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Numbers 21:8 The Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.’
I used to get confused with many of the Old Testament records of what happened – mostly because I did not have a good understanding of those stories.
As I grow in Christ ever day I gain a deeper understanding of Him and enjoy a deeper relationship with Him.
It is only to start believing; Christ will do the encouraging and strengthening all the way.
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John 8:41 ‘You are doing the works of your own father.’ ‘We are not illegitimate children,’ they protested. ‘The only Father we have is God himself.’
When Jesus was facing the Pharisees He was trying to get them to see they had a future with God – if they wanted it!
God knows we face all manner of things in our lives, but He wants us to know the truth and trust in it always.
God wants to adopt us all!
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Genesis 17:9 Then God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.
We can learn a lot from the covenant God made with Abram, or Abraham as we know him…
God made this promise to Abraham. Abraham grew tired of waiting because he was limiting the response by worldly knowledge.
Give God the space to do what He does best – and obey Him!
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Jeremiah 20:10 I hear many whispering, ‘Terror on every side! Denounce him! Let’s denounce him!’ All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, ‘Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and take our revenge on him.’
How many friends do you have who constantly try to “remind” you there is no God?
It is sometimes hard not to listen to the world when we are in troubled times…
But God is real and He is always here for us! No matter what others say!
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John 11:54 Therefore Jesus no longer moved about publicly among the people of Judea. Instead he withdrew to a region near the wilderness, to a village called Ephraim, where he stayed with his disciples.
What did Jesus do when the world and people started to get too much?
He withdrew from the people focused on the world and went to be closer to God to share God with others.
Sometimes we need to refocus where we are to gain strength to carry on for Christ!
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Psalm 118:2 Let Israel say: ‘His love endures for ever.’
I think one of the biggest disappointments in life is when the love people have for each other seems to come to an end…
That is something I find hard to follow or agree with, and something Jesus does not know!
Christ has shown us His love by doing what He did – but that love continues on each and every day!
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Psalm 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
Does your work reflect the light of Christ?
Can people see a bit of Christ when they look at you and your life?
Where do you spend most of your time and money?
What does Christ see in you?
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1 Corinthians 1:26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.
God is not looking for the smartest, most influential people to take on the ministry of spreading the gospel.
He wants you, just as you are, because you are perfect for a particular task he has!
Will you say “here I am, use me”
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Psalm 70:3 May those who say to me, ‘Aha! Aha!’ turn back because of their shame.
When was the last time you gave someone the chance to do the right thing instead of blaming them and calling for punishment?
Are you willing to give everyone another chance like Jesus did?
Will you show a bit of Christ’s grace by giving someone a chance today?
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Exodus 12:11 This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the Lord’s Passover.
How many times have you gone into a takeaway and rushed your meal because you are already running late?
This is the urgency Christ wants us to have when seeking forgiveness.
Don’t carry on putting off things. Don’t try and clean up before seeking forgiveness. Just do it!
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Hebrews 10:18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.
The way to forgiveness may have seemed hard for people back then.
When Jesus went to the cross it was for our sins He paid the price.
That is the level of forgiveness He offers to us nowadays!
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Psalm 31:3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
To be an example for Christ means others should see the good we choose to do.
To be a better example means others know why we choose to do the things we do.
Allow Christ to guide you every step to be the best example for Him!
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Colossians 3:1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
We don’t have to go looking for the bodies of the dead who believe in Jesus Christ.
Instead we should look up to Heaven for their souls living with Christ, knowing we will join them one day.
Celebrate the freedom Christ has given you!
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Acts 2:26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope
What do you do when everything goes according to plan?
Do you rest up and think what a wonderful world we live in…
Or do praise God for making this possible, for bringing this moment together in all its glory?
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Acts 2:40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’
What do you do when you see someone in danger? What do you do when you see someone breaking the law?
Yes those are difficult questions because they cover any multitude of circumstances, but there is one underlying truth…
We need to warn people when they are working against God...
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Acts 3:4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, ‘Look at us!’
What makes you stop and listen to someone? What grabs your attention?
We get distracted from tasks in our lives by the smallest of things sometimes…
Have you tried just stopping and talking with someone lately?
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Luke 24:38 He said to them, ‘Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?
Are you not going to believe until you see it with your own eyes?
Jesus questioned the believers faith here because He was actually there with them – yet they still doubted!
Faith means believing in the unseen. Show God some love by having a bit of faith!
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Psalm 118:26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you.
What do you, as part of the church, do when someone is obeying God?
Do you berate them for not following your rules, or do you encourage them to work for Christ?
I hope you know the right answer!
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Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.
Humans always seem to lie and bend the truth… but God will never lie!
Be very careful you are listening to God and not to some other spirit who is exciting you instead…
Follow the truth and depend on the truth.
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Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ‘Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.
Sometimes it is all about hearing the same story from different sources to make you believe.
Jesus chose multiple disciples to spread the gospel so we would not have doubts.
Telling someone what you believe goes a long way...