2/05/2012…..WEEK 279…..STUDY, GROW AND SHARE

Jesus said in John 15:8 “If you love me, keep My Word”…Jesus is our example to walk as He did and daily walk in submission to God and His Word. One of satan’s tricks is to encourage us to put off doing important tasks (like calling someone to check on them; studying and meditating in God’s Word; challenging ourselves to continue to memorize scripture. (It is not as easy as you mature, but well worth the effort). For those who have busy schedules and as we mature, it becomes easier to put off calling someone we haven’t talked with in a while and that might just be the person that needs to be uplifted and Holy Spirit is nudging us to call. Be encouraged by God’s leading in your life.

We are to continue and grow daily in our faith; 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth”. Another excellent verse to learn and use to develop your spirit is found in verse 16  “Avoid all empty (vain, useless idle) talk for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness”. But be encouraged by v.19 “But the firm foundation of (laid by) God stands, sure and unshaken, bearing this seal (inscription): The Lord knows those who are His, and let everyone who names the name of the Lord give up all sin and stand away from it.”

Most people love to share good news regarding their family or a promotion in their employment but we are less likely to share the Lord with someone that doesn’t know Him as their Savior. We should all have a list of lost people along with those who have fallen away from following the Lord that we pray for daily and use every opportunity God gives us to share with them what He means to us and what He can do in their life challenges. Memorize 2 Peter 3:18 “Grow in grace and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor and majesty and splendor) both now and until the day of eternity. Amen”  


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