Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus

Philippians 2:5


"Your attitude (or mind in the KJV) should be the same as that of Christ Jesus."

Jesus came to give His life as a sacrifice for sin. But many portions of His life were for the express purpose of giving us an example by which to live. With all the power of the Universe at His command, He humbled Himself and demonstrated the mind and attitude of a servant; "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve" (Matthew 20:28).

To be a mind of a servant is being more the thinking in a sub servant manner. It is to be humble and be of  service to others. Each day we face situations where people who are what we consider of a lower level to us in terms of knowledge or skills. Some times it is hard to bring ourselves to their level to appreciate the world from their side. Every day we struggle with ourselves to live up to this ideal. It is definitely not an easy walk.

James 1:19 Listening and Doing

James 1:19 (New International Version)


Listening and Doing

19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
 
Man if anyone says that God doesn't speak to them, can not be listening. As I was preparing this blog posting, someone was asking me a something that based on their experience in the job should be something they should already know and I was getting a little upset over this. I look at this phrase and had to take a step back to calm down. This really hit me how difficult this is.

 
 
God never promised us an easy road that is for sure. This is definately some that we need to remind ourselves every minute every hour every day.
 
 

 

Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD'S wrath

 

 

Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD'S wrath. In the fire of his jealousy the whole world will be consumed, for he will make a sudden end of all who live in the earth.


(Zephaniah西番雅書1:18)

Ephesians 1:16-17 I have not stopped giving thanks for you...

Ephesians 1:16-17
"I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better."

"press on toward the goal" (Philippians 3:14)

Paul tells us to "press on toward the goal" (Philippians 3:14), "run a good race" (Galatians 5:7), and "fight the good fight" (2 Timothy 4:7). Each of these acknowledge the struggle and exhort us to keep moving forward. But there are times we become weary and even the thought of pressing, running, or fighting becomes difficult. Yet, we know we must endure - we must overcome!


Yes everyday we have trials and tribulations. Yet no where else can you find encouragement like it is shown in the Bible. Every day God speaks to us and to encourage us.

The goal for each of us will vary but the words are the same. The outcome is entirely up to us and God's blessings. We know we can over come anything if we believe in the words of encouragement.

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another

Ephesians 4:32 (New International Version)


32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Post this in your blog or facebook page today
For never a truer word
Be spoken
In this day and age
Of violence and oppression
Intimidation and deceit
We need this passage
Everyday
To remind us
Of how we should be
To one and another.

Proverbs 2:3-5 If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding...

Proverbs 2:3-5


"If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God."

For so much knowledge we posses, we are still a drop in the ocean compared to the knowledge of God. He know all our needs and wants before we ourselves now it. Each step of our lives he has mapped out for us and for our own good. Our limited understanding and knowledge will never fully understand his ways.

Psalm 105:4 Seek the Lord and his strength...

Seek the Lord and his strength;
Seek his face continually;
Psalm 105:4

Now for something a little differrent

http://www.godvine.com/Artistic-Drawing-of-Jesus-Reveals-his-Life-Throughout-411.html

What do you see in Jesus's face ?

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." - Psalm 73:26

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." - Psalm 73:26


So much promise in one sentence.
Our own efforts are never enough
So we depend on God's strength
And God has promised this

1 John 2:12 I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.


1 John 2:12 (NIV)
 
 

Imagine receiving a letter like this. Imagine how valuable this letter is. It would be a letter of great value, a promise of great importance. What would you do with such important information ? Would you share this to everyone? You have this today.
 
 

 
What you do with it is entirely up to you...but will you do it?