8/10 2 Peter 1:10-11
10 So, dear brothers and sisters,[a] work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. 11 Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
REWARD
We will be rewarded for our faithfulness.
Our hard work does not go unnoticed.
Follow Jesus.
Do the next right thing.
8/09 Psalm 125:2
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.
COMFORT
It is a great comfort,
To know the Lord.
He takes our welfare and safety seriously.
He is always thinking about us.
He inscribes our name on the palms of his hands.
He knows everything about us.
We are his forevermore.
8/08 2 Timothy 1:9
9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.
HOLY LIFE
God wants us to live a Christ focused life.
He wants us to put our burdens and heartbreak on Jesus.
He will see us through.
Christ in the lead is the only way we can lead a Holy Life.
His grace is sufficient for you.
8/07 Philippians 3:14
14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
RACE
We are in a race of life.
We are called to do our best to finish the race.
Surrender to the Lord.
Obey His Word every moment.
Listen to Him as He guides you.
You will finish.
The Lord is on your side.
8/06 1 Peter 2:21
21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered[a] for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
GOOD
Do good.
Do it now.
Do it when you don’t feel like it.
Do good.
8/05 2 Thessalonians 2:14
14 He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
SHARE
Jesus called us.
We answered His call,
He saved us.
Now we share in His glory because we belong to Him.
Praise God for His great love.
Praise God for saving us in Jesus Christ.
Praise God we are walking with Him.
8/04 1 Corinthians 1:28-29
28 God chose things despised by the world,[a] things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. 29 As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.
NO ONE
No one can boast in the presence of God.
He is our Creator and Sustainer.
We know Him because He reveals Himself to us in Jesus Christ.
He uses those who are willing.
Are you obeying Jesus?
God can use you.
8/03 Romans 8:28
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
OBEY
Everything is waiting on us to obey the Lord.
Spend time with Him to know what He wants you to do.
Once you know, obey.
Obedience first, success second.
Know God.
Walk His way.
He will guide you.
8/02 1 Thessalonians 5:24
24 God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
TRUST
Trust in the Lord.
He will make it happen.
At the right time it will come to pass.
Trust in the Lord.
Be patient.
Trust in the Lord.
8/01 John 15:16
16 You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
CALLED
Jesus called you.
He called you to obedience.
Obey and grow.
Ignore and struggle until you obey.
Obedience is the pathway to growing in Jesus.
