2 Timothy 2:19

“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”

It brings me great comfort to know that God knows me because I am his. There are times when you feel like you are the least of all, or that you don’t matter. I am here to let tell you not to fall for that lie.

When God fills you, you also become sealed. You are his and he is yours. He is the foundation on which you stand. The foundation on which you build everything. It is unshakeable.

Yes, you will make mistakes. You will suffer heartbreak and disappointments. But because God is with you these things will not break you because of his seal. You can cast your care on him because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).

We are strengthened to turn away from the hidden inner sins that no one knows about. Because of the gift of God, having his seal, we do not have to walk in the things that would cause us to walk with our head hanging low in shame. We can walk in freedom. His seal gives us the power to do so.

This is blessed assurance – Jesus is mine, and I am his.

Have a blessed night. Rest peacefully in him.

2 Timothy 2:2, 10 NIV

“2. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

10. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.”

Why we teach – We teach to reach.

Everything Paul did after he came in contact with Jesus, was always with a specific goal in mind – to convert as many believers as possible. He was about the business of winning souls for the cause of Christ. We should strive to be likeminded.

We are encouraged to entrust this great gospel to faithful people who will also teach this same gospel to others. This is true ministry. We cannot be lopsided in our teaching. We must teach the full gospel. Committing it to those who will also share. This is the way that God intended to reach the world. We cannot just teach prosperity and abundance, we must also teach to abstain from sin, wickedness, and evil doings. We must teach there is a heaven and a hell. We must teach holiness, obedience, and walking by faith. It is the full gospel that will create a victorious body of believers.

As we teach, we must do so with focus, lawfully, and make sure we apply what we teach to our own lives. Teaching requires us to live the life we speak about. “Do as I say, not as I do,” is not an effective teaching technique. The people you are trying to reach need to know that the gospel you teach is effective, starting with you. Your testimony is the most effective tool you can use to reach others. “If he did it for me, he can and will do it for you too,” is a very powerful teaching technique. Don’t be ashamed to share your testimony.

People are depending on you. Do not be afraid to step out on faith and share what God has given you. Share what God has done for you. Teach others to do the same faithfully. As you do so, you are pleasing God.

Psalms 115:14-15

“The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.”

Just receive what God has for you. There is no reason for worry, your increase is assured.

You are blessed of the Lord. Do not allow the lies and falsehoods of the enemy replace the truth of God’s love and promise for you.

Have a blessed day because it is God’s will for you.

Topic Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9-10

“9. Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

10. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.,

Every believer is responsible to walk in his or her purpose. Many are not sure what their purpose is. Never the less, our responsibility remains. To find purpose, we must stir up the gift that is in us. Then, your gift will make room for you or illuminate your purpose.

Stiring up the gift in us requires faith, dedication, diligence, and perseverance.

We cannot allow fear to keep us from walking in ourpose. Fear immobilizes but faith binds fear and propels us to move. Instead of fear, God gave us power, love, and a sound mind. We are equipped to walk in faith, to move, to step out on nothing until it becomes something.

Supporting Scriptures:

Philippians 2:12-13

“12. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”

Understand that we have no excuse not to walk in purpose. We are instructed to work out our own salvation. God gives us instruction, the elders of the church provide guidance, but the final choices are our own. We must use the instructions and guidance and find a way to apply them to our own lives. Then live a life that is pleasing to God. We can not use the church as an excuse not to achieve, with thoughts such as they won’t let me… they already have some one to do… they don’t like me… etc.

Remember God has your back. He wants to help you (prepare you) to do his will.

Luke 12: 48

“48. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”

We must understand that God has invested a lot into us as his children. Because we have so much, much is also required of us. People can see the blessing that hover over us. Because of that, they also except more from us. As the children of God, we cannot afford let his people down. They are waiting for the gift(s) in us to be manifested, to be put into operation. People are depending on us so they can be delivered.

James 2: 20, 26

“20. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

26. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”

Finally, we must put our faith in action. We cannot pray the prayer of faith alone. We must pair action with out faith. Even when Jesus told the lame man to raise up and walk. The lame man needed to put is faith in action by getting up and taking that step. Only then was his healing manifested. We must also put our faith in action. No matter what the prayer of faith is, we must find the appropriate action to go along with it. Together they work to perform the needed miracle.

In the case of stirring up the gift in us, as you pray, follow the leading of the spirit, then act accordingly. Don’t sit passively by and except God to do it all, the doing part is up to us too. It’s called faith in action.

Have a blessed day.

2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to show thysekf approved unto God…”

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Come grow with us as we study the Word of God together.

Hope to see you there.

Be blessed

Psalms 84:11-12

“11. For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

12. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. ”

God is ready to give you every good thing. Are you prepared to do what it takes to receive? The requirement is your faith, your obedience, and to use every gift God gave you to his glory.

Put your trust in God, he is faithful to keep you. Allow him to lead you where you need to go.

Be bold, be strong for the Lord thy God is with thee. Receive every good thing God desires to give you.

Have a great day.

2 Timothy 1:12

“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. ”

This is one of my favorite scriptures. It reminds me that I serve a God who is able. I can serve him without worry. I know that he is able to keep that which is committed to him – me, and my life.

I do not have to fear. Why? Because I know whom I have believed. God, I know him. He is so vast and unfathomable, that I learn more about him everyday as we walk together. I know him to be the keeper of my secrets. He is so great that even as he knows them, he works on me to help me to be better than I was day by day. I don’t have to be ashamed.

Be fearless and commit things/people/yourself, etc to God. He is able to keep them. Then don’t worry, don’t fret. Walk in peace, knowing that God has your back, and everything else which concerns you (protected and covered). You can move forward in faith, accomplishing all he has called you to do. Why? Because you have committed them all to him. This is true freedom.

Have a blessed day.

2 Timothy 1:1

“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, ”

There is something about a promise that keeps us going, moving, achiving, and striving. In this case it is the promise of life in Christ Jesus.

This promise pushes us to love our neighbor, to walk in obedience, to please God, etc. Not under duress, but with joy in our hearts. Why? So we can gain the reward promised to use by God.

The awesomeness of this promise is as we do these things God gives us sort of a deposit on the promise in advance. He allows us to have small glimpses and experiences that work to keep us going, moving, pushing. It is enough that even when we fail, we get back up. When we are knocked down, we get back up. When we are done wrong, lied on, or cussed out, we keep moving. Why? Because of that great promise of God.

That promise is worth fighting the good fight of faith for. Hold on to God’s promise, keep it in your heart. Keep striving, achieving, and excelling. It is so worth it.

Have a blessed day.

Judges 16: 16-20

Sampson’s mother was obedient to the word of God and raised him accordingly. Sampson saw Deliah of the Philistines and fell in love and sought to marry her.

However, Deliah’s heart was always with her people, not her husband. She asked Sampson the secret of his strength so she can tell her people. At first Sampson would not tell her the truth, would make up stores. Time and time again, she would tell the Philistines and they would use the information against Sampson. Deliah turn the heat up on Sampson, until he got tired of per pestering, that he finally told her the truth. As she did at other times, she told the Phillistine’s, and again they use it to attack Sampson. This time it worked.

Be careful who you tell your secrets to. The words that God speaks to you are precious and not everyone can hear (believe or receive) them as you do. It is not for them. These secrets are between you and God. God is working behind the scenes to bring the vision to pass.

People will attack you for your strength (anointing). They will mock you and plot against you to prevent the plan of God from coming to pass. You have to trust God enough to trust he will do what he said, and not need validation from others. God does not need the approval of others to bless you.

Hebrews 12:14-15

“14. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

15. Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;”

…It costs too much to hold on to bitterness, anger, pain, hurt, betrayal, etc.

There is peace and freedom that can only be found in forgivenes.

There is a direct relation between peace and forgiveness. Bitterness automatically accompanies unforgiveness, we just do not recognize it all the time. Forgiveness allows us to move on with our lives, to always walk in peace, and to grow and be free. Unforgiveness breeds bitterness, which keeps us forever tied to hurtful (harmful) situations.

We have heard it many times before, and it is true, to forgive is for your benefit, not for the person who caused your hurt. God expects us to follow peace with all men. Not just with the people who are nice to us. True ministry also involves the ability to show the love of God to all. We cannot do this if we do not walk in forgiveness. We must be willing to forgive other as freely was we are forgiven by God. Walking in forgiveness paves the way for us to walk in peace.
Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

We are now able to minister to the one(s) who caused our hurt. How? Because that root of bitterness has been cut off (through forgiveness) and is not able to spring up in our lives later to cause trouble. The love of God is now better able to shine through us.

We can have peace in the midst of hurtful or embarrassing situations. Even in those instances when outsiders have witnessed our hurt, walking in forgiveness–>peace, will bring glory to God. It will show the true power of God.

Keep in mind that sometimes hurtful situations arise in our lives so God has the opportunity to show us just how much room for growth (maturing in Christ) we still have.

The ability to forgive is going to require pray and walking by faith, and it will take practice. But understand, you can do it, you will succeed.