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O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
Isaiah 25:1, ESV
We know God’s promises and faithfulness, so how could we not want to share that with others to have more people worship Him with us?
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16, ESV
We can be quick to share good news in our lives, or of something we think has helped make our lives better, but how quickly do we share the Gospel?
Are the words of Christ readily on our lips?
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10, ESV
We have the Kingdom of God in our hearts, carrying it into the world. This means we confront the world with their sin, and they will lash out.
Yet, it means they are confronted with the truth and goodness of God.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
Proverbs 11:25, ESV
We are blessed to bless. God gives to us so that we can give to others.
There is also a joy that comes from giving to others, especially when the gospel is shared and they find the joy of salvation.
Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
1 Corinthians 9:25, ESV
The Holy Spirit helps give us self-control, for we know that to be like Christ is the greatest prize. Wouldn’t we want to be as much like our Creator and Savior as possible?
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4, ESV
We mourn our sin, and we are comforted by Christ’s grace and love. We then mourn the sin of the world and carry that grace and love to others.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Matthew 5:6, ESV
Christ is our righteousness. If the Lord is truly all we desire, we will find complete satisfaction and freedom from sin.
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
1 John 3:16, ESV
God showed His love by becoming like one who hates Him (us) to pay our penalty.
We too can love those who offend us – and even who make us happy – by sacrificing our own feelings, wants, needs, and even lives.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:5, ESV
We begin under God’s wrath for our sin. Yet, in Christ’s atoning sacrifice we find His favor. What joy we find knowing we have been redeemed by our God.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
Matthew 5:7, ESV
We remember the mercy God has shown us by offering His Son as propitiation for our sin.
How much should we now show mercy to others?
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