Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-20-12

(Heb 5:14 NKJV)  But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

As followers of Christ, we are part of a spiritual realm that so few people know so little about.

There is a world of activity that goes on behind the scenes and the only way we are aware of it is through the discernment that God gives us through His spirit.

As believers, we need to let God sharpen our discernment and teach us what to be aware of in the invisible world around us. Getting this understanding can make a huge difference in the direction of our lives, as we learn to discern and confront the powers of darkness.

This is not optional if we want to be effective as part of God’s army. We are here on this earth for a purpose and if we don’t let God train us and raise us up in the way He needs us to be, we will fall short of His goals for us.

Ask God today to give you sharper discernment and to begin to reveal the spiritual realm to you in a new light.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-18-12

(Psa 102:1-2 NKJV) Hear my prayer, O LORD, And let my cry come to You. {2} Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble; Incline Your ear to me; In the day that I call, answer me speedily.

Oh, how I long for God to answer me quickly at times. Sometimes I feel like He’s left me all alone to fend for myself. But, not too long after I get through my pity party and my waah, waaahs it seems I get my breakthrough and boy do I feel silly. How could I ever think that God, my Jehovah, Alpha & Omega, who loves me so and tells me to cast my cares on Him, would leave me stranded?

God hears our cry and He is faithful to answer us always, in the right time. We just have to believe Him and not doubt.

It’s OK to ask Him to move speedily. Sometimes we need Him to move fast; we realize the urgency in the matter and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Wait on Him if it takes a little longer then we expected it to. He knows how much time He has and He is faithful to deliver. Don’t jump ahead of Him, stay right there with Him and let Him lead!!

Breakthroughs are coming as we wait on Him!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-17-12

(Gal 6:15 NKJV)  For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation.

The salvation offered through Jesus Christ transcends all lines of race, nationality, sex, skin color, financial status, height, weight, intelligence, talent, and anything else we can think of that people are usually judged by.

It doesn’t matter what family we’re born into, what country we live in or even what religion we’re born into.

Through Jesus, God has bridged all of these gaps and broken down all of the barriers that man has erected, breaking them down forever through the death and resurrection of Jesus, offering us salvation for eternity.

We are new creations in Christ, shedding our old selves and leaving our dead life of sin behind, in the name of Jesus.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-16-12

(1 John 4:10 NKJV)  In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

I was thinking about what to share with everyone, asking God for His input. I said “God, give me something that will touch everyone’s heart today… something profound, that will help to mold and shape them for your kingdom”.

He said “Tell them how much I love them. Tell them that they have almost forgotten how much I love them because they have heard it so much. It has become commonplace for them, almost like the noise that clutters the atmosphere every day. Tell them that they need to get a new understanding of how much I love them. When they do, it will change their lives”.

So I said “OK, I will tell them. And thank you for reminding me also.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-15-12

(Gen 37:10-11 NKJV) So he told it to his father and his brothers; and his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall your mother and I and your brothers indeed come to bow down to the earth before you?” {11} And his brothers envied him, but his father kept the matter in mind.

I felt bad for Joseph as I read this. He was probably so excited to have such a dream, only to get rebuked by his dad. And his brothers envied him for it.

I don’t think that was the response that he was expecting to get. If only he’d known, he might not have told anyone. How many of us today have gotten this response to something good that God wanted to do in our lives?

God has things for us to do sometimes and others may not understand it and they may react out of envy and jealousy. Some may not want anything to do with us and they may turn their backs on us.

It hurts. I’m sure there were times when Joseph hurt because of what his brothers did to him. But nevertheless, God was with Joseph all of his days.

There may be days when we feel we are walking alone. Always remember God will never leave us. He will always be there for us. We are not alone. Don’t give up on what God has called you to do!!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-14-12

(Rev 3:15-16 NKJV)  “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. {16} “So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

When Jesus spoke these words, He was referring to the church at Laodicea. These words are still relevant for us today, however.

Being lukewarm or a “middle-of-the-road” believer is a very dangerous place to be. Jesus wants our all or nothing at all.

This isn’t a message that many want to hear, but it needs to be shared and taught. Being lukewarm is the easy way to follow Christ, or so it would seem. But the cost of being lukewarm is much higher than giving Him everything!

If we choose to live a lukewarm or mediocre life with Christ, we risk having Him spit us out.

Where are we today? Are we giving Jesus our all, or does He only get a little piece of us, when it’s convenient for us?

For our own sake, we need to give this some very serious consideration and then take action if we find ourselves lacking in our walk with Him.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-13-12

(Lam 3:22-23 NKJV)  Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. {23} They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.

God’s mercies are new every morning!!

Do you know what that means for us? Every is a new day with God, fresh and clean, with none of yesterday’s sins staring us in the face!

We’ve talked about this verse before, but we still like to touch on it every once in a while. It’s a reminder for all of us and maybe as a new lesson for anyone who is new to the Daily Bible Verse.

Here’s the little illustration that we like to use: Each day is like a new, clean, white sheet of paper. At the end of the day, what’s on that sheet of paper is up to us. It can be full of good things or it can be full of bad things, or even a combination of both. We are responsible for the story that’s written on that piece of paper each day.

But every single morning, God gives us a brand new sheet of paper, to give us a new chance! No matter what we did yesterday, today is a brand new day, with His mercy covering our lives.

No matter what mistakes you made yesterday, ask God to forgive you and then move forward, looking forward to what He has for you today.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-11-12

(Psa 18:3 NKJV)  I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

I love the fact that we can call on the Lord and He will save us from our enemies. We don’t have to try to fix everything ourselves, or get anyone else involved unless God directs us and opens a door.

Sometimes we can spend a lot of time and energy talking about what so-and-so is doing to us, when all we really need is to call upon the Lord and let it go. The talking and pondering on what our enemy has done or is trying to do can cause us to be worn out and tired. It can distract us from the things we should be doing.

God’s Words can be so simple but yet so full of Wisdom that we can miss the important things at times because we are looking for some deep teaching.

If you are in a difficult situation and everything seems to be coming against you today just as His Word says, open up and call upon the Lord…let Him save you from your enemy.

God is so faithful!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-10-12

(Prov 12:11 NKJV)  He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.

Have you ever wondered how some people can fall so easily for scams that offer quick riches and a life of leisure, without having to do any work?

Most times, these people are frivolous with their money and are looking for a quick easy way to get rich. The sad part is that they don’t want to have to work for what they get.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having wealth, but God’s word teaches us over and over again that we are to work for what we have, not gain it by ill means.

If we “till our land”… work hard, diligently, and follow God’s leading, He will lead us to success and we will reap the fruits of our labors.

The world is full of scams promising quick riches. Heed God’s word and pay attention to what He teaches, and you’ll never be a victim.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-9-12

(Prov 10:12 NKJV)  Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.

God has really been driving this point home with me recently… that LOVE wins.

Regardless of what someone does to us, or how frustrated we get with people when they offend us, reacting with hatred or harshness will only make things worse.

Even in those times when we need to address something that someone might have done to us, it always pays to speak with love and humility, not anger and harsh words.

Now… loving people doesn’t always mean that we have to hug them or fall all over them, but it does mean that we avoid being harsh to them.

Love has a way of disarming people and bringing calm to volatile situations.

It’s not always the easiest thing to do, but God’s word is true and His ways do work.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 2-8-12

(James 5:12 NKJV)  But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes,” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment.

As I was doing some things around the house this evening I was pondering on some things that were bothering me a little bit. I ran these things through my mind over and over again, trying to make sense of them.

To be honest with you, I was never able to make sense of it. I find this happening a lot when it comes to trying to figure out why human beings do some of the things that they do. Some of these things can be very hurtful, whether it is intentional or not.

The thing that I’m referring to here is when people say they’re going to do something, but they never bother to follow through. I’m sure we’ve all had people tell us that they’re going to do something for us and then it never happens.

I’ve had this happen with both, Christians and non-Christians. Coming from unbelievers, I can maybe understand it a little, tiny bit better. But when it comes to children of God, our word should mean something.

James tells us to let our “yes be yes” and our “no be no”. Quite simply put, if we say something, we need to mean what we say and then we need to put action behind our words and follow through. Otherwise, our words are empty and meaningless.

Take some time today and think back. Ask God if maybe you’ve told someone that you were going to do something for them, but have forgotten to follow through. And then, let’s make these things right. You’ll never know how much it might mean to someone.

More importantly, it will honor God and bring glory to Him!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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