This week’s reading:
For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.
On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.
We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:3-4
Isn’t it strange sometimes that when we talk to others about God, they are suspicious of our motives?
Maybe it’s the way we say things? Or the tone in our voice? Our body language? Or their resistance to the Gospel?
However, Paul encourages us to please God. Sharing the Gospel is tough but imagine the joy it brings to His heart!
May your courage to share the Gospel bring a sweet smile to God this week.
Blessings
Monday, 12 September 2011
Monday, 05 September 2011
Planting Our Churches
This week’s reading:
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:2-6
Prayer is the foundation of ministry.
If we are going to plant our ‘churches’ in our homes and workplaces, (our calling), then our ministry needs to be:
- Birthed in prayer
- Sustained by prayer
- Grown by prayer
May your church reach the world this week.
Blessings
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:2-6
Prayer is the foundation of ministry.
If we are going to plant our ‘churches’ in our homes and workplaces, (our calling), then our ministry needs to be:
- Birthed in prayer
- Sustained by prayer
- Grown by prayer
May your church reach the world this week.
Blessings
Monday, 29 August 2011
Praise Him
This week’s reading
I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
This will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs.
The poor will see and be glad-- you who seek God, may your hearts live!
The LORD hears the needy and does not despise his captive people.
Psalm 69:30-33
The Lord desires our praise. It pleases Him more than anything else we can offer Him.
So, simply, plainly, openly, gladly, thankfully praise Him in all that you do this week.
Have a great week!
I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
This will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs.
The poor will see and be glad-- you who seek God, may your hearts live!
The LORD hears the needy and does not despise his captive people.
Psalm 69:30-33
The Lord desires our praise. It pleases Him more than anything else we can offer Him.
So, simply, plainly, openly, gladly, thankfully praise Him in all that you do this week.
Have a great week!
Monday, 22 August 2011
Just Because He Loves
Pauls says:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-11
Isn’t this one of the most uplifting passages in Scripture!
I trust that ALL that Pauls says you can claim in your life.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-11
Isn’t this one of the most uplifting passages in Scripture!
I trust that ALL that Pauls says you can claim in your life.
Monday, 15 August 2011
Christian CPR
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life--in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labour for nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:12-18
We are called to shine like stars.
We do so by being faithful to His calling – to hold out the Word of life to others.
Isn’t it an awesome thought – to speak about Jesus is like giving a drowning person CPR!
Have a great week.
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life--in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labour for nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:12-18
We are called to shine like stars.
We do so by being faithful to His calling – to hold out the Word of life to others.
Isn’t it an awesome thought – to speak about Jesus is like giving a drowning person CPR!
Have a great week.
Monday, 08 August 2011
Stand Firm
This week’s reading:
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labour for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved and that by God.
Philippians 1:20-28
Paul is writing to the church in Philippi. He is encouraging them to remain faithful. He uses himself as an example of how, even when under pressure, (he was in jail for his faith), Christians must stand firm in the Word.
In today's challenging world, many things compete for our attention, we, as Christians, need to find places of determination within us.
My prayer is that you will stand firm in times of trial.
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labour for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved and that by God.
Philippians 1:20-28
Paul is writing to the church in Philippi. He is encouraging them to remain faithful. He uses himself as an example of how, even when under pressure, (he was in jail for his faith), Christians must stand firm in the Word.
In today's challenging world, many things compete for our attention, we, as Christians, need to find places of determination within us.
My prayer is that you will stand firm in times of trial.
Monday, 01 August 2011
Hi Everyone
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:14-21
This is just one of those readings to meditate over.
My prayer is that you will know God’s love.
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:14-21
This is just one of those readings to meditate over.
My prayer is that you will know God’s love.
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