Month: March 2024

Bible Verse of The Day – 3-20-24

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

God tells us that we should not lean on our own understanding.

Why?

He has given us a brain. He has given us the ability to think and to reason.

Why then should we not lean (rely) on our own understanding?

It is important for us to understand that there are some things that are beyond our reasoning and our human understanding.

God’s ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.

Isaiah 55:9 (NKJV) 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.

He wants us to think and reason, but He also wants us to rely on the Holy Spirit when making choices and decisions.

Human emotions are like a rollercoaster. They can cause us to make rash decisions that cost us dearly.

Situations we face can cause us to become fearful. Fear will have us running frantically, looking for a solution to our problem when God wants us to run to Him.

He holds the answer to every problem that we will ever face in our lifetime.

Some answers will be simple. Some will be a bit more complicated. And others will defy human logic.

Hence, going to God instead of always trying to figure things out based on our own understanding.

This is a learning process. In fact, it is a lifelong learning process. It has no end.

But over time, it will become less difficult for us to “get it” and we will begin going to God first, instead of waiting until we have been backed into a corner.

And when we do get it, our lives will become less stressful. And fear will dissipate as we learn to look to Him for our help and our understanding.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of the Day – 3-19-24

Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

What part of these verses caught my attention today? “Learn from Me”.

It’s so important that we learn from Jesus. The whole Bible was written so we could learn, grow and live an abundant life in Him!

Everything we need to know is in there. And if we learn the right way of doing things, we won’t be heavy laden, for His yoke is easy.

The hard part is “unlearning” those things we’ve been taught that are incorrect and have been habitual for most of our lives.

It’s not easy starving old habits and changing up our routines. Our flesh loves both and most times will fight tooth and nail for them to remain.

If we want rest, though, we must stick to and follow His plan.

First, go to Him.

He says, come to Me. Not to your family, not your best friend, not your neighbor, or even those closest to us. But to Him.

Second, follow Him and learn from Him. His word will teach us everything we need to know.

Third, enter His rest. As we obey Him, the heavy burden will be lifted.

The Lord is good! Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-18-24

2 Corinthians 1:8-9 (NLT) 8 We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. 9 In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.

One of the things that stands out about these verses is the desperation that Paul expressed in his situation while in Asia.

He and his companions fully expected that they would not make it out alive; that they would die.

The most important aspect of this is what Paul said after this; as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God.

This is a massive truth that we all need to get embedded in us.

Desperate situations force us to rely on God and trust Him more.

Effortless living makes us soft and faithless. We have no need for God.

Times of trials and tribulations squeeze us.

Distress pushes us toward the One who is our source of rescue; our light in the darkness.

Oh, how we hate trials.

But what we learn from walking through those trials is invaluable.

And if someone with the spiritual stature of the Apostle Paul is willing to admit this, then we should take note!

Let us trust in God who delivers us. And let us cast our doubts aside.

He alone is our Hope.

Psalm 40:1-2 (NKJV) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps.

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Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-17-24 – Lean On Me

Please click to watch the video nowGreetings in the wonderful name of Jesus! 

King David said that God is an ever present help in times of trouble. 

On that note, we have published a new video today. And in that video, Lean On Me, we teach about learning to lean on God for wisdom, understanding and protection in our everyday lives. 

We hope this new video will reassure you and give you hope as you face the challenges of daily life, or any trial you may be walking through at this time. 

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We love you all immensely! 

Enjoy your day and be sure to hug those you love. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-16-24

Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

What fruit are we eating today?

Whatever it is, it comes from our words.

Life and death, good and bad things, come to our situation by the fruit of our mouth.

What are we speaking today?

What are our words bringing us? Goodness, health and blessings? Or sickness, struggles and death?

Is our fruit made up of backbiting, gossiping, and lying? Or is it made up of kindness, patience, gentleness, and love?

Remember, our tongue has the power to bring life or death.

Beware of what we are saying. It is important, and can bring destruction or blessings.

Some of our struggles come by nothing we have done personally. But some may come because of the way we think, and speak.

We need to be accountable for our words and actions. Let us examine ourselves today. We need to be mindful of what we are saying; the words we speak.

James 3:9-10 (NKJV) 9 With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

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Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-15-24

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

This is one of the most frequently quoted verses in the entirety of the New Testament.

It gives us great hope and encouragement!

Today we will take a closer look and break it down a bit, so we get a better understanding of what it truly means to us, as believers.

Based on what this verse says, we know that God has not given us a spirit of fear.

And if we were to look more closely at the definition of fear, we would realize that He did not create us to be timid, to shrink back, to be cowardly, or unwilling to fight spiritual battles as a soldier of God.

In the natural realm, we may be all these things; fearful, timid, etc. But it is not because of Him. It is because we allow our flesh and our emotions to take precedence over the Holy Spirit.

We have allowed our natural man to lead and dominate over our spirit man.

God’s word tells us that if we allow Him to lead, we will walk out our destiny and act according to His word, displaying courage, boldness and strength.

Take note of what His word says He has given us; a spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

What does that mean?

It means He wants us and has equipped us to live by a spirit of love, self-discipline, self-control and a well-balanced mind.

If we look more closely, we will understand that He did not create us to be scattered and chaotic, or to lack what we need to be balanced in our conduct, changing with the winds, afraid to stand for our faith.

Fear comes from one source; the enemy of our souls. But God has equipped us to be able to defeat the enemy’s tactics and live our lives above them.

The question is, will we?

Will we give God the preeminence in our lives that He deserves, allowing Him to transform us into who He wants us to be, walking in strength, courage, and boldness?

Only we can make that choice.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-14-24

Proverbs 14:14 (NKJV) 14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.

Oh boy, this scripture nails it.

When we want to do our own thing vs. what God wants us to do, it can be a real fight.

We think what we want to do is the answer for us, but, most times our own ways are wrong and harmful to us.

Doing things the way the world does them is usually what causes us to backslide.

Why? Because the world is usually trying to satisfy and please the flesh and its desires.

But God’s word tells us to crucify the flesh, not please it.

Galatians 5:24 (NKJV) 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

If we follow His direction, we will be satisfied!

If we choose to follow God, He will provide the way.

He has the right path for us, and He doesn’t mind sharing the insight if we are serious in wanting to know.

Do we want to be satisfied?

Then we need to turn from our sin, be remorseful. Be disciplined, and focus on doing what is right in the eyes of God.

Ezekiel 18:21 (NKJV) 21 “But if a wicked man turns from all his sins which he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is lawful and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die.

A good man will be satisfied from above. God is faithful!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-13-24

Job 1:6 (NKJV) 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.

This verse should be of interest to every child of God.

Why?

Because it gives us a glimpse of some of the things that go on in the spiritual realm, behind the scenes.

This is another piece of proof that what we see playing out on the earth is merely a piece of a battle that is being waged and fought beyond what our eyes can see.

Despite not showing an actual battle scene playing out, this verse shows some of the events that take place in the heavens.

It is proof of spiritual warfare and strategies being played out.

There is a good reason why the Bible tells us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, hosts of wickedness in heavenly places, etc.

Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV) 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

For everything we see happening in the natural world, there are many other things that we cannot see happening. They are being played out in a world that is imperceivable to our natural eyes.

Evidence of spiritual warfare is all around us. But we must rely on the Holy Spirit to reveal it to us. Our flesh and bones cannot see it nor discern it.

It can be easy for our eyes to see evil actions carried out by people in the natural world. For us to see it “in the spirit”, however, we need to allow God to teach us how to discern what is behind the things we see.

As we learn this, we will discover that there is always more than meets the eye.

Take the time to study God’s word.

Be careful to watch and listen for God to show us the truth about what we see around us.

This is not spooky or weird. It is God’s word and prophecies from centuries ago being played out right before our eyes.

As we learn to allow God to show us the big picture, prepare to be blown away by what we see.

And rest in knowing none of it surprises God. He is still on His throne.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-12-24

Ephesians 4:25 (NKJV) 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.

The time comes when we may have to speak up and share the truth with someone that we never thought we would.

One day I was casually talking with an acquaintance.

As I was listening to them talk, they made a comment about where “we all” came from, and began talking about “our ancestors”, the apes.

Now, I usually am not the person to speak up quickly. I’m more of a hear-them-out type of person. But, when I was included in the, “we all”, I could not stay quiet.

So, in a non-threatening way, I claimed my belief and told her that is not where I came from. And by doing so, there was a clear understanding that I did not agree with her.

I really feel like sometimes as believers we can hold out on speaking the truth for fear of causing conflict or problems.

However, when we need to speak truth, we cannot worry or fret over these things that may happen. We just need to say it in love and move on.

Maybe things will be a little uncomfortable moving forward for us, but I’d rather share the truth than to not share it and then wish later that I had.

Ephesians 4:15 (NKJV) 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—

The next time someone is speaking what we know to be a lie, we want to encourage you, it’s OK, as the Holy Spirit guides your lips, let truth flow and be made known.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-11-24

1 Corinthians 4:20 (NKJV) 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.

Sometimes, the meaning of simple verses, like the one above, can get lost in certain translations.

The way we speak has changed over time, so translations from past centuries or decades might not carry well today.

With 1 Corinthians 4:20 above, we may not fully understand what was being said due to the way it was translated.

As we have mentioned in past devotionals, sometimes it is good to compare translations to get a clearer picture of what is being said. In doing so, we gain a stronger understanding.

So, let us look at various translations today to piece together what is being said in 1 Corinthians 4:20.

The New Living Translation states it this way:

1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT) 20 For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.

The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says this:

1 Corinthians 4:20 (AMPC) 20 For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul).

And the Common English Bible states this:

1 Corinthians 4:20 (CEB) 20 God’s kingdom isn’t about words but about power.

As we compare these translations, we can see the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together, giving us a clearer understanding.

The kingdom of God is not about (built or based on) words (spoken or written).

It is built on power; the power of God.

It is this incredible foundation (the power and sovereignty of God) that guarantees the kingdom of God will never fail.

Ultimate victory is guaranteed against the powers of darkness.

So it should also be in the lives of believers. We should never believe that we were created to live impotent lives of weakness and failure.

The power of God gives us victory if we choose to follow Him and the path He lays out before us.

Will that victory always look the way we want it to or believe it should be?

No, it won’t. God’s ways are higher than our ways. And His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.

But know this. As we learn of Him, and grow in Him, our understanding of Him will grow, allowing us to no longer see only through our human eyes, but through eyes powered by the Holy Spirit.

And it is in this that we will find our victory, as we learn that the kingdom of God is not just about words, but about power.

We hope this will strengthen your faith and trust in God, and it has shown you the importance and value of comparing various translations to gain understanding.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-10-24 – Paying Attention to The Little Things

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

We trust that you are walking in the blessings of our God. 

We have a new video for you today that we think you will enjoy. 

In this new video, we teach about why it’s important to pay attention to the little things that we may think are insignificant. 

The video is called, “Paying Attention to The Little Things”. 

We hope you find the video insightful and inspiring. 

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We love you all bigly! 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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401-439-3780

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