Good News Brief For Men

Two Mind Sets Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. (NIV) Today’s verse shows the struggle that occurs between two great forces. We are physically born into this world with a sinful nature, but when we are born again as a new person in Christ, we are given the distinct advantage of the power of the cross. Yet even with this great resource available to us as believers it can be quite difficult to live in accordance with the Spirit . Often, we fail to use these great resources available to us because we simply do not ask for God to intervene in times of trials and tribulation. He wants us to call on His name to help us in growing as believers in Christ. The key here is to recognize the sinful nature so that you know when the temptations of old arise and can dismiss Satan with a single comment. Jesus was tempted in Matth...

Eye Has Not Seen 1 Corinthians 2:9 “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (NKJV) What would happen if you stopped and took notice of the things God has prepared for you in the past as well as the future? We are not a complicated creation to Him, but we are very complicated to us. He created us and the plans He has for us are geared to our character which He created. Let’s face it folks, we are the ones who mess things up. Let’s stop, sit down with the Word of God, and thank Him first, then open that conversation with Him. He waits for that interchange. We stop the conversation with Him with an AMEN!!! I challenge us to open God’s Word and begin our prayers. He knows your heart in advance. Ask God to put it together for you so you can be better prepared for what He has planned. His preparation is His Word, the Bible. I know some folks who did this and they became so overwhelmed at God mo...

The Lord Takes Pleasure Psalm 147:11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy. (NKJV) This small band of the remnant of Israel had offered sacrifices as God had required. They had worked with exhaustive but great joy to complete the Temple in Jerusalem. Now it was time to come together and sing songs and hymns of praise and worship. This remnant had been through a lot not only on their travels but also on the rebuilding of the Temple. This little band, consisting of several hundred people, had accomplished a great deal to honor God. As they gathered, God had more joy in this small remnant of Israel than some large party held by Kings and diplomats of surrounding nations. The reason God felt this way, was that their worship, hymns, and praise were genuine and their desire was to honor God for what He had done in their lives along this incredible journey. They did not shudder in fear. They feared not following Him in the way th...