“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” – 2 Cor. 10:5

Here’s the point – we are enabled to cope with and conquer the destructive forces working against us by filling our mind with thoughts of Christ.. It is only by “Looking unto Jesus” (Heb.12:2) that we are able to fulfill God’s calling in our lives. And to look unto Jesus we must look into the Word of God, which is called “the sword of the Spirit” ( Eph.6:17). That is the only thing that can protect us and provide what we need. We neglect it at our own peril. To be battle ready we must saturate our minds with God’s word. Failing to do that we are sure to lose. – HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346

When they [the council] heard this, they were furious and plotted to kill them [Peter and the apostles].- Acts 5:33 

Adrian Rodgers wrote: Suppose you’re on the battlefield and someone’s coming at you. You warn him, “Don’t come any further! I’ll shoot!” He answers, “I don’t believe in your gun. As a matter of fact, I don’t believe in guns at all.” That’s not going to change anything, is it? 

Likewise, the Bible is the Sword of the Spirit. Someone may say, “Well, I don’t believe the Bible.” But it will cut him anyway! The apostles preached the Scripture, and when the people heard it, they were cut to the heart. The Word cuts even an unbeliever. It’s a two-edged sword. It cuts to heal, or it cuts to judge. But it will cut—believe it or not.

Before going into battle, soldiers are dedicated to training in the use of their weapons. How foolish to go into battle without training! How familiar are you with your Sword?

God has given you a weapon for spiritual battles—the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. In the armor of God, it is the only offensive weapon—the rest are defensive. To have the victory God wants for you, recognize your Bible as a sharp sword for attacking the enemy’s strongholds. Every soldier spends a lot of time getting familiar with his weapon. Get trained in the Bible. Study it, practice it, use it daily. 

David Stone

Lakeway Baptist Church

Humble, Tx.

“ His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. ”-John 2:5

 “Whatsoever He saith.” We belong to Christ because He has redeemed us. He is our only Lord and Master.

“Whatsoever He saith.” We may not choose some of His commands for obedience and some for neglect, inattention, or rejection. We are not to do the pleasant things He bids us to do, and leave undone the things that are not according to our own taste and feeling. We are to do even the things that cost pain and personal sacrifice. It was thus that Jesus Himself did the will of His Father. That will took Him to His cross; but He did not shrink from accepting it when He saw the way growing dark before Him, or when He felt the thorns under His feet and the burdens increasing unto crushing weight upon His shoulders. If we would walk in His steps our obedience must be complete. 

“Whatsoever he saith.” But how can we know what He saith? We cannot hear His voice as the servants at the wedding heard it. He speaks now in His Word, and the reverent heart may always hear what He says, as the sacred pages are prayerfully pondered. He speaks in the conscience that is kept tender by loyal obeying; He speaks in the providence that brings duty to our hand. There never is any real uncertainty as to what He says, if we are truly intent on knowing His will.

“Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it!” It is the doing that is important. We should never ask questions nor make suggestions when Jesus has spoken; the one thing for us is obedience. We should never ask what the consequences may be, what it may cost us; we are simply to obey. Christ knows why He wants us to do the thing, and that should be reason enough for us.- J R Miller

David Stone

Lakeway Baptist Church

Humble, Tx.

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Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world– Acts 15:18

Perhaps you have known, even recently, the unsettling and sorrowful experience of receiving a phone call, or a doctor’s report, or an employer’s notice that delivered unexpected and tragic news — “You have cancer.” “We’re letting you go.” “Your loved one has been in an accident.” No matter what form these moments take in our particular situation, they always remind us of our personal frailty and inability to control the details of our lives.

The great consolation from God’s Word, however, is that God never has such moments. He is never surprised by calamity that befalls us, He is never taken back by sudden tragedy, His plans are never disrupted by the unexpected. In short, He is never at a loss for a solution to any problem…or for the power to implement it… or for the wisdom to make sure it is the right solution.

Beloved, in your moments of overwhelming pain, or grief, or disappointment, flee to the God Who is never disappointed or surprised, but is touched by the feelings of your infirmities. Rush to Him, rest in Him, believe on Him. (Baptist Bible Hour)

David Stone

Lakeway Baptist Church

Humble, Tx.