Hello Jenise, I wrote this in the morning for Sherri Tenpenny, and it fits here because it is a message for the body of Christ. There's nothing more important that I could say today than this. GOD bless you!
He Knows
Job 23:10-14 NLT
(10). "But He knows where I am going.
And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.
(11). For I have stayed on God's paths,
I have followed His ways and not turned aside.
(12). I have not departed from His commands
but have treasured His words more than daily food.
(13). But once He has made his decision, who can change His mind?
Whatever He wants to do, He does.
(14). So, He will do to me whatever He has planned.
He controls my destiny."
The "TESTING of our FAITH"
Job 23:10-14 NLT
(10) "But He knows where I am going.
And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold."
Our future, our destiny, what lies ahead, that which is coming to all of us, the body of Christ, His Family, our faith is being tested beforehand, refining us, cutting away the things that restrict us, the obstacles holding us back from what the LORD is calling each one of us to do. Testing our faith makes us stronger and better able to persevere during perilous times. "We do this by keeping our eyes on JESUS, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith."
Hebrews 12:1-2 NLT "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne."
Stay the course, STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD.
Job 23:11 "For I have stayed on God's paths.
I have followed his ways and not turned aside."
This is the time to turn to GOD. This is the time to call out to the LORD. This is the time to stay on His path and not turn aside. This is the time to pay attention, listen to the alarm, and stay close to the LORD.
Jeremiah 6:16-17 NLT "This is what the LORD says: "Stop at the crossroads and look around.
Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, 'No, that's not the road we want!'
I posted watchmen over you, who said,
'Listen for the sound of the alarm.
But you replied,
'No! We won't pay attention!"
STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD.
Job 23:12 "I have not departed from His commands
but have treasured His words more than daily food."
Keep your eyes on the LORD. He will be with us and "will not depart from us." He will lead and guide us through the trials that are coming upon us. We are to live by faith, not by fear, and because of this, we will stand firm. He will protect us, nor will He slumber or sleep. Not in our weakness will we persevere, but in his faithful promises will we endure. The LORD is on our side. "He will not depart from us." Watch and see Him at work in our lives. Take notice!
"I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven." Psalm 123:1 NLT
STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD.
Job 23:13 "But once He has made His decision, who can change His mind?
Whatever He wants to do, He does."
Be reminded the LORD's plans are perfect. They were all made in absolute detail before He created anything. We are already assured that all things will work together for our good. So, we don't need to worry. We need to stay close to the LORD.
"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." Romans 8:28 NLT
The LORD is Sovereign over all things.
Job 23:14 "So He will do to me whatever He has planned.
He controls my destiny."
Has not the LORD promised to keep us all in His hand, saying no one can pluck us out of it? Has not the LORD promised us eternal life, to live in His Kingdom with Him forever? Are not His promises to us faithful and true? "Yes," they are, so stay close to the LORD.
"Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise." Hebrews 10:23 NLT
NOW STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD. ALL HIS PROMISES ARE FAITHFUL AND TRUE.
"Yes, and the LORD will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen." 2 Timothy 4:18 NLT
Let us pray. . . . Our Father in Heaven, we know that perilous times are here, and more are up ahead in our future. We know because You are testing our faith, we will be made stronger and better able to persevere. Help us all to be strong witnesses of Your faithful promises and love for all humanity and continue to believe that there is always hope only found in You alone.
We know our faith in You is all we need to make sense of everything. LORD, give us the faith to stay close to You and believe You will never leave or forsake us. LORD, help us be the people who honor You with our words and deeds and a people who have simple faith in our GOD and His plan for us. In JESUS Name, we pray. Amen
Hello Jenise, I wrote this in the morning for Sherri Tenpenny, and it fits here because it is a message for the body of Christ. There's nothing more important that I could say today than this. GOD bless you!
He Knows
Job 23:10-14 NLT
(10). "But He knows where I am going.
And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.
(11). For I have stayed on God's paths,
I have followed His ways and not turned aside.
(12). I have not departed from His commands
but have treasured His words more than daily food.
(13). But once He has made his decision, who can change His mind?
Whatever He wants to do, He does.
(14). So, He will do to me whatever He has planned.
He controls my destiny."
The "TESTING of our FAITH"
Job 23:10-14 NLT
(10) "But He knows where I am going.
And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold."
Our future, our destiny, what lies ahead, that which is coming to all of us, the body of Christ, His Family, our faith is being tested beforehand, refining us, cutting away the things that restrict us, the obstacles holding us back from what the LORD is calling each one of us to do. Testing our faith makes us stronger and better able to persevere during perilous times. "We do this by keeping our eyes on JESUS, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith."
Hebrews 12:1-2 NLT "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne."
Stay the course, STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD.
Job 23:11 "For I have stayed on God's paths.
I have followed his ways and not turned aside."
This is the time to turn to GOD. This is the time to call out to the LORD. This is the time to stay on His path and not turn aside. This is the time to pay attention, listen to the alarm, and stay close to the LORD.
Jeremiah 6:16-17 NLT "This is what the LORD says: "Stop at the crossroads and look around.
Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, 'No, that's not the road we want!'
I posted watchmen over you, who said,
'Listen for the sound of the alarm.
But you replied,
'No! We won't pay attention!"
STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD.
Job 23:12 "I have not departed from His commands
but have treasured His words more than daily food."
Keep your eyes on the LORD. He will be with us and "will not depart from us." He will lead and guide us through the trials that are coming upon us. We are to live by faith, not by fear, and because of this, we will stand firm. He will protect us, nor will He slumber or sleep. Not in our weakness will we persevere, but in his faithful promises will we endure. The LORD is on our side. "He will not depart from us." Watch and see Him at work in our lives. Take notice!
"I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven." Psalm 123:1 NLT
STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD.
Job 23:13 "But once He has made His decision, who can change His mind?
Whatever He wants to do, He does."
Be reminded the LORD's plans are perfect. They were all made in absolute detail before He created anything. We are already assured that all things will work together for our good. So, we don't need to worry. We need to stay close to the LORD.
"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." Romans 8:28 NLT
The LORD is Sovereign over all things.
Job 23:14 "So He will do to me whatever He has planned.
He controls my destiny."
Has not the LORD promised to keep us all in His hand, saying no one can pluck us out of it? Has not the LORD promised us eternal life, to live in His Kingdom with Him forever? Are not His promises to us faithful and true? "Yes," they are, so stay close to the LORD.
"Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise." Hebrews 10:23 NLT
NOW STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD. ALL HIS PROMISES ARE FAITHFUL AND TRUE.
"Yes, and the LORD will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen." 2 Timothy 4:18 NLT
Let us pray. . . . Our Father in Heaven, we know that perilous times are here, and more are up ahead in our future. We know because You are testing our faith, we will be made stronger and better able to persevere. Help us all to be strong witnesses of Your faithful promises and love for all humanity and continue to believe that there is always hope only found in You alone.
We know our faith in You is all we need to make sense of everything. LORD, give us the faith to stay close to You and believe You will never leave or forsake us. LORD, help us be the people who honor You with our words and deeds and a people who have simple faith in our GOD and His plan for us. In JESUS Name, we pray. Amen
Thank you, LORD!
"May the LORD bless you
and protect you.
May the LORD smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the LORD show you his favor
and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26 NLT
"GOD help us." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_pgGgHVxPg
"Speak to the mountains." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn99VPVQDzc
"COME HOME." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5KbOEgc2OI&list=RDGMEMMib4QpREwENw3_jAc0YgNw&start_radio=1&rv=qn99VPVQDzc