The Lord protects strangers and immigrants - Psalm 146

"If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead."  (Luke 6: 31 NLT)

Who are the Moses and the prophets of today?  Jesus founded the Church as the Sacrament of Salvation to continue His saving work which is not finished.

 “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.  Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,  baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.   Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”  (Matthew 28: 18 -  20 NLT)

He also assured them that whoever listens to them listens to Him.  (Luke 10: 16)

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Pay attention to what I am telling you.

"They were afraid to ask him about this saying."  (Luke 9: 45 NABRE)

When Jesus spoke about His passion and death, the apostles did not understand but at same time were afraid to ask Him for clarification.  Are you afraid when you hear phrases like "no cross, no crown; no thorns, no triumph?"
Don’t be afraid to ask Jesus about anything.  He is waiting to give you understanding into any perplexing situation.  Ask and you shall receive.  (Matthew 7: 7, Luke 11: 9)

"Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart."  (Psalm 90: 12)

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Lord send the time to laugh and dance.

"There is an appointed time for everything,  and a time for every affair under the heavens."  (Ecclesiastes 3: 1 NABRE)

Are you waiting on God for any special favors?  Perhaps on health, family, finances, job, home, car, etc.
Do not be frustrated because it may not be the right time.  God does nothing except in the fullness of time.  Now may be a time to weep.  But the time to laugh is round the corner. (Ecclesiastes 3: 4)

Open your heart to Jesus in faith.  He knows exactly what you need and when you need it.  (Matthew 6: 8)

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If you seek Me with all your heart you will find me.

”And he kept trying to see him." (Luke 9: 9 NABRE)

Herod the Tetrach who beheaded John the Baptist kept trying to see Jesus.  Do you have a burning desire to encounter Jesus?  In spite of disappointments, obstacles and delays, do you still keep trying to see Jesus?

Jesus promises that those who seek Him will find Him.   (Matthew 7: 7-8, Jeremiah 29: 13, Proverbs 8: 17)

What do you seek most in your life?  Money, fame, pleasure, health?
Seek first Jesus and His Kingdom and you will have everything you need.   (Matthew 6: 33 - 34)

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I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.

[Jesus] said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him."  (Matthew 9: 9 NABRE)

Was Matthew qualified to be an apostle?  He was chosen and qualified by Jesus.  We have hope.

"And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified."  (Romans 8 : 30 NABRE)

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Hear the word and do the word. Know the word and do the word.

“My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.”  (Luke 8: 21 NKJV)

What is it that produces change/transformation in us?  It is not what we know that produces transformation.  It is what you do every day.

Sow a thought and you reap an act.  Sow an act and you reap a habit.  Sow a habit and you reap a character.  Sow a character and you reap your destiny. 
Watch out!  Your character is your Destiny.

Everyone who hears the word of Christ and does it is a wise man. (Matthew 7: 24)

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They shall live in peace who lends not his money at usury and accepts no bribe from the innocent.

"To anyone who has, more will be given."  (Luke 8: 18 NABRE)

Two types of riches:  Dishonest riches and Genuine riches of faith, hope and charity.   If you grow and exercise your faith, hope and love, you become richer in these virtues.   It is said and it is true that the greatest gift on earth is faith.  He who has faith has everything.  The most slippery thing is dishonest riches.  Filthy lucre and filthy lust go together.  Both lead to perdition.

"From the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.”  (Luke 8: 18)

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"To anyone who has, more will be given."  (Luke 8: 18 NABRE)

Two types of riches:  Dishonest riches and Genuine riches of faith, hope and charity.   If you grow and exercise your faith, hope and love, you become richer in these virtues.   It is said and it is true that the greatest gift on earth is faith.  He who has faith has everything.  The most slippery thing is dishonest riches.  Filthy lucre and filthy lust go together.  Both lead to perdition.

"From the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.”  (Luke 8: 18)

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