A Word of Encouragement

Be encouraged today, for God is with you.

2 Chronicles 20:15, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel and he spoke to King Jehoshaphat. King Jehoshaphat had a big problem of a huge army planned on coming against them. These are the words that were spoken to this king and today you can be encouraged also. God said, “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army for the battle is not yours, but God’s; 16 march down against them. 17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow and the Lord will be with you.” 18 Jehoshaphat bowed with his face to the ground and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the Lord. 21,22 The battle was fought and won when people were appointed to the head of the army to sing and praise God. 

Whatever your concern is today know that God loves you and is all powerful to bring victory. Keep thanking and praising Him.

Power in the Voice

The voice of God created this world. Read Psalm 29 about the voice of God. 

Jesus spoke to the raging waves and they were stilled, Matthew 8:26. 

Jesus spoke to Lazarus in the tomb and said to come forth, John 11:43.

We are told in God's word to speak to a mountain (a problem) and see results, Matthew 17:20. 

Ezekiel spoke to the bones and they rose up Ezekiel 37:1-5.

Joshua marched around the walls of Jericho and gave a shout and the walls came down.

Isaiah 50:4, “The Lord God has given me the tongue of the learned that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary.” 

Hebrews 4:12 says that the Word of God is powerful. Use your voice to praise God. Use your voice to pray and know that those words go across the miles bringing change to hearts and lives. When you speak forth Scripture, know those words spoken bring results. The Holy Spirit can speak through you, setting captives free.

Being a Follower of Christ

Followers of Jesus Christ know that we are called the children of God in Matthew 5:9. In Deuteronomy 7:6 we are called Chosen Ones. In Matthew 5:13 we are the salt and in Matthew 5:14 we are light in this world of darkness and wickeness. God is holy and He has called us to be holy. We belong to the Kingdom of God not the kingdom of this world.

Romans 12:2 tells us not to conform to the standards of this world. We are to follow the teachings of Christ in the Bible. The ways of God are contrary to the ways of this world. We are to think like Christ and speak like Him. Our attitude and actions are to be like Him. Psalm 1:1 (NKJ) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. Let us search our hearts today and repent of any thought or attitude that is not pleasing to God. A pure heart is a peaceful heart.

Being Holy

Followers of Jesus Christ know that we are called the children of God in Matthew 5:9. In Deuteronomy 7:6 we are called Chosen Ones. In Matthew 5:13 we are the salt and in Matthew 5:14 we are light in this world of darkness and wickedness. God is holy and He has called us to be holy. We belong to the Kingdom of God not the kingdom of this world.

Romans 12:2 tells us not to conform to the standards of this world. We are to follow the teachings of Christ in the Bible. The ways of God are contrary to the ways of this world. We are to think like Christ and speak like Him. Our attitude and actions are to be like Him. Psalm 1:1 (NKJ) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. Let us search our hearts today and repent of any thought or attitude that is not pleasing to God. A pure heart is a peaceful heart.

Trust

In ll Kings 4:1-7 we read about a woman who had 2 sons and her husband died. She was faced with a big problem. The creditors were planning on taking her sons because of the debt. All she had was a vessel of oil. Elisha told her to borrow jars from neighbors and God miraculously filled many jars and the debt was paid when she sold them.  If you have a problem in your life, believe what it says in Phil 4:19 that God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. Ephesians 3:20, now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. 

Psalm 31:19 says that God's goodness is laid up for them that fear God and trust in Him. Do not be anxious or worry, but trust in the Lord for any concerns in your life. Proverbs 3:5, 6 tells us to trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't lean on your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.