THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
1. God is eternal.
God said, "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). Moses wrote:
"Before the mountains were born or you brought forth
the earth and the world, from everlasting to
everlasting you are God" (Psalm 90:2).
God does not live in the past or in the future, actually. He lives in the now.
"For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that
has just gone by, or like a watch in the night" (Psalm
90:4).
2. God is all-powerful. He said to Abram,
"I am God Almighty" (Genesis 17:1).
God's power is shown by His speaking the earth into existence. God said,
"'Let there be light,' and there was light" (Genesis
1:3).
Something of God's might, His genius, His complete ability to set all things in total harmony is seen throughout our universe. Our flights into space are possible because men can depend on the accuracy of God to direct the stars in the heavens.
3. God is good.
"He himself gives all men life and breath and everything
else" (Acts 17:25).
Our English words "God" and "good" are related.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down
from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not
change like shifting shadows" (James 1:17).
4. God is near.
"For in him we live and move and have our being" (Acts
17:28).
"He is not far from each one of us" (Acts 17:27).
God's children call Him "Father." He is the
"God, who richly provides us with everything for our
enjoyment" (1 Timothy 6:17).
5. "God is love" (1 John 4:8).
He sent His only begotten Son down to our world to live among us and to die for us on the cross. Love gives, and
"God so loved the world that he gave his one and only
Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but
have eternal life" (John 3:16).
"He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for
us all -- how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?" (Romans 8:32).
6. God is holy.
He will of necessity correct those who are not holy. This chastening is for our good, and to lead us to Himself. God does this because He loves us. God warns us in His word of the dangers of not living right, and this He does because He does not want us to be destroyed by our own stubborn wills.
God has
"set a day when he will judge the world with justice by
the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to
all men by raising him from the dead" (Acts 17:31).
How can we escape the judgment of the holy God? We can come to Him in faith, for
"without faith it is impossible to please God, because
anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and
that he rewards those who earnestly seek him" (Hebrews
11:6).
Our holy God desires holy people, so believers in God accept Christ as Lord, and they repent of their sins and they are baptized into Christ for the remission of their sins (Acts 2:38).
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Devil Shall Flee
Repeat the following 4 chants 2 times a day,everyday- keep Satan out of your life and from everywhere God leads you and your loved ones (2-4 can also be used as prayers)
1. The devil is a destroyer and a liar (repeat 15 times in a row)
2. Father God, In the name of the Jesus and the Holy Spirit rebuke Satan from me, my family and our home(s) (repeat 15 times in a row)
3. Thank you God, for rebuking Satan from me,my loved and our home(s)
(repeat 15 times in a row)
4. For your steadfast love and all your blessings Father God, I thank you
(repeat 10 times in a row)
*Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the Lord: "Stand by the roads, and look for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."
* Psalm 97:11,12 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!
* Matthew 4:10,11 Then Jesus said to him "Be gone Satan!" Then the devil left him
1. The devil is a destroyer and a liar (repeat 15 times in a row)
2. Father God, In the name of the Jesus and the Holy Spirit rebuke Satan from me, my family and our home(s) (repeat 15 times in a row)
3. Thank you God, for rebuking Satan from me,my loved and our home(s)
(repeat 15 times in a row)
4. For your steadfast love and all your blessings Father God, I thank you
(repeat 10 times in a row)
*Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the Lord: "Stand by the roads, and look for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."
* Psalm 97:11,12 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!
* Matthew 4:10,11 Then Jesus said to him "Be gone Satan!" Then the devil left him
Saturday, February 14, 2009
I'll Be There
It is easy to shout praises and declare our faith when things are going well. This is the time to believe on the Name of the Son of God, declare our faith in God and love one another and our prayers will be answered. (Read I John 3:19-24). This is an opportunity to strengthen our faith in God’s Word. There is much to learn as we enforce the triumphant victory that Jesus won at Calvary.
There are Old Testament examples of people who maintained their faith during adverse situations. When Job suffered a reversal of fortune, lost his health, his wife and children, he searched for the meaning of faith. His three friends who came to see him insisted that he was being punished for his sins and the only solution was repentance. A fourth friend assured him that God was trying to teach him something.
When you sincerely seek answers God is faithful to answer. He revealed His power and wisdom to Job. No longer was Job’s faith in his righteousness or unrighteousness, but in an omniscient and omnipotent God. Job says to the Lord God Almighty: I had heard of You [only] by the hearing of the ear, but now my [spiritual] eye sees You. Therefore I loathe [my words] and abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. (Job 42:5-6)
The Lord then reprimanded Job’s friends for they had not spoken right things about Him. At God’s instruction they offered up for themselves a burnt offering; and Job, the servant of God prayed for them. After Job had interceded for his friends, God restored his fortune—and then doubled it! All his brothers and sisters and friends came to his house and celebrated. They told him how sorry they were, and consoled him for all the trouble God had brought him. Each of them brought generous housewarming gifts. God blessed Job's later life even more than his earlier life. (The Message Bible)
During this time of crisis let’s pray to the God who is our exceeding great Hope, praying for one another with joy. Begin praying for the needs of others and see what God will do. Remember, God began to move in Job’s life when he prayed for the needs of his friends. Let us develop an overcoming mindset, resting our faith in the God who knows and the God who sees. He hears and answers prayer.
Please join me as we pray together – united in prayer we stand and we shall see the salvation of the Lord.
Father in the name of Jesus, I ask that everyone who needs healing in their life be touched continually by your love,light and grace. I ask Father that by your loving-kindness and grace that you enable the merciful to fulfill your will in their lives - by sowing seeds of faith, love,hope,health,peace,prosperity and safety. Thank you Father God for shining your light of divine love in everyone's hearts, minds and spirits- In Jesus' name Amen
There are Old Testament examples of people who maintained their faith during adverse situations. When Job suffered a reversal of fortune, lost his health, his wife and children, he searched for the meaning of faith. His three friends who came to see him insisted that he was being punished for his sins and the only solution was repentance. A fourth friend assured him that God was trying to teach him something.
When you sincerely seek answers God is faithful to answer. He revealed His power and wisdom to Job. No longer was Job’s faith in his righteousness or unrighteousness, but in an omniscient and omnipotent God. Job says to the Lord God Almighty: I had heard of You [only] by the hearing of the ear, but now my [spiritual] eye sees You. Therefore I loathe [my words] and abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. (Job 42:5-6)
The Lord then reprimanded Job’s friends for they had not spoken right things about Him. At God’s instruction they offered up for themselves a burnt offering; and Job, the servant of God prayed for them. After Job had interceded for his friends, God restored his fortune—and then doubled it! All his brothers and sisters and friends came to his house and celebrated. They told him how sorry they were, and consoled him for all the trouble God had brought him. Each of them brought generous housewarming gifts. God blessed Job's later life even more than his earlier life. (The Message Bible)
During this time of crisis let’s pray to the God who is our exceeding great Hope, praying for one another with joy. Begin praying for the needs of others and see what God will do. Remember, God began to move in Job’s life when he prayed for the needs of his friends. Let us develop an overcoming mindset, resting our faith in the God who knows and the God who sees. He hears and answers prayer.
Please join me as we pray together – united in prayer we stand and we shall see the salvation of the Lord.
Father in the name of Jesus, I ask that everyone who needs healing in their life be touched continually by your love,light and grace. I ask Father that by your loving-kindness and grace that you enable the merciful to fulfill your will in their lives - by sowing seeds of faith, love,hope,health,peace,prosperity and safety. Thank you Father God for shining your light of divine love in everyone's hearts, minds and spirits- In Jesus' name Amen
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