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Instrument of Righteousness

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

Explained in Romans 6:12-23 is the need to consistently remain in a position of being with Christ. To make victory practical in your life, first understand what Christ has done for you. Pointed out in the passage is that Christians should offer themselves to God as an instrument of righteousness (v. 13). A Christian is no longer under the law but under grace (v. 14).

Then, know that your will has a major role in deciding what has dominion over you. Recognize what tempts you. Is it your eyes that want to wonder, your ears that want to listen to gossip, or your tongue that wants to embellish or spread lies. If temptation knocks on your door, don’t let it in. Instead, send Jesus to the door.

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This day with You Lord, we will let Jesus answer the door because along the journey there are times we feel that we’ve lost our edge over what tempts us. Today, we are being honest and we now yield to You in order to be used as an instrument of righteousness. Affirm in us always that the Cross is a tangible witness that You are in control because the tomb is empty, we follow a risen Savior today, and the reward for the future is eternal life. Amen.

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Life with God

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

You can meet your needs with the help of God who gives you strength. The first part is to believe that you can receive it. The Bible tells us that we should have confidence in God and that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Take inspiration from this poem and remember that every day you have greater opportunities than you ever had before simply because you are the beneficiary of the past.

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In order to meet needs,
persist when times are tough
and know with confidence
God is big enough.

Ask for anything
according to His will
knowing He will hear
and give you the skill.

Ask for it to be given;
continue to cope and
knock so the door
will be opened.

Everyone who ask;
who always believe
and constantly seek
will endure to receive.

For a life with God
brings abundant joys
with grace, power,
and eternal poise.

By Mark Shields – © 10-19-2017
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A Triple-Braided Cord

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. – Ecclesiastes 4:12

Brought out in the post “Shared Experiences” is the thought that we are united with God through Christ who conquered death. We are a new person in Christ with the purpose of serving a great God who has given us the help of a body of believers. For a triple-braided cord is not easily broken just in the scripture above points out.

We can feed each other Spiritual food for the soul to fulfill God’s purpose. There is no need to worry or nothing to fear for we are free to be the person God wants us to be. As in the song How Great is Our God by Chris Tomlin, we can rejoice in our future together as we use our individual strengths for His great purpose.

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Shared Experiences

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

All Christians have shared experiences with Christ in that they have died but been born again into a new life. The old self has been crucified so that the body once ruled by sin is done away with. They are set free from fear and ready to be God’s instrument of righteousness because death no longer is master over them.

The theme of Romans 6:1-11 is to live the new life that is united in the Spirit; free to fulfill God’s plan in your life. God has provided a sure way to victory in Christ and the Spirit is with you behind the scenes fixing problems at work or home.

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This day with You Lord, we need the help that a body of believers can bring. For when two or more are gathered, there is encouragement, there is affirmation, and there is purpose. God, we are united with You through Christ who conquered death. There is power and energy in the Holy Spirit to face the challenges ahead. There is nothing to fear because we will work together to meet these challenges as a body of believers united in Christ. Amen.

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Free Indeed

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

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

Explained in the post “From Death to Life” is how the pattern of sin and death was broken by the free gift of Christ. The grace of God and the gift of righteousness reigns in life eternal. There’s no better deal in the world. To me, it makes good sense to take it.

Everyone needs God’s grace. Once received, one can gain wisdom to live the way life is meant to be lived. As the main point given to us in the song Dear Younger Me by MercyMe, our tomorrows can be better than our yesterdays and today can be amazing because our growing faith can never be taken away or depleted. The Gospel message has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it that sets us free and never let us down.