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  1. Christsfreeservant

    In All These Things

    “But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Encourage One Another

    “You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains; but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me— the...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Struck Down, But Not Destroyed

    “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are constantly being...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Do Not Give in To Fear

    “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    For Which I am Suffering

    “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    Save Your Servant

    “Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    For His Name's Sake

    This Was Then I am reading in Matthew 10. Jesus was sending his twelve disciples out to “the lost sheep of the house of Israel,” i.e. to those physical descendants of Abraham (and Sarah) who had not yet believed in Jesus as the Christ (the Messiah), the promised seed of Abraham, who was to...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Following Jesus Christ

    “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, O you...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    When God Calls You

    When God calls you to obey Him, Do His will, and not betray Him, Count the cost, ‘twill not be easy, Not for fun, and not be breezy. Not for you, and not for pleasure, Not so you lay up your treasures, But so you obey Him freely, Do His will and not what’s feely. Go with Him where’re He leads...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    The Lord is My Portion

    “The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. Though the cords of the...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Returning to Where You Were Persecuted

    “Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Steadfast in Trials and Tribulations

    “Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. I am small and despised, yet I do...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Clouds and Thunder

    Clouds and thunder, days of hunger, Enemies lurking, liars working, Not good fellows, armies bellow, All asunder, bad men blunder. Time is ticking, truth not clicking, Faith in God to wise men sticking. Foolishness is now accepted, Truth of God is intercepted. Truth and lies now interchanging...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Let Your Heart Take Courage

    “Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Why Was Jesus Hated?

    Jesus Christ, Who is the Son of God, Taught the narrow way, Not the way that’s broad. Did not participate He In the ways of man But He followed God, And He lived God’s plan. Walked the narrow way, Led a righteous life, Obeyed God’s commands, Free from sin and strife. Shared the gospel truth...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    Bless Those Who Persecute You

    “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    Awaken the Dawn

    Psalm 57 is a psalm of lament. The psalmist experienced some type of disaster in his life which engulfed him like a violent storm. He was hotly pursued by his enemies who, to him, were like lions or ravenous beasts just waiting to devour him with their sharp tongues. They tried to trip him up...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Rescued from My Strong Enemy

    “He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a broad place...
  19. TheWayOfHoliness

    A call for endurance: The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint.

    “Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.” (Revelation 14:12 ESV) Remember, brothers and sisters, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will face persecution. It will be a hard struggle, and we will face many...
  20. AlexB23

    Imprisoned For Christ (Ephesians 4:1-3)

    Hello folks. Today is the analysis on Ephesians 4:1-3, a passage which discussed how Christians may become prisoners, for professing their faith. Date May 14, 2024 | Prisoners for the Lord Verse Ephesians 4:1-3 (NIV): "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of...
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