What Pleases God Part 2?(1 Timothy 2:1-3)

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—(1 Timothy 2:1)

-          Faith pleases God.  He commends faith and rewards it. Prayer is an expression of this faith.  Specifically praying for others also known as intercession.  Who should receive prayer?

o       Those in authority such as kings (1 Timothy 2:1-3)

o       Enemies (Matthew 5:44)

o       Family especially God’s (Ephesians 6:18)

o       Everyone (Philippians 4:6)

The book of Hebrews commends the ancients on their faith.  They pleased God and even one did not taste death.  They received answered prayers and promises were fulfilled.

Challenge:  Continue to seek ways to please the Lord!  Prayer is at the top of the list! Amen!

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 1:6)

In His Service,

Pastor Catisha

Seeds of Harvest Biblcal Coaching

Please the Lord!(Ephesians 5:10)

And find out what pleases the Lord!(Ephesians 5:10)

Some areas that please the Lord are as follows:

Ø      Love Him with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.(Luke 10:27)

Ø      Love your neighbor as yourself.”(Luke 10:27)

Ø      Look after the fatherless, orphans, and widows.(James 1:27)

Ø      Pray and have faith for the answer.(James 5:15-16)

Ø      Believe in His only, Jesus Christ, who He sent to die for the sins of the world.(1 John 3:23)

Ø      Walk in the Holy Spirit power and manifest the good fruit such as love, joy, and peace.(Galatians 5:22-23)

Ø      Sharing the Gospel message with the world: men, women, and children.(Matthew 28:19-20)

This is list is not comprehensive but it is a start.

Challenge: Make your own list as the Holy Spirit reveals more ways to please the Lord.

Blessings,

In His Service,

Pastor Catisha

Seeds of Harvest Biblical Coaching

"Go Quickly and Tell!"(Matthew 7:28)

Today Good Friday is celebrated and remembered.  It is the day that the Lord Jesus gave His life as a sacrifice so that believers would have eternal life.  The great and awesome occurred just a short time later as death could not keep Him.  He is alive!  He lives forever and so will all believers.  The message of the gospel is centered on Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.  It is the message of love and hope.

Believers were given the command to go and share this message with all.  The great blessing and miracle is when a person comes to believe.  The truth has set them free.  A believer is free indeed.  Free from fear of death and the grave plus sins grip is broken.  Salvation and eternal life are granted to the one who will live forever with God, the Father and Jesus Christ, the Son.

Challenge:  Believers, let us share this great message of God’s love and participate in the miracle of salvation.  Amen!

 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”(Matthew 7:28)

"In a Fitting and Orderly Way!"(1 Corinthians 14:40)

“But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”(1 Corinthians 14:40)

Order helps to eliminate confusion.  Chaos is avoided and plans can be carried out with accuracy.  Calmness is the result of order.   The mind can think and organization can occur.  The results are success and victory.  Understanding among the group is a benefit.

God has the preference of order.  He does not author confusion or chaos.  It is evident that He created the universe, earth, and mankind in a certain order.  He wants His people to worship Him in an orderly way as to bring understanding and growth.  He sent His Son, Jesus Christ in an orderly way to save those who trust and believe.

Challenge:  People of God let order rule your life.  The results will be that the amazing God of peace will cause great success in knowing and understanding Him.  The Holy Spirit is our Helper!  Amen! 

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.”(1 Corinthians 14:33)

In His Service,

Pastor Catisha

Biblical Coach of Seeds of Harvest

"The God Who Gives Endurance..."(Romans 15:5)

Endurance is staying with a relationship or project despite difficulties.  It is to keep going and not giving up.  This is when one goes on to completion or the end.  They want the satisfaction and joy of seeing the final outcome.

The Scriptures indicated that endurance comes from God.  He gives it and allows the believers in Christ Jesus to walk out their faith to completion.  He encourages and empowers them to keep going.  He assures them of the great reward of their faith.  The completion of faith is living with Father God and Jesus forever and ever.  Despite trials and challenges God is committed to seeing every believer through to the end.

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.” Romans 15:5

Challenge:  Believers, please know that God has you in His hands.  He is with you and is watching over your faith.  He is giving endurance and encouragement for the completion of your faith.  Amen!

In His service,

Pastor Catisha

Seeds of Harvest Biblical Coaching

"Proclaim the Kingdom of God!"(Acts 28:31)

Some times there are obstacles to get past.  There are detours that have to be taken.  There are issues, situations, etc that get in the way of a goal or plan.  Other times the plan or goal just seems to flow and is completed.  There are no hindrances but the opportunities increase for the accomplishment of the task.

“He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ – with all boldness and without hindrance!”(Acts 28:31)

God often answers the prayers of the saints by giving them boldness to speak about His Son, Jesus.  He also moves mountains and obstacles out of the way of His people.  God gives relief and answers in a supernaturally powerful way.  Challenges seem to be stepping stones into the plan and will of God.  His will is to believe in the sent One, Jesus. 

Challenge: Saints of God let us continue to pray for one another in spreading the message of eternal life found only in the person of Jesus Christ.  Amen!

In His Service,

Pastor Catisha

Seeds of Harvest Biblical Coaching

"Full of the Holy Spirit!"(Acts 7:55)

 A glass can be full of your favorite beverage/drink.   The house can be filled with people.  The car is filled with gas to power it for the trip.  The bowl is filled with soup.  The building is filled with people to hear a relevant message.  The list can go on and on about something being filled.

The Bible speaks about believers being filled with God's Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit is given as a gift to those who change sinful ways or repent and believe in Jesus Christ.  They receive power and God's abilities to live Godly and Holy lives.  They speak with boldness and courage the message of good news, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God."(Acts 7:55)

Challenge: Believers, are you filled with the Holy Spirit or something else?  The life of the believer is to be powerful because of God's gift.  Ask and receive to be filled in Jesus name!  He will not deny!

In His Service,

Pastor Catisha

Seeds of Harvest Biblical Coaching