Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Fervent in Our Spirit: Romans12:11KJV
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
What is Paul saying in this verse?
Let us look at the context in which Paul was speaking and to whom he was
talking.
First, Paul was writing to the Roman Christians to nurture the Roman
believers in love, a life of faith disciplined by obedience and holy living.
Second, in chapter 13, Paul is exalting to love when he states in verse
ten, Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil. He was
telling the Roman Christians to love one another, as should all believers. Paul
encouraged the Roman Christians to serve the Lord God with a zeal of gladness
and a spirit of eagerness.
Third, Paul encouraged Roman believers to consider what the Lord God has
done for them, the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, and that they should have
a willing spirit to serve God by serving others. In other words, Paul said do
not be lazy in our service to God.
More importantly, all Christians should be bubbling with joy, pride, and
a passion to tell others about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. All
believers are commanded to witness Christ the world over.
Fourth, Paul provided examples of new converts eager to serve the Lord
by serving others. Paul’s encouragement applies to all Christians through all
generations.
Fifth, in our zeal for Christ, all Christians are encouraged to express
gratitude for being the elect of Jesus Christ, as we have been called to a holy
calling like no other calling that we, as Christians, will ever receive.
As an expression of thankfulness for being the elect of God, we are to
(a) study to show ourselves approved by God and (b) be diligent in our call by
walking in holiness as the world is watching.
Let us be enthusiastic in our spirit, which pleases the Lord.
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Trust God Always and In Every Situation: Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
Reflecting on our scripture verses that encourage us to trust the
Lord with all our hearts, what is my relationship with God? Is it one that I
have the confidence to trust God regardless of the situation when I cannot see
a way out of my current dilemma?
These questions come to mind, is my relationship with God to the
point that I recall His Red Sea deliverance for the children of Israel, knowing
that He is the same God and what He has done for others, and He will do the
same for me? Just what is our relationship with God?
Trusting God in every situation, we acknowledge that God is
supreme, all-powerful, and worthy to be trusted.
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Monday, August 7, 2023
Meditational Scriptures: Matthew 6:31-34 KJV
Join me as we (Shepherd Ministries Baptist Church) begin a daily meditation scripture for the purpose of growing in the knowledge and grace of God.
Today our focus is on Matthew 6:31-34 KJV.
31. Therefore, take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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