It is through scripture, where we can find meaning and principles discerning God's will. How can we know that promises given thousands of years ago will yet be fulfilled? As believers in the promises of God, we put all of our eggs in the eternity basket. If Gods promises about the resurrection to life and to judgment are not true, then let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die (1 Cor. 16 We may make our plans, but God has the last word. The walls of Jerusalem were still torn down, leaving the city vulnerable. Eritrea Equatorial Guinea Therefore, if a man claims that he has believed in Jesus Christ but over a period of time is still committing sexual sins, stealing, defrauding people, etc, has deceived himself and others. Falkland Islands But now God graciously is reversing that judgment and restoring the Davidic line through Zerubbabel. That was the picture on December 18, 520 B.C., the day that Haggai had a message from God for the people (last week, 2:10-19). June 19: Deuteronomy 24, Psalms 114-115, Isaiah 51, Revelation 21 United States And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Heavenly Father has given us the gift of agency. Burkina Faso document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Japan Aland Islands Nigeria deductible. The actual title is 'Our God Reigns'" ( Reader's Digest, [9/93], p. 53). Kazakhstan Ephesians 3:16 We have a new dimension of the overcoming power of God resident within us. It causes us to prevail to get Gods attention, and once this is done, we know that we already have the things that we ask according to His will. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. Curacao As we feed on the precious promises of Gods Word we gain strength to approach our challenges with God as our partner. But Jesus brought the confidence in God right back to mankind. 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. I sure hope that you say yes! God is quite absolute in declaring what He will do in the future to accomplish His plan. Zerubbabel easily could have said, But, Lord, we Jews who have returned to the land are few in number. tags: abraham-lincoln , civil-war , gods-will , slavery. Dominica What does it mean to endure? Beloved in Today's word. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. Solomon Islands These first two verses are specifically telling us that God can be a Man of War if He needs to be, and that He can actually be stirred up to go into battle for you if He has to. Translating the phrase without it gives it a completely different connotation: "the gates of hell will not withstand it.". Reunion Calvin goes on to say that if we ask why God had so much exalted Zerubbabel, it can be found in nothing else but in the goodness of God alone. In other words, Gods election is not conditional on anything that He sees or foresees in fallen man, but only on His grace and good pleasure. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Azerbaijan If we arent careful, we can easily develop that perspective, because as you look around, it seems as if the enemy is winning. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. United Kingdom Belgium We cannot correctly understand our text unless we see that Zerubbabel is a type of the Lord Jesus Christ (Calvin saw this over 450 years ago, ibid., p. 384). Jesus preached the Word and it healed the sick; it broke the power of demons over men. We are talking about situations that are uncomfortable to us. 2 He was in the beginning with God. With Godas your partner, you will prevail! United Arab Emirates The Lord is my Light and my Salvationwhom shall I fear or dread? Richard Wolff (The Book of Haggai [Baker], pp. The word of God grew mightily and prevailed, even when confronted with the witchcraft and false religion practiced at Ephesus. Latvia In the Bible, to prevail, means to prove superior in power and influence. The natural mind is blinded by Satan and by sin, so that it cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ (2 Cor. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Saint Barthelemy Be ready in season and out of season. God, however, is never corrupt. Vatican R He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. Error: Please make sure the Twitter account is public. A teaching by Rev. The gospel has been changed from how a person can be saved from Gods judgment to how we can use God for personal fulfillment! Country Saint Kitts and Nevis Albania (a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow. The application (being encouraged to trust God and do His will) is by way of implication. From ischus; to have force. Some scholars assume that both Haggai and Zechariah encouraged Zerubbabel to look forward to a time when Judea would be free from foreign domination and be governed by a descendant of the house of David. God's plan is for all creation, things in heaven and on earth, things visible and invisible, thrones, dominions, rulers, and authorities (Colossians 1:16). It was a symbol of honor and authority. 4:4). 3 Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out. Most of us have experienced this to some degree. It is given to us repeatedly in Scripture to comfort and encourage us. We have confidence in God based on this fact: that whatsoever we ask of Him according to His word, He hears. Faith prevailed over fear and hope and sense knowledge in the mind and heart of Abraham. In Prevail, Susie Larson guides you through the arc of the entire Word of God. With some, it may be challenges to our physical or emotional health. Botswana Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. Spain P Belize [Zerubbabel] is a type of Christ, the true servant of God and Gods signet ring. Bolivia Most of the population had been carried off to Babylon, and even now, only a small remnant of about 50,000 had returned under Cyrus permission. And they came near. Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. The Word of God Prevails Living Abundantly According to God's Word Series Read Time: 13 Minutes You and I will live our lives according to the Word of God to the extent that His Word lives and prevails in us. British Indian Ocean Territory Australia When the Word of God has preeminence in our lives we will see the mighty works of God that He has promised in His Word. 21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. He has not resigned. South Sudan 08 Apr 2023 22:26:02 32:27; Gen. 18:14; Zech. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 5:9). Not many of us have so little joy that we cant endure it. We learn that God's purpose will prevail no matter what.Scripture reference Isaiah 55 v 10-11If you feel led to sow into this minis. By His mere great power, on the minds of the now contestants, He could have either *saved* or *destroyed* the Union without human contest. Were surrounded by hostile and powerful nations and were subject to the most powerful kingdom on the face of the earth. I am redeemed according to the riches of God's grace. Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Through eternal ages let His praises ring, Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God. We will prevail because of His Almighty word. He honors His word above His name, so if we will hold on to what He has told us, rehearse it in our ears, meditate upon it day and night, then we will receive the petitions that we are asking of Him. Maybe some of his unbelieving contemporaries scoffed, Youre just believing in pie-in-the-sky when you die! If they did, and if anyone scoffs in that manner at you, the correct answer is, Thats true! If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied (1 Cor. Moldova Nauru Pakistan When the Lord opens a door for someone to hear His Word, nothing can prevail against it. Netherlands As He declares through Isaiah: The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand (14:24). Acts 19:20 Context. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new. Also he said, Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole worldhe was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Bahrain All of the New Testament centers on the person and work of Jesus Christ. That leads to the implicit application of our text: God calls Zerubbabel His servant (2:23), which is a title used of David (Ezek. Joshua 21:45 firmly establishes this truth: God keeps his Word. Thailand We can hold in our hands, and speak with our mouths, Words of unprecedented, immeasurable power. Seychelles Greenland I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. Since it carried such authority, the kings signet ring was a precious object of great care, which he usually wore on his person so that no one could steal it (Jer. Tunisia He didnt see his name in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Brazil This final message of Haggai teaches us that frightening world circumstances, powerful enemies of the gospel, and personal discouragement are not good reasons for neglecting what God has called us to do. Whoever loves his brother [believer] abides (lives) in the Light, and in It or in him there is no occasion for stumbling or cause for error or sin. but the Lord's decree will prevail. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Abraham Lincoln. Endurance kills the give up spirit that wants to grab hold of all of us. Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to youunless you believed in vain. Turkmenistan Namibia Bhutan Montserrat Macao is tax When we have the word abiding in us, then no foe can stand before us. He spoke the Fathers words and He knew they could not fail. Acts 12:24 But the word of God grew and multiplied. 941 Likes, 2 Comments - Korede Komaiya (@koredekomaiya) on Instagram: "Zion is the power house for the saints to be nourished with the balanced meal of God's word and m." Korede Komaiya on Instagram: "Zion is the power house for the saints to be nourished with the balanced meal of God's word and my Baby - Pastor Esther Komaiya served God's . To endure means to stay under something. 35 This is how everyone will recognize that you are my discipleswhen they see the love you have for each other. 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