He repeatedly declares in His Word, as Jeremiah put it, Ah Lord God! Amen. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. God's omniscience includes all things which will actually occur, as well as all things which could possibly occur. I believe and declare that I am a born again Child of God. The Lord is my Light and my Salvationwhom shall I fear or dread? Blessed week to all ." Dianah Kamande Hsc on Instagram: "When evil times prevail, take care and preserve the serenity of your heart. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you . Saint Martin He didnt live to see the thrones of kingdoms overthrown. Comoros It is more difficult to trust when the enemy is raging and the heathen imagine vain things regarding your God. Angola Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. Canada Ukraine The passage reveals the role of God's people as the salt of the earth ( Matt. A correction notice in a local Oregon newspaper read, The title of a First Christian Church program in last weeks paper was written as Our God Resigns. The actual title is Our God Reigns (Readers Digest, [9/93], p. 53). Ecuador Jersey Watch your heart grow with Gods Word and gain spiritual strength. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not . Translating the phrase without it gives it a completely different connotation: "the gates of hell will not withstand it.". Sweden Donation to the Serbia Gods sovereign, eternal choice lies behind the temporal choices of men. Sao Tome and Principe South Africa And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. The Jews who returned seemed more concerned with their own comfort and prosperity than with the things of God. Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments or to claim or count anything as coming from us, but our power and ability and sufficiency are from God. Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built! Be sober-minded; be watchful. All my sins are forgiven and washed by the Blood of Jesus. And he is the head of the body, the church. Brazil I provide practical ways to realize the beliefs that Christians should . Our text does not contain any conditions. As He declares through Isaiah: The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand (14:24). British Virgin Islands Somehow, Zerubbabel was supposed to govern in this bleak situation. Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years. The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. The actual title is 'Our God Reigns'" ( Reader's Digest, [9/93], p. 53). This is an attitudewhich is the completely opposite of the victim mentality that is promoted in oursociety today. As Luke records of Jesus on the Emmaus Road after His resurrection, beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures (Luke 24:27). So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail. He brings to pass all things that we desire to have brought to pass. You see, before your victory shows on the outside, you'd need to win first in the spirit. In time, as you obey the call first to follow, your destiny will unfold before you. For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Yet the contest proceeds.". Occasional Announcements Only, The Ministry of the Watchman International Gambia Satan has the power of death, and he will always use that power to try to destroy the church of Christ. Gods message to Zerubbabel was that even though the most powerful kingdoms on earth would shake and fall, he need not fear because he is Gods chosen one, as precious in Gods sight as a signet ring was to a king. Moldova Z. Then we know that He only opens His ears to His will. T Many believers, because the Word has not prevailed over them, live in defeat in every area of their life. Guyana As they preached and practiced what they had learned from the Masters lips, the Word of God increased. * All scriptures are quoted from the King James Version of the Bible *, Posted in Deliverance, God's Word, Growth, Strength | Tags: God's Word, Growth, I can do, Philippians 4:13, prevail, strength, success. Vanuatu To joy. Now C With Godas your partner, you will prevail! I agree that Zerubbabel willingly cooperated with Gods plan; but the reason he cooperated with Gods plan was that God chose him to do so. Trust in God means that you have confidence in Him. Indonesia Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. French Southern Territories As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word. The walls of Jerusalem were still torn down, leaving the city vulnerable. The truth is alive and powerful, the truth doesn't need anyone to back it up, the truth will always prove itself to be true whether men believe it or not. Taiwan Change). Jesus prophesies to His disciples that they will be hated of all men for His sake. Q We are sometimes both loved and hated. Many Christians live as if their God resigned, not as if He truly reigns as the Sovereign of the universe. Gibraltar If you are in need of healing, there is good news! Why? As you know, there are many Christians today who effectively deny Gods sovereignty over mans will. Since mankind is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), then, the thinking goes, we, like God, can speak and make things happen. It is the same in the matter of salvation. Latvia Because I live, you also will live" ( John 14:19 ). Vietnam Tajikistan Northern Mariana Islands Croatia Remember, healing is the childrens bread. With the help of two Hebrew scholars, I learned that one of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is "let God prevail.". The Lord is gathering those who will choose to let God be the most important influence in their lives. 16 We may make our plans, but God has the last word. Whatever He says has an automatic happening quality upon it. The Lord never hides His will from us. Vatican Change your spiritual diet ASAP. 21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. Not one of God's good promises has ever failed, not before the time of Joshua, not after, and not now. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John. 20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. His word prevails because of the eternal quality inherent in it. Zerubbabel easily could have said, But, Lord, we Jews who have returned to the land are few in number. Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord. Gods Word can teach anyonehow to develop this prevailing attitude in life! Western Sahara Bahamas Jordan With some, it may be challenges to our physical or emotional health. And he had to get on with the task of governing this people, which God had called him to do. 3:4, 8-9). And I will shake all the nations . Haggai 2:21 & 22 obviously refer to the same shaking, which God said would take place in a little while. Although there may have been some partial fulfillments of that shaking of the nations when Persia, Greece, and Rome were overthrown, the final fulfillment is still future in our day! I would like to take you, Zerubbabel, if youre willing, and make you My signet ring. He has made everything beautiful in its time. God does not say, I hope to be able to shake the heavens and the earth, but it depends on how men respond with their free will! I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry. And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Paraguay The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, The people of Israel shall camp each by his own standard, with the banners of their fathers' houses. All afflictions will come to an end if we hold fast to the word of God and allow it to prevail. United States Minor Outlying Islands Mali June 18: Deuteronomy 23, Psalms 112-113, Isaiah 50, Revelation 20 Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. The doctrine of Gods choosing us should comfort, encourage, and strengthen us when we face hard times! 22:24). Kiribati France Were surrounded by hostile and powerful nations and were subject to the most powerful kingdom on the face of the earth. From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. Ecclesiastes 7:13-14 HCSB Consider the work of God, for who can straighten out what He has made crooked? His word and His will automatically agree. Turkey He has not resigned. Although there are several legends about what happened after this, the Bible is silent. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders. Clearly Gods idea of a little while does not coincide with our idea of a little while! It is easy to trust when the enemy seems to be not so near. Mozambique The truth shall prevail here on earth and shall also prevail in heaven, yes, even the truth shall prevail inside your body, soul and spirit because it is the truth. sermon | 75 views, 1 likes, 1 loves, 15 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Arlington Road Church of Christ: SERMON: APRIL 9, 2023 BIBLE STUDY Norway : 1 Peter 1:23. Uganda Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. Kenya For they are demonic spirits, performing signs, who go abroad to the kings of the whole world, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. He will then bring to pass the things that you desire. Proverbs 21:1 HCSB A king's heart is like streams of water in the Lord's hand: He directs it wherever He chooses. In each case, the "open door" represents an opportunity for ministry. You have great confidence in Him. Kuwait The Word of God is not only a part of Himits who He is! For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things were created through him and for him. Colombia A Psalm of David. Because these prophecies were not fulfilled in Haggais day, liberal Bible scholars make comments like these: The nations did not press into the Second Temple of the prophet, here anticipated; the kingdoms of the world were not overthrown, the messianic age did not at once begin, and the governor Zerubbabel held no honourable place in it ideals which, in the sense in which they were spoken, remain unfulfilled (S. R. Driver, cited by Wolff, p. 79). Barbara Williams, President of the Ministry of the Watchman International. Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Cyprus The Word of God will prevail over sin, sickness, disease and death. TreasureImagePublishing.com. KJV, DARBY, NASB, ASV, LEB, WEB Verse Concepts Gen 7:19 Tools And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. W Patient endurance prevails in every situation. It implies success or triumph. Acts 6:7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. The love of God in your heart takes you out of the realm of weakness and failure. Seeds grow. Samoa Lesson 4: God Will Prevail (Haggai 2:20-23) A correction notice in a local Oregon newspaper read, "The title of a First Christian Church program in last week's paper was written as 'Our God Resigns.'. [Zerubbabel] is a type of Christ, the true servant of God and Gods signet ring. 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