OMBS7/ Get Yourself Together

PRAYER - "I Rejoice That Ye Sorrowed Unto Repentance" During his three years in Ephesus, Paul wrote his first epistle to the Corinthians, in which he had to excommunicate a man who was guilty of incest. His second epistle was written after leaving Ephesus. He reflected, "for though I made you sorry with a letter, ...I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner." The censure of a man of God should inspire anyone to repent. Repentance enables restoration and salvation. 2 Corinthians 7:10 - "For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of." PRINCIPAL - "An Unbelieving Spouse" From the outset, we are admonished not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers. You should never enter into a marriage with someone who does not believe in God the way that you do. But Paul said that if you are married to an unbeliever who "is pleased to dwell with" you, then you should not put him or her away. However, "if the unbelieving depart, let him depart." You cannot force someone to believe, or to stay.  1 Corinthians 7:15 - "A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace." PRINCIPLE - "You Are Bought With A Price; You Are Christ's Servant" If we are not careful, we will waste our lives like rats running on a wheel. We squander our time, energy and talents on things that have no eternal value. Ask yourself why you do the things you do. If what you do is not as important as serving Jesus Christ, then stop what you are doing. He bought you. You are His servant. Stop serving the wrong people. 1 Corinthians 7:22-23 - "For he that is called in the Lord, ...being free, is Christ's servant. Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men." PROPHECY - "Baptized In The Cloud And In The Sea" The Children of Israel were baptized in the waters of the Red Sea, and in fire by night and cloud by day. Those were figures of New Testament baptism in Jesus' name, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost. The manna and the water from the Rock prefigured Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 - "All our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; ...they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ." Get Yourself Together

Can two walk together, except they be agreed? - Amos 3:3

When it comes to faith, a lot of believers feel like they have one foot nailed to the ground. No matter how hard they try, they just can't seem to make any progress. If you'll watch them, you can see why. They literally haven't "gotten themselves together." One minute they'll be telling you, "Oh yes, amen, I believe the Word," and the next minute they'll be spouting unbelief like it's going out of style. "I know God says He'll prosper us, but I'll tell you what, my business is doing so badly, it's about to give me ulcers. I can't sleep at night for worrying." Dig a little deeper and you may find out that they've pulled their actions out of line with the Word as well. "Well, you understand, brother, I can't possibly tithe with my income like it is. I'd go under!" Faith just won't work for a person like that. You see, you're a triune being. You are a spirit. You have a soul, which consists of your mind, will and emotions. And you live in a body. Each of those areas has a specific role to play in your faith walk. You have to get all three in agreement before you can go anywhere at all! Start by feeding your spirit on the Word of God. Just like the body produces physical strength when you nourish it with food, the spirit produces spiritual strength when you nourish it with the Word. That spiritual strength is called faith. Develop that faith, and instead of your spirit being dominated by the other two areas, it will be the one in charge. Next, bring your soul in line. Set your mind on "things above." Meditate on the Word until your thoughts begin to agree with it. Keep your attention on it until even your emotions yield. Finally, bring your body in line. Once you truly get your spirit and soul established on the Word, that won't be hard. The body is a follower, not a leader. It will do whatever you train it to do. Begin teaching your body to act on the truth you've planted in your mind and spirit, and it will follow right along. Don't try to walk in faith with your foot nailed to the ground. Get yourself together! Bring your spirit, soul and body in harmony—and the Word will take you as far as you want to go.

Plan of Salvation read acts 2:38