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Edwin Elisha James is an Evangelist whose commitment to preach wherever the Lord leads him has fructified in bringing hundreds of souls to the Lord - a dream and a desire that he has harboured for the longest time!

Friday, March 8, 2019

Geography

Joshua 24:1

Joshua choose a meaningful place for his final message, for Shechem held many memories for Israel. There God appeared  to Abraham  [Genesis 12:6-7], and there Jacob  had a “family revival” as he went to Bethel [Gen. 35:1-4]/

Shechem was near Mount Ebal where the people had rededicated themselves to the Lord after entering the land [Josh. 8:30-35].

Being in a special place can sometimes make it easier for us to meet with God.

Man’s Problem

Trouble – John 14:1
Do not let your hearts be troubled.  You believe  in God;  believe also in me.

Needs – Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs  according to the riches of his glory  in Christ Jesus.

Rejection – Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money  and be content with what you have,  because God has said,
  “Never will I leave you;
 never will I forsake you.”

Sickness – Exodus 15:26
He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep  all his decrees,  I will not bring on you any of the diseases  I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals  you.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

As humans, we are often quick to quibble over things we feel are important to us when others don't share our enthusiasm — especially food, holidays, and special events. This problem is often more a sign of insecurity than it is a mark of sincerity.

We are to do what we do based on our commitment to honor the Lord, not because others do it or approve of it. At the same time, we want to be careful about judging others for what they do or do not celebrate, eat, or drink. The bottom line when judging such things: Can we do it to honor the Lord?

[Message No: 6882]

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