GOD'S PROMISES - FAITH NOT FEAR

You may be asking God for a new job. You are ready to move on from your present job. You are tired of the type of work you are doing and the unfair treatment that you receive on your job. You want to move into a different profession because you feel stuck in your current job and cannot move up.

You want what God has for you and you want to make sure you are moving in His perfect timing. As much as you are ready to move on you don't want to move at the wrong time or for the wrong position.

After constant prayer and interviewing, you are hired for a position that seems like the answer to your prayers. You are excited, you give your current job the proper notice and now you are just waiting to begin the new job. 

Now comes the hard part. Suddenly fear creeps in, "what if something goes wrong", "what if I am making a mistake", etc., etc., etc.

God does not want you to live in fear. Even though some moves that we make can be scary, God wants us to walk in faith and trust and believe that He will help us through all of those scary times. As long as we are willing to live according to God's will for our lives, He will give us the faith to see us through all our fears.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Which two books of the New Testament did Luke write?

2.  What was Luke's occupation?

3.  Which famous missionary did Luke travel and teach with?

4.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) visit of Gabriel to Mary (The Annunciation); b) visit of the wise men; c) the turning of water to wine; d) raising Lazarus from the dead

5.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) the woman at the well; b) visit of Nicodemus; c) visit of the shepherds to baby Jesus; d) Jesus' ascension

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Luke & The Acts

2.  Physician

3.  Paul

4.  Visit of Gabriel to Mary (The Annunciation)

5.  Visit of the shepherds to baby Jesus

GOD'S PROMISES - SOUNDING BOARD

It can be very difficult to be a sounding board to someone who is having problems and needs to vent. 

People who are going through difficult situations have a tendency to go on and on about it. It seems as though they have a one track mind and that is all that they can talk about.

You love the person and if you could you would change their situation with a snap of your fingers, but unfortunately there is nothing you can do to help them.

Pray and ask God to help you be that patient person that can lend an ear to listen as they vent. Sometimes it just helps them to know that someone who loves them will let them get their frustrations off their chest. Also, ask God to give you the right words of advice to offer that may help them through their difficulties. 

Bible Trivia Questions

For each number, which of these events occured first?

1.  a) David is born; b) Jacob is born; c) Isaac is born; d) Abraham is born

2.  a) David slays Goliath; b) Daniel is thrown in the lions' den; c) King Nebuchadnezzar tries to kill Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; d) Cain murders Abel

3.  a) David marries Michal; b) David commits adultery; c) David kills Goliath; d) David mourns over the death of his son, Absalom

4.  a) Joseph is imprisoned; b) Joseph is taken to Egypt; c) Joseph receives prophetic dreams; d) Joseph becomes second to Pharaoh

5. a) David becomes king; b)Uzziah becomes king; c) Solomon becomes king; d) Jeroboam becomes king

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Abraham is born

2.  Cain murders Abel

3.  David kills Goliath

4.  Joseph receives prophetic dreams

5.  David becomes king