Tag Archive | faith

Thankful for the Gift

Nov29

I hope you enjoyed this month’s focus of thankfulness as much as I did. I think it’s awesome to focus on a month of thanksgiving to prepare our hearts to  celebrate a month of the greatest gift ever given to mankind . . . Jesus!!

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.2.7.NASB1995

Jesus, eight days old, is presented at the temple.

then he (Simeon, a priest) took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, “Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation, Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, A Light of revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”
Luke 2:28-32 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.2.28-32.NASB1995

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the Father loves the child born of Him.
1 John 5:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.5.1.NASB1995

Are you ready to celebrate a month of Jesus and what He came to earth to do, in obedience to the Father? Let the celebration overflow into a new year. A new walk with Jesus. A new life encounter with Jesus.

To do this, you must make a decision to follow Jesus, believing He came as baby into the world to save the world from sin.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.6.23.NASB1995

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
Ephesians 2:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.2.8.NASB1995

The gift we will celebrate as believers in Jesus Christ. And

being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
Romans 3:24 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.3.24.NASB1995

After praying, confessing your sins, asking God for forgiveness, turn from your sinful nature to walk with God.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.2.38.NASB1995

Now, receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, you can walk in newness of life. Your gift of a new life is worth celebrating in Jesus. Let your December be a Merry one.

🌹so that you are not lacking in any gift, awaiting eagerly the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 1:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.1.7.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Jehovah Tsidkenu

Nov19

Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord our righteousness.

In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell securely; And this is His name by which He will be called, ‘The Lord our righteousness.’
Jeremiah 23:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.23.6.NASB1995

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.5.21.NASB1995

Without Jesus we have no righteousness.

By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Hebrews 11:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.11.7.NASB1995

By faith may we be found in Jesus . . .

and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,
Philippians 3:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.3.9.NASB1995

In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
Proverbs 12:28 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.12.28.NASB1995

🌹I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.61.10.NASB1995

Thank You, Jehovah Tsidkenu!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Are You Assured?

Oct28

Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God.
Hebrews 3:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.3.12.NASB1995

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.
Colossians 2:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.2.8.NASB1995

See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven.
Hebrews 12:25 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.12.25.NASB1995

For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come, and will not delay. But My righteous one shall live by faith; And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.
Hebrews 10:37-39 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.10.37-39.NASB1995

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;
and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:23-25 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.10.23-25.NASB1995

🌹But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end,
Hebrews 3:13-14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.3.13-14.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https//:indasharonjesus.org

Imitator of God – Pt. 3

Sep18

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;
Ephesians 5:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.5.1.NASB1995

To the family of God.

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.32.NASB1995

Seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
Luke 5:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.5.20.NASB1995

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
Colossians 3:12-13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.12-13.NASB1995

Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
Colossians 3:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.14.NASB1995

Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,
1 Corinthians 13:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.13.4.NASB1995

🌹To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;
1 Peter 3:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.3.8.NASB1995

To the glory of God!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

United by Grace

Sep11

United by belief we are saved by the gift of grace:

But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, . . .
Acts 15:11a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.15.11.NASB1995

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Ephesians 1:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.1.7.NASB1995

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.2.8-9.NASB1995

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
Romans 3:23-24 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.3.23-24.NASB1995

United in grace to a holy calling according to God’s purpose:

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
2 Timothy 1:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.1.9.NASB1995

so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.5.21.NASB1995

Grace that unites us as heirs:

so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/tit.3.7.NASB1995

And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Acts 20:32 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.20.32.NASB1995

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2pe.3.18.NASB1995

🌹The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.13.14.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

United by Faith

Sep10

We are united by faith in Jesus Christ.

one faith,
Ephesians 4:5b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.5.NASB1995

nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.
Galatians 2:16 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.2.16.NASB1995

and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,
Philippians 3:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.3.9.NASB1995

Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, “The righteous man shall live by faith.”
Galatians 3:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.3.11.NASB1995

until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.
Ephesians 4:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.13.NASB1995

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 2:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.2.20.NASB1995

🌹Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 5:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.5.1.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

United by Scripture

Sep9

The work of Scripture is to silence the sinner and bring faith to the believer:

But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
Galatians 3:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.3.22.NASB1995

Scripture is inspired by God to equip the believer:

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.3.16-17.NASB1995

Equipped for God’s purpose:

equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.13.21.NASB1995

Scripture for the unity of faith:

For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard.
Hebrews 4:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.4.2.NASB1995

Scripture unites

🌹make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Philippians 2:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.2.2.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Holy Calling

Aug28

To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count (make) you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2th.1.11-12.NASB1995

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
2 Timothy 1:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.1.9.NASB1995

for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
Romans 11:29 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.29.NASB1995

Brother and sister in Christ, you have been called for the purpose of fulfilling God’s purpose in His kingdom.  So,

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might
Ephesians 1:18-19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.1.18-19.NASB1995

Steadfastly serve the Lord with gladness!

🌹Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;
2 Peter 1:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2pe.1.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

No Righteousness of My Own

Aug20

Being a righteous person is not about you or me doing good or being a good person. It actually has nothing to do with me or you at all. Being a righteous person is about God and His kingdom.

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 6:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.1.NASB1995

In serving, in prayer, in worship, in fasting, in living out our salvation, we are to bring the Light of Christ and the glory of God for others to see His kingdom. It is not to show off ourselves as zealot for God.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, . . .
Matthew 6:33a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.33.NASB1995

But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,
Philippians 3:7-9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.3.7-9.NASB1995

“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.
. . . [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’]
Matthew 6:9-10, 13b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.9-13.NASB1995

🌹I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.61.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon https://indasharonjesus.org

Joyful Faith?

Aug19

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.2-4.NASB1995

who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight.
Women received back their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting their release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection; and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (men of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground.
And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect.
Hebrews 11:33-40 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.11.33-40.NASB1995


How is your faith in God?

Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.12.10.NASB1995

🌹Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.12.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org