Wednesday, March 7th - John 17:6-19

Good Evening!

I am back!  I apologize for taking a break, but had some stuff going on and needed to step away for a bit.  I am back and ready to roll, so hang on!  :o)

Lisa's tweets from today:
LMRMinistries: Next two weeks: We'll look through the Bible at the idea that God's Word contains Absolute Truth. Good news in a world that needs an anchor.
LMRMinistries: John 17:6-19 ~ Jesus prays that The Word that contains all truth would absolutely sanctify you-set you apart-give you power to live a holy life.

This whole passage in John 17 is Jesus praying for His disciples and ultimately for us.  He is talking to His Father - God!  Jesus says that the disciples accepted Him and knew He was from the Father.  Verse 9 He says:  "I pray for them..."  Verse 11 He indicates that He is returning to Heaven and they (the disciples) will still be in the world.  "Holy Father, protect them by the power of Your name...so that they may be one as we are one."  What an awesome prayer!

Verse 17 and 18 are key..."Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.  As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world."  Marching orders from Jesus!  God's Word IS truth and we are sanctified by it!  We need to live by it!  People need to see the Truth living in us - the Truth of Jesus Christ and God the Father!  What an awesome responsibility.  We are to live in the world, but we are not of this world!  Our hope lies in Jesus and eternal life with Him.  GO - share the Good News - the Truth with all you meet!  You have been "set apart" for such a time as this!  GO!

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, March 6th - Hebrews 13:20-21

LMRMinistries:  Hebrews 13:21-21 ~ Don't be afraid to take a step that God shows you.  He will equip you:  Our lives are a series of choices, not just ONE big one.

Monday, March 5th - Jeremiah 29:11-13

LMRMinistries: Jeremiah 29:11-13 ~ Have you been intentional in asking God what His plans are for you?  What is the next step He wants you to take in your life?

Sunday, March 4th - Romans 12:2

LMRMinistries: Romans 12:2 ~ As you pray and study about God's will, your confidence grows in your judgment if your plans are part of God's will for your life.

Saturday, March 3rd - Romans 8:26-28

LMRMinistries:  Romans 8:26-28 ~ When discouraged for doing "right" according to God's Will, take heart; the Holy Spirit intercedes; He works all things for good.

Friday, March 2nd - 1 Peter 3:13-17

LMRMinistries:  1 Peter 3:13-17 ~ At times, doing God's will is going to be difficult...we may even suffer as we follow God.  Hold on - He is with you (Deuteronomy 31:8).

Thursday, March 1st - Proverbs 19:21; 21:30

LMRMinistries: Proverbs 19:21; 21:30 ~ Lay your plans in front of God.  You can do what you want, but to succeed, you'll need the "God's Will" stamp of approval.  :o)