Doing My Part In The New Year?  A Word from THE WORD!!! #57

“All things are delivered unto me of my Father:

and no man knoweth the Son,

but the Father;

neither knoweth any man the Father,

save the Son,

and he to whomsoever the Son

will reveal him.

28 Come unto me,

all ye that labour

and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you,

and learn of me;

for I am meek and lowly in heart:

and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy,

and my burden is light.”  Matthew 11:27-30

As we approach another New Year, I simply want to remind each of us (myself at the head of that list!) to determine to not just “do” better, but to “BE” better, by God’s grace, power, and a dependence upon HIS WORD!  For only when I’m in sync with God’s will and direction will I see God’s best!  Being always precedes doing!  Jesus said it best.

“Abide in me,

and I in you.

As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,

except it abide in the vine;

no more can ye,

except ye abide in me.

5 I am the vine,

ye are the branches:

He that abideth in me,

and I in him,

the same bringeth forth much fruit:

for without me ye can do nothing.”  John 15:4-5

It’s all about abiding in Jesus, not depending on my own wisdom–for I fall so far short, but Jesus never fails, and He has promised to never leave us, so here are some biblical reminders of “how to”!

“Trust in the LORD

with all thine heart;

and lean not

unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways

acknowledge him,

and he shall direct thy paths.

7 Be not wise

in thine own eyes:

fear the LORD,

and depart from evil.

8 It shall be health to thy navel,

and marrow to thy bones.”  Proverbs 3:5-6

“Let your conversation

be without covetousness;

and be content

with such things as ye have:

for he hath said,

I will never leave thee,

nor forsake thee.

6 So that we may boldly say,

The Lord is my helper,

and I will not fear

what man shall do unto me.”  Hebrews 13:5-6

So, let’s commit together to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, our hearts and minds set on following HIM, and look up pressing onward “in Jesus”!  And I share one of my favorite and most practical passages for walking with Jesus!

“8 Finally, brethren,

whatsoever things are true,

whatsoever things are honest,

whatsoever things are just,

whatsoever things are pure,

whatsoever things are lovely,

whatsoever things are of good report;

if there be any virtue,

and if there be any praise,

think on these things…

… 13 I can do all things

through Christ

which strengtheneth me…

… 19 But my God shall supply all your need

according to his riches

in glory

by Christ Jesus.

20 Now unto God and our Father

be glory for ever and ever.

Amen.”  Portions of Philippians 4:8-20

And I leave you with another great reminder from the Apostle Paul, and I pray that you may grow in grace, mercy, and peace in the new year, being a reflection of Jesus to the world where we can make a difference around us–a world that truly needs JESUS!  Amen!

“Every man according as he purposeth

in his heart,

so let him give;

not grudgingly,

or of necessity:

for God loveth a cheerful giver.

8 And God is able

to make all grace abound toward you;

that ye,

always having all sufficiency

in all things,

may abound to every good work:

9 (As it is written,

He hath dispersed abroad;

he hath given to the poor:

his righteousness remaineth for ever.

10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower

both minister bread for your food,

and multiply your seed sown,

and increase the fruits

of your righteousness😉

11 Being enriched in every thing

to all bountifulness,

which causeth through us

thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:7-11

Amen and Amen!!!

Our love, prayers and hope for the glory of God to encourage you!  Have a blessed and joyous New Year!