Discussion For Friday, February 10, 2012
Discussion: What are you doing for the poor? What more can you do for the poor? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: What are you doing for the poor? What more can you do for the poor? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard (Proverbs 21:13) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to do something for the poor always, as this scripture clearly states that if … [Read more…]
Testimony: A South African farmer and his wife heard God’s voice calling him to come to Canada to start a missionary organization. He “leaned not on his own understanding” as he hated cold weather and loved the heat of Africa. God directed his path to Canada to start a Missionary Outreach. Since then, God has … [Read more…]
Discussion: In what ways do you trust in yourself rather than trusting in God? In what ways do you feel God is directing your path? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:5-6) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose this day to trust in you for … [Read more…]
Testimony: I have been in a church service when the Holy Spirit spoke directly to people through the Bible. I now see that it is the responsibility of the listener to be keenly aware of the words being spoken, not only the words of the Holy Bible, but also the words God will speak to … [Read more…]
Discussion: Are there any ways that show you have become ‘dull of hearing’ to the Holy Bible or God speaking to you? How does one become a better listener? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear (Luke 8:8) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Listening is so important. Help me to pay attention in all places where your Word is being spoken. Help me to listen to your directions. When I … [Read more…]
Testimony: Even though the apostle Peter denied Jesus three times, he was chosen by God to take a leadership role in the birth of Christianity. Jesus told Peter that Satan had desired to sift him as wheat but that He, Jesus had prayed for him. This gives us encouragement that when we keep our eyes … [Read more…]
Discussion: What mentors in your life have helped make this scripture come alive for you? How can you develop a teachable spirit that always encourages you to become more like Jesus? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever (Jude 24-25) (Scripture taken from the King James Version … [Read more…]
Testimony: A family lives in unity by not only showing love to each other, but by listening to the other person’s point of view and trying to feel what they feel. These principles bring joy and harmony to the whole family. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: How important is it for families to live in unity? How can you promote Christian unity in your family? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity (Psalms 133:1) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I see the devil’s plan is to have Christians fight each other constantly. I pray for a new level of love … [Read more…]
Testimony: Two great men in the Bible, Moses and the apostle Paul, were involved in murder before they stepped into full obedience to God. These two men went on to bring great glory to God and to write many books in the Old and New Testament. These two men help us remember that when we … [Read more…]
Discussion: Do you see that God has forgotten your sins when you asked Jesus to forgive them? How does the devil try to bring condemnation upon people? How can you live free from condemnation? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you Lord that when I make a mistake and sin, I can … [Read more…]
Holy Bible Scripture: The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich (Proverbs 10:3-4) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: … [Read more…]
Discussion: Are you using your time, talents and money diligently for the work of the Lord? How can you be more effective in advancing God’s Kingdom? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Testimony: A man who did not have more than an eighth grade education became a multi-millionaire with the help of God. The Lord blessed this man to start a Bible College and an unwed mother’s home for pregnant teenagers in America and a Bible College in India. He also helps feed the poor and because … [Read more…]
Testimony: A husband was in hospital following heart surgery when his wife got a call in the middle of the night to say that her husband’s condition was critical and that she needed to come immediately. As she drove to the hospital, fear gripped her. She remembered the scripture, Fear is not of God. Fear … [Read more…]
Discussion: What do you fear the most? How can you use this scripture to eliminate these fears? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I cast off fear from every part of my life for fear paralyzes my … [Read more…]
Testimony: A widow lost both her house and business to pay the medical bills following her husband’s death. In the last ten years, God has met all her family’s needs miraculously providing her with a home, a vehicle and even having her graduate from Bible College while raising three children by herself. Click On This … [Read more…]
Discussion: In what ways do you see God supplying your needs beyond what your own hands can provide? What is the difference between a want and a need? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I trust you to look after my finances and every need as I work diligently for your purposes. I … [Read more…]
Testimony: My grandparents honoured their father and mother all their lives and they lived a long time on this earth. In my grandmother’s later years, she required much nursing care which became tedious. My mother looked after my grandmother in those tough times and in doing so, she honoured this commandment. What gave her strength … [Read more…]
Discussion: In what ways are you honouring your father and mother? In what ways do you honour other fathers and mothers? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth (Ephesians 6:2-3) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Teach me to respect my parents all my days. … [Read more…]
Testimony: A worship leader was praying the Lord’s prayer and when he came to the part “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”, he asked God for wisdom to bring Heaven’s worship down to earth. This Christian started to ask for songs that were sung in heaven so that they could … [Read more…]
Discussion: Are you asking God for more wisdom on how Christians can bring more glory to God? What type of inventions could help evangelize the planet at a faster pace? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning (Proverbs 9:9) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Give me a teachable attitude so much that when I am very old and … [Read more…]
Testimony: In Acts Chapters 27 and 28, the Apostle Paul went through a major test even though he tried to warn the leaders of the danger that lay ahead. Paul and the rest of the 275 people on the ship had to endure a terrible storm which in those days often meant death. The ship … [Read more…]
Discussion: When going through a trial in life, are you able to look ahead and see glory to God come out of the situation? What good things have happened in your life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to look for good to come out of every … [Read more…]
Testimony: A Christian businessman uses this scripture to help in the trials of life. He also read in the Bible that heaven is Jesus’ throne and earth is His footstool and thought about Jesus putting His feet up on the earth as a footstool. As he pondered on the size of His feet (in this … [Read more…]
Discussion: How powerful is Jesus to you? Do you see that Jesus has already won the victory for you? How do you focus on this victory when going through the trials of life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you that I don’t have to fear anything because you Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are within me, and … [Read more…]
Testimony: A Christian had water sprinkled on him as a baby but he thought he needed to be water baptized as an adult since as a baby, baptism meant nothing to him. As he thought about being baptized in water, he became nervous of what others might think of him. When he learned that water … [Read more…]
Discussion: Have you been water baptized as an adult? What hinders people from wanting to be baptized? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .