Bible References:   Hebrews 11; 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isa. 41:8; James 2:3; Romans 4:9-25; Galations 3:6-9; James 2:20-24; Genesis 11:26; Joshua 24:2-3; Genesis 12:1-3   Abraham’s faith was not made under the law.   Our righteousness does not come from the great things we do.   (Romans 4:13) It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Romans 4:16: Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. If Abraham had no faith then he wouldn’t have went as God directed and we wouldn’t have Israel or the Messiah as foretold in the Bible. Gal 3:6-9:   Consider the experience of Abraham; as the scripture says, He believed God, and because of his faith God accepted him as righteous. You

Bible References:   Matthew 5:13-16; 2 Chronicles 26:4-16; James 1:7 In the early Christian Church there were some noticeable practices: ·          Prayed for the Emperor ·          Prayed for the people around them ·          Sacrificed and helped the less fortunate – widows, orphans, poor, destitute ·          They witnessed to the world around them by their life and service to God. Today: ·          Christians are generally known for opposing abortion ·          Christians should be known more as those who love and care for orphans and seeing orphans adopted into loving families ·          Christians are to be imitators of God who has adopted us into his family ·          Take care of people and love them as God loves them ·          Christians need to be careful to live properly among unbelieving neighbouts ·          Christians should and could care for those in prisons and coming out of prisons by being there with them on release (having s

Job 5:1-27 Do you know people you find wearying?   They incessantly 'share' stories of the personal wrongs done to them with anyone who will listen, and frankly, they become a burden. These people weary you, so you avoid them. Yes, I know that's not what Jesus would do. However, if we are truthful, it is what we do.   We all know others in far worse circumstances than these people - yet they who endure such circumstances are often the ones we delight to be around. Why?   Their lives exude joy! They encourage you, and you come away with a renewed sense of purpose, an uplifted spirit, and a smile.   Certainly, they're wounded, and they know it. But those who are a delight to be around even in the midst of their difficulties, don't bathe in that woundedness and others are drawn to them because of their joy. We cringe from the attitude of those who weary us and we're attracted to the attitude of those whom even in the trials of their own lives, encourage u

References:  Psalm 91, Joshua 1:8 Our Soul:  who we are, personality, relentless desire to know God. Our soul longs for th peace to know God: thirst for God - a relentless desire to know God peace - within ourselves, with others, with God. Until we experience redemption and forgiveness in Jesus Christ, our souls won't settle. You can try to quieten down the desire to know God through good works, alcohol etc, but only in Jesus Christ can you have real peace in your soul. In spite of all going on in our lives, when we know Jesus Christ, our soul can be at peace. God wants Christians to live a victorious life.  He designed our lives with purpose. God should always have first place in our lives, not our jobs Unforgiveness and strife will pull us down Walk in love - God's love (reference 1 Corinthians 13) Line up your words with God's words Always maintain an attitude of gratitude Count your blessings and name them Honour God continually in your