In His Presence Radio

 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. I Timothy 2: 1-4 NIVGod requires that we pray for those in government. They need direction and insight that only the Lord can provide.

Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, I Timothy 1:18 Paul encourages Timothy to remember the words that were spoken over him so that he might be able to gain strength for the current battle.  We should do the same.

 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer  or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.  I Timothy 1:3-4 NIV.  Paul needed to go on to Macedonia but Timothy was to stay in Ephesis  and teach truth when truth might not have been what the people wanted to hear.

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. II Thessalonians 3:3-5

 Rejoice always,  pray continually,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  I Thessalonians 5: 16-18Paul encourages us to keep an attitude of prayer and rejoice at all time.When we put our trust in God we can know that our joy is safe with him because he is creating a better tomorrow.  We can have joy even on dark days.

Paul understood that the Thessalonian Church loved God and wanted to live for Him.  Having made that decision, he instructs them in how holy living looks when it comes to their sexuality.

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 NIVThe United States must  honor God and as the nation turns to God, He will honor and bless the nation.

We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 1:2-3 The apostle Paul, as was his custom, sent words of encouragement to the young church.  He was concerned  about them and wanted to not only teach but also to encourage them along the way.  We must remember to do the same. 

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 1 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.( Colossians 3:5;7-10)Christ brings a wonderful change in our lives.

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Col2:2-3 (NIV)Paul provided the encouragement every person needs in their Christian walk.

I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:25-27The hope of glory is within each believer..It is Christ who lived as a man on this earth, died and rose again and now gives hope to each believer It is hope fulfilled in his coming, hope ever present in our lives through his indwelling and hope for a future secure with him in heaven.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19All that we need in this moment is in Christ. Have faith and rest in Him. Our faith opens the door to having our needs met.

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrew 6:10.God does not forget his people. He is always there and He cares for His people

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrew 4:12The Word of God is a guidebook for Christians. It is a two-edged sword and nothing is hid.

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2;1We must not only hear with our ears, we must also listen and obey the Words of the scripture.

Episode 127In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed.But you remain the same, and your years will never end.hebrew 1:10-12.The Lord our God is sure and dependable. He never changes.

Episode 126Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ—I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in my chains, who once was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable to you and to me. Philemon 1: 8-11 (NIV).Paul used his influence to urge Philemon to accept Onesimus a runaway slave as a brother and a friend.

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, Philemon 1:4 Under House arrest Paul was not able to travel and speak person to person but he was able to send letters and he was able to pray for his friends. Prayers always make a difference.

Episode 124Health for the Whole ManGod wants us to care for the whole person body, mind and spirit.May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together - spirit, soul, and body - and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 5:23 (Message Bible)

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Acts 1:9We look up but we also look forward to continue the work of the Lord.