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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
How difficult do you find it to forgive someone when they do you wrong?
How difficult do you find it when they continue to do your wrong?
Jesus stepped up to the cross so we may have forgiveness for ALL we have done!
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Psalm 87:6 The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: ‘This one was born in Zion.’
It is not up to us to say who believes in God and who does not – but our actions often betray our true feelings!
God is the one who shall record who is born again, but we will show others through what we do and say.
How do you think others see you?
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John 12:47 If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
One of the biggest things I struggle with at times is helping others who are working against me or against God…
But Jesus reminds us here it is not about what we think of the situation, but what God thinks of it!
Trust God and uphold His people in all ways!
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Acts 13:25 As John was completing his work, he said: “Who do you suppose I am? I am not the one you are looking for. But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”
John knew Jesus, the Messiah was coming soon – because he listened to God.
John knew he was a servant to others – because he listened to God.
John showed humility, endurance and perseverance – by listening to God.
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John 14:6 Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
If you know something which others do not know, do you keep it a secret?
We are called to keep secrets for others at times, but God wants us to do the opposite and tell everyone everything about Him!
If you know something about God, will you share it?
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Psalm 89:2 I will declare that your love stands firm for ever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
When you tell people about God, what information do you share?
It is right to share your own feelings and experiences. It is right to share the truth.
It is not right to impose your religious rules on others!
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Psalm 31:2 Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
When you have all sorts of things wrong in your life, who or what do you look for?
God wants us to be able to trust Him fully in our lives – sometimes that is not as easy as we say it is.
God can give you the strength and resolve to get through anything!
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Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my defence; he has become my salvation.
When we exercise and train to do things, we become better at them.
Have you ever tried to train yourself to be more humble?
Training to be humble and relying more on God will change your life!
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Psalm 145:10 All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.
How often do you come up against people just because you want to tell them the truth about Christ?
Jesus called us to be disciples who go out into the world and teach the world about Him.
But He also teaches us to make disciples.
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Acts 15:5 Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, ‘The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to keep the law of Moses.’
Are you trying to impose your ways on others?
Are you trying to make changes by changing earthly things?
Have you tried listening to God and obeying Him – He is asking you to spread the gospel, not earthly laws!
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Acts 15:8 God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us.
Who’s choice is it to accept someone into heaven?
We may think we know people but we don’t really know what is going on in their hearts and minds.
God alone chooses; and He is choosing you!
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Psalm 57:8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Have you realised yet the best time to awaken your soul is first thing in the morning before your mind is disturbed by the world!
The psalmist encourages us to wake up to a new song in our hearts where we can praise God.
Praise Him first of all!
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Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
No matter how far we go in life, how much we succeed or fail, we are all still children of God!
Always look to The Lord to gain an insight on what to do next.
Always try to listen to Him for guidance; no matter what.
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Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened;
If you want to convince someone of something, you cannot think of any faults in your argument otherwise they will show in what you say.
When telling people about Christ, don’t dwell on things you don’t know.
Tell people the truth as far as you know it!
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Isaiah 22:25 ‘In that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘the peg driven into the firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and will fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut down.’ The Lord has spoken.
How much of your life depends on earthly positions of strength?
Are you hanging your life on something which was not built by God?
Are you ready to lose everything which God has not supplied for your needs?
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Acts 16:28 But Paul shouted, ‘Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!’
What is your reaction when the people who hate you are confronted by something which will harm them?
We base too much of our lives on the disagreements we have on social and racial grounds!
Show love to everyone to everyone can see Christians are different!
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Acts 17:32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, ‘We want to hear you again on this subject.’
God has given us the choice to stop and listen to His Word, or to walk away…
You have the choice to believe in Him or walk away.
Sometimes the truth is difficult to listen to when you have lived a very different life, but it is never too late.
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Acts 1:9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
Do you feel alone when you leave your church after a service?
Jesus promised we would have the Holy Spirit with us for as long as is required – until He personally comes back for us!
God is with us wherever we are and is willing to listen and answer prayers – always!
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John 16:20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
When Jesus told the disciples they would have to face trial and tribulations, He was warning them of the real future.
Sometimes the world may seem like they are mad and don’t care…
Pride, greed and lust form most of the bad things we see in the world – stay close to God to avoid those attributes.
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John 16:26 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.
When Jesus was with the disciples He taught them how to pray and here starts teaching them who to pray to.
He does not say we have to go through anyone to talk to God – we talk directly to God!
But what He does say is we should ask God anything because of what Jesus has done for us already – not because we think we deserve it!