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.

The Walk

The Walk of Love:  Ephesians 5:2, And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us.

The Walk of Wisdom:  See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.

Walking in the Light: 1 John 1:7, But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin. 

Walk like Jesus:  1 John 2:6, He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Walk in the Spirit: Galatians 5:16, This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

How is your walk today? Are you walking in love? Are you receiving God's wisdom for every day situations? Is your walk pleasing to the Lord? 

God is holy and He wants His people to walk in the light and be people of integrity with high morals and standards. In Romans 12:1-2, we read that we are not to be conformed to this world. As followers of Jesus Christ we live according to the teaching of Jesus in the holy Bible. There are many ungodly laws passed today that are against the Bible. 

In Matthew 3:2 and Matthew 4:17, John the Baptist and Jesus preached repentance. Turn from sin. Spend time in prayer and the Bible. You will experience new change and become more like Jesus in word, attitude, thought and action.

Holy Spirit

Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to comfort and guide us. John 14:17 says, "The Spirit of Truth whom the world cannot receive because it sees him not neither knows him, but you know him for he dwells with you and shall be in you." 1 John 4:13 tells us that we dwell in him and he in us because he has given us of his Spirit. Romans 8:9 says that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ are none of his. 1 Corinthians 3:16 says that we are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in us. The Holy Spirit will convict and warn against sin.  We can choose to live a life of integrity with His help.  John 14:26 says that the Holy Spirit is our Comforter, which is a great encouragement to believers.  Ephesians 4:30 tells us not to grieve the Holy Spirit by our selfish actions.  Also, we are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:19 not to quench or hinder the Spirit.  There are people and forces in this world that would want to intimidate and control, but be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Yield to Him and He will guide you into all truth.

Simple Repentance

Matthew 4:17,  From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Jesus preached repent and that is  the same message for today. In Matthew 3:2, John the Baptist also preached repentance. In Revelations chapters 2-4, John  warned the churches to repent. He said they were lukewarm, and God hates complacency. They had lost their love and passion for Christ.

Many people have a false sense of security. They depend on their government to take care of them or they worship the work of their own hands without giving God thanks. We need to repent of pride and selfishness and greed. God is holy and hates sin. He wants us to love righteousness and be people of integrity.  In Ephesians 4:24-30, we are told to stop lying, stealing and hating. We are to be careful how we speak. God is listening and knows everything about us. Let us purpose in our hearts to have a good attitude. Isaiah 4:20, Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil. The Bible is God's holy word and we are to follow God's teaching. Deuteronomy 10:12, tells us that God wants us to fear the Lord and walk in His ways and love him and serve Him with all our heart.

We need to honor and respect God and want to live a life pleasing unto Him. Jesus is merciful, but we also read in 2 Timothy 4:1, that He is Judge. In 2 Timothy we read that these last days will get more wicked, and that is why God is warning people to turn to God and repent.

Peace

This world needs peace. Individuals need peace in their own hearts. Colossians 3:15, and let the peace of God rule in your hearts for you are called in one body and be thankful. 

We can get greater peace by daily studying the Bible. Colossians 3:16, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching, admonishing one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 

John 16:33, These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you might have peace, but in the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.  Isaiah 26:3, God will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him and trusts in the Lord. Isaiah 9:6, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. Psalm 23:2, He leads me beside still waters and restores my soul. 

2 Timothy 2:22, follow righteousness, faith, love and peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 24, Don't strive but be gentle and teach with patience. Jesus Christ is alive. He died on the cross but rose again. We can have peace when we ask Him to forgive us of our sins.  

Throughout the day thank God for His goodness and many blessings. Philippians 4:8, tells us to think on things that are good, honest, just, pure. Don't dwell on your problems and allow fear and worry to fill your mind. Christ promises us abundant life and that includes abundant peace.