• “Be careful what you feed your soul; it shapes who you become.”

    Just as our body needs good food to remain healthy, our soul also needs the right spiritual nourishment. Every day, we feed our soul through what we watch, what we hear, what we read, the conversations we engage in, and the thoughts we continually allow into our minds.

    Not everything that satisfies our curiosity will strengthen our soul. Not everything that makes us happy will help us grow spiritually. Some things may seem harmless, but little by little, they can fill our hearts with fear, anger, impure thoughts, negative thinking, and worldly desires.

    Whatever we continually consume will eventually influence our thoughts, desires, words, and way of life.

    That is why we must be very careful about what we allow into our hearts. Instead of constantly filling our souls with the noise of the world, we should fill them with God’s Word, prayer, worship, godly fellowship, and things that draw us closer to Christ.

    Jesus said:

    “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”
    — Matthew 4:4

    It is not only about asking, “What am I watching?” or “What am I listening to?”

    We must also ask:

    “What are these things doing to my soul?”

    Because what you feed your soul today will eventually shape who you become tomorrow.

    Therefore, guard your heart. Wisely choose the things that influence your life. Make God’s Word the daily nourishment of your soul.

    “Fill your soul with things that strengthen your faith, but do not fill it with things that slowly weaken it.”

    Hepsi Sam
    “Be careful what you feed your soul; it shapes who you become.” Just as our body needs good food to remain healthy, our soul also needs the right spiritual nourishment. Every day, we feed our soul through what we watch, what we hear, what we read, the conversations we engage in, and the thoughts we continually allow into our minds. Not everything that satisfies our curiosity will strengthen our soul. Not everything that makes us happy will help us grow spiritually. Some things may seem harmless, but little by little, they can fill our hearts with fear, anger, impure thoughts, negative thinking, and worldly desires. Whatever we continually consume will eventually influence our thoughts, desires, words, and way of life. That is why we must be very careful about what we allow into our hearts. Instead of constantly filling our souls with the noise of the world, we should fill them with God’s Word, prayer, worship, godly fellowship, and things that draw us closer to Christ. Jesus said: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4 It is not only about asking, “What am I watching?” or “What am I listening to?” We must also ask: “What are these things doing to my soul?” Because what you feed your soul today will eventually shape who you become tomorrow. Therefore, guard your heart. Wisely choose the things that influence your life. Make God’s Word the daily nourishment of your soul. “Fill your soul with things that strengthen your faith, but do not fill it with things that slowly weaken it.” Hepsi Sam ✍️
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  • DAILY BREAD FELLOWSHIP
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    Today’s Scripture
    John 2:6 (ESV)
    “Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.”
    Opening the Scriptures
    John now draws our attention to something standing nearby at the wedding: six large stone water jars.
    These were not ordinary drinking containers. John specifically tells us that they were connected with Jewish purification practices.
    The jars were large. Together they could hold well over one hundred gallons of water.
    At this point, however, they were simply standing there.
    The servants did not yet know why Jesus would soon direct their attention toward them.
    This detail reminds us of something important when reading Scripture. God often accomplishes His purposes through things that appear completely ordinary.
    The servants saw water jars.
    Jesus knew what He was about to do.
    Living God’s Word Today
    We often think God can use us only when we possess something impressive.
    We may believe we need greater ability, more education, more money, greater influence, or better circumstances before we can serve Him effectively.
    But Scripture repeatedly challenges that thinking.
    God is not limited by what appears small or ordinary to us.
    The question is not whether what we possess seems impressive.
    The question is whether it is available for His purposes.
    Those stone jars could not perform a miracle.
    Neither could the servants.
    The power belonged entirely to Christ.
    That distinction is essential in Christian service.
    Whenever God accomplishes something through our lives, ministries, churches, abilities, or resources, we must never confuse the instrument with the One who supplies the power.
    Christ receives the glory.
    Perhaps you sometimes feel that what you have to offer God is insignificant.
    Do not measure usefulness according to human standards.
    Bring what you have under the authority of Christ.
    Your time can be used by Him.
    Your home can be used by Him.
    Your abilities can be used by Him.
    Your resources can be used by Him.
    Your ordinary conversations can become opportunities to speak truth and demonstrate the love of Christ.
    But never forget: the power is not in us.
    We are servants. Christ is Lord.
    The six stone jars were standing at Cana, ready to be used according to His command.
    The servants would soon discover that ordinary obedience placed them in the service of an extraordinary Savior.
    Our responsibility today remains the same.
    Be available.
    Listen to His Word.
    Obey what He commands.
    And give Christ all the glory for whatever He accomplishes.
    Question for Today:
    Are you willing to place what you have at Christ’s disposal for His purposes?
    Respond: “Lord, use what You have given me for Your glory.”
    DAILY BREAD FELLOWSHIP DBF-001-027 Today’s Scripture John 2:6 (ESV) “Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.” Opening the Scriptures John now draws our attention to something standing nearby at the wedding: six large stone water jars. These were not ordinary drinking containers. John specifically tells us that they were connected with Jewish purification practices. The jars were large. Together they could hold well over one hundred gallons of water. At this point, however, they were simply standing there. The servants did not yet know why Jesus would soon direct their attention toward them. This detail reminds us of something important when reading Scripture. God often accomplishes His purposes through things that appear completely ordinary. The servants saw water jars. Jesus knew what He was about to do. Living God’s Word Today We often think God can use us only when we possess something impressive. We may believe we need greater ability, more education, more money, greater influence, or better circumstances before we can serve Him effectively. But Scripture repeatedly challenges that thinking. God is not limited by what appears small or ordinary to us. The question is not whether what we possess seems impressive. The question is whether it is available for His purposes. Those stone jars could not perform a miracle. Neither could the servants. The power belonged entirely to Christ. That distinction is essential in Christian service. Whenever God accomplishes something through our lives, ministries, churches, abilities, or resources, we must never confuse the instrument with the One who supplies the power. Christ receives the glory. Perhaps you sometimes feel that what you have to offer God is insignificant. Do not measure usefulness according to human standards. Bring what you have under the authority of Christ. Your time can be used by Him. Your home can be used by Him. Your abilities can be used by Him. Your resources can be used by Him. Your ordinary conversations can become opportunities to speak truth and demonstrate the love of Christ. But never forget: the power is not in us. We are servants. Christ is Lord. The six stone jars were standing at Cana, ready to be used according to His command. The servants would soon discover that ordinary obedience placed them in the service of an extraordinary Savior. Our responsibility today remains the same. Be available. Listen to His Word. Obey what He commands. And give Christ all the glory for whatever He accomplishes. Question for Today: Are you willing to place what you have at Christ’s disposal for His purposes? Respond: “Lord, use what You have given me for Your glory.”
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  • PROVERB OF THE DAY

    (Proverbs 20)

    1. Wine is a mocker,
    Strong drink is a brawler,
    And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

    2. The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
    Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.

    3. It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
    Since any fool can start a quarrel.

    4. The lazy man will not plow because of winter;
    He will beg during harvest and have nothing.

    5. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
    But a man of understanding will draw it out.

    6. Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,
    But who can find a faithful man?

    7. The righteous
    man walks in his integrity;
    His children are blessed after him.

    8. A king who sits on the throne of judgment
    Scatters all evil with his eyes.

    9. Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,
    I am pure from my sin”?

    10. Diverse weights and diverse measures,
    They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD.

    11. Even a child is known by his deeds,
    Whether what he does is pure and right.

    12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
    The LORD has made them both.

    13. Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;
    Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.

    14. “It is good for nothing,” cries the buyer;
    But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.

    15. There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
    But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

    16. Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
    And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

    17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
    But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

    18. Plans are established by counsel;
    By wise counsel wage war.

    19. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
    Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.

    20. Whoever curses his father or his mother,
    His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.

    21. An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning
    Will not be blessed at the end.

    22. Do not say, “I will recompense evil”;
    Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

    23. Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD,
    And dishonest scales are not good.

    24. A man’s steps are of the LORD;
    How then can a man understand his own way?

    25. It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
    And afterward to reconsider his vows.

    26. A wise king sifts out the wicked,
    And brings the threshing wheel over them.

    27. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD,
    Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

    28. Mercy and truth preserve the king,
    And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

    29. The glory of young men is their strength,
    And the splendor of old men is their gray head.

    30. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
    As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
    PROVERB OF THE DAY (Proverbs 20) 1. Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2. The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. 3. It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. 4. The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. 5. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out. 6. Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man? 7. The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. 8. A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters all evil with his eyes. 9. Who can say, “I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin”? 10. Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD. 11. Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right. 12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made them both. 13. Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. 14. “It is good for nothing,” cries the buyer; But when he has gone his way, then he boasts. 15. There is gold and a multitude of rubies, But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 16. Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger, And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress. 17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. 18. Plans are established by counsel; By wise counsel wage war. 19. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. 20. Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness. 21. An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning Will not be blessed at the end. 22. Do not say, “I will recompense evil”; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you. 23. Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, And dishonest scales are not good. 24. A man’s steps are of the LORD; How then can a man understand his own way? 25. It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. 26. A wise king sifts out the wicked, And brings the threshing wheel over them. 27. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. 28. Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne. 29. The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray head. 30. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
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  • Daily Bible Lesson.
    THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS — VICTORY WHERE ADAM FAILED

    Matthew 4:1–11 | Mark 1:12–13 | Luke 4:1–13

    The temptation of Jesus was not merely a story about three conversations in the wilderness. It was a powerful revelation of how Satan attacks, how Christ responds, and how victory over temptation is possible.

    After Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, where He fasted for forty days and nights. Then Satan came to tempt Him.

    «“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.” — Matthew 4:1»

    Notice something important: Jesus was not tempted because He had sinned. He was tempted because He was righteous.

    THE FIRST TEMPTATION — “COMMAND THAT THESE STONES BE MADE BREAD”

    Jesus was hungry. Satan attacked Him at His weakest physical moment.

    «“If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.” — Matthew 4:3»

    Satan was essentially saying, “Use your power to satisfy yourself. Put your physical desire before obedience to God.”

    But Jesus answered:

    «“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4»

    The lesson is simple:
    Your greatest need is not always the thing your flesh is demanding.

    Food is important, but obedience to God is more important.

    Jesus did not allow hunger to become an excuse for disobedience.

    THE SECOND TEMPTATION — “CAST THYSELF DOWN”

    Satan then took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple and quoted Scripture.

    «“If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down.” — Matthew 4:6»

    Notice carefully: Satan quoted Scripture!

    This teaches us something extremely important:

    Not everyone who quotes the Bible is teaching the truth.

    The devil quoted Psalm 91, but he twisted its meaning to encourage Jesus to test God.

    Jesus answered:

    «“Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” — Matthew 4:7»

    The lesson:
    Knowing Scripture is not enough. We must understand Scripture correctly and submit to its true meaning.

    The devil can use Bible words while promoting a message that contradicts God's will.

    THE THIRD TEMPTATION — WORSHIP ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU THE KINGDOMS

    Satan showed Jesus the kingdoms of the world and offered them to Him.

    «“All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” — Matthew 4:9»

    What was Satan asking for?

    Worship.

    Jesus answered with absolute firmness:

    «“Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” — Matthew 4:10»

    Jesus would receive the kingdom—but not by compromising His loyalty to God.

    The lesson:
    Never exchange obedience to God for temporary success, popularity, money, power, pleasure, or worldly recognition.

    There are things Satan may offer that look attractive, but anything that requires disobedience to God is too expensive.

    JESUS WON WITH “IT IS WRITTEN”

    Look at Christ's weapon throughout the temptation:

    “It is written.”

    He did not answer Satan with human philosophy.

    He did not argue from emotion.

    He did not negotiate.

    He stood upon the Word of God.

    This is why Scripture says:

    «“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” — Psalm 119:11»

    If the Word of God is not in your heart, what will you stand upon when temptation comes?

    JESUS SUCCEEDED WHERE ADAM FAILED

    There is a beautiful contrast here.

    Adam was tempted in a perfect garden, surrounded by abundance—and he fell.

    Jesus was tempted in a barren wilderness, weakened by forty days of fasting—and He remained faithful.

    Adam listened to the serpent.

    Jesus answered the serpent with God's Word.

    Adam disobeyed God.

    Jesus obeyed God.

    Where Adam failed, Christ stood victorious.

    And Hebrews gives us this encouragement:

    «“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” — Hebrews 4:15»

    Jesus understands temptation—not because He surrendered to it, but because He faced it and overcame it without sin.

    WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR US?

    Temptation itself is not sin.

    Giving in to temptation is sin.

    When temptation comes, remember:

    When your flesh says, “Satisfy yourself,” remember: “Man shall not live by bread alone.”

    When Satan twists Scripture, remember: “It is written.”

    When the world offers you success in exchange for compromise, remember: “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God.”

    And when you feel weak, remember:

    «“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13»

    The Christian life is not about pretending temptation does not exist.

    It is about learning to stand when temptation comes.

    Jesus did not overcome temptation by compromising with Satan.

    He overcame by trusting His Father, standing upon Scripture, and refusing to disobey.

    THE FINAL LESSON

    Satan can tempt you, but he cannot force you to sin.

    The choice remains before you.

    When temptation comes, don't negotiate with it.

    Don't entertain it.

    Don't twist Scripture to justify it.

    Stand on the Word. Trust God. Choose obedience.

    Because the same Christ who overcame in the wilderness is able to strengthen those who follow Him today.

    «“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7»

    Jesus overcame.
    Jesus is our example.
    Jesus is our strength.
    And through Him, victory is possible.

    Amazing Love
    Daily Bible Lesson. THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS — VICTORY WHERE ADAM FAILED Matthew 4:1–11 | Mark 1:12–13 | Luke 4:1–13 The temptation of Jesus was not merely a story about three conversations in the wilderness. It was a powerful revelation of how Satan attacks, how Christ responds, and how victory over temptation is possible. After Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, where He fasted for forty days and nights. Then Satan came to tempt Him. «“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.” — Matthew 4:1» Notice something important: Jesus was not tempted because He had sinned. He was tempted because He was righteous. 1️⃣ THE FIRST TEMPTATION — “COMMAND THAT THESE STONES BE MADE BREAD” Jesus was hungry. Satan attacked Him at His weakest physical moment. «“If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.” — Matthew 4:3» Satan was essentially saying, “Use your power to satisfy yourself. Put your physical desire before obedience to God.” But Jesus answered: «“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4» The lesson is simple: Your greatest need is not always the thing your flesh is demanding. Food is important, but obedience to God is more important. Jesus did not allow hunger to become an excuse for disobedience. 2️⃣ THE SECOND TEMPTATION — “CAST THYSELF DOWN” Satan then took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple and quoted Scripture. «“If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down.” — Matthew 4:6» Notice carefully: Satan quoted Scripture! This teaches us something extremely important: Not everyone who quotes the Bible is teaching the truth. The devil quoted Psalm 91, but he twisted its meaning to encourage Jesus to test God. Jesus answered: «“Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” — Matthew 4:7» The lesson: Knowing Scripture is not enough. We must understand Scripture correctly and submit to its true meaning. The devil can use Bible words while promoting a message that contradicts God's will. 3️⃣ THE THIRD TEMPTATION — WORSHIP ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU THE KINGDOMS Satan showed Jesus the kingdoms of the world and offered them to Him. «“All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” — Matthew 4:9» What was Satan asking for? Worship. Jesus answered with absolute firmness: «“Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” — Matthew 4:10» Jesus would receive the kingdom—but not by compromising His loyalty to God. The lesson: Never exchange obedience to God for temporary success, popularity, money, power, pleasure, or worldly recognition. There are things Satan may offer that look attractive, but anything that requires disobedience to God is too expensive. JESUS WON WITH “IT IS WRITTEN” Look at Christ's weapon throughout the temptation: “It is written.” He did not answer Satan with human philosophy. He did not argue from emotion. He did not negotiate. He stood upon the Word of God. This is why Scripture says: «“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” — Psalm 119:11» If the Word of God is not in your heart, what will you stand upon when temptation comes? JESUS SUCCEEDED WHERE ADAM FAILED There is a beautiful contrast here. Adam was tempted in a perfect garden, surrounded by abundance—and he fell. Jesus was tempted in a barren wilderness, weakened by forty days of fasting—and He remained faithful. Adam listened to the serpent. Jesus answered the serpent with God's Word. Adam disobeyed God. Jesus obeyed God. Where Adam failed, Christ stood victorious. And Hebrews gives us this encouragement: «“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” — Hebrews 4:15» Jesus understands temptation—not because He surrendered to it, but because He faced it and overcame it without sin. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR US? Temptation itself is not sin. Giving in to temptation is sin. When temptation comes, remember: When your flesh says, “Satisfy yourself,” remember: “Man shall not live by bread alone.” When Satan twists Scripture, remember: “It is written.” When the world offers you success in exchange for compromise, remember: “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God.” And when you feel weak, remember: «“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13» The Christian life is not about pretending temptation does not exist. It is about learning to stand when temptation comes. Jesus did not overcome temptation by compromising with Satan. He overcame by trusting His Father, standing upon Scripture, and refusing to disobey. THE FINAL LESSON Satan can tempt you, but he cannot force you to sin. The choice remains before you. When temptation comes, don't negotiate with it. Don't entertain it. Don't twist Scripture to justify it. Stand on the Word. Trust God. Choose obedience. Because the same Christ who overcame in the wilderness is able to strengthen those who follow Him today. «“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7» Jesus overcame. Jesus is our example. Jesus is our strength. And through Him, victory is possible. Amazing Love
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  • Dear Father,

    You instructed a young prophet, saying, “Thou shalt eat no bread, nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest.” But there was an old prophet who came and misled him, saying, “I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water.” But he lied to him. This very act cost the young prophet his life.

    The unsettling part of this story is that the Scripture refers to a man who caused the downfall of another in the same field he operated, a prophet! I strongly believe in and advocate for mentorship, and a model who has gone before us often has greater influence on our decisions, especially when its a trusted voice. Today, I am concerned about people we look up to, whose words of direction and contributions to our assignment, although genuine, may lead us astray.

    I think of those moments in our destiny when, in what seems like a dilemma, we must choose between obedience to You and what appears to be rebellion against a trusted voice. And like the younger prophet, we may be faced with the risk of letting our guard down. How can we, in such situations, know which way to go? Especially when what they talk us into is not bad in itself. If a man who clearly heard You fell victim, how can we trust our own discernment?

    I do not have all the answers, Father. But I have developed a pattern: whenever I experience contradictions, to always check back with You. I believe in mentorship, but I also believe that every trusted voice may not always speak a trusted word.

    Translations;
    Slide 1: English
    Slide 2: French
    Slide 3: Bengali
    Slide 4: Hindi
    Slide 5: Urdu

    #LettertoGod
    #mentorship
    #instructions
    #dilemma
    #obedience
    Dear Father, You instructed a young prophet, saying, “Thou shalt eat no bread, nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest.” But there was an old prophet who came and misled him, saying, “I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water.” But he lied to him. This very act cost the young prophet his life. The unsettling part of this story is that the Scripture refers to a man who caused the downfall of another in the same field he operated, a prophet! I strongly believe in and advocate for mentorship, and a model who has gone before us often has greater influence on our decisions, especially when its a trusted voice. Today, I am concerned about people we look up to, whose words of direction and contributions to our assignment, although genuine, may lead us astray. I think of those moments in our destiny when, in what seems like a dilemma, we must choose between obedience to You and what appears to be rebellion against a trusted voice. And like the younger prophet, we may be faced with the risk of letting our guard down. How can we, in such situations, know which way to go? Especially when what they talk us into is not bad in itself. If a man who clearly heard You fell victim, how can we trust our own discernment? I do not have all the answers, Father. But I have developed a pattern: whenever I experience contradictions, to always check back with You. I believe in mentorship, but I also believe that every trusted voice may not always speak a trusted word. Translations; Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindi Slide 5: Urdu #LettertoGod #mentorship #instructions #dilemma #obedience
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  • ARE YOU A PHARISEE?

    MATTHEW 16:6,12 NKJ 6 Then Jesus said to them, "Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees." 12 Then they understood that He did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

    Why did Jesus warn His disciples to beware of the Pharisees? What did they do wrong?

    (An entire chapter of the Bible (Matthew 23) is Jesus' teaching against the Pharisees.)

    The Pharisees were conservative, faithful "church" members. They accepted the Bible as the written Word of God. They paid tithes. They believed in miracles (at least in days past). They wouldn't dream of stealing, committing adultery, or such things. You would like living next to a Pharisee as they were model citizens.

    But instead of having a living relationship with God, the Pharisees took the Word of God and made just another dead religion out of it.

    The Pharisee way of thinking is: keep up appearances. "It doesn't matter so much what you are on the inside, as long as you keep the rules (at least publicly)."

    Notice that Jesus likened their teaching to leaven, or yeast. Why? Yeast spreads easily and rapidly. Humans are very susceptible to approaching God in this manner, "Keep the rules. Just do these 10 things and you are OK."

    Different groups may have different rules, but we all accumulate them. It may be how many times each week you must attend church meetings, or what kind of clothes you must wear, or how you must wear your hair. Or, it may be a list of things you cannot do. But, as long as you meet these requirements, you are in good standing with your group (or denomination).

    But, good standing with God is based on only one thing according to the New Testament: faith in what Jesus did for us. That alone is what makes us right with God. Not our works, but Jesus' work.

    LUKE 12:1 NKJ 1 ... He began to say to His disciples first of all, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

    The Pharisees were hypocrites. That is, they put on an act. What they pretended to be in public was not really what they were like in private. They claimed to be perfect in keeping God's law, but as humans they were all sinners, just like the rest of the people were. Yet, in public, they insisted that others keep the Law perfectly, or be condemned.

    They were quick to pass judgment on others, and slow to extend mercy or help. The Pharisees had a legalistic view of God's Word and did not realize that God was merciful and wanted to help people.

    2 CORINTHIANS 3:6 NKJ 6 who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

    Using God's Word to "kill" instead of using it to minister life is wrong. God's Word is meant to help people and lift them up, not place such hard demands on them that they cannot ever measure up. When we load people down with heavy loads of rules to keep in order to be right with God, we are ministers of death.

    MATTHEW 23:1-5 NLT 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 "The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. 3 So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don't follow their example. For they don't practice what they teach. 4 They crush people with impossible religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. 5 "Everything they do is for show. . . .

    If your "Christianity" is nothing more than a list of "do's and don'ts" then you are missing real Christianity, which is a living relationship with Jesus Christ.

    SAY THIS: Jesus does not want me to act like a Pharisee.

    God bless you!
    ARE YOU A PHARISEE? MATTHEW 16:6,12 NKJ 6 Then Jesus said to them, "Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees." 12 Then they understood that He did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Why did Jesus warn His disciples to beware of the Pharisees? What did they do wrong? (An entire chapter of the Bible (Matthew 23) is Jesus' teaching against the Pharisees.) The Pharisees were conservative, faithful "church" members. They accepted the Bible as the written Word of God. They paid tithes. They believed in miracles (at least in days past). They wouldn't dream of stealing, committing adultery, or such things. You would like living next to a Pharisee as they were model citizens. But instead of having a living relationship with God, the Pharisees took the Word of God and made just another dead religion out of it. The Pharisee way of thinking is: keep up appearances. "It doesn't matter so much what you are on the inside, as long as you keep the rules (at least publicly)." Notice that Jesus likened their teaching to leaven, or yeast. Why? Yeast spreads easily and rapidly. Humans are very susceptible to approaching God in this manner, "Keep the rules. Just do these 10 things and you are OK." Different groups may have different rules, but we all accumulate them. It may be how many times each week you must attend church meetings, or what kind of clothes you must wear, or how you must wear your hair. Or, it may be a list of things you cannot do. But, as long as you meet these requirements, you are in good standing with your group (or denomination). But, good standing with God is based on only one thing according to the New Testament: faith in what Jesus did for us. That alone is what makes us right with God. Not our works, but Jesus' work. LUKE 12:1 NKJ 1 ... He began to say to His disciples first of all, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. The Pharisees were hypocrites. That is, they put on an act. What they pretended to be in public was not really what they were like in private. They claimed to be perfect in keeping God's law, but as humans they were all sinners, just like the rest of the people were. Yet, in public, they insisted that others keep the Law perfectly, or be condemned. They were quick to pass judgment on others, and slow to extend mercy or help. The Pharisees had a legalistic view of God's Word and did not realize that God was merciful and wanted to help people. 2 CORINTHIANS 3:6 NKJ 6 who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Using God's Word to "kill" instead of using it to minister life is wrong. God's Word is meant to help people and lift them up, not place such hard demands on them that they cannot ever measure up. When we load people down with heavy loads of rules to keep in order to be right with God, we are ministers of death. MATTHEW 23:1-5 NLT 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 "The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. 3 So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don't follow their example. For they don't practice what they teach. 4 They crush people with impossible religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. 5 "Everything they do is for show. . . . If your "Christianity" is nothing more than a list of "do's and don'ts" then you are missing real Christianity, which is a living relationship with Jesus Christ. SAY THIS: Jesus does not want me to act like a Pharisee. God bless you!
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  • Dear Father,

    You instructed a young prophet, saying, “Thou shalt eat no bread, nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest.” But there was an old prophet who came and misled him, saying, “I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water.” But he lied to him. This very act cost the young prophet his life.

    The unsettling part of this story is that the Scripture refers to a man who caused the downfall of another in the same field he operated, a prophet! I strongly believe in and advocate for mentorship, and a model who has gone before us often has greater influence on our decisions, especially when its a trusted voice. Today, I am concerned about people we look up to, whose words of direction and contributions to our assignment, although genuine, may lead us astray.

    I think of those moments in our destiny when, in what seems like a dilemma, we must choose between obedience to You and what appears to be rebellion against a trusted voice. And like the younger prophet, we may be faced with the risk of letting our guard down. How can we, in such situations, know which way to go? Especially when what they talk us into is not bad in itself. If a man who clearly heard You fell victim, how can we trust our own discernment?

    I do not have all the answers, Father. But I have developed a pattern: whenever I experience contradictions, to always check back with You. I believe in mentorship, but I also believe that every trusted voice may not always speak a trusted word.

    Translations;
    Slide 1: English
    Slide 2: French
    Slide 3: Bengali
    Slide 4: Hindi
    Slide 5: Urdu

    #LettertoGod
    #mentorship
    #instructions
    #dilemma
    #obedience
    Dear Father, You instructed a young prophet, saying, “Thou shalt eat no bread, nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest.” But there was an old prophet who came and misled him, saying, “I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water.” But he lied to him. This very act cost the young prophet his life. The unsettling part of this story is that the Scripture refers to a man who caused the downfall of another in the same field he operated, a prophet! I strongly believe in and advocate for mentorship, and a model who has gone before us often has greater influence on our decisions, especially when its a trusted voice. Today, I am concerned about people we look up to, whose words of direction and contributions to our assignment, although genuine, may lead us astray. I think of those moments in our destiny when, in what seems like a dilemma, we must choose between obedience to You and what appears to be rebellion against a trusted voice. And like the younger prophet, we may be faced with the risk of letting our guard down. How can we, in such situations, know which way to go? Especially when what they talk us into is not bad in itself. If a man who clearly heard You fell victim, how can we trust our own discernment? I do not have all the answers, Father. But I have developed a pattern: whenever I experience contradictions, to always check back with You. I believe in mentorship, but I also believe that every trusted voice may not always speak a trusted word. Translations; Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindi Slide 5: Urdu #LettertoGod #mentorship #instructions #dilemma #obedience
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  • PROVERB OF THE DAY

    (Proverbs 20)

    1. Wine is a mocker,
    Strong drink is a brawler,
    And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

    2. The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
    Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.

    3. It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
    Since any fool can start a quarrel.

    4. The lazy man will not plow because of winter;
    He will beg during harvest and have nothing.

    5. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
    But a man of understanding will draw it out.

    6. Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,
    But who can find a faithful man?

    7. The righteous
    man walks in his integrity;
    His children are blessed after him.

    8. A king who sits on the throne of judgment
    Scatters all evil with his eyes.

    9. Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,
    I am pure from my sin”?

    10. Diverse weights and diverse measures,
    They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD.

    11. Even a child is known by his deeds,
    Whether what he does is pure and right.

    12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
    The LORD has made them both.

    13. Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;
    Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.

    14. “It is good for nothing,” cries the buyer;
    But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.

    15. There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
    But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

    16. Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
    And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

    17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
    But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

    18. Plans are established by counsel;
    By wise counsel wage war.

    19. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
    Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.

    20. Whoever curses his father or his mother,
    His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.

    21. An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning
    Will not be blessed at the end.

    22. Do not say, “I will recompense evil”;
    Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

    23. Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD,
    And dishonest scales are not good.

    24. A man’s steps are of the LORD;
    How then can a man understand his own way?

    25. It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
    And afterward to reconsider his vows.

    26. A wise king sifts out the wicked,
    And brings the threshing wheel over them.

    27. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD,
    Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

    28. Mercy and truth preserve the king,
    And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

    29. The glory of young men is their strength,
    And the splendor of old men is their gray head.

    30. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
    As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
    PROVERB OF THE DAY (Proverbs 20) 1. Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2. The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. 3. It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. 4. The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. 5. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out. 6. Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man? 7. The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. 8. A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters all evil with his eyes. 9. Who can say, “I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin”? 10. Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD. 11. Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right. 12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made them both. 13. Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. 14. “It is good for nothing,” cries the buyer; But when he has gone his way, then he boasts. 15. There is gold and a multitude of rubies, But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 16. Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger, And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress. 17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. 18. Plans are established by counsel; By wise counsel wage war. 19. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. 20. Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness. 21. An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning Will not be blessed at the end. 22. Do not say, “I will recompense evil”; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you. 23. Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, And dishonest scales are not good. 24. A man’s steps are of the LORD; How then can a man understand his own way? 25. It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. 26. A wise king sifts out the wicked, And brings the threshing wheel over them. 27. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. 28. Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne. 29. The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray head. 30. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
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  • Acts 27:

    "1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
    2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
    3 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.
    4 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
    5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
    6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
    7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
    8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
    9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
    10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
    11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
    12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
    13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
    14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
    15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
    16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
    17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
    18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
    19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
    20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
    21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
    22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
    23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
    24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
    25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
    26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
    27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
    28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
    29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
    30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
    31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
    32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
    33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
    34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.
    35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
    36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
    37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
    38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
    39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
    40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
    41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
    42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
    43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
    44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land."
    Acts 27: "1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. 3 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. 4 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. 5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. 6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. 7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; 8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. 9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, 10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. 11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. 12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west. 13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. 14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. 16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: 17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven. 18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship; 19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. 20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. 21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. 22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. 25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. 26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. 27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; 28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms. 29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. 30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, 31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. 32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off. 33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. 34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you. 35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat. 36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat. 37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. 38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea. 39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship. 40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. 41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. 42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. 43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land: 44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land."
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  • A Nugget of Truth.
    “The man who would truly know God must give time to Him.”

    This quote agrees with the teaching of Scripture. No man grows in the knowledge of God by neglecting Him. A close relationship with the Lord is not built in a moment, but through daily fellowship in His Word and in prayer.

    The Bible says:

    “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

    Many people have time for work, entertainment, social media, and worldly pleasures, yet very little time for God. Then they wonder why they are spiritually weak. A starving soul cannot be strong. Jesus said,

    “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4 (KJV)

    To know God is more than knowing facts about Him. It is to walk with Him, obey Him, and delight in His presence. David declared,

    “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” — Psalm 119:97 (KJV)

    If you desire to know Christ more deeply, make time every day to read His Word, pray without ceasing, and seek His face. The Lord reveals Himself to those who diligently seek Him.

    “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” — Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV)

    Do not wait until tomorrow. Every day spent without seeking God is a day of missed fellowship. Open your Bible today, humble your heart before the Lord, and give Him the first place in your life. For those who truly know God are those who continually seek Him. Amen.
    A Nugget of Truth. “The man who would truly know God must give time to Him.” This quote agrees with the teaching of Scripture. No man grows in the knowledge of God by neglecting Him. A close relationship with the Lord is not built in a moment, but through daily fellowship in His Word and in prayer. The Bible says: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Many people have time for work, entertainment, social media, and worldly pleasures, yet very little time for God. Then they wonder why they are spiritually weak. A starving soul cannot be strong. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4 (KJV) To know God is more than knowing facts about Him. It is to walk with Him, obey Him, and delight in His presence. David declared, “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” — Psalm 119:97 (KJV) If you desire to know Christ more deeply, make time every day to read His Word, pray without ceasing, and seek His face. The Lord reveals Himself to those who diligently seek Him. “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” — Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV) Do not wait until tomorrow. Every day spent without seeking God is a day of missed fellowship. Open your Bible today, humble your heart before the Lord, and give Him the first place in your life. For those who truly know God are those who continually seek Him. Amen.
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