Hope During Hard Days
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The God of all Grace strengthens us to stand in Faith as we submit to Him.
Submit to God
Submit to God
Submit by following leaders who submit to God.
Leaders are to shepherd the flock of God willingly, eagerly, and humbly.
Submit by showing humility toward one another. Humility is the characteristic of Jesus’ earthly ministry.
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
This attitude is one of prioritizing the needs of others. We do not live in an age of humility, but God will see to it that the proud are humbled.
“The time has come for judgement to begin at the house of God...” Pride is when we forget our dependence upon God. This is the exhortation that WE need to hear today. This is the exhortation that our nation needs to hear today! Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God!!!
The decision is ours, either humble ourselves or be actively opposed by God!
The word for resist indicates an army arrayed against an opponent for battle.
The chief way that we submit to God is to trust his care for you.
Stand Fast in the Faith
Stand Fast in the Faith
Humility does not mean passivity! We are told to be sober and viligant because we have a deadly adversary.
The Devil is a slanderous liar. He will try to separate and destroy.
We are living in a time of great division. Don’t let the devil steal your joy, kill your love for the Lord, or destroy your relationship with God’s people.
Satan as a roaring lion tries to use fear to to shake your faith. Use the weapons of your warfare to fight in God’s power.
Satan will try to use fear to get you to quit trusting the Lord. CAST YOUR CARE UPON CHRIST!
Be Strengthened by Grace
Be Strengthened by Grace
The God of all Grace cares for you! Cast your cares upon His broad shoulders!
The God of all Grace has called you to eternal glory, fix your eyes upon eternity during the long hard days!
The God of all Grace will establish your ways, strengthen your faith, and settle you eternally in paths of righteousness. Trust HIM!