To Teach

[Reasons for studying the Bible]

Ezra 7:10

For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.

It was not because of Ezra's distinguished ancestry, nor because of his excellent literary skill that God chose him to bring his straying nation back to Himself - although He used his gifts and abilities in the task. God used Ezra because he was a man who set his heart to study the law of the LORD. Ezra set his heart to practice it and to teach it to the people of God.

May we meditate on the word of God, day and night, and systematically study the Scriptures, and apply it in our lives - and to show ourselves approved unto the Lord, so that we may prosper in our spiritual walk, grow in the grace of God, mature in our Christian faith and become instruments that the Lord may be willing to use for His greater glory.

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:12

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,  but against the rulers, against the authorities,  against the powers  of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Be Anxious for Nothing

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on him  because he cares for you.

Ambient Stress

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, “My grace  is sufficient for you, for my power  is made perfect in weakness. ”  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

How to come under His Lordship?

. By confessing Him

Romans 10:9

If you declare  with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,”  and believe  in your heart that God raised him from the dead,  you will be saved.

. By obeying Him

Luke 6:46

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’  and do not do what I say?

[Message No: 7783]