Posts from December 2016 (Page 5)
The Manifestation of Faith
The Manifestation of Faith By Billy Graham • December 7, 2016 . . . we can come to the Lord with perfect assurance and trust . . . —1 John 3:21 (TLB) The Bible teaches that faith will manifest itself in three ways. It will manifest itself in doctrine-in what you believe. It will manifest itself in worship-your communion with God and the fellowship of the church. It will manifest itself in morality-in the way you live and behave. .…
Verse of the Day – John 1:14 KJV
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Relying on Grace
Relying on Grace By Billy Graham • December 6, 2016 Yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. —1 Corinthians 15:10 Let us face this fact: We came into the world with nothing, and we will leave it with nothing. Where do we get the notion that man’s idea of success and God’s are the same? You have written a book; you are a clever manager and promoter; you are a talented artist; you are independently…
Verse of the Day – James 1:2-3 KJV
² My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diverse temptations; ³ Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
A Thousand Anxieties
A Thousand Anxieties By Billy Graham • December 5, 2016 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. —Psalm 34:4 Man has always been beset by worry, and the pressures of modern life have aggravated the problem. To men of all time Jesus said, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow . . . but seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto…
Verse of the Day – Ecclesiastes 11:5 KJV
As thou knowest not what is the way of spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
No Reason to Hurry
No Reason to Hurry By Billy Graham • December 4, 2016 When your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character . . . —James 1:4 (TLB) This is a high-strung, neurotic, impatient age. We hurry when there is no reason to hurry—just to be hurrying. This fast-paced age has produced more problems and less morality than previous generations, and it has given all of us jangled nerves. Impatience has produced a…
Verse of the Day – Psalm 37:4 KJV
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
What About Love?
What About Love? By Billy Graham • December 3, 2016 Let love be your greatest aim . . . —1 Corinthians 14:1 (TLB) What about love? How can you be certain you’re in love? I suggest these simple measures that you can apply to yourself. Is your love patient? Is it considerate? Can it wait until marriage for physical fulfillment? Experience says that true love’s patience is inexhaustible. True love does not assert itself, claim rights, or demand privileges. It…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 13:20 KJV
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
All He Requires
All He Requires By Billy Graham • December 2, 2016 Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? —John 11:40 If you are a young man or young woman hooked on dissent or despair, ready to split, then lend me your attention. My answer concerns your dreams, and the element in your make-up called “faith.” All that God requires of anyone in taking his first step toward Him and toward total…
Verse of the Day – Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.