Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand…we know how dearly God loves us, because he has…
“Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.” Psalms 1:1-2 NRSV
Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Revelation 3:2 NIV God is calling His church to shake off her slumber and wake up because her task is not finished.
In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. 2 Peter 1:5 NLT
People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring…
What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him?James 2:14
To devote ourselves to something means that we give all or a large part of our time and resources to a person, activity, or cause. Paul is telling the Colossians – and us, that we should be devoting ourselves to prayer. This is how we communicate with our Creator, God.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world…
In a time when culture is dictating what is right and wrong, good and bad, and turning “each unto their own way,” we need to stop and remember our Creator. God is the one to decide what is right, good, and righteous.