SCRIPTURE/FOCUS – Week of December 7, 2015
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Jesus is the Reason for the Season
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee,
and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which
shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Luke 1:35
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Overview: We must be faithful servants to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. We must trust God to give us strength when facing any oppositions, this gives honor and praise to God. It’s our reasonable service to offer ourselves, time, talents and treasures to God and others because God is the giver of every good and perfect gift. We must be thankful always for God’s extended grace toward us through Jesus Christ who forgave us of our sins and has become our salvation. Remember, the god of this age does not want us to shine the light of Jesus among unbelievers. However, we must be determined to rescue them regardless. In doing so, we must trust God and not be fearful. He will show us the way to the wounded and how to minister to them. One day we will receive a medal and hear Him say, “Well done”.
Monday, December 7, 2015 – A Faithful Servant – Joshua 14:6-15
Focus: As we reach out to those who God has entrusted in our care, we must be faithful servants. Despite any opposition, we must trust God to strengthen us as we gladly share the gospel and give Him praise.
Scriptures: Philippines 4:13; 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
Tuesday, December 8, 2014 – The Perfect Gift – Romans 12:1-8
Focus: We must willingly and skillfully give back to God ourselves, our talents, treasures and time as we faithfully serve. God has given us all things and the ability to do what He has purposed.
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 16:17; Psalm 100; 1 Chronicles 29:10-14; Galatians 2:20
Wednesday, December 9, 2014 – Just the Ticket – Ephesians 1:1-10
Focus: God so richly loved us that He extended grace and sent Jesus to forgive us of our sins. We must remember to give thanks to God for His indescribable gift of salvation.
Scriptures: Romans 3:24-25; 1 Peter 1:3-4; 2 Corinthians 9:11-15; Hebrews 9:11-13
Thursday, December 10, 2014 – Like Shooting a Fly – 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
Focus: The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelieves. Therefore, we must be determined to allow the love of God’s light to shine through us to help rescue them from the dark traps of this world.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 2: 13-16; 2 Peter 1:3-21
Friday, December 11, 2014 – Paradogs – Psalm 143:7-12
Focus: We must trust our Master enough to challenge us to go beyond ourselves whether through various trials or reconciling relationships which may cause us to become fearful. However, let’s obey Him and one day we will receive a medal that says, “Well done”.
Scriptures: Matthew 5:10-12; 2 Corinthians 4:12-18
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
Let us celebrate the birth of Christ by living out what He taught us. May God’s love fill our heart this Christmas season as we walk with Him.
Let us be faithful servants in the coming days by loving our neighbors as we would ourselves, feed the hungry, look after the sick, and be our brother’s and sister’s keeper.
Let us give the gift of ourselves to others so we can give back to God who gave us the Perfect Gift of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us share God’s gift of grace which is available to all whose hearts are broken and whose spirits are contrite. Grace is an undeserved free gift, filled with undeserved favor and undeserved love.
Let us not miss a day to share God’s Perfect Gift, Jesus Christ. He is the reason for the season.
For Christmas is a heavenly gift
That only God can give
It is just for the asking
For as long as we shall live