Mature Discipleship

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July 15, 2013

"Mature Discipleship"

Scripture Reading:    

Isaiah 40:8 (HCSBO)  The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever."

 

Devotion And Meditation:

Successfully facing and dealing with specific problems is only the beginning of living a Godly life.  Focus must remain on God's standards for continuing toward Christ-Likeness.  Accordingly, one must evaluate the whole of one's life constantly conforming to God's standards............not our own.  God's standards are always consistent and are never subject to the whim of the moment.  They are the same for all individuals, in all cultures, and at all age levels, regardless of personality or background.  Keeping God's commandments, having reverence and awe of God, is the key to fruitfulness.  God's plan for you are for your benefit and have as their goal your maturity in Christ.  If you keep God's commandments, He will bless you; otherwise, you will be subject to discipline !  God's standards are not burdensome for He will strengthen, uphold, and keep you from stumbling as you walk in His ways, cooperating with the changes He is accomplishing in your life.  Put - Off deeds of darkness, put-on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for fleshly lusts.  Put on the full armor of God to withstand the schemes of the devil. Establish and maintain biblical standards that will encourage you and your children toward Godliness.  Identify Godly traits that need to be developed along with corresponding biblical responsibilities and activities, which will demonstrate Christ likeness.

 

Win or lose, I want to make sure that I make God's name great

Pastor Ben J Lahay 
Galatians 2:20