" But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. " Acts 20:24 (NKJV)
My life is no value to me for my purpose is to finish the race with joy. Let me continue in your grace and mercy to fulfill the calling You have given me. May I continually testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Abba Father, lead me into the path of righteousness for Your name sake, May I honor and glorify You daily. Teach me Your ways that I might teach others. Reveal to me that which will change and transform lives.- Amen!
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" For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive,
but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness."1 Thessalonians 2:3-5 (ESV) Am I preaching and teaching the truth? Am I living to please men or to please God? I think I am pleasing God but I want to know for sure. It is real uncomfortable at times when I speak the Word of God. It seems to sting and people react negative to the Truth. But God exhorts me to continue. Abba Father, let me be pleasing to You and obeying You daily.- Amen! "Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.” -Jeremiah 9:23-24 (ESV)
Should I be boastful? Yes, I should boast in the Lord. He is the One to talk about, to give honor and praise to. It is not about me, it is all about the Lord Jesus Christ, who loved us so much He died on a horrible cross. Paul said we are to boast in the cross. The cross of Jesus Christ for it was there He redeemed us. Hallelujah! Abba Father, I love You and I want to talk , think, boast only in Jesus. Help me to get off myself and on to You and then know the joy and peace of a pure relationship. - Amen! "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8 (ESV) This shows the importance of meditating( chewing on it), getting into the Word God, memorizing it and obeying it. Inspiration without application leads to stagnation. There are many stagnant believers who just take it in and never give it out. God promise to us if we meditate and obey is awesome. Abba Father, help me to meditate on Your Word that it I reach the depths of my soul. May I obey You for I know what to do. My my life be a life of obedience. Then I know that You will prospers me and I will have good success.- Amen! " Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night."-Psalm 1:1-2 (ESV)
The Word of God is my delight. I love to get into it every day. It is a pleasure to read, study and meditate on it. I have so many Bibles to look at but I look at a particular every morning and I am able to write in it. I ask questions, make comments to help me as the Holy Spirit teaches me. Abba Father, let Your Word saturate my life. Let it be strength to my soul, let it penetrate my spirit daily so that I may talk the Talk and walk the Walk.-Amen! |
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