Greetings in the Lord,
Well my day is almost over and I want to send some encouragement to my sister saints who love the Lord! By faith we press on, looking to our Saviour who has made the way for us. Let us endure sisters, with that great and glorious hope set before us!
As we know, this is a battle sisters! A spiritual one. It indeed can be trying at times and I'm sure we all have those times of greater peace and joy too. We see in scripture that we are to be rejoicing in all things, joyous. But we also see reason to be sorrowful and indeed we know those who mourn will be comforted and are blessed and that we are to have a contrite humble heart. We also know not to run on our own feelings don't we so hold fast sisters through all things, cling to God's Word and don't give up!
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matthew 24:13
Today I wanted to share a few verses, to encourage us, on following after Christ.
And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Luke 9:57-62
We see the urgency and undivided heart we must have for following after Him.
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12
Oh what a blessing that is sisters if we follow Him, having the light of life! What a darkening world around us but we can have Christ's light and shine it to those around us.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
John 10:27
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
John 12:26
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Yes sisters, what a blessing it is that the Lord used brother Paul to teach us how we ought to live in the New Covenant. And we know that includes specific things for us women too like biblical dress/headcovering, submission, our keeper at home roles, sober mindedness, good works, holiness (1 Timothy 2; 1 Corinthians 11, 14; Titus 2 etc). So let us follow after Christ in all these things sisters! He is worthy to be followed!
And I read you some more scripture; 1 Peter 3:8-18
His Word is so strengthening and uplifting!
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 6:35-37
Oh what a joy that is sisters!
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.John 21:15
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.1 Peter 5:2-4
And for some Titus 2, here's some delicious food to share with you sisters! Praise God for His providence!
Well sisters, may your day/night be blessed and may you trust in the Lord in all things. What a blessing we can grow in the Lord together and I appreciate all the sisters I know love the Lord and want to grow, overcoming their weaknesses and resisting the wicked one.
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Love in Christ,
...from one of God's daughters
Sister Michaela
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