What lies ahead for all of us is going to require discipline, sacrifice and hard work, but it is very doable. Here is Paul’s advice to a church facing a similar situation.

2 Timothy 2:1-7

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endurehardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. 

Be strong, be engaged and consider these truths because there is a tremendous crown waiting at the end of this journey.

Is it about us or the Gospel?

James 4:14

Like the verse asks, What is your life?

Paul made it very clear.

Phil 1:12-14

 ^{But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,  so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;  and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.}.

“I’ll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, that’s more than I can say for prosperity.” – Kin Hubbard

God bless you,

We need believers like Shammah that find themselves with a field to defend.

2 Samuel 23:11-12

And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines. But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.

Defend your family, church, neighbors and workplace.  Identify your field and take a stand and experience the victory that only arrives from the Master’s Service.

Put on the armor of God and get in the battle.

I really appreciate directions that my mind can grasp readily. Here is some advice you can really bank on.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Now go and do exactly what it says and don’t self-complicate things unnecessarily.

At this juncture in Abraham’s life there was a lot to fear. However, just when he was considering smoking hemp, God spoke to him.

Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid,Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” 

The future didn’t look very encouraging, but God was in charge of the future and not Abraham or his enemies.

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