Jesus invites you to use your talent and time to serve Him.
"Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, "Come along with me." Matthew stood up and followed him."
(Matthew 9:9 MSG)
"And he said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19 BBE)
Blessed are you if you do this.
"I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing."
(1 Timothy 6:13-14 NKJV)
"Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart
and yield a harvest through perseverance." (Luke 8: 15 RM)
It was predicted that the Messiah would suffer before His glory.
"Leaving there, they went through Galilee. He didn't want anyone to know their whereabouts, for he wanted to teach his disciples. He told them, "The Son of Man is about to be betrayed to some people who want nothing to do with God. They will murder him. Three days after his murder, he will rise, alive." They didn't know what he was talking about, but were afraid to ask him about it." (Mark 9:30 MSG)
"But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him." (Acts 2: 23 NLT)
Be content with what God has given you.
"Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction."
(1 Timothy 6:6-9 NLT)
More love for Jesus more debt cancellation.
"Then Jesus answered his thoughts. “Simon,” he said to the Pharisee, “I have something to say to you.” “Go ahead, Teacher,” Simon replied.
Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people—500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other.
But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?”
"Simon answered, “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt.” “That’s right,” Jesus said." (Luke 7:40 - 43 NLT)
"So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love.
But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.”
He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” (Luke 7: 47-48 RM)
Will compromising with the world get you anything? Only sorrows and disappointments.
“To what can I compare the people of this generation?” Jesus asked. “How can I describe them? They are like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn’t dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn’t weep.’ (Luke 7:31-32 NLT)
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Jesus is the Father of widows and orphans. Call on Him in desperate situations.
"A funeral procession was coming out as Jesus approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. “Don’t cry!” he said.
“Young man,” he said, “I tell you, get up.” Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk! And Jesus gave him back to his mother.
(Luke 7:12-15 NLT)
"I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy." (Job 29: 13 NLT)
Life is a Journey. The destination is Jesus. Do not allow yourself to be impatient on the way.
"With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses,
“Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert, where there is no food or water?
We are disgusted with this wretched food!” (Numbers 21: 4 - 5 RM)
"And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” (John 3: 14 - 15 RM)
For this reason I was born: to bear witness to the truth and to save sinners.
"This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. 16 But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life."
(1 Timothy 1:15-16 NLT)
"Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus."
(1 Timothy 1:14 NLT)
God is the Guardian of my rights.
"The Lord GOD is my help,
therefore I am not disgraced;
I have set my face like flint,
knowing that I shall not be put to shame.
He is near who upholds my right." (Isaiah 50: 7 NABRE)
"See, the Sovereign LORD is on my side! Who will declare me guilty? All my enemies will be destroyed like old clothes that have been eaten by moths!" (Isaiah 50: 9 NLT)
When Jesus calls, He qualifies completely.
"I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry.
I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and an arrogant man,
but I have been mercifully treated
because I acted out of ignorance in my unbelief." (1 Timothy 1: 12 - 13 RM)
"The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus."
(1 Timothy 1:14 NIV)
Happy Birthday 🎂 Most beautiful and Most holy Mother. We your grateful children love you so much.
Be kind to each other. Take delight in honoring one another.
"Brothers and sisters:
Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another;
as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do." (Colossians 3: 12-13 RM)
"Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good." (Romans 12: 9 NLT)
To believe in Jesus and to share in His life and suffering is an awesome privilege.
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for the Kingdom of God is yours.
Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh. (Luke 6: 20-21 RM)
"For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake not only to believe in (adhere to, rely on, and trust in) Him, but also to suffer in His behalf."
(Philippians 1: 29 AMP)
Let me sing of the LORD, “He has been good to me.”
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters."
(Romans 8:28-29 NLT)
Where are you feeling insecure?
In God is my safety and my glory.
"Only in God be at rest, my soul,
for from him comes my hope.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed.
In God is my safety and my glory.
Trust in him at all times, O my people! Pour out your hearts before him;
God is our refuge! (Psalm 62: 6 - 8 RM)
In God is my safety and my glory.
Looking for a secured refuge?
You have found one in the Sacred Heart ♥ of Jesus.
#4: "They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death."
No fear. No worry. No doubt.
"Thus says the LORD:
Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!
Here is your God, he comes with vindication;
With divine recompense he comes to save you." (Isaiah 35:4 RM)
"A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
(Ephesians 6:10 NLT)
You will lose your salvation if you do not persevere. Stand firm in the truth.
"You yourselves are a case study of what he does. At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of him, giving him trouble every chance you got. But now, by giving himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God's side and put your lives together, whole and holy in his presence. You don't walk away from a gift like that! You stay grounded and steady in that bond of trust, constantly tuned in to the Message, careful not to be distracted or diverted. There is no other Message—just this one. Every creature under heaven gets this same Message. I, Paul, am a messenger of this Message." (Col 1:21 - 23 MSG)
