Keith's Podcast

God's Word as His Living Spirit, speaks to us in living Word. We must first listen and not be hearers only. The only requirement following our listening is to act upon that knowledge - you must also do that in what He says. Knowledge requires obedient action!

These are three great lessons of healing the much dreaded disease of leprosy. Not only does this show the great healing power of God over leprosy, but it also demonstrates the power over sin God's mercy of forgiveness can provide. As unclean as sin can be for all of us, Jesus Christ has the healing touch!

Forgiveness is difficult for any of us when it comes to being hurt by someone. It is also difficult to teach and learn to forgive, but we can see the finest example of forgiveness when we look at Jesus' actions - "Father, forgive them..."

In scripture, there are literally more than a hundred names and descriptions used to reference Christ Jesus. But whatever name or description you use to describe the Savior of mankind, know that it would be difficult to encompass all the varieties of strength, power, understanding, and peace that are available through Him to God our Father.

It's easy to understand that God knows us and certainly knows what troubles us. Afterall, He created us. What would God tell us about ourselves after examining our heart? Here's how you can examine your heart and make it worthy for God.

While not exactly a concern for the temperature outside, it is a question that concerns the work and faith of the church. It goes on to reflect each Christian's work and faith, also. God requires that we be on fire for His word and message to us!

Admittedly, forgiveness is a concept much easier to teach and explain than it is to practice. But nothing could demonstrate a christian's true compassion other than to forgive others of wrong committed to one another. Jesus' teaching is less about the counted acts of forgiveness and more about the continual condition of forgiveness that is shown in your life beginning with your heart. The highest example we have is Jesus Christ's heart as He hung on the cross providing forgiveness for all of us.

During this month of thankfulness, we see many reasons to be thankful every day. From the Bible, we also see the source of our thankfulness and the reasons to be so thankful. The Words of God instructs our lives and provides the pathway to salvation.

Perhaps, our thankfulness needs to begin with the expression for which we have the ability to be thankful for a way to be forgiven of our sin - the true resurrection of our Savior. That conquest over death provides a way to eternal life that our thankfulness will always prove inadequate. Giving our life sacrificially to Him, though, enables His ever-present grace in our life.

So many important aspects of our lives here on Earth are centered around the development of family and the family unit. True to that God-given design is the family of God and the construct of His church. Do we uphold the loving relationship as we should in the church as the bride of Christ? The family depends on it!

The apostle Paul typically began his letters mindful of who he was writing to and telling them of his thanks to God for every remembrance of them. Paul demonstrates the purpose of having family in his heart with a compassion that is centrally focused on the good of that family. That family is found in the church and that fellowship rang from his heart.

Our eternal God provides a refuge for us, safely encompassed by the everlasting arms if His Son and our Savior. These are arms of loving strength and compassion yielding the only saving grace that can be found, waiting on our weak arms to join His.

Final responsibility for our thoughts and actions belongs only to ourselves. No matter how much it seems we want to blame it on something else, you are ultimately responsible. This includes the final outcome of your destiny for eternity. No one is responsible and no one else can do it for you. Fortunately, the Bible tells us how it can be done and who has already done the 'heavy lifting.'

Just as God equipped Moses for the adversity he was about to face, God has equipped each of us with the tools and strength that we must have to face our adversities. But adversity is not a time to make excuses for failure, but contains the moment to strike with what God provides, if we but only choose it!

In the life that God gives us, there isn't a promise of how long it will be, where it will occur, or how good it will seem to you. There is a promise of the life hereafter and what you do with this life will affect that life hereafter. We are taught to be accountable for this life and use it as God has instructed. Always seek God first.

Truly a tragic consideration when the continuity of a faith is lost to a generation. The danger exists that it may never return to generations that follow. We must maintain the courage of bringing up each generation in the Lord.

Throughout life, we will face choices and many decisions will be made. Which of those choices are informed and wise choices that we can actually live with? Or will some of those choices influence an unwanted outcome for ourselves and others?

Wise words for us all when it comes to our faith. We must seize every opportunity to fulfill God's will for us and act upon His commands to reach the eternal salvation promised to us. Today is the day!

A question you may have heard before and some others similar such as knowing where the keys are or how to find the keys. And in this context, they are just as appropriate, except these are the keys to God's kingdom. They are available to all, and they will open the door, but the question becomes, will you go in?

The psalmist, David, expresses very well the extent of our need for a merciful and powerful God. He is a God that satisfies that need with overwhelming blessing. Where do you turn when your soul longs and desires the fulfillment of its search for the only one and true God?

Jesus' life and His teachings never demonstrated a contentment with only being 'good enough.' The christian life needs to be described as a life of commitment, going beyond what is only expected. When there is no faith, there is no commitment, and when there is no commitment to faith, there is no faith.

Truly, this can be a challenging question for certain occasions, and the response can be so revealing. This is a standing question from our Lord and Savior that demands a response of action and obedience. What kind of love do you posess for God and our Savior?

Examining the life story of Joseph, son of Jacob, reveals how God works great good through adversity. Even when man's evil intent is set to do harm, ultimately the man whose heart is with God turns that evil to good that affects many.

Praise God for the pathway to renewal. God has given us the opportunity to become renewed through the sacrifice and resurrection of His Son. Through forgiveness, we can purify our souls and remain refreshed continually as we walk with Him.

In your desire to put on a life in Christ, have you a heart that is willing to accept the will of God? Have you prepared a heart that is receptive, clean, and pure, to house the Spirit of God and work in His kingdom?

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