Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Zeal for God

Hv a zeal4God according2knowledge. B nt ignorant of God's righteousness &seek 2establish ur own. Submit2His righteousness. Rom10:1-2. We're righteous in Christ!
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Grace & Peace Be Multiplied

Grace & Peace b MULTIPLIED 2 u in d knowledge of God & of Jesus our Lord, u who received a faith by d righteousness of our God & Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Pet1:1-2
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Not Having Righteousness of My Own

"..not havin a righteousness of my own derived fr e Law, bt tt which is thru faith in Christ.."Phi3:9. May we desire e same& live like righteous ones in Christ!
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The Surpassing Riches of God's Grace

God saved us in order 2show forth e SURPASSING RICHES of his GRACE 2ward us in Christ. Eph2:4-7. Let's rely on &expect His GRACE, His unmerited favor. Everyday.
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We ARE the Branches

Jesus didn't say,"I am d vine, TRY 2b e branches." Bt He said,"u ARE d branches." John15:5. We ARE in Christ. We WILL bear fruit in Him. We're a fruitful bunch!
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Secure in Jesus & The Father's Hand

D Lord Jesus is our shepherd. Our Father has given us in2 His hand. No 1 will snatch us out of His hand, nor out of our Father's hand. Jhn10:28-29. We'r secure.
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Christ Did Not Die In Vain

Gal 2: 21 "I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain(for nothing)."
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The Righteousness of God

For He made Him who knew no sin 2b sin 4 us, tt we might bcome e righteousness of God in Him. 2Cor5:21. Know tt u r a righteous one & then u'll act righteously.
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Our Good Works

Are ur gd wrks 2day motivated by fear for or the love 4God? If we love God, it's cos He 1st loved us. We can't love nor can we give anythg 2 God if not 4 Jesus.
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Jesus' LOVE

Jesus' love is LONG-SUFFERING, PATIENT, KIND &DOESN'T REMEMBER WRONGS. Our Savior has loved us with such great love. Let's love cos He first loved us. Gd wkend!
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Born of God, Abiding in Him

1Jhn4:15 Whoever confesses tat Jesus is d Son of God, God abides in him,&he in God. 5:1 Whoever believes tat Jesus is d Christ is born of God. Walk confidently!
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A Stable Walk

The more we know of Jesus' love for us & the depth of it, the surer and more stable our walk on this earth. Enjoy getting to know in fullness His love. Gd nite!
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Give Thanks for His Goodness

What makes God's grace amazing is e fact that we don't deserve it yet He gives it to us. Take a moment from ur busy schedule & give thanks to Him4 His goodness.
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All Things

God richly supplies us w ALL things 2 enjoy. 1Tim6:17. When we noe how much He loves &cares 4 us, we'll
do gd
b rich in gd wrks
b generous
& ready 2 share. v18
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Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Doing What Jesus Did

Jesus
Preached e gospel
Proclaimed release&recovery of sight
Set e oppressed free
Proclaimed e favorable yr of e Lord
Lk4:18,19
By His Spirit, we'll do likewise
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How Our Heavenly Father Really Is Like

Jesus, while on earth was the representation of who &how our Father is. For He said, "He who has seen Me has seen the Father." Jesus was compassionate 2sinners, harsh 2self-righteous ppl. That's the heart of God. Let's boast of our righteousness which is a gift from God, not of our own works. Rom5:12-19
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Religion vs Relationship

Christianity's not a religion but a relationship w e One who had selflessly died in our place. It's e greatest love story betw a loving God& an undeserving man.
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God, Jesus and I

Mephibosheth=>us
Jonathan=>Jesus, representing us
David=>God
Becos of e covenant God has cut w/ Jesus, representing us, we HAVE a God who's FOR us 2day. 2Sam9:7
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The Living & Active Word

Judge wat u hear w God's Word for it's "living &active..&piercing as far as e division of soul &spirit..able 2judge e thoughts &intentions of e heart." Heb 4:12
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Paul's Desire

Paul:"..&b found in Him, NOT having my own righteousness..bt tat which is thru faith in Christ..which is fr God by faith."Phi3:9. Read also Rom4:2-5,Isa54:17
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Be Humble

Grace&truth came thru Jesus. Let's b humble2receive His grace&let His Word wash us. For He gives grace 2 e humble bt is opposed 2 e proud. Jhn1:17,Eph5:26,Jm4:6
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Scribes & Pharisees We Are Not

Unlike scribes &Pharisees, who outwardly appear righteous bt inwardly full of hypocrisy &lawlessness, we hv Jesus workin in us, transforming us from inside out.
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