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Commendation from God?

Commendation from God?

I pray for wisdom for those who have faith that believers will receive commendation from God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In a courtroom, the word “judgement” implies there will be a ruling or decision about the case.

To some this may seem ominous. To others the prospect of judgement may be a relief, even a joy.

Apostle Paul knew he would be judged. The Lord would be passing judgement. Paul says at the end of 1 Corinthians 4:4 (ESV): “It is the Lord who judges me.”

Paul goes on to say in verse 5, “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

Are you ready to face the judge? Judgement is coming. It could be good. It could be bad. Be prepared.

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Know Your Spiritual Gifts?

Know Your Spiritual Gifts?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who use their spiritual gifts for the common good. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God has provided each believer with supernaturally provided spiritual gifts.

Some don’t know they have gifts. Others know they have them, but they don’t use their gifts.

The Apostle Paul writes about spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (ESV):

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”

Using your gifts will benefit the body of believers. Need to learn more about spiritual gifts? There are online inventories where anyone can find out about their giftedness.

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Servant of Christ?

Servant of Christ?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Apostle Paul spread the Gospel. He was writing about his and the other apostles’ ministry when he wrote in 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 (NIV):

“This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”

Taking Paul’s example, it is important to realize that modern believers can humble themselves and become like him. Yes. You can. Be servants of Christ. Stewards of the mysteries of God. And be found faithful.

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Who Gets The Glory?

Who Gets The Glory?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who live to do everything for the glory of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Prideful people will say, “Look at all I have done. I did this totally myself.” There are others who take credit for what someone else has done. In either case, God’s part in success is not recognized.

Apostle Paul gave followers of Jesus a different worldview in 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV): “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

Think about it. There is no holding back. It says, “…do ALL to the glory of God.” Are you?

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Holy Communion?

Holy Communion?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who celebrate Holy Communion. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Believers around the globe share something sacred: the elements of Holy Communion.

The words that follow may be familiar, but they should never be taken for granted.

Scripture speaks for itself in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (ESV) when the Apostle Paul writes:

“For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

Think of the common bond among believers. Be mindful. Pray for brothers and sisters who are persecuted for meeting together to take Communion.

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Taken Communion in an Unworthy Manner?

Taken Communion in an Unworthy Manner?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are honest with God when eating the bread and drinking the cup. In Jesus name, amen. 

Is there ever a time when a person can take Holy Communion in an unworthy manner?

Yes! The Apostle Paul explains 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 (ESV):

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”

Be humble and confess to God. If need be, ask forgiveness.

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