Roy Tubbs

Never Compromise You will never live the life of God in this final deceiving and compromising hour unless you stand for truth, and you must never allow the false praises of man to cause you to compromise. The scribes and Pharisees were always trying to trick Jesus into compromising, but He never did. And they send unto him [Jesus] certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not (Mark 12:13,14)?

And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest (Eph. 2:1-3). Drawing near to God is a thrill that fills you with peace and joy. But thoughts of doing so can make you afraid. This is a problem that needs an effective solution. The Bible says, "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts" (Isaiah 6:3b). We also know, "There is no one holy like the Lord" (1 Sam. 2:2a). Once you understand His provision—for both the inside and the outside of you—and you let your heart believe it, you won’t have to stay away from God because of shame.

Take the time with prayer and supplications, read Phil. chp. 1: and pray for God to Give you understanding of His Word. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Paul's dedication in proclaiming the gospel of God, and his deep love for the Christians at Philippi is very evident in the opening verses of his epistle. Although writing to them from prison, Paul wanted to reassure these believers that despite his incarceration in a Roman jail, the gospel of God was continuing to be spread abroad. Paul's letter was to encourage them to stand strong in the faith - even in the midst of great trouble and strife. Source: https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/philippians-1-16

God knows how strong and driving your need is—He designed it that way. You can be confident that by turning and drawing near to God He can and will meet that need! The Bible says, "...the heart of man reflects man." (Pro. 27:19). When you understand your heart better, you will understand something vital to being able to cooperate with God and help yourself grow spiritually. Spiritual disciplines are of vital importance to our growth as Christians. But consistent Bible study, prayer, and enjoying God's presence are things that people have to grow into.

He Is Your Life Col. 3 1-2 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective. Hebrews 12: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Understand Yourself Better

Abiding in the Presence of God, a Command with a Promise! "Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive..." (John 7:37-39). This promise is for you! God is waiting for us. Will you obey God and come into His Presenceand Soak for a while? "And without faith it is impossible to please Him for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him" (Heb. 11:6).

It is very important for you to note that it is your delight to abide inside the radiance around God as your security and strength that will make it easy for you to turn and face toward Him: "for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Mat. 6:21). I have found that the principle of treasuring God works best when you apply it in the context of your thirst for His presence as your refuge, glory, and strength. Be wise in your pursuit of God. Use your thirst for God to your advantage! Let your heart enjoy the abundance of His grace. "Turning" is a spiritual activity that should not be overlooked and dismissed as just "Bible talk." But don’t worry about whether you understand the spiritual act of turning yet. You will. It is very important for you to note that it is your delight to abide inside the radiance around God as your security and strength that will make it easy for you to turn and face toward Him: "for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Mat. 6:21). I have found that

Paul says something stunning. He says that God’s power "is at work within us" (Ephesians 3:20). Then he says, "To him be glory in the people he has called out, and in Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 3:21). If Paul had said, “To him be glory in Christ Jesus” we would not have been startled. But Paul says that God is glorified also "in the people he has called out". God’s power is at work in God’s people to his glory! Is that not amazing? Romans Chapter 5: 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For

What a thrill it is to "flow in the Spirit." You feel that what you are doing is worthwhile; you feel authenticated, you feel loved; you know you are a part of something very important—the kingdom of God. What does it mean to "flow in the Spirit?" It is moving along with Him, keeping in step with Him, and missing nothing He may want to do through us. The joy of flowing in the Spirit is equal to anything God may ever do for us and in us. God wants intimacy with us, and there is no greater joy than to keep in step with the Spirit. To flow in the Spirit is to learn God's ways, style, gentleness, indignation, impulses, manner of doing things, and His way with people. In other words, flowing in the Spirit is doing what pleases the Spirit and what He This is what Peter and John were doing when they were walking toward the temple one afternoon but were unexpectedly stopped, only to see the healing of a forty-year old man who had never walked. (See Acts 3:1-10) READ.Ex. 33:19

John 1:14, "And the word became flesh and dwelt among us", that's it. That's really what happened. God's nature was manifested in an ordinary human life in the actions and the thoughts and words of a human life. That's what happened when Jesus was born. The word became flesh. It expressed itself in the actions and the thoughts and words of an ordinary human being. I John 4:2,3, "By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit which does not confess Jesus is not of God. This is the spirit of antichrist, of which you heard that it was coming, and now it is in the world already." Matthew 23:1, Read it.

To Know the Love of Christ. In Ephesians 3:19, Paul's prays that we should "know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge". Can you think of anything else that you and I need to know, that would transcend this? Our knowledge of Christ's love should be shared. It should be no secret. "I know the love of Christ, mate, what about you?" and in the knowledge of his cross we find love We consider it an act of supreme love when someone lays down their life for a friend (Romans 5:7). Jesus laid down his life for those who were not his friends, that they might become his friends.

God Uses Honest Hearts God wants to use all of His children; but you may think, “I am just a layperson, so I will never have the same effect on people that an apostle or prophet of God has.” If you believe that, then you need to study Stephen. He was not an apostle or a prophet; he was just one who had been chosen to help look after the widows of the church, but he was indeed a true godly servant. Let Nothing Extinguish Your Light If you have not been with Jesus, everything will bother you. And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful (Mark 4:19). Do you allow family, friends or the cares of this world to make the Word become unfruitful in your life?

Satan and his followers delight in persecuting those who are genuine in their devotion to God; so if you are being persecuted, mocked or taunted by any of the devil’s crowd, fear not for the kingdom of Heaven is yours. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you (Matthew 5:10-12). When people mock you, they are just advertising the God you carry in your heart; so pay them no mind and shout, “Glory! I have it made.” Ye are the light of the world. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:14,16). Your life is to be a light in this dark world. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as th

Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Jesus lived in an agricultural age where His audience is very well familiar with what Christ exactly means. For a plowman to be successful in His work, he must concentrate on the job he started. He knows that the only way is forward and not being distracted by the things left behind. In case the plowman starts to look back, his plow line would become crooked. If that happens, the field he is plowing will not yield a full harvest. Why would he become unfit for the kingdom of God? We are commanded to bear much fruit. When we keep on looking back, we won’t be able to plow our field properly and because of that, we will not have plenty of harvests. God called us out of this world and once we responded to that call, we must never try to go back to the world. However, because of the many pleasures this world could offer – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of lif

AMP 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! Philippians 3: 12-14 I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back. 15-16 So let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you’ll see it yet! Now that we’re on the right track, let’s stay on it.

THIS TEACHING COMES FROM EPH. CHP.5.. Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that. Don’t let yourselves get taken in by religious smooth talk. God gets furious with people who are full of religious sales talk but want nothing to do with him. Don’t even hang around people like that. Idolatry is the worship of an idol or cult image, being a physical image, such as a statue, or a person in place of God. ... In these monotheistic religions, idolatry has been considered as the "worship of false gods" and is forbidden by the values such as the Ten Commandments. What did Jesus say about idols? Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any im

"For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed. Malachi 3:6 What we discover is a steadfast God Who through time and into eternity is faithful to His Word.. a patient God who is long-suffering and of great goodness.. an immutable God Who is unchanging and unchangeable and a God Who will never go back on His word

PSALMS 63?3 In the midst of his wilderness experiences David often found his spirit thirsting for the Lord and his heart yearning for a touch from God - an occurrence that we all too often discover in the barrenness of our own lives or in the dry places in which we often find ourselves. But his thirsting soul does not sit down and weep for long nor spiral into mournful self-pity but starts to earnestly seek the Lord and to claim in his heart the need for a closer walk with God. It is as he seeks the Lord that he starts to rehearse the many wonders, power, grace and glory that have been displayed in his own life and the lives of countless others, who have trusted Him as saviour and believed in His promises of grace. Source: https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/psalm-63-3

THIS IS A PERFECT DESCRIPTION OF MY LIFE BEFORE I CAME TO JESUS. EVEN THOUGH I WAS TOLD THAT HANK WILLIAMS WAS A SINNER, GOD STILL USED THIS MAN'S SONGS TO CONVICT ME OF MY LIFE OF SIN. I WOULD LISTEN AND CRY BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO OR EVEN HOW TO BE SAVED. COME TO JESUS TODAY. CALL UPON HIS NAME(JESUS) Search Results READ ISIAH

Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Our thoughts are the starting point of our actions, perspectives, emotions, and more. Everything you do flows from the heart, and that can either benefit you or hinder you and the relationships you have. Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” I absolutely love this verse from Philippians. It reminds me of what a godly mindset should be. When my mind starts to go down a path I don’t want it to, I think of this verse. Are my thoughts excellent or praiseworthy? The power of your thoughts can change your entire demeanor. Remember the verse above in these times of negativity or insecurity. Give it to God!