2. Are you not worth much more than they? Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 2 comments: Suzanne said. Perhaps you've wondered what job you might do, where you will live or who you will marry? Living For God One Day At A Time ~ Living For God Every Day. The day he met Christ, he asked, What shall I do, Lord? And the answer came back, Arise and go on into Damascus; and there you will be told of all that has been appointed for you to do.75 So he obeyed that command and took that one step to Damascus, and there God told him the general direction his life would take. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. How can we plan ahead if God leads us only one step at a time and sometimes blocks our way and sends us off in a different direction?. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. There were seven steps going up to it, and its porches were in front of them; and it had palm tree ornaments on its side pillars, one on each side. "I just want to focus on one thing at a time.". In the course of his message he said, And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. God will guide you one step at a time, one day at a time. Focusing on the need to make 55,334 steps to complete the marathon is not something that will help you stay focused when you are tired and hurting, this makes finishing the race seem impossible. - James 5:7 0 15 For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city. So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.90 When the questions arose, the answers camejust when they were needed. See also: one, step, time If you've never done this before, start with a small book, preferably from the New Testament. He who slaughters an ox is like one who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, like one who breaks a dog's neck; he who presents a grain offering, like one who offers pig's blood; he who makes a memorial offering of frankincense, like one who blesses an idol. Proverbs 16:9 "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." As much as I like the feeling of being in control, I always need the reminder that I'm not. And He will do it His way one step at a time; line by line; little by little, precept upon precept. I'm challenging that. Then he went to the gate which faced east, went up its steps and measured the threshold of the gate, one rod in width; and the other threshold was one rod in width. "You need to be doing fewer things for effect instead of doing more things with side effects" Gary Keller. This is one of my favorite bible verses about getting back on track with God because it's a great reminder that we don't have to do anything in our own strength. 260. We completely dedicate our lives to serving Him, above all others and everything else. You reach for your flashlight so that you can see, but it only gives you enough light for your next step. Major life changes like this can fluster anyone, so just take everything one step at a time. There was a moment of decision. "Keep walking the walk, one step at a time." - Joyce Meyer. There were six steps to the throne and a round top to the throne at its rear, and arms on each side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the arms. (1958 More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Ephesians 5:16 reminds us to make the most of our time. God never promised us that life in the center of his will would be like a vacation on a South Pacific island. Bible Reading One step at a time Why God doesn't want you to know too much about the future. H 3. When the man understood it was not too late that Jesus made all things right he wept! As a pastor, I probably have more people come to me with questions about this subject than any other. 21 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! I read an interview about a marathon runner asking him what does he do to help himself through this type of discouragement. Sometimes the disclosure of the next step may be more spectacular than it is on other occasions. Each step may seem small and insignificant but the cumulative effect of all the steps determines what race we ran. It's only through the power of the Spirit that we can live a life that . So I found myself pastoring a church and working on a doctorate simultaneously. One decision can commit us to a certain course for years to come, possibly for a lifetime. Those intentions may have been old but they followed him through every transition of life, through relationships, through the lifespan of hopes and dreams and fears. Leading up to this verse Paul mentions the law of sowing and reaping. Psalm 121:1-8. Psalm 37:23-24: "The Lord directs the steps of the godly. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him. The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. The first basic principle of divine guidance is this: God leads us one step at a time. We are obsessed with getting our steps in these days. Whenever Paul needed direction, God was right there to provide it. Verse Concepts Isaiah the prophet cried to the Lord, and He brought the shadow on the stairway back ten steps by which it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz. Acts 1:1-26. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Publisher: OpenBible.info. 77 Acts 9:26-29; cf. The man had certain conversations, apologized to those and offering forgiveness to others. Sometimes he actually strapped a small clay lamp to his ankle and it illuminated the path before him, one step at a time, as he walked. L 5:3 He lived among the tombs. Sometimes accidents just happen. God did protect Paul from persecution during that extended ministry in Corinth. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. This is the one time you should be slightly selfish because this is all about you. For by grace you have been saved through faith. They have forsaken the Lord, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged. Jesus issued an invitation to them for all who might follow Him. Enter your email address to subscribe to our website and receive Quote of the day by email. You and I are living in a time of divine transition. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. It did more to strengthen my faith in Gods sovereign control of all things than any other episode in my life. The moment we trust in the Lord Jesus to save us from our sins, God gives us the Holy Spirit to live in us. If you could save $10 a day for 30 years you would have 1/4 of a million dollars. Why do they find it difficult to discern Gods will and why do they lack the assurance that they are in his will? Intentionally focusing on taking the next step and then the next is the secret to not giving up. Its windows and its porches and its palm tree ornaments had the same measurements as the gate which faced toward the east; and it was reached by seven steps, and its porch was in front of them. Find the key to a balanced life Taking it one step at a time "When we take one step toward to God, He takes seven steps toward us." ~Indian Proverb~ Tuesday, March 1, 2011 . Whether you or people you care about are struggling with temptation, in the middle of a crisis, or just trying to keep going, God can use these verses to uplift you. Jesus tells us in this text to take no thought about tomorrow. Do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow. When Jesus called the disciples to follow him, each one of them faced a moment where they had to choose if they would go or stay. The real reason many of us give up on running the race is we underestimate the importance of one step at a time. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress (1 Timothy 4:15 GW). And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. Wont you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? Your habits define your character. Even though Jesus exhorts us not to worry I believe that worry sits in the front row seat of our minds at times. Its porches were toward the outer court; and palm tree ornaments were on its side pillars, on each side, and its stairway had eight steps. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Are you not much more valuable than they? When you look at the race youre running what is it that keeps you from moving from good intentions to action? A lot of people went over it and therefore the grove in the trail deepened, sometimes it exposed mud or water or both. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. He probably wondered whether he ought to stop preaching there and leave the city. They're all big questions. But then when it lifted, they broke camp and followed.74 They never knew for sure where it was taking them, but they trusted their faithful Shepherd to lead them in the right way. When you're feeling busy and overwhelmed, here are five Bible verses that will help you to slow down and enjoy life. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. And you shall not go up by steps to My altar, so that your nakedness will not be exposed on it.. Labels: apologetics, Bible study, close moment, commitment, discernment, goals, quotes, reflection. And God spoke all these words, saying, I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. O Following that trail will not be good it will cause more damage than good. Yet today there is nothing I would rather be doing than ministering the Word of God to hungry hearts. The LORD knows the days of the upright.Psalm 37:7,18. Just showing up makes the statement I am here, I am not doing things the way I have always done them. It answers a question all of us have asked at one time or another: Why is it taking me so long to get better? "Here is the situation," she said. Log in. The King James Version was the most widespread English Bible of all time, but it has largely been . I also ask myself if there's something I can take off of my calendar in order to make time for rest. How we often we get in the way of Hisleading. - Josh Silver. Therefore I tell you, do not worryabout your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand. Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! I am very grateful to God for bringing to mind a friend who has suggested putting the Quotes into a blog to help with the sharing that God placed into my heart. They wanted to do Gods will and he was not going to let them make a mistake. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. But it would not always be so. The length of the porch was twenty cubits and the width eleven cubits; and at the stairway by which it was ascended were columns belonging to the side pillars, one on each side. For no apparent reason, they began the candidating process with me, and after I had preached for them on two successive Sundays they voted to call me (by a fraction of a percentage point above what was required in their constitution and by-laws). But along with the problems there will be peace, praise, and power. Growth is often painful and scary. 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