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Andrea Kuck's Note:
"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one fo them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father." - Matthew 10:29
This verse tells us that not even a sparrow sold for so cheap is forgotten by the Lord. So why do we believe that He will forget us? Why is it that we doubt Him when He always provides for us in the end? The Lord forgets no one and the Lord will always have our best interests in mind when He does things for us. Maybe it looks bad in the current situation. You may feel hurt and alone, thinking that God never loved you or God won't help you. But that isn't true. He has many blessings and surprises that are waiting for you in the end. It may look bad in the beginning, but it is all worth will all be worth it. I mean, isn't it worth suffering through the pain so that we can have a place with our Father in Heaven? Trust in the Lord and He will guide you to the right path everyday of your life. Remember, He loves you.
They will become some of your most important teachers.
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:1-5
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4
I do not accept praise from men, but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?
Basically, this scripture is saying that even if our friends, or other humans, praise us, what we really are looking for is the praise of God. This is very hard to do because every human loves to have pride in the good things they do. But sometimes, we get carried away and actually do good deeds for the praise of others. But are we seeking the will of God? Are we trying to make HIM happy instead of the people that are around us. This is a BIG question. I challenge you guys to ask yourselves, "Am I seeking God's praise?"
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Andrea Kuck's Note:
"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one fo them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father." - Matthew 10:29
This verse tells us that not even a sparrow sold for so cheap is forgotten by the Lord. So why do we believe that He will forget us? Why is it that we doubt Him when He always provides for us in the end? The Lord forgets no one and the Lord will always have our best interests in mind when He does things for us. Maybe it looks bad in the current situation. You may feel hurt and alone, thinking that God never loved you or God won't help you. But that isn't true. He has many blessings and surprises that are waiting for you in the end. It may look bad in the beginning, but it is all worth will all be worth it. I mean, isn't it worth suffering through the pain so that we can have a place with our Father in Heaven? Trust in the Lord and He will guide you to the right path everyday of your life. Remember, He loves you.
Great insight Andrea!
Mr. T.
Thank God for problems.
Go ahead. Do it now.
In his hands they are tools to shape character.
They will become some of your most important teachers.
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Romans 5:1-5
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4
Love in Christ,
Mr. T.
Anonymous said...
John 5:41-44
I do not accept praise from men, but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?
Basically, this scripture is saying that even if our friends, or other humans, praise us, what we really are looking for is the praise of God. This is very hard to do because every human loves to have pride in the good things they do. But sometimes, we get carried away and actually do good deeds for the praise of others. But are we seeking the will of God? Are we trying to make HIM happy instead of the people that are around us. This is a BIG question. I challenge you guys to ask yourselves, "Am I seeking God's praise?"
By Seung-Wan Kang
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