FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Those who God has set free are free indeed
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,
and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. – Galatians 5:1
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Trivia Payne– August 02 – Introduction Class
Sister Almetta Williams – August 02 – Class 08
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Overview: We must be thankful for our new life in Christ. Our assignment is to continue in our faith and never neglect to share the gospel with others, so they too may believe and become saved. We are not perfect and life experiences have left our vessels scared, however, if we would give our brokenness to God, He will heal us. Consequently, others will be able to see the power of God working in us and perhaps this will give them hope in the Lord.
We must never allow ourselves to become prideful or judgmental, because of our new life in Christ, instead, remember when we were the chiefest of sinners. By God’s amazing grace, He humbled us, forgave us and now we are saved. Being humble will allow us to imitate Jesus and lay down our lives for the brethren. However, we must stay in our prayer posture because when difficulties occur, our minds will be set on Jesus and He will give us perfect peace.
Because we live a fallen world and the battles are raging, God will allow us to go through various trials to sometimes test our faith in Him. We must have confidence that God is training us for life. He may have to allow us to go through the furnace of affliction to refine and grow us up spiritually. He wants to strengthen us to be able to endure as a good soldier in His army.
Please Note — Story Scriptures this week are from the NIV Version.
Monday, July 31, 2017 – A ‘New Man” – Colossians 1:3-14
Focus: We must be thankful to God for our new life in Christ. Let’s allow the Holy Spirit to use us to share the gospel with others who may also believe.
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6; Acts 8:27-39
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – Nozomi Hope – 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Focus: We all have imperfections and our vessels have been scared. However, we must give our brokenness to God and He can heal us so others can see His power working in us to give them hope.
Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – The Professor’s Confession – 1 John 3:11-18
Focus: Instead of being prideful, we must be willing to lay down our lives for the brethren.. Pray for God to keep us humbled so that we don’t judge those whom we serve.
Scriptures: Philippians 2:1-4; James 4:6-12
Thursday, August 3, 2017 – Peace and Trust – Isaiah 26:1-9
Focus: When unexpected difficulties occur, we must put our trust in God. As we keep our minds on Jesus, He will give us perfect peace.
Scriptures: Luke 1:78-79
Friday, August 4, 2017 – Training for Life – Psalm 66:8-12
Focus: God allows us to go through various trials to train and strengthen us spiritually. We must endure through our toughest times and allow God to refine us to become strong soldiers in His army.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:1-15
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
Perseverance
When all the world is looming dark and things seem not so clear.
When problems seem to hover around, Lord help us to persevere.
When it seems everything is being tried and there is no way to go.
Just let us keep remembering sometimes the journey is slow.
We may just need to stop and rest along the path we trod.
A time to try to understand and have a little talk with God.
As we gain new strength to carry on without a doubt or fear.
Somehow we know things will be alright with God’s help we will persevere.
Whatever you may call it, perseverance will get you through
And help you do those things which few would dare to do.
“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:3-4