God's Guide to a Victorious Life

God's Guide to a Victorious Life

READ Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

A compass indicates four points of north, south, east, and west. All are necessary for finding direction in the physical world. For guidance in living the Christian life, Proverbs chapter 3:5-6 also gives four points.The first point is trust God. James chapter 1:17 states He deserves your complete confidence because He alone does not change.Second, do not rely on your own understanding. The human mind has limited comprehension. Only God is all-knowing. Hebrews 4:13 shows us that every thought and motive is visible to Him. There is nothing that He doesn't see.The next point in trusting God is to acknowledge Him in all your ways. As the Maker and Savior of all mankind, God has the right to plan every life. He knits each person together in the womb. He provides redemption through His Son Jesus Christ. God gives spiritual gifts to be used on His behalf. Just as a child will look to his father for help, believers are to include their heavenly Father in everything. Success may tempt people to feel proud. But, Christians must guard against this thinking because it can lead you in a harmful direction.God promises to make your paths straight. Spiritually, the direct route is easier to travel and requires less time. But it is not obstacle-free. As you follow the first three directional signs, the Father will work on your behalf to overcome barriers along the way.Will you follow God's spiritual compass and trust Him wholeheartedly? As you reject self-reliance and acknowledge dependence upon Him, you will stay on the straight path of godliness.

Jude 1:24-25 KJV24Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Experiencing Inner Peace

Experiencing Inner Peace

READ Luke 8:22-25 KJV22Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. 24And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. 25And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

John chapter 14:27 says Jesus promised to give us His peace. It's the same peace that enabled Him to sleep through a fierce storm. Without it, we'll be like the disciples who felt helpless and afraid. With it, we'll experience inner calmness during life's troubles.To experience the peace of God, we must meet certain conditions. The first requirement is to receive the Lord as our personal Savior. Before salvation, we were by nature opposed to God. But our redemption changed that.Romans chapter 5:10 says we now have peace with Him and are members of His family instead of His enemies. A major reason that we lack peace is fear of death. This view evaporates as we comprehend the glorious truth that we will spend eternity in heaven with Him.Believing in God's sovereignty is a second condition for having a tranquil heart. In this troubled world, personal safety is a major concern. To combat fear, we must trust that God controls all things. Knowing that He's in charge will protect us from anxiety and give us peace.Philippians 4:19 highlights the third thing we must do. Understand that God knows our needs and has promised to meet each one. He's a loving Father who delights to give good gifts to His children. We may not receive all we want. He'll give us everything that's necessary to fulfill His purpose for us.Once we've received Christ as our Savior, the Holy Spirit will remind us that our future is secure. Our loving, sovereign God will provide everything we need.

Jude 1:24-25 KJV24Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.