Bikers for Christ M/M - Emerald Coast

Bikers for Christ M/M - Emerald Coast The Emerald Coast chapter of Bikers for Christ M/M is a bunch of bikers who have been saved by the gr

The Emerald Coast chapter of Bikers for Christ M/M is a motorcycle ministry in which members ride their bikes and participate in events that put them in places where God can use them to minister and evangelize. Simply put, we are a bunch of bikers who have been saved by the grace of God. The purpose of BFC is to bring the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ to motorcycle club members, vete

rans, independent motorcyclists, and any others who may not fit into the “norm of society” and to minister to everyone and anyone else to whom God leads us.

So I’m talking about scripture with A girl I met at church, she does the youth ministry,  At the pause she asks…Are you ...
03/30/2022

So I’m talking about scripture with A girl I met at church, she does the youth ministry,

At the pause she asks…
Are you quoting the International Surfer Version?

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadf...
03/17/2022

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
1Co 15:57-58
The resurrection of Jesus Christ brings spiritual victory over sin and death to all who believe in Him. "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." As we allow the Lord to be our guide through each day, He "leads us in triumph in Christ" (2Co 2:14). When this process is unfolding, an effective Christian life is developing, by the grace of God at work in us.
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast." It is the will of God that our lives be marked by steadfastness (constancy and stability). Paul rejoiced concerning fellow believers who manifested such attributes: "rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ" (Col 2:5). He later added that they were to be "rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith" (Col 2:7).
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be . . . immovable." Our heavenly Father also wants us to be "immovable" (firmly persistent, unable to be swayed). Paul was a good example of this. Although he faced many threatening difficulties, he professed "But none of these things move me" (Act 20:24). When Paul wrote to the saints at Ephesus, he warned of another threat to spiritual persistency: "that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine" (Eph 4:14).
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be . . . always abounding in the work of the Lord." Our Lord wants us to be abundantly laboring with Him. This is one of the purposes of Jesus' redemptive work for us: "Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works" (Tit 2:14). Yes, living by grace will produce abounding good works. The glorious fact is that such labors are actually the Lord at work in and through us: "always abounding in the work of the Lord." As the Lord sustains His work with us, we can grow in a certainty that this kind of laboring will be effective: "knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Note the key word that indicates the basis for all of these desirable traits: "Therefore." This refers back to the resurrection victory provided by the Lord Jesus. In light of this victorious work of Christ on our behalf, anyone trusting in this reality will find these spiritual virtues developing in their lives, by the grace of God at work.
My Creator & Lord, I long to walk in spiritual stability. I yearn for a life that cannot be swayed. I want to abundantly labor with You. Therefore, Lord, I place my confidence in the reality of Your resurrection victory. Work in me by Your grace, I pray, Amen.

"Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.”
1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Attitude is a settled way of thinking or feeling about something. It's not what happens to us that matters. It's how we react to what happens that matters most. The attitude we choose when dealing with something determines the outcome of the issue. We can choose to be positive and trust God will bring us out or opt for complaint and defeat. ��Jabez in Hebrew means "pain." His mother named him Jabez after enduring intense and painful labor while delivering him (1 Chronicles 4:9). And though that agonizing labor felt like an eternity, eventually, the pain was over. Unfortunately, Jabez was supposed to carry that name for the rest of his life. And though he was more honorable than his brothers (1 Chronicles 4:9), every time someone mentioned his name, it reminded him of pain. It embodied pain, and this must have troubled Jabez. He yearned to change the course of his life and not be relegated to his mother's past pain. But he chose to pray and seek God's favor. He turned to God in sincere prayer. He decided to rise above his condition by stepping into his position in God. ��Jabez prayed four heartfelt prayers. He first asked God to bless him (1 Chronicles 4:10). He recognized that God was the giver of all good things and called on Him to bless him. Jabez asked God for an increase to enlarge his territory. He wanted God to extend his area of influence and governance. He understood that only He could change the position of his life. Jabez prayed for God's guidance and realized that life would overwhelm him without His hand. He acknowledged God's role in shepherding his life and gave Him authority over it. Lastly, Jabez prayed for protection from harm and pain. He identified that his name already predisposed him to a life of pain and anguish. Yet, he refused to be defined by his name and desired a life free from pain. He cried to God to deliver him out of his past. He understood that only God had the power to release him from the pain. In the end, God granted Jabez his request (1 Chronicles 4:10). ��Are you relegated to your past or labeled by others? It doesn't matter your circumstance; just a shift in your attitude can change the trajectory of your life. There's hope in praying your way out of your past. Prayer unlocks the doors to hidden blessings awaiting you. Putting your faith in God through prayer will elevate you to a place of greatness. Begin to pray, declare good things in your life and speak life to your impossible conditions. Start today with the simple prayer of Jabez and watch your life transform.

“You are God's dear children, so try to be like him. Live a life of love. Love others just as Christ loved us. He gave h...
03/09/2022

“You are God's dear children, so try to be like him. Live a life of love. Love others just as Christ loved us. He gave himself for us—a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
Discipleship is committing to follow Jesus Christ by developing personal habits and Christian practices that help ourselves and others to grow and mature in faith. It is about learning how to live as witnesses of the Kingdom of God and imitating Jesus Christ daily. The Bible is our crucial source of growth as disciples of Jesus Christ. It is practical and realistic; hence, this process of discipleship transitions people into strong believers, who develop into new churches or missional communities. ��It is important because it seeks to nurture people to become fully committed followers of Christ. A disciple is supposed to follow and imitate the life of the person they follow, so it is important that disciples of Jesus have an understanding of Him. The people that follow Jesus must have an understanding of who He is, what He stands for, His love for us, the promise of salvation and the assurance of eternal life so they can imitate Him. When new believers in their small groups read and hear passages from the Bible, they will understand the passage of Scripture through observation and correction from more mature believers. This is simple and powerful way to become the good soil Jesus talked about in Luke 8. ��Discipleship has many facets, and it involves dedication. It is an act of going out to teach and share the Word of God, observing all that is commanded. It requires loving God wholeheartedly. Deuteronomy 6:5 says, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength." Loving others, too, lays a strong foundation of discipleship. Matthew 22:39 says, "And the second command is like the first: 'Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.'" ��Disciples of Christ must stand out for their lights to shine. The main goal is to be more Christ-like; hence, there is need to be steadfast and firm in the Word of God. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, it says, "Follow my example, just follow the example of Christ." ��When the disciples of Christ had been with Him in His ministry and received His teachings, He gave them the command to go and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). What a disciple learns, he passes on so that there is multiplication. Through discipleship, leaders are raised. ��Discipleship ensures growth in the life of a new believer. Hebrews 6:1-2 says, "So we should be finished with the basic lessons about Christ. We should not have to keep going back to where we started. We began our new life by turning away from the evil we did in the past and by believing in God. That's when we were taught about baptisms, laying hands on people, the resurrection of those who have died, and the final judgment. Now we need to go forward to more mature teaching." It is implementation of what is taught at the pulpit. Going forward with the deeper things of God. It introduces accountability for new believers. Having someone walking through life with you teaching and urging you are very important. ��In conclusion, discipleship is a powerful tool which makes sure that believers don't fall through the cracks, becoming complacent and without purpose in the church—henceforth, as they become Christ-followers, they must also follow Jesus' example and make disciples who follow Him. Not only is discipleship necessary for every Christian to grow and mature in their faith, but it is also something every Christian is called to do in their obedient walk with Christ.

Rest In Peace my baby girl. I am thankful your struggle is over.
03/08/2022

Rest In Peace my baby girl. I am thankful your struggle is over.

"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of...
03/03/2022

"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Timothy 2:15
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be a disciple of Jesus? Can you imagine walking with Him daily, hearing His instructions, and following His commands? Do you ever imagine what His voice sounded like? Can you imagine Him looking intently in your eyes and saying "good job" after He taught you a concept and you began to understand? While it's true we didn't live in the right decade, century, or millennia to have been one of His disciples, discipleship is still something we can walk in. ��There are two ways in which we should consider discipleship—inward and outward. Inwardly, we should be a disciple of Jesus and the pastor of our respective church. Studying Scripture to see the words and commands of Jesus is a must for the believer. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV). ��Two things stand out in this verse: ��1. The approval is to God, not people. We are to show God that we are approved by reading and studying His Word. ��2. We are to rightly divide (discern) the Word. This ability to divide the Word correctly is why we become disciples of a pastor who diligently shows love and admiration for the Word of God. We are to have intentionality in being a disciple of Christ in our own era because He still lives and is looking for approved disciples. ��We should also see discipleship going outward. Believers should be pouring out to people, helping them to grow in the Lord. You should break down Scriptures, mentor, help to grow, encourage, and challenge those few people whom God has put in your life. So, discipleship happens inwardly and outwardly. ��The question is if they are a priority in your life. What can you do to be a better disciple and discipler? How can you show yourself approved unto God as His disciple this week? Consider praying to the Lord to show you one to three people whom you can begin discipling in this season of your life. Let's transition from imagining what it could have been like to what we can have it be like right now with a few action steps. Because He has called you to be His disciple, engage and then disciple.

09/28/2021

"Thus says the LORD God of Israel: "Concerning the words which you have heard—because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and against its inhabitants, and you humbled yourself before Me, and you tore your clothes and wept before Me, I also have heard you," says the LORD . . . "your eyes shall not see all the calamity which I will bring on this place and its inhabitants."
2Ch 34:26-27
King Josiah was a godly ruler, who purged the land of idolatrous activities. When the neglected word of God was discovered in the temple, he responded humbly as he heard it read. "Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Law, that he tore his clothes." He thereby escaped the judgment that was deserved by the rebellious people. Also, this appropriate wrath was postponed until after his reign.
These blessings of grace were related to Josiah's humble response to God's word. His heart was soft when he heard the word of the Lord. "Concerning the words which you have heard—because your heart was tender." The attitude of the heart toward the scriptures is pivotal if a person is to experience the grace of God at work in his life. A hardhearted response to the word of God does not receive the grace of God. The Israelites in Zechariah's day were a sad example of this. The Lord sent His word to them, "But they refused to heed, shrugged their shoulders, and stopped their ears so that they could not hear. Yes, they made their hearts like flint, refusing to hear the law and the words which the LORD of hosts had sent by His Spirit through the former prophets. Thus great wrath came from the LORD of hosts" (Zec 7:11-12).
Josiah's attitude was a vivid contrast. "You humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and against its inhabitants." He did what James would later call God's people to do. "Receive with meekness the implanted word" (Jas 1:21). Josiah's humility was so evident. "You humbled yourself before Me, and you tore your clothes and wept before Me." The result was that Josiah would enjoy the grace of God. His time of leadership would not have to go through the wrath that the people deserved from their previous rebellion and hardheartedness. "Your eyes shall not see all the calamity which I will bring on this place and its inhabitants."
My Creator, Dear Lord, I confess that I have not always responded in humility before Your word. I thank You for Your forgiving grace. Yet, even more, I hunger for Your transforming grace. Shape my heart into a tender vessel that will meekly receive Your holy word, day by day, for Your honor and glory, Amen.

"But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me..."
2 Timothy 4:17 NKJV
When the Apostle Paul was in the city of Ephesus, Alexander the Coppersmith had caused him a lot of trouble. Paul had been trying to preach the Gospel to the Ephesians and Alexander strongly opposed his message. When Paul made his defense against Alexander's objections, no one stood with him. He had to defend the Gospel on his own. After Paul left Ephesus, Timothy came there, and Paul felt the need to warn Timothy about Alexander.

Everyone who is a disciple of Jesus Christ has a role to play in the spread of the Gospel. The role may not be that of evangelist or preacher like Paul and Timothy, but it will be a role that in some way helps to advance the spread of the Gospel. Further, every disciple will also be given gifts of the Holy Spirit that will enable them to fulfill whatever role or roles they have. Given all this, no one should be surprised if they need to be warned from time to time just like Timothy.

No one should be surprised because every Church member will, sooner or later, run into Alexanders of the world. Given that every disciple has a role to play and the spiritual gifts necessary for the role, they can expect opposition from the enemy. Jesus Himself warned us about this. He said, "‘A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you" (John 15:20). Getting warnings like the warning Paul gave Timothy is an understandable part of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

As was the case for Paul, you may find yourself alone when Alexander comes to give you trouble. After all, spiritual opposition is difficult, and many may want to avoid it at all costs. However, although you may have to stand alone, you are never really alone. The Lord is always standing with you. Jesus said, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). The Lord will stand with you, like He did with Paul, and strengthen you to help you fulfill the role you have been called to do, despite the opposition.

You may feel lonely today, but you are not really alone. Take a look to your side—you will see the Lord standing there ready to help.

"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Ch...
08/21/2021

"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ."
Php 1:6
Now, we return to the category we are calling "precious promises." (2Pe 1:4). Here we have a priceless one concerning God's commitment to complete the wonderful work of salvation that He began at our new birth.
If our faith is in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, God has started a tremendous saving work on our behalf: " He who has begun a good work in you."
He has made us new creatures in His Son. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2Co 5:17). He has supplied us with immeasurable heavenly resources. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ" (Eph 1:3). What a grand work has been started in us. Yet, God's saving work is "so great a salvation" (Heb 2:3). Thus, whatever He has already been accomplished with us is only a part of the whole. Wherever we are in this glorious process, there is some completing work that God desires to do. He wants to bring into our understanding, our character, and our daily experience more of that which is fully ours in Christ.
Furthermore, our God wants us to be confident concerning this matter: "Being confident of this very thing." As noted in our previous meditation, God does not want people living in self-confidence. That misplaced trust is just another form of pride. This does not mean that we Christians are to be without confidence in our lives. It does mean that all of our confidence is to be placed in the Lord. "And we have such trust [confidence] through Christ toward God" (2Co 3:4). Our Lord wants us to have strong assurance in Him that He will complete this work in us.
Also remember, this saving work of God is done within our lives: "He who has begun a good work in you will complete it." The Lord has established an eternal position for us with Him in heavenly places: "and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Eph 2:6). Yet, He wants to effect a godly walk for us here on earth. "Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" (Eph 4:1). This walk is not based upon human theories of behavior modification. Our Lord Himself develops this in and through our hearts. "Now may the God of peace . . . make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight" (Heb 13:20-21).
My Creator, Dear Lord, I long to walk in more of the reality of that which is mine in Christ. Thank You for these words that build my confidence in You. I humbly repent of my self-confident attempts to do what only You can do. I look to You anew and alone!

"After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. They won't follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don't know his voice."
John 10:4-5
Jesus has gathered us into His flock and He speaks to us. There are many different ways that He speaks to us. He speaks to us through the Bible, through Bible-based preaching, through wise friends, through children, through our consciences, through dreams and visions, through an inner voice, and so on. He speaks to us so that we will follow Him in the way that we should go. He speaks to us so that we will know what He wants us to do in life.

Individual members of the flock recognize Jesus' voice because they have been given the Holy Spirit. When Jesus was about to leave this earth, He promised His disciples that they would receive the Holy Spirit to guide them (John 14:16). When Jesus' voice is revealed to us in any of the above-mentioned ways, it is the Holy Spirit that helps us recognize His voice. Without the Holy Spirit, we would not be able to follow Jesus.

There are other voices that speak to us as well—strange voices. Satan and his minions also speak to us in many different ways. They speak to us through the various forms of mass media, through foolish leaders, friends, and acquaintances, through thoughts that enter our minds, and any of a multitude of other ways. They speak to us in an attempt to divert us from the way that we should go. They speak to us in an attempt to keep us from doing what Jesus wants us to do in life.

Individual members of the flock realize that these other voices are not the voice of Jesus because they have the Holy Spirit within them. The Holy Spirit does not only help us recognize the voice of Jesus. He also helps us to recognize that the strange voices are, indeed, strange. When the voices of Satan and his minions are revealed to us in any of the above-mentioned ways, it is the Holy Spirit that makes us wary of what is being said. Without the Holy Spirit, we would be vulnerable to the strange voices.

Remember that there are voices everywhere and they are always addressing us. Let the Spirit within determine who they really are.

"Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your si...
08/18/2021

"Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."
Joh 8:24
Generally speaking, God's promises are "popular" with many people. When most of the Lord's promises are read or taught, people are delighted. "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed... Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest... Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Joh 8:36; Mat 11:28; and Mat 4:19). Promises like these are so often received with favor, because they are so encouraging. They are embraced with approval, because they are so comforting. On the other hand, some of God's promises are definitely "unpopular" with certain segments of humanity. This type of promise is scorned or rejected, because of its convicting or sobering character. Nevertheless, these promises that are not always well-received have great importance in God's plan.
One such promise is given two-fold in our present verse. "You will die in your sins... you will die in your sins." In a tolerant world that wants to deny the reality of sin and its consequences, this is an unpopular promise. Yet, the promise is true nonetheless. Sin brings spiritual death. From the beginning, this has been the case. "And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, 'Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die' " (Gen 2:16-17). This truth was restated by the prophets of Israel. "The soul who sins shall die" (Eze 18:20 ). It was also repeated by the apostles in the early church. "For the wages of sin is death" (Rom 6:23). Since everyone has sinned, this warning by promise that Jesus gave applies to us all. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom 3:23).
To escape the inevitable consequences of sin, one must trust in Jesus as the promised, divine Savior. "If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." This statement ("I am He") hints of Jesus' deity. Shortly thereafter, He openly declares that he is God, the Son. "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM" (Joh 8:58). Here, Jesus applies to Himself the same name that God revealed to Moses. "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you' " (Exo 3:14). Thus, this important promise by Jesus warns that only faith in Him as the divine Savior will deliver a person from the certain consequences of sin.
My Creator, Lord Jesus, I thank You for this important warning given by promise. I am delighted to have yielded to its truth and certainty. I rejoice that my sins are forgiven. Use me to pass on this promise to others who need to respond to it, in Jesus name, Amen.

"Heavens and earth, be happy! Mountains, shout with joy! The Lord comforts his people. He is good to his poor people."
Isaiah 49:13
There is always a reason to be happy. Although the people of God may go through trying times, there is always a reason for joy. We live in a creation controlled by the Lord and He is good. If the ultimate source and origin of all things is good, if the providential sustainer of all things is good, then there is no reason to allow sorrow and sadness to overtake and overwhelm our lives.

Even the heavens and the earth should be happy. The very mountains should shout for joy. This is because the fate of the natural world is bound up with the people of God. If the people of God are benefactors of His grace and mercy, then the natural world will participate in that as well. The Apostle Paul said that although, "Everything God made was allowed to become like something that cannot fulfill its purpose," a day is coming when everything will "be made free from ruin," and it will "have the same freedom and glory that belong to God's children" (Romans 8:20-21). Redemption, in other words, will come to the natural world just as it does to the people of God.

The natural world, however, does not have to wait for that future day before it shouts for joy. Already the Lord is extending His grace and mercy to His people. Already He is comforting His people and being good to them. Although the trials, troubles, and tribulations of life still cause us problems, we are already experiencing the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. The heavens and the earth, then, have good reason to be happy and the mountains have good reason to shout for joy.

You may be going through a lot of trouble right now, but there is still good reason to be happy. The Lord is comforting you and being good to you, despite everything that is going on. This comfort and goodness is merely a foretaste of the comfort and goodness that is yet to be revealed to you.

And if you go outside and listen closely, you may be able to hear the mountains in the distance shouting for joy about you.

"Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed... How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation...
08/16/2021

"Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed... How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation."
Joh 8:36 and Heb 2:3
By the promise of God, true spiritual liberation is available in Jesus Christ. "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." If this saving work of the Lord is neglected there is no rescue from the devastating consequences of sin and self. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation." As we previously noted, this delivering grace of God is so great that it not only provides a rescue "from," but it also supplies a rescue "unto."
This great salvation, which is experienced by coming to Jesus in humble faith, includes a setting free from innate sin unto imputed righteousness. "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2Co 5:21). This great salvation in Christ includes deliverance from the kingdom of darkness unto the kingdom of light. "Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love" (Col 1:12-13). This great salvation also includes liberation from enmity toward God unto friendship with God. "When we were enemies we were reconciled (turned from enemies into friends) through the death of His Son" (Col 1:21). This great salvation also includes deliverance from alienation from God unto union with Him. "And you, who once were alienated... For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection" (Col 1:21 and Rom 6:5). This great salvation also includes liberation from our own weakness unto God's mighty power. "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong" (2Co 12:9-10). Lastly, this great salvation includes a rescuing from a self-produced life unto Christ living in us. "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Gal 2:20).
My Creator, Lord God, thank You for providing a rescue from sin, darkness, enmity, alienation, earthly weakness, and self. Praise You for providing a rescue unto righteousness, light, friendship, union, heavenly strength, and Christ! What a great salvation is found in Christ Jesus! I do not want to neglect it through doubt, distraction, disobedience - - or anything else. Help me, Lord, to walk by faith, day by day, Amen.

"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
The words of our verse for today are part of Moses' final instructions to the people of Israel. Joshua was slated to take over the leadership of the people after the death of Moses, and he would soon lead them across the Jordan River into the Promised Land in order to conquer and take possession of it.

Moses told the people that they should be strong and courageous. This is the message that all believers need to hear at the moment when we are about to enter into the kingdom calling that God has been preparing us for when we were in the wilderness. Instead of succumbing to fear and cowardice as the Israelites did for 40 years previously, we should "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong" (1 Corinthians 16:13).

Second, Moses told the people not to be afraid and not to panic. Like the Israelites, we will have to face the enemies and obstacles that lie in wait in our own personal Promised Land. Every form of kingdom activity is a struggle against the entrenched forces of evil that possess the land and they must be overcome. These enemies and obstacles are very real, but we must not shrink back in fear of them.

Third, Moses told them that the reason why they should be strong, courageous, and fearless is that the Lord would personally go ahead of them. True kingdom activity is not done in the strength of our own power and might. The Lord Himself will be with us in order to strengthen us, help us, and protect us. As the Psalmist says, "A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you" (Psalm 91:7).

Finally, Moses told them that the Lord would not fail or abandon them. The Lord God will not lead us into the Promised Land only to abandon us there and leave us to our own devices. As the Apostle Paul says, "He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6).

Take the words of Moses to heart, for they apply to you just as much as they did to the ancient Israelites.

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