Greetings,
We should never forget the Sermon on the Mount.
“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.
He said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5: 1-7 (NIV).
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The Lord calls individuals and places them into His service for kingdom purposes. He doesn’t call the “qualified,” instead God “qualifies” His called. How cool is that?
“The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!”
Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms.
Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”
Jeremiah 1: 1-10 (NLT).
#faith #prayer #God
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Here is a powerful scripture for us to remember when we lose loved ones who lived lives of faith. I love the imagery of the verses below:
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12: 1-2 (NIV). #prayer #faith #death
Greetings,
We can find solace in the promises of God. God knows, sees, and is able to deliver his children from harm. If he doesn’t deliver us from imminent danger, we know from His word that when our spirit leaves our bodies we enter into his glorious presence. We are told repeatedly to “FEAR NOT!”
“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hearsthem; he delivers them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.”
Psalm 34: 15-19 (NIV).
#prayer #IsraeliranWar #America #Israel
