Quiet Time

  Scripture: Mathew 18: 3 “Except ye be converted, and BECOME AS LITTLE CHILDREN” Matthew 18: 3 “ LET HIM BE AS THE YOUNGER…” Luke 22: 26 …so how can we know when someone is actually humble or proud? Jesus Christ the son of God came to the world to show us the way to humility, the truth about humility, and the life of humility.   The answer to pride is simple- be a child or be a servant!   Jesus said, “ …. Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child…” This is important because Jesus is telling us that a child is humble. I would not have thought of a child as being humble or having any virtues. I would have thought a child as being infantile, naïve, basic, or even stupid! But Jesus described the behavior of a child as humility. “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven “ Matthew 18: 4   Humility is the most important virtue for Christians because it is what m...

  Scripture : Proverbs 16: 5 In this series of our quiet time, we shall study seven reasons why a believer should humble themselves before the Lord and continually live with a disposition of humility in all that they do.  7. Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord because your pride will make you an abomination to God  “Everyone that is proud in heart IS AN ABOMINATION to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished”                                                                                                                                                 Proverbs 16: 5   God does not o...

  In this series of our quiet time, we shall study seven reasons why a believer should humble themselves before the Lord and continually live with a disposition of humility in all that they do. Scripture : Job 41: 1, 34 6. Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord because pride is essentially satanic and demonic  Scripture : Job 41: 1, 34 “Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? Or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down? Canst thou put an hook into his nose? … He beholdeth all high things: HE IS KING OVER ALL THE CHILDREN OF PRIDE.”   Job 41: 1, 34   All proud people have a king and that is Satan. Satan is the king of all the children of pride. You must decide to humble yourself so that Satan will not be your king and ruler. Once you walk in pride you live and walk under the rulership of Satan himself.   Pride is essentially demonic and satanic. Satan fell out of heaven through presumption, arrogance, and pride. In pride, he lifted himself u...

In this series of our quiet time, we shall study seven reasons why a believer should humble themselves before the Lord and continually live with a disposition of humility in all that they do.  5. Humble yourself because pride is the signal for your soon-to-come destruction, your fall, and your shame.  1.        Scripture : Proverbs 29: 23   “ A MAN’S PRIDE SHALL BRING HIM LOW: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit”                                                                              Proverbs 29:23 “PRIDE GOETH BEFORE DESTRUCTION, and a haughty spirit be...

  In this series of our quiet time, we shall study seven reasons why a believer should humble themselves before the Lord and continually live with a disposition of humility in all that they do.  4. Humble yourself so that you will be covered and protected 1.   Scripture: 1 Peter 5: 5         “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you subject to one another, and BE CLOTHED WITH HUMILITY: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble”                                                                  1 Peter 5:5 Humility is a spiritual covering. Humility is not just an attitude. Humility i...

  In this series of our quiet time, we shall study seven reasons why a believer should humble themselves before the Lord and continually live with a disposition of humility in all that they do.  3. Humble yourself because through that you will be lifted up to the next level in life. Scripture : James 4: 10        “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and HE SHALL LIFT YOU UP”                                                                                    James 4: 10   The next important reason for you to be humble is for promotion. Who...

  In this series of our quiet time, we shall study seven reasons why a believer should humble themselves before the Lord and continually live with a disposition of humility in all that they do.  2 . Humble yourself because God gives grace to humble people.  Scripture : James 4: 6   “ But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, BUT GIVETH GRACE UNTO THE HUMBLE” ”                                                                                   James 4: 6 Amazingly, God gives undeserved help to humble people. Grace is undeserved help and fav...

In this series of our quiet time, we shall study seven reasons why a believer should humble themselves before the Lord and continually live with a disposition of humility in all that they do.  Humble Yourself because God resists proud people Scripture : James 4: 6             “ But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD, but giveth grace unto the humble”                                                                                   James 4:6 Pride is so contrary to God and He has declared war on all who ar...

HUMBLE YOURSELF.  Scripture: James 4:10 Topic: HUMBLE YOURSELF . People define pride in many different ways. People may say you are proud because you are a quiet person. People may say you are proud because you are tall and confident. People may say you are proud because you drive a nice, shiny air-conditioned car. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4:10 So what really is pride? Does it matter whether you are humble or proud? Indeed it does matter! We must humble ourselves before the Lord. We must live in a way that God considers humble. The instruction is clear! Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and not in the sight of man. There is no point in practicing a brand of humility that God does not accept. Humility is a virtue defined and described by God himself. Human beings define humility in many different ways but God's definition of humility is what matters to us. Humility is so important that it is worth searching the length and br...

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:22-28 Topic: While You Wait, Keep Your Vows Hannah kept her vow. "But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the Lord, and there abide for ever.  And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the Lord establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him. And WHEN SHE HAD WEANED HIM, SHE TOOK HIM UP WITH HER, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the Lord in Shiloh: and the child was young.  And they slew a bullock, AND BROUGHT THECHILD TO ELI.  And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the Lord.  FOR THIS CHILD I PRAYED; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:  THEREFORE ALSO I HAVE LENT HIM TOTHE L...

Scripture:1 Samuel 1:11 While You Wait, Make a Vow! "AND SHE VOWED A VOW, and SAID, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto  thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head." 1 Samuel 1:11 Hannah was a woman with direction. She went a step further than many others would. She made a promise to God. If He were to give her a child she would give him back to the Lord. She promised to give away what was most precious to her, even before he was born.  Perhaps, God is waiting for you to make such a promise to Him. Can you make a vow and keep it? Credit: Excerpt From Daughter, While You Wait Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10 Topic: While You Wait, Use Your Spiritual Weapons "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore." 1 Samuel 1:10 In this verse, you see how Hannah lifted up her eyes to the Lord and prayed with strong cries and tears (Hebrews 5:7). She was a prayer warrior. Beloved, your weapons are not carnal; they are mighty through God. Perhaps you need a baby. Perhaps you need a husband. Do not resort to physical or human methods to get what you need. Many problems have spiritual roots and a daughter of destiny knows this! If you are seeking for a baby, it is good to find the appropriate medical care. But a person with direction knows that prayer is the solution. Keep praying, there is power in prayer. As you study the Bible, you will realize that many people received blessings and breakthroughs through prayer. "Therefore I say unto you, What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have ...

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:5,8 Topic: While You Wait, Notice God's Blessings Around You "But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the Lord had shut up her womb. Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? AM NOT I BETTER TOTHEE THAN TEN SONS?" 1 Samuel 1:5,8 Hannah's husband really loved her. The Bible tells us how he gave a worthy portion to her and describes his deep love for her. But Hannah did not notice her husband's love. Hannah wept and wept and did not notice that she had a good husband. A person with direction must learn to see beyond their problem. Some people are so taken up with the problems that they cannot see the goodness of God around them. Perhaps there is one fault with your husband or wife. Do not be so taken up with that fault that you don't see how God has blessed you. The grass always seems to be greener on the other side. At one point, Hannah...

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-7 Topic: While You Wait, Keep Going To Church And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the Lord, were there. And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions: But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the Lord had shut up her womb. And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the Lord had shut up her womb. And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.  1 Samuel 1:3-7 What does one do while waiting for a miracle? What should you do while you wait for God's answer? Hannah was the woman who kept going to church (Shiloh) in spite of her problems. Hannah is the one from whom we learn what to do while we wait for our miracle! People ...

Scripture: Psalm 139:14 Topic: Everyone Is Beautiful Everyone is beautiful. There is nobody who is not beautiful in one way or the other. "I will praise thee: for I am fearfully and wonderfully made..."                                                                                                                  Psalm 139:14 Everyone has some beauty about him or her. You should never think that you are not beautiful. God took time to design you, to create your nose just the way it is. Perhaps He made your ears small, and your lips as full as they are. God has not made you a disappointment or a disaster. He does not make such things. If you are short, being short is beautiful. If you are black, being black...

THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.  Scripture: John 16:13 Topic: Three things you should know about the voice of the Holy Spirit . We conclude this series on the voice of the Holy Spirit. The voice of the Holy Spirit is the most important voice that we need to hear in these times. Jesus said that He would send us the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Holy Spirit speaks the mind of God. ... for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13 3. The Voice of the Holy Spirit to your spirit is called the "inner witness".  The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit is in out hearts (spirit) crying "Abba Father", which is the cry of a child to his real father. By the voice of the Holy Spirit in your heart, you know that you are a real child of God. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth THE SPIRIT of His Son into your hearts, CRYING, Abba, Father. Galatians 4:6 Th...

THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.  Scripture: John 16:13 Topic: Three things you should know about the voice of the Holy Spirit . In this series we will look at the voice of the Holy Spirit. The voice of the Holy Spirit is the most important voice that we need to hear in these times. Jesus said that He would send us the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Holy Spirit speaks the mind of God. ... for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13 2. The Holy Spirit may choose to speak to your spirit, soul or body.  The Holy Spirt has a voice and the Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit speaks directly to your spirit, soul or body. When the Holy Spirit speaks to your mind, it will sound a little different from when He speaks to your physical body. Through the still small voice, the Holy Spirit will pierce through your spirit, soul or body.  Credits: Excerpts from The Art ...

THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.  Scripture: John 16:13 Topic: Three things you should know about the voice of the Holy Spirit . In this series we will look at the voice of the Holy Spirit. The voice of the Holy Spirit is the most important voice that we need to hear in these times. Jesus said that He would send us the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Holy Spirit speaks the mind of God. ... for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13 1. The voice of the Holy Spirit transmits God's current plan for you.  One of the cardinal duties of the Holy Spirit is to transmit God's mind to you. He will not speak of himself. Whatever He hears God say, He will relay it to you. The Holy Spirit will show you the things to come. God will tell you what to expect. If He does not tell you anything, then there is nothing unusual to expect. The Holy Spirit is on duty twenty-four hour...