Taking Heed

 

Take heed to
the ministry

I have
given you

that you may
fulfill it

as you’ve been
called to.

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You are with me so I can fulfill my calling.

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“And say to Archippus, ‘Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.’ “

Colossians 4:17 NKJV

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With Joy

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” . . .the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.” Acts 20:23 NKJV
“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”  Acts 20:24 NKJV

The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Thank You, Lord, for giving us the strength to finish the race with joy.  And here’s a simple poem . . .

Trials, troubles
and tribulations
lie ahead
for each of us

but can never
remove the joy
of testifying
unto Jesus.

God bless you with joy as you testify to the gospel of His grace.

Ministering To Jesus

“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them’.” Acts 13:2
“Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.” Acts 13:3

I’m more accustomed to hearing and thinking about us ministering to each other.

Jesus, please help me remember the importance of ministering to You today. And here’s a simple poem . . .

Me to You and You to Me

Lord, You are waiting
for me to come today
bringing You love and praises
as I fast and pray.

I don’t have to make it into
what I think it should be
to let a simple ministry happen
of me to You and You to me.