MORNING MANNA 1/23/20

January 23, 2020 By Pastor David Stone

“Rejoice alway” ( Phil. 4:4)
It is amazing how easily we dismiss this command as though it is impossible. Everyone is concerned about happiness, but few ever take any steps to secure it. What about you? Have you ever spent a morning examining all that the Bible has to say about happiness, gladness, joy, and rejoicing? You will be amazed by the large number of verses pertaining to the subject. Not only will you be impressed by the number of references to it, you will be enlightened as to what all is said about it. You will learn about the importance of it, the benefits from it, the cause for it, and the hindrances to it.

Sadly many try to excuse themselves for being unhappy. They are quick to give you a list of reasons as to why they are miserable. Rather than looking for reasons to rejoice they are intent on finding excuses to justify their unhappiness. In doing this they convince themselves that, considering the circumstances, it is impossible to be truly happy. They think of it as mere wishful thinking, rather than a glorious possibility. They are like the fellow who said he was planning for a nervous breakdown because he deserved it. We seem to have forgotten that we are to pray that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven. If heaven is a place of perpetual joy, should that not be what God desires for us while we’re here on earth?

I’m not writing this to tell you what the Bible says about this, but to tell you that the Bible tells you about it. And since what the Bible says is more important than what I say about the Bible, I encourage you to go directly to God’s Word and see for yourself what it says. If happiness is as important as you say it is, surely it would be time well spent if you set aside some time discovering what God says about the subject. I can give you no better advice than this—search the Scriptures! It will change your life! Start today. Put-off whatever you planned for the day and spend a few hours considering what God says about the nature of joy and the need to rejoice. I can’t think of a better way to spend a day. – HDS

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

MORNING MANNA 1/22/20

January 22, 2020 By Pastor David Stone

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” – 1 Pet. 3:15

This verse makes it obvious that our hope should be obvious – something that others notice. As believers we should be known for believing – for our faith and hope. Our hope should be on display for the world to see. It should be revealed to such an extent that others would inquire as to the reason for it, and we should be ready with a response.

So what do others see when they look at you, and make no mistake about it they are looking. Do they see you as a holy, happy, hopeful Christian or do they get a picture of doom and gloom? What is your life saying about your thoughts about God? It is an awful thing for a Christian to leave the impression that there is no hope, yet it happens – far too often. Too many folks act as though God is dead, helpless, or unconcerned. That is a sad indictment against those who act like that and then celebrate a risen Savior at Easter. No wonder the world is confused.

There should be something noticeably different about the followers of Christ and one of the things people need to see is an attitude of hope. In the face of trying circumstances they should see confidence, courage, and comfort. Peter speaks especially of persecution and suffering for the cause of Christ. As painful as that is it can also be profitable. It is then that we are presented with an opportunity to show others the difference that Christ can make in a person’s life. That creates an opportunity to tell others of Christ and how it is that we can be hopeful. We are to be prepared for those moments, to answer the questions raised by others. In other words, we are to do more than just be a good example, we are to give a good explanation. Others should see something so different, so unusual, so Christ- like that they want to know more. Are you ready? Do you have the answer? “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”( Matt. 5:16) – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346

MORNING MANNA 1/21/20

January 21, 2020 By Pastor David Stone

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” – Rom. 15:13

This has to be one of the most beautiful and beneficial verses in the Bible. Just about everyone has an interest in joy, peace, and hope. Sadly a large number of folks have concluded that these things aren’t possible. The Bible says otherwise! Our text speaks about being filled with joy and peace and abounding in hope. As someone said, “Joy looks upward, peace looks inward, hope looks forward”. That’s wonderful – it makes all of life look better.

Have you ever known someone who has given up all hope? Or maybe you are someone like that. It’s a pitiful picture and a painful position to be in. It is a place that no Christian need ever be. Even when we stagger beneath the weight of our heavy burdens and struggle with our difficulties we have reason to hope. Although our faith falters we have reason to believe that our hope can yet abound. It can do so because our “God is able to make all grace abound” ( 2 Cor. 9:8). Therefore “ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”.

The Spirit of God provides everything needed by the child of God to do the will of God. He who is filled with the Holy Spirit need not suffer any shortage of the graces that make him like the Son Of God. Think about it! The possibilities are endless. The potential is exciting. The peace is encouraging. Whoever you are, whatever has happened, and wherever you are in life, as a child of God in the will of God you have reason to hope again! – HDS

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

MORNING MANNA 1/20/20

January 20, 2020 By Pastor David Stone

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. – James 4:7

A well-known writer says that this verse means, “Say, ‘Yes,’ to God and, ‘No,’ to the devil. It is useless to try to resist the devil without first submitting to God. The devil is too strong for us. Victory begins with surrender—to God. But, on the other hand, we are to follow submission to God with resisting the devil. “The battle is the Lord’s,” but we are not machines, we must put our wills on God’s side and say, “No,” to the enemy. We fight with spiritual weapons, but we still fight, and there is not only passive submission but active resistance.

Some make the mistake of mere submission without a positive stand against the tempter. Others resist without submission, and the devil does not flee. It is a double-barreled admonition. It is a clear-cut call to “Yes” and “No.”

“Let your speech be Yea, yea; Nay, nay.” – Vance Havner

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

MORNING MANNA 1/19/20

January 19, 2020 By Pastor David Stone

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? – Romans 8:32

It is an old story of the ship passenger who lived on crackers and cheese all the way across the ocean only to learn that his meals were included in his ticket.

Our salvation includes more than pardon from sin, deliverance from hell and a ticket to heaven. It includes all that we shall need on our journey. Sin has been dealt with in the Son, but Jesus is not only our Saviour, He is our Sustenance and Supply. We are not to subsist on our own crackers and cheese. “All things are yours.” Indeed, the supreme thing is that God spared not His own Son but delivered Him up for us all. That is the message of Calvary. But God has also freely given us all things in the gift of His Son. Our assurance, sanctification, peace, joy, wisdom, all that we need for body, mind and spirit to do God’s will, a new body at the resurrection, eternal life in heaven, all this is “included in the ticket.”

What a “ticket,” bought at the purchase price of God’s own Son! Throw away your crackers and cheese! You have a right to eat in the Main Dining Room! – Vance Havner

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

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