An Exhortation : Fight the Good Fight and Win

In Christ, Christ in Me

© 2012 Debbie Turner Chavers

Consider the question,“Does your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word match your obedience to His Word? “ 

We do not want to hear Jesus say to us, “I never knew you, depart from me.”

Every encounter with Jesus Christ has left you changed. 

You came as you WERE but He told you to change your behavior. 

To go and sin no more.

It is NOT good news to remain the same. 

When sin is a blurred concept, a man or woman finds no reason to repent, (to change). 

Know that our Holy God requires repentance and obedience. 

Knowing is intimacy. 

Knowing is relationship.

Male or female, you are now the Bride of Christ, the Church.

You are expected to mature in the disciplines of your new life in Christ Jesus.

Healthy relationships are focused with intentional interaction between two individuals. 

This is the process of “knowing” someone. 

When we accept Christ as our Savior we become a new creation, our old man or woman has entered the process of change.

The hard part was accomplished by Jesus Christ at the cross. 

His cruxifixction, crucified  your “old self,” at the cross of Calvary. 

After your confession of belief in the Son of God and what He has done for you, you were water baptized. 

Now you are risen from the death of your old self unto a new creation of who you have become in Christ Jesus. 

The seed of your new Life has been planted in you. 

The free gift of salvation was received and now you are given the privilege of learning your new life in Christ. The gift to hear and obey what the Lord has said has been given to you. 

Receive and Grow.

-Debbie

1 Corinthians 6: 9-11

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new.

Bringeth and Doeth : Fruit equals action

Matthew 7: 15-23

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 

Let’s pray:

Father God, thank you for giving me the desire and ability to get to know you better. Father help me to see clearly what pleases you and what does not and to correct myself if I am out of line in my relationship with You. 

In Jesus name. Amen

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Love

Bridge of Happiness

© 2018 Debbie Turner Chavers

It is easy to be "in love" from a distance. "In love" love is fluffy, fragile, and full of self.
Yet "true love" needs to be experienced in the trenches of  daily life struggles.
The high and low moments of living where love stretches and covers.
"In love" elevates the emotions. "True love" elevates the beloved.

Love
~Debbie



Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.










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Learning

Choices

© 1999 Debbie Turner Chavers

Joshua 24:15

It began simply enough. A directive followed by a reply, " But I don't want to.."
There was not an argument, nor was there much else to say once the clear direction of a stated intention was made known.
But I don't want to..
The words had been stated emphatically, by one who knew their own mind.
A mind that is still growing, still in the process of learning the effect of decisions.
I had spent many hours of helping, of showing a clear way, of setting a disciplined example, and yet the age old struggle.

The one who was learning a life lesson, taught me something.

A clear course of action had been instituted and many encouragements given.
I had said, "You are not a quitter", "You CAN do this" " Nothing is ever accomplished if you don't try. Just try."

After all of my efforts and encouragement, I experienced a moment of clarity that was delivered with the emphatic reply of a four year old.
She stated succinctly, "But I don't want to", as she threw herself backwards in the chair..away from the goal in front of her.

Ah! I thought, "There it is!"

From a small child to the grave each individual is in the life changing process of choice.
As a child we are generally presented choices that are age appropriate. If a child's "want to" is not matured enough to agree, then there is wiggle room in the choosing.

But all choosers are not 4!

There are adults in our lives who have not matured in their chronological age and are still pushing past all established boundaries with emphatic life statements and life choices of "But I don't want to.."

If after our best efforts are met with " But I don't want to.." My first response personally is prayer and then action.
I have learned that no amount of "teaching" will ever be absorbed by an unwilling pupil.
I don't want to...means "I don't want to..

Gain your life back, take your time back, sow somewhere else.
The world is a huge field of opportunity.
Obviously the majority of us are not teachers by trade.
Yet, everyone is learning and teaching someone and something everyday.
Our lifestyles and our choices set examples and give a witness in this world of who we are and what we value.
So the next time you meet a brick wall of opposition...consider the role you are choosing. Pupil or Teacher?

~Debbie

Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.

Power Struggle

© 1999 Debbie Turner Chavers

1 Corinthians 6:12

Water-Man Series 

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Maturity Level

I love spending time with my children and my grand-daughters. The Lord often shows me Word parables as I interact in daily life. His wisdom magnified in the hearts of His children. We can learn much by loving observation as they mature physically and spiritually around us.

As my grand-daughter was helping me recently, I found myself directing her in a softer tone of voice.
As I spoke to her, I heard in my spirit "This is why the voice and knowledge we give concerning God's word is presented "age appropriately."
There are levels of maturity, spiritually and naturally.
Those that are mature in the things of God can chew the meat of the word by use.
Those newly born or that are at a toddler stage in their walk with God may still need the milk of God's word.
Be led by the Spirit of God in your speaking to others. Let your conversation be seasoned with the love and knowledge of God. We are all maturing.

~Debbie


Speak the truth in love..
Ephesians 4:15,16  But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
From whom the whole body filthy joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

1 Corinthians 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

Hebrews 5:13,14  For every one that useth milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.  But strong meat belongeth to them that are full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.





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