Author: Rene Lubbe

GOD’S HAND INFLUENCES OUR LIVES & OUR CIRCUMSTANCES The influence of God’s hands causes us to do that which God wants us to do.2 Chronicles 30:12 At the same time, God’s hand was on the people in the land of Judah, giving them a strong desire to unite in obeying the orders of the king…

THE HAND OF GOD IS AN OPEN HAND Years ago there used to be a bank that had a catch phrase ‘YOUR HELPING HAND FOR LIFE!’ I am not sure which bank it was. The bank has gone but the truth of the phrase, as it applies to God, lives on.God’s hand is YOUR HELPING…

I believe we all desire to know the ‘Hand of God’ in our lives.When we speak about THE HAND OF GOD we are speaking about two things.His involvement in our lives.His physical help and strength to see us through.I have discovered how much I need this in my life.In a sense I want to you…

WE SHOULD ENJOY GOD’S PRESENCE HAVING AN ATTITUDE OF BROKENNESS BEFORE HIM Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.This should be our personal attitude towards God.We should be too willing to put things write with God and others.We should live with…

GO FOR PEACE Psalm 34:14 Seek peace and pursue it.Look for peace and follow it with determination.Psalm 34:14 Try to live in peace with everyone; work hard at it. (Living)Work hard at living in peace with others.Do not become offended or pick up other peoples offences.But go for peace.Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as…

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY Psalm 34:13 Then watch your tongue! Keep your lips from lying.Our tongues are very powerful.We need to be careful about what we say.James 3:3-5 We can make a large horse turn around and go wherever we want by means of a small bit in his mouth. 4And a tiny rudder makes…

God has good things in store for us.He wants to be good to us.At His right hand are pleasures evermore.He wants His goodness to be a reality to us.This goodness is available to us personally.Available to us  as part of God’s church.Available to us as a nation.Psalm 34:12 Do you want a long, good life?This…

A FEW REASONS TO BE THANKFUL 1. Because of the fact that the Lord is always good.2. Because of the fact that God always loves.3. Because of the fact that God is always kind.4. Because of God’s faithfulness.5. Because of the fact that God wants to be faithful to your children and your grandchildren. Psalm…

THANKFULNESS IS AN ATTITUDE At the end of it all thankfulness is an attitude.1 Chronicles 16:24 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His love and his kindness go on forever.We can be thankful just because of the fact that God loves us.Colossians 3:14 Let the peace of heart that comes from…

ENCOURAGING EACH OTHER We need to encourage each other to be thankful.That is what I am attempting to do with these notes.We should remind one another to be thankful.Ephesians 5:4 Remind each other of God’s goodness, and be thankful.God has been good in so many ways.The scripture says that we should ‘be thankful’.It sounds pretty…