REJOICING OVER ENCOURAGEMENT

Receiving encouragement, support, and Divine guidance from God's Word through His ministering vessels keeps one focused and strengthened through challenging times, to acknowledge the Father's Love and plans, which rekindle faith and take away hardship (Is. 41:10, Rom. 12:8). This brings immense joy and peace, knowing there is Light at the end of the tunnel (Ps. 16:11).
Therefore, we should encourage the Church with words of exhortation, if that is our gift, as channels of God's Word, giving hope in trying times, so everyone discipled by us may be strengthened to carry the cross with gladdened hearts and joyful spirits, until the end.

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father and All-Sufficient God, for always keeping me joyful with Your loving encouragement, so many may rejoice, with their faith strengthened to glorify Your Name,
Amen.

From Acts 15: 30-31

ABSTAIN FROM IMMORALITY

Staying separated from pagan practices and sexual immorality, is necessary for the Faithful, setting Followers of Christ apart from the sons of men in purity and ensuring spiritual growth (Acts 21:25). Focusing on core Christian principles rather than only Mosaic Laws, promotes unity in the church, allowing the newly born-again to feel loved and accommodated.
Moreover, we should not be unevenly yoked to unbelievers nor associates with those who are sexually immoral, idolaters, or passionate about worldly pleasures, so we may not be influenced nor named among them, yet remain undefiled to live in the presence of our Holy Father (1 Cor. 5:11, 2 Cor. 6:14-16).

PRAYER: Dear God, the Ever-Holy and Righteous One, thank You for keeping me spiritually cleansed and purified for Your service. Please continue to lead me through the understanding of Your Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, so I may never become influenced by those enslaved in the comfort of lustful and deceptive practices of this World but, as a light lifted up, stay unified with the True and Living God; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 15:28-29

RISKING LIVES FOR CHRIST

The call to place ultimate trust in Jesus Christ and step out in faith even when it means potential hardship, suffering, or material loss, is a life-threatening risk which comes with a Divine reward from our Heavenly Father (2 Cor. 5:7). Of being a Follower of Christ, it is written, "for me to live is Christ, and to die is gain;" so no matter the persecution, we will surely overcome every snare of the wicked, as triumphant vessels of Yahweh, the Most High (Ps. 47:2-3, Act 13:50 & 14:19-20, Phil. 1:21).
Therefore, as Ministers of Christ, facing persecution and life-threatening challenges, we should be encouraged to remain faithful; for God who called and made us His chosen generation, will deliver us from all evil.

PRAYER: Dear I Am That I Am and Abba Father, thank You for making me a living sacrifice for Your glorious works on Earth, to prove your Love. Please keep me strengthened to walk faithfully to the end so I may stay deserving of the Divine identity You have given me; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 15:26

PLEASED TO SEND CHOSEN MEN

Deciding to send chosen delegates among Brethren for the spiritual development of a growing church, is always wise and necessary because it helps to edify the Church and equip its members for the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20, Eph. 4:12). This is usually graced with prayers and done in unity, so everyone sent may successfully fulfill their Divine assignment as ambassadors of Christ on Earth (Acts 15:25, Eph. 6:18).
Moreover, Ministers should always be willing to equip and send out the Chosen among those they are discipling; this way, the Fold of Christ placed under our care is strengthened to stay fruitful and protected from every negative influence of the World.

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father and Eternal King of Glory, for calling and anointing me to equip souls through discipleship, so they may also be sent out to others by grace, where needed. Please keep me fruitful and strengthened in the Spirit, as I stay determined to gain more souls for Your glorious work,
Amen.

From Acts 15:22

AVOID TROUBLING THOSE TURNING TO GOD

We should always embrace & encourage the newly born-again Christians and avoid burdening them with excessive religious laws and doctrines. Instead, we should focus seriously on core requirements: abstaining from being polluted by idols, any sexual immorality, meat of strangled animals, and blood (Gen. 9:4 & 35:2, Exo. 20:3 & 23, Acts 21:25). Emphasizing grace over legalistic hurdles to help people find faith, without unnecessary obstacles, is a way to gain souls and keep them willing for discipleship.
Nevertheless, we need to help those turning to God understand that being greedy and lustful for the things of this passing world, argumentative and foolish talk, or coarse jesting and the like, are not fitting for saints to engage with, because these can separate a person from their Divine nature, calling, and identity as destined, even before conception; that way, they may grow and become equipped in the Spirit, thankfully living for God's glory, as the Redeemed of the LORD (Eph. 5:3-4, Col. 3:5, 1 Thess. 4:3-6).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Gracious God, and Abba Father, I am grateful, for You Save souls by the gift which is free to us, through faith in Your Redeeming Word, which I constantly proclaim in Christ Jesus who strengthens me in the Spirit to reach out to many lost in worldliness (Matt. 11:29). Blessed be Your Holy Name; what can I do for you? Please continue to lead me as I disciple those turning to You for Salvation, so they may not be worried, yet become comforted by the revelation of Your Love and Divine guidance, which Your Word provides, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 15:19-20

GOD'S WORKS ARE KNOWN FROM ETERNITY

Elohim's works signify His perfect and preordained plan, prophetically revealed redemption, and Providence for creation, encompassing all things, events, and people from before creation to the end of time - for He is Omniscient, knowing all things as the Creator of Heaven and Earth as well as all dwelling in them, humans being made in His likeness, to know what is good (Gen. 1:1 & 26, Job 38:4, Ps. 146:5-6). God is One with Christ as, "the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last - the Beginning and the End;" for there is nothing hidden from Him (John 1:1, Rev. 22:13).
Therefore, as works of God's hands, we should stay faithfully committed without engaging in deceptive practices - acknowledging that His eternal existence endures forever and, "there is nothing covered up that is not revealed, and hidden that is not exposed;" so by faith, we may remain deserving of His Love, Grace, and Protection as the Apple of His Eye (Ps. 17:7-9, Zach. 2:8, Heb. 4:13).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, LORD, Omniscient God who knows every thought and intention of my heart for keeping me guided in the path of Truth and Righteousness, to live a fulfilled life in Christ Jesus. Please keep me as a vessel in Your Hands, preserved and privileged to reveal Your Love and all-knowing presence to many still ignorant of Your existence, as I continuously preach the Good News of Salvation to nations, sure that you are coming again as the King of Kings
Amen.

From Acts 15:18

WORDS OF THE PROPHETS AGREE

The Salvation of unbelieving nations, tribes, or individuals, as they faithfully receive God's Word, repenting from their sinful ways to embrace righteousness in Christ Jesus, is the fulfillment of His long foretold promises declared by prophets of old, affirming the fact that YHWH never lies and His Word will always come to pass (Num. 23:19, 1 Sam. 15:29, Titus 1:2-3). He is a Sovereign Lord whose Love never fails and Word will always comes to pass, without delay (Is. 55:11, Ezek. 12:25, Luke 1:37).
So, we should not relent in embracing each of our fellow Brethren, born of God in the Spirit by grace, through faith, seeking the face of the LORD. It doesn't matter the difference in race, tribe, nor nationality, because we all once fell short of the glory of God but as Heavenly citizens, freely justified, we are personally and collectively called by His Name (Rom. 3:23 & 24).

PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, the Messiah and Covenant-Keeping God who never fails, yet fulfills Your every Word, declared for the good of all who are found without sin, for Your glory; blessed be Your Holy Name. I am honored to be called by it; for the fulfillment of Your Word, proclaimed through Your anointed Prophets, affirms Your Sovereignty over all, who will continue living only by faith in Jesus' Name;
Amen.

From Acts 15:14-17