Genesis 9
God wants Noah and his family to "be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it.” (v7). God know that the natural state of people is to sin and God alone can cleanse of us our sins. Yet God does provide us with the Holy Spirit, the Word, prayer, and brothers and sisters in Christ as a way to find a way out over temptation.
Brothers and sisters in Christ (see also here) have been key to my own growth in Christ. Acts 2:42-47 stands out as well.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have blessed me abundantly with brothers in sisters in Christ who have built me up, encouraged me, etc. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such an overflowing of blessing! I am lazy, selfish, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each human being, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being. v5
God wants Noah and his family to "be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it.” (v7). God know that the natural state of people is to sin and God alone can cleanse of us our sins. Yet God does provide us with the Holy Spirit, the Word, prayer, and brothers and sisters in Christ as a way to find a way out over temptation.
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Brothers and sisters in Christ (see also here) have been key to my own growth in Christ. Acts 2:42-47 stands out as well.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have blessed me abundantly with brothers in sisters in Christ who have built me up, encouraged me, etc. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such an overflowing of blessing! I am lazy, selfish, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
