Are You Fully Alive Now and Forever?

Text:

Romans 8:1-2 (ESV) 

1  There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 

2  For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 

Observation:

Today's meditation is the last one for this year. I will resume writing in January. In 2017 I will be reading through the One Year Bible, and commenting on a portion each day. More about that in January, but today I have the longing of heaven on my mind.

Romans 8:23-25 (ESV) 

23  And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 

24  For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 

25  But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. 

Every believer has every reason to have a yearning for heaven. The hope of heaven is real for every child of God. When you received Christ into your life, and the Holy Spirit took up residence in your life, your destination became heaven.

I count my blessings everyday; that I have been set free from the law of sin and death. Are you fully alive in Christ Jesus? If so, you are on your way to heaven to live in God's home forever. These are not my words, these are the words of Jesus.

John 5:24 (ESV) 

24  Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. 

This is my prayer for you today; will you also pray it for me.

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, I thank You for the privilege of sharing Your Word with the readers, and hearers of these devotionals I have shared in 2016. Father, I say back to You as my prayer for all of Your daughters and sons in Christ.

Romans 15:13 (ESV) 

13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. 

In the mighty name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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Seeing Beyond Our Weaknesses

Text:

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (KJV) 

7  And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 

8  For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 

9  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 

10  Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 

Observation:

When trouble, trials, difficulties, and disappointments come in our life we should cry out to God. However, we should not lose hope when God does not give us everything we ask.

We should allow what happened in Paul's life to inform our lives when we pray for deliverance from our thorn in the flesh. Could it be that what we are going through is for God's glory, and for our good?

2 Corinthians 11:27-28 (NLT) 

27  I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm. 

28  Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches. 

There is something about thorns in the flesh that bends us toward humility. Additionally, the recognition of the weaknesses in our humanity bends us toward bowing the knee, looking up, and recognizing the greatness of God.

The recognition of the sovereignty and greatness of God, and the goodness and grace of God gives us peace, and contentment in knowing that God's grace is sufficient for all of our needs.

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, it is such a blessing to know that our weaknesses, even when they are painful, are working to bring about a higher goal, and that Your amazing grace is sufficient for all of our needs.

Psalm 46:1 (HCSB) 

1  God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. 

Father, we love You, and can't get enough of You. Father, thank You for always being present, and on time. Father, I am so glad that the things that matter are things that are eternal. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) 

13  Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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Who Is Your Source?

Text:

Isaiah 40:29 (HCSB) 

29  He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless. 

Observation:

I have a saying in my head that I heard many years ago; this is how I remember it, "I can't but God can. He never said you could, but He always said He would".

Are you facing some giants in your life that are masquerading as mission impossible?  If you know the Lord, and belong to Him, He gives strength to the weary, and strengthens the powerless. What you cannot do in your own strength, God will provide you with His strength.

Philippians 4:13 (HCSB) 

13  I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. 

O how we need to learn the lesson of dependence upon the Lord for all of our needs. Notice what the Apostle Paul said before the above verse.

Philippians 4:11-12 (HCSB) 

11  I don't say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 

12  I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret {of being content}—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 

Who is your source? Is the Lord your shepherd?

Psalm 23:1 (HCSB) 

1 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. 

When the Lord is your shepherd, then you are able to be content in whatever circumstances you face in life. Do you believe that God can and will?

Philippians 4:19 (HCSB) 

19  And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, we delight to look to You as our source for everything we need to fulfill the purpose for which You made us.

Father, we believe in Jesus, and we look to You to meet all of our needs. Father, we believe that You can, and You will. Father, I identify myself with those who know by experience because You have done it for me. Lord, we give You thanks from hearts that are grateful for all our blessings.

Philippians 4:20 (HCSB) 

20  Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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Are You Assured of God’s Love?

Text:

Romans 8:28 (AMP) 

28  We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. 

Observation:

I was reintroduced to a devotional book that was given to me by a family member several years ago. I have been reading it at the breakfast table for about three months.

The first sentence I read recently said, "I am taking care of you". There is no greater affirmation than these words of the Lord to His people.

There is nothing more comforting to the people of God than to read and receive the blessing of being God's beloved.

In this world we will face many obstacles and oppressions, but we have the confidence in knowing that God loves us, and cares for us. Sometimes the difficulties of living in a fallen world causes us to have pain, and endure times of suffering. But God, is always near, and always working for His glory, which is always for our good; for those who love Him.

No matter what you may be going through always remember that you are never alone. Draw near to God, and call upon His name to help you. He will lead you safely through it all.

1 Peter 5:6-7 (ESV) 

6  Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 

7  casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, help us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus all of the days of our journey in this world.

Father, help us to never forget that every child of God has two citizenships; we are citizens of this world, but we are also citizens of heaven.

Philippians 3:20-21 (ESV) 

20  But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 

21  who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. 

Father, your presence brings heaven to earth when we draw near to You, and stay close to You. We are so grateful for your promise that we are never alone. In the mighty name of Jesus we count our blessings, and give You praise and thanksgiving. Amen.

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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The Characteristics of the Giver

Text:

2 Corinthians 8:5 (KJV) 

5  And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. 

Observation:

The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthians gives the readers an example to follow when it comes to giving. He recalls the Macedonian believers telling of how they excelled in giving. He highlighted how they first gave themselves to the Lord. This is of first importance.

Romans 12:1 (KJV) 

1  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 

What is your status? Have you given yourself fully to the Lord? Are you a cheerful giver? Notice that law commands; Paul did not command them to give. Rather, giving is a grace, and it is consensual, and it gives joyfully,

2 Corinthians 8:8-9 (NLT) 

8  I am not commanding you to do this. But I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches. 

9  You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich. 

If you are a believer, it is because you are the recipient of the amazing grace of God; it's a love gift. The old saying is true, "You can give without loving, but you can't love without giving".

John 3:16 (KJV) 

16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 

Ephesians 2:8 (KJV) 

8  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 

You are never more pleasing in the eyes of God than when you follow His example of loving and giving to others.

Hebrews 13:16 (HCSB) 

16  Don't neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. 

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, draw us closer to You by the office work of the Holy Spirit. Father, transform our hearts until we are willing to surrender our all to You.

Father, may the love that You have poured into our hearts be a river of love and giving that flows out of us, and  into the lives of others. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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Calling the Mature to Lead

Text:

Colossians 2:1-3 (NLT) 

1  I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. 

2  I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God's mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. 

3  In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 

Observation:

I sense in my spirit that God is up to something huge as we prepare to enter a new year. I see signs of it being manifested in the Body of Christ. In my local congregation we are calling for a bold and audacious gathering of God's people to knit together in love for God, and for one another as we seek God's will, and speak God's Word as the Word of God commands us to do.

I sense a fresh and renewed call to carry out the Great Commission, and the Great Commandment. Now is the time to trust in the Lord, and do what He tells us to do.

Matthew 28:19-20 (HCSB) 

19  Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 

20  teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." 

Matthew 22:36-39 (ESV) 

36  "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 

37  And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 

38  This is the great and first commandment. 

39  And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 

What is your purpose in life? Do you pray using the pattern Jesus taught about prayer? 

Luke 11:2 (ESV) 

2  And he said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 

O, that we as God's people would have these three character traits of maturity.

• Be encouraged
• Be strong
• Be assured

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, I pray that we, Your people, will pray daily for the coming of Your kingdom to earth as we, the people of God, speak the Word, and live the Word in the power of the Holy Spirit, and in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Luke 1:37 (ESV) 

37  For nothing will be impossible with God." 

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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How Do You Respond to Trouble?

Text:

Deuteronomy 33:27 (KJV) 

27  The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. 

Observation:

There is a school of thought that says that we are either fear or anger prone. If this is so, which are you?

In fact, we don't have to be stuck in either of these responses to external or internal trouble. The secret to deliverance is found in the eternal God; He can be your refuge. This can take place when we broaden our focus from the temporal to the eternal.

The way to live the abundant life through all of the troubles of living in a fallen world is to give your life to Jesus, and receive from Him the gift of eternal life.

1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV) 

9  But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: 

10  Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 

When the risen Christ is alive in you, and the Holy Spirit of God lives in you,   there is nothing that you will lack to live the abundant life in Christ.

1 Peter 1:13-16 (KJV) 

13  Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 

14  As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 

15  But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 

16  Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, we give our whole life to You, and we receive in exchange the life of the living God in us. Father, we rejoice, and shout for joy for the exceeding blessings, and favor You have so generously and gracefully given to us. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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Have You Considered This Step In Your Growth Plan?

Text:

Proverbs 12:1-3 (NLT) 

1  To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. 

2  The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. 

3  Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. 

Observation:

People who are successful in life typically point to many things and people that contributed to their success.

However, there are many in the world today, and in history, who point to what Solomon pointed to in our focal passage, and in this verse in particular.

Proverbs 12:2 (HCSB) 

2  The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes. 

In this Proverb, Solomon cites several ways in which the good person or the righteous obtains favor from the Lord. Consider the following examples.

Proverbs 12:5 (HCSB) 

5  The thoughts of the righteous {are} just, but guidance from the wicked {leads to} deceit. 

Proverbs 12:6 (HCSB) 

6  The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. 

Proverbs 12:14 (HCSB) 

14  A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him. 

Proverbs 12:18 (HCSB) 

18  There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise {brings} healing. 

Prayer: 

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, we agree that You are our Maker, and we are the sheep of Your pasture. Father, we agree with the Word that says:

Jeremiah 10:23 (ESV) 

23  I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps. 

Father, we look to You to direct our steps; Lord, we trust in You with our whole heart.

Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) 

10  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. 

Father, have Your will and Your way in our walk, and may our words and our walk bring glory to God, and favor to our lives. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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In Whom Is Your Faith?

Text:

Psalm 31:19-20 (HCSB) 

19  How great is Your goodness that You have stored up for those who fear You and accomplished in the sight of everyone for those who take refuge in You. 

20  You hide them in the protection of Your presence; You conceal them in a shelter from the schemes of men, from quarrelsome tongues. 

Observation:

Have you ever been in a hard place, and knew in the depths of your heart that it will take a miracle for you to get out of the hole that you found yourself in. That is the case of David. In his distress David took the upward look, and called out to the God of his salvation.

Psalm 31:3-5 (KJV) 

3  For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. 

4  Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. 

5  Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. 

One of the things that we know about David is that he was a man who had faith in God. It is the only way that we can please God, and receive anything from Him.

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) 

6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 

It is not the quantity of our faith that makes the difference. Rather, it is the object of our faith. Who or what do you have faith in? This is the testimony of David.

Psalm 31:14 (KJV) 

14  But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. 

David's faith in God was rewarded because God heard, and answered David's plea for protection and deliverance. What he did for David, God will do for you. When He does, don't forget to thank Him for His kindness, and tender mercies. 

Let's agree in prayer with David by joining him in his prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Prayer:

Psalm 31:21-24 (HCSB) 

21  May the LORD be praised, for He has wonderfully shown His faithful love to me in a city under siege. 

22  In my alarm I had said, "I am cut off from Your sight." But You heard the sound of my pleading when I cried to You for help. 

23  Love the LORD, all His faithful ones. The LORD protects the loyal, but fully repays the arrogant. 

24  Be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD. 

Let all who agree say, "Amen".

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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In Whom Is Your Faith?

Text:

Psalm 31:19-20 (HCSB) 

19  How great is Your goodness that You have stored up for those who fear You and accomplished in the sight of everyone for those who take refuge in You. 

20  You hide them in the protection of Your presence; You conceal them in a shelter from the schemes of men, from quarrelsome tongues. 

Observation:

Have you ever been in a hard place, and knew in the depths of your heart that it will take a miracle for you to get out of the hole that you found yourself in. That is the case of David. In his distress David took the upward look, and called out to the God of his salvation.

Psalm 31:3-5 (KJV) 

3  For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. 

4  Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. 

5  Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. 

One of the things that we know about David is that he was a man who had faith in God. It is the only way that we can please God, and receive anything from Him.

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) 

6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 

It is not the quantity of our faith that makes the difference. Rather, it is the object of our faith. Who or what do you have faith in? This is the testimony of David.

Psalm 31:14 (KJV) 

14  But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. 

David's faith in God was rewarded because God heard, and answered David's plea for protection and deliverance. What he did for David, God will do for you. When He does, don't forget to thank Him for His kindness, and tender mercies. 

Let's agree in prayer with David by joining him in his prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Prayer:

Psalm 31:21-24 (HCSB) 

21  May the LORD be praised, for He has wonderfully shown His faithful love to me in a city under siege. 

22  In my alarm I had said, "I am cut off from Your sight." But You heard the sound of my pleading when I cried to You for help. 

23  Love the LORD, all His faithful ones. The LORD protects the loyal, but fully repays the arrogant. 

24  Be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD. 

Let all who agree say, "Amen".

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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Why We Need to Understand the Enemy?

Text:

Ephesians 6:12 (ESV) 

12  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 

Observation:

The Bible tells us that during the last days times will be difficult. This is what the Bible says.

2 Timothy 3:1 (ESV) 

1  But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 

Note that the Bible also tells us why the days will be difficult; it is because people will be godless in the world. The Bible paints a picture of the nature of the problems.

2 Timothy 3:2-5 (ESV) 

2  For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 

3  heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 

4  treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 

5  having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. 

How then shall the believers still living in the world live? The Bible gives us the answer. We should stay close to God, and give your troubles and trials to Him in prayer. 

Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV) 

10  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 

11  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 

Troubles will come. However, don't be dismayed or discouraged. Take everything to God in prayer. When you give everything to God, the battle becomes His battle, and not yours. If you know the truth, you will know who will win that battle.

John 16:33 (ESV) 

33  I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

Prayer:

Father, we love You, and we prayerfully enter into Your presence, and give You praise, and thanks for all of our provisions. Father, in faith and obedience, we cast all of our cares upon You. Father, we sing this doxology to You.

Jude 1:24-25 (ESV) 

24  Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 

25  to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. 

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Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
¹¹  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

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