07/01 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
GRACE
Grace is the Lord giving us what we need and cannot earn. His grace is always sufficient. Let Jesus have his way with you. His grace will meet your need.
6/30 Philippians 1:12-14
12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.
SUFFERING
Suffering is part of the active Christian walk. When you share Jesus you will suffer the hate and reaction of the lost. That reaction is at times physical but here in the US so far mostly ostracism. Our courage builds a relationship with the Lord that equips us spiritually to grow in Christ and to be better equipped to grow in courage. Serve the Lord. Stand with Him.
6/29 2 Corinthians 4:8-11
8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.10 Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. 11 Yes, we live under constant danger of death because we serve Jesus, so that the life of Jesus will be evident in our dying bodies.
DESPAIR
Life is chaotic and so often unfair. Do not despair. The Lord is on your side. Be confident. Be calm. Nothing can separate you from the love of God. Jesus is Lord of all.
6/28 1 Corinthians 16:13
13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 14 And do everything with love.
GUARD
Guard yourself, what you say, what you do is important. It pleases the Lord to give you strength.
6/27 Romans 10:9
9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
EASY
This is easy for us to understand. If you tell others that you love Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved.
6/26 Romans 8:39
39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
COURAGE
Have courage in a chaotic, difficult world for the Lord has saved you in Jesus Christ. This is a forever salvation. We are in His family from the moment we saved and into eternity and forever. Never, never, never fear for you belong to the Lord High God and nothing can separate you from your Father.
6/25 Romans 8:28
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
SURRENDER
Surrender to the Lord and stand victorious forever. He will never forsake you. You are eternally secure in His hands.
6/24 Romans 8:15
15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”
FATHER
The Lord is our beloved Father. We have been grafted into His wonderful family. He will never lose us nor can we be ripped out of His hand. We are His for eternity. Rejoice for you have a loving Father.
6/23 Acts 2:21
21 But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.’
CALL
Call upon the Lord. He is mighty to save. He will hear you and save you. He is wonderful and He is looking for you. Call upon the Lord.
6/22 Matthew 10:28
28 “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
FEARLESS
We can lead a fearless life. In a time when more are being martyred than anytime in history you can be confident in the Lord. He is your peace. He is your security. Jesus is Lord and not even the gates of Hades will prevail against Him.
