PRAYER: WE PRAISE YOU LORD. LET US TELL OF ALL YOUR WONDERFUL ACTS. GLORY IN YOUR HOLY NAME; LET THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO SEEK YOU REJOICE! WE LOOK TO YOU AND YOUR STRENGTH; SEEKING YOUR FACE ALWAYS. ACTIVELY REMEMBERING THE WONDERS YOU HAVE DONE FOR US AND THE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES; YOUR MIRACLES ARE AMAZING. YOU ARE THE LORD OUR GOD AND YOU FOREVER REMEMBER YOUR COVENANT WITH US WHO HAVE ACCEPTED YOUR SON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR MIGHTY PROTECTION. THANK YOU FOR STEPPING IN AND TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN, UNLIKE ANY ONE ELSE CAN. WE WILL PROCLAIM YOUR SALVATION DAY AFTER DAY. FOR GREAT IS THE LORD AND MOST WORTHY OF ALL THE PRAISE. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN
The entire thirteenth chapter of Mark tells us from the mouth of Jesus, how to live while we wait for Christ's return:
Know the Word!
2. We should not be afraid to tell people about Christ, despite what they might say or do to us.
9 “But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit."
The day TGN focused on this area, I wrote in my journal, "I sometimes get nervous or feel the need to be overly prepared when I speak in welcoming environments...forget opposition." And 8 days later God told me this, "Rely on My Spirit at all times, speak what I give you only, release the people to Me and move on without regret."
Isn't God amazing?!
3. We must stand firm by faith and not be surprised by persecution.
13 "And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved..."
Our love for God cannot be contingent on everything going our way. It's not about that, and if this is your expectation in life, your focus is misdirected and you're setting yourself up for constant disappointment. This life is about being an active participant in GOD'S WAY! And all that we do to bring God Glory is being rewarded. We have more greatness than we can ever even imagine waiting for us. Let's endure together!
4. We must be morally alert , obedient to the commands for living found in God's Word.
34 It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. 35 Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning— 36 lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!”
STUDY GOD'S WORD AND LIVE BY HIS INSTRUCTION EACH AND EVERY DAY.
This chapter was not given to promote discussions on prophetic timetables but to stimulate right living for God in a world where He is largely ignored. Take a moment to think about what changes you need to make, and commit to working on one today, tomorrow, over this weekend and holiday. Don't turn off, just because you're off. Make it a consistent priority, in hopes to implement it into your life.
TGN RETURNS TUESDAY, JUNE 1st
TGN is going to take more time to allow those who really want to get this; to get it before moving on so quickly. So please feel free to reach out to me more, when the Word really hits you in a specific area; requesting another day to really sit with it and put it into action is completely right on point. This way we allow the Holy Spirit more room to move and do what He does. The Word is too good to not put in emphasis on the time we need to receive it (some of us just don't get it instantaneously - we need time).
God is Good! And He is seriously looking out for each of us. Amen
The entire thirteenth chapter of Mark tells us from the mouth of Jesus, how to live while we wait for Christ's return:
- We are not to be misled by confusing claims or speculative interpretations of what will happen:
Know the Word!
2. We should not be afraid to tell people about Christ, despite what they might say or do to us.
9 “But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit."
The day TGN focused on this area, I wrote in my journal, "I sometimes get nervous or feel the need to be overly prepared when I speak in welcoming environments...forget opposition." And 8 days later God told me this, "Rely on My Spirit at all times, speak what I give you only, release the people to Me and move on without regret."
Isn't God amazing?!
3. We must stand firm by faith and not be surprised by persecution.
13 "And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved..."
Our love for God cannot be contingent on everything going our way. It's not about that, and if this is your expectation in life, your focus is misdirected and you're setting yourself up for constant disappointment. This life is about being an active participant in GOD'S WAY! And all that we do to bring God Glory is being rewarded. We have more greatness than we can ever even imagine waiting for us. Let's endure together!
4. We must be morally alert , obedient to the commands for living found in God's Word.
34 It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. 35 Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning— 36 lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!”
STUDY GOD'S WORD AND LIVE BY HIS INSTRUCTION EACH AND EVERY DAY.
This chapter was not given to promote discussions on prophetic timetables but to stimulate right living for God in a world where He is largely ignored. Take a moment to think about what changes you need to make, and commit to working on one today, tomorrow, over this weekend and holiday. Don't turn off, just because you're off. Make it a consistent priority, in hopes to implement it into your life.
TGN RETURNS TUESDAY, JUNE 1st
TGN is going to take more time to allow those who really want to get this; to get it before moving on so quickly. So please feel free to reach out to me more, when the Word really hits you in a specific area; requesting another day to really sit with it and put it into action is completely right on point. This way we allow the Holy Spirit more room to move and do what He does. The Word is too good to not put in emphasis on the time we need to receive it (some of us just don't get it instantaneously - we need time).
God is Good! And He is seriously looking out for each of us. Amen
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