Acts 20: 24

"But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God." 

~ (Acts 20: 24)

Amen.

Dare!

1 Peter 2:9-12

"But you are A chosen race, A royal priesthood, A holy nation, A people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not A people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation."

"DARE TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH IN JESUS!"

"DON'T LET ANYONE SILENCE YOU!"

"LIVE A LIFE THAT DEMONSTRATES GOD'S POWER!"

Acts 20: 25

"And now behold, I know that none among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again." ~ (Acts 20: 25)

"Paul was focusing on what was happening in him, not to him. Likewise, we can be sure that when something is happening to us, God is doing something in us - something that will shape us for eternity." ~ Chris Hodges

Ephesians 3: 8

"To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." ~ (Ephesians 3: 8)

Christ be with you family. Amen.

Romans 1: 1-2 PAUL

"Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures." ~ (Romans 1: 1-2)

PAUL - formerly called Saul of Tarsus; a persecutor of the early church turned apostle who authored 14 of the 27 New Testament books.

1 Corinthians 15: 9

"For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God." ~ (1 Corinthians 15: 9)

Thank You Lord for choosing Paul and transforming his life. In doing so we can see and know that You can transform any life. Amen.

Epesians 6: 11

"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." ~ (Ephesians 6: 11)

Thank You Lord for equipping us with weapons like prayer, fasting, quoting Your word, love, and the many others at our disposal to defeat our enemies. Please continue to guide and train us on the use of these weapons. Amen.

James 4: 7

"Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." ~ (James 4: 7)

FYI.... the Greek word for resist is (antistete) which literally means,"take stand against or oppose." 

2 Corinthians 10: 4

"Our weapons of war are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." ~ (2 Corinthians 10: 4)

 

"Only those who are spiritual perceive the reality of the spiritual foe and hence engage in battle. Such warfare is not fought with arms of flesh. Because the conflict is spiritual so must the weapons be." ~ Watchman Nee

Do Good while you have the chance!

Galatians 6:10

"So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith."

Titus 2: 12

"We are instructed to say ,"No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age." ~ (Titus 2: 12)

Tell the devil to take his junk and get to stepping today family! Amen.

Nehemiah 4: 17 WEAPON

"Those who were carrying loads did so by keeping one hand on the work and the other on their weapon." ~ (Nehemiah 4: 17)

WEAPON - 1. something used to injure, defeat, or destroy. 2. a means of contending against another.

Isaiah 54: 17

"No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn." ~ (Isaiah 54: 17)

We know that the enemy is armed, but praise be to God that we have been equipped with weapons to fight back with too! Amen.

Come & See!

John 1:39

Jesus turned around and saw them following. “What are you looking for?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?” “Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him."

"TEACH ONLY WHAT YOU KNOW!"

It is easy to tell others about their need for Jesus.

But have you personally experienced that need?

Have you personally experienced the results of embracing Jesus?

Have you personally experienced a major change in your hearts attitude toward sin?

"ARE YOU FULLY CONVINCED THE JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY?"

"HAVE YOU SURRENDERED YOUR HEART & WILL TO HIM?"

Sharing these experiences with others will speak volumes to them!

Living a lifestyle that reflects Jesus' power to transform goes much further than any other form of discipleship!

Proverbs 31: 10

"Who can find a capable wife? She is far more precious than jewels." ~ (Proverbs 31: 10)

And yet You call us, the church, Your bride! Thank You Lord. Amen.

Matthew 10: 31

"Fear not, therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows." ~ (Matthew 10: 31)

Thanks be to God. Amen.

Don't!

"NEVER BE CONTENT WITH ANYTHING LESS THAN GOD'S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE!"

"CHASE AFTER GOD!"

Jesus said;

"FOLLOW ME!"

Notice that He ascended to the righthand of God!

Notice that He remains there until this day!

Notice that He has gone there to preapare a place for His followers!

Notice that He will return one day for us!

"DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND!"

"DON'T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS!"

Your Invitation!

Are you looking to God?

Is He your number one focus?

"Today, He invites you to embrace Him!"

2 Peter 3: 9

"The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance." ~ (2 Peter 3: 9)

"Unity and friendship is so precious that even God wants to be part of it." ~ Noah Weinberg

2 Peter 1: 4

"By these He has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires." ~ (2 Peter 1 :4)

God bless you. Amen.

Blessings!

Numbers 6:24-26

"The Lord bless you, and keep you;

The Lord make His face shine on you,

And be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up His countenance on you,

And give you peace."

Isaiah 43: 4 PRECIOUS

"Because you are precious in My eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in exchange for your life." ~ (Isaiah 43: 4)

PRECIOUS - 1. of great value. 2. highly esteemed or cherished.

Psalm 116: 5

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." ~ (Psalm 116: 5)

Lord, thank You for loving us and holding us as precious in Your sight despite our sinful nature and ways. Amen.

Luke 23: 43

"And He said to him, 'Truly today you will be with me in paradise." 

~ (Luke 23: 43)

Help us to balance our satisfaction with the things of this world and our longing to be with You in perfection for eternity. Thank You for the hope of heaven and the joy to come when we get there. Amen.

Revelation 21: 4

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, for the former things have passed away." ~ (Revelation 21: 4)

Good things come.... Amen.

Deuteronomy 4: 39

"Today recognize and keep in mind that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other." ~ (Deuteronomy 4: 39)

"Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither." ~ C.S. Lewis

1 Corinthians 2: 9

"But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him." ~ (1 Corinthians 2: 9)

Amen.

Genesis 14: 19 HEAVEN

"He blessed him and said, 'Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth." ~ (Genesis 14: 19)

HEAVEN - 1. the dwelling place of the Deity and the blessed dead. 2. a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God.

John 14: 2

"In My Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?" ~ (John 14: 2)

Thank You God for preparing a future home for us, free from the struggles associated with this world. Amen.

Luke 7: 15

"The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith." ~ (Luke 7: 15)

May our faith increase as well. Jesus, let the world see less of us and more and more of You in all we do. Amen.

John 3: 30

"He must increase, but I must decrease." ~ (John 3: 30)

God bless and be with you family. Amen.

Trust in the Lord!

Psalm 11:1; 22:4-5

"In the Lord I take refuge;

In You our fathers trusted;

They trusted and You delivered them.

To You they cried out and were delivered;

In You they trusted and were not disappointed."

"I WILL TRUST IN THE LORD!"

Proverbs 29: 16

"When the wicked increase, rebellion increases but the righteous will see their downfall." ~ (Proverbs 29: 16)

"Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness." ~ Mother Teresa