Tag: Bible verses about having a strong relationship with God

Bible Verse of The Day – 1-21-19

Luke 19:2-4 (NKJV) 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way.

Zacchaeus had heard that Jesus was passing through. Something told Him that this was a big deal, so he wanted to make sure he got to see who this Jesus was that everyone was talking about.

There was a problem, though. Zacchaeus was short. He was so short, in fact, that he couldn’t see over the crowd. But Zacchaeus was also determined! So, he ran ahead of the crowd and climbed up into a Sycamore tree! Now he would be sure to see Jesus.

As Jesus passed under the tree, He peered up into the tree and called Zacchaeus down, informing him that He wanted to stay at his house that night.

Zacchaeus and Jesus had some great conversation, resulting in Jesus proclaiming to Zacchaeus that salvation had come to his house that very day.

Because Zacchaeus was determined, and he took action, the King of kings and Lord of lords called him down out of the tree, went to his house and dined with him, spending time with him in private.

This gives us some motivation to take a look at our own efforts to spend time with Jesus. Are we putting forth the same effort that Zacchaeus did? Are we willing to run ahead of the crowd and climb a tree just to get a glimpse of Him?

Are we willing to push aside those things that try to stop us from getting to Him?

Are we willing to share our heart with Him, telling Him of our love for Him?

Let’s follow the example of Zacchaeus and watch our relationship with Jesus grow and flourish!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of The Day – How to Get Closer to God – 3-4-18

Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

How do we get closer to God? This is the number one question we get from people. And it’s a very good question! 

This week’s video covers this very topic. 

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Getting closer to God is the foundation for a fruitful life and a fruitful relationship with our Creator and Savior. 

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Many people think that the secret to getting closer to God is something mysterious. Please watch the video to find out what we have to say about this. 

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We do hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch this and get understanding in this area. 

Enjoy your day and be sure to love on those you’re close to. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-26-18

Philippians 3:10 (NKJV) 10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death… 

Many of us, or maybe even most of us, want to know God more intimately than we do now. Some of us only know Him a little. Some of us know Him very well. Either way, though, we long to know Him better. 

Personally, I crave to know Him more deeply. It’s a yearning that I feel inside of me. It drives me. It pushes me to go deeper with Him. To work harder to obtain the knowledge and understanding that I need in order to walk more closely with my Father, my Creator, the Giver of life to us all. 

And don’t make any mistakes regarding the words “work harder”. I’m not implying that works (good deeds) will draw us closer to God. I’m referring, instead, to making whatever effort is needed to push away the obstacles that would try and hinder me and interfere with me, in order to prevent me from reaching my goal of knowing Him more intimately. 

As I write this, I feel the words of Paul resounding within me, as He shared his longing for the very same thing. 

Philippians 3:8-11 (NKJV) 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; 10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, 11 if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. 

I may not have been through the same things as Paul when it comes to paying a price for my faith. But I still feel the same longing within me to “know Him and the power of His resurrection” in my life. 

Many of you reading this are likely feeling the same thing. Are you longing to know Him more? Is He calling you to go deeper with Him? Do you feel like there are so very many things that try to hinder you and prevent you from pressing in to Him and building a deeper relationship with Him? 

That’s the work I’m referring to! The work that’s required to meet Him in a quiet place and listen for His voice as He speaks to our hearts and nurtures us as only He can do. 

He is there, church. He’s in the quiet places, beckoning us, calling us to come away from the noise and the distractions. Reminding us that it’s never too late to start. That today is a new day full of wonder that He wants to be able to share with us, one-on-one. 

It’s time, children of God. It’s time to stop putting it off; the work that’s required to cast off those things that hold us down like a ball and chain, preventing us from meeting and communing with Him. 

Only we can change it. We have to want it badly enough to do something about it. We have to desire it like nothing else. And we have to be willing to do what it takes to obtain it. 

We work so hard for other things that are meaningless compared to eternity. We slave away our hours, days and weeks for material possessions. We trade our hours for dollars day after day. 

Now it’s time for us to put that much effort into our walk with God. 

Do it. We dare you. And we promise you’ll never, ever be the same again. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-9-17

Genesis 6:9 (NKJV) 9 This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.

Noah walked with God. What a way to live this life here on earth.

Did Noah wait until he got to heaven to walk with God? No way! He walked with Him here.

We all need to walk daily with God. That means we need to make room for Him. That means we need to stop trying to walk on our own, by ourselves, for ourselves and in and of ourselves.

There are many Christians today that, even though God is their Father and they are His child, still have a problem with letting God in on their life.

They feel that life is theirs until they get to Heaven. Then and only then God can have them.

That is not how it is intended to be. Of course, it can be that way if that is our will. But think about this; is that really what we want?

Do we want God in our life only when we need Him? Or do we want to walk daily with Him, like Noah did?

Some may mistakenly take this verse as saying God walked with Noah because he was a just man; Because he was perfect in his generation. But, Noah became this man from his relationship and his walk with God.

This man, Noah, was human. He had faults of his own, just like you and I. But by walking with God he became this man.

Noah and God had a relationship. And we can all have that, simply by walking humbly, following His word, and trusting and believing in His Son, Jesus Christ. Don’t wait to get to Heaven. know Him now, every day.

Micah 6:8 (NKJV) 8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-15-16

Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV) 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

Want to find God? Seek Him!

Many people have made a mystery out of finding God. It has been said by many that God is difficult to find. But most times the difficulty is only a perception, not a reality.

God is always there and always available. He doesn’t hide Himself or run from us when we seek Him.

On the contrary. God wants us to seek him!

He has made it clear in His word that if we seek Him, we will find Him. And if we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us.

James 4:8 (NKJV) 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

The key to it all is this: seeking Him with all our heart.

He wants us to seek Him. He desires that we push hard to grow our relationship with Him. And He rewards those who make the effort to do so.

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

So this is the “secret” to a stronger and more rewarding, fulfilling walk with God.

Seek Him and search for Him with all your heart. And you will find Him!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-25-16

Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

There are many things that vie for our time and attention.

As a follower of Christ, our walk with God should always come first. Everything we do should revolve around our relationship with God. The choices we make, the things we do, the things we spend our time on and the thoughts we think should all have God right smack in the center of them.

God should be the center of each and every life decision we make. But sometimes we can get a bit off kilter. If we’re not careful, we can get busy with too many things and before we know it, we’ve pushed God aside in favor of other things.

This doesn’t usually happen intentionally. It just sort of creeps up on us.

Where our priorities are at will dictate how our life goes. When God is first in our life, everything else about our life will be in its proper place. We will have peace and joy, no matter what we face.

This doesn’t mean that we will live a perfect life, free of problems and trials. It means that as we face those things that come against us, we will have His peace to walk us through them.

And it means that our relationship with Him will stay strong, giving us a firm foundation to build our life on.

And, as part of that strong walk with God, our mind will be filled with thoughts that are edifying and pleasing to Him.

Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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