August 20, 2014

DJ

Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:

Whenever Paul wrote to other churches and from churches he always included everyone in his message. This was not to make sure that nobody got left out but to continue following Christ’s teaching.

God taught him to greet all saints in Christ and to encourage the gathering together of the saints; that means everyone in the church!

Don’t leave people out because you don’t like them or their ways. If they are working for Christ them they are on the same side.

Include people who would otherwise be excluded. Remember the people who stand up for Christ. Glorify God in everything.

August 19, 2014

DJ

Philippians 4:21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.

When we meet other Christians it should not be with a clock of judgment on but with an open and loving heart we great them.

It is not for us to say that we are any greater a believer than anyone else since we cannot search the hearts of others; but Christ can and does.

Being able to encourage other Christians in their walk with Christ is important and needs to be show by all and not just the leaders of churches or those in charge.

August 18, 2014

DJ

1 Corinthians 1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom;

The Jews had been shown many signs and miracles by God in their past and they had grown to expect signs and miracles before they would believe.

The Greeks were after anything that would give them more wisdom and knowledge; they wanted to master the world.

We should simply be seeking Christ and not chasing after signs from God or earthly treasures and goals.

Being with Christ in heaven should be our ultimate goal.

August 17, 2014

DJ

Acts 20:21 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

When you get good news, who is the first person you will tell? I have a few people who I always try to get a message to when something really good happens; but I always thank God!

When we hear the good news, the Gospel, we should be wanting to take that news and go and tell as many people as we can.

Paul may have had a rough time with the Jews but he was still willing to teach them about Christ after he found out the good news. We should be willing to go out to tell everyone too.