, and that humility opens the doorway for grace. So, Lord, help us turn away from the sin and sins associated with anger, and lead us in the ways of humility, in Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Proverbs 29:22 “An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.”
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. Angry or hot tempered men start fights.
Proverbs 29:22 “An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.”
Starting fights is only one thing angry men do.
That's bad enough, but there is more said here.
They also abound in transgression.
Or they get into all kinds of sin.
So, anger is seen here as being a root cause for two things.
Fights and lot's of sin.
Anger is very dangerous.
I'm certain we can all attest to the facts spoken of here.
2. Pride is another big problem we have to deal with.
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
Pride or conceit will bring a man low.
Low here means humiliation.
When men lift themselves up, they wind up going down.
It's something that God has built into life.
Pride brings us low.
Pride by the way was the devil's problem, and look what trouble it got him into.
He was one of God's primary angels, and in pride he rebelled and was separated from God forever.
3. Humility in Spirit is a great virtue to pursue.
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
Humility brings honor
What is humility anyway?
It comes from a word meaning low or down, abase, put lower.
And it simply means low, basest, low in condition of spirit.
It's an attitude that God honors.
It's the opposite of pride.
It's simply seeing yourself as you really are.
God blesses the humble in heart.
Questions:
1. Do you ever think much about these two things, anger, and pride?
2. Isn't it true that most of us have had some experience with anger?
3. And, isn't it true that most of us would like to be more humble?
4. Do you know that God will help you to deal with anger, and to help you be humble?
A Prayer:
Father, thank You for sending Jesus who is the model of humility for us. We know that pride gets us into lot's of trouble and sin, and that humility opens the doorway for grace. So, Lord, help us turn away from the sin and sins associated with anger, and lead us in the ways of humility, in Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT HOPING IN THE LORD"
"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT HOPING IN THE LORD"
Psalm 130:1 “Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD;”
Psalm 130:2 “Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.”
Psalm 130:3 “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?”
Psalm 130:4 “But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.”
Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.”
Psalm 130:6 “My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-- Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.”
Psalm 130:7 “O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption.”
Psalm 130:8 “And He shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. God hears us when we cry to Him out of the depths.
Psalm 130:1 “Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD;”
Psalm 130:2 “Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.”
David found himself in the depths, just like we do.
He cried to the Lord and the Lord heard him, just as He does you also.
God is very attentive to us, He listens, He hears us when we pray.
2. God does not mark our iniquities (He forgives and forgets them).
Psalm 130:3 “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?”
Psalm 130:4 “But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.”
David understood that God does not keep a record of our sins.
If God did, who would ever survive?
Instead, what God does is He forgives. He offers this to us.
He does this (forgiving) so He may be feared.
3. We can wait upon the Lord and Hope in His Word.
Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.”
Psalm 130:6 “My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-- Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.”
Here is something we can do, and God calls us to it.
Like David, we can wait on the Lord. or wait for Him.
He is not on our schedule, but on His.
God is faithful and never early or late, but always right on time.
We not only can wait but we can hope in the Lord.
The two really go together.
David uses the example of those who are waiting for the morning to come.
They know it will come, it always does.
We can wait and hope in the Lord, He always comes through.
4. We wait for our God who is so merciful and is our redeemer, and who will redeem us.
Psalm 130:7 “O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption.”
Psalm 130:8 “And He shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities.”
Again, a call to hope in the Lord.
The reason? Because He is so merciful.
Because He is our redeemer.
Because of His unfailing love.
Because of the overflowing supply of salvation.
God Himself is the one who will free us from every kind of sin.
Questions:
1. Aren't these great and encouraging verses?
2. Can you see the many great truths about our God?
3. Do you need to talk with Him today about your troubles?
4. Do you know He will hear You and help You?
5. Do you have some particular sin that you want to repent of and be set free from?
6. Will you come to God today, believe what His Word says, and ask Him to set you free?
7. Do you believe He can do it? Will You ask Him right now? And will You then obey Him as He leads You?
A Prayer:
Father, the Psalms are such a blessing to our souls. They speak to us so deeply. They encourage us so much.
Thank You for giving them to us. Perhaps they are read more than any other books in the Bible.
When we read them, something always seems to come through and hit home with us.
Our prayer is that You would find us not just listening, but responding in obedience to what You are telling us to do.
Obedience is like a doorway that when walked through takes us into a beautiful garden. That garden is a deeper walk with You. So, Lord, show us the doors You want us to walk through, and we will do it. Help us to follow through, Lord.
In Your powerful name we pray, Amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
Psalm 130:1 “Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD;”
Psalm 130:2 “Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.”
Psalm 130:3 “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?”
Psalm 130:4 “But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.”
Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.”
Psalm 130:6 “My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-- Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.”
Psalm 130:7 “O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption.”
Psalm 130:8 “And He shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
1. God hears us when we cry to Him out of the depths.
Psalm 130:1 “Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD;”
Psalm 130:2 “Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.”
David found himself in the depths, just like we do.
He cried to the Lord and the Lord heard him, just as He does you also.
God is very attentive to us, He listens, He hears us when we pray.
2. God does not mark our iniquities (He forgives and forgets them).
Psalm 130:3 “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?”
Psalm 130:4 “But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.”
David understood that God does not keep a record of our sins.
If God did, who would ever survive?
Instead, what God does is He forgives. He offers this to us.
He does this (forgiving) so He may be feared.
3. We can wait upon the Lord and Hope in His Word.
Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.”
Psalm 130:6 “My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-- Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.”
Here is something we can do, and God calls us to it.
Like David, we can wait on the Lord. or wait for Him.
He is not on our schedule, but on His.
God is faithful and never early or late, but always right on time.
We not only can wait but we can hope in the Lord.
The two really go together.
David uses the example of those who are waiting for the morning to come.
They know it will come, it always does.
We can wait and hope in the Lord, He always comes through.
4. We wait for our God who is so merciful and is our redeemer, and who will redeem us.
Psalm 130:7 “O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption.”
Psalm 130:8 “And He shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities.”
Again, a call to hope in the Lord.
The reason? Because He is so merciful.
Because He is our redeemer.
Because of His unfailing love.
Because of the overflowing supply of salvation.
God Himself is the one who will free us from every kind of sin.
Questions:
1. Aren't these great and encouraging verses?
2. Can you see the many great truths about our God?
3. Do you need to talk with Him today about your troubles?
4. Do you know He will hear You and help You?
5. Do you have some particular sin that you want to repent of and be set free from?
6. Will you come to God today, believe what His Word says, and ask Him to set you free?
7. Do you believe He can do it? Will You ask Him right now? And will You then obey Him as He leads You?
A Prayer:
Father, the Psalms are such a blessing to our souls. They speak to us so deeply. They encourage us so much.
Thank You for giving them to us. Perhaps they are read more than any other books in the Bible.
When we read them, something always seems to come through and hit home with us.
Our prayer is that You would find us not just listening, but responding in obedience to what You are telling us to do.
Obedience is like a doorway that when walked through takes us into a beautiful garden. That garden is a deeper walk with You. So, Lord, show us the doors You want us to walk through, and we will do it. Help us to follow through, Lord.
In Your powerful name we pray, Amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
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