VAB's Food For Thought

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 27. FEAR GOD Exodus 1:15 -17 "Then the King of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives, of whom the name of one was Shiphrah and the name of the other Puah; and he said, "When you do the duties of a midwife for the Hebrew women, and see them on the birthstools, if it is a son, then you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live." But the midwives FEARED GOD and did not do as the King of Egypt commanded them but saved the male children alive. It is very important and rewarding to fear God. 'Fear God' means you put God First in your Thoughts and Actions. "Therefore God dealt well with the midwives and the people multiplied and grew very mighty. And so it was, because the midwives feared God, that He provided households for them. " (Exodus 1: 20-21) When you fear God You will live above sin You will live holy You will live well by the Strength of Jesus Christ (Philippians 4 : 13) As you fear God, you will be blessed. You will ...

Food for Thought 26. GOD SEES THE WHOLE PICTURE Someone shared this with me about Joseph. Read Genesis Chapter 37 and from Chapters 39 to 50. Joseph had a dream. He told his brothers about it. They became jealous and sold him into slavery. Although Joseph became a slave in Potiphar's house, life started looking good again until Potiphar's wife demanded sex from him. Joseph refused, chose to be godly and ran away ... but Potiphar's wife framed him with attempted rape!  Suddenly life feels rough again, and Joseph wonders. " Oh God, why me? What are you doing to me? What about my dreams of greatness?" It seemed Joseph's brothers and Potiphar's wife had conquered Joseph. Despite all these troubles, however,God Himself had already seen the whole picture of Joseph's life from beginning to end. How do I know?  Genesis 45:7 and 8 states, " And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliveranc...

Food for Thought 25. STANDING FOR CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says," Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness." Andrea Boeshaar's Novel, ' The Long Ride Home,' refers to 'making a difference for Christ and how believers need to behave in a manner that counters worldly trends and standards.' " It might not be popular, and you might lose a few friends... But God will honour your obedience. Try it and see... Our life's purpose as Christians is to glorify the Saviour in everything we do."  Be the believer in Christ God wants you to be at work, with family, friends and your community!  In Matthew 5:16 Jesus said, " Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Be proud to be a true believer in Christ who brings glory ( honour, worship, praise) to God. " ... Conduct ...

Food for Thought 23. TRUST GOD! Trust is confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.  Dependence upon something in the future; Hope.  The Bible says in Jeremiah 17: 5 and 6; Thus says the LORD: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength,  Whose heart departs from the LORD. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert,  And shall not see when good comes,  But shall inhabit the parched Places in the wilderness,  In a salt land which is not inhabited."  Let God be the first Person you think of to trust. Lean on Him, pray to Him. Ask Him questions. Let Him lead you, and He will!  Jeremiah 17:7 and 8 also say;  "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,  And whose hope is the LORD.  For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters,  Which spreads out its roots by the river,  And will not fear when heat comes But its leaf will be green,  And will not be anxious in the year of drought,  ...

Food for Thought 22. "OBEY MY VOICE." Do you seek to always obey God's voice? In Jeremiah 7: 22 and 23, God said,  "For I did not speak to your fathers, or command them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices.  "But this is what I commanded them, saying, "Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be My people. And walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you." Do you want to do great things for Him?  'God's Voice' is His instructions, directions and promises He gave in His Word - the Holy Bible!  How do you conduct your daily affairs and relationships?  When you obey God's instructions and follow His directions is when 'what you do' really matters to God! Our God delights in service from a pure heart; a heart that obeys Him!  Anything you do for God with an unclean heart is an abomination to Him! Do not disobey God by committing ...

Food for Thought 24. LIVE BY GOD'S WORD DAILY Jesus answered him, "It is written,' man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word of God.' "  Luke 4:4 (Ref: Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3) Sometimes life seems difficult, And some believe their little 'smartness' will get them the desired results ... until their deceit is discovered!  You can actually live a successful life on earth if you live by every word of God revealed to you through His Word, The Bible. Truth is, the word of God is a Life guide. It will teach you how to live godly, succeed in life, and overcome life's struggles. The Word of God is powerful Live by it! ……………. -VAB, Lagos. https://vabfood4thot.blogspot.com