Romans 2:13 amp

For it is not merely hearing the Law (read) that makes one righteous before God, but it is doers of the Law who will be held guiltless and acquitted and justified.

Jesus came to this earth to show us how to be doers of God’s word.  His example of faith and purpose represents to us the Christian life.  The faith, love, and belief in God drew people to Him because He was the real deal.  Now, as Christians, we need to be the real example of Jesus, our big brother.  We need to immerse ourselves in the word so we can represent that word to the fullest.

Psalm 2:2-4 amp

The kings of the earth take their places; the rulers take counsel against the Lord and His Anointed One (the Messiah, the Christ) They say, Let us break Their bands (of restraint) asunder and cast Their cords (of control) from us.  He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision (and in supreme contempt He mocks them).

No matter what is going on here on this earth, God is still in control.  A sinful man never wants to listen to God, and they rage against God’s guidance. God’s presence on this earth reminds man they are coming short in sin, so they need to remove God from everything.  God sits in the heavens and laughs because He is still in control.  The church (us) still represents God on this earth, and we will share in the victory over evil.  

1 John 4:1 amp

Beloved, do not put faith in every spirit, but prove (test) the spirit to discover whether they proceed from God; for many false prophets have gone forth in the world.

We are entering a time when having strong bible knowledge will be our most significant aid.  Many voices are vying for our attention to influence our belief system or get rid of it completely.  By knowing God’s word, we will be less likely to be deceived by a false prophet.  If what they say doesn’t line up with the word, their word has failed the God test. 

Proverbs 8:35

For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord.

God is the life-giver and the way maker.  The proud parent of us who are His children.  He designed every one of us and wants us to fellowship with Him.  God calls to us so we may find life and have it more abundantly. God’s favor opens doors that no man can close.

Job 10:12

You have granted me life and favor, and your care have preserved my spirit.

Job shows that not everything may go well in life, but God will bring us through when we stay loyal to God.  God is the one who grants favor on our lives and preserves our spirit.  God knows our end from our beginning and wants us to succeed. 

Galatians 6:8

He who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.  

The flesh is a battleground all by itself.  That is why Paul said he kept the flesh under control.  Our spirit was born again and renewed while our flesh is constant work.  The stronger we make our spirit, the easier it will be to control the flesh.  It takes time and constant practice.  

Mathew 7:1 amp

Do not judge and criticize and condemn others, so that you may not be judged and criticized and condemned yourselves.

We all have those days when we battle our tongues; we must remember that our words have power when we speak about others.  The worst part is the effect that our negative words have on our lives.  Before we step out and let our frustration become words, pause and ask ourselves do, we want what we are about to say to be said about us.  

Isaiah 48:18

Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.

God’s commandments are not meant to be followed like a burden but to keep us safe.  God knows and sees more than we will ever understand or comprehend.  He is a great ally always on our side when we turn to Him for guidance.  Seek God and His ways, and peace and righteousness will flow over our lives.  

Mathew 6:24

No one can serve two masters; for either he will have the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and mammon.

We will serve what we trust in the most.  If we trust God to provide for all our needs, we will trust in Him. If we trust in money to provide for all our needs, we will spend our time chasing after money.  Our hearts cannot be divided over the matter.   

Psalm 34:1

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Sometimes we do not say thank you enough to God.  We tend to be like ungrateful teenagers forgetting all that our parents have done for us.  It is the same with God; we did not see the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, but we benefit from that sacrifice.  Our praise shows our love and thankfulness for all that God has done.