New Year… Gods Priorities.
Jesus had passion… Jn 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. Jn 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. Mt. 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you. Mt. 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.
Jesus had priorities: Mk 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. (Worship) Mk 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. (Worship) Lk 2:49 I must be about my Fathers business. (Work) Lk 2:49 I must be about my Fathers business. (Work) Lk 4:18 The spirit of the Lord is upon me to preach… (Witness) Lk 4:18 The spirit of the Lord is upon me to preach… (Witness)
Worship… Heb 10:22, 25 Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith…Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Heb 10:22, 25 Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith…Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Work… Rom 16:12 Greet Tryphena & Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord…and my dear friend Persis who has worked very hard in the Lord. Rom 16:12 Greet Tryphena & Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord…and my dear friend Persis who has worked very hard in the Lord. 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Witness… Mt 28:19 Go, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them…and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Mt 28:19 Go, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them…and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. 1 Pet 3:15 …Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have….do it with gentleness & respect. 1 Pet 3:15 …Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have….do it with gentleness & respect.
A final thought or two… The will of God is not something you add to your life, its a course you choose. You either line yourself up w/the Son of God, or you capitulate to the priorities which govern the rest of the world. Elisabeth Elliot The will of God is not something you add to your life, its a course you choose. You either line yourself up w/the Son of God, or you capitulate to the priorities which govern the rest of the world. Elisabeth Elliot Our lives are his advertising billboards. What does your billboard say? PK Our lives are his advertising billboards. What does your billboard say? PK
Be blessed! If I have to choose between being a layman in church or a corporate mogul, the choice is simple. I choose Jesus. James Kraft of Kraft Foods If I have to choose between being a layman in church or a corporate mogul, the choice is simple. I choose Jesus. James Kraft of Kraft Foods But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness…. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness….