Thoughts on Christ and His Word

David Watson was an English Evangelist and author.  Cancer took his life on February 18, 1984.  While he was fighting this disease he wrote a book called Fear No Evil on how he was dealing with this terminal sickness.    In this book David Watson writes: As I spent time chewing over the endless assurances and promises to be found in the Bible, so my faith in the living God grew stronger and held me safe in his hands.  God’s word to us, especially his word spoken by his Spirit through the Bible, is the very ingredient that feeds our faith.  If we feed our souls regularly on God’s word, several times each day, we should become robust spiritually just as we feed on ordinary food several times each day, and become robust physically.  Nothing is more important than hearing and obeying the word of God. I say “Amen” to that.  Let’s all aim at feeding our souls a regular diet of the Word of God.

Some Christians live unhappy lives.  They need to discover the JOY that God promised. One Christian found another one day and asked him if had the "Joy of the Lord" in him.  The second man replied "Yes, he did".  To which the first man said, "Well tell your face, because it looks miserable." Here are a few tips on living a Joy-filled life: 1. Develop a thankful heart. Thank God often throughout the day for the big and small blessing that you enjoy.  The Bible speaks about "Giving thanks to God"  (in some form)  over 80 times.  Paul commands us to  " Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.  1 Thess. 5:16-18 2. Enjoy legitimate physical pleasures.  Some Christians think that all physical pleasure is evil.  This is a lie from the enemy.  In the Old Testament, God gave the Jews over 10 different festivals (or feasts). Not all were yearly festivals,

When we don't like someone staring at us, we might ask them "Who are you looking at?"  Most people don't like to be stared at. But God doesn't mind us looking constantly and intently upon Him.  Especially when we get into trouble. He wants us to call upon Him so that He might get us out of trouble and show His power. When King Jehoshaphat realized that a mighty army was about to attack him he turned his eyes and heart to God.  He prayed... ...we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you. 2 Chronicles 20:12 God told him to march his people to where the invaders would be.  They sang songs until they got there and found that God had made this vast enemy force to turn on itself and all the enemy soldiers were dead.  They plundered the dead army and found so much loot that it took them three days to haul away all the valuable stuff. When your in trouble, who do you look towards for h