Monday, May 26, 2014

30 Day Spiritually Fit Bible Challenge—DAY 10




Bible Reference: 

 

1 Timothy 4:6-11 

 

A Good Servant of Jesus Christ

If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. 10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach,[a] because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. 11 These things command and teach. 

 

For day 10 we were assigned Ephesians 4. There is some good food here so please don’t miss it. On this post I will begin to break down some of this chapter in Ephesians because it shows forth wisdom through the word giving us direction for our lives. Amen!

 

First, we will focus on more reasons to read the word of God through our word study through the books of the bible.

 

#1 

 

1 John 1:1


King James Version (KJV)

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

#2

1 John 2:5


King James Version (KJV)

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

#3

1 John 2:14


King James Version (KJV)

14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

#4

Revelation 12:11


King James Version (KJV)

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

#5

Revelation 19:13


King James Version (KJV)

13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

This word study has been awesome for me! I needed to read the word for myself and revive the spirit God has placed in me. There is definitely a difference in my life from when I include God first in my life and when I Fit God in where I can. The scriptures hold true when it says seek FIRST the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you. I am thinking spiritual things that overflow to the natural.

 

If we just allow God to work in us through the word of God, we will see a change. It is the word of God that once we begin to hear it, it begins to work in our lives for our good and rewire our minds with a renewing and a refreshing of the spirit in us, Amen! We need God in our lives and it starts with His WORD! Halleluyah! Let it be living and active in our lives that we can go forth with the power and authority of the word of God.

 

Ephesians 4:2-3 encourages us to be humble-humble, patient-patient, loving, and diligent in keeping peace.

 

Verses 7-12 goes on to tell us about the gifts of Christ in us and God has given us all gifts to be used for ministry and to perfect and build up the children of God.

 

In verses 14 we are warned yet encouraged about error and false doctrine.

 

Ephesians 4 continues to edify and encourage us to speak truth, working love to others, no longer being ignorant and hard hearted and with the word of God we are now enlightened of the truth of God.

 

Remembering what we have been taught of Christ. Letting go of the dirty lifestyle, greed, lust, and lies, renewing the mind and walking in newness of life in the righteousness and holiness God has created us in from the beginning.

 

We see here direction for our anger and that by sun down we need to have that together for we have the mind of Christ, the new man. When we let anger and rage have place in our lives, we allow the devil to come in and wreak havoc in our homes, in our marriages, in our relationships, in our life as we know it. We will reap what we sow.

 

Ephesians 4 concludes with giving us an answer on how to be: kind, tender, forgiving, because Christ Forgave us.

 

Let the word of God cleanse our hearts today! He is worthy of our righteousness and for good fruit to bear witness of the works of God in our lives and we will be blessed, Glory to God!

 

In case you missed it, here is the challenge! Each day you will be challenged to read a chapter in the bible and pray about it. Then read my 30 Day Challenge Post and post a comment either on my blog or Facebook with how God is using this challenge to increase your faith and spiritual growth.

 

 

DAY 1 Galatians 1

DAY 2 Galatians 2                             

DAY 3 Galatians 3

DAY 4 Galatians 4

DAY 5 Galatians 5

DAY 6 Galatians 6

DAY 7 Ephesians 1

DAY 8 Ephesians 2

DAY 9 Ephesians 3

DAY 10 Ephesians 4

DAY 11 Ephesians 5

DAY 12 Ephesians 6

DAY 13 Philippians 1

DAY 14 Philippians 2

DAY 15 Philippians 3

DAY 16 Philippians 4

DAY 17 Colossians 1

DAY 18 Colossians 2

DAY 19 Colossians 3

DAY 20 Colossians 4

DAY 21 1st Thessalonians 1

DAY 22 1st Thessalonians 2

DAY 23 1st Thessalonians 3

DAY 24 1st Thessalonians 4

DAY 25 1st Thessalonians 5

DAY 26 2nd Thessalonians 1

DAY 27 2nd Thessalonians 2

DAY 28 2nd Thessalonians 3

DAY 29 1 Timothy 1

DAY 30 1 Timothy 2

 

 

Friends, let me leave you with this…our 30 day challenge closing:

 

(1)  Faith comes by hearing, and  hearing by the word of God

 

(2)  Without Faith it is impossible to please God

 

 (3)  Faith without works is dead

 

 

Philippians 4:8

 

New International Version (NIV)

 

 

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

 

May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with your spirit,

 

 

Prophetess Deanna Mack

 

 

P.S. Blessings WILL flow from the word of God! GUARANTEED! No money down! The seed is the word of God!

 

 

 

 

 

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