“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
My brothers and sisters in Christ, when we are unified in the faith and we have grown in the knowledge and love of God, and learn to speak truth in love; “Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Ephesians 4:14
“A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.” My brothers and sisters in Christ, scripture reminds us, that, if we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, whoever is free is free indeed! “If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through their knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.” 2 Peter 2:20
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Revelation 3:11
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12
Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses. 1Timothy 6:12
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak when he deals with you; he is powerful among you. 2 Corinthians 13:3
My brothers and sisters in Christ, we should not be led by our stubborn wills, but learn to listen to the voice of God’ s messengers who are daily warning us, beseeching us to repent and return to God; believe, that, “Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you we will be alive with him and will have God’s power.” Praise the Lord!
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” My brothers and sisters in Christ, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and the calling you have received; so that you may please God in every way, bearing good fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of Him. “For from Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things. Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever!” Amen!
And he said to me “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
My brothers and sisters in Christ, take courage in God’s words, because whatever you and I are going through this morning, God is saying to us, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Let us be encouraged by Paul who said, that he would gladly boast about his infirmities, so that the power of Christ could rest upon him; and take pleasure in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake, for when I am weak, then I am strong. Praise the Lord!
Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! Psalm 66:5
What have you experienced that you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt, that it was the hand of God? My brothers and sisters in Christ, God is at work in your life and in mine. Every day, he performs miracles for us and we should not be quiet about it. Call up your friends, tell your coworkers, shout it from the rooftop, “Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for his people”. Praise the Lord!
O God, You are awesome from Your sanctuary. The God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to the people. Blessed be God! Psalm 68:35
“Tell everyone about God’s power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens. The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort”. What an awesome God we serve!
“I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me. I will tell about your righteous deeds all day long, for everyone who tried to hurt me has been shamed and humiliated”.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke; and if I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But, God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer. Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me! Thanks be to God!