Month: February 2024

Bible Verse of The Day – 2-7-24

Job 42:5-6 (NKJV) 5 “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You. 6 Therefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes.”

The book of Job is an incredible resource for every believer to learn from.

It can teach us a lot about who God is and how we, His children, are not immune to trials and tribulations.

More importantly, Job can teach us what true humility is.

Job is known for facing great adversity and enduring great physical trauma, as well as losing virtually everything that was dear to him. That great loss included all of his children.

Add to this the fact that all of this happened in less than 24 hours, and it is easy to see why the book of Job is a treasure trove of knowledge and learning for every human being.

As the attacks on Job destroyed everything he had, and his health was attacked, Job’s friends gathered around him.

One might think that having your friends gathered around you during a trial is a good thing. But in this situation, that was not the case.

Job’s friends literally took turns pointing out what they believed to be Job’s shortcomings and failures.

Even his wife urged him to “curse God and die” (Job 2:9).

Throughout his discussions with his friends, Job insisted that he was innocent, and he did not deserve to be facing this catastrophic trial.

He even took offense with God, claiming that he was being unjustly punished.

As part of his discussions with his friends, he demanded an audience with God, so he could plead his case and prove his innocence.

God eventually gave Job what he had asked for, speaking directly with him.

When God was finished, Job saw the error of his ways, realizing that he had, in fact, been prideful and arrogant.

It was at this point that Job spoke the words above, in Job 42:5-6.

Some might simply skim over those words, giving them no weight.

But look at Job’s heart in those words. “I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes”.

We need to realize how broken Job had become as a result of his encounter with God.

He recognized his failures and repented openly before God, expressing his genuine remorse for his sins.

How many of us have allowed ourselves to become broken, as Job did, abhorring ourselves and repenting in dust and ashes because of things we have done, said or thought?

Let us endeavor in our hearts to become as submissive and surrendered to God as Job was. Doing so will be life changing, at the very least.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-6-24

Philippians 3:14 (NKJV) 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Being a believer in Christ is not something to take lightly.

We begin a journey on a plan that He has for us. We are always learning and growing. We are in His school of training, so to speak.

As part of this training, we may be tested in areas we never thought we could walk through.

Sometimes it’s heavy and hard. Other times light and fulfilling like never before.

We will learn how to listen, how to surrender and how to obey!

We will also learn how to push through difficult situations that are going to help us get stronger and wiser.

It is all done through the leading of the Holy Spirit. It is so beautiful to be led by Him, and it can be very humbling at times.

All we need to do is focus on staying close to Him through prayer and studying God’s Word.

Press forward day by day, and allow what we learn in His Word to carry us when we are tired, strengthen us when we are weak, and fill us with wisdom and understanding so we can continue forward and not give up.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-5-24

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV) 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

It seems like every day I hear another Biblical mistruth.

Some are common. Others are rather obscure.

The scripture above is one that has been frequently misunderstood and improperly translated into a phrase that we all hear often.

It goes like this; God will never give you more than you can handle!

This phrase is repeated often, even by people with a lot of influence.

Many of the well-known people who repeat this misleading phrase are not Christians.

But having it get passed around even by influential nonbelievers can cause a fair share of misunderstanding and confusion for believers who are young in their faith or not well studied in God’s word.

So, let us look more closely at this so as not to fall into the trap that has been so smoothly laid by the enemy.

If we look closely, we will immediately see that this verse has nothing at all to do with the trials we face or burdens we bear. It clearly states “temptation” in the first few words.

In the original Greek, temptation and tempted can also be replaced with test or tested, as in the testing of our will when it comes to resisting sin.

Knowing this, we could also read it as this; No test has overtaken you…

Next, we need to consider the word, overtaken. Overtaken simply means confronted or challenged.

The words, common to man, imply that no temptation we face is unique. We are just like everyone else, facing the same kinds of tests of our will.

So, no temptation or test that we are confronted with is unique to us. We are not special, nor do we face any temptation that is more difficult than what anyone else faces.

Take note that the next thing we read is that God is faithful. Of course He is!

And then what?

He will not allow us to “be tempted (have our will tested) beyond what we are able (to bear or overcome).

And look at that last part; with the temptation (test) (He) will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear (overcome) it.

Now, when we hear someone saying that God will never give us more than we can handle, we will know the truth about what this verse really means, right down to the tiniest detail!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-4-24 – Come After Me

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! 

We serve a God who is incredible in every way and worthy of our praise and worship. 

We have a new video for you today! 

In today’s video, Come After Me, we teach about learning what it takes for God to give us the desires of our hearts. 

This video is simple and insightful, with important truths that will help everyone when it comes to taking our walk with God to a new level of trust. 

We hope it will speak to you. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

We love you all. 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443  

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-3-24

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

With any relationship, we get out what we put in.

Our relationship with God is no different. It will grow on the same scale as the effort we put into it.

If we truly desire to know Him and serve Him wholeheartedly, we will intentionally make the time needed to grow and mature as a believer.

This isn’t something that we always think of or understand when we first become a child of God.

In fact, it is something that is not taught nearly enough.

While the forgiveness of our sins is monumental, if we do not feed our spirit with the word of God, it will be in danger of withering and dying.

Jesus taught about this when He shared the parable of the sower and the seeds.

Matthew 13:20-21 (NLT) 20 The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. 21 But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word.

This is why we need to be sure to put forth the required effort to keep ourselves fed and growing.

It is something that no one can do for us. Yes, we can have people help us, lead us and guide us, especially in the beginning of our new walk with God. But in the end, we are the ones who are responsible for whether we grow or not.

Think of it like a newborn baby. When the baby is small, it requires constant help and nurturing. But as it grows older and older it must learn to take what it has been taught and use that knowledge to grow and mature on its own.

This is why it is paramount for each of us to do whatever is necessary to feed ourselves with the word of God.

God tells us that as we make the effort to seek Him, we will find Him if we seek Him with all our heart.

The key lies in the phrase, “with all your heart”, since God spells it out for us right there.

Suffice it to say that effort on our part is required. And that effort is something that we must be willing to put forth.

It may not always be easy or comfortable, but we need to keep in mind the incredible sacrifice that Christ made for us on the cross. This will usually put things into perspective and help motivate us to do what it takes to mature and grow as a believer.

And as we do this, let us liken ourselves to a runner in a race, disciplining ourselves, shaking off all that tries to hold us back, and doing all that is necessary to claim the prize at the finish line.

For the prize we race toward is eternal.

Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-2-24

John 15:9-10 (NKJV) 9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

Now that we have had a refresher, and we have been reminded of the foundations of what salvation is and what it is not, let us move on to talk about what God asks of us once we become His child.

This is something good for all of us to ponder on because it can be easy to get off track and lose sight of the foundational things that our faith was built on.

So, now you are a child of God.

What next? How does this new life in Christ work?

The first answer to that is found above, as Jesus said that if we love Him, we should keep His commandments.

To clarify, this is about more than following a set of rules. Jesus wasn’t referring to simply following the 10 Commandments and living happily ever after.

He was implying that anyone who claims to love Him should prove it by willingly following the ways that He taught us.

What did He teach us?

To keep our priorities in order, always putting God first in everything.

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

If we can get this one thing right, so many other things about our lives will fall into place.

And how do we know what He asks of us when it comes to keeping Him first?

We use the “tool” that He supplied us with; His Word!

The Bible is our handbook for life; a user’s manual that gives us knowledge and understanding in every topic we need to grow and mature in Christ.

It is more than just a book with printed pages. It is alive and breathing; a timeless word from God to the world, sharing His love and magnificence with anyone who will take the time to read it and seek the treasures that are contained within its pages.

We urge you to make the time to get into His word. Treat it as it should be treated; like something that is necessary for our survival.

And as we consistently put Him first by learning of Him, we will begin to see ourselves change, from the inside, out, as God replaces our thoughts with His thoughts, our heart with His heart, and our desires with His desires.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-1-24

Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.

As we work our way through this Essentials of Faith series, we will continue today by talking a bit more about our salvation.

The two verses above can give us a much better understanding of what salvation really is, and what it is not.

What is salvation?

It is a gift offered to us; the gift of God.

It is God presenting a way for each of us to make ourselves right with Him.

What is it not?

Salvation is not based on our works, or our ability to earn it. It cannot be earned.

Why can it not be earned?

Because salvation is never about bragging rights or favoritism.

God judges equally and fairly. He is not biased and does not show favor.

Sin is sin, and every one of us is equally guilty.

Therefore, when we are forgiven, we are equally forgiven.

Romans 3:23-24 (NKJV) 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

Salvation is given freely to those who ask for it. If we fail or refuse to ask, or if we choose not to accept the gift that God has freely offered, we will not receive it.

And how are we saved?

We are saved through faith, as shown in verse 8 of the opening scripture.

You see, if we cannot earn our salvation, we can never boast about it. We can never brag about what we did to gain it.

And because of this, we can never justifiably look down at or judge others.

If we have received forgiveness and redemption because of God’s favor, as a gift, who are we to then look at those around us who are still in sin and cast stones at them for their sinful state?

How quickly we forget how lost we once were, and how lost we would still be had it not been for God’s incredible grace and mercy.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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