Paul’s prayer request is still so very relevant today. We need to pray that God’s Word…the Gospel…the Good News of Christ, be spread abroad to all nations. This important, soul-saving message needs to continue to advance swiftly throughout the world, bringing all to the saving knowledge of Jesus.
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Romans 8:24 ” For in this hope we are saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all, who hopes for what he already has? “
Hope is always forward facing, full of anticipation and longing, as it yearns for future things. And this hope of ours lies only in the person of Jesus Christ, and the gift of eternal life. For our future glory with Him is the foundational basis of our faith and trust…that confidence built on Him, and nothing else.
Philippians 1: 4-6 ” In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
We all share in being part of the Good News of Jesus Christ. And from that assurance, we can be confident that what God has started in our lives will continue to grow and flourish until it is fully achieved…and His purpose in our lives has been perfectly accomplished…according to His glorious Will.
Ephesians 3:12 ” In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”
Because of what Jesus did for us on the Cross, we can have unfailing trust…absolute access…audacious boldness, and limitless belief in our Heavenly Father. Such fearless confidence like this is only found through Christ and accepting Him as our Lord and Savior.
Psalm 91:13 ” You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample on the great lion and the serpent.”
As Jesus told the 72 He sent out in Luke 10:19, ” I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” We have been given the power to triumph over the forces of Satan, and by the mighty name of Jesus we can defeat and crush him.
Mark 4:33 ” With similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand.”
Jesus taught the crowds with parables. Many times, He would make comparisons between spiritual things and things found in nature. Now to the carnal ear, it was just a nice story…but to the searching ear, it moved and resounded within their souls. Later in verse 34 it states, “But when He was alone with the disciples, He would explain everything.” In the evenings around the fire, Jesus would then reiterate very clearly to the disciples what He meant with the parables…giving eternal implication and significance to each one.
II Peter 3:3 ” First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, ‘ Where is this coming He promised?’ “
The second coming of Christ…humans have tried to predict the exact time from the first century to today. And along with all the forecasting, has come the skeptics. Those who jeer, mock, and sneer because it hasn’t taken place yet. But keep this in mind before you doubt that Jesus will back to earth – a promise is a promise…and God doesn’t go back on His Word.
I Timothy 1:15 ” Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst.”
The longer I’m a Christian, the farther I want to distance myself from the “old me”, and all that went along with it. But the sinful me is still there…lurking under the surface. I may not blatantly transgress, but I still mess up daily. More times than not, it involves a lousy attitude, or judging someone harshly under my breath. I am a sinner saved only by grace, and like Paul…foremost among the offenders.
Galatians 1: 3-5 ” Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the Will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
The present evil age continues even today. The world is teeming with wickedness, sorrow and pain, but despite everything, the Lord’s good pleasure in carrying out His divine purpose is still moving forward. This present evil age will continue…”But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Isaiah 42: 6-7 ” I will keep You and will make You to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.”
Jesus…Messiah…the Light of the World. He’s our way to life and salvation in this broken world. He’s the hope for those who are spiritually blind…the freedom for those who are bound up in sin…the way for those who are wandering lost. Jesus…Messiah…the Light of the World.
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