God’s does wants us to prosper, and even have possessions, but He also wants us to see that life doesn’t exist in the abundance of material goods.
So, does this mean that we should strive to be poor?
Does God really want us to be happy? What is true happiness anyway? Today on Grace Notes Barbara Sandbek will answer these questions and more as she begins a study on the subject ‘How to enjoy life’.
"As Believers, we are called to do good works – not FOR our salvation but rather to demonstrate that we ARE saved. These works also show our gratefulness to God for what He has done for us. God is quick to . . ."
It’s natural to want what you say and do to make a difference - to influence others. We’re wired this way. And when this happens we tend to feel successful. But is this really what God calls success, or is it just a byproduct of being successful?
Today on Grace Notes, Barbara Sandbek will address the subject of
WORRY. Is this something you find yourself doing? Then listen to this edition of "Grace Notes" for some promises from the Bible to soothe your worries.
"I received a letter from a lady whose husband had died suddenly at the
age of 42. She was searching for words of comfort. I remembered the
verse in . . ." Hear how Barbara Sandbek finishes that statement and more in this edition of "Gracenotes".
God had more in mind than just feeding their hungry stomachs when he sent the manna to them. Today on Grace Notes, we’ll glean some insight into God’s training techniques as we take a look at the rest of the story.
God has used visible reminders throughout history to help commemorate past events or confirm future promises – all of which were intended to build faith. Such was the case with . . .
The ark was the HOLIEST SIGN of God’s presence and power. It was set in the Most Holy Place, first in the tabernacle, then in the temple. Since the destruction of the first temple, however, the ark’s whereabouts is unknown.
This raises some questions…Why is the ark not in use today?
Faithfulness…what does it mean? Webster defines it as loyal. And ‘loyal’ is defined as faithful to a trust or confidence – true to duty or love. Is that the definition you had in mind? On this Grace Notes program, Barbara begins a new series which will take us on a journey with the prophet Elijah. We’ll see how God worked THROUGH Elijah to demonstrate His faithfulness to His people, Israel, despite their unfaithfulness.
We’ll also see how God worked IN Elijah to groom him to truly be a man for the times. So, buckle your seat belts, and get ready to roll with the prophet of old.
On our last program, Barbara Sandbek began a new series on Elijah, a man for
the times.
The ungodly King, Ahab, had led them into Baal worship.
In an effort to steer His people back to Him, God withdrew His hand of blessing so they would appreciate what He had done for them.
God chose the prophet, Elijah, to tell the king that there would be no dew or rain until he said so. Then he told Elijah to go and hide, and He’d supply his needs through a brook and a raven.
God kept His promise, and then began to groom Elijah’s faith for an even tougher task ahead.
Let’s continue now, and see how Elijah handled his isolation and humbling
conditions.
Barbara Sandbek has been taking us on a faith building journey with the prophet, Elijah. We’ve seen how God stationed Elijah in the royal palace, where he delivered a prophetic message of impending drought to King Ahab.
Then God sent him to the wilderness, where his only company was that of a raven. Last week we found Elijah settling in, but God soon dried up the brook -- his source of life. Now it was time for him to go to a territory ruled by Queen Jezebel’s father, and be cared for by the human hands of a poor, gentile widow, facing starvation.
Sounds like ‘Mission Impossible’ doesn’t it? Well, the Lord had said to Sarah, Abraham’s barren wife, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”, and He challenges US to believe that EVERYTHING is possible when we act in obedience. Elijah chose to accept this mission and found that NOTHING would ‘self-destruct’ without God’s say so.
JOY is the next gift our host, Barbara Sandbek, will describe for us. Enjoy all the gifts and don’t forget to make that Christmas ornament marked ‘JOY’ for your tree.
The book of Jonah is a book about God’s provision. It was evidenced when He sent a great wind on the sea to get the rebellious prophet back on the right track, and again when He prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah and safely deliver him onto dry land. God also provided salvation for the sailors who prayed to Him for help, and the heathen Ninevites who repented. On our program today, we’ll conclude our study of Jonah and once again see God’s provision as he teaches Jonah an object lesson about His mercy.
