Friday, 1 August 2014

Remember this: Take the Bible literally whenever it is at all possible. When the language cannot be taken literally, then we know it is figurative.The Bible is a revelation from God- a revelation is an uncovering or unveiling so that all can see alike what was previously covered or hidden. The only excuse any man would have for not seeing something that was uncovered for him is his willful refusal to look. 

 Now: "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17 NLT)"

Concerning: "May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. (1 Corinthians 1:3 NLT)"

This is a literal expression from the apostle Paul towards the people in the church of Corinth,

{He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.(1 Corinthians 1:2 NLT)}

now we know that all scripture is inspired by God for all generation to follow that call upon the name of Jesus Christ

Meaning in our lives: 

The Greek word for grace is caris. Its basic idea is simply “non-meritorious or unearned favor, an unearned gift, a favor or blessings bestowed as a gift, freely and never as merit for work performed.”

The word for peace is eirhnh. It apparently comes from eirw which means “to join.” It means a state of untroubled tranquillity, a state without war or dividing factions or enmity. It refers to a state of harmony and well being.

So God gives us grace through Jesus Christ alone, unmerited favor and in addition to that He gives us peace - "to join" in His love of untroubled tranquility.

This is a big promise that is over read countless times, God gave us His Word directly to understand easily.

Summary: Trust the Lord God for everything in your life through faith, because He has blessed us with His grace we cannot earn, to live a life free of trouble with Him and to enjoy His love in our lives that bring upon so many blessing towards yourself and everyone that comes in contact with you. 

Have great weekend full of grace&peace

Marc du Toit 

Goodness

In everything you do today seek to find goodness.Even in the small things you shall find goodness that will inspire you.

As you work or study, maybe as a sportsman, seek to find goodness in the works that you do and you will find tremendous pleasure and gratitude for your own wellbeing.

We need to appreciate our circcumstances even more today than ever before by looking at our daily tasks and finding the goodness that drives us, seeking the awesome that put us there in the first place.

Years of struggle and anguish have blinded us from our skills and abilities, it is time to rip the veil from our eyes...and seek to find the goodness in all that we do.

For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. (Psalms 33:4, 5 KJV)

Marc du Toit

Self Reassessment

It is important from time to time to take a long hard look at ourselves.

Taking into account all our attributes and flaws , and asking a very good question:

Am i living up to my full potential? 

Are you working at optimum functionality?

Are you putting enough hours into your studies?

Are you giving it everything at your dreams? 

85% of the time we as humans can improve, but you have to take that step towards greatness.

Rome was not built on "if's or butts", but by sweat,blood & tears.

Pro-actively making the choice to be more, to be the person in your dreams.

Your reassessment of yourself will determine exactly where you need to improve

Whether it is in finances, relationships or spiritual.

Take your self-TEST today.

Rom 12:12

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Marc du Toit

Knocked down

Beaten to the point of no return, you are done with this life.

Nobody cares for you anyway right? 

It is you and you alone...

Ever feel like this? That your energy levels are depleted? 

Thats called LIFE my friend:

L- Lonely

I- Insecure

F- Fear

E- Emotional

Life will make you feel unable,undeserved and unloved

You need to get up from your slump

Your attitude is making LIFE laugh in your face!!

You are more than a conquerer,

You are adequate beyond measure my friend.

Your will to succeed in this "LIFE" needs to be fueled with motivation

Day in - Day out

You need to kick LIFE's ass every single morning when you wake up

& every single night before you go to bed.

Dont let LIFE harm you dreams 

And make yourself your own worst enemy.

Re-program your thoughts

L- Love

I- insperation

F- Family

E- Energy

Job 22:21 ESV 

“Agree with God, and be at peace; thereby good will come to you.

Marc du Toit

Sacrifice

A word normally avoided by us on a day to day basis.

As individuals of society today we tend to duck under or dodge opportunities to sacrifice our time,money or effort towards others.

Whether it be your 

Boss

Wife

Best Friend

Our selfishness tends to override our compassion towards others, because of the fear and insecurity of tomorow.

DONT!!

We are bigger than fear

Greater than our insecurities, let us stand together and stand firm to help and sacrifice our own, for the greater good of others.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 (KJV)

Things we take for granted

Things we take for granted

• Clean water&food

• Having a healthy mind

• The ability to walk

• Family

• Freedom

How many people in this world do not have what we have? 

People struggling everyday for clean water and food, a little girl being pushed out onto the playing ground watching her friends run around...

An old man plugged into an oxygen machine thinking of the days of his youth....

We all know the faces of these individuals less fortunate, people crying out for mere human compassion.

This is not a guilt trip, but a call to shock your reality.

Use your time wisely for it is limited, dont be ignorant & foolish, if you can run, run fast.

If you can help, help wholeheartedly.

Dont you want to be remembered for achieving greatness?

A person that loved his fellow human being? 

Why do you want to waiste your youth away, so that you can regret life in old age? 

Take 2min

Think about that inner feeling you dont understand, that feeling that always seeks, but never finds, wants but you never quench...

That is our very fabric itself wanting to break free of imprisonment of selfishness, that wants to reach out towards others and be the best we can achieve...

You see our spirits were created out of love, and love it will seek!

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.