God's Words of Wisdom from the Bible for Friday 15 July 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 15 July 2011"

Today's Bible Verse: 1 Peter 3:14-16 "And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you are blessed.  "And to do not be afraid of their threats nor be troubled."  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having good conscience that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.  For it is better, if it is the Will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil."

Since everything in this sinful world does not function as it should because of sin, even we as Christians may undergo suffering.  Peter gave the following guidelines to the Christians response to unjust suffering:

(1) Do not fear (2) Remember that Christ is Lord (3) Remain hope filled and willing to explain why you are still positive about life (what a testimony that is) (4) Keep on doing good so you will have a clear conscience, and your enemies will be ashamed (5) Remember it is better to suffer for the Lord, than to suffer for a wrong that we have done.

We as Christians should make certain that when or if we suffer, it is only because we have served God faithfully, and not because we have done anything wrong. In the Will of God, we are sometimes called on to suffer for well-doing as a testimony to others. God specially honors those who suffer for doing what is right.

Today's Hymn: "God Is Good All The Time"

If you are walking through the valley, and there are shadows all around
Do not fear, He will guise you, He will keep you safe and sound
"Cause He's promised to never leave you, nor forsake you and His Word is true
God is good, God is good, all the time

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how good it is to know that when we suffer unjustly for our faith and trust in You, that You have promised us that You would not forsake nor leave us and that You would be with us every step of the way.  May others see the light of Jesus within us so that when they ask us why we are so happy, we can boldly tell them, "Because of Jesus whom lives within me, and is me".
                                                                                                         Amen

Today's Biblical Truth:"Trust God to bring good out of your pain"

Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Psalm 92 which is Titled: "Joy in God's Works"

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

Jesus Reigns,
Cindi