Discovering Truth - Verse of the Day

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29 KJV http://bible.com/1/mat.11.29.kjv Many of us suffer for no reason, and this is because we do not put our burdens on Jesus. Cast all your cares on Jesus!

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 KJV http://bible.com/1/mat.11.28.kjv

“But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?” 2 Corinthians 3:7-8 KJV http://bible.com/1/2co.3.7-8.kjv Many of us still preach and live on the old covenant. Basically, the Old Testament. But we are no longer awaiting the birth of the Saviour. He has come! This means we don’t any longer rely on the Old Testament. Do not get me wrong, I’m not saying the Old Testament is not useful or important. I’m just saying we shouldn’t rely on it as much as the New Testament, THE NEW COVENANT!

“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV http://bible.com/1/2co.3.18.kjv  We are being changed. Every suffering the happens to us is for our good. To strengthen us! We don’t recognise this. Jesus is our strength always. The Lord takes us from glory to glory only in our trials. He wants to lift you up so that you can be an overcomer. We are being changed into the same image from glory to glory!

“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32 KJV http://bible.com/1/jhn.8.31-32.kjv  It is only when we abide in the words of Jesus that we are really His disciples. Christians are those who abide in the Word. They’re living, moving and being is on Jesus Christ.  “For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.” Acts 17:28 KJV http://bible.com/1/act.17.28.kjv  There is no such thing as part-time Christianity. Christianity has always been, is and forever will be full-time. When we are Christians we commit everything to God. This means that in EVERYTHING we do, we are faithful in our commitment. Whether it be working, eating or anything else. If Jesus wouldn’t do it, why should you? The Bible says we should be Christ-like.  T...

“Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.” Matthew 18:8 KJV http://bible.com/1/mat.18.8.kjv http://bible.com/1/mat.18.8.kjv Many Christians still have roots in sin, and they do not care. They still live a very ungodly life. We should cut off all sin as soon as we become Christians. It is our job to strengthen each other. Do not let your brother sin because of you. Jesus said: “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Matthew 18:6 KJV http://bible.com/1/mat.18.6.kjv  Christianity is not a religion. It is reality. But most of the Christians today are not Christians but title bearers. We do not want to get serious with God. We ...

“Remember Lot's wife.” Luke 17:32 KJV http://bible.com/1/luk.17.32.kjv Jesus mentioned Lot's wife here for a reason. He didn't just say 'Remember Lot's wife'. Jesus wanted us to understand never to look back. He said: “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 KJV http://bible.com/1/luk.9.62.kjv  You see; we should not let other things of the flesh distract us from eternal life. Satan wants us to lose focus, lose focus in Jesus, and as soon as we do that, we've looked back. When our focus is not on Jesus, we are like the house built on sand. It isn't a matter of seconds before we're destroyed. We must maintain our focus on Jesus, always. This way, we can keep eternal life. The things of the flesh are temporary, only eternal life is eternal! “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which...

“Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are  motheaten.” James 5:1-2 KJV http://bible.com/1/jas.5.1-2.kjv Many of us still worry about our earthly pleasures. One second we’re chasing fame, the next money. When are we going to stop chasing things we don’t need, when you have everything you need. It’s a bit like having a TV, TV Box and a remote in one set. There’s no need for you to go and buy a TV again!

“For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.” John 3:20 KJV http://bible.com/1/jhn.3.20.kjv Many people run away from the light, because they KNOW their deeds are evil. We are looking for solutions, but we are not ready to throw away evil to follow Christ. We expect to keep our freedom from sin in Christ, without following Christ. If we want something from Christ, it is only with Christ that you can maintain it. This is what people don't understand. Stay with Christ and abide in His Word! It is the Word that purifies us, that guides our steps. Here's what the Bible says: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 KJV http://bible.com/1/heb.4.12.kjv

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” ‭‭John‬ ‭10:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬ http://bible.com/1/jhn.10.10.kjv

“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” James 4:4 KJV http://bible.com/1/jas.4.4.kjv Many of us think that we can still  be Christians and be walking in the world. This happened in the times of James, and it happens even more today. This is why James, by the Holy Spirit, called us adulterers. We lust after the things of the devil, and we call ourselves of God. Let me give you an example:   You are married to a man. But there is another former man that wanted to marry you, who is bugging you. But you like it, and wear the things he buys for you, accept anything he gives you etc. And you say the man is bugging you. You say you don't like the man. What a joke! Can you see? We say that we hate satan but we still lust for and accept his things. We still hold on to the things that are his. Things not of God! Break apart! Break apart! Stop th...

“And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:” Isaiah 11:2-3 KJV http://bible.com/1/isa.11.2-3.kjv

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” 2 Timothy 4:2 KJV http://bible.com/1/2ti.4.2.kjv  Many people preach the Word of God - to men's favour. This is not what the Bible says. If we are to be like Jesus, He does not preach the Word as a respecter of persons:  “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:” Acts 10:34 KJV http://bible.com/1/act.10.34.kjv If Jesus (who is God) does not respect people, why should we? The type of respect I'm talking about is when you modify the Word if God because of someone. Not that you should show disrespect!  The Word is a tool that we use to craft things the way we want and destroy the plans of satan in our lives. Pray with the Word, and see what changes you can make! 

“Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.” Hebrews 10:33 KJV http://bible.com/1/heb.10.33.kjv  What many people don't expect as Christians is suffering. As Christians, we are not of the world but are in the world. A place where darkness reigns, and we are the light. Darkness will attack us, and try to dim our light. But if our faith in Jesus is firm, we are overcomers! “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4 KJV http://bible.com/1/1jn.5.4.kjv  Our faith overcomes the world!  God has given us the power to resist sin. Jesus says in James 4:7, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 KJV http://bible.com/1/jas.4.7.kjv So, if we do not resist sin, how can God help us? Do not blame God for actions of your ...

“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;” Romans 4:20 KJV http://bible.com/1/rom.4.20.kjv  Sometimes we struggle with sin. In fact, this is one of the main issues lots of Christians have. They still struggle with sin. As a Christian, you should not struggle with sin. But, before you become a Christian, you must get deliverance and be properly free from sin. Because if you become a Christian without getting delivered from demons, it cannot and will not work. But those that have deliverance or don't need it, they do not have to struggle with sin anymore. So if you struggle with sin that is my suggestion.  But sin isn't our only problem. Christians also struggle because they are very relaxed in the spirit. I like to call them, spiritually lazy. It's true! They are not alive in the spirit, but satan is, and is always watching for your weak moment. He then attacks us, so easily. Many of us don't go to...

“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.” Hebrews 10:38-39 KJV http://bible.com/1/heb.10.38-39.kjv  Many of us, when we face troubles or hardships we just give up. 1 year, 2 years then we just give up. Or, even worse, we start to think about joining the world again, drawing back from our eternal life. Satan will give you hardships and challenges, but these are not to destroy you, but strengthen you.  This is why we must not give up. God uses our challenges to strengthen us. We must not draw back from our faith. Jesus told us this: “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 KJV http://bible.com/1/luk.9.62.kjv So don't look back, back at your past life and start thinking about the world. Focus on Jesus, and remem...

“Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?” Hebrews 10:29 KJV http://bible.com/1/heb.10.29.kjv  Most of the time, we run back to our sin when we have been saved. And, like I've said before, we are using wrong doctrines to make up for those wrong things. But we know inside of us, this thing is run. Let me give you an example. You are in court. You are guilty of many crimes, but then the Judge declares you not guilty AT ALL! AT ALL! You are free to go, free! But instead, you say you want to go to execution, which was your fate. What? You mad? Why do you want to join those awaiting execution, when you are free? This is what we do to Jesus. Jesus has set us free, has made us non-guilty! But we want to go back to our fate. This is what going back means. Going back to you...

“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” James 1:20 KJV http://bible.com/1/jas.1.20.kjv  This is one verse which many people don't follow. Don't you know  that we are the righteousness of God? “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV http://bible.com/1/2co.5.21.kjv  Anger is one of the things that defiles our righteousness, which is why satan likes to make us angry. Anger is not of God, and Satan knows this. When we get angry, we disconnect ourselves from God and satan now has a plug-in point to get us. Anger is one thing that satan uses to destroy us. He is always watching for your weak moment so that he can attack. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” 1 Peter 5:8 KJV http://bible.com/1/1pe.5.8.kjv  But it's not only anger that is a weakness - ...

“For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)” Romans 5:17 KJV http://bible.com/1/rom.5.17.kjv  Wow! Jesus has given us an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness! But, for some reason, we are still beating around the bush! We run to satan for the things God has already given to us. It's like having everything but taking someone else's, who doesn't have everything. This is a bit like the story the prophet Nathan told: “And the Lord sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his...

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12 KJV http://bible.com/1/1ti.6.12.kjv  Many people think that once they are Christians, they are righteous. It is good. You are righteous. But what's not good, is then not living as a Christian. Being a part-time Christian or a 1 hour Christian.  I've got to tell you, Christianity is a full time job. Christianity is about God, and His power and what He did for mankind. You MUST continue as a Christian if you want to maintain your deliverance, healing or salvation. This means staying in a living church, where the power of God is present, where healing happen and demons get cast out!

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1 John 3:1 KJV Wow. We are sons of God. We are Heirs! We have power to control our world, we make changes happen! We speak the Word, and satan has no option but to obey! This means we must have enough nourishment of the Word in our spirits! It is very vital! 

“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.” 1 John 5:20 KJV http://bible.com/1/1jn.5.20.kjv  How can you deny that Jesus is God? The Bible has said it: that Jesus is the true God and eternal life. What I'm saying is that Jesus is what we gain when we gain eternal life. In Jesus, we have all things: “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Colossians 1:17 KJV http://bible.com/1/col.1.17.kjv This means we have everything we need in Jesus! Then, why oh why oh why, do we still chase after the things of the flesh? The things of satan? That's like saying God doesn't have enough for us, and going back to the devil for chains, though we are free. DON'T DO IT, you have all you need in Christ!

“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22 KJV http://bible.com/1/heb.10.22.kjv What is this sprinkling and pure water the Holy Spirit is talking about? What is it? I can explain this to you now:  The sprinkling is the Blood of Jesus, which sprinkles our evil conscience. The pure water is the Word of God, which has the power to purify our souls. It is the only book that can read you as you read it! You must allow the Word to purify you. Unless you have divine revelation from the Holy Spirit, you will not be able to understand the Word of God. Your human mind is too small to comprehend the Word of God, after all, God is spiritual and our minds are carnal. The Word is a sword, examining you. This is why it is called pure water. Because it purifies us, cutting straight to our sin, or keeping our spiritual life in check. The Word is a purifier, ...

“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;” Hebrews 5:8 KJV http://bible.com/1/heb.5.8.kjv  Many people expect a Christian's life to be rosy. But because they are not taught the truth, that your troubles double, they fall away at the first sight of trouble, just like in Jesus' parable: “Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.” Matthew 13:21 KJV http://bible.com/1/mat.13.21.kjv You can read the whole parable in the book of Matthew 13. Once you become a Christian, expect double trouble. Expect more attacks of the enemy. Expect anything under 'suffering'. But...in the midst of all these: there is One who always rescues us. One who always has a plan for us. And He rescues us. Even Jesus had to suffer, to learn obedience. This doesn't mean He was disobedient! He suffered so that he could go through training....

“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 KJV http://bible.com/1/1jn.4.4.kjv Many times we fret over a lot of things (nothing) without knowing or forgetting that we have overcome the world. This means that if nothing is going right, we have the power to make it right. We have the authority to cast out demonic powers in our lives. We are kings, and anything that we say (that agrees with the Word) stands.  But if you hold offence, grudges, you grieve the Holy Spirit and He is the source of our power. We should not hold offence, bitterness or grudges. Let go!

“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14 KJV http://bible.com/1/2co.6.14.kjv  Many people try to mix light and darkness, so that they can be 'a bit of hot and a bit of cold'. I won't even call them Christians. Here's what Jesus said: “So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:16 KJV http://bible.com/1/rev.3.16.kjv You CANNOT be of your own will when you walk in Christ Jesus! Your will is swallowed up by the Will of God. If you try and live both ways, living in the flesh and the spirit, you are asking trouble for trouble. Satan won't waste a single nanosecond on bringing you down. God has nothing to do with light/darkness people. The Bible calls them double minded: “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” James 1:8 KJV http://bib...