Week 50 December 10-16

Day 1

Whenever Paul taught he did not hold back the things of Jesus. He didn't count his life is value but he just wanted to finish his course of ministry. Beware of those who will twist things and bring confusion. You're more blessed to give than to receive. Paul gave the Gospel freely without hindrance. Paul always wanted to do the will of the Lord. Paul spoke to the people in Jerusalem and told them his testimony. People got mad and shouted at him and we're about to flog him. Paul said that he always lived his life for God with a good conscience. We should also always be ready to give our testimony.  It may make people mad but like Paul we shouldn't count our life as value but what we do for Jesus is most valuable. 

Day 2

The Jews began fasting until Paul was killed. They set up an ambush to kill him. Paul said believe and hope in God that is what I do. Paul stays in prison under Felix for two years then Paul goes and appeals to Caesar. There was no proof of what the men had accused him of.

Day 3

Paul made his defense to King Agrippa. He was on trial because of his hope in Jesus. Again he gave them his testimony. The king had said that Paul did not deserve death. Paul is off to set sail to be seen by Cesar. The ship is struggling in bad weather Paul told them not to sail but none listened. The ship is finally wrecked and people thought that Paul was a god because he healed many on the island. He just continued to tell them about Jesus and how they needed salvation through Christ. 

Day 4

Paul begins to write letters to Philemon and the Colossians. Paul prays for them and asks the Lord to strengthen them with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. By Jesus all things are created and by Him all things are held together. Dont listen to falseness,we once were dead but now we are alive in Him . Set your minds on the things that are above with Christ.  Put aside earthly things, you once walked in them, but no more. Put on compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, patience bearing with one another and forgiving. Put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony.. Submit to your husbands and husbands love your wives. Children obey your parents for God has perfect order. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Day 5

We are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places; we are adopted by Him as sons. He lavishes his grace on us and we are sealed with the Holy Spirit. We were dead in our sins, but God rich in mercy, loving us so much saved us by His grace. We were separated from Christ but now we are near Him and He is our peace. Paul prayed for the Ephesians to know the amazing love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that they would be filled with all the fullness of God. He can do more abundantly then all we can ask or think. Walk in a manner worthy to which you have been called. Do this with all humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with one another in love and eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Don't walk like you used to. Put off your old self. Be renewed in the spirit of your mind. Be angry and do not sin; don’t let the sun go down on your anger and give no opportunity to the devil. Be imitators of God and walk in love. Have nothing to do with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them. Be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor so you can stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

Day 6

He who began a good working you will bring it to completion on the day of Jesus Christ. May your love abound more and more. Paul was imprisoned but he said it was for God's glory. He rejoiced in all circumstances. Count others more significant than yourselves. Christ did this for us. Jesus’ name is above every other name. Every tongue will confess and every knee will bow that Jesus Christ is Lord. Do all things without grumbling or disputing that you may be blameless and innocent in this twisted generation. Press on towards Christ and don't look behind but look to the goal in Christ. Look to those who walk up rightly and follow their example. Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication let your request be known to God. The peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and our minds. Dwell on truth, honor, what is right, what is pure, what is lovely, and of good repute. Also dwell on anything that is excellent or anything worthy of praise. God will supply all your needs according to the riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Day 7

God speaks to us through Christ and He is the radiance of the glory of God He is supreme. Jesus tasted death for all of us. He is a merciful and faithful High Priest. Be careful that we do not fall away from the things of God. We can enter into the rest of our Jesus. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of  joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Happy reading - Jeannie