Author: bidcstark

“On the contrary, following the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in your entire way of life; since the Tanakh says, You are to be holy because I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16 CJB

God isn’t saying be holy like some abnormal over pious person! He’s asking us to be holy (not ordinary) like the rest of the unbelieving world! He wants us to be special, set apart for Him!

“Because you are a people set apart as holy for Adonai your God. Adonai your God. Adonai your God has chosen you to be His own unique treasure out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 14:2 CJB

God saves us to be set apart from worldliness and wants us to live a God fearing special life! How? By seeking Him!

“Seek Adonai and His strength; always seek His presence.”
1 Chronicles 16:11 CJB

When we seek Adonai, we will always be filled with His strength and be set apart for His work!
Have a blessed day being His special people!

“So, brothers, be patient until the LORD returns. See how the farmer waits for the precious “fruit of the earth”- he is patient over it until it receives the fall and spring rains.”
James 5:7 CJB

Patience is always a hard thing especially when we live in a society that wants everything, wanting it all and wanting it now!

“You too, be patient; keep up your courage; for the LORD’S return is near.”
James 5:8 CJB

Everyday that passes brings us one day closer to Adonai! Our problem is we focus on the here and now, with all its daily problems, like taxes, health and political situations instead of focusing on God! We always need to put God first!

“Look to Me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God; there is no other.”
Isaiah 45:22 CJB

The best way to exercise patience is to keep your eyes focused on Adonai!
May your day be richly blessed!

“Therefore, submit to God. Moreover, take a stand against the Adversary, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7 CJB

It’s not run or flee from the Adversary, it’s submit to God and the Adversary will flee!

“Humble yourselves before the LORD, and He will lift you up.”
James 4:10 CJB

When we are submitted and humble before Adonai, it is He who will do all the work and defending of His people!

“Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the right time He may lift you up.”
1 Peter 5:6 CJB

We all really need to be humble and submitted unto God! Not getting caught up in all the trials and tribulations happening in the world around us! Submit and the Adversary will flee!
May your day be richly blessed submitting to God!

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“But the wisdom from above is, first of all, pure, then peaceful, kind, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.”
James 3:17 CJB

Anything and everything from God is perfect, kind and devoid of wickedness! When there is controversy it is always from wicked false teachings from the pit!

“Now the Serpent was more crafty than any wild animal which Adonai, God, had made. He said to the woman, Did God really say, ‘You are not to eat from any tree in the garden’?”
Genesis 3:1 CJB

Satan, has and will always be the great deceiver, causing division, false teachings and accusations! How do we combat this?

“Stay sober, stay alert! Your enemy, the Adversary, stalks about like a lion looking for someone to devour.”
1 Peter 5:8 CJB

Remember the Adversary (Satan) is always on the move, lying and deceiving looking for someone to devour! We need to combat this by studying the pure and perfect Word of God, seeking His perfect wisdom for every situation!
May your day be richly blessed!
Shabbat Shalom!