DEAR GOD: You Are My Rock & All Else~

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I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
–Psalm 18:1-2

This verse from book of Psalms is powerfully moving. If you take the time to reflect and ponder on the Word, it will change your life considerably for the better. When we see what this means it should immediately bring an enormous comfort to your soul.

The LORD is my Rock! – Yes! He is just that! He is the empirical Rock of all ages. He is the strength for our souls. He is the solid foundation on which we stand.

The LORD is my Fortress! – Yes! He is just that! He is the substantial Ivory Tower of pureness and holiness that protects us from harm. That supports us from harsh elements/individuals.

The LORD is my Deliverer! – Yes! He is just that! He is the deliverer from sin. Our redeemer and our Salvation. He is the One who paid the price for our very souls. He is the One who was victorious over death, and with His blood we are delivered!

The LORD is my Strength! – Yes! He is just that! He is the strength of my being. He is the One who provides and sustains and nourishes me daily. He is the One who offers strength when I am weak, which is when He is the strongest.

 The LORD is the One I trust! – Yes! He is trustworthy! He is the One above all else that I trust with all my heart and soul. He is the only One that never disappoints or lets me down. I trust Him and Him alone.

The LORD is my Buckler! – Yes! He is just that!  He is the One who thwarts evil. He is the One that stands against the adversary. He is the One that shields me at all times.

The LORD is the horn of my salvation! – Yes! He is just that! He is the One that gave me life. That washed me clean as snow. That offers me forgiveness, and eternal life when I am called home one day. He is the LORD. And JESUS is LORD!

The LORD is my high Tower! – Yes! He is just that! He is the Tower of high and fortified structure that provides protection and defense against all of my enemies. He is higher than all the rest. He is highest of high. And He continuously watches over me.

Today, as you stop, pause and reflect on God and His enormous love for you, may I invite you to read this verse. I mean really read it, and embrace the meaning behind it. Understand it. And truly appreciate Him and His love. When we take the time to read and ponder the Word, not just rush through it. But stop and ponder on even “one verse” and what it means to you, in todays times, and how it configures into your life, you will start to grow even more so in the spirit. We can never cease to grow in the Word. And no matter how many times you’ve read it, it is always new. Because God will give you new meaning each time, and you will find something “jumps” out to you as if the very first time seeing it. That is how God operates. That is who He is. And the Word is pregnant. It grows and grows and grows.

Go ahead and see for yourself. And get ready for your roots and spirituality to deepen and grow exponentially.

“Father, thank You for Your Word, and Your love, and Your protection, may I do all according to Your will and purpose for my life, today tomorrow and all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: I Sing to Thee With Love~

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“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.”
–Psalm 59:16 

God is my defense and the Rock of my foundation. He is the quintessential Being in all I see and feel. He is the Creator of the Universe and my very soul. Each morning, I sing with joy for another day, and thank Him explicitly for the gift of a new day. Each night I pray for His peace and protection. But most of all I thank Him.

What do I thank Him for?

I thank Him for His Holy Spirit within me, that guides me in all I do and speak.

I thank Him for His Holy Spirit that prompts me to do what is right and leads me onto the paths of righteousness.

I thank Him for His Holy Spirit that is always with me, and never leaving me or deserting me, ever.

I thank Him for His soothing voice and Holy Spirit that is forever holding me up safely in the rage of ugly vitriolic voices in the world.

I thank Him for giving me the present of His Holy Spirit.

These examples and so much more are what I “Sing” about in the morning and during the day, as I raise my voice and exalt Him, and give Him all the honor and glory.

I realize that with Him I am impervious to “evil” because I am protected by His precious Blood and by the Holy Spirit within me.

Do you give Him thanks daily? Do you realize that the Holy Spirit resides inside of you when you accept Him as Your Lord and Savior? Do you realize that He is with you always?

Today go through the day with the conscious thought and reality that “His Spirit is with You,” and He is guiding you every step of the way.  And then go ahead and give Him a shout of praise and offer Him a thankful heart of love. He died for you! (John 3:16) If that isn’t enough alone to adore Him, then I truly don’t know what more I can possibly say, because His love for us is the biggest and greatest love story ever told!

“Father, may I always realize that Your Spirit is within me, may I mirror Your Light in all I do, may I humbly serve You with all my heart and soul, may I be obedient to Your will and Your doctrine, and may I honor and adore You all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Earnest Prayers Growth In Spirit~

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There are many examples of Biblical characters praying in earnest like Hannah, Naomi, and David, and Joseph in the Bible. God hears all of us as we open our heart and pray to Him. Our prayers reach the heavens, and He reacts, according to His time, and will.  We mustn’t forget that our Omnipotent Father is true to His children and His love is unwavering. He is merciful and complies with our desires and wishes, when they are all part of His plan and scope of reasoning. Some examples of earnest praying are listed below.

Naomi was a woman who experienced great loss and bitterness in her life. She moved from Bethlehem to Moab with her husband and two sons, but they all died there, leaving her alone with her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah. She decided to return to Bethlehem but urged her daughters-in-law to stay in Moab and find new husbands. Ruth insisted on staying with Naomi, but Orpah left. Naomi changed her name to Mara, which means bitter, and said, “The Almighty has made my life very bitter. He has taken away everything I had. The Lord has brought me back empty. The Lord has judged me. The Almighty has punished me.” (Ruth 1:20-21) Naomi prayed for God’s blessing and kindness on Ruth, who remained loyal to her and followed her God. She also prayed for God to provide a husband and a home for Ruth.

God answered Naomi’s prayers by leading Ruth to Boaz, a relative of Naomi’s husband, who married Ruth and redeemed their family. Ruth gave birth to a son, Obed, who became the grandfather of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Naomi’s bitterness turned to joy as she nursed her grandson and praised God for his provision. (Ruth 2:20, 3:1, 4:13-17)


David was a man after God’s own heart, who faced many trials and enemies in his life. He was anointed as king of Israel by Samuel but had to wait for many years before he could take the throne. He was persecuted by King Saul, who tried to kill him several times. He had to flee from his own son Absalom, who rebelled against him and tried to usurp his kingdom.

He also committed adultery with Bathsheba and murdered her husband Uriah, which brought severe consequences on his family. David prayed to God with honesty and humility, confessing his sins, asking for forgiveness, seeking guidance, expressing his trust, and praising God’s greatness.

Some of his prayers are recorded in the Psalms, such as Psalm 3, 23, 32, 51, and 139.

David also prayed for his son Solomon, who succeeded him as king, and asked God to give him wisdom and a loyal heart. God answered David’s prayers by forgiving his sins, delivering him from his enemies, establishing his throne, and making a covenant with him that his descendant would reign forever. (1 Samuel 16:13, 24:10, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 12:13, 15:31, 24:10, 1 Chronicles 29:10-19)

Joseph was a son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. He was taken to Egypt, where he served as a slave in Potiphar’s house. He was falsely accused of raping Potiphar’s wife and thrown into prison. He interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker but was forgotten by them for two years. He was finally remembered and brought before Pharaoh, who had a dream that no one could interpret. Joseph gave God the credit for his ability to interpret dreams and revealed to Pharaoh that his dream meant seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh was impressed by Joseph’s wisdom and put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt. Joseph prepared for the famine and saved many lives, including his own family, who came to Egypt to buy food. Joseph forgave his brothers and reconciled with them, saying, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:20)

Joseph prayed to God for guidance, protection, and blessing. He also prayed for his sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and asked God to make them fruitful and multiply them. God answered Joseph’s prayers by preserving his life, elevating his position, fulfilling his dreams, and making him a blessing to many nations. (Genesis 37:5-11, 39:2-23, 40:8, 41:16, 41:37-57, 45:5-8, 48:15-16, 49:22-26)

And of course, there is God fearing Hannah, who prayed for her womb to be “opened” as she was barren and wanted to bring forth a child and promised God that her son would be dedicated to Him and she would never bring a razor upon his head or strong drink. And it was granted – 1 Samuel 2:1–10,

Praying by your soul in a manner such as these significant men and women of the Bible not only will bring us closer to the LORD, but it enables our growth in the spiritual realm (by our spirit and life according to that depth) that will catapult and solidify us in a relationship with the LORD that will exceed our usual path of existence. For when we engage fully in trusting Him and loving Him, heart, mind body and soul it makes all the difference in the world and in our lives!

“Father, may I pray in earnest in my spirit to Your ears, may I be humble in every aspect of my life, and adhere body, mind and soul in my requests and my devotion and dedication to You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: You Command- I Gladly Listen~

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There are many verses in the Bible that talk about the importance and benefits of listening to God’s commandments and being blessed. Here are some prime examples in the importance and relevance in listening, obeying and loving the LORD. There are always consequences to one’s behavior. Repercussions that can be devastating to our “soul and salvation” should we cross lines and alter our lifestyle to that which is polar opposite of God and His Word.  So let’s look at the following verses to see some of the components of being in His Word at all times, and why we should stay there!

These verses and others teach us that listening to God’s commandments is a sign of reverence, love, and faithfulness to God, and that it leads to blessings in this life and the next. Herewith is my conclusion that summarizes this idea.

Listening to God’s commandments is more than just hearing His words, it is opening our hearts and minds to His truth and grace. It is a way of honoring Him, loving Him, and serving Him. It is a way of aligning our lives with His purpose and plan. It is a way of receiving His blessings and sharing them with others. Listening to God’s commandments should be the main source of our joy and peace. It should be the very reason we exist; in many ways it is the ONLY reason we exist. We live and breathe because of Him. He gave us LIFE– and Eternal LIFE, when we subscribe to His commandments and His love, it is an obvious choice.

Have you listened to His commandments today? Are you following His Word and precepts and applying it to your life today? His grace and love invite you all to open His book and get acquainted with His Word. But not only is His book “open” so are His “arms.”  So the question is, “what are you waiting for?”

“Father, thank You for Your Word, may I always avail myself to You as Your humble servant, and oblige You in all I do, may I cover myself with Your precepts and apply them to my life and therefore infuse my soul with Your love, which shall sustain me all the days of my life, and beyond, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

 

DEAR GOD: Here I am For You Not The World~

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 Corinthians 6:14-18 ESV 

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore, go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”

 

Go out and separate from them, “says the LORD.” Did you ever take the time to realize what that means? Today in this vastly unstable and impure world, it can apply to almost all we encounter on a daily basis. God is telling us to be an example and set forth on the right path and establish ourselves as followers in all we do and say. Although we are in the world, we are not “of the world” and all it enforces in terms of immorality and salaciousness.

We are to be different and that is not to say, “high and mighty” because NO ONE is. There is only One pure and Mighty One, and that is the LORD.  What we need to do is be on guard, don’t take interest in superficial things or things of ill gotten measures in entertainment or otherwise, but in things of godly nature.

We are not to “repel” and think we are better than others, again we are not. We are to present our light to those we encounter and to represent Christ in all we do, say, think, and feel.

Eventually things that are not godly or pure will be like “poison to your soul” and you will shrink away from it. Things that are foul and unsightly and vulgar, will be like an electric shock to your soul. As we get deeper into a relationship with the LORD and we connect our spirit with His Spirit more intimately, we become less enamored of the world, but more enamored of Him and His ways. It’s a natural transformation.

Today, as you go out and do what you need to do…shine your light, stand up and be a faithful follower and be an example to others of what a Christian is all about.

“Father, may I do all according to Your will today, may I be a humble servant and example of Your light, and may I never stray from Your Word, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Your Presence I Seek Always~

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Psalm 27:8 (ESV) -You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”

There is a given in my life, and that is “I want Jesus” every single second I breathe!  I seek His Word, His advice, His guidance, and His wisdom in all I do.

You know the Bible is filled with Wisdom and direction and if only the “entire world” would use it accordingly, it would be a much better place to live in.  Alas, that isn’t happening, but the good news is, in the Eternity, it will be!

Matthew 7:14 -But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

It is a difficult and challenging role sometimes being Christian. After all, there are roadblocks that can be placed in our path due to the “enemy” and other scenarios that can be restricting our access to the right road. Worldly obsessions for one thing seems to be the number one cause of driving off course in what is right in God’s eyes. When we seek His Presence, we are given the confidence and strength through His Holy Spirit to turn once again onto the path of righteousness, that is to say, the “narrow path.”

John5:13 – I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

When we believe in Christ – we are promised Eternal life. And by reading and immersing oneself in the Word on a continuous daily basis, we are assured of this promise, and it will come to fruition.

Planning, reading, meditating, praying, walking in Christ’s ways, thinking with Christ’s mind, and loving others in the way Christ commands us are all essential paths in which we need to walk in order to graduate from this life into the next. But the most important of all, is accepting Him as LORD and Savior, because no one gets to the Father, without going through Christ!

Do you seek His face daily? Do you sit in quiet and listen to Him? Have you expressed how much You love Him today? It’s never too late, He’s waiting and always will be…

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“Father, thank You for Your Presence, Your Words, Your love, may I be in obedience to Your calling, Your commandments, and Your will for my life, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

 

 

 

DEAR GOD: Thank You For Your Armor~

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Ephesians 6:12-13 -For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

The main idea of the passage is that Christians are engaged in a spiritual war against evil forces, and they need to equip themselves with God’s armor to resist and overcome them.

As Christians, we are not fighting against human enemies, but against powerful and wicked spiritual beings that rule over this dark world. That’s why we need to put on all the armor that God provides us, so that we can stand firm and defend ourselves against their attacks.

  • The word “wrestle” implies that the struggle is intense, close, and personal. It also suggests that the enemy is trying to bring us down and make us fall.
  • The phrase “flesh and blood” refers to human beings, who are not the ultimate source of our problems. The real enemies are the spiritual forces behind them, who influence and manipulate them to oppose God and his people.
  • The terms “rulers”, “authorities”, “powers”, and “spiritual forces of evil” describe different levels and aspects of the demonic hierarchy that operates in the heavenly realms, which are the invisible dimensions of reality where spiritual beings exist.
  • The expression “the full armor of God” refers to the various pieces of equipment that God gives us to protect and empower us in the spiritual war. They are explained in more detail in the following verses (Ephesians 6:14-18)
  • The phrase “the evil day” refers to the time of crisis and temptation that we may face in our lives, when the enemy tries to harm us and make us lose our faith. It could also point to the final day of judgment, when the enemy will be defeated once and for all.
  • The word “stand” is repeated three times in the passage, emphasizing the need to remain steadfast and unshakable in our faith and obedience to God. It also implies that we are not called to attack or advance, but to resist and endure.

Are you fully equipped and armed with the Gospel when you leave your home?  And also while in it? There isn’t anywhere you should be without your full armor on!

“Dear LORD, thank You for Your Word as my protector, my defender, and my iron impenetrable suit of defense, may I always wear it into every battle, and may I wear it in goodness, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Life With You Is—LIFE~

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Being alive in Christ is the only way to LIVE.  Without Christ, there is no LIFE.  He is the life, the way and the truth (John 14:6). Jesus Christ, Son of God – is our Mediator and our High Priest, and our Savior.  He is our Rock and our Redeemer. He is the quintessential unblemished Lamb of God who took away our sins. Our salvation is solidly in place because of His willingly going to the cross for us. Taking on our sin, corruption, and ugliness of the whole world.

He is my LIFE and I LIVE for HIM!

Below are some reminders for you to read and expand your love and growth in Christ, through His Word and His commandments.

  • Ephesians 2:4-10: This passage tells us that God made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our sins, and that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our works. It also says that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works that he prepared for us.
  • Romans 6:11-14: This passage urges us to consider ourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus, and to not let sin reign in our mortal bodies. It also reminds us that sin is no longer our master, because we are under grace, not the law.
  • Romans 8:10-11: This passage explains that if Christ is in us, our body is dead because of sin, but our spirit is alive because of righteousness. It also promises that the Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead will also give life to our mortal bodies.

These are just some of the many verses that show how we are alive right this moment, only because of Christ.  If you want to learn more, you can read the whole chapters of Ephesians 2, Romans 6, and Romans 8 where you can get a full in-depth study and semblance of understanding in Christ and His doctrine.

When you take the time to get to know Christ you will be transformed into a whole new chapter of your life. It will be a fulfilling and gradual growth in spirit and reflective in all you do on a daily basis. Interactions with others will be easier and life in and of itself will be simpler to navigate.

Do you believe in Christ?  Have you accepted Him as Your LORD and Savior?  Do you know He died for you/us?

Please open your heart and let Him in-it’s the best thing you will ever have done in your life. And it will make your LIFE a life worth LIVING!

“Father, thank You for Your Son, my LORD and Savior, I know I am alive only because of Him, I know that He paid the price for me, a sinner, and I know that He is never going to leave me and never will turn from me, no matter what, thank You for Your love, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

DEAR GOD: Your Word Touches Hearts~

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Have you ever found when you quote a passage or verse from God’s Holy Word, that more often than not it seems to “startle” an individual one way or another?  That is to say in my personal experience and encounters, when I offer up a quote that is germane to the conversation in which we are having, the person will immediately react!  How do they react? It depends on the circumstances of course, but they all share one thing in common, they all “pause” and reflect before responding.

For example, last week an individual was hurting and sobbing openly about someone they love who is probably at the end of their time on earth. I offered up this very important verse of truth and wisdom from the LORD from Luke 23:43–And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

The person stopped sobbing and said, “do you really think so?” I replied, “Jesus’ words- so Yes! He is pure and speaks the truth and promises this. So of course I KNOW so. I know they will be in paradise soon…“

Words have a way to hurt or help, to comfort or discomfort, to soothe the soul or ruffle feathers. Words are powerful, the tongue can be either a weapon or a friend. The tongue is a very important part of the body. James uses three illustrations to express what the tongue is like and why it must be controlled in James 3:3-5. He illustrates each one brilliantly and offers explanations of such.

  • (3:3) BITS –“If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well.” 
  • (3:4) SHIPS – “Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.”
  • (3:5) FIRES- So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!

Fine example of how powerful the tongue it. We can speak life into a situation or circumstance or speak death! Remember in Ezekiel who the LORD told to speak life into the “old bones” to bring to life? Ezekiel 37:1-14 is about a vision given to the prophet Ezekiel, in which he was taken to a valley full of dry bones. The Lord asked him whether these bones could come to life, and Ezekiel responded that only the Lord knew. God then commanded Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones, and as he did, they began to come together and be covered with flesh.

So too can our words affect to this very day. The Word is a powerful tool for our soul, heart, body and mind! God’s Word is life enhancing, life fulfilling, life everlasting!

When we pull up the Word that should be there always hidden in our hearts, we can apply it to all kinds of life altering moments.

–Psalms 119:11 (KJV): Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Being Christian is one thing. It’s how you apply that Christianity in life is quite another altogether.

Do you use your words wisely?
Or do you use them in a useless way?
Do you offer up death to the dry bones?
Or do you speak life into the dry bones, bringing them to life?

That little part of your body, your tongue is a powerful tool. Please use it wisely. And when you have nothing to say, keep it still, be still and let God guide you- (Psalm 46:10). 

Remember you have the ability to make a difference to someone today, tomorrow and the next day- and all the days of your life!

“Father, may I serve you wisely this day, and may I use Your Word as a tool to help my brothers and sisters, and those I encounter throughout my day, today, tomorrow and always, in Jesus’ precious name, Amen.”

 

 

DEAR GOD: I Will Always Follow Your Doctrine~

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The book of Galatians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the churches in Galatia. In this letter, Paul addresses the issue of false teachings that had infiltrated the church. The false teachings were coming from a group of people known as Judaizers, who were trying to convince the Galatians that they needed to follow Jewish customs and laws in order to be saved. Paul refutes this idea and emphasizes that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

In Galatians 1:6-10, Paul expresses his concern that the Galatians are abandoning Jesus’ grace and turning to a different gospel – a false gospel. He doesn’t mince words when it comes to Judaizers coming in and undermining the work he has done in Galatia. Paul feels so strongly about the good news that has been preached to the Galatians that he calls down a curse upon anyone who would dare to proffer an alternative gospel.

In Galatians 2:4, Paul talks about false brothers who had come in under false pretenses to spy on their freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave them. Paul emphasizes that there is no room for a gospel that strays from the grace of Christ.

This warning still applies to this very day in time. Those that are following another gospel are in danger of losing their salvation bought and paid for by Jesus Christ. They are tampering with their existence and eternal life. The good news is it’s never too late. When we accept and willingly follow Jesus and His doctrine, and commandments we are fulfilling our roles as Christians. We are inherently moving onto a path of righteousness that is a gift from above (James 1:17) and we are acknowledging Him as our LORD and Savior.

Jesus is the way to LIFE.

Jesus is the way to FREEDOM.

Jesus is the way to SALVATION.

JESUS is the way for EVERYTHING.

Do you follow Jesus? When you do things will become easier to navigate as He will guide you through it all, both good and bad times.

Galatians 2:16: “yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.”

Galatians 3:10-11: “For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, ‘Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.’ Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’”

Galatians 5:1: “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”

Galatians 5:4-6: “You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.”

The above verses show that Paul was adamant that the Galatians should not be deceived by the false teachers who were trying to impose the law on them. He wanted them to understand that they were saved by grace through faith in Christ alone, and that nothing else mattered.

Remember Jesus said in Matthew 28:20 saying to preach His gospel and “… teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

The Gospel Christ tells us to teach is His- none other! And ignoring His commandments can prove detrimental to your soul.

Obeying it and following Him and accepting Him as your LORD and Savior, quite the contrary.

Your blessings will overflow, and your soul will not be in danger of the second death–no–instead it will live forever!

“Father, thank You for Your Word and Your promises, may I do all to promote Your Word, in my actions, thoughts, behavior, and heart, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”