Access With Confidence.

Access With Confidence. In Jesus, we already have - Boldness and access with confidence. Through faith in Him, not through anything of ourselves. This confidence is in the Spirit, not our own ability. Now you can minister to someone with confidence. Because you are stood before Him in the throne room as you do. That is your access. So be bold in ministering. (Ephesians 3:11-12)

Choosing The Spirit.

Choosing The Spirit. Paul had obeyed the law in all areas. But even with all that stuff correctly done in the flesh. He chooses to have no confidence in the flesh. And that is the key. Not choosing something that could fail. Then he tells us how he did it. He worshipped God in the Spirit and rejoiced in Jesus. That sounds like he enjoyed being a Christian. (Philippians 3:3-4)

Ministering With Confidence.

Ministering With Confidence. Do you believe that He hears you when you pray? If you are at home alone praying for your friend, will He hear you? What if you are stood in front of your friend praying with them? There is no difference between you praying for, or with someone. The confidence still comes from the answer - He will hear my prayer. (1 John 5:14-15)

How You Think - Is Important.

How You Think - Is Important. God is no respecter of persons and doesn't want us to be either. Think of everyone in the same way. Don't have favourites. One translation puts it - what you think of yourself, think of others. With some people you might say to that - please don't. Don't hang around people to your advantage. Don't take out to lunch only those who could return the favour. Whatever you do - put God first, not yourself. Promote Him. Finally brethren. Don't think that you know it all. The really wise person is always looking to improve his wisdom. Not trying to tell others how wise he is. (Romans 12:16)

Rejoice or Weep?

Rejoice or Weep? Rejoicing seems to be an easy task. But we tend to stay away from people who are weeping. And yet God wants to respond to both in the same way. Did you know that there are people around you who are weeping? Have you even looked and listened to see who they are. If you knew - what would you do about it? (Romans 12:15)

Blessing and Cursing.

Blessing and Cursing. Treat especially well the ones who treat you badly. Bless = empower to prosper. Curse = empower to fail. Which would you prefer was done to you. Then do it to others. (Romans 12:14)

Giving

Giving. If you see a person in need - ask God how you can meet it. Could you give some of your time, your talent, your money? What gifts do you have? Use them to benefit others for free. Hospitality. What does this word mean to you? Check yourself out. When was the last time you provided food for someone else? When did you last invite someone to eat at your home? If someone from church turned up at your home without notice. How would you react? How would you feel? (Romans 12:13)

Hope, Patience and Prayer.

Hope, Patience and Prayer. The Monty Python song has it - Always look on the bright side of life. Patient in Tribulation - the original Greek means: To endure, bear bravely and calmly any ill treatments. He even tells us how, by keeping your prayer life strong. When a problem occurs, make talking to God your first reaction. (Romans 12:12)

Serve The Lord

Serve The Lord Don't be slothful, don't be lazy, work hard to serve The Lord. Be fervent in spirit, be enthusiastic about serving The Lord. Do you want to know the answer to all of Christian Life? The answer is "Yes Lord" - now, what is the question? (Romans 12:11)

What Is Love?

What Is Love? Love is the desire to benefit others at the expense of self. Because love desires to give. (Edwin Louis Cole) Real love always gives honour to the other person first. Most people think love is - what about me? (Romans 12:10)

Go For It.

Go For It. Does God want you to exhort someone? To encourage, to comfort, to strengthen them? Go for it. Has He graced you with the gift of giving? Go for it. Give liberally. Are you called as a leader? Be diligent in it. Are you called to show mercy to others by His grace? Be cheerful about it. Be brave and try some stuff out, you will enjoy it. (Romans 12:8)

Always use your faith.

Always use your faith. So that whatever you do, you do well. Is God calling you to minister to someone else? Go for it. Is He calling you to teach The Word. Go for it. If it is not God calling you, don't worry, you will soon know. (Romans 12:7)

Go And Prophesy.

Go And Prophesy. If we believe that your gift is prophecy, go for it. You have the faith needed for it, you have the measure of faith. Just make sure you do it safely. Grab a Pastor or an Elder and ask them to witness you saying it. (Romans 12:6)

Your Spiritual Gifts.

Your Spiritual Gifts. We each have different gifts, like the eye, the hand, the foot of a body. Grace to do stuff that we do not have a natural ability for. God is an expert in talenting the untalented. We can all do stuff we cannot do in the natural, by His grace. (Romans 12:6)

What Is Your Ministry?

What Is Your Ministry? Although there are many of us, we don't all have the same job. What is yours and how do you find out? Either God leads you, or you experiment. Try some out. Either way, we are all here to serve one another, what is your way? (Romans 12:4-5)

Your Measure Of Faith.

Your Measure Of Faith. Don't put yourself, or anyone else on a pedestal. Why? Because God has given everyone of us faith. Measure (Greek = Metron) a precise measure of faith. NKJV = a measure of faith. KJV = the measure of faith. (More accurate) (Romans 12:3)

Mind Renewal.

Mind Renewal. Our spirit is already renewed, now we work on our minds. How? By reading the Word and fellowshipping with others. Then you can find out what God's will is for your life. His one - good, acceptable and perfect will for you. (Romans 12:2)

Living Sacrifice.

Living Sacrifice. We are encouraged to be living sacrifices. We can do it again and again. Jesus died once - for all. We can die daily. This is a holy thing to do, that God accepts with pleasure. After what Jesus did for us, it is a reasonable duty to ask of us. (Romans 12:1)

Seek His Word

Seek His Word Seek first the Kingdom of God. Seek His Word - FIRST. Let the Word be your first option. (Matthew 6:33)

Love the Word.

Love the Word. Exalt the Word and receive your promotion. Get to know the Word and remember it. There will not always be time to look it up. If you found yourself without you Bible. How much could you quote? (Proverbs 4:1-11)

Daddy's Word.

Daddy's Word. We need to hear Daddy's instructions. Pay attention and keep His commandments. Get wisdom and get understanding. Speak His words. (Proverbs 4:1-11)

Receive the Word Personally.

We must receive the Word Personally. Wisdom is stored in The Word for us. So we can understand righteousness and judgement. Then we will understand the right path for our lives. (Proverbs 2:1-11)

Read the Word.

Read the Word. Incline your ear to wisdom. Apply your heart to understanding. If you don't understand - ask. Then we will understand the fear of The Lord. (Proverbs 2:1-11)

As we gather together.

As we gather together. Here is a perfect opportunity to serve one another. From a smile to an act of mercy, let it shine. Be the blessing to everyone you meet today. You were born to carry Father’s love to people.

Get on and do it.

Those who serve have favour with all people. Then the Lord add daily - people being saved. Where is your niche? What are you good at? Get on and do it. (Acts 2:42-47)