VerseD: 1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect

‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:15‬, ‭ESV‬

Our God has not left us alone, and He sends us into a hostile world that demands answers about Christ and God’s character. May we give them the same respect He has given by coming and dying, and may we show fear of God as He empowers us to be loving and compassionate.

VerseD: Deuteronomy 31:6

‭‭”Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Deuteronomy‬ ‭31:6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

God may not stop all of our enemies in this life, in fact having promised us persecution and problems. However, He is always with us and will one Day remove all evil and suffering. Trust Him until the next life.

VerseD: Isaiah 40:31

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬, ‭ESV‬

God may not heal or illnesses and pains in this life, but He will heal our souls and rejuvenate our spirits when we put our faith in Christ. We will be empowered to run the race of faith in strength and grace.

VerseD: Psalm 130:5

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope

Psalm‬ ‭130:5‬, ‭ESV‬

The gospel was written down, both the prophecies predicting Christ and His life death, and resurrection. Let us believe and wait on the Lord who is returning!

This Sunday at Church: Pray for any Church you know going through the Process of Having a New Elder

We added another elder this year, and we have seen the spiritual attacks. I know of a couple other churches that have grown and added elders, and they, too, have had interesting seasons.

Our Adversary hates unity and love, so may we pray for all churches, especially those sticking to biblical standards.

Daniel

This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Pray for any Church you know going through the Process of Having a New Elder.

This Sunday at Church: Pray for any Church you know going through the Process of Having a New Elder

VerseD: Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Ephesians‬ ‭2:8‭-‬9‬, ‭ESV‬

God saves us by His grace. All we are asked to do is believe that Jesus’ death and resurrection have us that grace.

VerseD: Matthew 6:14

For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew‬ ‭6:14‬, ‭LSB‬

We are able to forgive because Christ first forgave us, so let us forgive others that they may come to know the grace of God and have hope for eternity.

VerseD: Psalm 119:2

Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart

Psalms‬ ‭119:2‬, ‭NIV‬

God has revealed Himself and His standard for our lives in Scripture, and He demonstrated it by coming to us as one of us. May we seek this God and serve Him well, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

James‬ ‭1:17‬, ‭ESV‬

Our God who never changes gifts us with a change in heart and mind to love Him and share His love and joy with others.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians‬ ‭9:7‬, ‭ESV‬

As our Lord gave His life for us knowing the reward on the other side, so we help the Church and those in need by giving generously, knowing our reward is eternity with the One who loves us.