When we build for the LORD we will always be opposed. Opposed by the powers of this earth and the powers of the prince of this earth.
We prepare in sports for the difficult games by pushing our bodies to their limits. By studying and pushing our minds to know what to do. Why not prepare our minds and bodies for the difficult battles of our daily lives?
Strengthen the will of your body by fasting and not giving into your desires. To put your mind over your flesh. Strengthen your mind by studying the word of God and looking for where He would have you work in the world.
One way to handle the task is to tell others about it.
Writing this blog hasn't been easy for me. It takes time and drains me mentally and physically at times. Just listening to the Bible and thinking nearly constantly on it take more out of me than I thought.
One thing out of many that keeps me going ... I told others I would do this. And like Ezra I would be ashamed before them if I didn't finish.
Want to hold yourself accountable? Tell someone else what you will do.
"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
For us to look back upon the cross and Christ for our salvation requires what John has given us: A Witness. The Bible is a witness to the LORD our God.
What a blessing it is today to have it always upon our hands. And available whenever we need it. So use it. Think on it and prepare your heart and mind for the day.
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