To have God’s peace I must learn to be still, knowing that God is
always working all things out for good to those whom He loved. “Be still n know that I AM the Lord.”
God’s peace in us gives us rest n strength. Unless I have His peace,
my mind is confused n I won’t be able to write this sermon. Every time I have
peace, I can write; my mind is clear. I can hear ; I can think clearly. I seek
His peace. My heart must be right. I
must seek peace with all men.
Blessed
are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.
For God’s peace to reside in me, I must let go of all bitterness. I
must forgive like Jesus forgave the soldiers.
To be prospered by God is to do His will. And Joseph did the Father's
will in Potiphar's house, avoided the attention of the master's wife n went to
prison without any bitterness. And God was with him n the Lord prospered him
even while in prison. “Be still n know I AM the Lord.” Joseph was still n he
walked in God’s will. And God worked all things out for good for Joseph. If
Joseph despaired n moved ahead of God, it would be difficult for God to work
all things out for good for Joseph. But Joseph was still n he trusted in God n
in His time.
What was Joseph's secret? He walked in the will of the Lord. He was
still. God’s peace remain in him. Joseph’s secret of success was he knew how to
be still n allow God to work things out in God’s time n God’s will. Joseph was
walking in God’s will n did not moved ahead of God out of anger, out of
emotions or fear, But was still n know
that God is the Lord over all things, over all circumstances, over all sorrows,
all his sadness, all the heartaches, all the tears he shed at night that only
God knew. He did responded with "a
tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye." “Be still n know that I AM Lord.”
Amen.
Be still is not to move ahead of God, but to let His will be done.
God is always working things out for those whom He loved.
Imagine u are Joseph working for Potiphar, a fat old man, having many
slaves working for him
Will u serve him faithfully or just eye-service?
Humble is not enough. Because we must be still and it is hard to be
still.
Joseph not only was humble, but also he was still n serve Potiphar
like he was serving God.
He was tempted by Potiphar’s wife n punished n put into prison as a
rapist n criminal.
If I was Joseph, I would have cried out to God, “Lord this is unfair.
I am faithful walking
in Your will, and this what I get.” I would have lost faith in God n
get depressed in prison.
I would not be able to serve in prison like Joseph served.
It is easier to be humble, but harder to be still.
God can only truly bless us unless we learn to be still.
It is easier to move ahead out of fear n anxiety n walk in our own
will.
To be still is not to fear but to trust in God’s will.
Joseph served Potiphar as a slave n was still.
Joseph served in prison as a prisoner n was still.
And God was working out things so that Joseph know that God is God.
Be still n know that I AM Lord.
“Peace I leave w u, my peace I give to u; not as the world gives do I
give to u. let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John
14.27
When u have Jesus’s peace, your heart is not troubled.
Your life will be free from regrets, anxieties, worries. This is
Shalom.
You are healthy, strong, full of joy n peace.
Isaiah says : those who wait upon the lord shall mount up like eagle,
run n not faint.
Because u have shalom
U have peace n god’s protection over u. protect your heart, your
health, from war,
From demonic attacks, from headache, from hyperthyroidism, from high
blood, from stress.
You are strong in body, emotions, mind, full of energy.
You shall walk n climb n not faint n get wearied.
You have the strength of a young man.
Life is beautiful when God is with you.
Always pray. Always seek God’s will for your life.
Do not walk in your own will, or in your own way.
Always seek the Lord; be humble. Seek His peace. Seek peace with all
men. Be a peacemaker.
Only in God’s will can I be strong. Stay strong by doing things in
His will.
Trust in the Lord in everything that I do.
Seek Him for advices and guidance, for His will to shine ever
brighter in the darkest night.
Always pray. Tell God how weak I am. And also that I can do all
things in Christ.
put peace and love first in everything. Work together as one, by
tolerating one another.
Above all, put peace and love above everything else, by thinking
positively of other people.
Listen to what the Lord says, and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
Know that the Lord hears all prayers, and is always by your side.
Talk to Him in your quiet time, and build a relationship with Him.
Know that He's with you, even through the harshest times when even
your heart begin to doubt.
But know this..even in your sleep and tiredness, He comes and looks
after you, to protect and watch over you.
Instead Joseph did what Jesus did : pray for those who persecuted u.
For we to love our physical enemy but not the spiritual enemy, for we wrestle
not against flesh n blood. We leave justice in the hands of the Father.
If u want to stay in God's will so as to prosper, u must be still n
not move in your own will, but let go the past n not stay bitter. Yes hate evil
n love good. Love your physical enemy n rebuke the wicked angels n pray for
those who persecuted u.
Like Jesus who opened not His mouth in retaliation nor was deceit
found in His mouth. He humbled Himself n became obedient to the point of death.
Therefore God highly exalted Him n given him the name above every name.
God will likewise prosper u if u love n seek peace n learn to be
still n allow God to work all things for good, n know that God is God. Your own brothers who betrayed u are not your
real enemy. Let not hatred n bitterness rob u of God's blessings.
Always seek God with a humble heart. let
His peace rest in u. let not things of the world control u
do not let them control your thinking but
like Mary, sit at Jesus's feet n come
out from the world
so that God can show u the way
so that u can walk in His will so that
God can bless u.
"A
new commandment I give you...love one another"
This is the most blessed n joyful commandment. joyful because the
reward is... you will rejoice.
Are you a fruitful tree?
The
fruit of the Spirit is love........
Hebrews
12:12 "Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees.
"
There are times when we grow so weary that we question whether we will
be able to endure another day.
When one is suffering, whether physically because of body disease or
injury or severe infection, or it is an emotional problem like broken-heart or
great disappointment
even one day is hard to go by...the pain.
During the long, hard trial of Job, God said to Job,
"Gird
up your loins and be a man" (Job 38:3)"Now prepare yourself like a
man"
Yet God promises to give us sufficient strength for our days.
God's grace is sufficient, if we do not reject His grace n turn
bitter.
if we come humbly n boldly to his throne of grace.
Have faith that God can make the hard things in life become sweet for
us.
let his peace rule in our heart. joy comes in the morning. although
it had been a very dark night.
Many Christians have been offended n they cried out, "It is not
fair!" n they stumbled n rejected the grace of God.
so they do not have the grace of God to sustain them in their trials
n adversities.
So they are not able to go through the fire with a sound mind, n so
they cannot understand what is happening.
they become bitter.
We are all not perfect. Help each other to walk this journey, to run
this race together.
We are all in the same journey together. We are tempted, fall, rise
again.
Leave everything to God who will do the judging for He sees
everything.
If Jesus responded to the soldiers torturing him with evil for evil,
He cannot be our Savior.
to take away all our sins.
We need to let go. forgive. so as to be free.
God is faithful n just to forgive us if we confess.
Be merciful as God is merciful. He is your husband. Help him, so that
next time he can help you or God can help you.
Examine yourselves. Examine your hearts.
Whatever that’s not right, let’s put it right w God.
Ask for forgiveness with a sincere n humble hearts.
God hears the cries of our hearts.
Let there be no hindrance in our prayers to God. N His blessings n
protection over us.
For if we judge ourselves, we would not be judged.
But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not
be condemned w the world.
If there is any hatred n bitterness in our hearts, put it away by
confessing it to the Lord n ask for His grace n mercy.
Let us come to the throne of grace with boldness n a clear conscience
to seek strength in times of weakness.
come to His presence for refreshment n strength.
When everything is gone n there is no hope, wait upon the Lord
Psalm
27 :11-14
"Teach
me Your way O Lord n lead me in the righteous path.
I
would have despaired unless i had believed that i would see the goodness of the
Lord
in
the land of the living. Wait for the lord “
Be strong n let your heart take courage
To be strong n to be of good courage, we need to be refreshed n
strengthened by God.
We hear ppl say, " In the presence of God there is joy, peace,
comfort n strength."
This is true. But how to be in His presence? or manifested presence?
Remember God never leave us nor forsake us. He is always present.
Omnipresent.
We must learn to be still n abide in Him, knowing that God is always
in control
we serve a living God. make right with God.
"You
shall love thy God w all your heart, soul, mind, strength.'
"You
shall have no other god before me. Be still and know that I AM the Lord.
let nothing hinder our union w god so that God hears our prayer
is there anything not right in your heart..mayb something , some hurt
cannot let go..as God forgives us, let us also forgive out of love
as we receive mercy, let us also be merciful to others.
without love, there is no holiness, no power to live the victorious
life
without love, there is no true glory. he who knows love knows God,
for God is love.
the source of glory is love.
Know that …
anger is weakness. peace is strength. ask for His peace. ask for His grace to be strong
each morning u wake up. remember the
Lord. grateful for each new day.
even for the air u breathe. for the rain n sunshine. for the good sleep u had
when u have peace. u can sleep well.
sleep is a blessing.
the safest place is to be in God's
will
always remember the greatness of God
in your life.
Just keep doing what u r doing, only
doing for the Lord
Do not turn to the right or to the
left,
always looking unto the Lord
that He is your Master in everything.
n nothing can be taken for granted.
so make full use of your time
use it for God
please Him with your life
All the things we have on this earth
are only of temporary value.
But everything we have with Christ is
everlasting.
There's a great difference between the
two.
Drink from the well that never runs
dry.
seek comfort n protection from God.
Let Him cover you with His mighty
wings.
soar n rise with Him above the storms
know that there's nothing to fear
for the Lord is by your side.
Love Him n you shall see how much He
cares for u
Therefore keep your head high in your
times of troubles,
and look up to God...where does my
help come from?
Do not fear, for everything is under
control, if you let God be God.
So rejoice everyday and give thanks to
God.
Continue to stay strong in faith and
cling on tight to Him.
We cannot find peace outside the will of God. Even as we face the storms and crisis and perplexities of life, when all hope is gone, when "the terrible storms raged unabated many days , until at last all hope was gone", and like Paul in Acts 27:23, we can say, "For there stood by me this night, an angel of the God to whom I belong, and to whom I serve, saying, "Do not be afraid. You must be brought before Ceasar."
Everything that happens, happens for a reason. When you get into a traffic jam that lasts for hours, do not fight against it. Patiently wait when it's time to move. This way, you find peace. You move in the will of God. You must allow God to move in, to take control. Your heart attitude must be right. Therefore be still, and know that God is in control.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
Right now, the temptation to move ahead of God is great, when the suddenness of this storm propels you to react out of desperation rather than faith. This will only leads you to poverty, and sin. But everything within you screams to do something.
Proverbs 21:5 "The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty."
Proverbs 19:2 "Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, and he sins who hastens with his feet."
But by the mercy and grace of God, the Lord shows you that by jumping ship, you're only diving into the turbulent waters. So you cry you,"Lord, bring to a halt the furious thoughts racing in my head. Give me the presence of mind to be still and know that You are God."
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalm 62:1-2 "Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved."
O Lord, I bring my thoughts, emotions, words, and my actions under Your control. Lead me by Your Spirit, and stop me before I move ahead of You. Please, Lord, quicken my spirit to hear Your voice, so that I can rest in Your assurance, that even the wind and the raging sea obey You. Open my eyes to see that You are as near to me in my turmoil, as You are to me when everything is at peace. I want to walk by faith, not by sight, regardless of the rising waves that surround me.
Lord God, You are my salvation. I will trust in You, and not be afraid, for You are in control.
Jesus said,"Father, I know you always hear me."
God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Have you consistently seek God, believing that He hears you? As you seek to understand God's will for your life, God will lay His heart over your heart and mind; as you obey Him, you will abide in His love, and one with Him; your loud cries and tears will be heard, and His presence shall lead you; you shall pray ith confidence of heart, knowing that the Father hears.
There'll be times when you find yourself, crying out to the Lord, with deep concerns of heart as you follow Him, but you can be confident in the Father's love to hear and answer your prayers, as you submit your life to Him, even if you have to drink the cup like Jesus did. There should be a determination in our heartsto seek te Father's heart and will; the voice of God should be our source of joy, strength and hope.
Paul heard the angel sent to him by God, and he was assured and strengthened. Jesus heard the Father at the garden of Gethsemane."Abba, My Father, all things are possible with you; if it's possible, let this cup pass from me, but nevertheless, let your will be done."
As we listen and obey the voice of God, the Father will be able to fully accomplish His eternal purpose in us and through us. God always has eternity in mind. And greater works we shall do in His name. Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered (Hebrews5). So must we. He prayed with loud cries and tears. So must we. His prayer to the Father was heard because of His godly fear and reverent submission to the Father's will.
"And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him."(Hebrews 5:9). Through the process of continual prayer, submission and obedience in the midst of suffering, Jesus was made perfect. And God was able to fully accomplish His will through Jesus.
Prayer in our lives is purposed by God to change and shape us to His will and purpose, so that God can accomplish His redemptive work in and through us. May we allow God to adjust us as we pray. God is faithful to provide to those who call upon Him.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for My srength is made perfect in weakness." When God says 'No", it is because of His perfect love and wisdom.The provisions of God are many, and they come in a multitude of ways.Therefore do not lose faith or lose heart, but continue to submit in prayer to God's will, and to believe the promises of God. In spite of the dark clouds, in spite the great storms and thunders, in spite the hopeless situations, even when there's no sheep in the pen, no cattle in the vine, we know that God is in control.
Father in heaven,
We want to come to you, to cast all our burdens unto You in prayer to You, not holding anything back from You.
Help us Lord, to live our lives according to Your will, and not according to other people's expectations of us. For You're the One who holds our future in Your hand. You're the hope we look to everyday, for You'll be with us throughout our whole lives.
Help us to draw close to You, for You alone understands all our disappointments, and You know everything there's to know. Help us to wait upon You, and renew our strength in You. Help us to feel Your every heart-beat, knowing deep down inside Your heart, You're filled with brokenness and sorrow for us. The moment we sin, it breaks Your heart. The moment we reject another person, we reject You.
Help us to always trust in You, following Your leading, and not to waver or go astray or lose our focus on You, but to always think about You, and dwell in Your presence and carry Your annointing. It is faith from a sincere heart that You look for...trust and loyalty from a sincere heart, not just faith by words or by thoughts.
Help us to humble before You, and be brought low, so that You can pour in, and pour in, into us, filling us with Your love, Your Spirit and power, and putting Your mind into ours.
If I continually keep my mind upon You, You will unfold things to me,
and if I obediently walk before You, and keep my heart pure and clean and holy and right,
You, O Lord, will always be lifting me higher and higher than I ever shall expect.
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