Sunday, August 16, 2015

Prophetic Word: Lily of the Valley

Given at FaithBridge Church on August 16, 2015

I am the Lilly of the Valley. My glory abounds in the valley of your trials and negative circumstances. I am in control. I will not give you more than you can handle. I am with you in the midst of the suffering. I am perfecting and maturing you. My rainbow will be seen in the rain. I promise to bring you through. I am with you on the mountain top and in the valley. I am the Lily of the Valley. Fear not for I am with you always.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Judge Not



“Don’t criticize, and then you won’t be criticized.  For others will treat you as you treat them.” Matthew 7:1-2 Living Bible

It’s easy for us to point the finger at others, yet God’s word tells us not to judge.  The self-righteous Pharisees were famous for criticizing others, yet Jesus said their hearts were evil.  If we judge others, then we will be judged in the same manner – by God and by others.  There is a time to correct a sister or a brother, but this should be as the Spirit leads.  Judging others is not to become our primary “ministry”.  Jesus said we should look at our own lives to remove the plank in our own eye so we can remove the speck in our neighbor’s eye.  We must remember that we are all sinners, that we all have faults.  After searching our hearts, we should first of all pray for that individual.  In fact, the majority of the time it would be best for us to stop at this juncture.  Prayer, most often, is the best way to assist our neighbor when we notice something in them that is inconsistent with upright Christian living.

But sometimes prayer is not enough.  We should ask the Lord, for His guidance.  If we sense that the Jesus is leading us to confront someone, then we are to restore our brother or sister gently.  We are to speak the truth of God’s word in love.  Love must permeate this encounter. 

Let’s guard our hearts against being critical of others.  Love is to be our aim.  Let’s be quick to pray and slow to speak.  If the body of Christ were to put this into practice it would have a profound effect on our churches and in our world. 

Sunday, August 2, 2015

New Mercies

Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not, they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV

Today is a new day. Let's celebrate! Every day carries with it the possibility of a miracle. Every new day offers us new mercies from the Father of our souls. Each day we can draw closer to the Lover of our souls. Each day we can turn our hearts to hear his voice and to follow His word more closely. We can be thankful for His provision in our lives. When we falter in our faith and in our walk of obedience, it's good to know that our God gives us mercy. His mercies are new every morning. We can expect great things for each day that is given to us. What are the things that you are expecting God to do for you this day? Are you thankful for His mercies that are new every morning?