The devil divides - Jesus unites!

·      How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity - Psalm 133:1.
·      Stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel - Philippians 1:27.
·      Having the same love, being of one accord - Philippians 2:2.
·      All speak the same thing, have no divisions among you; and be perfectly joined together in the same mind and same judgment - 1 Corinthians 1:10.
·      Be of the same mind in the Lord - Philippians 4:2.
·      Be of the same mind one toward another - Romans 12:16.
·      We desire that every one of you do show the same diligence - Hebrews 6:11.
·      There should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care one for another - 1 Corinthians 12:25.
·      Endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace - Ephesians 4:3.
·      That they may be one, as We are - John 17:11; 22.
·      Love one another as I have loved you - John 13:34.
·      Love one another as He commanded us - 1 John 3:23.
·      Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all - Ephesians 4:3-6.
·      As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith - Galatians 6:10.

Take Care of Yourself

Everyone must accept the responsibility to take care of their own health. To take care is to be careful, cautious, responsible, efficient, watchful, attentive, alert and diligent. Many people like to place the responsibility for their health on someone else. Responsibility is defined as having important duties to fulfill, accepting accountability to fulfill obligations, subject to an authority which may administer retribution in the event of failure, neglect or error. No one enjoys sickness, therefore each of us must use caution and accept the responsibility for our health. Sickness is hazardous to your health. A hazard is a source of danger or harm and sickness can often be a life-threatening hazard. If while driving a car you see a road sign informing you of hazards ahead you proceed with caution or take another route. Likewise, you should avoid health hazards and maybe look at taking another route. Some people want their doctor, pastor, family or friend to take the responsibility for their health. God says you are responsible for your body. “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor. So then every one of us will give an account of them self to God” 1TH 4:4; ROM 14:12. You do not own yourself, God does. “Know that you are not your own? for you are bought with a price” 1CO 6:19-20. You do not own your body, God does. “For all things were created by Him and for Him, and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist” COL 1:16-17. You were created by God and for God. You were created for the sole purpose of glorifying God and giving Him pleasure. “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for You have created all things, and for Your pleasure they are and were created. For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's” REV 4:11; PHI 2:13; 1CO 6:20. One of the ways you can display your love for God is by taking good care of your body. 

What the Bible Says above Thanksgiving

• Give thanks to God’s Name (HEB 13:15)
• Offer God thanksgiving (PSA 50:14) for it is good to give thanks to the Lord (PSA 92:1)
• Abound with thanksgiving (COL 2:7) 
• In everything give thanks -- that is regardless of circumstances (1TH 5:18)
• Proclaim aloud with the voice of thanksgiving....tell of all God’s wondrous works (PSA 26:7)
• Thank God for always giving us the victory (1CO 15:57; 2CO 2:14)
• Pray with thanksgiving: PHI 4:6  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
• There is thanksgiving in heaven - so practice on earth! REV 11:16-17 The 24 elders...worshipped God saying, We give thanks to You, Lord God Almighty.

How to Have all Your Desires Granted

Desire the following and God will grant you your desires:

 

1. Desire to put God first

There is none upon earth that I desire beside You - Psalm 73:25.

 

2. Desire the fear of the Lord

He will fulfill the desire of them that fear Him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them – Psalm 145:19.

 

3. Desire God’s Judgments

The judgments of the Lord are...more to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold – Psalm 19:9-10.

 

4. Desire to be filled with the knowledge of His will

We....desire that you might be filled with the knowledge of his will – Colossians 1:9.

 

5. Desire God’s Name

The desire of our soul is to Your Name, and to the remembrance of You. With my soul have I desired You in the night – Isaiah 26:8-9.

 

6. Desire to dwell in God’s house

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple – Psalm 27:4.

 

7. Desire Spiritual gifts (so that you may bless others)

Desire spiritual gifts – 1 Corinthians 14:1.

 

8. Delight yourself in Him

Delight thyself in the Lord: and He will give you the desires of your heart – Psalm 37:4.

 

9. Desire to live humbly

Lord, You has heard the desire of the humble: You will prepare their heart, You will cause Your ear to hear – Psalm 10:17.

 

10. Desire to live Righteously (do what is right)

The desire of the righteous will be granted – Proverbs 10:24.

 

11. Desire good things for yourself and others

The desire of the righteous is only good – Proverbs 11:23.

 

12. Put all your desires before the Lord today

Lord, all my desire is before You – Psalm 38:9.

 

13. Talk with God and have faith for your desires to come to pass

Whatever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them – Mark 11:24.

God wants you Healed & Healthy

1. Sin is not always the cause of sickness, but the very first case of sickness in the Bible was because of sin – Gen 12:14-20.
2. God only uses His ways to heal the sick: prayer, repentance, the Holy Spirit, laying on of hands, anointing with oil, and the prayer of faith – Isa 55:9; Jam 5:14-16; Mar 16:18.
3. God always heals when His ways of healing are applied – John 17:17.
4. Christ came to save us from the curse of sin, sickness, poverty, and death – Gal 3:13.
5. God made healing covenants with man. When we do our part, God will do His part. Exo 15:26 If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you. Exo 23:25 I will take sickness away from the midst of you.
6. It is always God's will to heal His children in the NT – Act 10:38.          
7. Sickness is never the will of God for His people. NT believers have the privilege to ask:  what you will; whatever; anything; whatever you desire; and everything – Joh 15:7; 16:23; Mat 21:22; Mar 11:24.
8. Healing is part of the Good News (Gospel) that the church is to proclaim – Mar 16:17-18.
9. Healing is one of the signs to follow believers - Mar 16:17-18.
10. Jesus promised healing power to every believer – Mar 16:17-18.
11. Healing proves the true disciples from the false – Mar 16:17-18.
12. Healing proves the resurrection of Jesus Christ – Heb 13:8.
13. Healing proves that Jesus Christ is alive today – 2Co 6:2.
14. God's program of healing is the same today - Mat 28:20; Heb 13:5.
15. Healing proves that God's promises in the Bible are true – 2Co 1:20.
16. Healing demonstrates the power of God over the power of satan – Mat 8:16.
17. Healing reveals the love and goodness of the Fatherhood of God – Joh 3:16..
18. Healing is received by personal faith just like forgiveness of sins – Mat 8:13; 9:28-30; 15:28; Mar 5:34; 10:52; Luk 17:19; 18:42.
19. Healing is one of the best means of drawing people to the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ – Mat 12:!5; 15:30; 5:15..
20. Before ascending into heaven Jesus commanded His disciples to carry on the work of healing – Mar 16:17-18.
21. It is always God's highest will for His children to be happy, healthy, and prosperous – Psa 23:6.
22. God has promised His children a long life without being sick – Psa 91:16; Pro 3:1-2.
23. Healing and health always glorifys God – Mat 15:31; Joh 11:4; Luk 19:37.
24. Health is promised on condition of obedience to God – Exo 15:26; 23:25.
25. Jesus has equipped His Church with power to defeat sin, sickness, poverty and all the works of the devil – Luk 10:19; 1Co 12:7-11.
26. Jesus authorized the twelve and the seventy others to heal and cast out devils before the cross – Luk 9:1-2; 10:17.
27. Early believers confirmed Jesus’ Word by healing – Mar 16:20; Act 3:6-8; 6:8; 9:34;
28. All disciples are commanded to observe all that Christ taught the early disciples – Mat 28:20.
29. Gifts of healing are for the church today – 1Co 12:28.

Faith in God is not suggested, recommended, or optional!

God commands us to exercise and live by faith:

1. Believe in God believe also in Me (Jesus Christ) - John 14:1. 
2. Have faith in God - Mark 11:12.
3. Be not faithless but believing - John 20:27. 
4. Fight the good fight of faith - 1 Timothy 6:12. 
5. Live by faith not by sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7.    
6. The just will live by faith (3 times in NT). The life of faith is the only “Lifestyle!” - Romans 1:17.
7. The life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God - Galatians 2:20.
8. Without faith you cannot please God; for whoever comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him - Hebrews 11:6.

25 Commands for Christians

Romans Chapter 12...

1. Exhibit undisguised love (without dissimulation) (v9)
2. Detest (abhor) evil (v9)
3. Love good (v9)
4. Love with family (brotherly) affection (v10)
5. Put others first (preferring one another) (v10)
6. Don't be lazy or careless (v11)
7. Remain zealous (fervent in spirit) (v11)
8. Live to serve the Lord (v11)
9. Rejoice in hope (v12)
10. Be patient during trials & problems (tribulation) (v12)
11. Pray continuously (v12)
12. Contribute to needy saints (v13)
13. Practice hospitality (v13)
14. Bless & don't curse your enemies (v14)
15. Rejoice when others rejoice (v15)
16. Weep when others weep (v15)
17. Live in harmony with others (v16)
18. Associate with humble & Godly people (v16)
19. Don't be vain (v16)
20. Never pay back evil with evil (v17)
21. Live honestly (v17)
22. Live peacefully (v18)
23. Trust God to judge & punish your enemies (v19)
24. Give food & drink to your enemies (v20)
25. Never let evil get the better of you but overcome evil with good (v21)