Fruitfulness is seen to be evidence of the blessings of God, and is said to be a good thing.
Deuteronomy 7:13 And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land,….
Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Proverbs 8:19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Matthew 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Luke 6:43-44 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
Fruit bearing is dependent upon our dependence on Him. We achieve nothing profitable of our own power. Abiding in Him is critical!
John 15:4-5, 8 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
As children of God, what fruit are we to bear?
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 5:9 For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Future
God has our future planned! He cares for our every need...before we know we need it! Why do we ever doubt his goodness? He knows our frame...that we are but dust. His thoughts toward us and His desires for us are found clearly in His word. Hope this comforts, strengthens and aids you in any distressing or perplexing time you may be facing.
Psalm 139:17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
Proverbs 3:25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Jeremiah 29:11 - 12 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
Matthew 6: 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Psalm 86: 7-10 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
Our future is in God’s hands. I recommend that you refer to the study about fear in conjunction with this study. Regardless of political regimes or familial trials, God is working all things according to His good pleasure. All for the good of His children. He does not desire for us to live in despair and dread due to the conditions surrounding us. He want us to trust Him. He desires for us to abide in Him! How can we fear when Jesus in near?!?!?
Psalm 139:17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
Proverbs 3:25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Jeremiah 29:11 - 12 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
Matthew 6: 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Psalm 86: 7-10 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
Our future is in God’s hands. I recommend that you refer to the study about fear in conjunction with this study. Regardless of political regimes or familial trials, God is working all things according to His good pleasure. All for the good of His children. He does not desire for us to live in despair and dread due to the conditions surrounding us. He want us to trust Him. He desires for us to abide in Him! How can we fear when Jesus in near?!?!?
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Fear of the Lord
While preparing for the study regarding the human emotion of fear, I could not avoid seeing all the mentions of fearing the Lord. It particularly impressed me how many times the fear of the Lord was linked to blessings and consequence. In this study I want to share some of those.
The fear of the Lord yields wisdom.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
The fear of the Lord acts as a preservative, protector, and source of abundant living.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
The fear of the Lord causes us to hate evil and yearn for good.
Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Isaiah 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
A lack of the fear of the Lord will cause one to forsake their God and His ways.
Jeremiah 2:19b that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee…
In the business of life may we not loose the essential awe we must have for God and His ways. He is to be loved, honored, praised and feared!
The fear of the Lord yields wisdom.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
The fear of the Lord acts as a preservative, protector, and source of abundant living.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
The fear of the Lord causes us to hate evil and yearn for good.
Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Isaiah 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
A lack of the fear of the Lord will cause one to forsake their God and His ways.
Jeremiah 2:19b that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee…
In the business of life may we not loose the essential awe we must have for God and His ways. He is to be loved, honored, praised and feared!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
FEAR
Deut 31:6, 8 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
II Kings 6:16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 56: 3-4, 11 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Proverbs 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Isaiah 41:13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
I John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
THE RECOGNITION OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD DISPELS OUR FEAR.
John 6:20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 10:28, 31 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
I Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
II Kings 6:16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 56: 3-4, 11 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Proverbs 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Isaiah 41:13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
I John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
THE RECOGNITION OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD DISPELS OUR FEAR.
John 6:20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 10:28, 31 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
I Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friendship
The topic of friendship is important. The influence of others with whom we spend our time affects us greatly. God’s Word is very clear on the type of friends to seek and gives us guidance for what type of friend we should be to others.
Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 22:24-25
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Micah 7:5a
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide:
James 4:4
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 

Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 22:24-25
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Micah 7:5a
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide:
James 4:4
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 

Thursday, October 2, 2008
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Cleansing effect of sins forgiven can only come from God.
Mark 2:7b , 10 who can forgive sins but God only?
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
Matthew 9:6b But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
We have a duty to forgive others. To withhold forgiveness to others is cruel and frankly unhealthy as well. Bitterness and resentment is a systemic poison. The Lord's admonition to forgive is once again for our good. Our willingness or lack thereof, to forgive others is conditional to God’s pardoning us of our failures and sins.
Matthew 6:12, 14, 15 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 18:35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
Luke 6:37b Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Christ gives such a perfect example of the practice of forgiveness while on the cross.
Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Who of us have even been wronged wrongly to that degree? Yet there are times that we find occasion to hold a grudge or resentment toward others…..It ought not be so.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
FIGHTING/STRIFE
When we have the mind of Christ, that is, one of service to others; not preferring myself above the needs or demands of others…much fighting will be abated!!!
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Philippians 2:3-5 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
This is the fight in which we are challenged to be engaged!!!
I Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Read James 3:14-19 and Galatians 5:14-26...very convicting!!!
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Philippians 2:3-5 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
This is the fight in which we are challenged to be engaged!!!
I Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
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