FOCUS OF THE MONTH
A New Vision For A New Year With A Fresh Anointing
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(KJV)
2 And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. 3 For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. — Habakkuk 2:2-3 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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Sister Angelina Byarugaba – January 28 – Class 02
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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – God may call us to relinquish one career for another. However, He wants us to surrender our lives to Christ daily. Hear His tender voice and follow Him as we serve others in love.
Monday – God used spiritual mentors to help develop us in our spiritual gifts. When His hand is heavy upon us, take courage and begin to mentor others in the same manner. In doing so, this influence will perpetuate the life of the Church.
Tuesday – We must admit, however, that there is conflict and division in the Church and Jesus wants to clean house inside out. It’s imperative that each of us examine ourselves and repent of any sin that hinders the growth of the Church. Let’s surrender our all to Him despite the perils that are all around us.
Wednesday – In the midst of all the chaos, let’s thank God for Jesus’ sacrifice to set us free from sin and death. Begin to transfer this love to the spiritually deprived so, they too, might desire to be liberated.
Thursday – Remember, if we say that we love God, we must love our neighbors also. Let justice and righteousness flow like a never-ending stream of life.
Friday – Ministry work can be exhausting. Be sure to take time to rest, catch your breath and give others a break also.
***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and to avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage and significant corrections have been made in the translation of key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meaning of the original. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, January 24, 2021 – Surrendering All – Mark 10:26-31
Our Daily Bread Topic: Living for Christ
Reflect & Pray
Who comes to mind when you think of someone who’s sacrificed for Jesus? How is God calling you to surrender?
Jesus, help me to surrender my all for You today as I serve You and those around me for Your honor.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Mentoring; Serving
Reflect & Pray
Who is your primary spiritual mentor? (If you don’t have one, who might you ask to mentor you?) Why is mentoring in Christ something vital for you to receive and extend to others?
Father, show me someone I can mentor.
Reflect & Pray
What does it mean for Jesus to be your King? Why is it vital for you to surrender your all to Him?
Dear Jesus, You’re the true King. Forgive me for wanting You to only fix the problems in the world around me and not to confront the sin in my heart. Show me where I’m prone to wander and expose the ways I want to run my own life.
Reflect & Pray
What spiritual chains still hold you hostage? As you release those chains to God, what words can you use to thank Him for setting you free?
Dear liberating God, thank You for my freedom—for setting me free from spiritual death and releasing me to love.
How might you love God through pursuing justice for others? What are examples of generous living toward the needy or oppressed that encourage you?
Heavenly Father, thank You that Your love is like a mighty stream that brings justice to all. Help me to join You in Your healing work.
Reflect & Pray
How can you resist the urge to overwork? How will you be patient this week with people who keep you waiting?
God of the Sabbath, thank You for commanding me to rest so I can be whole.
Saturday, January 30, 2021 – Wearing Our Courage – 2 Kings 1:9-15
Our Daily Bread Topic: Fear; Persecution; Spiritual Warfare
Reflect & Pray
How does Jesus provide what you need to be courageous? What does God want you to know and do?
Holy Spirit, thank You for living in me. Fill me with courage as I tell others about Jesus.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Completely Surrender to God
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia