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2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)
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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.(Amplified)

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The Plan

July 19, 2008

by: Linda Croft

Spiritual Power

3 You have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has fought for you. 4 See, I have divided to you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from the Jordan, with all the nations that I have cut off, as far as the Great Sea westward. 5 And the LORD your God will expel them from before you and drive them out of your sight. So you shall possess their land, as the LORD your God promised you. 6 Therefore be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, lest you turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left, 7 and lest you go among these nations, these who remain among you. You shall not make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause anyone to swear by them; you shall not serve them nor bow down to them, 8 but you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day. 9 For the LORD has driven out from before you great and strong nations; but as for you, no one has been able to stand against you to this day.

10 One man of you shall chase a thousand, for the LORD your God is He who fights for you, as He promised you.

11 Therefore take careful heed to yourselves, that you love the LORD your God.

Joshua 23:3-11, NKJV

I love the book of Joshua; even just a cursory reading of the book tells you that Joshua was truly possessed with spiritual power from the Lord. In this passage Joshua is giving a benediction to Israel, particularly to its elders, heads, judges, and officers. As we read the Old Testament we understand Joshua's concern for the Israelites. Often times, the nation was only as good as its leaders; this is especially true of Israel after the death of Joshua as recorded in the book of Judges.

The key verse in the above passage is verse 10:

One man of you shall chase a thousand, for the LORD your God is He who fights for you, as He promised you.

Do you seek spiritual power? Go to the God of Power! The Old Testament is filled with examples of mighty men of God who faced unbelievable odds, and yet came out of the battles as victors.

Is this only true of battles? No, spiritual power encompasses all of our life; we totally lack the ability to do the things God requires in His commandments. Yet, if we go to Him as our God and King, He will give us the power to face all of the circumstances of life. Just as God fought the battles for His people in the Old Testament, so will He fight our own spiritual battles today.

Pray that God would fill you with His spiritual power so that you may face everything that comes in your life today with spiritual victory.

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Why study at Christian Success Institute?

God states in His Holy Word many times that He wants to prosper us. He created a magnificent world full of wealth, beauty and resources for those of His creation who love Him. Christ told us that if we love Him we will follow His Commandments. We are told to study to show ourselves approved. The mission of CSI is to teach Biblical Success Principles while making Christ the focus of our lives.

By seeking Christ, by studying the Word of God, we place ourselves in a position of favor in the eyes of our Holy Creator. We want everyone to learn the principles of Stewardship which will prove us. In the parable of the Servants and the talents, we see that God will prosper us and favor us with prosperity when we use His direction in the way we handle His property.

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