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“~GOD’s~ Word Always Succeeds”

~GOD’s Instructions—Not Suggestions~
“For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it…”

{‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬}

Just as rain softens hard ground and brings hidden seeds to life, ~GOD’s~ Holy Word works quietly but powerfully in our hearts. It never falls in vain. Every verse we read, every promise we cling to, and every truth we speak in faith carries divine purpose…

Even when we don’t see the results right away, ~GOD~ is working beneath the surface—watering our faith, growing our character, and producing good fruit in His perfect time. His Righteous Word is not only our seed for tomorrow but also our sustaining bread of life for today…

When our lives feel dry and uncertain, we can rest in the promise that ~GOD’s~ Eternal Word always accomplishes His intended purpose. Our role is to Listen to it, Believe it, Obey it, and to let it do His will within us so that we can Serve and Glorify Him Faithfully each and every day…

Prayer:

Father ~JESUS~,

Lord—please let Your Holy Word fall fresh on me today and every day…

Water the dry places of my heart…

Soften what has grown hard and awaken that which lies dormant deep within me…

Let Your Righteous Word and Promises take root and flourish within me, bringing forth good fruit that glorifies You and Only You…

May nothing that You speak ever be wasted on me—producing Faith that endures, Love that serves, and Hope that shines forever…

Accomplish in me all that You please, according to Your perfect will so that others may taste the fruit of Your Loving Saving Grace and Mercy through my life…

In Your Precious–Holy–And–Most–Powerful–Name ~JESUS~, Amen…

✝️MARANATHA✝️

📺 The Holy Bible Is The Word Of ~GOD~

🎧 Just Preach The Gospel

💻 King James Bible

Do you have any questions about a relationship with ~JESUS~ Christ???

If so, you can find the answers by using the links below:

📺 Find Peace With ~GOD~

📺 Steps To Peace With ~GOD~

📺 Invitation To Know ~JESUS~ Personally…

📺 How To Know ~JESUS~ Personally…

📺 How To Have A Relationship With ~GOD~

“Biblical Devotion And Purity”

~Beware—Evil Is Very Deceptive~
“Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do…”

{‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭18‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭KJV‬‬}

This passage of scripture comes from the book of Deuteronomy in The Holy Bible. It is part of The Torah, where Moses conveys ~GOD’s~ instructions to The Israelites as they prepare to enter into The Promised Land…

This is a book of Law and Instruction given to The Israelites before they entered into Canaan. ~GOD~ outlines how The Israelites should live differently from the surrounding nations, particularly in their worship and spiritual practices. It addresses the importance of remaining faithful to The ~GOD~ of The Holy Bible and avoiding the pagan practices of the nations they will displace…

It also, provides very important instructions for us modern day Christians as well!!!

Verse Breakdown:

👑 “Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God”—The word “perfect” in Hebrew [tamim] doesn’t imply sinless perfection but rather wholeness, integrity, and Exclusive devotion to ~GOD~. It Commands The Israelites to be fully committed and to Trust in ~GOD~, without divided loyalty or compromise with false gods and pagan practices of this Evil–Sinful–Wicked–World…

In addition to this, us Christians must live a life of wholehearted devotion to ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth, avoiding anything that competes with His place in our lives…

We as Christians are called to prioritize our relationship with ~GOD~ above [ALL] cultural trends, ideologies, and personal ambitions that might dilute our faith in Christ. This means evaluating whether or not our hobbies, habits, and influences align with Biblical values. For example, chasing materialism or worldly success at the expense of spiritual growth could lead to divided loyalty…

This sets the stage for the contrast between ~GOD’s~ Children and the surrounding nations’ cultural behaviors…

👑 “For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners”—The “nations” is referring to the Canaanite peoples living in the land that The Israelites are about to conquer…

“Observers of times” and “diviners” refers to the practitioners of occult and pagan rituals, such as astrology, soothsaying, and those who interpret omens to predict the future. These practices were common in Canaanite religion and were rooted in idolatry and superstition, relying upon demonic spiritual forces rather than our Holy ~GOD~…

The phrase “hearkened unto” indicates that these nations sought guidance from such practices, placing their faith and trust in the devil rather than our Almighty–Heavenly–Father…

Unfortunately, Christians today encounter similar practices in the forms of horoscopes, tarot cards, psychics, and new age spirituality, which uses crystals and the consulting of mediums in order to summon familiar spirits. Engaging in these [EVIL] practices is inconsistent with trusting in ~GOD’s~ eternal sovereignty for guidance. The Holy Bible Commands us to seek wisdom and discernment through Prayer, Scripture, and The Holy Spirit. For instance, instead of checking the daily horoscope, a Christian should turn to Scripture and Prayer for Divine direction…

👑 “But as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do”—Our Holy ~GOD~ explicitly Forbids The Israelites from adopting these practices. The statement “hath not suffered thee” means that ~GOD~ has [NOT] permitted or allowed The Israelites to engage in such [BLASPHEMOUS] activities…

Instead, ~GOD~ provides His own guidance through Ordained–Prophets and His Righteous law, ensuring that The Israelites rely solely upon Him for direction and wisdom…

Eventually, ~GOD~ The Father sent His Son ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth and His Holy Spirit to provide The One and Only True Way for The Israelites and [ALL] of mankind to inherit His Glorious–Eternal–Kingdom. This without a doubt shows us the magnitude of ~GOD’s~ desire for a direct personal relationship with His people…

As Christians, we are Commanded to rely upon ~GOD’s~ Holy Word and His Holy Spirit for decision–making, rather than seeking answers through secular and occult methods. For example, when facing a major life decision, a Christian should Pray, consult Scripture, and seek counsel from mature believers rather than turning to superstitious practices or relying on secular self–help trends…

Summary:

This passage of scripture emphasizes the call for Exclusive–Devotion to The–One–And–Only–True–Living–Loving–All–Powerful ~GOD~ of The Holy Bible. The Israelites are to be distinct from the surrounding nations by Rejecting pagan practices and Trusting in ~GOD’s~ Divine guidance. The prohibition against divination and related occult practices underscores the importance of seeking ~GOD’s~ Will through His anointed means like the prophets and the law written in His Holy Word rather than through Forbidden spiritual and occult methods…

Holiness And Separation—The command to be “perfect” illustrates ~GOD’s~ desire for His people to be set apart for His sole purposes. The Israelites’ identity is tied to their Eternal–Covenant–Relationship with ~GOD~, which vehemently Opposes willful participation in idolatrous and occult practices of Any kind…

Trust In Our ~GOD~ Of The Holy Bible—By forbidding divination, ~GOD~ is teaching The Israelites to trust in His sovereignty and provision rather than seeking to control or predict the future through human or demonic means…

Modern Day Applications—This passage of scripture should be seen as a call to Avoid syncretism. This is the mixing of faith in ~GOD~ with [ALL] Un–Biblical cultural and theological beliefs and practices. We are Commanded to solely rely upon ~GOD’s~ Eternal–Truths written in His Holy–Scriptures for our Salvation and Guidance…

Christians are called to be [in the world but not of it]. This means living counter–culturally by prioritizing Biblical values over societal norms. For example, in a culture that often glorifies self–reliance or spiritual eclecticism, Christians are called to model trust in ~GOD~ and adherence to Biblical–Truths, even when it’s unpopular to do so…

Navigating Cultural Spirituality—Many modern day practices, such as halloween, mindfulness, and yoga, incorporate spiritual elements rooted in Non–Biblical beliefs. Christians should be able to discern that their participation in these practices does [NOT] align with sound Biblical–Doctrine and eventually leads to syncretism…

Media And Entertainment—Engaging with media that glorifies occult themes such as witchcraft, fortune–telling, and ghost hunting will desensitize Christians to the wickedness of these practices. Discernment is essential to avoid normalizing what ~GOD~ forbids!!!

Seeking Wisdom—When facing uncertainty, Christians might be tempted to turn to quick fixes like online psychics and/or trendy self–help gurus. Instead, we should seek ~GOD~ through Prayer, Fasting, and His Holy Word, trusting in His timing and provision!!!

Grace And Growth—If a Christian has Naively engaged in Un–Biblical practices such as ouija boards, reading horoscopes and fortune cookies, and/or consulted psychic–mediums, the response should Not be condemnation but repentance and realignment with ~GOD’s~ Biblical–Truth. God’s grace covers honest mistakes…

For modern day Christians, this passage of scripture calls for our unwavering devotion to ~GOD~, rejecting any practice or belief that seeks to replace His Guidance and Authority. It’s a reminder for us to Always Trust in ~GOD’s~ Holy Word, His Holy Spirit, and the council of mature believers within The Body of Christ for direction, while living distinctly in a world full of competing spiritual voices…

For [ALL] Christians, this passage of scripture points to our Lord and Savior ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth as the ultimate fulfillment of ~GOD’s~ guidance. It promises a prophet like Moses, and that prophet is ~JESUS~ The Messiah. He is the ultimate source of Truth and Direction. The Holy Spirit, which ~GOD~ has given to us believers, also guides us into All Truth, destroying the need for false gods, diviners, and All other spiritual intermediaries!!!

✝️MARANATHA✝️

📺 Ex–Psychic’s Halloween Warning!!!

🎧 We Are All Children Of Abraham

🎙️ Amateurs For Christ

💻 King James Bible

Do you have any questions about a relationship with ~JESUS~ Christ???

If so, you can find the answers by using the links below:

📺 Find Peace With ~GOD~

📺 Steps To Peace With ~GOD~

📺 Invitation To Know ~JESUS~ Personally…

📺 How To Know ~JESUS~ Personally…

📺 How To Have A Relationship With ~GOD~

“Christian Living”

🕊️Lord, Please Help Me To Be More Like You🕊️
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God…”

{‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬}

This verse is one of the most powerful teachings in The New Testament of The Holy Bible about spiritual growth and transformation. It was written by The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. It offers guidance on Christian living, emphasizing personal transformation and alignment with ~GOD’s~ will…

This whole chapter marks a shift in Paul’s letter from theological teachings to practical instructions for Christian living…

In the preceding chapters, Paul discusses salvation, faith, and ~GOD’s~ grace. In this chapter, he begins to explain how believers should implement these truths into their daily lives. Just before this, the previous verse calls on Christians to offer their bodies as [living sacrifices], setting the stage for this verse which focuses on mental and spiritual transformation…

Verse Breakdown:

🕊️ “And be not conformed to this world”—Paul urges believers [NOT] to adopt the sinful patterns, values, customs, and behaviors of the secular world because by doing so it will ultimately distort our thinking process and behavior…

The term [world] here does Not refer to ~GOD’s~ creation, but to the world–system that opposes ~GOD~ with it’s societal norms, sinful tendencies, and materialistic priorities that are driven by pride, greed, lust, and self–centeredness of which are contrary to ~GOD’s~ teachings…

Don’t Let The World Press You Into Its Mold!!!

Conformity implies passively accepting or mimicking these external unholy influences…

Paul is warning believers Not to blend in with and follow the crowd, but to live by ~GOD’s~ Holy Word instead of society’s sinful standards…

🕊️ “But be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind”—Instead of conformity, Paul calls for transformation with a radical internal change…

“Transformed” comes from the Greek word [metamorphoō] of the same root as [metamorphosis]. It describes a complete change from the inside out, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly…

This transformation happens through the “renewing of your mind”, which involves reorienting our thoughts, attitudes, and perspectives to align with ~GOD’s~ truth rather than the world’s lies. This renewal is often understood as an ongoing process, facilitated through prayer, studying and meditating on The Holy Word of ~GOD~, obedience to ~GOD’s~ teachings, fellowship with other believers, and the work of The Holy Spirit in our lives…

Ultimately ~GOD~ changes us by changing how we think by replacing worldly thoughts with His righteous truth…

🕊️ “That ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God”—The purpose of this transformation is to enable believers to discern and live out ~GOD’s~ will. The word “prove” here means to test or demonstrate through action. We begin to understand and live out ~GOD’s~ purpose for our lives, Not just in theory, but in practice. ~GOD’s~ will is described as “good” [beneficial], “acceptable” [pleasing to ~GOD~], and “perfect” [complete or fulfilling its divine purpose]…

A renewed mind enables us to recognize and live according to ~GOD’s~ perfect plan…

Modern Day Applications:

Nonconformity To The Secular World—This challenges us as believers in Christ to resist cultural pressures that conflict with Biblical values, such as materialism, pride, or moral compromise. It’s a call to live counter–culturally, prioritizing ~GOD’s~ standards over societal norms…

Examine Cultural Influences—We should always reflect upon areas where societal pressures like [media, trends, and peer expectations] might lead us astray from Biblical values. We are to Always make faith–based principles the priority in our lives…

Transformation And Renewal—The renewal of our minds is Not a one–time event, but a lifelong process. It involves replacing worldly thinking with a mindset shaped by ~GOD’s~ Holy Word. For example, instead of selfishness, a renewed mind embraces love and humility…

Engage In Spiritual Practices—We should regularly engage in prayer, Bible study, and fellowship to renew our minds. These practices help us to reshape our thoughts and attitudes to align with ~GOD’s~ truth…

Discerning ~GOD’s~ Will—A transformed mind enables us believers to understand and follow ~GOD’s~ plan for our lives. This discernment comes from spiritual maturity and alignment with ~GOD’s~ principles, allowing us Christians to make choices that reflect His good, acceptable, and perfect will…

Seek ~GOD’s~ Will—In decision making, we should Always ask whether our choices align with what is good, pleasing to ~GOD~, and consistent with His perfect plan. This involves seeking wisdom through prayer and possibly counsel from mature believers in Christ…

Summary:

This verse encourages those of us that have placed our faith and trust in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth to live Boldly as Christians in a world that opposes ~GODly~ values. It emphasizes the active role that we as believers play in our own spiritual growth while relying upon ~GOD’s~ grace and His Holy Spirit for salvation, guidance, and transformation…

We should [NOT] imitate this sinful world’s way of thinking. We should Let our Almighty ~GOD~ transform us by renewing our minds through His Holy Word and Spirit. As we do, we’ll come to know and live out ~GOD’s~ perfect will which is what truly pleases Him…

✝️MARANATHA✝️

📺 Victorious Christian Living

🎧 Live Like We’re Redeemed

🎙️ Amateurs For Christ

💻 King James Bible

Do you have any questions about a relationship with ~JESUS~ Christ???

If so, you can find the answers by using the links below:

📺 Find Peace With ~GOD~

📺 Steps To Peace With ~GOD~

📺 Invitation To Know ~JESUS~ Personally…

📺 How To Know ~JESUS~ Personally…

📺 How To Have A Relationship With ~GOD~