We were created for Gods pleasure Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Faith pleases God Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 11:6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
HOW DO WE GET FAITH TO PLEASE GOD Romans 10:17 So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
The Flesh cannot please God Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 8:10 And if Christ [be] in you, the body [is] dead because of sin; but the Spirit [is] life because of righteousness. 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Please God and be blessed WITH SUPER ABUNDANCE I Thessalonians 4:1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort [you] by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more. (abound = super abundance)
The Father was pleased with Jesus Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Preaching pleases God I Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
Praise pleases God Hebrews 13:13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. 13:14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name. 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Your walk pleases God Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Obedience is pleasing to God again I John 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Fear of the Lord pleases God
Psalms 147:11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
God is pleased with us Psalms 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Prosperity pleases God Psalms 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. Prosperity = shalome Peace and health fo his servants
One of the most familiar of all Bible verses is John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." And the amazing thing about this verse is that God has loved the world.
Do you know what the world is? Yes, it is planet earth spinning through space. And it is all the people on planet earth. But if you stop there, you miss the point.
You see, the world is a spiritual kingdom which is contrary to God. I John 2:15-16 warns, "Do not love the world. . . . For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father." Yes, the world and what it contains is contrary to God, it is hostile toward God. And so James 4:4 urges, "Whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." Imagine, according to the Bible, the world is the enemy of God.
This is what makes John 3:16 so amazing, so powerful. God has loved His enemy, the world which has rejected Him, rebelled against Him and spurned Him. God loved the world so much that He sent His Son into enemy territory to reclaim hostile people like you and me. This is God's love.
But also, John 3:16 tells you how to respond to God's love. It says God "gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." Do you embrace God's love? Do you trust in Jesus Christ?
It pleases God when you can show His Love to those who hate you
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Posted by: Sulten
Thought this a good lesson to read. Sending it up on the board again.
Posted by: Sulten
I just appreciate so many of Pastor Jerry's lessons. I have not read them all but like to go there when there is something I have on my mind to look for inspiration. There is just so much there that can speak to those who may think they stumble onto this website as if by accident. I really liked the last words of this lesson: "It pleases God when you can show His love to those who hate you." Sometimes I think that our problems just seem so complex and our entanglements with one another. We wonder how we will find our way through or the answers. The Lord so often simplifies those complicated issues with simple answers like that. I once heard someone say, "if you are struggling to forgive someone for something, do something for that person. Maybe some little thoughtful gesture or act of kindness. Whether you think they deserve it or not. It may not change that person. But it will change you!" I have tried that myself and know it is a true principle. There is also another thing that helps release pain and anger from ones heart. That is not to gossip about that person. Even to say things that may be true. It only incites bitterness to go further. It becomes a burden and a cycle that you cannot find your way out of yourself. Not without the Lord's help and doing things in His way. The miracle of forgiveness is when he removes that burden from your heart and soul and replaces it with peace and love. Then you will begin to see things in a new or clearer light. Find solutions that you might not have seen before. Have greater understanding for the person who has injured you. Of course some situations need tough love answers to. But I truly believe that if you will unburden yourself with any anger or bitterness towards another you will see clearer the answers to your problems and be more in line to receive His blessings of grace on your situation.
Posted by: Chimbamu
Thank you, this is a wonderful lesson.
Posted by: JG
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Originally Posted by Chimbamu
Thank you, this is a wonderful lesson.
You are so welcome my friend.
I am so glad you found the lesson.
