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PRAYING TOGETHER AS A FAMILY
Although in context, this verse reminds us not to fall into legalism by imposing non-scriptural rules and regulations upon ourselves or others about what we can or can't eat, or what we should or should not drink, in its wider application, this is a life-challenge to all believers. This verse reminds us that Everything We Do Should Be Done To The Glory Of God. And whether we find ourselves to be alone or in the company of others, whether we are thrust into the business of every-day life or quietly confined to the isolation of a sick-bed, our attitudes and actions should be such that they are a positive reflection of God's glory. But there is a further reason that whatever we do should be done to the glory of God, and this verse reminds us that it is connected with a loving concern for others. Brothers and sisters in Christ who are weaker in the faith, may find that their consciences prohibit them from practicing something which although quite 'lawful', could cause them to stumble in their Christian life. Whenever we are faced with a choice in life, there are two important considerations that should help guide our behaviour. Firstly, does my conduct or choice glorify the Lord and secondly, could my action or attitude negativity impact my Christian testimony or have a detrimental effect on my fellow man. Perhaps a simple way to avoid falling into legalism or license, is to follow Paul's simple instruction to do everything to the glory of God; to reverently and honestly ask the question, 'Is my behavior honoring to Him? Do my actions and attitude bring glory to God or am I tarnishing His holy name?' May we take to heart this simple instruction from Paul: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Our United Prayer:
Oh Lord my God, how we long to be ones whose lives are a living testimony to Your goodness and grace and whose only desire is to live our lives to glorify You. Take our lives, Lord, and may Your will be done in all we say and do today. Use us as vessels to Your praise and glory in such a way that You increase, and we decrease, until it is Christ living in and through us, to His praise and glory. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. In Isaiah chapter 40 we hear of the promised Shepherd of Israel, Who will graciously tend His flock like a shepherd and gather the little lambs into His arm. Here we discover the One Who will carry them in His bosom and gently lead those that are nursing their young. The God of the Old and New testaments is the same yesterday, today and forever. His Word Stands Fast Forever and His truth never changes. As we journey through the 66 books of the Bible we see a beautiful unfolding of God's gracious character and plan of salvation. As we trace the story of redemption through its precious pages.. The Shepherd of God's people is fully and finally revealed in the face of Jesus Christ - and the chapters of Isaiah seem to be a beautiful unfolding of this never-ending story of GRACE. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and the truth it contains. May we read, mark, learn and inwardly digest all that You will teach us and may we grow in grace and in a knowledge of You so that we may not be ashamed when we stand before Your throne, in Jesus name we pray, AMEN. Though all Scripture is the divinely inspired, inerrant Word of God, which is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, Luke makes it very clear that accurate historical research and the testimony of reliable witnesses of that day, contributed to the authority and authenticity of its content. Throughout the centuries, the enemy has employed many strategies to discredit the truth of the Word of Almighty God. Even in these early years of the fledgling Church, there were many false writings, false teachings, false doctrines, false gospels, false prophets, and false witnesses that were flooding into the early Church. The salvation message of Luke's Gospel is: "Good Tidings Of Great Joy To All People," and the core content of Luke's Gospel is that Jesus Christ has come to seek and to save that which was lost, both Jew and Gentile, male and female, young and old, rich and poor. Satan continues to employ strategies to discredit the truth of God's Word, and the continuing, ruthless attacks on the gospel of our risen, ascended, and glorified Christ is accelerating today in our post-modern society - so that if possible it would even deceive the elect of God. Let us be sober and vigilant, for the enemy as a roaring lion is seeking to dismantle the gospel of Christ and cause our faith to flounder. Hold fast to that which you have, knowing that the Lord Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that in Him we have forgiveness of sins and life everlasting - to His praise and glory. so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the good news of the gospel of Christ and for salvation which is ours by grace through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. Thank You for the truth of Your Word and for the wonderful message of grace that is extended to all who trust in Christ for salvation. Help us to hold fast in the evil days, knowing that Christ is returning to take us to be with Him. To Him we give our praise and glory, AMEN. The final book in Holy Scripture is the full and final revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to the risen, ascended Lord Jesus Who in turn gave it to the aging apostle John through an angelic messenger, to show His bond-servants things which must soon take place. And as soon as John had completed his greetings to his readers, we read: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Jesus, the virgin-born Seed of the woman and second Person of the Trinity, rightfully claims equality with the Father, for He is the visible image of the invisible, triune God, sent by the Father to shed His perfect, human blood as the single, sacrificial offering for the sin of the world so that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. No matter what we face in life, we can be assured that Jesus is always with us and that He is in control. When we are struggling in our walk with Christ, it is important to remember that Jesus is the source of our strength. He Is Our Rock And Our Refuge; He is our Strength and Shield; He is our Defense and our Defender; He is our Good Shepherd; He is King of kings and Lord of lords. Let us not be afraid, but rather let us put our trust in Him and rely on Him for our strength and guidance. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, and He will never leave us nor forsake us. Praise His holy name. Our United Prayer:
Great are You, O Lord, and greatly to be praised. There is no end to Your greatness and in awe and wonder, We praise You. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN. Christ's glorious Second Coming to earth to set up His Millennial Kingdom, which God promised to Abraham and his seed forever, is the focal point towards which God's wonderful plan of salvation has been continuously and consistently moving since the creation of the world (and when the human race was corrupted, through sin). This glorious Second Coming of Israel's Messiah is not to be confused with glorious Rapture of the Church for which we eagerly await today, for we are the Body of Christ and we are not appointed to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. We are the Bride of Christ who are waiting in eager anticipation for the voice of the angel and the trumpet call of God. Israel will have endured a grievous time of trouble, the likes of which has never been seen throughout the history of the world, for God's righteous indignation and holy wrath must be poured out for a brief span on a God-hating Christ-rejecting sinful world. But God's mercy and grace endures forever, and the time of Jacob's sorrow will be cut short, by the grace of God. And on that day, men and women, young and old, Jew and Gentile alike who have trusted Christ as Savior in that coming terrible time of tribulation, will cry out in rapturous harmony: “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him"; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we praise and thank You for Your wonderful plan of redemption. Thank You that we have been saved by grace through faith in Christ and thank You that the wrath of God was poured out on Christ in our stead. We know that a terrible time of trouble is coming on the whole earth when Your righteous wrath will be poured out on a God-hating, Christ-rejecting, sinful world, but we pray that many would come to faith in Jesus during that time of great distress. Thank You that the Millennial reign of Christ is coming soon, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. in Jesus name we Pray AMEN. |
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