Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Confidence Whilst Suffering!



‘Confidence Whilst Suffering.’
2 Timothy 1:12.
a)     Apostle Paul was in a suffering situation simply because he was ministering in the Will of God.
b)     He was not ashamed of what he was going through or of being a Gospel Minister.
c)     He knew Who he had Believed.
d)    He was convinced.
e)     That God was able to guard what Apostle Paul had entrusted to Him until the last day.
(This QT gives me a good example of Confidence Whilst Suffering)
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‘Living As Children Of God.’
Philippians 2:12-16.
a)     Philippians 2:12. We should know that we are loved by God and our Spiritual Leaders.
b)     Philippians 2:12. We should always obey the Lord. (Love not fear motivates obedience)
c)     Philippians 2:12. We are to work out our Salvation with fear and trembling.
d)    Philippians 2:13. We need to acknowledge that God is at work in us.
e)     Philippians 2:13. He is Willing and Working for His Good Pleasure in us. (If it is for His Good it will also be for our good)
f)       Philippians 2:14. We are to do all things without grumbling and disputing.
g)     Philippians 2:15. In the midst of a crooked and perverse generation we need to prove ourselves as:-
1-     Blameless.
2-    Innocent.
3-    Harmless.
4-    Simple.
5-    Children of God above reproach.
6-    Lights in the World system.
h)    Philippians 2:16. We are to hold fast to the Words of Life.
i)       Philippians 2:16. Then our Leaders will be able to Glory in the Day of Christ, knowing that they have not run or served in vain.
(This Second one reminds me that I should be Living As A Child Of God)
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Chris.
We do live in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. This is not a particular problem but it is a Worldwide one. Corruption, sin, robbery is generally increasing in the World system. There are few countries left that are “safe”. Even people move from one Nation to another not looking for study or work, but rather looking to steal and commit crime. We need to Pray and Preach the Gospel. The urgent need is still here with us. Mission for many of us is right on our doorstep.

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