Jeremiah 29:11

Exodus 14:14

Psalm 119:97

Matthew 11:28

Characteristics and Actions of the Holy Spirit

He has a mind- "And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:27

 

He is a helper- "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." Romans 8:26

 

He is loving- "Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;" Romans 15:30

 

He is a teacher- "Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst." Nehemiah 9:20

 

He speaks- "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them." Acts 13:2

 

He comforts- "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14:26

 

He searches- "But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." 1 Corinthians 2:10

 

He leads- "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14

 

He guides- "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13

 

He hears- "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13

He works- "But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."

He fellowships- "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen." 2 Corinthians 13:14 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one." 1 John 5:7

Pride

1 Samuel 2:3 "Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed."

 

Did Pontius Pilate Have a Choice?

[Mat 27:24 KJV] "When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it."

Pilate believed Jesus was innocent. Did he have a choice? Should he have freed Jesus? Our minds scream "Yes, he could have stopped the crucifixion," but we need to look at what the Father wanted.

[Mar 14:36] "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt."

 

While Jesus was being tortured physically, spiritually, and emotionally, He asked the Father to take away the suffering if it was His will.

 

[Mar 15:25 KJV]  "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him."

 

As we see in Mark 15:25, it was not His will. If Jesus Christ had not died for us, our sins would not have been forgiven.

 

[John 3:16]  "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

 

That was the whole purpose of God the Son coming down to earth as a man. He suffered for us because He loves us so much! Therefore, Pilate's choice was right and was the plan of God.

Be Happy!!

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. (Proverbs 17:22 KJV)

Repentance

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.  
2 Chronicles 7:14

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.   1 John 1:9

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.  Luke 13:3

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.  2 Peter 3:9

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.  Revelation 2:5

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Acts 2:38

Hope

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.  Jeremiah 29:11

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 1 Corinthians 15:19

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;  Romans 12:12

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  Hebrews 11:1

Humility

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.     2 Chronicles 7:14 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.  Psalms 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.  Psalms 25:9 (NIV) Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.  1 Peter 5:5 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.  Psalms 18:27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.  Psalms 18:27 (NIV) When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.  Proverbs 11:2 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;  Colossians 3:!2

Encouraging One Another

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.  Ephesians 4:29

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 10:11

Wherefore comfort one another with these words.  1 Thessalonians 4:18

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.  Hebrews 10:25

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.  Galatians 6:2

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.   Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.  Hebrews 3:13

Worry

"Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."  

Matthew 6:34  (King James Version)

                   "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today." 

 Matthew 6:34  (New Living Translation)

"And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?" Luke 12:25

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

Colossians 3:15

"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

Psalms 55:22

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth."  

Psalms 121:1-2

"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."

Proverbs 12:25

Watch "Praise You in This Storm" by Casting Crowns:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWGf4a4ngM8

Friendship

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.  Proverbs 17:17

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.  Proverbs 18:24

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.  John 15:12-13

Worship

And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.  Exodus 15:20-21

All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.  Psalms 66:4

All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.  Psalms 86:9-10

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.  Psalms 95:6

Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.  Psalms 99:5

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.  Psalms 100

Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.  Revelation 14:7

Joy

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;  James 1:2

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:  1 Peter 1:8 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.  Psalms 16:9 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.  Proverbs 17:22 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.  Isaiah 55:12 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.  John 15:11 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.  Psalms 126:5

Submitting Yourselves to God

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.  1 Peter 5:8-11

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  James 4:7

Peacemakers

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.  Matthew 5:9

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,  Luke 6:37

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.  James 3:18

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.  Romans 12:17

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 
 2 Corinthians 13:11

Forgiveness

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.  Matthew 6:14

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.  Ephesians 4:31-32


Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.  Luke 6:37


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Patience

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.  Ecclesiastes 7:8

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 14:29

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.  James 5:7-8

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.  Galations 6:9

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.  1 Thessalonians 5:14

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.  Psalms 37:7

Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:   Romans 2:6-7

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;   Colossians 3:12

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,  Galations 5:22

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;  Ephesians 4:2

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;  Romans 12:12

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,  

1 Corinthians 13:4

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.  2 Timothy 4:2

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.  Proverbs 25:15

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.  

Hebrews 6:12

Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.  James 5:10

Psalms 121

Psalms 121:
[[A Song of degrees.]] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Trusting in the Lord

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  Proverbs 3:5-6



Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.  Psalms 37:3



Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.  Psalms 115:11




I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.  Psalms 116:9


Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.  Psalms 4:5


The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.  Proverbs 29:25

Every Good Thing

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17

                         Every Good Thing - The Afters                      

Being a Light to the World

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.  Luke 11:33-36

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.  Matthew 5:14-16

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  Mark 16:15

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for: the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

Stand up for Jesus!

Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
  Ye soldiers of the word;
Lift high His royal banner,
  ye must not be deterred:
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
  His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished
  And Christ is Lord indeed.
Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
  The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict
  In this His glorious day.
Ye that are men, now serve Him
  Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger.
  And strength to strength oppose.
Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
  Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you;
  Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armor,
  Each piece put on with prayer,
Where duty calls, or danger,
  Be never wanting there.
Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
  The strife will not be long:
This day the noise of battle,
  The next the victor’s song;
To him that overcometh
  A crown of life shall be;
He, with the King of glory,
  Shall reign eternally.

Originally written by: George Duffield

Isaiah 45:6

"That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the Lord, and there is none else."  Isaiah 45:6

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The Fruit of the Spirit

The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23