PRESSING INTO KINGDOM GRACE

The knowledge of God's Kingdom, Jesus Christ established, has been made known to all, from the days of John the Baptist; revealed in the love of the Messiah and permanently proven with the gift of the Holy Spirit upon everyone who believes and confesses Jesus as their Lord and Savior, even as we continuously serve Him in Truth and in the Spirit. This makes many, who are seeking for breakthrough, Divine restoration, and complete freedom from the captivity of sin, death, and darkness, willing to receive Christ: the only Way that leads to eternal life!

Furthermore, as we endlessly proclaim the Gospel of God's Salvation in the Christ, who said we would do greater works than Himself, for all who are in dire need of His redeeming Grace, this will make more souls willingly press into God's Kingdom, which is not brought through reading the Prophets nor obeying the Law, but the revelation of the perfect Son we personally believe has come, and is coming again.

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, Jesus Christ, for making me a vessel to declare your Good News to all nations, that more souls may continue to press forward into your Kingdom with dedicated hearts and devoted spirits, in your Holy name;

Amen.

From Luke 16:16

GOD KNOWS OUR HEARTS

We do not need to try justifying ourselves before anyone. Rather, as new creations, we should continue believing in Jesus, who took sin on Himself, to make us innocent before the LORD, and be loving in each of our dealings; for He knows the thoughts of everyman, searches their hearts, and understands the intentions of every action taken or done by a person. He is the Omniscient God who knows all things, is our strong defender, and He alone makes all things right. Whatever action we take, should be for God's glory, and the advancement of His Kingdom, and never to seek praises from men, which may lead to pride, self-justification, or to neglecting the truth that we are nothing, without God.

Although, we might be encouraged in the Church and appreciated for showing love to others, yet we should not feel proud; rather, we should relentlessly give all the glory to the Potter, for while sinners, He first loved us. However, if those stuck in sin against the Word, which is Forever, or any fleshly culture, match our attitude, and together we are defending old actions over conscience or conviction, these puffed up people achieve nothing permanent, because all of God's enemies will soon be still bodies, once made in the image of the one they crucified, but Our Father rose again, to offer humankind everlasting life.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, LORD, I give you all the glory, honor, and adoration for making me a vessel of your glorious works, Strengthened to live for Christ; looking forward to your Kingdom,

Amen.

From Luke 16:15

FOCUS ON GOD ALONE

Our service to the LORD, our Creator, the Great I Am That I Am, YAHWEH, should remain undiluted or undefiled; not influenced by the lust for worldly treasures, pleasures, and possessions, for they only build up or create both physical and spiritual barriers between man and God. When man's attention is being divided amongst two or more, whom he believes to be his source of peace and sustainance, he is gradually deviating from the one and only true God, who can not be served with other gods.

Moreover, it's easier to remain focused on one than two, because a kingdom or body divided against itself can never stand uprightly, rather it would be constantly shaking, moving to and fro, at the presence of temptation and trials, yet he who stand on the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ, will always remain comfortable, having a Blessed Assurance of His Divine Grace and protection, even in the midst of the ranging storm. So, remain focused on God and no other, through faith in Christ Jesus, our Lord, bearing fruits that remains for His glory, and it shall be well with you.

PRAYER: O' LORD, thank you for keeping me focused on my Christ's Calling, advancing your Kingdom through your Word, for the redemption of souls, in Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 16:13

FAITHFUL SERVICE

Being a faithful servant, requires full submission and selfless service done in love, with true dedication, from a compassionate heart; for the LORD loves all who serve Him from the depths of their hearts. He who serves with a heart dedicated to one beyond himself, and a devoted spirit, will surely able to wisely use the Master's reward in due time; for our faithfulness to the LORD, and service in love to others, for the glory of the Father, counts.

Furthermore, the grace given to us as God's servants, called to uphold the truth, and proclaim the Good News to all, in love, should always be in use at all times, even as we remain steadfast to our Christ's Calling, that we as faithful Servants of God, may be deserving of more when our eternal inheritance comes. Now we hope for it, as we reject possessing anything of our own or doing our will, called while it's day, to declare His glory on Earth, and baptize others.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank you LORD, for the glorious call of Salvation, being of service in your Vineyard to declare the Gospel to all, for the Salvation of souls,

Amen.

From Luke 16:12

FAITHFUL AND JUST

As true Christians, and citizens of God's Kingdom, being Heirs of the Father and labourers in His vineyard, we should always remain just in our Earthly dealings and faithful with the little we've each been given now, that we may be deserving of His eternal reward and Divine inheritance destined for us as Overcomers in Christ Jesus. By putting the life which has been given to us into good use, for His glory, we are revealing our worthiness of receiving more, which makes the LORD to elevate us from glory to glory, as faithful Stewards of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Therefore, let's endeavor to always remain faithful to our Christ's Calling, and never relent in believing, unto trustworthy dealings, for He who works faithfully to the end, will surely be worthy of the Crown of Glory, as beloved brethren with Christ.

PRAYER: Our Heavenly Father, thank you for granting the Grace to serve you in truth and in the Spirit, being equipped with the Holy Spirit, to remain faithful to the end, and be deserving of the Crown of Glory in Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 16:10

MAKING FRIENDS FOREVER

Friendship comes with respect for one another, and being of help and support in times of greatest need. So, when choosing whom to serve in this dying world, where to tithe, and while making friends, Christians should always endeavor to consider the spiritual effects of such associations, even before we take the bold step of making the decision which may come with an effect on where eternity is spent. Also, making good friends requires Wisdom; knowing the right qualities needed, like sincerity and Truth (1 Cor 5) among believers, and who to break fellowship with for the destruction of flesh, will help you not be puffed up with sin, but grow as a Child of God, living for Christ, that you may remain a fruit-bearing branch in the True Vine.

Everyone we see met with compassion, and everything we've been given to hold loosely, is about to come to an end. Although, it's necessary to use our resources to make friends today, we should always be careful of the kind of friends we keep close, for friends are said to have similar characters as a result of the influence they have with each other. So, let's not relent in being good friends, yet be careful of whom we chose to dwell with, and how to converse with them, because wrongdoers will fade quickly, but lasting treasure is stored in Heaven, with our best friend Jesus and His Saints.

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, Jesus Christ, for the Spirit of discernment, through the Knowledge of your Word, which helps us make lasting friendships, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us,

Amen.

From Luke 16:9

STEWARDSHIP

Being Children of God, called, ordained, and commissioned to live for Christ and proclaim His good will toward all people, for the Salvation of their souls, we need not be wise in our own eyes; rather, we should always remain submissive to the LORD'S will, placing every one of our thoughts and decisions before Him in prayers, especially before taking any bold step concerning our lives, and those of others. This way, we are always in rightstanding with God, and true communion with the Holy Spirit, even as we remain one with Christ, fulfilling the Father's will by advancing His Kingdom through bearing fruits that remain, for His glory, in Christ Jesus.

Moreover, acting on our will, as if in the darkness, without placing God first, seeking His Wisdom, leads to making wrong decisions most of the time; for no matter how right it may seem, in selfishness, it leads to self-recognition, giving room for pride and arrogant feelings. So, let's remain faithful to our Calling in Christ, by being submissive to the Father's will, advancing His Kingdom as true Stewards of the LORD.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, O' LORD, thank you for calling me into your Glorious Light which fills me up to serve faithfully in your Vineyard, as a true Steward and vessel of your glory, in your Holy name;

Amen.

From Luke 16:5-8