Sold Out - June Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 3

Scripture

Ecclesiastes 5:10English Standard Version (ESV)

10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.

Proverbs 14:21English Standard Version (ESV)

21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner,
    but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

Observation

Chasing after material  things won't make one happy  It only causes one more stress and unhappiness. 

Application

 Be contented with your LOT and strive for the best. He has and will always provide for us. Remove negative thoughts, comparison, envy and other earthly perception of "wealth" from yourself. 

Worshipers of $$ will never get the peace that only can be given by GOD.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

help me remind myself that it is not money that controls but you, GOD. Let me not envy others for the material goods/ status which are just temporary in this world. 

AMEN. 

Sold Out- June Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 2

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22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.

Observation
Judas has good faith in GOD and trusted in him that's why GOD appeared to him. 

Application
If you follow what GOD has plan to you he will manifest himself to us. He will make a home for us and we will be with him forever.

Prayer
 Dear LORD,
help me grow my love for you. Let me increase in Faith for you and your word. 
AMEN. 

Sold Out- June Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 1

Scripture

Matthew 10:2-4New International Version (NIV)

2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

Mark 15:40New International Version (NIV)

40 Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph,[a] and Salome.

Observation
Those who took note of Jesus played important role in the Bible.  They have been remembered throughout history as disciples of the LORD.

 Application
God knows the plan for you before you even know it in it's totality. Trust in the LORD and follow his plan.

 Prayer
 Dear GOD,
I trust in your plan for me. I know that you have my name etched in the timeline of LIFE.
AMEN. 

Sold out - June Bible Studies- Week 2- Day 5

Scripture

I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

James Killed and Peter Imprisoned

12 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword,

Observation

The disciples gave up their live for GOD. Their faith was so strong that they were willing to sacrifice for him.

Application

Keep steadfast in the LORD. His reward for us is not in this world but the next. 

Prayer

Dear LORD help me develop steadfast love for you and keep the faith like these martyrs have. 

AMEN 

sold out- June bible studies- Week 2- Day 3

Scripture
 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus.


Observation
Take action , that is what Simon Peter's brother did when he received the call to follow Jesus. 

Application
Do not hesitate when you are called upon by GOD to take action and follow him. Be ready to receive that call anytime . Know that it's your time when he calls you.

Prayer
Dear LORD, let me follow your WORD. Help me take action when you call. 
AMEN.

Sold Out - June Bible Studies- Week 2- Day 2

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but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them[a]?”55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them.

Observation

James and John wanted to get back at the people who were treating Jesus badly but it was not what Jesus wanted. He will not repay evil with evil. 


Application
It is not for you to past judgement on others who treat you badly. Even though more then often you want to wish HELL on them and see them suffer X100 for the pain and anguish that they put you through. Being treated badly, taken advantage of,  given the cold shoulder because of their bias judgement which they pass on you due to their own selfish wants/ desires.  One has to be patient and let GOD take care of the grievances that we have in his own way. 

Prayer
Dear LORD,
help me to surrender all my grievances to you and remove all these unwanted thoughts of revenge/ getting even and seeing my enemies suffer before my eyes. I know that all things happen in your time and not mine.
AMEN. 

Sold Out- June Bible Studies- Week 2- Day 1

scripture
0 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Observation
James and John followed Jesus without hesitation when he called them. They had placed their trust all in him

Application
 Answer when GOD calls on you. He is telling you it's your time to move and get some action done. 

Prayer
Dear GOD let me follow you without restrictions. Make me sensitive to your call so that I do not miss it.
AMEN.

Sold out - June Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 5

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And I tell you that you are Peter,[a] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it.
3 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

Observation
God Gave Peter his promise and he carried it out. He multiplied his blessings upon the ordinary.

 Application
trust in the LORD. He will multiply your abilities and make you an amazing person.

Prayer
Dear LORD make me a vessel of your Goodness. Let me be like Peter who has unwavering faith in you and glorify your WORD.'

AMEN. 

Sold Out- June Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 4

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34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”

35 But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the other disciples said the same.

Matthew 26:74-75New International Version (NIV)

74 Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!”

Immediately a rooster crowed. 75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Observation

God knows what we will be doing and can predict our actions. He gives us warnings before we commit the errors.

Application

Head God's warnings when he gives them. It is for your benefit that he gives his warnings. Correct the mistakes that you make so that you will be able to improve and lead better lives.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Make me open to your teaching. Help me understand your ways.

AMEN.

Sold Out- June Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 3

Scripture

Matthew 14:28-33New International Version (NIV)

28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

29 “Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Observation

Peter sink when he had doubt in his faith. The iron-clad faith that the other disciples had made it easy for them to walk effortlessly on the water to Jesus.

Applications

There will be moments of doubts that you have in your life. Is in those moments that GOD will reach out and hold you hand and you do need to grab hold of it and steady yourself. Put your trust in GOD and you will be rewarded.

PRayer

Dear GOD,

let there be lesser moments of doubt in you. Keep my faith strong.

AMEN. 

Sold Out- June Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 2

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0 And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.

11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

Observation

Sometimes things happen out of the blue when we lease expect. Like the visitation of an angel. 

Application

Be obedient towards the LORD and he will bless you. Things may come to you when you least expect them. 

Prayer
Dear LORD ,
help me to focus on your WORD always and follow what you want me to do.
AMEN

Sold Out- June Bible Studies- Week 1- Day 1

Scripture

John 13:8-9New International Version (NIV)

8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”

Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”

9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”

Observation

Peter was extremely reluctant to be served by Jesus. He felt that it was below him to be like a servant to him.  

Application

We need to break out from the norm to be able to accept growth and get better in understanding the ways of GOD. We need to be totally immerse in GOD to undergo an awakening and break out of our cocoon

Prayer. 

Dear GOD,

help me to understand you better and the sacrifices that you made for me.

AMEN. 

Whispers of Rest - Personal Journal Day 9- Choose Rest

Circle which kind of TLC do you need most today? Share why.

Physical touch   Sleep   Eating better

Physical Rest—space to unplug and get away

Emotional Rest—safety to be honest and understood

Spiritual Encouragement—Soul-searching guidance and direction

I need sleep and spiritual encouragement the most currently 

2. God uses people—angels in our friends—to encourage us. How easy/difficult is it for you to make time for friends? To be vulnerable instead of capable?

I find it quite easy to make time for my friends at the moment as it's the school holidays.  Time to reconnect with old connections and make new ones.

3. What One Word in Scripture speaks to you today?

Seek  is the word that speaks to me. If you don't look you won't be able to find what you wish to look for.