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Worry is interest paid on doubt and trouble before it is due...

Worry is interest paid on doubt and trouble before it is due.

…No one is able to serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Because of this I say to you, do not be anxious about your life as to what you shall eat and what you shall drink; nor about your body as to what you shall wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Observe the birds of heaven: they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor do they gather into granaries; and your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?

…But who among you, by taking careful thought, is able to add one cubit (add length to his life) to his stature? And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe the lilies of the field, how they grow: they do not labor, nor do they spin; But I say to you, not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed as one of these. Now if God so arrays the grass of the field, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much rather clothe you, O you of little faith?

…Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'With what shall we be clothed?' For the nations seek after all these things. And your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.

…But as for you, seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow; for tomorrow shall take care of the things of itself. Sufficient for the day is the evil of that day…

(Mat 6:24-34)

…Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled…Do not be anxious about anything; but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God in everything; And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus…And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; and the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, it shall be opened. But which of you who is a father, if a son shall ask for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he shall ask for a fish, will give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he shall ask for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Therefore if you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father Who is in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?

(Mat 5:6 Php 4:6-7 Luk 11:9-13)

When you worry…you think about the tomorrow today…then on the day of (tomorrow) you worry it will come out as planned hoping for the best and having planned for the worse…then after it is over you worry could I have done better…why not trust Jesus for the details…pray about it and leave it at the feet of Jesus?

 

Why do you entertain the doubt…when you can know the truth you hunger and thirst for…

…Therefore, Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him, If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free…All Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for doctrine, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; So that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work…the same manner, you younger men be subject to the older men; and all of you be subject to one another, being clothed with humility because

…God sets Himself against the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. Be humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God so that He may exalt you in due time…Casting all your cares upon Him…because He cares for you…

…Be sober! Be vigilant! For your adversary the devil is prowling about as a roaring lion, seeking anyone he may devour. Whom resist, steadfast in the faith (not entertaining his offer or lies), knowing that the same afflictions are being fulfilled among your brethren who are in the world. Now may the God of all grace, Who has called us unto His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, Himself perfect you, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the power into the ages of eternity…Amen.

(Joh 8:31-32 2Ti 3:16-17 1Pe 5:5-11)

We must be trusting in the Truth of His word as a child does his dad…daddy Jesus may I…daddy Jesus will you…daddy Jesus I forgave them but they hurt me…this is how we develop faith and a godly character fit for Heaven our home.

 

Faith makes it possible not easy…

… Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the conviction of things not seen… So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the Word of God…Now without faith it is impossible to please God. For it is mandatory for the one who comes to God to believe that He exists, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

(Heb 11:1 Rom 10:17 Heb 11:6)

Is not faith in Jesus similar to…believing Australia is a real island…having never been there but believe the truth I have heard and read about Australia?

 

We need to develop fruit for God not become fruit inspectors of others…

…Enter in through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter through it; For narrow the gate and difficult is the way that leads to life, and few are those who find it. But beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, for within they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits. They do not gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles, do they?

…In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a corrupt tree produces evil fruit. A good tree cannot produce evil fruit, nor can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. Every tree that is not producing good fruit is cut down and is cast into the fire. Therefore, you shall assuredly know them by their fruits… But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control; against such things there is no law…According as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him Who called us by His own glory and virtue; Through which He has given to us the greatest and most precious promises, that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust…

…And for this very reason also, having applied all diligence besides…add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; And to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, endurance; and to endurance, godliness; And to godliness, brotherly love; and to brotherly love, the love of God. For if these things exist and abound in you, they will cause you to be neither lacking effort nor lacking fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

(Mat 7:13-20 Gal 5:22-23 2Pe 1:3-8)

Jesus is like the tree in this joke…what did the tree say to the squirrel…I am rooting for you. Jesus will help you become a fruitful tree but you have to follow the truth and do right by God and fellow man.

 

Prayer

Father we renounce satan and his forbidden fruit found in his kingdom…please fill our hunger and thirst for being right before You producing fruits for Your Only Son Jesus…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen (Acts 22:8)

 

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Jesus…where every saint has a past and every sinner has a future and hope...

You just need Jesus’ presence to get an answer…

And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him…

…The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth….

…And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour… Mat 8:5-13

 

 

What is distance to faith…

Stretch your faith…would you get a yes to a prayer if you could physically approach Jesus when He was here on earth…yes or no? Then how hard is it to approach Jesus from heaven with the same requests?

 

 

Jesus wants you to pray…

…And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him…. 1Jn 5:14-15

 

…Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour… 1Pe 5:6-8

 

…Wherefore let him that thinketh he stands take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, Who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry… 1Co 10:12-14

 

Jesus said…Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him?

…Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it… Mat 7:7-14

 

 

Make a lifestyle out of lifting a prayer to Jesus ears…and meditating on His word…

…Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things… Php 4:6-8

 

 

Like King David said about the way of righteousness…

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psa 1:1-6 KJV

  1. Do not take advice from non-Christians

  2. Do not stop a sinner from sinning

  3. Meditate on God's word or Laws

 

 

Prayer

Father please help us in the way of righteousness and show us mercy by revealing the Truth we need to be reconciled with others and You…thank you for hearing us…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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You know the best way to have the last word…offer an apology.

You know the best way to have the last word…offer an apology.


…Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you. And above all these things put on (love) charity, which is the bond of perfectness (completeness)… Col 3:12-14 KJV


Jesus taught… …And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses… Mat 6:12-15 KJV


…Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy… Mat 5:7 KJV


…But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposed in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work… 2Co 9:6-8 KJV


…O you that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these His doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly…? Mic 2:7 KJV

It never hurts you to forgive…however the sacrifice is worth the reward of reconciliation with a brother or sister…forgiveness heals you and them…and gives opportunity to God to glorify His name…He can create you whatever you need...He died to reconcile you to Himself…


Mat 18:15-20…explained…

…Moreover if your brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you hast gained your brother…

1. First step to reconciliation is to let the brother know he has offended you…how many people are walking around offended by an offender and the offender does not even know they have sinned or offended a Christian?


…But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established…

2. The second step is carry two or three of his closest friends or family and try to get him to reconcile and repent…if his mom there then it be like…johnny stole five dollar…momma going to say Johnny give him his five dollars back…or his best friend be like it just five bucks…reconcile.


…And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto you as an heathen (godless) man and a publican (Roman government official in Jesus day…a Jew who worked for the oppressive government)…

3. The third step is to carry it front of the church or congregation…we are trying to get Johnny to stop stealing…we have went to him one on one…we have went to him as family and friends…johnny will not follow Jesus…any ideas?


…Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything (for forgiveness and reconcillation) that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them...


4. When an agreement for reconciliation has been made in this process either between two individuals…or the sinner and family and friends…or if reconciliation has been made in front of the congregation…then those terms are binding in heaven and earth because forgiveness and reconciliation are achieved by these terms to the individuals involved. (Mat 18:14-20)

So can you look everybody in the eye and shake their hand…yes or no? You made everything right with your fellow man and God…yes or no?


Jesus said… Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother hath ought against (has been offended or done wrong by you) you; Leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles you art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison. Verily I say unto you, You shalt by no means come out thence, till you hast paid the uttermost farthing (penny). Mat 5:23-26 KJV


Jesus said God will not even accept an offering from you unless you made your actions or deeds right with fellow man…God says He will not accept you unless you have made things right with those you done wrong…however in cases like murder…where it would take a miracle to undo the evil and make it right…one must pray for mercy because reparations are not possible (if it is impossible to repair the damage then pray for mercy).


Prayer

Father please show us mercy and we forgive all others so forgiveness and reconciliation can be achieved for eternal life in Your Name…please grant us repentance and the proper approach to reconcile with others and especially You…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


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