Cheerful Giver‏

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All is well With Jesus on the Wheel

Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (2Cor 9:6)
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Too often I get stuck on the question of whether or not I give enough. But what's necessary is to get our heart before the Lord and be willing.

He made all things through his word

Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure--pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." (Luke 6:38)
What Jesus is NOT saying is that this is heaven's get rich scheme. He's saying that you cannot be more giving than your Father in heaven. Provide for your fellow man- your Father will provide for you.

I think of the love Christ so endless

Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2Cor 9:7) Let's pray.
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us everything we need. Thank you for using our small offering to set our little faith in your great love. Amen.
Today's very great and precious promise

He gave all for our salvation

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed (2Cor 9:8)


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Prayer of the Day

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Dear Heavenly Father,


He is Lord

 I am grateful for Your loving kindness toward me. I do appreciate Your grace and mercy in my life. When I come to You asking for forgiveness of my sins, I can feel Your mighty power cleansing me. I do want You to correct me when I need it, as I do not want to get off of the path of holiness. Lord, use me to reach out to those around me with the same love You have shown me. Guide me today in the things that I should do. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with so many things to do. I am trusting You to show me the things that are priority and give me the grace and strength to do them. May I be an instrument of Your love today. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

True Wealth‏

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• John 3:16‏

Life in Jesus is Good

God loved the world this way: He gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.

For all things belong to you, ...and you belong to Christ; and Christ belongs to God. (see 1Cor 3:21,23)
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Christian, in our present struggle we need to remember that we are heirs of all things in Christ Jesus. In this present age what counts is that we are rich toward God. (see Luke 12:16-34) We have a way to go.

Yes in Jesus we grow

Just because we are heirs does not mean that we have already obtained true wealth for our soul. Paul the Apostle said, "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own." (Phil 3:12 ESV)


There's the promise- there's our resting place. Christ Jesus has made us his own. Let's pray.

Make that important call to your saviour

Lord Jesus, thank you for making us your own. Help us to trust in your promise and look to you. Help us esteem the things that count- the things of love and faithfulness, of kindness and forgiveness. Help us to work for this true wealth that you give. Amen.

Today's very great and precious promise


And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise. (Gal 3:29)

Lord Come now

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Psalm 57:2-3‏

The Giver to all

I call to God Most High, to the God who does everything for me. He sends his help from heaven and saves me.

Not Moldy Religion‏

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Having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit from (Rom 6:22)
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One thing that really bugs me is the idea that God is against fun and joy. It's the lie that freedom from sin means that our lives are religiously drained away.

The irony of it all is that most of us have tried to really live as best we know how. But we end up in a mess or worse- we pretend that we are truly satisfied.

God wants us to have real life- we just go about it the wrong way. Jesus came that we might have life and has it to the full. (John 10:10) When we surrender our own efforts to find fulfillment and instead turn to know Jesus then he teaches us to live.

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Jesus said that whoever tries to save his life will lose it. We need him, not our moldy attempts to be religious. Even through pain and our many short comings, Jesus brings us into satisfying life in love and service. Let's pray.



Lord Jesus, thank you for your promise of eternal quality life both now and later. Help me to rest in you- to turn away from trying to fulfill myself and then to put my trust in you. Help me to follow you loving others. Amen.

Today's very great and precious promise

"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." (Mat 16:25)

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The Way to Life

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  I start my teaching today with a story to bring my message home. The boy had never seen his father study a map so carefully. He asked, "Father, why are you looking at that map?"

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His father smiled. "This map shows the streets of the city to which we are going. They say there is work there, in the city."

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Then the father's smile became a little sad. "I used to always know where I was," he said, "but the world has changed. Now we are going where we have never been before. For that, one needs a map."




The Way to Life

The journey was long, and there was much time for thought. After a while, the boy again looked to his father. "Father, my birthday is coming soon. I know that I should not ask for much, but there is one thing you could give me."

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"I will give you whatever I can, son. What is it you want?"

The boy replied, "A map."

The father was puzzled. "Why do you ask for a map?"
The boy thought carefully. He said, "Because I will be growing older. I will be going where I have never been before. And you said, 'for that, one needs a map.'"

The truth is, whether young or old, we are all going where we have never been before. Every day we face new decisions, new demands, and new dangers. How are we to find our way safely through these? How are we to guide our families and especially our young ones? There are maps for every part of the world. But is there a map for the greatest journey of all, life itself?

Let us all go Jesus is leading the way he is the way

"You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14).

How quickly this one, brief life passes. To ruin it by choosing a wrong road would be a terrible waste. How can we be sure of life's true purpose and direction? How can we be certain that we have made proper preparation for what lies beyond death? In seeking a Map for life, we should open the Bible because of the claims it makes. Again and again it assures us that it is the pure word from our Maker. Yes, the map for life. Look at these examples from the pages of the Bible:

Even this car will not take us there

God's Message leads you into better, happier living. It brings you hope, joy, love and life. Jesus boldly declares, "The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life" (John 6:63).

We need life because death threatens us.
We need direction because we get lost on our own.
I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for a man to direct his steps" (Jeremiah 10:23).

Even religious people go astray when they "let go of the commands of God and hold on to the traditions of men" (Mark 7:8).

Why are there so many divisions? Why are homes broken and lives hurt? Because people follow their own ways, not God's Way. Jesus will answer your most pressing questions.

Paul's Final Instructions to Timothy

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Paul's Final Instructions to Timothy

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9 Hurry to visit me soon.

10 Demas has abandoned me. He fell in love with this present world and went to the city of Thessalonica. Crescens went to the province of Galatia, and Titus
went to the province of Dalmatia.

11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you. He is useful to me in my work.

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12 I'm sending Tychicus to the city of Ephesus as my representative.

13 When you come, bring the warm coat I left with Carpus in the city of Troas. Also bring the scrolls and especially the parchments.

14 Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did.

15 Watch out for him. He violently opposed what we said.

16 At my first hearing no one stood up in my defense. Everyone abandoned me. I pray that it won't be held against them.

17 However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that I could finish

spreading the Good News for all the nations to hear. I was snatched out of a lion's mouth.

18 The Lord will rescue me from all harm and will take me safely to his heavenly kingdom.

Glory belongs to him forever! Amen.

Final Greetings

19 Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus

stayed in the city of Corinth and I left Trophimus in the city of Miletus because he was sick.

21 Hurry to visit me before winter comes. Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters send you greetings.

22 The Lord be with you. His good will be with all of you.

Continue to Do Your Work

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2 TIMOTHY 4

Continue to Do Your Work

1 I solemnly call on you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead. I do this because Christ Jesus will come to rule the world.

2 Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.

3 A time will come when people will not listen to accurate teachings. Instead, they will
follow their own desires and surround themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear.

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4 People will refuse to listen to the truth and turn to myths.

5 But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a

missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.

6 My life is coming to an end, and it is now time for me to be poured out as a sacrifice to God.

7 I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.

8 The prize that shows I have God's approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Live the New Life‏

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Live the New Life‏

A new life in Jesus Christ

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.

(John 15:4)
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God's grace is here for us. Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bear much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."

(John 15:5)

It's not defeat. It's where we surrender our self-determination and live the new life. Let's live in him; he is our life.

(See John 14:6)

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Lord, without you, I cannot do anything. Please forgive me for trying to set my own goals. Nothing is good like your will. Help us to surrender our self determination to you and to find our rest in you.

Amen.

Today's very great and precious promise
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
(John 15:9)

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Ezekiel 2:7‏

Speak my words to them whether they listen or not, because they are rebellious.

Love Encourages‏

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Love Encourages‏

Love one another

Encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

(1Thes 5:11)
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You know who truly is an encouragement to other believers. It's people who struggle like us all and no longer hide it. And they share the hope that is ours in Jesus.
Many of us can quote the Scriptures. We know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge" puffs up, but love builds up. (ICor 8:1)

Love to one another

The Scriptures point us to Jesus and his love. Let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. (1John 4:7) Let's pray.
Lord, thank you for the Scriptures that speak of you and point us to your love. Help us to encourage those around us. Not in the knowledge that I want to use and gain recognition but rather, help us to recognize one another and respect each other because we all struggle. Help us to share your love. Amen.

Today's very great and precious promise

We love because he first loved us.

(1John 4:19)

Alot are waiting to hear the message of truth

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Psalm 42:1‏

As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

Be Filled‏

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Be Filled‏

Be Filled with............

...to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (Eph 3:19)

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Pictures of Yosemite are amazing. But if you get to stand there in person- you can forget yourself in the midst of God's creation.

Mere religion is even less than a picture. Christian, being born again of the living God he calls us to be filled with his Spirit. In him we forget ourselves in the wonder of his love.

Be Filled ......

Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Eph 5:19-21) Let's pray.

Father, you have sent Jesus to free us in your love beyond our understanding. You call from eternity to be filled with the wonders of your Spirit. Thank you Lord. Filled with you we sing in our hearts to you.

Today's very great and precious promise


Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Eph 3:20-21)

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John 11:25-26‏

Jesus said to her, "I am the one who brings people back to life, and I am life itself. Those who believe in me will live even if they die. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die...."

Comfort in Good Work‏

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 Comfort in Good Work‏

Have Comfort in the lord

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.
(2Th 2:16-17)
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We receive God's comfort and we are established in Christ in every good work and word. (see 2Th 2:17) Because we are saved by grace through faith I forget that we are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
           (Eph 2:8-10)

We will only get Rest on the Lord 

Let us walk by the Spirit in the good works that our Father has already prepared for us. We do this as we find our rest in Jesus; willing to do God's will. Let's pray.

Heavenly Father, thank you for your Spirit, Help us to be willing to do your will; loving and forgiving those you have put in our life instead of finding fault with them. Help us to follow Jesus in every good work and in how we speak to others.

Amen

We are the workmanship of Christ

Today's very great and precious promise

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

(Eph 2:10)

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Take Heart‏

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Take Heart‏

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 In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

(John 16:33)
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We all have asked, "Why is this happening to me?" Jesus promised that we would have trouble in this world. But he also promised that in him we may have peace.

He said to take heart because he has overcome the world. He has made a way for us. His peace is found as we surrender our anxiety and trust in him. He is faithful. Let's pray.

Surrender all to him who cares

Lord, thank you for your faithful care. Help us to continually surrender our troubled hearts and to trust in you. We turn from our own sin- the world's trouble found in us and we turn to you. Thank you for your grace; your ever present help where we have peace in you.

Amen.


Today's very great and precious promise

We are called by a purpose to serve God

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
(Rom 8:28)

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Proverbs 3:9‏



Honor the LORD with Best

 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income.

Why Read the Bible

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Read the Word of God and Become Wise

Why Read the Bible‏

Read and understand

You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me (John 5:39)
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Why read the Bible? We know that all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
(2Tim 3:16-17) ...true, true.


And yet we do well to ask, "Why is it so good for these purposes?" As Jesus said, "They bear witness about me."

True Spirit of God will train you

And again, to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. (1Cor 1:24)

 Let's pray.


Lord Jesus, thank you for the Scriptures that speak of you to our hearts. We want to know you- not just facts about you but to know you in personal relationship. Help us seek for you in the written Word. Amen.


Today's very great and precious promise

True and true

And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.(John 17:3)

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