Bible Verse of The Day – 3-17-24 – Lean On Me

Please click to watch the video nowGreetings in the wonderful name of Jesus! 

King David said that God is an ever present help in times of trouble. 

On that note, we have published a new video today. And in that video, Lean On Me, we teach about learning to lean on God for wisdom, understanding and protection in our everyday lives. 

We hope this new video will reassure you and give you hope as you face the challenges of daily life, or any trial you may be walking through at this time. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

We love you all immensely! 

Enjoy your day and be sure to hug those you love. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443  

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-16-24

Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

What fruit are we eating today?

Whatever it is, it comes from our words.

Life and death, good and bad things, come to our situation by the fruit of our mouth.

What are we speaking today?

What are our words bringing us? Goodness, health and blessings? Or sickness, struggles and death?

Is our fruit made up of backbiting, gossiping, and lying? Or is it made up of kindness, patience, gentleness, and love?

Remember, our tongue has the power to bring life or death.

Beware of what we are saying. It is important, and can bring destruction or blessings.

Some of our struggles come by nothing we have done personally. But some may come because of the way we think, and speak.

We need to be accountable for our words and actions. Let us examine ourselves today. We need to be mindful of what we are saying; the words we speak.

James 3:9-10 (NKJV) 9 With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-15-24

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

This is one of the most frequently quoted verses in the entirety of the New Testament.

It gives us great hope and encouragement!

Today we will take a closer look and break it down a bit, so we get a better understanding of what it truly means to us, as believers.

Based on what this verse says, we know that God has not given us a spirit of fear.

And if we were to look more closely at the definition of fear, we would realize that He did not create us to be timid, to shrink back, to be cowardly, or unwilling to fight spiritual battles as a soldier of God.

In the natural realm, we may be all these things; fearful, timid, etc. But it is not because of Him. It is because we allow our flesh and our emotions to take precedence over the Holy Spirit.

We have allowed our natural man to lead and dominate over our spirit man.

God’s word tells us that if we allow Him to lead, we will walk out our destiny and act according to His word, displaying courage, boldness and strength.

Take note of what His word says He has given us; a spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

What does that mean?

It means He wants us and has equipped us to live by a spirit of love, self-discipline, self-control and a well-balanced mind.

If we look more closely, we will understand that He did not create us to be scattered and chaotic, or to lack what we need to be balanced in our conduct, changing with the winds, afraid to stand for our faith.

Fear comes from one source; the enemy of our souls. But God has equipped us to be able to defeat the enemy’s tactics and live our lives above them.

The question is, will we?

Will we give God the preeminence in our lives that He deserves, allowing Him to transform us into who He wants us to be, walking in strength, courage, and boldness?

Only we can make that choice.

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 – 3-14-24

Proverbs 14:14 (NKJV) 14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.

Oh boy, this scripture nails it.

When we want to do our own thing vs. what God wants us to do, it can be a real fight.

We think what we want to do is the answer for us, but, most times our own ways are wrong and harmful to us.

Doing things the way the world does them is usually what causes us to backslide.

Why? Because the world is usually trying to satisfy and please the flesh and its desires.

But God’s word tells us to crucify the flesh, not please it.

Galatians 5:24 (NKJV) 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

If we follow His direction, we will be satisfied!

If we choose to follow God, He will provide the way.

He has the right path for us, and He doesn’t mind sharing the insight if we are serious in wanting to know.

Do we want to be satisfied?

Then we need to turn from our sin, be remorseful. Be disciplined, and focus on doing what is right in the eyes of God.

Ezekiel 18:21 (NKJV) 21 “But if a wicked man turns from all his sins which he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is lawful and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die.

A good man will be satisfied from above. God is faithful!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-13-24

Job 1:6 (NKJV) 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.

This verse should be of interest to every child of God.

Why?

Because it gives us a glimpse of some of the things that go on in the spiritual realm, behind the scenes.

This is another piece of proof that what we see playing out on the earth is merely a piece of a battle that is being waged and fought beyond what our eyes can see.

Despite not showing an actual battle scene playing out, this verse shows some of the events that take place in the heavens.

It is proof of spiritual warfare and strategies being played out.

There is a good reason why the Bible tells us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, hosts of wickedness in heavenly places, etc.

Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV) 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

For everything we see happening in the natural world, there are many other things that we cannot see happening. They are being played out in a world that is imperceivable to our natural eyes.

Evidence of spiritual warfare is all around us. But we must rely on the Holy Spirit to reveal it to us. Our flesh and bones cannot see it nor discern it.

It can be easy for our eyes to see evil actions carried out by people in the natural world. For us to see it “in the spirit”, however, we need to allow God to teach us how to discern what is behind the things we see.

As we learn this, we will discover that there is always more than meets the eye.

Take the time to study God’s word.

Be careful to watch and listen for God to show us the truth about what we see around us.

This is not spooky or weird. It is God’s word and prophecies from centuries ago being played out right before our eyes.

As we learn to allow God to show us the big picture, prepare to be blown away by what we see.

And rest in knowing none of it surprises God. He is still on His throne.

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 – 3-12-24

Ephesians 4:25 (NKJV) 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.

The time comes when we may have to speak up and share the truth with someone that we never thought we would.

One day I was casually talking with an acquaintance.

As I was listening to them talk, they made a comment about where “we all” came from, and began talking about “our ancestors”, the apes.

Now, I usually am not the person to speak up quickly. I’m more of a hear-them-out type of person. But, when I was included in the, “we all”, I could not stay quiet.

So, in a non-threatening way, I claimed my belief and told her that is not where I came from. And by doing so, there was a clear understanding that I did not agree with her.

I really feel like sometimes as believers we can hold out on speaking the truth for fear of causing conflict or problems.

However, when we need to speak truth, we cannot worry or fret over these things that may happen. We just need to say it in love and move on.

Maybe things will be a little uncomfortable moving forward for us, but I’d rather share the truth than to not share it and then wish later that I had.

Ephesians 4:15 (NKJV) 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—

The next time someone is speaking what we know to be a lie, we want to encourage you, it’s OK, as the Holy Spirit guides your lips, let truth flow and be made known.

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 – 3-11-24

1 Corinthians 4:20 (NKJV) 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.

Sometimes, the meaning of simple verses, like the one above, can get lost in certain translations.

The way we speak has changed over time, so translations from past centuries or decades might not carry well today.

With 1 Corinthians 4:20 above, we may not fully understand what was being said due to the way it was translated.

As we have mentioned in past devotionals, sometimes it is good to compare translations to get a clearer picture of what is being said. In doing so, we gain a stronger understanding.

So, let us look at various translations today to piece together what is being said in 1 Corinthians 4:20.

The New Living Translation states it this way:

1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT) 20 For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.

The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says this:

1 Corinthians 4:20 (AMPC) 20 For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul).

And the Common English Bible states this:

1 Corinthians 4:20 (CEB) 20 God’s kingdom isn’t about words but about power.

As we compare these translations, we can see the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together, giving us a clearer understanding.

The kingdom of God is not about (built or based on) words (spoken or written).

It is built on power; the power of God.

It is this incredible foundation (the power and sovereignty of God) that guarantees the kingdom of God will never fail.

Ultimate victory is guaranteed against the powers of darkness.

So it should also be in the lives of believers. We should never believe that we were created to live impotent lives of weakness and failure.

The power of God gives us victory if we choose to follow Him and the path He lays out before us.

Will that victory always look the way we want it to or believe it should be?

No, it won’t. God’s ways are higher than our ways. And His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.

But know this. As we learn of Him, and grow in Him, our understanding of Him will grow, allowing us to no longer see only through our human eyes, but through eyes powered by the Holy Spirit.

And it is in this that we will find our victory, as we learn that the kingdom of God is not just about words, but about power.

We hope this will strengthen your faith and trust in God, and it has shown you the importance and value of comparing various translations to gain understanding.

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 – 3-10-24 – Paying Attention to The Little Things

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

We trust that you are walking in the blessings of our God. 

We have a new video for you today that we think you will enjoy. 

In this new video, we teach about why it’s important to pay attention to the little things that we may think are insignificant. 

The video is called, “Paying Attention to The Little Things”. 

We hope you find the video insightful and inspiring. 

Please click here to watch the video now. 

We love you all bigly! 

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 – 3-9-24

Psalm 50:10-12 (NKJV) 10 For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills. 11 I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. 12 “If I were hungry, I would not tell you; For the world is Mine, and all its fullness.

God owns it all!

What can we give to Him who has everything?

The one thing that God loves is an obedient heart of praise; He loves to have our thanks and He loves to have our worship!

But how can we give Him such worship, praise and thanks if our heart is made of stone? 

Ezekiel 36:26 (NKJV) 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

When we allow God to change us, He softens our heart by His word. He teaches us how to make righteous decisions.

As we call on Him, He will answer us, showing us great and mighty things that we do not know. 

Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV) 3 ‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’

For we have been created by Him to do good works. We are His workmanship!

Let us give Him praise today and worship Him from a heart that is truly grateful for Who He is and all that He has done!

Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Amen.

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 – 3-8-24

John 1:1-5 (NKJV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

Now that you have read those verses, take a minute, go back, and read them again.

But this time, take your time. Read them slowly, as though you have never seen them before.

Take the time needed to allow each word to penetrate. Allow God to speak to you through those words.

Try to process what they mean in their fullness.

If we were to read those words and try to understand them solely by our own intellect, they would mean nothing to us.

They would likely sound senseless.

Why is that?

Because they were inspired and written under the power of the Holy Spirit. They are words spoken by God Himself, to a human writer.

The depth of God’s word is sometimes beyond our comprehension. This can often cause us to skim right over it, completely missing the immense truth staring us in the face.

But this is where our reliance on God’s Spirit really starts to become obvious to us.

As we spend time in His word, we begin to see how dependent we truly are on Him to teach us and help us grow as His children.

Knowing this, it is critical for us to immerse ourselves in His word in a way that allows Him to use that word to transform us, changing the way we think and understand.

Doing this will surely challenge us intellectually, causing us to begin to rely more heavily on Him, and less on our human understanding.

And the change that He orchestrates in us will blow us away when we look back over time and see who we have become compared to who we once were.

Only by the power of God can this happen.

Amen.

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 – 3-7-24

Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV) 18 “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.

In these verses, Isaiah is telling Judah to forget (yes, forget), when she struggled to be a nation among nations.

God wanted to do a new thing!

How many of us are being held back because we can’t forget or let go of the things that we knew?

When God wants to do a new thing, we can’t take the former things with us. We must let go of or forget those old things. Forget the way things use to be.

When we hang onto the old, we can also be holding onto the hard times that may have left scars on us. Sometimes those struggles can keep us from ever wanting to step into a new thing again.

Why?

Because of the fear that we felt going through those struggles.

This can cause us to be afraid of making the wrong move again. We tend to hold onto these things because we don’t want to forget what we learned from it.

It’s funny how we can dislike the situation we are in, but not want to let it go either. We don’t like what it did to us, but yet some how we find comfort in its familiarity.

Letting go of the former things is a decision we have to make.

If we let it go, God can do a new thing! If we don’t, and we want to hold on tightly to the old, then we chose to stay where we are at

By not letting it go, we say “no” to God wanting to take us into a new thing.

Forget the former things. They have brought us as far as we can go. God has a new thing. Let Him work it in the ways that only He can!

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443 

401-439-3780

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