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And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.
Mark 16:15, ESV
Let us be thankful, not only for our salvation, but that our Lord has given us a purpose: to lead others in our world to salvation in Christ.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!
Psalm 100:4, ESV
God has called us into community with Him and with His Chosen people. May we come together and thank God for this brotherhood: the Church filled with the Holy Spirit.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17, ESV
We can choose friends, but Christ chose us as His friends, and He has given us a brotherhood of believers to help us through life and into eternity.
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
Good wants us to bring heaven to earth, and He gives us blessings and gifts to accomplish this mission (not for ourselves).
And He doesn’t change.
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
Luke 6:28, ESV
We bring heaven to earth when we show the same compassion and forgiveness Christ showed us to those who hate, mock, curse, and abuse us.
“Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”
John 14:21, ESV
Heaven is brought to earth as we love and obey God.
Want to spread Jesus’ gospel? Love God and obey His commands.
And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Isaiah 60:3, ESV
The world rebels against God, but He has tasked us with bringing heaven to earth. When people see the love we have for each other and the joy given through our salvation, many will want to know what we have.
The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.
Psalm 103:19, ESV
God rules from heaven, and we have been tasked with fighting Satan’s forces on earth to usher heaven on earth. Trust our Lord.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16, ESV
This world is full of selfishness and need.
Let us share the love of God with others, ushering heaven onto earth as we sacrifice of ourselves to help others in Jesus’ name.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2, ESV
This world is a mess, full of distractions, problems, and temptations.
Let us keep our focus on the heavenly things, not ignoring the world but bringing heaven here.
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