“Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. [Ps. 110:1.]” (Heb 12:2 Amplified Bible)
Journal,
This journal entry is primarily for those who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Bible tells believers not to be sluggish in our faith walk but to follow after those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. In this study I will share ten things that can help make up for a strong walk of faith. These ‘nuggets of gold’ are some of things that I’ve learned in my forty-five years as a servant of the Lord.
Rather than provide a fuller commentary with each nugget, I will generally give Scripture references that apply to that nugget. Place your cursor over the Scripture reference and it will appear. (If the full reference doesn’t show, click on the ‘more’ at the bottom left where the Scripture is shown.) Each nugget of gold addresses an issue to take to heart…
I – Leave the Old Life Behind
Keys: Rom4:5-8; 2Co5:17-21.
Whether as a sinner, or you stumbled as a believer.
II – Do a Faith Check Up
Keys: The ‘working out’ and ‘testing’ principles: Cf. Phil2:12,13; 2Co13:5.
Our faith walk is deeply personal. Don’t compare yourself to others.
III – Draw on God’s Grace
Keys: Grace for today. Lam3:21-24; John1:16
Learn to dine from God’s table daily.
VI – Retake Lost Ground
Keys: Isa30:15; 54:17 – Repentance is worship
IV – Strengthen Your Heart in Faith
Keys: Prov4:20-23
‘Speak truth in your heart’ means to meditate on that which is of the Lord.
V – Don’t be a Doubter
Keys: James 1:5-8.
Doubt can honeycomb your whole personality.
VII – Allow the Lord to Choose for You
Keys: Gen13:14; Psa16:5,6; Isa25:1; Jer29:11. Throw away your design for life.
VII – Live by Your Last Instructions
Keys: John 21:20-22. Remember Jonah
VIII – Leave Room for the Unexpected
Keys: Isa55:8-11; Eph3:20,21 Stop measuring.
X – The Language of Faith is Laughter
Keys: Gen17:15-19; 18:10-15; Psalm 126:1-3
Isaac means ‘laughter.’ Paul says that we are the children of laughter. Gal4:28
Do you remember a special time when the Lord put laughter in your mouth? Laughter and joy are the natural outflow of a heart filled with faith. We laugh because we know that God is true to all His promises.
While you meditate on these ‘nuggets’ here is a song that will minister to your heart.
‘He Came Down To My Level’ by the Gaithers.
Much love coming your way,
Buddy
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