TODO ES DE DIOS

Leon FontaineEntregate

No vivan ya según los criterios del tiempo presente; al contrario, cambien su manera de pensar para que así cambie su manera de vivir y lleguen a conocer la voluntad de Dios, es decir, lo que es bueno, lo que le es grato, lo que es perfecto. Romanos 12:2 (DHH)  Ser generoso tiene muchos beneficios. Nos impide convertirnos en materialistas y egoístas. También nos asegura respeto, se gana confianza y se construye una buena reputación con los demás. Como Jesús nos dice, es mejor dar que recibir (Hechos 20:35) porque saber que hemos satisfecho las necesidades de alguien es muy gratificante, ya sea que eso implique dinero o no.  La ciencia prueba que la generosidad es gratificante. Los investigadores del Instituto Nacional de Trastornos Neurológicos …

HOW TO WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION

Leon FontaineDevoted

Continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling…  Philippians 2:12 (AMP)  Yesterday we saw how your spirit was made new the instant you believed on Jesus. But your soul—in other words, your mind, will and emotions—still has all your old programming. The gift of salvation has to impact your deepest beliefs, otherwise you will remain conformed to the world’s way of thinking and living.  I’ve seen Christians who served God for decades, but somewhere along the way, they neglected to stay in the Word—and the results were devastating. They were more easily tempted, distracted and defeated because they were not being led by God’s Spirit. They slid back into the old …

SAVED AND TRANSFORMED

Leon FontaineDevoted

And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes]…  Romans 12:2 (AMP)  Many Christians wonder, “If I’m saved, why do I still struggle with certain thoughts or behaviours?”  First of all, you need to understand that you are a three-part being. You are a spirit, you have a soul and you live in a body.  What many people don’t realize is that there’s a difference between “spirit salvation” and “soul salvation.” When you gave your life to Christ, your spirit instantly became a brand-new creation and came alive with the presence of God. You’re saved and going to Heaven one day!  But …

BIENAVENTURADOS Y GENEROSOS

Leon FontaineEntregate

… voy a bendecirte y hacerte famoso, y serás una bendición para otros. Génesis 12:2 (DHH)  Usted es bendecido. Según las estimaciones realizadas por el Banco Mundial en 2002, tener un ingreso por debajo del promedio en América del Norte todavía significa que usted está en mejores condiciones que dos tercios de la población mundial. Incluso si todo lo que posee vale solo $ 2.200, es más rico que la mitad del mundo.  Independientemente de nuestras luchas cotidianas e incluso tiempos de crisis, tenemos mucho que agradecer. Dios nos ha bendecido a cada uno de nosotros de diversas maneras, y por la misma razón, Él bendijo a Abraham: para ser una bendición (Génesis 12:1-3). En 2 Corintios 9:11 (DHH), Pablo dijo: “Así tendrán ustedes toda …

YOUR TWO PURPOSES

Leon FontaineDevoted

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father.”  John 14:9 (NKJV)  God created you for two reasons: to be like Him and to be close to Him!  Genesis 1:26 says He created you in His own image, which is a stunning statement. But that begs the question, what is God like?   To get an accurate look at who God is, you need to go to the Word. Jesus said that seeing Him was the same as seeing the Father. So read the Gospels and follow Jesus from street to street. Pay attention to how He treated people, how He spoke and how He carried Himself—and you’ll get a picture of …