Salutations to my sisters who are striving on!
One more day He gave us to do that in. I hope you are stedfast and unmoved no matter what comes against you each day.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
2 Corinthians 4:7
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
2 Corinthians 5:1-2
Yeah our flesh may feel weak and tired but may we keep pressing on in His strength! Remember His grace is sufficient sisters!
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Next Proverbs readings here....
I think this scripture is really telling so I share it here and we can all test ourselves against it...
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these;
fornication,
uncleanness,
lasciviousness,
Idolatry,
witchcraft,
hatred,
variance,
emulations,
wrath,
strife,
seditions,
heresies,
Envyings,
murders,
drunkenness,
revellings,
and such like:
of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is
joy,
peace,
longsuffering,
gentleness,
goodness,
faith,
Meekness,
temperance:
against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:19-23
I encourage you to go study all those words sisters to get a better idea of flesh vs Spirit.
There sure is a constant battle between flesh and Spirit.
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Galatians 5:16-17
But the ways of the Spirit are so pure and good! Let us walk in the Spirit and deny the flesh daily.
I'm here to encourage my sisters that there is hope! Christ is our hope...look to Him! I am here to encourage you that there is light ahead...keep walking in it and towards it. Christ is our light! If you fail...get back up and keep going forwards! Satan is lurking seeking whom he may devour...so keep following closely after our Saviour sisters! Do not be discouraged!
Oh yes let's not forget though that God has the right and power to kill people on the spot for one sin. We have that example in Acts 5 so let us keep in His fear but know that there is hope in Him and in His grace and mercy.
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Proverbs 23:17
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?Romans 2:4
I read some scriptures on repentance.
Yes satan may come after us saying we're hopeless and no good if we fail...but as long as we have breath there is hope so let us just remember he is a liar and the father of it!
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Ephesians 6:11
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.2 Corinthians 2:11
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
2 Corinthians 10:12
Let us compare ourselves against the Word only.
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?
Romans 2:1-2, 21
That's a deep scripture to ponder and one we want to test ourselves to. It may be easy to see something someone else is doing wrong and harder to see what we are doing. So let's be careful sisters. We sure don't want to condemn ourselves in the process. I'm thankful that God's judgement will be completely just!
Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.John 13:7
There's things we don't see the full picture of now as we're in the midst of them. After time has past sometimes we see them more clearly but if not we just have to trust the Lord is directing our steps.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 37:23-24
I had a bit of a quieter day today. Catching up on bits and pieces like adding the longer audios into my scripture readings pages.
I had to quickly print out a gospel note to go along with a headcovering order while I'm waiting for my gospel cards to come in. I didn't want to miss an opportunity.
There is no scriptural command to have gospel cards of course but they are very great tools to have and a blessing of technology we can make use of if we can! Having a place like a blog obviously isn't in scripture either but we can make use of what we have as we have the liberty to do so or not. In this age we live in there is much discerning and such to go on and testing all things to the Word. But we also have more responsibilities then and want to be faithful in them all. But we just have to be careful not to make something into a man made doctrine or add to the Word in the process. The Lord give us much wisdom in these last days!
I hope to get some shirts sewn before I have to go back to the children's. And much work to do in the garden and with all the produce the Lord provided. Let's see what really happens as we know not what our days may bring forth.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
Proverbs 27:1
For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
James 4:15
I would share...
The Lord provides all we need.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19
I hope all your godly women's works are going well sisters! Whatever ministry and calling you have...be content and thankful!
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
1 Timothy 6:6-8
Press on one more day sisters! I'm thinking of you all and praying you all strive on. Each of you are in God's hands. I love you all.
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Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Peace and joy in Christ,
Sister Chayil
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