SCRIPTURE/FOCUS – Week Of September 11 – 17, 2016
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Freedom from Financial Pressure
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye?
For sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. Luke 6:34
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Overview: Jesus is coming back again! We must live godly lives as we wait and share the gospel with others. At times, we may struggles with bad habits, so we must repent and surrender ourselves to the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to help us bear the fruit of His likeness. We must remember that Jesus sees and knows all things, He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. We must purpose to follow the Holy One of God who has given us eternal life and will judge. On our journey to heaven, God wants us to help those who are in distress with the same comfort that he comforted us with in our times of trouble. As we carry ourselves in a godly manner, it will prove to unbelievers that we can overcome sin in the flesh when we are led by the Holy Spirit. We should thank and praise Jesus for His sacrifice on Calvary that allowed us to become a sweet aroma to God. Let’s continue to spread this aroma so others might come to know Jesus also.
Monday, September 12, 2016 – Ready for the Wedding – Matthew 25:1-13
Focus: We must be ready when Jesus returns. While waiting, we are instructed to live godly lives and tell others about the Lamb’s supper.
Scriptures: Mark 13:32-37; Revelation 19:7-9
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 – Ready for a Change? Galatians 5:16-25
Focus: God knows our weaknesses and He knows the remedy. Let’s surrender ourselves and bad habits to Him and allow the Holy Spirit to help us bear the fruit of His likeness.
Scriptures: James 4:7; Ephesians 5:8-12
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 – Beyond Time – John 6:53-69
Focus: Jesus is eternity past, eternity future, beyond time. Let’s continue to follow the Holy One of God who is the only One that could offer eternal life and will judge.
Scriptures: Romans 14:7-9; Hebrews 13:8-9
Thursday, September 15, 2016 – Helping Each Other – 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Focus: God wants us to help others in need. As we have opportunity, let’s comfort those who are in distress as God comforted us in our troubles.
Scriptures: Luke 14:15-24; Matthew 28:18-23; Galatians 6:6-10
Friday, September 16, 2016 – A Pleasing Aroma – 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
Focus: We are to God a sweet aroma of Christ. We must carry ourselves in a manner that proves that we have victory over sin because of what Jesus did on Calvary. In doing so, others will see Jesus in us.
Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1-2
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
Jesus Is Coming!
Are you ready for Jesus to come?
Are you prepared and shown the way.
Are you ready for a change?
Jesus is expected to come any day.
Have you invited Jesus to stand in your place?
Are you ready to look in His blessed face?
Have you fought a good fight?
Have you stood up and made it right?
The world will soon pass away.
Jesus is calling you today.
Jesus is coming.
It’s not time to forget it.
It’s not time to deny it.
It is not time to ignore it.
It’s time to get ready for it.
It’s time to anticipate it.
Jesus is calling!
Are you ready?
Gear up, be ready, and stand firm.