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)