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20th June 2012, 12:36 AM
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Date: Jun 19, 2012
Topic: Bible Study/Theories
Dealing with Discouragement
Perhaps you have been there. Maybe right now you're so far down you have to look up to see the bottom. Maybe you're feeling like a failure. I was reading recently about a young lawyer who became very discouraged. He had reached a point in his life where his friends thought it best to keep all knives and other sharp objects away from him for fear of a suicide attempt. In fact, during this time he wrote in his diary, "I am now the most miserable man living." Who was the young lawyer who wrote these feelings of utter hopelessness? His name was Abraham Lincoln.
That's not the way God wants us to live--so let's see what the Bible says we can do about discouragement.
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Hopelessness and its cousin, discouragement, are tools Satan uses whenever and wherever he can to attack your faith. The writer of Psalm 42:5 (ESV) experienced discouragement and cried out:
"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?"
Have you felt that way at times?
The Bible has some reassurances for God's people who are struggling with feelings of hopelessness and despair. The same psalmist in the same verse recognized God's faithfulness and went on to say,
"Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God."
Think over these encouraging words that Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth: "So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal" (2 Corinthians 4:16-18, ESV).
Reflect
Paul is saying that no matter what happens to you in this life, as a believer you must keep your eyes on the eternal prize God has laid up for you. When hopeless feelings come, recognize that the setback is temporal and focus on the joy that is set before you.
Look up the following scriptures and write down all the lessons you can find about discouragement or encouragement and hope or hopelessness. What do you find about overcoming those feelings?
Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Joshua 1:6-9
Isaiah 41:10
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
Titus 2:11-13
Respond
Paul also wrote to the Corinthians: "So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:6-8, ESV).
Next time you feel discouragement about a difficult situation, what steps do you think you might take to overcome it? What does God reveal in the verses you have looked at today that may help when things aren't going your way? What does "walking by faith and not by sight" mean to you?
__________________ Love In Christ,
Tom
Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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20th June 2012, 07:00 PM
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Date: Jun 20, 2012
Topic: Christian Living/Situational
Time to be Quiet
It sounds crazy! Impossible! The idea of waiting before God and especially waiting in silence doesn't seem to fit with our noisy, busy world. We can't even wait at a stoplight or for our order at a drive-thru without making noise about it. But waiting quietly is an important part of connecting with God and listening to Him.
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King David put it like this in Psalm 62:
"For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken (Psalm 62:1-2, ESV).
Waiting means...waiting. The dictionary refers to "delaying action for a specified time or until some event occurs; to be expectant or on the watch." Waiting on God means stopping long enough for Him to speak, expecting Him to respond, being alert to His work. And you can't do that very well if you're rushing about, filling every moment with noise and activity.
David also talks about waiting silently or in stillness in verse 5 of this same psalm:
"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
for my hope is from him" (ESV).
Silent waiting means you're not doing all the talking--in fact, you're not doing any of the talking. You're ready, eager and confident that you'll hear from Him.
If you're willing to slow down, be quiet and wait, you might hear great things from God. David mentions:
"Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
For you will render to a man
according to his work" (Psalm 62:11-12, ESV).
Tapping into God's power and steadfast love, putting your confidence in Him as your rock and salvation--those things make the quiet waiting worthwhile.
Reflect
Psalm 62 isn't the only place that talks about waiting on God. Take a look at these passages.
Psalm 27:13-14
Psalm 33:20-21
Psalm 37:7
Psalm 130:5-6
What can you do while waiting?
What is not part of waiting silently?
What do you gain from time spent listening to God?
What do you learn about God in these waiting times?
Respond
You can't "wait" in a hurry; you'll need more than 30 seconds on your way out the door in the morning. So, plan it into your time with God once or twice a week.
Historically, some Christian orders or communities would practice the discipline of silence, setting aside a period of time when talking was not allowed so a person could devote that time to prayer and listening to God. You also may want to set aside a quarter hour or so when you turn off all the other noise in your life, put your own voice on hold and be quiet before God. Keep your Bible handy because that's His Word to you.
__________________ Love In Christ,
Tom
Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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21st June 2012, 02:27 PM
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21st June 2012, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SowNFaithReapNJoy  It is amazing that I was blessed to read this message today. I was just talking with my husband about us taking time to just sit quietly before God. I would like to sit in the shadow of the Almighty and rest under the shadow of His wings in perfect peace and safety. I now know that I need to be silent to experience that.
I'm very happy that the Bible Minute blessed you. I look forward to getting it every day.
__________________ Love In Christ,
Tom
Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Date: Jun 21, 2012
Topic: God
Finding a Constant in the Midst of Chaos
There was a popular commercial a few years ago showing a guy going into an electronic store and buying a computer. The store associate promised him that it was the latest and newest computer on the market. It held more information, ran faster and outlasted all other computers. On his way home, the proud new owner drove by some men changing a billboard. To his dismay, in the ten minutes since he had purchased his computer they were already advertising an even newer and more updated model! Isn't that how most of life seems? Things are constantly changing, and we just can't keep up. But in the midst of our chaotic world, there is one person we can learn to lean on no matter what.
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"I...wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in Him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will not be shaken" (Psalm 62:5-7, NLT).
"Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again--
my Savior and my God" (Psalm 42:5-6, NLT).
"I know the LORD is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me" (Psalm 16:8, NLT).
"I am the LORD, and I do not change" (Malachi 3:6, NLT).
What is the one thing that doesn't change in life?
What should we do when we're discouraged?
What images in these verses describe God?
Reflect
No matter how much we resist, things in life are going to change. We're going to grow older, people are going to let us down, our kids will leave home. But as Christians, we have confidence that God will never change. He doesn't need to change because He is already perfect. Because God never changes, He'll always remain faithful to us. We never have to worry that His character and His goodness will change. Consider these questions:
When life gets hard, do I try to hang on by myself or do I turn to God, my rock?
How has God proved faithful to me in the past?
Respond
God does His part. He remains faithful to us and is the rock we can hang onto when we're in the middle of a rapidly changing world. Hopefully you have begun to think about the ways that God has proved faithful to you in the past. Take it a step further and share that with others. Maybe there is someone in your life that needs to hear it. Send them a card or an email telling them how God has been faithful and unchanging in your life.
Also, take some time today to thank God for being the rock and the fortress in your life.
__________________ Love In Christ,
Tom
Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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22nd June 2012, 10:27 PM
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Date: Jun 22, 2012
Topic: Holiness
Firm Foundation
On the day that a fortress' wall falls to an invading army, no one praises the wall for its many decades of solid support and protection. Anyone who cares will instead ask, "What made it collapse today?"
Wouldn't it be a shame to walk with God in faith all the days of your life and come down to the last years only to have the walls of your faith crumble because you don't have answers to the issues that face you?
I wonder if that was David's concern as he wrote Psalm 16.
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David starts out Psalm 16 by reminding himself about where his strength really comes from.
"Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.
O my soul, you have said to the LORD,
'You are my Lord,
My goodness is nothing apart from You.'
As for the saints who are on the earth,
'They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight'" (Psalm 16:1-3, NKJV).
The strength of a wall, like the strength of a life, is only as good as its foundation. And for David, his foundation was the Lord. He put his trust in God--it was God who gave his life meaning.
David describes the fate of those who don't put their trust in the Lord in the next verse.
"Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god" (16:4, NKJV).
He then goes on to reaffirm his commitment to God.
"O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance" (16:5, NKJV).
David follows this up by telling us the way to remain steadfast, the way to remain strong in our faith even into our last days.
"I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel;
My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
I have set the LORD always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved" (16:7-8, NKJV).
What a confident declaration! "I shall not be moved!" This statement gives David (and us) hope. "Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices" (16:9, NKJV).
The secret to remaining strong in the faith even in the last seasons of life is to hold close that which made you strong in the first place: a commitment to a personal relationship with God. We'll look into this more in the next section.
Reflect
As you read Psalm 16, think about the following questions:
What benefits does David draw from his relationship with God?
How is verse 10 also a reference to Jesus Christ?
Where can you find true joy?
Respond
Write down Psalm 16:8,
"I have set the LORD always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved."
Place this verse somewhere where it will be visible every day. Let it remind you as you go about your day to place God before you in everything you do. Pray that God will continue to strengthen your faith day-by-day and that nothing will move you.
__________________ Love In Christ,
Tom
Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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26th June 2012, 01:53 AM
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Date: Jun 25, 2012
Topic: Faith/Trust
Living in Confidence
Getting swindled is one of the most humiliating experiences you can go through. A person sets you up by gaining your confidence and then misleads you in order to get your money or some other possession. It's called a "con game"--short for "confidence game." And it's as old as the Garden of Eden. Satan conned Adam and Eve. He was a beautiful and charming person, and they put their confidence in him. They lost not only their innocence, but their God-given dominion over the earth. Since that time, Satan has been the "prince of this world" and confidence games are played daily causing loss to thousands of unwary people.
Living in a world like this, you may wonder at times, "Is there anybody I can trust?"
God wants you to know where your confidence must be placed if your life is to be eternally blessed. Want a hint? Despite the advice of this world, it is not in "self-confidence," nor by trusting some other human being!
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God is the only solid Rock in whom you can place all your confidence:
"On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God" (Psalm 62:7 ESV).
You can have complete confidence in God because of His name and nature:
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God" (Psalm 20:7, ESV).
Because of who God is, you should trust Him without wavering:
"Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward" (Hebrews 10:35, ESV).
Reflect
Your trust and confidence in Christ affects every part of your Christian life. Some areas where confidence is a necessity are listed below. Look up the related verses and read them in your Bible.
Your ability to walk the Christian walk (Proverbs 3:26).
Your need for God's care for yourself and your family (Proverbs 14:26).
Your desire to be sure God hears your prayers and will provide (1 John 5:14).
Your right to approach God when in need (Hebrews 4:16).
Your hope for assurance of God's love in the judgment (1 John 4:17).
Your longing to be unashamed at Christ's coming (1 John 2:28 ).
Neither you yourself (by working up '"self-confidence"), nor any other human being, can give you what you need for the Christian life and for facing the future. This comes only from God.
Write down some areas where you feel your trust in the Lord is weak. Meditate on Psalm 62:7 and think about how you can strengthen your confidence in God in those areas.
Respond
Memorize Hebrews 4:16 from the version of the Bible that you use. Repeat it out loud (or write it on a piece of paper) every time you feel your walk with Christ getting jittery.
__________________ Love In Christ,
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Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Originally Posted by SowNFaithReapNJoy Thank you for the June 25, 2012, Daily Bible Study! It has been a blessing to my soul. It is well-written, and I feel the care that you took in sharing it properly. May God bless you!
You're most welcome. I'm happy that this blessed you. May God get all of the Glory.
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Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Date: Jun 26, 2012
Topic: Faith/Trust
Trust At All Times
In Leicester, England, there is an inscription on the outside wall of an old church, "In the year 1653 when all things sacred were throughout this nation either demolished or profaned, Sir Robert Shirley Baronet founded this church. Whose singular praise it is to have done the best things in the worst times and hoped them in the most calamitous."
It may be easier to trust in trouble-free times, but it is also possible to trust in difficult times. The Bible teaches that we can trust 24/7, regardless of the situation or the times or the obstacles.
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"Trust in the him [the Lord] at all times" (Psalm 62:8, NLT).
Here's the full verse:
"O my people, trust in him at all times.
pour out your heart to him,
for God is our refuge" (Psalm 62:8, NLT).
Who is God speaking to?
Is this a word of encouragement?
What exactly does all mean here?
Why are the people of God able to trust at all times and in all situations? Here are two truths that help us understand living by faith.
What is the first truth according to the following verse?
"Do not tremble; do not be afraid.
Did I not proclaim my purposes for you long ago?
You are my witnesses--is there any other God?
No! There is no other Rock--not one!" (Isaiah 44:8, NLT).
Now, what is the second truth found in the verse below?
"Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock" (Isaiah 26:4, ESV).
Reflect
We know that the Lord our God is the only God--there is no other and the Lord who is our God is the strong and solid Rock on which we stand and in which we find safety.
Do you believe that? Do you believe it with all your heart? Do you believe that it is true for you? For the Christian, there can be no separation between faith and trust.
"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him" (Hebrews 11:6, ESV).
Respond
Take time now in prayer for a moment of thanksgiving and trusting. Praise God for who He is and who He wants to be in your life. Then ask for His help, providing the courage and the faith to trust Him at all times and in all situations.
__________________ Love In Christ,
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Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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