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1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.Do not quench the Spirit.Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” I’ve always thought when I’ve read this passage that there …
Jeremiah 18:1-4 “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying: ‘Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.’ Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. And the vessel that he made of clay …
1 Thessalonians 3:9,10 – “How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence. 10 Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.” When you think about other people how does it …
Jeremiah 12:5a – “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” The place you are now may very well be a testing ground for where you will be in the future. You and I must learn to master the present. Before we advance we …
In today’s New Testament reading there is a thread running through the closing scriptures of the book of Colossians. I read a different version of the One Year Bible every year. Let me share these scriptures with you from the NIV and then comment: Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all …
Colossians 3:1-3 “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” The Christian life is a life …
Jeremiah 6:16 – “This is what the Lord says, ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls…” The crossroads can be a difficult place in life. It is especially difficult for those who angst …
Colossians 1:21-23 “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— 23if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved …
Colossians 1:9,10 – “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in …
Philippians 4:6,7 – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Our text today starts out with some great advice: don’t be anxious about …