John 6:27
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for the meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

Our focus in this life will determine our faith walk here and eternity. The Son of man came to this earth, died for our sins so we can have everlasting life. However, we are not supposed to stop learning after being saved, we are supposed to keep pressing into the word. Jesus will help you learn and understand if you ask Him.

Luke 6:38
Give and it will be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measure back to you.

The point about giving is to show God you trust Him. When we give our tithe, we tell God that we trust Him to provide for us. Tithing is a biblical principle and sets into motion God’s ability to rebuke the devourer for our sake. The seed which is giving over the amount of the tithe opens the floodgates for God to pour into our lives.

Luke 11:39-40
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me.

“Martha was cumbered about much serving” or working and not hearing the word. Mary put aside the work to hear what Jesus had to say. Do you think the people Martha was serving heard the word? Probably not. It is needful as Jesus said for us to quietly sit and listen. We need to set aside the distractions and not be pressured from our time to study or listen to God’s word.

Luke 11:39-40
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me.

“Martha was cumbered about much serving” or working and not hearing the word. Mary put aside the work to hear what Jesus had to say. Do you think the people Martha was serving heard the word? Probably not. It is needful as Jesus said for us to quietly sit and listen. We need to set aside the distractions and not be pressured from our time to study or listen to God’s word.

Luke 9:11
And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

Jesus spoke of the “kingdom of God” and brought hope where there were none and healing to those who believe. The power and meaning of His teachings have not changed. The promise He was sent to convey in the word is alive and has power. Jesus meant for the word to stay in our hearts to keep us strong, stable and confident Christians.

Luke 9:26
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s and of the holy angels.

What happens when you become ashamed of something? You usually don’t want to talk about it. The bible is the light of truth into a dark world and the devil doesn’t want the good news broadcasted. Knowledge from the word of God transforms lives every day. We are sent to be the salt of the earth and sometimes we have to speak up for what the word of God says. We need to act like Christians and not the world.

Luke 9:26
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s and of the holy angels.

What happens when you become ashamed of something? You usually don’t want to talk about it. The bible is the light of truth into a dark world and the devil doesn’t want the good news broadcasted. Knowledge from the word of God transforms lives every day. We are sent to be the salt of the earth and sometimes we have to speak up for what the word of God says. We need to act like Christians and not the world.

Matthew 25:1-4
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But they that were wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Our lives have so many distractions but what is most important? Time. Time well spent can save you in the future. The unwise virgins didn’t plan for the groom to be late. The wise virgins took extra oil just in case he was and it paid off. The bible is God’s written word to help you plan your life and save you from trouble. If you keep plugged into God and His guidance through the word your lamp will not go out and you will be prepared.

Matthew 25:1-4
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But they that were wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Our lives have so many distractions but what is most important? Time. Time well spent can save you in the future. The unwise virgins didn’t plan for the groom to be late. The wise virgins took extra oil just in case he was and it paid off. The bible is God’s written word to help you plan your life and save you from trouble. If you keep plugged into God and His guidance through the word your lamp will not go out and you will be prepared.

2 Corinthians 4:13
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

Some days, it’s just hard to believe for the strength to get out of bed. You were meant and planned by God to be a neighborhood changer. The power inside you means you should speak words of faith daily. Pray for the people around you and believe when you speak God’s word. You are more than an overcomer and have the been given a spirit of faith.