Author: Bill

Matt 4:1-4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. & after fasting forty days & forty nights, he was hungry. & the tempter came & said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But He answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” … 7Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” ….10Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God & him only shall you serve.’” — We need to know satan’s tactics because he is always seeking whom he may destroy! He roams around looking to kill, steal & destroy!  satans tactics? 1. Division; 2. Pride ; 3. Fear & Disappointment; 4. Self Pity; & 5. Compromise.  Gods tactics! 1. Unity; 2. Humility; 3. Power, love and a sound mind; 4. Love of your fellow man; 5. Truth and faithfulness. We need to remember the words of Jesus, Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God & him only shall you serve.’” Stay in unity with one another, remain humble, live peacefully with all, help others where you can, & live by the truth of God! Don’t believe the lies of satan! It all started with lies & deception to compromise what God says!  —Matt 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Love Mel

Luke 18:1 (ESV)He (Jesus) told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray & not lose heart. Luke 21:36 Stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, & to stand before the Son of Man. 1 Thes 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Matt 24:42 Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Rom 12;9-13 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints & seek to show hospitality.

Where is your focus on self or God? Exodus 15:11 Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? Psalm 86:15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, & gracious, long suffering, & plenteous in mercy & truth. 1 Peter1:8-9 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him & rejoice with joy that is inexpressible & filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. — When we become preoccupied by who He is we will find His Joy! Don’t let the negativity, anxiety or depression of this world have a foothold! When we spend more time on our knees in His presence we will certainly find that peace that passes all understanding. Love Mel

MT 7: “22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, & cast out demons in your name, & do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” So how can we avoid being workers of lawlessness? Perry Stone states 1. We must put our trust in the Lord for  salvation. We are to become new creations willing to do Gods will.  2.  We are to love God with all your heart, soul, mind & strength & our neighbor as ourself? 3. We are to love His word! And to search out and lead a life of purpose – His purpose. Some thoughts to ponder! — The most awesome thing is Our God loves us & is a God of mercy. John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Love Mel

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John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world.” Dan 2:44 In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a Kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the Kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms & bring them to an end, & it shall stand forever.  Rom 14:17 The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating & drinking but of righteousness, peace & joy in the Holy Spirit. Matt 6:33Seek first the kingdom of God & His righteousness, & all these things will be added to you. Matt 12:28 If it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you. Matt 6:9-13 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, & forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. & lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. —His Kingdom is righteousness, peace & joy! Pray for His Kingdom to come! When His kingdom has come upon you, even the demons can no longer have an impact. They must flee! —James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Love Mel