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โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฆช๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*FRIENDS THIS DEVOTIONAL TELLS OF JESUS TEACHING IN PARABLES ABOUT OBTAINING THE GREATEST GOAL!*& FAITH TO GET TO HEAVEN!*& ALSO CONTAINS A MANTRA!*& UNITY PRAYER!*AMEN!โ ๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#Parable #of #the #Hidden #Treasure #The #Pearl #of #Great #Value #The #World #focus #on #the #cross #of #Jesus #as #WE #journey #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Unity #Prayer #Love #Forgiveness #Saved
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฆช๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS THIS DEVOTIONAL TELLS OF WHAT โTHE GOOD NEWS IS!โ THAT WE SHOULD FOCUS ON OUR LIVES TO BE IN HEAVEN BY STRIVING ON THE CROSS OF JESUS TO BE SAVED FOR A WONDERFUL!*BLESSED ETERNAL LIFE!๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#World #is #Very #Evil #LET #US #ALL #focus #on #the #cross #of #Jesus #as #WE #journey #through #OUR #LIVES #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Prayer #Love
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฆช๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS THIS DEVOTIONAL (IN CASE YOU ARENโT AWARE) IS FOCUSED ON HOW EVIL THE WORLD IS!*& GETTING WORSE!*& EVENTUALLY IT WILL NO LONGER EXIST!*BUT โTHE GOOD NEWS ISโ๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#World #is #Very #Evil #focus #on #the #cross #of #Jesus #as #WE #journey #Devotional #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Unity #Prayer #Love #Mercy #Forgiveness #Saved
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฆช๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE REALM OF EARTH TODAY!*THIS DEVOTIONAL (IN CASE YOU ARENโT AWARE) IS FOCUSED ON HOW EVIL THE WORLD IS!*& GETTING WORSE!*& EVENTUALLY IT WILL NO LONGER EXIST!๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#Parable #of #the #Hidden #Treasure #And #The #Pearl #of #Great #Value #The #World #is #Very #Evil #focus #on #the #cross #of #Jesus #as #WE #journey #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love
๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐๐โฒ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ช๐พ๐๐โต๐คธโโ๏ธ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED LOVING!*& BRIGHT LIGHT HEARTED!*& KIND FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*EASY GOING!*WHIMSICAL!*& BEAUTIFUL WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!โ ๐ค๐๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐๐โฑ๏ธ๐๐๐โต๐คธโโ๏ธ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐โฒ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ช๐พ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ โ๏ธ๐ค๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#World #Jesus #Devotional #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Prayer #Love #One #Another #Mercy #Forgiveness #Saved
๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐๐โฒ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ช๐พ๐๐โต๐คธโโ๏ธ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED LOVING!*& BRIGHT LIGHT HEARTED!*& KIND FRIENDS TODAY LET US ALL FEED OUR SPIRITS WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS TO OBTAIN POSITIVE HOPE!*& PASS IT ON TO OTHERS ACROSS THE WORLD BY BOOSTING THEM UP WITH LOVING ENCOURAGEMENT!*AMEN!๐๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#World #Devotional #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Unity #Prayer #Love #One #Another #Mercy #Forgiveness #Saved
๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐๐โฒ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ช๐พ๐๐โต๐คธโโ๏ธ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED LOVING!*& BRIGHT LIGHT HEARTED!*& KIND FRIENDS GOOD MONDAY MORNING!๐๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#World #Jesus #Monday #Devotional #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Prayer #Love #One #Another #Mercy #Forgiveness #Saved
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๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐๐โฒ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ช๐พ๐๐โต๐คธโโ๏ธ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED LOVING!*& BRIGHT LIGHT HEARTED!*& KIND FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD MONDAY MORNING!๐๐
(Matthew 13:44-46)
#World #Monday #Devotional #Father #GOD #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Prayer #Love #One #Another #Mercy #Forgiveness #Saved
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Philippi and Fort Worth: The Same Battle Across the Centuries
By Elizabeth Prata
NOT the Fort Worth street preachers. I am grateful for street preachers. Photo by Ryunosuke Kikuno on Unsplash
The scene: Acts 16:19-40. Paul and Silas are preaching in Philippi. A demon possessed slave girl was following them and making pronouncements positive to them, but the source of course was all wrong. So Paul cast out the demon from the girl. The slave girl’s owner became angry that his source of income was gone, so he accused them of advocating for unfamiliar customs and causing chaos and uproar. The result was the duo were arrested, beaten without a conviction, and put into jail- and in stocks no less.
The July 11 entry in the John MacArthur Daily Bible explains the situation from a historical perspective:
It was true that Roman citizens were not to engage in any foreign religion that had not been sanctioned by the state. But it was a false charge that they were creating chaos. Every Roman colony had two magistrates serving as judges. In this case, they did not uphold Roman justice: They did not investigate the charges, conduct a proper hearing, or give Paul and Silas the chance to defend themselves. Instead, the magistrates had them beaten with rods. This was an illegal punishment since they had not been convicted of any crime. The officers (v. 35) under the command of the magistrates administered the beating with rods tied together in a bundle. Paul received the same punishment on two other occasions (2Co 11:25).
False charges, abuse of authority, injustice done because it was done in anger.
As Paul and Silas sang in prison, an earthquake came and the prison walls fell and the chains of all the prisoners were opened. Obviously, a violent earthquake can’t loosen chain locks while the people attached to them remain unhurt and untouched. It’s a divine intervention.
To continue the JMac note:
Later, when Paul told them they were “Romans” (v. 37), it was a real problem. To inflict corporal punishment on a Roman citizen was a serious crime and made more so since they did not receive a trial. As a result, the magistrates faced the possibility of being removed from office and having Philippi’s privileges as a Roman colony revoked. John MacArthur Daily Bible, July 11
OOPS!
It was interesting that I read this section of Acts on the day I was observing another scenario occurring in today’s day. Two police officers in Fort Worth TX harassed a Christian street preacher at a Pride Festival this past June. They warned the Christian street preacher he could be ticketed for his speech if it offended others. This is a blatant violation of the First Amendment. It is also an abuse of authority as a law enforcer. One of the preachers actually was ticketed, for being too loud with a bullhorn. The officer was also noted to have done the same in a prior encounter in June 2025 at a similar Pride event where she stopped Christians from attending the event, while again warning for citations about offensive speech.
The news organization LibsofTikTok brought the issue forward and put pressure on the Ft. Worth Police Department to handle this appropriately. In response the Police Department official social media account on Twitter…banned LibsofTikTok. This also is a violation of the First Amendment of free speech. A government entity cannot ban citizens from access to their facilities or social media accounts, even if they are critics, due to the First Amendment protection of free speech.
Fort Worth, TX noise ordinances do restrict amplifiers and bullhorns. Those items are banned entirely with just a couple of exceptions: Noise ordinance from Ft. Worth, “Amplifiers in Public ROW and on City Property. The use of a bullhorn, loudspeaker, or other amplification is prohibited in the public right-of-way and on City of Fort Worth property.”
The only exceptions are the police using one in an emergency, or a citizen who had obtained an event permit.
So like Paul and Silas technically being in the wrong by promoting a religion not authorized by Rome, they were unjustly accused of causing chaos. Similarly, the street preachers were technically in the wrong if they used a bullhorn on a right of way or on City property without a permit, (and I believe they did not possess a permit), but the officer was wrong to warn them of citations for their speech.
In reading about the Paul-Silas situation from the Bible, and reading the ongoing news about the struggle for free (Christian) speech in Fort Worth, I’m struck by not only the similarity but the lengths to which people who oppose the Lord will go.
I mean, yes, we know this in our heads because we read our Bibles. We are told this will happen-
“If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they followed My word, they will follow yours also. But all these things they will do to you on account of My name, because they do not know the One who sent Me.” (John 15:18-21)
We know it in our head, but then our hearts become heavy when we see it played out again and again. Certainly Christians in the 10/40 window of the globe’s unreached areas know the hard persecution that can come, often persecution to the death. Here in the US other kinds of troubles pop up similar to the Paul-Silas issue of false accusations, abuse of power, and arrests.
These things happen because they hate the Light. “For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light, so that his deeds will not be exposed,” says John 3:20.
I am grateful for street preachers who promote the Gospel in public and call sinners to repentance. We are familiar with abuses of authority in the Bible. The Pharisees/Sadducees/Scribes killed Jesus unjustly. Nero and other Roman Emperors did the same to the brethren. We should not be surprised when softer persecutions occur even in a free country like ours. Sinners everywhere hate the light and will do what they can to squelch it.
As a side note, many cities do ban amplification devices on their public ways. In my opinion, cities with ordinances banning certain kinds of amplification offer a legitimate way they can arrest someone with whose speech they do not agree. Street preachers could start learning how to amplify their own voices like Whitfield or Spurgeon, whose voices carried over the heads of thousands of listeners assembled, in order to remove any means of squelching the voice of street preachers any abusive powers may try to exploit.
What a relief to know the Light of Jesus will remain forever, until the whole world is filled with His glory!
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How Can I Make Aย Difference?
It's easy to think we need to do something extraordinary to make a difference. But God often uses the smallest acts of kindness to create life-changing and eternal impact. In today's Gem of Knowledge, the Lord reminds us, "Giant impacts can come from small things. Think of a meteor. They are fairly small compared to the impact they make. Your loving kindness can be like that to a hurting heart. Amen." What a beautiful picture. A meteor is tiny compared to a planet, yet when it collides with the earth, its impact can be enormous. In much the same way, a simple act of kindness may seem insignificant to us, but we rarely see the lasting effect it has on another person's heart. Do something loving today. ๐ [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 15:1โ16:36, Romans 1:18โ32, Psalm 10:1โ15, Proverbs 19:6โ7
Small Acts. Eternal Impact.
It’s easy to believe that making a difference requires doing something big.
We imagine changing someone’s life by giving a large gift, leading a ministry, or accomplishing something extraordinary. Yet God often works in exactly the opposite way. Throughout Scripture, He delights in using what seems small to accomplish what seems impossible.
In today’s Gem of Knowledge, the Lord reminds us,
“Giant impacts can come from small things. Think of a meteor. They are fairly small compared to the impact they make. Your loving kindness can be like that to a hurting heart. Amen.”
What a beautiful picture.
A meteor is tiny compared to a planet, yet when it collides with the earth, its impact can be enormous. In much the same way, a simple act of kindness may seem insignificant to us, but we rarely see the lasting effect it has on another person’s heart.
As I read today’s passages, I was drawn to David’s celebration as the Ark of the Covenant was finally brought to Jerusalem. It was a day filled with worship, rejoicing, music, and thanksgiving. But one detail especially stood out to me. After the celebration, Davidย blessed the people in the name of the Lord, and then he gave every man and woman a loaf of bread, a cake of dates, and a cake of raisins.
At first glance, it doesn’t seem like much.
It wasn’t a fortune. It wasn’t a grand display of wealth.
It was a simple gift.
Yet it communicated something far greater. David wasn’t simply feeding people. He was reminding every person that they were seen, valued, included, and cared for. Sometimes love is expressed through remarkably ordinary acts of generosity.
Isn’t that how God often works in our lives?
A timely phone call.
An encouraging text.
A warm smile.
A handwritten note.
A sincere prayer.
A meal delivered to someone who is overwhelmed.
None of those things seem particularly large on their own. Yet at just the right moment, they can become the very evidence someone needed to believe that God still sees them.
Paul reminds us in Romans that our world desperately needs God because without Him, hearts become darkened and people drift farther from His truth. In a culture that often chooses selfishness over compassion, every act of Christlike kindness becomes a light pointing people back to the heart of God.
David declared in today’s psalm,ย “Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them”ย (Psalm 10:17, NLT). What an incredible thought. God hears the cries no one else hears. And sometimes He answers those prayers by sending one of His children to offer a simple act of love.
Even Proverbs reminds us how lonely life can become for those who are struggling. It says,ย “The poor are avoided even by their own neighborsโwhile the rich have many ‘friends'”ย (Proverbs 19:7, NLT). The world is often drawn to people who have something to offer, but Jesus was drawn to those everyone else overlooked.
As His followers, we are called to do the same.
Never underestimate the power of your kindness.
You may think it’s only a conversation.
Only a hug.
Only a prayer.
Only an invitation.
Only a few encouraging words.
But God specializes in taking what seems small and using it to accomplish something eternal.
You may never know this side of Heaven how one simple act of loving kindness changed the course of someone’s life.
So don’t wait until you think you can do something great.
Do something loving today.
God can make the impact far greater than you ever imagined. ๐
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- โLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?โ
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, โWhat do You want me to do?โ
- Journal what He reveals โย then do it!
Allow the Lord to direct you to someone who may need your loving kindness today. Trust Him to use your obedience in ways you may never see.
Prayer
Dear Lord,, thank You for showing me kindness over and over again, even in the smallest ways. Help me never overlook the opportunities You place before me to encourage someone else. Fill my heart with compassion and open my eyes to those who are hurting. Teach me to be faithful in the little things, trusting that You can use even the smallest act of love to make an eternal difference. May my words, my actions, and my kindness always point others to You. In Your mighty name I pray, amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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A tiny meteor strikes the earth, creating a massive impact crater and brilliant explosion, illustrating how small acts of kindness can create life-changing and eternal impact through God's power.
Sisters in Christ, don't forget about the Women's Ministry meeting happening this Saturday at 14:00.
Led by Pastor Penny, this will be a quiet time of reflection and restoration as we discover the importance of coming into God's presence and being held by God's grace.
All women are welcome to join us!
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A flyer from Bedfordview Methodist Church, with a black sidebar on the left, and a photo on the right, of a woman sitting on a beach hugging her knees and looking up to the sun. The caption reads, "Women's Ministry: Dear Sisters in Christ, on the 18th July we will discover the importance of coming into God's presence & being held by His Grace with Pastor Penny. May you experience restoration and wholeness as we have times of quiet and reflection. Sat 18 July 2pm." The photo on the right contains the Women's Ministry logo, and the following text: "Come with me. Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Find rest in God. Release Worry. Renew Your Spirit. You are not alone. He cares for you." The flyer's footer contains the church's name, logo, physical and email addresses, and social media handles.
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
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โFor I am not ashamed of the Good News (the gospel), because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to Godโs chosen people (the Jews), then to everyone else (the Gentiles).
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed โ a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: โThe righteous will live by faith.โโ
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Romansโฌ โญ1โฌ:โญ16โฌ-โญ17โฌ โญNIVUKโฌโฌ
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#bible #gospel #faith
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ค*[JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed grows!*though he does not know how?*The ground produces the full grain!*& When the crop is ready!*he swings the sickle without delay!*because the harvest has come!โ]๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฉ๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ค
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐๐๐คฒ๐โ๏ธ๐ค*(JESUS said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed sprouts!*& grows!*though he does not know how!*The ground produces fruit on its own!*first the blade!*then the head!*then the full grain in the head!)๐
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐๐๐คฒ๐๐ค*(JESUS)*[He said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed sprouts!*& grows!*though he does not know how!*The ground produces fruit on its own!*first the blade!*then the๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐๐๐คฒ๐๐ค*The Parable of the Seed Growing!๐คโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐๐๐คฒ๐๐ค
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*(JESUS)*[He said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed sprouts!*& grows!*though๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding
*The Parable of the Seed Growing!
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*(JESUS)*[He said!*โThe kingdom of God is like this!*A man scatters seed on the ground!*& while he sleeps!*& rises!*night!*& day!*the seed sprouts!*& grows!*though he does not know how!*The ground produces fruit on ๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ซถ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*[JESUS said to them!*โTo you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God!*but for those outside everything is in parables!*so that*โโthey may indeed see but not perceive!*& may indeed hear but not understand!*lest they should turn!*& be forgiven!โโ]๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ซถ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*(when JESUS was alone!*those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables!)*[& he said to them!*โTo you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God!๐
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ซถ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*(JESUS Starts Explaining to his disciples the purpose of teaching in parables!)*[&when JESUS was alone!*those around him with the twelve asked ๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ซถ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*[IN THIS CHAPTER {Mark 4} JESUS TEACHES!*& DEMONSTRATES MANY THINGS TO US ALL!*& MOSTLY WHEN JESUS IS TEACHING IT IS WITH โPARABLES!โ*& The Purpose of the Parables!*WHICH IS a short!*simple story used to illustrate a moral!*or spiritual lesson!]๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ซถ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS IN THIS CHAPTER {Mark 4} JESUS TEACHES!*& DEMONSTRATES MANY THINGS TO US ALL!*& AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER JESUS CALMS A STORM!*BUT MOSTLY WHEN JESUS IS TEACHING IT IS WITH โPARABLES!โ๐
Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Understanding
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐คฒ๐ซโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โ๏ธ๐โต๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ซถ๐๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE EARTHLY REALM IN THIS CHAPTER {Mark 4} JESUS TEACHES!*& DEMONSTRATES MANY THINGS TO US ALL!*& AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER JESUS๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
๐ฉต๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ป๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฉฒ๐ด๐ช๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ผ๐ข๐๐คฒ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐ชญ๐ฆข๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅณ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED UNIQUELY GIFTED!*& MADE AWESOME JUST THE WAY GOD INTENDED FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED!*PROFOUND!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!โ ๐ค๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ป๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฉฒ๐๐ด๐ช๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ผ๐ข๐ฅณ๐ค๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
๐ฉต๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ป๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฉฒ๐ด๐ช๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ผ๐ข๐๐คฒ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐ชญ๐ฆข๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅณ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED UNIQUELY GIFTED*& MADE AWESOME JUST THE WAY GOD INTENDED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS (๐ป*TODAY NOW ON THE BACK PORCH BECAUSE THAT BEAR WOULDNโT LEAVE THE FRONT YARD โTHE LITTLE BUGGER!โ)๐คฃ๐ป๐*SO STILL I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL KNOWLEDGE TO OBTAIN!*& CONTINUED POSITIVE HOPE FOR US ALL!*AMEN!๐๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness
๐ฉต๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ป๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฉฒ๐ด๐ช๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ผ๐ข๐๐คฒ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐ชญ๐ฆข๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅณ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED UNIQUELY GIFTED*& MADE AWESOME JUST THE WAY GOD INTENDED FRIENDS GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!๐*& I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*&๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #Sunday #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
๐ฉต๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ป๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฉฒ๐ด๐ช๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ผ๐ข๐๐คฒ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐ชญ๐ฆข๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅณ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED UNIQUELY GIFTED*& MADE AWESOME JUST THE WAY GOD INTENDED AROUND THE WORLD FRIENDS GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!๐*& I AM๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Parable #of #the #Seed #Growing #The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #Sunday #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
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A bright multi color painting of a pastor on his pulpit preaching in glowing light!
๐ฉต๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ป๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฉฒ๐ด๐ช๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ผ๐ข๐๐คฒ๐บ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐ชญ๐ฆข๐งโ๐ฉฐ๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅณ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED UNIQUELY GIFTED*& MADE AWESOME JUST THE WAY GOD INTENDED AROUND THE WORLD GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!๐๐
(Mark 4:10-12*& 26-29)
#The #Purpose #of #the #Parables #Sunday #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love
Love from a Softย Heart
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for our hearts to become a little harder with each disappointment? In today's Gem of Knowledge, the Lord lovingly says, "Soften your heart towards all people, specially those who are struggling. Find it within yourself to help them and love them as you rely on Me as your Source. Amen." Perhaps today you'll encounter someone who is struggling, or maybe you struggle with them. Instead of allowing your heart to harden, ask the Lord to soften it. Ask Him to let you see that person through His eyes and love them with His love. When we rely on God as our Source, our compassion doesn't run out. Because His never does. ๐ [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 12:19โ14:17, Romans 1:1โ17, Psalm 9:13โ20, Proverbs 19:4โ5
A Soft Heart Begins with God
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for our hearts to become a little harder with each disappointment?
Someone betrays our trust. Another person takes advantage of our kindness. We help someone who never says thank you. Before long, we begin protecting ourselves. We become more cautious, less patient, and a little slower to show compassion because we don’t want to be hurt again.
While those feelings are understandable, they are not where God wants us to remain.
In today’s Gem of Knowledge, the Lord lovingly says,
“Soften your heart towards all people, specially those who are struggling. Find it within yourself to help them and love them as you rely on Me as your Source. Amen.”
I love that last phrase:ย “as you rely on Me as your Source.“
God never asks us to love others out of our own limited strength. If He did, we would eventually run dry. Instead, He invites us to receive His love first, then allow it to overflow into the lives of others. The more we draw from Him, the more compassion we have to give.
1 Chronicles 12-14ย gives us a beautiful picture of this. As David’s kingdom grew stronger, people from every tribe continued coming to him. Some had once stood on the opposite side. Others came from different backgrounds, experiences, and loyalties. Yet David welcomed those whom God was bringing to him. He wasn’t building a kingdom based on favoritism or past mistakes. He was allowing God to unite people with different stories into one purpose.
That is still how God works today.
The church is filled with people from different walks of life. Some are mature in their faith. Others have only recently come to know Christ. Some are overcoming addiction. Others are healing from deep wounds, broken relationships, or years of guilt and shame. None of us arrive without scars.
Instead of asking, “Why are they like that?” perhaps we should begin asking, “Lord, what have they walked through?”
That simple change in perspective softens our hearts.
Paul understood this as well. As he opened his letter to the Romans, he declared that he wasย “not ashamed of the Good News about Christ, for it is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes”ย (Romans 1:16, NLT). The gospel is forย everyoneโthe wealthy and the poor, the religious and the rebellious, the successful and the struggling. If God’s grace is offered so freely to all, then our hearts should never become selective in who we choose to love.
David also reminds us in today’s Psalm that God sees those who suffer. He prays,ย “LORD, have mercy on me. See how my enemies torment me”ย (Psalm 9:13, NLT). God hears the cries that no one else hears. He notices the pain that others overlook. When we choose compassion, we begin reflecting the very heart of our Father.
Proverbs warns us thatย “Wealth makes many ‘friends’; poverty drives them all away”ย (Proverbs 19:4, NLT). Sadly, the world often values people for what they can offer instead of simply loving them because they bear God’s image. As followers of Christ, we are called to be different. We don’t love people because they can benefit us. We love them because Christ first loved us.
Perhaps today you’ll encounter someone who is struggling, or maybe you struggle with them.
Maybe they’re discouraged.
Maybe they’re lonely.
Maybe they’re difficult to love.
Instead of allowing your heart to harden, ask the Lord to soften it. Ask Him to let you see that person through His eyes and love them with His love. You may not be able to solve every problem they face, but you can offer kindness, encouragement, a listening ear, or a sincere prayer.
Sometimes the best thing we can do for someone is simply reminding them they are seen, valued, and loved.
When we rely on God as our Source, our compassion doesn’t run out.
Because His never does. ๐
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- โLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?โ
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, โWhat do You want me to do?โ
- Journal what He reveals โย then do it!
Let God soften your heart today and deepen your love and understanding towards all people.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for loving me with patience, mercy, and grace. Forgive me for the times my heart has become hardened by disappointment or hurt. Fill me again with Your love and help me rely on You as my Source so I never grow weary of loving others. Open my eyes to those who are struggling and give me the courage to encourage them, serve them, and point them to You. May my heart reflect the compassion of Jesus in every conversation and every opportunity You place before me. In Your precious name I pray, amen.
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Jesus stands beside an overflowing stone fountain in a peaceful garden while a believer fills a clay pitcher with water to carry to weary, hurting people, symbolizing Christ as the endless source of love, compassion, and spiritual strength.
"Jcob replied, 'First sell me your birthright.'
'Look, I am about to die,' Esau said. 'What good is the birthright to me?'
But Jacob said, 'Swear to me first.' So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.
Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left.
So Esau despised his birthright."
Dear God
Grant us courage to do what is right, compassion to care for the vulnerable, and wisdom to uphold both the Gospel and the laws of the land. This we pray in the name of Jesus.
Amen
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๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ฉต๐๐ฉต๐ฆ๐ช๐ดโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐งก๐ซถ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ค[Therefore!*we are ambassadors for Christ!*God making his appeal through us!*We implore you on behalf of Christ!*be reconciled to God!*For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin!*so that in him we might become the righteousness of God!]๐ค๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ค
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
#Ministry #Reconciliation #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐คโ (God!*who through Christ reconciled us to himself!*& gave us the ministry of reconciliation!*that is!*in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself!*not counting their trespasses against them!*& entrusting to us the message of reconciliation!)๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#Ministry #of #Reconciliation #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐คโ (Therefore!*if anyone is in Christ!*he is a new creation!*The old has passed away!*behold!*the new has come!*All this is from God!*who through Christ reconciled us to himself!*& gave us the ministry of reconciliation!)๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#The #Ministry #of #Reconciliation #Father #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐คโ (From now on!*therefore!*we regard no one according to the flesh!*Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh!*we regard him thus no longer!)*[Therefore!*if anyone is in Christ!*he is a๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#The #Ministry #of #Reconciliation #Devotional #Father #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐ค*The Ministry of Reconciliation!๐ค๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐ค
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐ฉท๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฉต๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐งก๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*โ (From now on!*therefore!*we regard no one according to the flesh!*Even though we once regarded Christ๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
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โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ซ๐ฉ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉต๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐๐งก๐๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*[โAPOSTLE PAULโ WRITES TO US ALL ABOUT]*The Ministry of Reconciliation!*{& THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD โReconciliationโ}๐ (*Reconciliation is the process of resolving differences to make conflicting items!*accounts!*or situations compatible!*Its specific meaning depends on context!)๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
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Learning To Love Theย Unlovable
It's easy to make assumptions about people. But what if we're only seeing the surface? In today's Gem of Knowledge, the Lord gently reminds us, "Be compassionate and loving to everyone. You don't know all they battle, the enemy that torments them, and the pain they carry. Always show loving kindness, mercy, and grace. Like Me. Amen." Those words invite us to pause before we judge and to remember that every person we encounter is fighting battles we may never see. Sometimes the greatest sermon we preach is simply the way we love people. ๐ [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 11:1โ12:18, Acts 28:1โ31, Psalm 9:1โ12, Proverbs 19:1โ3
See Beyond the Surface
How quickly we can make assumptions about people.
We see someone who is impatient and think they’re rude. We meet someone who seems distant and assume they don’t care. Someone lashes out, and we conclude they’re simply mean or difficult.
But what if we’re only seeing the surface?
In today’s Gem of Knowledge, the Lord gently reminds us,
“Be compassionate and loving to everyone. You don’t know all they battle, the enemy that torments them, and the pain they carry. Always show loving kindness, mercy, and grace. Like Me. Amen.”
Those words invite us to pause before we judge and to remember that every person we encounter is fighting battles we may never see.
Today’s reading in Acts gives us a beautiful picture of this kind of compassion. After surviving a terrifying shipwreck, Paul and the others washed ashore on the island of Malta. The people there could have viewed these strangers with suspicion or ignored their needs altogether. Instead, Scripture tells us theyย “showed us unusual kindness.”ย They welcomed them, built a fire because of the cold and rain, and cared for complete strangers in their time of need.
That simple act of compassion became the beginning of a testimony. Paul would go on to heal many who were sick on the island, and the people who had shown kindness were themselves greatly blessed. Their mercy opened the door for God to work in powerful ways.
How often does God do the same through us?
A smile may brighten someone’s darkest day. A listening ear may become the answer to a prayer. A simple act of kindness may be the very thing that reminds someone God has not forgotten them.
Proverbs reminds us,ย
“Better to be poor and honest than a fool who speaks dishonestly”ย (Proverbs 19:1, NLT).
True wisdom isn’t measured only by what we know but also by how we treat people. A gracious heart reflects the character of Christ far more than clever words ever could.
David understood God’s character well. In Psalm 9 he declares,ย
“The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble”ย (Psalm 9:9, NLT).
If God is a refuge for the hurting, shouldn’t His children become places of refuge too? We are called to reflect His heart by extending mercy instead of condemnation, patience instead of irritation, and compassion instead of criticism.
Imagine if every person you met today was carrying an invisible backpack filled with grief, fear, anxiety, disappointment, or a spiritual enemy that oppressed them.
Would you speak differently?
Would you be slower to judge?
Would you offer more grace?
Jesus did.
He saw beyond people’s behavior and into their hearts. He noticed the overlooked, welcomed the rejected, touched the untouchable, forgave the guilty, and loved those everyone else had written off.
He calls us to do the same.
You may never fully know what someone is carrying. But you can choose to lighten their load instead of adding to it. Let your words heal instead of wound. Let your actions reflect the kindness of Christ.
Because sometimes the greatest sermon we preach is simply the way we love people. ๐
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- โLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?โ
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, โWhat do You want me to do?โ
- Journal what He reveals โย then do it!
Let the Lord reveal your own personal revelation on this today. Then as you walk throughout your day, before reacting to someone’s words or actions today, pause and ask yourself,ย “What battle might they be fighting that I cannot see?”ย Then choose to respond with the same compassion, mercy, and grace that Jesus continually shows you.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the endless mercy and grace You have shown me. Forgive me for the times I have judged others without knowing their struggles. Help me to see people through Your eyes. Fill my heart with compassion, my words with kindness, and my actions with love. Make me a refuge for the hurting and a reflection of Your grace wherever I go. May others experience Your love through me today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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A believer looks compassionately at a weary stranger. The image reveals the contrast between the man's outward appearance and the hidden spiritual battle Jesus sees, as chains around his wounded heart begin to break in Christ's healing light.
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ซ๐ฉ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉต๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซถ๐๐งก๐๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*[*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD โAPOSTLE PAULโ WRITES TO US ALL ABOUT]*The Ministry of Reconciliation!๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
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๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐๐โโฌ๐ฉต๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ด๐ช๐ฆ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED*& VERY KIND FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A SAFE!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& AWESOME DAY!*AMEN!โ ๐ค๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ฉท๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐๐โโฌ๐ฉต๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ด๐ช๐ฆ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐ค๐
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉท๐ซ๐ฉ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฉต๐โ๏ธ๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#The #Ministry #of #Reconciliation #Devotional #Father #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity
๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐๐โโฌ๐ฉต๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ด๐ช๐ฆ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED*& VERY KIND FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS TO START MY DAY!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN GAIN NEW KNOWLEDGE TO PONDER!*& BE BOOSTED UP IN POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!๐๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#Reconciliation #Father #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity
๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐๐โโฌ๐ฉต๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ด๐ช๐ฆ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED*& VERY KIND FRIENDS HAPPY CATURDAY!๐๐โโฌ*& I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS TO START MY DAY!*&๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#The #Ministry #of #Reconciliation #Devotional #Happy #Caturday #Father #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity
๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐๐โโฌ๐ฉต๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ด๐ช๐ฆ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED*& VERY KIND FRIENDS GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!๐*& HAPPY CATURDAY!๐๐โโฌ*& I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*&๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#The #Ministry #of #Reconciliation #Saturday #Devotional #Happy #Caturday #Father #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity
๐ซ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐๐โโฌ๐ฉต๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธ๐ด๐ช๐ฆ๐คธ๐ฟ๐๐๏ธ๐๐๐ฉท๐โโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED*& VERY KIND FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!๐๐
(2 Corinthians 5:16-21 )
#The #Ministry #of #Reconciliation #Saturday #Devotional #Happy #Caturday #Father #GOD #Lord #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity
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Beautiful artwork of a shiny heart standing upright with a gorgeous scene inside of it! And it stands up right on a golden heart pedestal
It's our regular line-up of services tomorrow:
08:30 Traditional Service
10:00 Contemporary Service (with Holy Communion)
11:00 Vernacular Service
It's also Holy Communion week for our 18:00 fellowship group, so there'll be a minister in attendance.
Hope you see you in at least one of those!
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New post: When Bible Study Became Too Complicated
https://lanie.work/faith/when-bible-study-became-too-complicated/
#Bible-Study #Accessibility #Chronic-Illness #Disability #Christian-Living #Prayer #Faith
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The life you build today shapes the person you become tomorrow. Discover how faith, purpose, and intentional choices can help you create a life rooted in lasting hope.
#Faith #PersonalGrowth #ChristianLiving
Read more: https://www.drjerrylwoodbridge.com/blog/the-life-im-learning-to-build
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart plans his way!*but the Lord makes his steps secure!๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ค๐ง๐ฅธ๐๐ค๐ง ๐คThe plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!*All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!*Better a little with righteousness than a large income without justice!*A personโs heart๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ค๐ง๐ฅธ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ค*(The plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!)*[All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD weighs the spirit!*& Commit your work to the LORD!*& your plans will be established!]*{Better a little with๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ค๐ง๐ฅธ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ค*(The plans of the heart belong to man!*but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD!)*[All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes!*but the LORD๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Beloved #Friends #Bible #Interesting #Reading #Devotional #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ค๐ง๐ฅธ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ค(IN THE โBIBLEโ YOU CAN FIND THE WRITINGS OF โProverbsโ TO HELP GAIN WISDOM!*& WHEN I GET A CHANCE TO READ SOME OF THEM I THINK THEY MAKE GREAT ADVICE!*& PERFECT SENSE!*AMEN!โ *& HERE ARE A FEW I SHARE WITH YOU ALL!)๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Bible #Interesting #Reading #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ค๐ง๐ฅธ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ค(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE REALM OF EARTH IN THE โBIBLEโ YOU CAN FIND THE WRITINGS OF โProverbsโ TO HELP GAIN WISDOM!*& WHEN I GET A CHANCE๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Beloved #Friends #Bible #Interesting #Reading #Devotional #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งก๐ค๐ง๐ฅธ๐๐ค๐ง ๐คTHE โBIBLE Proverbsโ TO HELP GAIN WISDOM!*& GREAT ADVICE!*& PERFECT SENSE!*AMEN!]โ ๐ค๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐งกโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค๐ง๐ฅธ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ค๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Beloved #Friends #Bible #Interesting #Reading #Devotional #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฉท๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD IN THE โBIBLEโ YOU CAN FIND THE WRITINGS OF โProverbsโ TO HELP GAIN WISDOM!*& WHEN I GET A CHANCE TO READ SOME OF THEM I THINK THEY MAKE GREAT ADVICE!*& PERFECT SENSE!*AMEN!]โ ๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Bible #Interesting #Reading #Devotional #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Unity #Love
๐๐ฉท๐ฉต๐ฆ๐๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธโฒ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐โต๐ช๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฆฆ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ด๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED BLESSED!*& ESPECIALLY GIFTED!*& BRIGHT!*& LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A SAFE!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& SURROUNDED BY LOVE!*& LIGHT!*& AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!โ ๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฉต๐ฆ๐๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธโฒ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐โต๐ช๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฆฆ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ด๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ก๐ ๐ผ๐ผ๐ข๐ค๐
#Beloved #Friends #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another
๐๐ฉท๐ฉต๐ฆ๐๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธโฒ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐โต๐ช๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฆฆ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ด๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED BLESSED!*& ESPECIALLY GIFTED!*& BRIGHT!*& LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!๐*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL MY๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Beloved #Friends #Bible #Interesting #Reading #Friday #Devotional #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
Hope For Those Hurting andย Struggling
There are people all around us who are quietly hurting. The greatest gift we can offer them is simply pointing them to Jesus. What a beautiful calling. Our world doesn't need more people pointing out how dark things are. It needs believers who gently point hurting hearts toward the Light. Reach out. Love them. Bring them hope. God doesn't ask us to save peopleโthat's His work. He simply asks us to help them find the One who can. ๐ [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 9:1โ10:14, Acts 27:21โ44, Psalm 8:1โ9, Proverbs 18:23โ24
Help Them Find Me
There are people all around us who are quietly hurting.
Some are carrying grief they have never spoken aloud. Others are drowning in anxiety, overwhelmed by loneliness, weighed down by guilt, or searching desperately for hope. They smile on the outside while silently wondering if anyone notices their pain.
In today’s Gem of Knowledge, the Lord lovingly reminds us,
“There are so many hurting and struggling. Help them find Me for help and peace.”
What a beautiful calling.
Sometimes we think helping someone means having all the answers or knowing exactly what to say. But often, the greatest gift we can offer is simply pointing them to Jesusโthe One who does have every answer.
Today’s reading in Acts paints a powerful picture. Paul and everyone aboard the ship found themselves in the middle of a violent storm. The crew had lost hope. They had gone many days without food. Fear had settled over every heart.
Then Paul stood up with confidenceโnot because the storm had ended, but because he knew God was in control and watched over them. He reminded them what God had spoken, that their lives would be spared, and that they could take courage because God always keeps His promises. Paul became a messenger of hope in the middle of despair.
That is exactly what Jesus calls us to be.
Our world doesn’t need more people pointing out how dark things are. It needs believers who gently point hurting hearts toward the Light.
Sometimes that looks like sharing a Bible verse with a friend. Sometimes it’s praying with someone who is overwhelmed. Sometimes it’s listening without judgment or offering a word of encouragement when everyone else has remained silent. You don’t have to rescue peopleโJesus is the Savior. But you can lovingly introduce people to Him.
Proverbs tells us,ย
“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24, NLT).
Jesus is that Friend. He never abandons those who come to Him, and when we point someone toward Christ, we are introducing them to the truest Friend they will ever know.
David understood this as well. Looking at the majesty of creation, he declared,ย
“O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens”ย (Psalm 8:1, NLT).
The God who created the vast heavens is also the God who sees every hurting heart. No burden is too small for Him, and no storm is beyond His control.
Perhaps today God will bring someone to your mind. Don’t dismiss that gentle prompting. Reach out. Send the text. Make the phone call. Pray with them. Share the hope you’ve found in Christ.
You may never fully know how much someone needed to hear about Jesus on the very day you chose to obey. God doesn’t ask us to save peopleโthat’s His work. He simply asks us to help them find the One who can. ๐
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- โLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?โ
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, โWhat do You want me to do?โ
- Journal what He reveals โย then do it!
Allow the Lord to speak to you about this and show you who you can help today.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my refuge and peace when life feels overwhelming. Open my eyes to those around me who are hurting and searching for hope. Give me compassion, courage, and wisdom to point them to You. Help me to be an instrument of Your love, never drawing attention to myself but always leading others to Jesus, the only One who can truly heal, save, and bring lasting peace. Use my words, my prayers, and my life to help others find You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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Jesus stands with open arms in a warmly lit doorway while a believer gently invites a hurting person out of a dark, rainy street, symbolizing Christ's invitation to find hope, peace, and rest.
๐๐ฉท๐ฉต๐ฆ๐๐๐ฉด๐ฉด๐๐๐๏ธ๐โฑ๏ธโฒ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คฝ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐โต๐ช๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฆฆ๐ฃ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ด๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED BLESSED!*& ESPECIALLY GIFTED!*& BRIGHT!*& LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!๐๐
(Proverbs 16:1-3*& 8-9)
#Wisdom #Proverbs #Beloved #Friends #Friday #Devotional #Lord #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another
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A Whimsical funny painting of a woman and a child
What does it mean to finish strong when faith is tested? Follow Lilyโs journey of hope, endurance, and trusting God through every trial and every promise.
#ChristianFiction #Faith #BibleStudy
Read more: https://www.annettekmazzone.com/finish-strong/
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐คJESUS*[โyou do not receive me!*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!*There is one who accuses you!*Moses!*on whom you have set your hope!*For if you believed Moses!*you would believe me!*for he wrote of me!*But if you do not believe his writings!*how will you believe my words?โ]๐ค๐๐๐ฉท๐ฆ๐ฆโ๏ธ๐๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฉต๐ค
John 5:30-47
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #World #GOD #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Faith #Truth #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐ค(JESUS~*โI have come in my Father's name!*& you do not receive me!*If another comes in his own name!*you will receive him!*How can you believe?*when you receive glory from one another?*& do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?*Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father!)๐
(John 5:30-47)
#Moses #Witnesses #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Light #World #GOD #Father #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐ค(JESUS~*โBut I know that you do not have the love of God within you!*I have come in my Father's name!*& you do not receive me!*If another comes in his own name!*you will receive him!*How can you believe?*when you receive glory from one another?*& do not seek the glory that comes from๐
(John 5:30-47)
#Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #World #GOD #Father #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐ค(JESUS~*โYou search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life!*& it is they that bear witness about me!โ *yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life!*I do not receive glory from people!*But I know that you do not have the love of God within you!*I have come in my Father's name!*& you do not receive me!)๐
John 5:30-47
#Jesus #Christ #Savior #World #GOD #Father #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Christian #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐ค(JESUS~*โYou search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life!*& it is they that bear witness about me!โ *yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life!๐
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐ค(JESUS~*โthe Father who sent me has himself borne witness about me!*His voice you have never heard!*his form you have never seen!*& you do not have his word abiding in you!*for you do not believe the one whom he has sent!)๐
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉทโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ฉ๐๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฉต๐๐๐ซ๐ค(JESUS~*โFor the works that the Father has given me to accomplish!*the very works that I am doing!*bear witness about me that the Father has sent me!*& the Father who sent me has himself borne witness about me!)๐
(John 5:30-47)
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