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Forgiven and Given

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

If you have anything against anyone, forgive them, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses. – Mark 11:25-26

In the post “The Door is Opened with Grace”, pointed out is that there is a way to be forgiven and given the key to the kingdom. One of God’s qualities is that the door is open to all with eyes ready to see Him. The door is open to anyone with ears that listen to the Gospel message and receive the gift of God’s mercy.

So accept, appreciate, and affirm all who are willing to receive grace. Remember … the cross meant to kill brings the victory and as pointed out in the song Forgiven by Crowder, there is freedom in His amazing grace. His arms are open to receive those who believe.

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The Door is Opened

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

Scripture Reading: Romans 11:7-16

As pointed out in the post “Flourish Once Again”, God rejected Israel because they did not accept the Gospel message. The door was locked to salvation. Instead, the Gospel message was offered to the Gentiles who accepted it and were saved. Comparing Israel to a tree, the Jewish people are like the branches. The branches were broken so the Gentiles were grafted in their place.

The rejection of Israel is not total or final. Both Gentiles and Jews share in the tree’s nourishment based on faith in God. So the roots were still there giving nourishment to grow again. Over time the remnant would flourish once again.

Revealed to us in this passage is that God’s door is opened with grace! It’s the key given to those with eyes ready to see and with ears willing to listen. By accepting God’s grace, we are forgiven and provided the key to His kingdom. His arms are open to all who believe and ready to receive His amazing grace.

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This day with You God will be amazing because of accepting Your gift of grace. It is the key to opening the door to You where freedom is found. Proven on the Cross is that everyone has tremendous value in Your eyes for on this Cross meant to kill is gained our victory. Amen.

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Great New Day

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Mark Shields

Every day you have greater opportunities than you have ever had before simply because you are the beneficiary of the past.

Step Ahead

Each day is a new day
To be an achiever
Because from the past
You are the receiver
Of experiences
From your yesterdays
And can relate usual things
In unusual ways.

Each day you have
An opportunity
To make a difference
In your community
And can do all things
Since the Spirit resides
Inside to guide
And with God who provides.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 12-14-2017
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Flourish with His Grace

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18

When we grow in the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we receive the nourishment needed to flourish. It’s really just that simple. The Gospel message has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it that sets us free and never lets us down.

Take inspiration from today’s song Grace Wins by Matthew West and gain confidence in continuing to flourish with His grace.

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Flourish Once Again

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

As pointed out in Romans 11:1-6, many departed from God during the time of Elijah but there was a devout remnant of 7000 that remained. Like a tree that is cut down, the roots are still there giving nourishment to grow again. Over time the remnant flourishes once again.

God saves the remnant but brings judgment upon those who do not accept His grace. It is not by works but by accepting the Gospel message. Early in life, Paul was a persecutor of Christians but accepted God’s grace and became a pivotal leader who started churches and authored much of the New Testament. The Gentiles accepted the Gospel shared by Paul and the Christian movement grew.

Today, this movement has grown throughout the world and the message is the same. Everyone needs God’s grace. Once received, there is a reconnection and gained is the power of the Holy Spirit to live the way life is meant to be lived.

This day God may we use the nourishment You give to help us flourish. Nourishment obtained from Your Word, the Holy Spirit speaking to us deep in our hearts, and the experiences we go through or learn from others. This nourishment You give never lets us down and is essential for an amazing life of continued growth. Amen.