Apr 25, 2009 Daniel (Cancelled) – Snyder, TX
Unfortunately, cancellations, delays, and disruptions are a reality in life and when serving in a prison ministry. In ministry, these are typically out of our control and can occur for a number of reasons. It could be anything from an administrative error to the weather to a prison lockdown due to disciplinary issues. Whatever the reason, we never question the authorities when cancellations occur. Although disappointed, we take advantage of this gift of time by spending it with family or resting as we would on any typical weekend. So, with time and space at hand, we would like to share a few of God’s promises with you as encouragement, praise and thanks. A promise could be defined as an offer of hope. God’s promises are just that…simple, strong words that provide strength only available through Him. Our prayer is that you grow to trust God’s promises and discover the life He has planned for you.
JESUS IS YOUR DELIVERER
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
Because the Lord has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those that are bound. Isaiah 61:1
And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Therefore if the Son makes you free, then you are free indeed. John 8:32, 36
I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5, 6
THE BIBLE IS YOUR GUIDE FOR LIFE
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and it is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. II Timothy 3:16, 17
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
The grass withers, the flower fades,
But the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
GOD’S PLAN FOR SALVATION…
Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all have sinned. Romans 5:12
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:17
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10: 8-10
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