The Standard...Living LIFE

The Lion and the Dog

A lost dog strays into a jungle. A lion sees this from a distance and says with caution "this guy looks edible, never seen his kind before".

A lost dog strays into a jungle. A lion sees this from a distance and says with caution "this guy looks edible, never seen his kind before".

So the lion starts rushing towards the dog with menace. The dog notices and starts to panic but as he's about to run he sees some bones next to him and gets an idea and says loudly "mmm...that was some good lion meat!".

The lion abruptly stops and says " woah! This guy seems tougher then he looks, I better leave while I can".

Over by the tree top, a monkey witnessed everything. Evidently, the monkey realizes the he can benefit from this situation by telling the lion and getting something in return. So the monkey proceeds to tell the lion what really happened and the lion says angrily "get on my back, we'll get him together".

So they start rushing back to the dog. The dog sees them and realized what happened and starts to panic even more. He then gets another idea and shouts "where the hell is that monkey! I told him to bring me another lion an hour ago..."

How has Life Been for You?

It seems like lately people are going through a lot.

I know some are going through some health issues, some have relatives that are going through some serious health problems, maybe you have been going through some private battles, maybe some have had some major temptations, or maybe some are having to make some major decisions about there future.

I am here to tell you that no matter what life might be sending your way our Father has not forgotten about you.

As a matter of fact! God wants you to have victory in your life, COMPLETE VICTORY.

Through everything you are going through, there is an answer with God.

But Pastor how can I have Victory?

It seems like this can be some of the toughest moments in your life!

One of the most precious gifts that God ever gave us is the word of God.

The word of God is life to our faith to trust in God.

Living Life Through the Word

God has made promises in his word.

2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT

For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.

2. God has given us Faith

Romans 12:3 NKJV

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

We have all been given a measure of faith, this is a gift from God for us to see grow.

We grow our faith by our actions in life.

3. Faith is grown by hearing the word of God

Romans 10:17 NLT

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.

How much of the Word of God is in your life’s situations?

Use the word of God when thinking of your life’s situations.

Judge your thoughts with the word of God for your life’s situations.

Let the word of God override wrong feelings.

Meditate on the word, rather than on the problem.

Joshua 1:8 NLT

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

What will you do with what has been given to you today?