Encouraging Christians

Daniel spent the whole night in the den of lions. He came out - alive. What is the Den of Lions you are needing God to be with you and send His angels to help guard you while you go through it? Daniel 6

The king had made a decree and passed a law that would bring negative consequences on his most loyal and trusted servant, Daniel. When he realized what he had done, he was displeased with himself. He worked to deliver Daniel from going into the lion’s den. Daniel 6

Lost people need saved people to act like saved people. Are you a saved, born-again Christ? Are you lost right now without Jesus as your Savior? Daniel 6

Daniel became King Darius’ assistant overseeing the kingdom because Daniel had an excellent spirit. Do you have an excellent spirit? When you are being scrutinized what do people find in you? Daniel 6

As a child of God, the King of the universe, you get to come boldly to His throne today. What grace do you need from Him? Hebrews 4:16

God wants His children to understand that He wants them to approach Him on His throne of grace boldly to find grace to help in time of need. Are you doing that regularly? Hebrews 4:16

Do you have a need? Do you recognized your need? Will you trust God with your need? Will you ask God to help you with your need? Will you enter His throne room boldly today seeking His grace? Hebrews 4:16

When we have needs we can go to God and ask for grace. Do you need His grace today? Hebrews 4:16

Are you born again? Are you a believer in Jesus? As a Christian, are you closer to God today than you have ever been? Hebrews 11

A person natural inclination is self-preservation or survival. When someone is engaged in self-harm, this is abnormal and dangerous. Self-inflicted torment and torture can be a way to identify demonic involvement in someone’s thinking process influencing their choices. Jesus is the cure. Matthew 17

Sometimes people dealing with difficulties are unable to identify the source of the difficulty. Sometimes God allows us to see what is the true cause and helps us with the cure. Matthew 17

God has given you the gift of life. Are you Thankful? 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Are you edifying God’s people or sabotaging others? Are you building up God’s work as a co-laborer with God or are you guilty of destroying the work of God due to your own carnality? Romans 14:20

Some believers think it is their responsibility to point out every one else’s problems and “fix” them. They are always stirring up the pot with their “peaceful protest”. Paul said to follow after peace and edify or build up others. Don’t sabotage God’s people. Don’t sabotage God’s work. Romans 14:19

God is in the business of building up people, believers, families, churches. We either get on board with His work or we continually sabotage what He is doing in others. Don’t sabotage others. 1 Corinthians 14:26

Are you a believer who builds people up and edifies others or are you a believer who is carnal, has flesh walks and tears people down? 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Are you always looking for someone to comfort and edify you or are you a person that others come to for comfort and edification? 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Outwardly, as a believer, do you identify more with Jesus or the lost people of the world? Mark 5

When people see your countenance, what do they see? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Nehemiah 2:1-2

Nehemiah received the answer to his prayer as he requested. Why? What can we learn from him that can help us? Nehemiah 1:11

How does your thinking affect your habits? Do you have good thinking that helps you overcome bad habits? Romans 12:1-2

When you get saved and start building a godly life, don’t get upset because your old friends don’t understand and try to get you back into your old sins. Keep building a godly life and they will see the change in you and respect you for it and ask how they can change too. Ezra 4:4-5

Saying yes to God daily means saying no to the world, the flesh, and the Devil. Keep building your Temple of godliness and dedication to God no matter what happens around you. Ezra 4:4-5

God wants you to be free. He wants you to be set free through salvation. He wants you to walk in freedom daily. Others will try to keep you from enjoying your freedom in Christ. Don’t let them drag you back into bondage. Ezra 4:4

All of us are born sinners. We are all born in slavery to sin. The judgment for sin is eternal separation from God. Do you want to be set free? Will you accept God’s free gift of salvation through accepting Jesus, God the Son, as your personal Savior right now? Romans 5:15-18