Posts with the category “ready-to-rescue”

6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, ...  Read More

1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves."  ...  Read More

13 And he went up on the mountain and called to him those he desired, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach. Praise God that He desires a relationship with us and to be with us. Repent of any busyness that keeps you from spending time with Jesus and with those He has put in your life to dis...  Read More

18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Praise God for His presence with us in the process of ma...  Read More

28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. Praise God for the opportunities that He gives us to point others to Him. Repent of any lack of motivation to be a part of God's plan to help others grow to maturity in Christ. Ask God to gi...  Read More

1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. Praise God that He has made us His children and that He has put spiritual parents in our lives who have helped us become His disciples. Repent from any thoughts that we have made it to where w...  Read More

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46...  Read More

2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to live and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escap...  Read More

31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth , and the truth will set you free." Praise God for revealing Jesus to us so that we can believe in Him and follow Him. Repent from whatever discouragements or distractions that keep you from abiding in Jesus and His Word. Ask God to help you know the truth of His ...  Read More

21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, ...  Read More

12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Praise God who has given us an inheritance that is greater than any earthly possession that we could ever grasp. Repent from all the ...  Read More

9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and...  Read More

34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it." Praise God that He has called us into a relationship with Himself and onto a mission that is beyond ourselves. Repent of ...  Read More

52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Praise God that for the joy that comes from following Him and being in community with other disciples. Repent from any woe-is-me thoughts that run through your mind, keeping you from experiencing the joy that God has provided for you. Ask God to fill you will joy and with the Holy Spirit today, so that you can pass it on to those ...  Read More

4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Praise God that He has chosen to use people like us to produce spiritual fruit in this world. Repent of your effo...  Read More

6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him." Praise God for the clarity of the gospel; that we can know without a doubt that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. Repent from any anxiety and uncertainty that you have had ab...  Read More

17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Praise God for those who He sent to you to share the God's Word with you, so that you could be saved. Repent of the missed opportunities that you have had to share the good news with others. Ask God to give you the boldness and clarity to share with one person every week about salvation through Jesus. Yield to God's calling on...  Read More

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Praise God for forgiving us of our debt because of our sin. Repent of any thoughts or ideas that you may have ever had that you could earn your salvation on your own. Ask God to help you experience more of eternal life (knowing Him) in the here and now. Yield to God's desire for you to live in the ...  Read More

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Praise God that He is perfect and deserving of all the glory. Repent of any specific sins that the Holy Spirit is convicting you of right now. Ask God to forgive you of all of your sins and cleanse you from your unrighteousness. Yield to the reality of our fallen nature and our need for a savior.  Read Romans 3:23, 3:10, 5:12What do these ...  Read More

13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. Praise God that He made us alive together with Him! Repent of all doubt that God has forgiven you of all of your sins. ...  Read More

26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. Praise God for the new heart and new spirit that He has put in you. Repent of any hard heartedness that you still cling to that ke...  Read More

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passion, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a pe...  Read More

20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. Praise God for the m...  Read More

29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. Praise God that He is with us in the midst of our fight to rescue others. Repent of any lack of effort on your part to work hard to see others become mature in Christ. Ask God to give you perseverance in the work of being a part of rescuing others. Yield to God's power that He desires to work in and through you ...  Read More

12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Praise God that He has chosen us as his beloved and has made us holy (set apart).  Repent of your unwillingness to let go of yo...  Read More

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Praise God for the power that He has given you through the Holy Spirit. Repent from any timidity that you have had about a witness where God has place you. Ask God to give you boldness to speak clearly about who Jesus is and what ...  Read More

5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill you ministry. 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Praise God for all the people He has used over the centuries to fight to rescue others. Repent of any reservation o...  Read More

1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. Praise God that we have become His beloved children. Repent of any rebellious tendencies that keep you from following God’s example in the way you live your life. Ask God to give you a clear picture of what it looks like to imitate His love, passion, and care for others. Yield to God’s love to be the motivation and guide to your life. Today sta...  Read More

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Praise God that we although we deserve nothing, He blesses the weak and humble of the world. Repent of any pride that forms inside of you. Ask God to keep you humble in your pursuit of Him and presenting Him to the world. Yield to God’s Kingdom; instead of trying to build your own. What does it look like for you to give God wha...  Read More

19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. Praise God that He has made our bodies the temple of His Holy Spirit. Repent of the ways that you have misused or abused your body, detracting from the glory of God. Ask God to fill every part of you with His...  Read More

19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Praise God, the Father, for sending His Son, Jesus, who is God, because without Him there would be no reconciliation. Repent for for substituting the way and wisdom of this world for Him. Ask for a heart that wants...  Read More

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Praise Jesus for His willingness to be sacrificed for our sin. Repent for believing that we can do anything to cleanse ourselves from our sin. Ask God to use your new life to be honor and glory to Jesus. Yield to Jesus so that His power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor an...  Read More

“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” Praise God for His holiness and perfection. Repent of all the ways that you miss the mark of God’s holiness. Ask for God to change you more each day into the likeness of Jesus. Yield to God’s power to work through the Holy Spirit in making you more holy. Read Revelation 4 What does it say about who God is?What does it mea...  Read More

17  The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Praise God for the fact that He actively wants to build a relationship with each of us. Repent of any tendencies to pull away from God’s presence and pursuit of you. Ask God to help you to experience a deeper relationsh...  Read More

16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Praise God for His love for us and sending Jesus to save us. Repent of any doubt of God’s love for you and others. Ask God to help you overcome a...  Read More

18 Moses said, “Please show me your glory.” 19 And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The LORD.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 20 But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live.” 21 And the LORD said, “Behold, there is a place by me where you shall...  Read More

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. When the Holy Spirit is in control, our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faith, gentleness and self control. God’s plan is to produce all of these qualities in us as we yield to Him. When the Holy Spiri...  Read More

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. God is reconcili...  Read More

21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. Pray for wisdom and discernment in our planning. Pray that God would continue to fill us with the Holy Spirit and move us exactly where He want us. His purposes and promises never fail....  Read More

5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, Pray for a humble heart and listening ears to go where He wants us to go. Ask Him to change us where we need t...  Read More