Scripture Focus…
(1) “Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us, (2) Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (3) Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds… (12) So then, brace up and reinvigorate and set right your slackened and weakened and drooping hands and strengthen your feeble and palsied and tottering knees, (13) And cut through and make firm and plain and smooth, straight paths for your feet [yes, make them safe and upright and happy paths that go in the right direction], so that the lame and halting [limbs] may not be put out of joint, but rather may be cured. (14) Strive to live in peace with everybody and pursue that consecration and holiness without which no one will [ever] see the Lord.”
(Heb. 12:1–3, 12–14 Amp.)
Shared…
The following excerpt about A.W. Tozer was taken from Charisma Magazine:
He wrote it will cost something to walk slow in the parade of the ages, while excited men of time rush about confusing motion with progress. But it will pay in the long run, and the true Christian is not much interested in anything short of that. Prayer was of vital importance for Tozer. His preaching as well as his writings were but extensions of his prayer life.
7 Signs We Need Revival!
How to Measure Spiritual Health
1. What we want most
2. What we think about most
3. How we use our money
4. What we do with our leisure time
5. The company we enjoy
6. Who and what we admire
7. What we laugh at
– A. W. Tozer
Prayed…
Lord, we reverence and honor You today
Thank You for Your precious presence
We are blessed, for You never change
Your Word is still the same, and it works in this day!
Thank You that we get to be in You and You in us!
Holy Spirit, we welcome Your presence today
Thank You for the wind, oil, and fire of the Spirit
Jesus, You did it all for us on the cross!
Father, Your joy is our strength
That is why You continually call us to be being filled!
Palsy must go!
Depression and oppression have to leave in Jesus’ name!
For the joy of the Lord is the strength of the body of Christ and it is rising up in this hour!
We lift up the pastors and hold up their hands
Lord, let Your joy flow into them each and every day
Your joy brings strength and determination
Thank You that You sent Your Holy Spirit to fill us
We believe Your joy in us brings about a strength to want to be continually filled
You get all the glory, honor, and praise for everything!
