Testimonies are meant to bear witness to the truth not glorify the person giving it. So when we share our testimony about Christ it is to reveal the truth of Jesus and not to brag on ourselves.
John 8:39, Psalm 71:15-18
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Sunday, March 1, 2015
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Blessed to bless
Miracles and blessings are not all about you. The Lord knows His Children have needs, He is not blind to it. Yet He tells us not to worry about the needs we have and seek Him. We can become s transfixed on ourselves that we use prayer and scripture only to satisfy our physical needs and desires and neglect to pray for the spiritual needs. Lest we forget the Great Commission is about expanding God's Kingdom not our wallet, business, agenda, etc. It is a call to do His Will on Earth as He has decreed in Heaven. This does not mean we should not bring our needs before the Father. But it does mean that the Great Commission is not about the "big payout" we should expect from God just because we are a Christian. Our "best day yet" is when we live with Christ in Heaven not when we get our financial break through, our health improves, or we get promoted at work. We make more money in a year then Jesus did in His Lifetime on Earth but we find ourselves easily complaining about momentary discomfort. How much stuff do we really need? Jesus' baby crib was an animal trough while ours was top of the line Babies R' Us model. He was not rolling on 24's, He rolling on donkey hooves. Yet He did not let His poverty or lack of resources stop Him from proclaiming God's Word. He did not preach about cashing in on God and living comfortable. He was more concerned with the end of man (eternity) as opposed the mist of air we call life (temporary). When we become focused on serving Jesus we will not use prayer or the scriptures as a means of being served by Him. No servant is served by the King. He is not a genie who grants temporary wishes. Nor does He find pleasure when we use the scriptures like they are lotto numbers that helps us hit the prosperity jackpot. He is God and desires to save all mankind. Let's be about the Father's Business and not our own agenda and help others know the Hope of Glory, Jesus Christ.
Matthew 6:7-11,19-34, 28:18-20, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Corinthians 1:22-23
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Matthew 6:7-11,19-34, 28:18-20, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Corinthians 1:22-23
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Sunday, February 15, 2015
You like Me....you really like me
Saying and believing "God cannot use someone like me, after all I have done" is a self manufactured lie and it denies the power of Christ. Through the blood Christ bleed for us our consciences are cleared, we are forgiven, and, we can now serve Jesus fully without the guilt of past holding us back. Press forward do not shrink back.
Hebrews 9:14, Philippians 3:13-14
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Hebrews 9:14, Philippians 3:13-14
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Sunday, February 8, 2015
Greener Pastures
The grass is probably greener on the other side but perhaps Jesus has placed you on this side of the fence because He desires to use you as a tool to tend to the dying grass.
Acts 9:15-16, 26:17-18
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Acts 9:15-16, 26:17-18
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Sunday, February 1, 2015
"Take a chance...again"
"Take a
chance...again"
John 21:1-14 starts off with 7 of Christ Disciples going
fishing after a busy couple of days, their Lord Jesus was arrested, declared an
enemy of the state, sentenced to death, crucified, and resurrected in the past
week. So the disciples were probably tired and exhausted from the events
earlier in the week and just looking to sit down for a good meal. The got in
their boats, cast their nets into the water, and patiently waited. The night
passed and it was a dawn of a new day but the disciples had nothing to show for
it because their nets were empty. It seemed pointless now to stay in the boat
and try to catch something that was not there. Why bother or even attempt to
stay any longer it was obvious to Peter and his crew that there was nothing
here so they decided to back it up and move on. It wasn't a big deal, they had
wasted a night looking for something that was not there and they came up
short.
We all have experienced moments like this in life. We have spent an adequate amount of time searching, pursing, or waiting for something to happen. We wait patiently for our "change to come", a breakthrough, employment, etc. We devote time, money, and our resources to try to catch something that seems to have alluded our grasp. We might have become frustrated, discouraged, or it's just we have come to the point of realization that this is not going to work out so we just need to walk away. But look what happens right when the disciples are ready to give up. A man appears and asks them, "Children, do you have any fish? (John 21:5)" Peter's answer is short and maybe even a little mean because he has worked all night for nothing and he says, "No (John 21:6)". Have you been there, after you have given all you can give in the hope of accomplishing something but it blows up in your face and someone comes up to you ask, "How is it going?" and you just want say, "Dude for real? Do you not see the bags under my eyes or the scowl upon my face...things are terrible!" Or when you are trying to save a marriage that is in trouble and friend says "How is the wife" and you want to reply "Have not you not seen how my wife changed her relationship status from "marred" to its "complicated!" We all have been frustrated beyond belief to the point we cannot tell if others are mocking us or if they truly concerned about how things are going in our life. If you are there I want you to keep reading because what happens next in John 21 is truly inspiring for us all.
In verse 6, the mystery man tells them, ""Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some fish." The seven disciples for whatever reason decided to listen to him and cast their nets. They caught so many fish in the net they were unable to haul it in (John 21:6) and instantly they realized it was Jesus. Peter probably overcome with JOY! grabbed his clothes and jumped in the water to meet Jesus on the shore (John 21:7). Because they were willing to take one more chance instead of quitting they had an abundance of fish. They did not consider how they felt, the earlier failed attempts, or even if this last chance would work, no they just took a leap of faith. How about you? Are you at the point when you feel like giving up and calling it quits? Are you looking at how things are not working out and it just seems as if you are wasting your time pursuing something that is not there? What if God would say to you, "Don't give up, and take a chance...again!" I am not promising you an abundance but I am telling you if you hold on and trust God He will bless you beyond what you have expected just like the disciples (Ephesians 5:20)
We often do not see the blessing that is just right around the corner because we are too busy focusing on how things did not work out last time. We lose our ambitions to see things through when we are constantly faced with disappointment after disappointment. But remember this, faith is not dependent on your situation or how you feel, it is dependent on God. Faith is being fully convinced that what we are seeing is temporary and what God has promised is yet to come (Hebrews 11:1). His promises are a matter of His timing and not our situations (Habakkuk 2:2-3). Sometimes we have to bow our head and plow through disappointment to get the expected end. Look at Abraham who was physically incapable of fathering children but he knew God was able to do anything (Romans 4:18-20). Our resolve that God is faithful and true to do what He has promised must stay steadfast (Romans 4:21). See things through to the end, God strengthens those who are willing to walk with Him even when it feels like "quitting time" and blesses them with His expected outcome (Isaiah 40:28-31)". I know you may be tired and feel like walking away but get back in the boat and cast that net. I implore you, take a chance...again! Stay focused you can do this!
"In His JOY!"
Read the Word, Share the Gospel, Be Accountable.
http://consumedbyjoy.blogspot.com/
We all have experienced moments like this in life. We have spent an adequate amount of time searching, pursing, or waiting for something to happen. We wait patiently for our "change to come", a breakthrough, employment, etc. We devote time, money, and our resources to try to catch something that seems to have alluded our grasp. We might have become frustrated, discouraged, or it's just we have come to the point of realization that this is not going to work out so we just need to walk away. But look what happens right when the disciples are ready to give up. A man appears and asks them, "Children, do you have any fish? (John 21:5)" Peter's answer is short and maybe even a little mean because he has worked all night for nothing and he says, "No (John 21:6)". Have you been there, after you have given all you can give in the hope of accomplishing something but it blows up in your face and someone comes up to you ask, "How is it going?" and you just want say, "Dude for real? Do you not see the bags under my eyes or the scowl upon my face...things are terrible!" Or when you are trying to save a marriage that is in trouble and friend says "How is the wife" and you want to reply "Have not you not seen how my wife changed her relationship status from "marred" to its "complicated!" We all have been frustrated beyond belief to the point we cannot tell if others are mocking us or if they truly concerned about how things are going in our life. If you are there I want you to keep reading because what happens next in John 21 is truly inspiring for us all.
In verse 6, the mystery man tells them, ""Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some fish." The seven disciples for whatever reason decided to listen to him and cast their nets. They caught so many fish in the net they were unable to haul it in (John 21:6) and instantly they realized it was Jesus. Peter probably overcome with JOY! grabbed his clothes and jumped in the water to meet Jesus on the shore (John 21:7). Because they were willing to take one more chance instead of quitting they had an abundance of fish. They did not consider how they felt, the earlier failed attempts, or even if this last chance would work, no they just took a leap of faith. How about you? Are you at the point when you feel like giving up and calling it quits? Are you looking at how things are not working out and it just seems as if you are wasting your time pursuing something that is not there? What if God would say to you, "Don't give up, and take a chance...again!" I am not promising you an abundance but I am telling you if you hold on and trust God He will bless you beyond what you have expected just like the disciples (Ephesians 5:20)
We often do not see the blessing that is just right around the corner because we are too busy focusing on how things did not work out last time. We lose our ambitions to see things through when we are constantly faced with disappointment after disappointment. But remember this, faith is not dependent on your situation or how you feel, it is dependent on God. Faith is being fully convinced that what we are seeing is temporary and what God has promised is yet to come (Hebrews 11:1). His promises are a matter of His timing and not our situations (Habakkuk 2:2-3). Sometimes we have to bow our head and plow through disappointment to get the expected end. Look at Abraham who was physically incapable of fathering children but he knew God was able to do anything (Romans 4:18-20). Our resolve that God is faithful and true to do what He has promised must stay steadfast (Romans 4:21). See things through to the end, God strengthens those who are willing to walk with Him even when it feels like "quitting time" and blesses them with His expected outcome (Isaiah 40:28-31)". I know you may be tired and feel like walking away but get back in the boat and cast that net. I implore you, take a chance...again! Stay focused you can do this!
"In His JOY!"
Read the Word, Share the Gospel, Be Accountable.
http://consumedbyjoy.blogspot.com/
Sunday, January 25, 2015
When we follow Christ we find rest and peace even though we are surrounded by worry, when we follow ourselves we work in vain to bring an end of our fears and worries. Follow God's Way not your own.
John 16:33, Matthew 11:28-30
"In His JOY!"
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John 16:33, Matthew 11:28-30
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Sunday, January 18, 2015
"Angry with God"
This has been a year of transition for me and my family. On this day we began to look forward taking a position as Lead Pastor in a wonderful church in Iowa but we also reflect on how much God has shown us this past year.
Last year around this time my wife and I heard God's calling to come to the Denver, Colorado Area and help a friend in ministry. It was our joy to answer God's Call and declare the goodness of truth of His Word with others. It is something we looked forward to, so there was no hesitation in answering the call to full-time ministry. We packed our bags with the full expectations of working alongside others in expanding God's Kingdom.
We arrived with hearts ready to serve but we soon found ourselves battling to the pain of proclaiming God's Truth and doing His Will while being called the devil and a liar at the same time by those who were working with in the ministry. It easy to stand when others are supporting you but it hard to fight when you feel as if you are an outcast and to avoid division in the church you remain silent. At the end we had a choice, we could please men and stay or we could resign and stand for God's Truth. If we left there would be no source of income, our reputation in ministry would be tarnished, and we would be outcasts. Or we could stay and have a steady flow of income, we would have to compromise the truth of God's Word, and who knows what else we would be subjecting ourselves too.
As a father and a husband I looked at my children and wife who depend on me to provide a source of income. I knew they needed to eat, have shelter, clothing, and health insurance. As a preacher, minister, and pastor I worried about my reputation, would I ever find a job in ministry after I being labeled "a devil". But as a Christians I knew I could not compromise God's Truth for the sake of having my family needs met. I could stand for Christ and provide an example of what it looks like to follow Jesus or I could take the money and provide for my family. We choose to resign and shed light on the truth but in the end we carried the false stigma of being sinners, liars, and people who were controlled demonic spirit. I walked away proud of how we stood for Christ but fearful of how I was going to provide.
But if God's Word is true why did I worry about provision? His Word tells us as Christians we are not to worry about food, clothing, shelter, or even our life because those who do not know Christ worry over these things (Matthew 6:25-31). Unbelievers fear the unknown and uncertainty because they do not know who holds tomorrow in His Hand. They do not have the hope of glory living on the inside of them. All they have is fear and the pursuit of things helps distract them from the fear that encompasses them. But I am not an unbeliever, I believe in God, Jesus, and His Spirit! I do not merely believe, I faithfully follow Him, and my faith Has corresponding action. It is not a pseudo faith that only believes and acts when I see the direct benefit to me, my faith is willing to go where God sends me, do what He Wills, and submits to Him as Lord. So what was the deal with the worry, I gave up my worry in exchange for His Faith and readjusted my focus to look towards Christ and sought after His Kingdom of Righteousness (Matthew 6:33-35).
Truly God saw the needs of my family and I tell you this in all honesty, we did not grow hunger, our bills were paid, God provided. My family faithful prayed, trusted in the truth's of God's Word, and continued to share the truth of His Word. We received checks in the mail, friends blessed us with food, others gave us money faithfully. We understood how Elijah felt when he ravens were used to feed him (1 Kings 17:4-6). But I had unresolved issues, please understand I was not bitter but I was hurt. Because I wondered "God, how could you let this happen?"
How could God let this happen to my family, why would He allow such a thing as this? Why didn't He come and defend us, where was Jesus, where was our hero? Those are real questions we all have wondered about whether publicly or privately. Some of us are still walking around pondering the "why". For some of us we ask "why" because we have seen the lives of those we loved snatched from them prematurely, others have experienced horrible acts of abuse against them, some are struggling to find work and grow weary of borrowing or depending on the kindness of others, some watch as their children battle addictions, and some are mending from hurt whether in the church or outside of it.
The point is we all have asked "why" at some point in life. We all are looking for victory and waiting for the breakthrough in a particular situation. And this "why" sometimes leads us to be angry at God, we find ourselves saying "I quit" and we give up. We take the approach that compromise will end the pain because the fight has made us feel like delusional warriors who are fighting a losing battle. And we question if we missed it or maybe God hates us. We can even began to contemplate walking away from Christ because of angry that the "why" question brings.
But look at John the Baptist who was sitting in jail about waiting for his beheading. The governor's wife because she had grown tired of John exposing her sin and was about to minister her own brand of sick justice (Matthew 14:1-10). Before John's death he sent word to Jesus and asked if Jesus if He truly was the Christ (Luke 7:18-20). Remember when Jesus came to be baptized by John what John said "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel. (John 1:29-31)" John had already confessed who Jesus was and believed in the truth of God's Word but when john focused on the situation instead of God, doubt began to rise. John even saw the Holy Spirit descend upon Christ (John 1:32:34), yet John still doubted. But this is what we do and how we get angry at God. We look at the situation that has not changed and how much turmoil that it has caused us, we no longer care to see what God has done, is doing, or will do we are seeking immediately relief. When that relief does not appear we can easily lose our focus.
Jesus helped John to refocus because His answer to John's question of "are you the one?" His answer was simple and to the point. He told John's Messengers "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them (Luke 7:22)" Jesus reply was simply, despite John's current condition God's Will is still being done. We do not look at what is happening to us we look at what God is doing through and around us. Our situation may look grim but it does not stop God's Will from being done. So ask yourself can see how God is using the situation for His Glory? It's a hard question and a tough way to look at our lives. But if those before us had not endured torture, pain, tribulations, etc we would not have the Scriptures to encourage us. if those in the Hall of Faith had not endured or even lost their lives for the sake of Christ we would have no source to gleam from, no hope of encouragement, or example to follow (Hebrews 11). That cloud of witness that was left for us to follow leaves us without excuse to lay aside the weights of sin that so easily prevent us from pursuing after God, so we can endure whatever may come our way, all for the glory of God (Hebrews 12:1-2).
When we consider these things we understand that our angry at God is misdirected. We are not angry at God for what has happened we are angry at the discomfort that comes with trusting God. I am NOT saying that God Wills for horrific tragedy in our lives but I am saying that God can use any plan of evil the devil has for our lives and turn it around for His Glory and for the good of His Children (Romans 8:28) I am saying that even though horrible things may happen to us if we keep our focus on God He will take the tragedy of the few and turn it around to save the many (Genesis 50:20). Though we feel as if God has slayed us, yet we must trust Him (John 13:15). God can use any situation. If we are willing to allow God to use our very death for His Glory, if we are willing to give full autonomy to God to do as He sees fit in our lives and not be angry at His Choice we will understand Jesus finally words to John the Baptist "Blessed is anyone not offended by me! (Luke 7:23)"
We must stop looking and hoping for merely a comfortable ending on the Earth that is temporary, this is not our treasure. Our hope is that God can use our lives, situations, and circumstances to work out an eternal glory, this is our treasure, this is our hope, this is our JOY it is all wrapped up in Jesus because He is our incorruptible treasure (Matthew 6:19-21)! Our earthly discomfort is temporary and light when compared to the eternal glory that awaits us (2 Corinthians 4:14-16) So we do not lose heart but we take this truth that Jesus is the end goal and not our breakthrough. We press towards Him and not the end of the situation (Philippians 3:14). I am not preaching something I have read but something that I live. Stay focused you can do this.
"In His JOY!"
Read the Word, Share the Gospel, Be Accountable.
http://consumedbyjoy.blogspot.com/
Last year around this time my wife and I heard God's calling to come to the Denver, Colorado Area and help a friend in ministry. It was our joy to answer God's Call and declare the goodness of truth of His Word with others. It is something we looked forward to, so there was no hesitation in answering the call to full-time ministry. We packed our bags with the full expectations of working alongside others in expanding God's Kingdom.
We arrived with hearts ready to serve but we soon found ourselves battling to the pain of proclaiming God's Truth and doing His Will while being called the devil and a liar at the same time by those who were working with in the ministry. It easy to stand when others are supporting you but it hard to fight when you feel as if you are an outcast and to avoid division in the church you remain silent. At the end we had a choice, we could please men and stay or we could resign and stand for God's Truth. If we left there would be no source of income, our reputation in ministry would be tarnished, and we would be outcasts. Or we could stay and have a steady flow of income, we would have to compromise the truth of God's Word, and who knows what else we would be subjecting ourselves too.
As a father and a husband I looked at my children and wife who depend on me to provide a source of income. I knew they needed to eat, have shelter, clothing, and health insurance. As a preacher, minister, and pastor I worried about my reputation, would I ever find a job in ministry after I being labeled "a devil". But as a Christians I knew I could not compromise God's Truth for the sake of having my family needs met. I could stand for Christ and provide an example of what it looks like to follow Jesus or I could take the money and provide for my family. We choose to resign and shed light on the truth but in the end we carried the false stigma of being sinners, liars, and people who were controlled demonic spirit. I walked away proud of how we stood for Christ but fearful of how I was going to provide.
But if God's Word is true why did I worry about provision? His Word tells us as Christians we are not to worry about food, clothing, shelter, or even our life because those who do not know Christ worry over these things (Matthew 6:25-31). Unbelievers fear the unknown and uncertainty because they do not know who holds tomorrow in His Hand. They do not have the hope of glory living on the inside of them. All they have is fear and the pursuit of things helps distract them from the fear that encompasses them. But I am not an unbeliever, I believe in God, Jesus, and His Spirit! I do not merely believe, I faithfully follow Him, and my faith Has corresponding action. It is not a pseudo faith that only believes and acts when I see the direct benefit to me, my faith is willing to go where God sends me, do what He Wills, and submits to Him as Lord. So what was the deal with the worry, I gave up my worry in exchange for His Faith and readjusted my focus to look towards Christ and sought after His Kingdom of Righteousness (Matthew 6:33-35).
Truly God saw the needs of my family and I tell you this in all honesty, we did not grow hunger, our bills were paid, God provided. My family faithful prayed, trusted in the truth's of God's Word, and continued to share the truth of His Word. We received checks in the mail, friends blessed us with food, others gave us money faithfully. We understood how Elijah felt when he ravens were used to feed him (1 Kings 17:4-6). But I had unresolved issues, please understand I was not bitter but I was hurt. Because I wondered "God, how could you let this happen?"
How could God let this happen to my family, why would He allow such a thing as this? Why didn't He come and defend us, where was Jesus, where was our hero? Those are real questions we all have wondered about whether publicly or privately. Some of us are still walking around pondering the "why". For some of us we ask "why" because we have seen the lives of those we loved snatched from them prematurely, others have experienced horrible acts of abuse against them, some are struggling to find work and grow weary of borrowing or depending on the kindness of others, some watch as their children battle addictions, and some are mending from hurt whether in the church or outside of it.
The point is we all have asked "why" at some point in life. We all are looking for victory and waiting for the breakthrough in a particular situation. And this "why" sometimes leads us to be angry at God, we find ourselves saying "I quit" and we give up. We take the approach that compromise will end the pain because the fight has made us feel like delusional warriors who are fighting a losing battle. And we question if we missed it or maybe God hates us. We can even began to contemplate walking away from Christ because of angry that the "why" question brings.
But look at John the Baptist who was sitting in jail about waiting for his beheading. The governor's wife because she had grown tired of John exposing her sin and was about to minister her own brand of sick justice (Matthew 14:1-10). Before John's death he sent word to Jesus and asked if Jesus if He truly was the Christ (Luke 7:18-20). Remember when Jesus came to be baptized by John what John said "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel. (John 1:29-31)" John had already confessed who Jesus was and believed in the truth of God's Word but when john focused on the situation instead of God, doubt began to rise. John even saw the Holy Spirit descend upon Christ (John 1:32:34), yet John still doubted. But this is what we do and how we get angry at God. We look at the situation that has not changed and how much turmoil that it has caused us, we no longer care to see what God has done, is doing, or will do we are seeking immediately relief. When that relief does not appear we can easily lose our focus.
Jesus helped John to refocus because His answer to John's question of "are you the one?" His answer was simple and to the point. He told John's Messengers "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them (Luke 7:22)" Jesus reply was simply, despite John's current condition God's Will is still being done. We do not look at what is happening to us we look at what God is doing through and around us. Our situation may look grim but it does not stop God's Will from being done. So ask yourself can see how God is using the situation for His Glory? It's a hard question and a tough way to look at our lives. But if those before us had not endured torture, pain, tribulations, etc we would not have the Scriptures to encourage us. if those in the Hall of Faith had not endured or even lost their lives for the sake of Christ we would have no source to gleam from, no hope of encouragement, or example to follow (Hebrews 11). That cloud of witness that was left for us to follow leaves us without excuse to lay aside the weights of sin that so easily prevent us from pursuing after God, so we can endure whatever may come our way, all for the glory of God (Hebrews 12:1-2).
When we consider these things we understand that our angry at God is misdirected. We are not angry at God for what has happened we are angry at the discomfort that comes with trusting God. I am NOT saying that God Wills for horrific tragedy in our lives but I am saying that God can use any plan of evil the devil has for our lives and turn it around for His Glory and for the good of His Children (Romans 8:28) I am saying that even though horrible things may happen to us if we keep our focus on God He will take the tragedy of the few and turn it around to save the many (Genesis 50:20). Though we feel as if God has slayed us, yet we must trust Him (John 13:15). God can use any situation. If we are willing to allow God to use our very death for His Glory, if we are willing to give full autonomy to God to do as He sees fit in our lives and not be angry at His Choice we will understand Jesus finally words to John the Baptist "Blessed is anyone not offended by me! (Luke 7:23)"
We must stop looking and hoping for merely a comfortable ending on the Earth that is temporary, this is not our treasure. Our hope is that God can use our lives, situations, and circumstances to work out an eternal glory, this is our treasure, this is our hope, this is our JOY it is all wrapped up in Jesus because He is our incorruptible treasure (Matthew 6:19-21)! Our earthly discomfort is temporary and light when compared to the eternal glory that awaits us (2 Corinthians 4:14-16) So we do not lose heart but we take this truth that Jesus is the end goal and not our breakthrough. We press towards Him and not the end of the situation (Philippians 3:14). I am not preaching something I have read but something that I live. Stay focused you can do this.
"In His JOY!"
Read the Word, Share the Gospel, Be Accountable.
http://consumedbyjoy.blogspot.com/
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