Category: Way to Walk

The willingness to be and to have just what God wants us to be and to have – nothing more and nothing less, and nothing else – would set our hearts at rest and we would discover that the simpler the life the greater the peace.

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

It is not what you are nor what you have been that God sees with His all-merciful eyes, but what you desire to be.

A child delights in what he has, a youth in what he does, an adult in what he is. The thing that delights you will direct you.

May [God] grant you according to your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your purpose/goals (Psalm 20:4).

Man and women are both necessary, unequal in nature, but equal in value; mutually dependent. Without either we would have only half a world, and a very dull one.

Coming to Christ as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men but chosen by God and precious. You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:4-5).

For I – through the law – died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer [the old] I who lives, but Christ lives in [the new] me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God… who loves me (Galatians 2:19-20).

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).

Is our attitude today an attitude that flows from our vision of God? Are we expecting God to do greater things today than He has ever done before?

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him, for God’s temple is sacred [already set aside for Him and His use]. You are that temple! (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)

Nor will people say “here it is” or “there it is”, because the kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21).

I am the vine. You are the branches.  If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit.  Apart from Me you can do nothing (John 15:5).

Jesus demands the adventurous spirit in those who have placed their trust in Him.

Be confident of this very thing: that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it on the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).

To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. In You, O my God, I trust. Let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exalt over me… Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths (Psalm 25:1-2, 4).

This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at My Word (Isaiah 66:2).

God gave you a mind – use it to know Him better; study the doctrines that put steal into the cement of your faith. God gave you a will – use it to obey Him; make decisions that honor Him and please Him. God gave you emotions – use them; let your heart show through. If we refuse to allow the full prism of His love and truth to shine through our lives, we will miss much of the color life has to offer!

Do you feel inadequate because of age, education or talent? God will not lead you where He cannot help you! But God does not lead you where He does not need you!

Everyone who is called by My name whom I have created for My glory, I have formed him. Yes, I have made him (Isaiah 43:7).

Now, we are ambassadors for Christ! (2 Corinthians 5:20)

God not only expects me to do His will, but He is in me to do it! (Oswald Chambers)

For the battle is the Lord’s (1 Samuel 17:47).

I realize that whatever God does will last forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing can be taken away from it. God does this so that people will fear Him (Ecclesiastes 3:14).

He died for all people so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the Man who died and was brought back to life for them (2 Corinthians 5:15).

Listen to Christ rather than the voices of men. Jesus says you can’t please men and still be a servant of God. Those who listen and follow Christ will be received into heaven by the pierced hands of the One who knows the freedom of giving up what you cannot own in order to receive what no one can take away.

The [note with its regulations, decrees, and demands] He set aside and cleared it completely out of our way by nailing it to [His] Cross. [God] disarmed the principalities and powers that were ranged against us and made a bold display and public example of them, in triumphing over them in Him [Christ Jesus], and in it [the Cross] (Colossians 2:14-15).

God’s favor has been given to each of us. It was measured out to us by Christ who gave it (Ephesians 4:7).

To Him the gatekeeper opens the gate, and the sheep hear His voice, and He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out. And when He puts forth His own sheep, He goes before them, and the sheep follow Him, for they know His voice (John 10:3-4).

Cattle are driven, sheep are led. God did not and does not drive His people. Rather, He leads the way Himself and enables His followers to come after Him.

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33).

The Healer knows our hurts; He voluntarily became one of us. Why? So that when you hurt you will go to Him – your Father and Physician – and let Him heal you.

Remember, God has perfect timing.

I know that my Redeemer lives! And that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my [new] flesh will see Him. I myself will see Him with my own eyes – I, and not another [for me]. How my heart yearns within me!!! (Job 19:25-27)

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor demons, nor the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God… (Romans 8:37-39)

For in Him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said: “We are His offspring” (Acts 17:28).

Your life is entwined with the God who gave you birth.  Frail dust, remember you are splendor!

God transformed you into a new creation.  Live like it!

For the rest of the time we must still examine thoroughly (1) the duties of the place in which we currently are; (2) the real good that can be done here; and (3) the tools God gives for our success here. (Fenelon)

The Holy Spirit has assigned opportunities for service to each believer. Look for the lost. Watch for needs. Opportunities are plentiful.

Don’t look for ‘purpose’ in each day.  God will direct those who are in need to you.  And He will also give you the words to help them.  Just be concerned about keeping yourself humble and out of trouble each day.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything – by prayer and petition with thanksgiving – present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:34).

Today has enough pleasures in itself without dreaming about tomorrow.

The saint is hilarious when crushed with difficulties because the thing is so ludicrously impossible to anyone but God.

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).

And, lo, I am with you always…  (Matthew 28:20).

Pride usually begins with perceived accomplishment, and takes root when we forget where success comes from.

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.  The spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41).

You shall not be terrified of them; for the Lord your God, the Great and Awesome God, is among you (Deuteronomy 7:21).

Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught (Proverbs 3:25-26).

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have [already] overcome the world (John 16:33).

But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble (Psalm 37:39).

For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You (2 Chronicles 20:12).

Some trust in chariots, some in horses; but we trust in the name of the Lord our God (Psalm 20:7).

Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? (Mark 4:40).

Fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and in truth (Joshua 24:14).

The Lord is (1) good, (2) a refuge in times of trouble; (3) He cares for those who trust in Him (Nahum 1:7).

I know that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love; a God who relents from sending calamity (Jonah 4:2).

The extreme goodness of Christianity lies in the fact that it does not seek a supernatural remedy for suffering, but a supernatural use for it. (Simone Weil)

What is your concept of God? Do you see Him as a timeless, infinite, all-powerful, unchanging, glorious being? Or do you tend to minimize His greatness, preferring to think of Him as one who may be treated as a magic genie to handle your requests, or can be manipulated or mandated to do what you want Him to do? Such a view of God is utterly pagan!

Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention [is better] than the fat of rams (1 Samuel 15:22).

Humble yourselves before the Lord (James 4:10).

“Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom. Let not the mighty man boast in his might. Nor let the rich man boast in his riches. But let him who boasts boast in this: that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord exercising loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 9:23-24)

When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me — until I entered the sanctuary of God. Then I understood.. (Psalm 73:16-17).

[Please] Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before You (Psalm 143:2).

These things [events in God’s Word] happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history. So, people who think they are standing firmly should be careful that they don’t fall! (1 Corinthians 10:11-12).

So rend your heart and not your garment; return to the Lord your God for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm (Joel 2:13).

For I desire mercy and not [guilt] sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings (Hosea 6:6).

Stop bringing useless sacrifices! (Isaiah 1:13)

But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream (Amos 5:24).

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones (Proverbs 3:7-8).

“Come, let us discuss this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will be like wool” (Isaiah 1:18).

God’s forgiveness is uniquely infinite! He suffers graciously from a very bad memory.

For it is time [now] for judgment to begin with the family of God. And if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the Gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17)

You then, why do you judge your brother, or why do you look down on your brother? We will all stand before God’s judgment seat. For it is written: “As surely as I live,” says the Lord, “every knee will bow before Me. Every tongue will confess to God.” So then, each of us will give an account of himself before God (Romans 14:10-12).

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done… (2 Corinthians 5:10).

Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with what judgment you use, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you (Matthew 7:1-2).

Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and it will be given to you – a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will be poured out into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:37-38).

For if we would judge ourselves we would not be judged (1 Corinthians 11:31).

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God (1 Corinthians 4:5).

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow – of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth – and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:10-11).

Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away (Hebrews 2:1).

Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves (James 1:22).

Establish Your Word to Your servant, who is devoted to fearing You (Psalm 119:38).

For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).