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A few days ago I was having a conversation with on

A few days ago I was having a conversation with one of my children, and I mentioned that we tend to judge others based on their actions and we judge ourselves by our good intentions. This is basically what Jesus said to the Pharisees when he said that they wanted to look good in public but God knew their heart. It’s actually a sobering thought: God knows your heart. There is another scripture in Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” Hebrews‬ ‭4:12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Why does Gods’ Word have this ability? It does because it is absolute TRUTH. It is what we must hold all things against and let the Word judge it! A popular phrase right now is “my truth” or “ your truth” or even “their truth”. Let me be bluntly honest. Truth is an invariable. It is not metamorphic. It does not change over time, with pressure or with heat. It is not subject to change. Truth is a never changing standard. Gods Word is that never changing standard, and that is why it upholds against all facts, opinions and knowledge...and even the innermost thoughts and intents of each individual’s heart. I understand that not everybody will like the Truth, or want to uphold it, but even at that it doesn’t change.
There are many things that fall under the category of ‘facts’ and then there’s the category of ‘opinion’ but neither one of those trump TRUTH. Whatever it is you’re facing hold it against the Word. Are you depressed? Gods’ Word declares you’re an over comer! Sick in your body? By His stripes you’re healed! Struggling with forgiveness? Know this: if He says to forgive seventy times seven times per day then that ability is in you!
And that brings me to our confession for today: I am more than a conqueror and gain an overwhelming victory through Christ who loves me and gave Himself for me! Romans 8:37
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This chapter should forever silence those who doub

This chapter should forever silence those who doubt the unconditional and perfect love of God. It speaks of the great effort made by Him to find those who are lost. From the parable of the good shepherd to the woman with the missing coin and finally the prodigal son, there is no missing it: God loves us...those who he has drawn out of the slime pit of sin and translated into the kingdom of His dear Son. Think of the effort! From the time sin entered in the garden God began declaring His redemptive plan. His prophets kept reminding the world that one was coming...and not just anyone! Then think of the sacrifice.! We’ve heard it sung,
“He left the splendour of Heaven,
Knowing His destiny.
Was the lonely hill of Golgotha
There to lay down His life for me.”
That took more than a flippant, toss a coin, rock, paper, scissors type of decision! Jesus chose YOU! He chose you over what He knew He would have to endure!
Here’s where I want to challenge you! If indeed God went to these great lengths to find the lost, namely you, is He going to abandon you if you make a mistake? There are two absolutes here. 1. God did indeed go to these great lengths, and 2. He will NEVER leave you or forsake you! I can assure you that His love for you exceeds your ability to make mistakes. No mistake or sin will ever take God and His Son and the Holy Ghost by surprise. They will not have an emergency conference because your sin caught them unawares. He knows you from beginning to end and through it all He loves you because He sees you through the blood!
Here’s our confession: I am the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus! 2 Corinthians 5:21
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“Because of the privilege and authority God has

“Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.” Romans‬ ‭12:3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This scripture is a second witness to what Jesus said here in verses 7-11. Stay humble. At Zoe Christian Academy the students are expected to evaluate their quarterly progress. I have overheard some of the students responses and can’t help but have my jaw drop! I have challenged my own children when they give a high minded response, quoting this very scripture! Let me share this verse in The Passion Translation: “God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. Instead, honestly assess your worth by using your God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and then you will see your true value with an appropriate self-esteem.” What I particularly like about this translation is the last part of the verse. When our God-given faith is the standard of measurement, then we have an absolute that will never change, and never deceive! Because while I want to see humility in my children, I also want them to be confident in who they are in Christ! This is so key! It shows just how narrow this path is! Too far one way and you’re proud, too far the other way and you’re walking into the ditch called false humility. Recognize, embrace, and develop your God-given gift and where you are lacking, ask Him to help you. The Word of God is referred to by scripture as a mirror. Look into the Word to see who you truly are! For only then will you be a useful vessel.
Let’s make this confession together: I am an imitator of God as a dear child. Ephesians 5:1
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We don’t operate based on what we can see. We wa

We don’t operate based on what we can see. We walk by faith.
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