Friday, June 9, 2023

Bring the cloak . . . and the books, especially the parchments. — 2 Timothy 4:13

 In a Roman jail, the apostle Paul sat by himself as he considered his last few weeks on earth. He must have felt his bones penetrate when he penned a letter to his buddy Timothy (4:21), pleading with him to visit before winter. He instructed Timothy to bring the scrolls, especially the parchments, and to bring a cloak to protect him from the biting chill.The animal skin-covered parchments might have contained copies of passages from the Old Testament. The "books," which were actually scrolls composed of papyrus. It is obvious that Paul had no intention of writing another dense theological tract like the book of Romans. He also had no plans to write any more sermons. He required such books to keep his spirit warm and his mind sharp. We must develop good reading habits. The first is, of course, the Bible. However, God also employs dependable book companions to uplift our spirits and engage our minds. Like a good friend, a good book is always there for you when you need it.We have read words of eternal truth that will inspire us to succeed in life's race since they are so beautifully written and full of grace.  ======================================================================= Can you read a book for free?What's the most read book ever?How do I find a book I forgot the name of?Which book should I read now?What is the most popular book to read?Which is the highest sold book in the world?Who is the #1 best selling author?How many pages is the longest book ever written?What is the most books sold in 24 hours?What is the longest book ever recorded?What is the largest single room selling books?How many books to sell to make $100,000? http://dlvr.it/SqLc6h http://dlvr.it/SqPKx7
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Let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No.” For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. — Matthew 5:37

 Verbal pledges are generally not something we can trust these days. Many people make promises they don't keep. In every divorce, a sacred vow has been breached by at least one party. If given a second opportunity, those who are in legal difficulty may promise to mend their ways. But when they are granted mercy, they frequently forget the promises they made. 

Even though God makes promises, He always honors them. We wouldn't have any reason to be hopeful if He didn't. Let's give Him thanks for being a trustworthy God and pledge to be individuals whose word can be relied upon.

People who believe God's Word ought to be trustworthy. Integrity is what we get as we walk in the light. It is more valuable than fine gold since it is based on the truth and the right.  

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I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men. — 1 Timothy 2:1

 Many strategies have been employed to preach the good news in the centuries since Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead.  Of course, it will also require other forms of communication, like written materials or in-person encounters, but prayer is the key element. Paul explains that God "desires all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth" in 1 Timothy (2:4). Additionally, "supplications, prayers, intercessions... for all men" are advised as a strategy for starting the task of evangelization (v.1). 

How about our respective neighborhoods? Let's start evangelizing through prayer right away.

Whom Am I Able to Pray Today? Before you talk to others about other people, talk to God about them.

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There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. — 1 Corinthians 12:5

 The work of ministry is not restricted to individuals who are acknowledged as pastors in the New Testament. Every Christian is spiritually prepared for some form of service, according to First Corinthians 12 (v. 7). 

In order to serve as ministers for our Savior, we are not required to stand in front of a pulpit. Everyone who has experienced spiritual rebirth has been given the responsibility of ministering and the privilege of serving.

Your effort for Christ is valuable, no matter how minor it may appear. I want to do as much good for God and people as I can in my brief life. Please help me to do my best!  

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Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. — 2 Peter 3:18

 Christians are like plants, too. We should plant our seeds, penetrate the ground, extend out our branches, and blossom. But in our lives, such a thriving state isn't always apparent. In the dull monotony of our everyday routines, it's so simple to get bored and drained. We frequently hang on and merely exist without making any steady progress toward development and fruitfulness. 

When this happens, we are at a spiritual standstill and need Jesus, the "Sun of Righteousness" (Mal. 4:2), to rekindle His love in our hearts. By focusing on God's Word day and night, we can plant our roots firmly in it (Ps. 1:2). 

Then, as our branches spread outward in an ever-expanding influence and witness, we shall be like a fruitful tree planted by rivers of living water. They'll be covered in blossoms that showcase the beauty of living a good life.

Let's start growing if we've gotten inactive.

Once growth halts, deterioration sets in. What can God make of you by study, trust, and prayer, O soul, if He can make a little seed into a beautiful flower?  
 
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All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. — 2 Timothy 3:16

 We could experience hearing God communicate to us through His Word as followers of Jesus. The Scriptures, with their soul-stirring wisdom and essential spiritual food, are tremendously satisfying when we are first saved. However, as time passes, we frequently read those same passages in a way that no longer appeals to us. God's exciting Word becomes routine to us when our spiritual senses get dull and sleepy. Then again, what joy we experience when a text discloses an intriguing reality and we "hear" the Lord once more!

Are you reading the Bible out of a worn-out sense of obligation? Or do you still have the same sense of anticipation that you did when you first believed? Read God's Word today and pay great attention for His voice.

We cannot hear the word of God without a love for him. I hastily skimmed the Scriptures; my haste had shut my ear; then, reading again in prayer, this time my heart could hear.  



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No one calls for justice, nor does any plead for truth. — Isaiah 59:4

 We demand justice, fairness, and equity from judges. But God, the universe's supreme judge, expects it of us and encourages us to demand justice on behalf of the downtrodden. Is. 59:9–15 explains that Israel's failure to achieve this contributed to the nation's demise.

In every aspect of society, Christians must be the first to demand justice—not just for ourselves, but also for others. The inner fortress of our hearts must be the first place where bigotry and harsh attitudes are expelled.

Prejudice has no place in the justice that follows God's norm. How does my response to injustice affect my witness for Christ—does it make it stronger or weaker?
How are prejudice and injustice related?

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Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak. — James 1:19

 In the young church in Jerusalem, listening was crucial in resolving a conflict between two ethnic groups (Acts 6:1–7). One group believed that the distribution of food was unfair to their widows. The apostles wisely heard their complaint, came up with a workable solution, and put an end to the conflict. 

Today, due of the growing diversity in our churches, listening to others is equally crucial. Our racial and cultural backgrounds are diverse, as are our ages and levels of maturity. But if we listen to one another, we can be united by our shared trust in Christ.

Are we compelled to voice our opinions or let off steam that we fail to listen to what others have to say?  

Lord, guide us in love. Make us attentive listeners, just as You are to us.

The most essential thing you can do right now is listen. Be this our shared goal: to spread the word of God's truth, to awaken people to prayer, to encourage them to live and love as Jesus would.  

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