In Christ We Though Many Form One Body

 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others - Romans 12:4,5.

             Like how each of us has one body with many members having different function, though we are many, we are one body and each part of the body belongs to all the other parts. From whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love - Ephesians 4:16. 

1. Recognize where God had placed us

God had exactly placed us in the body where we are needed just as He desired.

But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body, just as he desired - 1 Corinthians 12:18.

2. Honor the weaker members

We should honor and deeply value the weaker members. Honor one another above yourselves - Romans 12:10.

No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. Those parts of the body which we think to be less honorable, on those we bestow more abundant honor; and our unpresentable parts have more abundant modesty, while our presentable parts have no such need. But God composed the body together, giving more abundant honor to the inferior part - 1 Corinthians 12:22-24.

3. Express gratitude for the contributions of others

Every member of the body is important and have different functions and so we need to express gratitude for the contributions of others.

The eye can’t tell the hand, “ I have no need for you, ” or again the head to the feet, “ I have no need for you.” - 1 Corinthians 12:21.

4. Share the sufferings and joy together

We should comfort others when they suffer and celebrate with them when they receive blessings.

When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. When one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it - 1 Corinthians 12:26.

 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body - Ephesians 4:25.

             

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us work effectively as members of one body to edify and grow our body. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Love in Action

Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth - 1 John 3:18.

              God wants us to love others in the way He loved us not just with words or speech but with actions and in truth. Walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God - Ephesians 5:2. Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you - Luke 6:27.

Romans 12:9-21

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 

10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 

11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 

13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 

19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Corinthians 13 

1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.

4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 

5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 

6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 

7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 

9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part.

10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 

12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.

13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins - 1 Peter 4:8.

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PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us love others in action like how You loved us and gave Yourself for us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.  

Above All

One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all - Ephesians 4:6. 

Above all gods

          For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods - 1 Chronicles 16:25. For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods - Psalm 97:9. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods - Psalm 95:3. 

Above all power

           Far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all - Ephesians 1:21,22. One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: Power belongs to you, God - Psalm 62:11. 

Above all wisdom

           In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge - Colossians 2:3.

Above all creation

            For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.  And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist - Colossians 1:16-17.

Above all our ways

           My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, says the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8-9.

            Let us thank and praise our God who is above all. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods - Psalm 96:4. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure -  Psalm 147:5. You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created - Revelation 4:1. Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! - Revelation 5:12.

                                                                    

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You and praise You for You are above all gods, power, wisdom, creation and our ways. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. 

Faith In Action

For we walk by faith, not by sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7.  

1. Mark 10:52

“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

2. Hebrews 11:11

And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.

3. Luke 8:50, 54,55

Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” But He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.” Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately

4. Romans 4:20–21

Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

5. Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.

6. Matthew 15:28

Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment.

7. Matthew 21:22

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. 

8. Hebrews 11:8-10

       By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

8. Hebrews 11:23 

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command.

9. Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 

10. Hebrews 11:31     

By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.

11. Acts 14:10

Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed and called out, “Stand up on your feet!” At that, the man jumped up and began to walk.

12. Mark 5:34

 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction”.

13. Hebrews 11:29, 30

By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.

14. Romans 1:17

The righteous shall live by faith.

15. James 2:26

The walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days by faith. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

16. Matthew 17:20

Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you”.

17. Matthew 21:21

And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen”.

18. Hebrews 11:7

Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him - Hebrews 11:6.

                                                             

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us walk by faith and not by sight. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Nothing Will Harm You

Nothing will harm you - Luke 10:19.

               Nothing can harm us when we fear God and make Him as our refuge. The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm - Proverbs 19:23. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death - Proverbs 14:27. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent - Psalm 91: 9,10. 

             Paul who served God suffered no harm when a viper fastened itself on his hand as he feared God and made Him as His refuge. But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand. But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm - Acts 28:3,5. The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned - Psalm 34:22.

              Let us fear God and make Him as our refuge and thank God who protects us from all harm. The fear of the Lord prolongs life - Proverbs 10:27.  But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy - Psalm 5:11. The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore - Psalm 121:7-8. 

How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you - Psalm 31:19.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We fear You and make You as our refuge. We thank You for protecting us from all harm. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. 

The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad - Psalm 126:3. 

Israelites 

             The Israelites recalled how God brought them back from captivity and did great things for them. It was like a dream and their mouths were filled with laughter and tongues with songs of joy. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations,“The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy - Psalm 126:1-3.

 Job

             Job praised God for doing countless great things that are beyond understanding. Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number - Job 5:9. He does great things beyond our understanding - Job 37:5.

Mary

                Mary magnified, rejoiced and praised the Mighty God for doing great things for her. And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of His servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name" - Luke 1:46-49. 

              Let us consider what great things the Lord has done for us in our life and rejoice and be glad. Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you - I Samuel 12:24. It was your own eyes that saw all these great things the Lord has done - Deuteronomy 11:7. Do not be afraid, land of Judah; be glad and rejoice. Surely the Lord has done great things! - Joel 2:21. 

                                                                                            

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We rejoice, thank You and praise You for doing great things in our life. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. 

Fear Not For I Am With You

Fear not, for I am with you - Isaiah 43:5.

                   Our God Immanuel is with us always even to the end of the age and so there is no need to fear about anything in our life. I will fear no evil; For You are with me - Psalm 23:4. And the Lord, He is the one who goes before you.  He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.  Do not fear nor be dismayed – Deuteronomy 31:8. I am with you always, even to the end of the age - Matthew 28:20.

God is with us - To strengthen us, help us & uphold us

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand - Isaiah 41:10.

God is with us - To come with us wherever we go

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go - Joshua 1:9.

God is with us - To never leave us nor forsake us

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you - Deuteronomy 31:6.

God is with us - To be with us in all situations

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you - Isaiah 43:2.

God is with us - To be our refuge

The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge - Psalm 46:7. 

God is with us - To save us

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save - Zephaniah 3:17. 

God is with us - To defeat our enemies

Surely I will be with you, and you shall defeat the Midianites as one man - Judges 6:16.

God is with us - To protect us from attacks and harms

For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you - Acts 18:10.

God is with us - To bless us and multiply us

Do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants - Genesis 26:24.

                                                                

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are Immanuel. We thank You for being with us always. Let us not fear about anything in our life as You are with us always even to the end of the age. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Wait Patiently For Him To Act

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act - Psalm 37:7.

              We need to wait patiently for God to act in our life as His timing is perfect, and His ways are always higher than ours. For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts - Isaiah 55:8,9. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord - Psalm 27:14. The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him - Lamentations 3:25.  

 1. Abraham's wait for Isaac 

Abraham waited 25 years for God's promise to be fulfilled. Abraham and Sarah had a son, Isaac at God's appointed time.

And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken. For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him - whom Sarah bore to him - Isaac - Genesis 21:1-3.

2. Joseph's wait to Leadership 

Joseph waited 13 years to become leader of Egypt after his brothers sold him into slavery. Pharaoh appointed Joseph as in charge of the whole land of Egypt, and used him to save Egypt from famine.

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.” - Genesis 41:39-41. Thus he put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt - Genesis 41:43. When all Egypt began to feel the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food. Then Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do what he tells you.” - Genesis 41:55.

3. David's wait to become King 

David waited for15 years to become as king. He was anointed as king by Samuel, but he didn't become king immediately. Instead, he faced many challenges that helped him to develop the skills that are needed to become a great king.

All the elders of Israel came to Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them before the Lord. They anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years -2 Samuel 5:3-4.

                Let us wait patiently for God to exalt us in His perfect timing. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time - 1 Peter 5:6. But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint - Isaiah 40:31. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful - Hebrews 10:23. 

                                                                                    

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Your timing is perfect and Your ways are higher. Let us wait patiently for You to exalt us. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

My Peace I Give To You

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid - John 14:27.  

          God had given us His peace and so the peace of God should rule our hearts and we need to refuse circumstances that steal our peace. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful - Colossians 3:15.   

Choose peace over worry

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:6,7.

Guard your mind

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you - Philippians 4:8,9.

Trust God with mind stayed on Him

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You - Isaiah 26:3.

Rejoice always, praying continually & give thanks in everything

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

              May God give us peace always in every way to us like a river. Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all - 2 Thessalonians 3:16.  Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river - Isaiah 66:12. Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces - Psalm 122:7.                                                                      

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for giving us Your peace that is ruling our hearts always in every way. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

He who promised is faithful

       Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is                                                          faithful - Hebrews 10:23. 

God is faithful to all His promises 

                  Our God is faithful to all His promises. The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does - Psalm 145:13. God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? - Numbers 23:19. For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass - Ezekiel 12:25. 

God's promises never fail 

                God's promises never fail as He who promised is faithful . For no word from God will ever fail - Luke 1:37. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away - Matthew 24:35. So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it - Isaiah 55:11. Not one word has failed of all His good promises - 1 Kings 8:56. 

God faithfully fulfilled all His promises to Israelites - Not a word failed & all came to pass

             God faithfully fulfilled all His promises to Israelites by not failing a single word and all came to pass. He delivered Israelites from all their enemies and gave them the land which He had promised. So the Lord gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it. The Lord gave them rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood against them; the Lord delivered all their enemies into their hand. Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass - Joshua 21:43-45. 

             Let us thank God who is faithful to all His promises. The LORD is faithful to all His promises - Psalm 145:13. With Your mouth You have promised and with Your hand You have fulfilled it - 1 Kings 8:24. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you - Genesis 28:15. I will bring on them all the good that I have promised them - Jeremiah 32:42. For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us - 2 Corinthians 1:20.  

                                                                               

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are the Promise Keeper. We thank You for being faithful to all Your promises and fulfilling it in our life. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.  

Living And Powerful Word of God

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart - Hebrews 4:12.

Love God's Word

Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day - Psalm 119:97. My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word - Psalm 119:148. 

Delight in God's Word

I delight in Your law -Psalm 119:70. 

Your commandments are my delights - Psalm 119:143.

Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it - Psalm 119:35.

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers - Psalm 1:1-3.

Rejoice in God's Word

I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure - Psalm 119:162.

Tremble at God's word

These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word - Isaiah 66:2.

Treasure God's Word

I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food -  Job 23:12.

Abide in God's Word

If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you - John 15:7.

Live by God's word

Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God - Matthew 4:4.

Hope in God's Word

You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word - Psalm 119:114. My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word - Psalm 119:81.

Meditate God's Word

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success - Joshua 1:8. 

Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper - Psalm 1:1-3.

Keep God's word in heart

My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh - Proverbs 4:20-22.

Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You - Psalm 119:11. 

Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness  - Psalm 119:36.

The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip - Psalm 37:31.

Obey God's Word

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does - James 1:22-25.

Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them - Psalm 119:129.

Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it! - Luke 11:28.  

                                                                       

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for Your Word that is living and powerful. Let us love, delight, rejoice, tremble, treasure, abide, live, hope, meditate, keep and obey Your Word. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Same Mind

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5.

Humble mind

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross -  Philippians 2:5-8.

Heavenly Mind 

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth - Colossians 3:2.

Forgiving mind

Bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond - Colossians 3:13–14.

Serving mind

The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many - Matthew 20:28.

Compassionate mind

Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?’ - Matthew 18:33.

Accepting mind

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God - Romans 15:7.

Renewed mind

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God - Romans 12:2. 

One mind

Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous - 1 Peter 3:8.

Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you - 2 Corinthians 13:11.

We have the mind of Christ - 1 Corinthians 2:16.  

 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You - Isaiah 26:3. 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let the same mind that is in You be in us. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen

I Will Praise You More And More

                                I will praise you more and more - Psalm 71:14.

 Praise God for He is good and great

           Our God is good, great and greatly to be praised. Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing to his name, for it is pleasant! - Psalm 135:3–4. O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever! Psalms 107:1. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable - Psalm 145:3. For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods - Psalm 135:5.

Praise God continually

            We need to praise God continually everyday and all the day. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name - Hebrews 13:15. In God we boast all day long, And praise Your name forever - Psalm 44:8. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth - Psalm 34:1. I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth - Psalm 34:1. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever - Psalm 145:1-2. My heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever - Psalm 30:12.

Let us praise God more and more 

           Let us rejoice and praise God more and more for His power and marvelous works in our life. Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power -  Psalm 21:13. I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High. - Psalm 9:1-2. I will praise the name of God with song And magnify Him with thanksgiving - Psalm 69:30. Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!  Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with praises - Psalm 95:1-2. Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever - Psalm 117:1,2.

                                                                              

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us praise You more and more continually everyday and all the day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

I Am Almighty God

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly" - Genesis 17:1,2.

              Our Almighty God, El Shaddai is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think as nothing is impossible for Him and He can even make a way where there is no way and do a new thing in our life. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen - Ephesians 3:20,21.

Nothing is impossible for our Almighty God

                   God gave Isaac to Abraham just as He promised despite Sarah’s barrenness and Abraham’s old age as nothing is impossible for our Almighty God. And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken. For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him - Genesis 21:1-2. There is nothing too hard for You - Jeremiah 32:17. For nothing will be impossible with God  - Luke 1:37. The things which are impossible with men are possible with God - Luke 18:27. God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did - Romans 4:17. 

New way can be made and new things can be done by our Almighty God

                     Like how God made a way in the Red sea and a path in the mighty waters, our Almighty God can make a way and do a new thing in our life. Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise; they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: ‘Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth. Do you not perceive it?’ -  Isaiah 43:16-19.        

              Let us trust our all-powerful Almighty God, El Shaddai in all situations and safely abide under the shadow of the Almighty who is our refuge and fortress. He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”- Psalm 91:1,2. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen - Hebrews 11:1. For thus says the Lord: ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your animals may drink’. And this is a simple matter in the sight of the Lord - 2 Kings 3:17, 18. 

                                                                                                        

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You and praise You for being the Almighty God in our life and showing Your Almighty power in every situation we face. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. 

The Full Armor of God

 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes - Ephesians 6:11. 

               Our struggle is not against people, but against spiritual forces of evil and so we need the full armor of God to stand firm against every attack of the enemy. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand - Ephesians 6:12,13. 

1. 📿 THE BELT OF TRUTH  

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth - Ephesians 6:14a.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free - John 8:32.

The belt truth that keeps us from stumbling is essential for us in the battle to know the schemes of enemy and so let us know the truth.

2. 🛡️ THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

 Having put on the breastplate of righteousness - Ephesians 6:14b

Be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith - Philippians 3:9.

We are the righteousness in Christ and so let us stand firm in what Jesus has done for us.

3. 👟 THE SHOES OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE 

Having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace - Ephesians 6:15.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek - Romans 1:16.

And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” - Romans 10:15.

Let our feet be ready to move forward to take the gospel of peace wherever God sends us.

4. 🔥 THE SHIELD OF FAITH 

Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one - Ephesians 6:16. 

Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God - Romans 10:17.

Let us lift up our faith by hearing the word of God and quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

5. 👑 THE HELMET OF SALVATION 

And take the helmet of salvation - Ephesians 6:17a.

Let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet - 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

We will be secure when are saved and we can guard our mind as enemy tries to attacks our mind most.

6. ⚔️ THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 

The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God - Ephesians 6:17b.

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart - Hebrews 4:12.

The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God is the only offensive weapon in the armor. Jesus overcame the devil with the Word of God. We cannot fight and win enemy without the Word of God.

7. 🙏 PRAYER 

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests - Ephesians 6:18.

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak - Matthew 26:41.

We need to watch and pray in the Spirit always with all kinds of prayers and requests to avoid falling into temptation and also pray for one another.      

         We will be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might as we arm ourselves with truth, righteousness, gospel, faith, the hope of salvation and the word of God and prayer. Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power - Ephesians 6:10. Let us thank God who had given us complete protection by the full armor to stand firm against every attack of the enemy.       

                                                                     

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for the full armor that You have provided us to stand up against the schemes of devil. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

The LORD Is Good

For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations - Psalm 100:5. 

              Our God is good. Good and upright is the LORD - Psalm 25:8. You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you - Psalm 86:5. He is good to all. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works - Psalm 145:9.

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him - Lamentations 3:25.

The LORD is good to the one who seeks him

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD - Lamentations 3:25-26.

The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing -Psalm 34:10.

The LORD is good to those who trust in him

The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him - Nahum 1:7.

                  Let us give thanks to the Lord for He is good and taste and see that He is good in our life. Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; his love endures forever - Jeremiah 33:11. Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant -  Psalm 135:3. Taste and see that the Lord is good - Psalm 34:8. 

                                                                     

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for being so good to us all the time. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.