A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Faithfulness

To whom much is given, much will be required

To Whom Much Is Given, Much Will Be Required – Luke 12:48

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Jesus will hold me accountable for how I have used the gifts he has given me and the responsibilities assigned to me.

Don't look back

Don’t Look Back – Luke 9:61-62

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Don’t look back on your old life with longing. And don’t let the affairs of this life interfere with serving. Jesus wants all that we are.

Striving for an imperishable wreath

Striving for an Imperishable Wreath – 1 Corinthian 9:25-27

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What difference would it make if we were disciplined in living holy and godly lives serving our Lord, striving for that imperishable wreath?

Rewarded according to your labor

Rewarded According to Your Labor – 1 Corinthians 3:8

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My eternal reward is based on my position now. It is based on how well I carry out the role that has been given to me.

Waiting for the master to return

Waiting for the Master to Return – Luke 12:35-38

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As we wait for our master to return, stay awake. Be faithful in serving him. And look forward to his return and the joy that will be ours.

Running the race

Running the Race – Hebrews 12:12-13

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I can trust God to prepare me for the race he has set out for me. But I need to get off the couch and run that race with perseverance.

Entering God's rest

Entering God’s Rest – Hebrews 4:1

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Hold on to faith as you travel through the wilderness of this life. And if you do, you will enter God’s rest at the end of the journey.

When our time to depart draws near

When Our Time to Depart Draws Near – 2 Timothy 4:6

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When your time to depart draws near, will you face it without regrets, looking forward with confidence to the crown that awaits us.

In the midst of the fire

In the Midst of the Fire – Daniel 3:25

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Refuse to compromise and worship the gods of this age. Trust that, regardless of what may come your way, you will not go through it alone.

Rendering judgment against the "gods"

Rendering Judgment Against the “gods” – Psalm 82:1

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There are real spiritual beings who have an impact on this world. But God is sovereign, and they are facing God's judgment. So stand strong.

Made of clay

Made of Clay – Psalm 103:13-14

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What does God want from this lump of clay? He wants me, not to be perfect, but to be faithful and submissive to him.

A door standing open in heaven

A Door Standing Open in Heaven – Revelation 4:1

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When we look through the door with John, we can see the glorious future awaiting those who follow faithfully. And that should encourage us.

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