Posts Tagged ‘ Jesus ’
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”
Matthew 6:7-8 ESV
The difference between simply repeating a prayer and praying the same thing repeatedly is the first is doing a religious work while the second can be a sincere desire to hear/see God answer as you seek His presence.
And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
Daniel 12:3, ESV
Because of Christ’s good work, we now can be like a city on a hill, letting our good works shine brightly to the glory of the Father.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8, ESV
Our timeless, all-powerful, loving, ever-present, unchanging God put on human flesh to draw us to Himself in grace and forgiveness.
Trust in His nature and Word, not the changing winds of doctrine so prevalent nor emotional responses to life.
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3, ESV
Christ’s faithfulness and strength is what sustains and empowers us by the Holy Spirit to the glory of the Father. Trust in Him, not your own ability to be faithful. (But endeavor to be faithful!)
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
Psalm 121:1, ESV
In a world worried and complaining about all of the problems, we must remember God is in control and can help us.
And we can tell everyone else from where our hope comes.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24, ESV
In the day of disconnected social media friendship and increased depression, it is comforting to know that the Son of God has called us who believe in Him friends and brothers.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19, ESV
The Father begot the Son, and they send the Holy Spirit. Because of Christ’s authority shared with us through the Spirit, let us glorify the Father by bringing in to the faith as many as He gives us to win over.
That means GO OUT and make disciples!
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
Isaiah 6:8, ESV
Jesus said to count the cost of following Him (Luke 14:25-33). Becoming a Christian means accepting the call to go and share God’s Word (Matthew 28:18-20).
When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith.
Matthew 8:10, ESV
The Lord so enjoys and loves when a person shows faith through word and action, when a person turns from sinfulness and trusts His plan.
You want to make God happy? Believe His promises and obey His commands.
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 5:44, ESV
We are not to get vengeance. We are not to seek retribution.
We are to help fellow sinners get free from God’s wrath. If we refuse to love them, their trip to Hell may be on our own heads.
You want vengeance for their sin? Lead them to repentance through prayer and the Gospel.
a simple man of God 