Do not neglect to do good

Do you allow the love of Jesus to rule in your heart and mind, and to move your will to choose what is good in accordance with his will?

"Do not forget or neglect to do kindness and good, to be generous and distribute and contribute to the needy [of the church as embodiment and proof of fellowship], for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."
(Hebrews 13:16 AMP)

"Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,  equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."  (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV)

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The Instinct of Faith

"The Instinct of Faith is an elevation and enlargement of the heart above and beyond all that is presented to the senses.
The life of faith and the Instinct of Faith are one and the same.  It is an enjoyment of the goods of God, and a confidence founded on the expectation of His protection, making everything pleasant and received with a good grace.  It is indifference to, and at the same time place, state or person."
(John-Pierre de Caussade, SJ - SELF-ABANDONMENT TO DIVINE PROVIDENCE)

Complete Abandonment to Divine Providence generates Faith that overcomes the world.  The Faith that overcomes the world is the Faith that Always knows that God is Always in control.

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Be content with the money you have

Worry about money is real.  How does a Christian deal with this worry?

"Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, I will never forsake you or abandon you. Thus we may say with confidence:

The Lord is my helper,
and I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?"
(Hebrews 13: 5-6 NABRE)

«Fear is useless; what is needed is trust» (Luke 8:50, Mark 5:36)

No fear, no worry, no doubt!

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Growing to trust Jesus

How do you grow to trust in Jesus?

"Jesus told the Twelve to take nothing for their journey except a walking stick—no food, no traveler’s bag, no money.    He allowed them to wear sandals but not to take a change of clothes.   “Wherever you go,” he said, “stay in the same house until you leave town."
(Mark 6:8-10 NLT)

"Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength." (1Chronicles 29:12 NLT)

The Razor Precision Providence of God is Never Late!  God knows what you need and when you need it.

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Endure your trials as discipline

Do you believe that God’s word has power to set you free and to transform your life?

"You must submit to and endure [correction] for discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons. For what son is there whom his father does not [thus] train and correct and discipline?"  (Hebrews 12:7 AMP)

"Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you."
(1 Peter 5:6 AMP)

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Throw off Everything on way of progress

What kind of spiritual danger or harm should we avoid at all costs?

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith."
(Hebrews 12:1-2 NLT)

"In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood."
(Hebrews 12:4 NIV)

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Do not scorn the corrections of Jesus

Is the Lord pruning you in any place?

"He will sit like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross. He will purify the Levites, refining them like gold and silver, so that they may once again offer acceptable sacrifices to the LORD."
(Malachi 3:3 NLT)

" And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,  “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,  because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”
(Hebrews 12:5-6 NIV)

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Free yourself of all anxieties

Do you know the peace and security of a life submitted to God and to his Word?

"My desire is to have you free from all anxiety and distressing care."
(1 Corinthians 7:32 AMP)

"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."
(Philippians 4:6 NLT)

«Fear is useless; what is needed is trust» (Luke 8:50, Mark 5:36)

No fear, no worry, no doubt!

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Never allow storms of life to defeat you

Do you recognize the Lord's presence with you, especially when you meet the storms of adversity, ill health, sorrow, and temptation?

"Master, do You not care that we are perishing?"
(Mark 4:38 AMP)

"When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.  Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”   (Mark 4:39-40 NLT)

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Be Patient and Persevere to the End

12  God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
(James 1:12 NLT)

Trust Completely in Jesus

Do you truly believe that Jesus is absolutely trustworthy?

"Let us all come forward and draw near with true (honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance and absolute conviction engendered by faith (by that leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness), having our hearts sprinkled and purified from a guilty (evil) conscience and our bodies cleansed with pure water."   (Hebrews 10:22 AMP)

"Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise."  (Hebrews 10:23 NLT)

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Become more productive

Any Unemployment in Jesus Enterprise?  How can we become more productive in the Enterprise of Jesus?

"And other seed [of the same kind] fell into good (well-adapted) soil and brought forth grain, growing up and increasing, and yielded up to thirty times as much, and sixty times as much, and even a hundred times as much as had been sown."   (Mark 4:8 AMP)

"Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do."
(Joshua 1:8 NLT)

"That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers."   (Psalm 1:3 NIV)

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Becoming Brother and Sister of Jesus

How do we become the brother and sister of Jesus?

"Then Jesus looked at those around him and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers.  Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”
(Mark 3:34-35 NLT)

"You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand— you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.   Then I said, “Look, I have come. As is written about me in the Scriptures:   I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”   (Psalm 40:6-8 NLT)

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Rekindle the Holy Spirit inside you

How do we live in true freedom from the power of sin and Satan?

"That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire]."    (2 Timothy 1:6 AMP)

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
(2 Timothy 1:7 NIV)

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Follow the Light

Are you guided by the Truth in your decisions?

"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT)

"Jesus called out to Simon and Andrew, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”  And they left their nets at once and followed him." (Mark 1:17-18 NLT)

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Jesus bore hunger and insult for us

Can you endure hunger and insult for Jesus?

"Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat.

When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”
(Mark 3:20-21 NLT)

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Answer without fear the Call of Jesus

Do you know what Jesus is Calling you to do?

"Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him."  (Mark 3:13 NIV)

"Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach,  giving them authority to cast out demons."
(Mark 3:14-15 NLT)

Accept the Call and Mission, Receive the Anointing.

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Open yourself fully to Jesus

Do you know that Jesus has absolute power to deliver us from all trials?

"Therefore Jesus is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf."
(Hebrews 7:25 NLT)

" Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens." (Hebrews 7:26 NIV)

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Do Good Save Life Even On Sunday

What is God's intention for the commandment, "Keep holy the Sabbath" (Exodus 20:8; Deuteronomy 5:12)?

"They watched Jesus closely
to see if he would cure him on the Sabbath so that they might accuse him." (Mark 3:2 NABRE)

"Then he turned to his critics and asked, “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” But they wouldn’t answer him."
(Mark 3:4 NLT)

"Then Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath."  (Mark 2:27 NLT)

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Cling to the promises of Jesus

"For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do."
(Hebrews 6:10 NLT)

"Follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance."
(Hebrews 6:12 NLT)

God Never Fails!

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