STAND ON T!

3-31-2010. . . .STAND ON IT!

“When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, "Don't you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?" But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge-to the great amazement of the governor. (Matt 27:12-14 NIV) Truth never needs a defense! Be silent and stand on it! You may be crucified for your stand, but fear not. . . .you will rise again.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the example of how to deal with false accusations. Truth crushed to the ground will rise again. Amen!

Matt 27:12-14. . . . But when the chief priests and other Jewish leaders made their many accusations against him, Jesus remained silent. "Don't you hear what they are saying?" Pilate demanded. But Jesus said nothing, much to the governor's surprise. TLB

MAINTAIN A GOOD BALANCE!

3-30-2010. . . .MAINTAIN A GOOD BALANCE!

“The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.” (Matt 27:21-23 KJV) Never be overly inflated by commendation nor deflated by criticism. Maintain a good balance. The same people that sing your praise and commend you one day, may be the some people who call for your crucifixion the next!

PRAYER: Lord, help me to maintain a good balance when it comes to people, so that I am never swayed from my focus whether commended or criticized. Amen!

Matt 27:24-26. . . . When Pilate saw that he wasn't getting anywhere and that a riot was developing, he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this good man. The responsibility is yours!" And the mob yelled back, "His blood be on us and on our children!" Then Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after he had whipped Jesus, he gave him to the Roman soldiers to take away and crucify. TLB

BEWARE OF THE BETRAYER!

3-29-2010. . . .BEWARE OF THE BETRAYER!

“Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.” (Matt 26:48-50 KJV) Know that everybody walking by your side is not on your side! Don’t let it throw you when they betray you! Their betrayal is essential to your destiny and each will be rewarded accordingly!

Prayer: Lord, help me understand my betrayer’s purpose so I don’t become a hindrance to it! Thy will be done. Amen!

Prov 27:6. . . . Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. KJV

BE -- DO -- BECOME!

3-26-2010. . . .BE -DO -BECOME!

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:" (Eph 1:33 KJV) Every spiritual blessing available in heaven became immediately ours once we accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior! Because of Christ, we are spiritually equipped to be . . . .to do. . . . .and to become all God predestined us to become!

Prayer:Lord, thank you for placing divine purpose in me and equipping me with everything I need to fulfill it! Amen.

Eph 1:4-6. . . .For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love, he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.(from New International Version)

EXPERIENCE TRIUMPH INSTEAD!

3-25-2010. . . .EXPERIENCE TRIUMPH INSTEAD!

“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.”( 2 Cor 2:14-15 NKJV) Defeat is never an option for believers because Christ always leads us into triumph! Even when defeat seems certain, seek His direction and experience triumph instead.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for always causing us to triumph. Even through what appears to be defeat, triumph emerges! Thank you again. Amen.

1 Cor 15:57. . . .But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. KJV

CHRIST STRENGTHENS US!

3-24-2010. . . .CHRIST STRENGTHENS US!

“I have learned the secret of contentment in every situation, whether it be a full stomach or hunger, plenty or want; 13 for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." (Phil 4:12-14 TLB) No matter where the winds of life blow us or the tides of life carry us, we are never without the ability to handle it, bare it, endure it and come through it! Christ strengthens us!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for empowering us for all! Help us not resort to the weakness of our own strength! Amen.

Phil 4:13. . . . I can do everything through him who gives me strength. NIV

BY THE STRENGTH OF THE SON!

3-23-2010. . . .BY THE STRENGTH OF THE SON!

“I have been crucified with Christ: and I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the real life I now have within this body is a result of my trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (Gal 2:20-21 TLB) Keep trusting in Christ and His finished work of salvation in you. Although, ‘Freddie Krueger’ (flesh) keeps trying to come back, just remind flesh the old is dead and the life I now live I live by the strength of the Son!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for coming into my life; not as a visitor, but as a permanent resident. Help me to continue to remind my flesh it’s been and is being evicted. Amen!

Heb 3:5-6. . . . But Christ, God's faithful Son, is in complete charge of God's house. And we Christians are God's house-he lives in us!-if we keep up our courage firm to the end, and our joy and our trust in the Lord. TLB