Many things happen in our lives and many more will continue to happen. Sometimes it can be difficult going through hard times, and sometimes we may not understand why. One thing however is certain: all things work together for good, according to God's purpose in our lives (Romans 8:28).
If you ask God to answer a need, you can be assured He will answer your prayer. Sometimes it may be immediate, sometimes longer, or sometimes you may have to go through it. All prayers will be answered, whether now or later, yes or no. All you'll need to do is trust Him and give your heart to Him (Proverbs 3:5-6). Lay your worries and troubles at His feet and worry no more, for God is with you; He will help you and take care of you.
Isaiah 41:10 (NAS)
'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
John 16:33 (NAS)
"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me (Jesus) you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."
Monday, January 8, 2007
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Planning and Building Alliances
Are you making plans without God in mind, or relying too much on alliances with others for success?
Making plans and working with others are good, but without God in mind, the results can be fruitless. The following verses tell you the consequence of not following 'In God We Trust'.
Isaiah 30:1 (NAS)
"Woe to the rebellious children," declares the LORD, "Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin;
Isaiah 30:9 (NAS)
For this is a rebellious people, false sons, Sons who refuse to listen To the instruction of the LORD;
Isaiah 30:12-13 (NAS)
Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel, "Since you have rejected this word And have put your trust in oppression and guile, and have relied on them, Therefore this iniquity will be to you Like a breach about to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose collapse comes suddenly in an instant,
Isaiah 30:15-16 (NAS)
For thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said, "In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength." But you were not willing, And you said, "No, for we will flee on horses, "Therefore you shall flee! "And we will ride on swift horses," Therefore those who pursue you shall be swift.
Isaiah 31:1-2 (NAS)
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help And rely on horses, And trust in chariots because they are many And in horsemen because they are very strong, But they do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek the LORD! Yet He also is wise and will bring disaster And does not retract His words, But will arise against the house of evildoers And against the help of the workers of iniquity.
Isaiah 31:4 (NAS)
For thus says the LORD to me, "As the lion or the young lion growls over his prey, Against which a band of shepherds is called out, And he will not be terrified at their voice nor disturbed at their noise, So will the LORD of hosts come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill."
Isaiah 31:6 (NAS)
Return to Him from whom you have deeply defected, O sons of Israel.
Making plans and working with others are good, but without God in mind, the results can be fruitless. The following verses tell you the consequence of not following 'In God We Trust'.
Isaiah 30:1 (NAS)
"Woe to the rebellious children," declares the LORD, "Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin;
Isaiah 30:9 (NAS)
For this is a rebellious people, false sons, Sons who refuse to listen To the instruction of the LORD;
Isaiah 30:12-13 (NAS)
Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel, "Since you have rejected this word And have put your trust in oppression and guile, and have relied on them, Therefore this iniquity will be to you Like a breach about to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose collapse comes suddenly in an instant,
Isaiah 30:15-16 (NAS)
For thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said, "In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength." But you were not willing, And you said, "No, for we will flee on horses, "Therefore you shall flee! "And we will ride on swift horses," Therefore those who pursue you shall be swift.
Isaiah 31:1-2 (NAS)
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help And rely on horses, And trust in chariots because they are many And in horsemen because they are very strong, But they do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek the LORD! Yet He also is wise and will bring disaster And does not retract His words, But will arise against the house of evildoers And against the help of the workers of iniquity.
Isaiah 31:4 (NAS)
For thus says the LORD to me, "As the lion or the young lion growls over his prey, Against which a band of shepherds is called out, And he will not be terrified at their voice nor disturbed at their noise, So will the LORD of hosts come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill."
Isaiah 31:6 (NAS)
Return to Him from whom you have deeply defected, O sons of Israel.
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