Our Fortress
Category: Righteousness
Be Filled
Too many times we want details about God’s will. What job should I have? Whom should I marry? What car should I buy? The Bible doesn’t go into the detail we tend to want. God does give us principles to use when asking those questions. One of the principles is to be filled with the Spirit. When a person trusts in Jesus Christ for salvation from sin, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us. The verb in this passage is passive. This isn’t something we do – although we can fight against the Holy Spirit’s work. Our passage today tells us that we need to walk in wisdom understanding God’s will.
This is one passage out of many that gives principles to follow when looking for God’s will. We need to keep searching Scripture to understand what God wants for our lives. Our decisions need to be driven by the work of the Holy Spirit, not our selfish desires. God’s way is always better.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us direction about Your will. Please help us to allow the work of the Holy Spirit so we can be wise. We need Your help.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Refuge and Strength
Proper Freedom
As I continue to write about the Kingdom of God, I have to talk about freedom. I am very thankful to live in the United States where I have great freedom. However, I have watched over the years as Americans – many times even Christians, take advantage of that freedom.
Today’s verse reminds us that we are not to use that freedom “for the flesh”. Our freedom is supposed to be used to serve others. We will need God’s help to use our freedom correctly.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminders in Your Word of how to use the freedom You give. Please help us to seek opportunities to serve others.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Good News
Work in the New Year
As we get full swing into 2025, I want to remember that there is work to do. God tells us to be diligent. The Bible tells us how to be “approved to God”. We need to work towards that goal.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the instruction and encouragement You give us in Your Word. Please help us to obey what You have commanded. There is nothing better.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Don’t Lose the Meaning of Christmas
Christmas seems to come and go so fast. There are so many things going on through December that time seems to fly.
My biggest concern with the busyness is that we will lose the point of Christmas. We all need salvation from sins. Jesus came to earth to be born as a baby, grow to be a man and die for our sins. When we trust in Jesus to save us from our sins, God becomes our stronghold. God will help us; He is our refuge. I hope these thoughts are in our minds all year long.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for providing salvation. Please help us to remember what You provided for us.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
God’s Preservation
I love the verses that remind us of God’s protection of those who have trusted in Him. These verses tell us that God will not forsake us. We will spend eternity with God after our bodies die. I look forward to that Day.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the promises You give. Please help us to turn away from evil and do good.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Know Him
Precious Love
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. We are now “officially” in the Christmas season. I want to write about the truth of Christmas.
Humanity is on a path of animosity towards God. We seem to think we are worthy of worship. I don’t believe we are. I believe God is clearly worthy of worship. If you don’t believe that, please find out Who God truly is. Today’s verses talk about some of the benefits of God’s worthiness. God lavishes goodness on mankind.
Other passages tell us that He sent His Son, Jesus, to be born as a baby, grow to adulthood and die a horrible death on a cross. He rose from the dead to show triumph over the consequence of sin (death). This results in the gift of salvation. God has made this gift available to all. Have you accepted this gift? If you haven’t, will you today?
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the many ways You show Your steadfast love. Please help us to see Your worthiness.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Pleading in Prayer 