And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things,
may have an abundance for every good work.
(2 Corinthians 9:8)
Dearly beloved in Christ, The Bible says, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9: 8). The Lord shall benevolently give you the grace to augment your good deeds in this month (2 Timothy 4: 7). Only when we are content with our good deeds, we will have a peaceful sleep every day.
Once, while walking beside a dilapidated church, Francis, an affluent man heard a voice saying, “Son, repair My church.” As he had nothing to do with God, he thought that he heard a wrong voice. However, drawn towards that empty and dilapidated church, he fell in the altar. Even without his volition the Spirit of God descended upon him. Instantly, he became a new person. Filled with the love and joy of Christ he hugged a leper who stood outside the church. From that day onwards, he wore only saffron coloured dress and started preaching about Jesus to everyone.
One day, he spotted some fishermen at the beach. He tried to preach the gospel to them but they chased him away saying, “Your noise disturbs us from catching the fish”. Immediately he began preaching to the fishes, remembering the Lord’s command to preach the Gospel to every creation. Fishes that were elusive for more than 5 hours earlier, had gathered in large numbers to hear his sermon. Amazed by the preaching of Francis the fishermen started listening to him and were eventually saved. The Bible says, “Christ’s love compels us” (2 Corinthians 5: 14).
A day will come when all of us must stand before the Lord to give an account of our accomplishments with the talents given by Him. The Lord would be pleased to see multitude of people and he would receive us with a hug and a kiss. He would consider them as rewards for all the afflictions suffered by Him on the cross. He would be delighted by the efforts taken by us to preach the word in order to cleanse them with His blood and bring them to heaven. He would say that through our service He has been comforted.
Goodness flowed from Jesus Christ whenever He wanted because heavens were open to Him whenever He wanted (Acts 10: 38). The Holy Spirit is “The Spirit of Grace” (Hebrews 10: 29). The anointing of the Holy Spirit will give us grace in abundance to perform good deeds, to remain holy and to become rich in this world and in heaven. Therefore, plead with the Holy Spirit for His Spirit of Grace.
Prayer
Loving Lord Jesus,
When You were in this world, You lived a holy life, performed great miracles and earned the respect of people through Your good deeds. Anoint us with the Holy Spirit and give us the grace to perform good deeds and miracles, to become holy and prosperous- both in this world and in heaven. Let goodness and mercy follow me always.
Amen.
Once, while walking beside a dilapidated church, Francis, an affluent man heard a voice saying, “Son, repair My church.” As he had nothing to do with God, he thought that he heard a wrong voice. However, drawn towards that empty and dilapidated church, he fell in the altar. Even without his volition the Spirit of God descended upon him. Instantly, he became a new person. Filled with the love and joy of Christ he hugged a leper who stood outside the church. From that day onwards, he wore only saffron coloured dress and started preaching about Jesus to everyone.
One day, he spotted some fishermen at the beach. He tried to preach the gospel to them but they chased him away saying, “Your noise disturbs us from catching the fish”. Immediately he began preaching to the fishes, remembering the Lord’s command to preach the Gospel to every creation. Fishes that were elusive for more than 5 hours earlier, had gathered in large numbers to hear his sermon. Amazed by the preaching of Francis the fishermen started listening to him and were eventually saved. The Bible says, “Christ’s love compels us” (2 Corinthians 5: 14).
A day will come when all of us must stand before the Lord to give an account of our accomplishments with the talents given by Him. The Lord would be pleased to see multitude of people and he would receive us with a hug and a kiss. He would consider them as rewards for all the afflictions suffered by Him on the cross. He would be delighted by the efforts taken by us to preach the word in order to cleanse them with His blood and bring them to heaven. He would say that through our service He has been comforted.
Goodness flowed from Jesus Christ whenever He wanted because heavens were open to Him whenever He wanted (Acts 10: 38). The Holy Spirit is “The Spirit of Grace” (Hebrews 10: 29). The anointing of the Holy Spirit will give us grace in abundance to perform good deeds, to remain holy and to become rich in this world and in heaven. Therefore, plead with the Holy Spirit for His Spirit of Grace.
Prayer
Loving Lord Jesus,
When You were in this world, You lived a holy life, performed great miracles and earned the respect of people through Your good deeds. Anoint us with the Holy Spirit and give us the grace to perform good deeds and miracles, to become holy and prosperous- both in this world and in heaven. Let goodness and mercy follow me always.
Amen.
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