FEAR

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God has been extra good to me, and I know it.

After all the time I have spent in Hospitals, ER and

doctors waiting rooms I am especially grateful for the

chance to sleep in my own bed.  And I thank God for

it.

But over the last couple of years something else had

crept into my thanksgiving.  I am thankful for being

able to go to bed at night and sleep with out any fear

of what might happen.  Just like it says in Psalms 4:8

"In peace I will both lie down and sleep,

For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety."

Living in a world that seems like it is ready to "blow

up" God's peace is especially appreciated.  And when

I commit my life and ways to Him he gives me his 

PEACE.

TODAY'S PROMISE

"The fear of the LORD prolongs life,

But the years of the wicked will be

shortened."

(Proverbs 10:27 NASB)  

JOY, JOY, JOY

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JOY.  

Joy, true joy.

There is so little of it today.

Oh there is a lot of momentary pleasure.

But it generally is gone in the morning.

But mostly we have; fear, concerns, anxieties, pain

and jealousy.   And no wonder with the mess that the

world is in today.  My friend, it is only going to get

worse.

But for true lasting joy, are we looking in the right place?

For a joy that is deep down in us and lasting.  Not dependent

on someone else.  Not on something that is temporary out of 

a bottle or a pill or a smoke.  Nor something we try to hype

up and lasts only as long as we can keep fooling ourselves.

True joy is found only from the one who gives us life anyway.

That is God Himself.  His word "The Holy Bible" has a lot to

say about joy.  The subject is brought up about two hundred

times in the Scriptures.

When Jesus Christ was talking with his disciples about abiding

in him - that is; to dwell with, reside with, live with or stay in

relationship with Christ - and obeying his commands he said,

"These things I have spoken to you so that 

My joy may be in you, and that your joy

may be made full." 

(John 15:11 NASB)  

If you want true, deep, lasting joy -

get acquainted with Jesus Christ 

the source of joy and life it's self.

TODAY'S PROMISE

"So that we may boldly say,

The Lord is my helper, 

and I will not fear what man

shall do unto me."

(Hebrews 13:6)

TODAY'S PROMISE

"The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom shall I fear? the Lord is the 

strength of my life; of whom shall I

be afraid?"

(Psalms 27:1)

TODAY'S PROMISE

"The fear of man brings a snare,

But he who trusts in the Lord

will be exalted." 

(Proverbs 29:25 NASB)

TODAY'S PROMISE

"The Lord is my light and my salvation;

Whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the defense of my life;

Whom shall I dread?

Though a host encamp against me,

My heart will not fear;

Though war arise against me,

In spit of this I shall be confident."

(Psalms 27:1,3 NASB)

TODAY'S PROMISE

"God is our refuge and strength,

a very present help in trouble.

Therefore will not we fear,

though the earth be removed,

and though the mountains be

carried into the midst of the sea;

Though the waters thereof roar

and be troubled, though the 

mountains shake with the swelling

thereof." (Psalms 46:1 - 3)

SO YOU BELIEVE

"You believe that there is one God.

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You do well.

Even the demons believe -

and tremble!

(James 2:19 NKMV)

You believe in God.

Big deal.

The demons believe in God;

because they have had first had experience

with God - and they know where they are

going.

 THEY TREMBLE.

But have you had an experience with God?

First hand personal experience?
Do you really know him?

The one who holds your destiny in his hands said;

"Most assuredly, I say to you,

unless one is born of water and the Spirit,

he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

"That which is born of the flesh is flesh,

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

"Do not marvel that I said to you,

'You must be born again.'"

(John3:5-7 NKJV)

SOURCE OF TRUE PEACE.

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Only Jesus Christ can truly say,

"Peace I leave with you,

my peace I give unto you:

not as the world giveth,

give I unto you.

Let not your heart be 

troubled, neither let it 

be afraid."

(John 14:27"

TODAY'S PROMISE

"There will be strange things happing to the sun,

the moon, and the stars  On earth whole countries

will be in despair, afraid of the roar of the sea and

the raging tides.  People will faint from fear as they

wait for what is coming over the whole earth, for 

the powers in space will be driven from their courses.

Then the Son of Man will appear, coming in a cloud

with great power and glory.  When these things

begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads,

because your salvation is near." 

(Luke 21:25 - 28 GNT)

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"The promises of the Lord can be trusted;

they are as genuine as silver refined

seven times in the furnace."

(Psalms 12:6 GNT)

1. Meditate on God's Promises.

2. Plead the Promises at the throne of Grace.

3. Act in Faith that God Will Perform His Promises.

(William Gurnall) 

TODAY'S PROMISE

"And we ourselves know and believe

the love which God has for us.

God is love, and those who live in love

 live in union with God and God lives in 

union with them.  Love is made perfect

in us in order that we may have courage

on the Judgment Day; and we will

have it because our life in this world

is the same as Christ's.  There is no fear

in love; perfect love drives out all fear.

So then, love has not been made perfect

in anyone who is afraid, because fear

has to do with punishment.

We love because God first loved us."

(1 John 4:16-19 GNT)

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"The promises of the Lord can be trusted;

they are as genuine as silver refined

seven times in the furnace."

(Psalms 12:6 GNT)

1. Meditate on God's Promises.

2. Plead the Promises at the throne of Grace.

3. Act in Faith that God Will Perform His Promises.

(William Gurnall)

MY REFUGE

"God is our shelter and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not be afraid,
even if the earth is shaken and 
the mountains fall into the ocean depths;
even if the seas roar and rage,
and the hills are shaken by the violence.
(Psalms 46:1-3 GNT)

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TODAY'S PROMISE

"The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

and holy in all his works.

The LORD is near to all them that call upon him,

to all that call upon him in truth.

He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him:

he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

The LORD preserves all them that love him:

but all the wicked will he destroy."

(Psalms 145:17-20 AKJV)

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"The promises of the Lord can be trusted;

they are as genuine as silver refined

seven times in the furnace."

(Psalms 12:6 GNB)

1. Meditate on God's Promises.

2. Plead the Promises at the throne of Grace.

3. Act in Faith that God Will Perform His Promises.

(William Gurnall)

TRUE WISDOM

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:

and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

For by me your days will be multiplied,

and the years of your life will be increased.

If you will be wise,

you will be wise for yourself:

but if you scorn, you alone will bear it."

(proverbs 9:10-12 AKJV)

KEY TO GOD'S BLESSINGS

"And the LORD heard your words,

when you spoke to me; and the LORD said to me.

I have heard the voice of the words of this people,

which they have spoken to you: 

they have well said all that they have spoken.

O that there were such an heart in them,

that they would fear me, 

and keep all my commandments always, 

that it might be well with them,

and with their children for ever!"

(Deuteronomy 5:28,29 AKJV)

GOD'S HELP

"I called on the LORD in my distress;

the LORD answered me, and set me free.

The LORD is on my side;

I will not fear:

what can man do to me?

The LORD is on my side to help me:

I will see my desire on those who hate me.

It is better to trust in the LORD

than to put confidence in man.

It is better to trust in the LORD

than to put confidence in princes."

(Psalms 118:5-9 AKJV)

TODAY'S PROMISE

"So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

"For I am the LORD, your God,

who takes hold of your right hand

and says to you, 'Do not fear;

I will help you."

(Isaiah 41:10,13 KJV)

"The promises of the Lord can be trusted;

they are as genuine as silver refined

seven times in the furnace."

(Psalms 12:6 GNB)

1. Meditate on God's Promises.

2. Plead the Promises at the throne of Grace.

3. Act in Faith that God Will Perform His Promises.

(William Gurnall)

TODAY'S PROMISE

"God is our refuge and strength,

a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth be removed,

and though the mountains be

carried into the midst of the sea;"

(Psalms 46:1,2 AKJV)

"The promises of the Lord can be trusted;

they are as genuine as silver refined

seven times in the furnace."

(Psalms 12:6 GNB)

1. Meditate on God's Promises.

2. Plead the Promises at the throne of Grace.

3. Act in Faith that God Will Perform His Promises.

(William Gurnall)

THE LORD OUR COMFORT

"I, even I, am he that comforts you;

who are you, that you should be afraid of a man

that shall die, and of the son of man which

will be made as grass;

And forget the LORD your maker,

that has stretched out the heavens, and

laid the foundations of the earth;

and feared continually every day because

of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy?"

(Isaiah 51:12,13 AKJV)