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

Serving God

As you wait for that day, stay awake and watch

As You Wait for that Day, Stay Awake and Watch – Luke 21:34-36

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Jesus is returning for us. And it will be good if, when that day comes, he finds us faithfully serving him rather than sleeping.

Slaves to righteousness

Slaves to Righteousness – Romans 6:19

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In everything, serve God and righteousness with all the parts of your body, and you will grow in sanctification.

Serving two masters

Serving Two Masters – Matthew 6:24

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Jesus told us that we cannot serve two masters, both God and money. Because our hearts will be devoted to one or the other. Let it be to God.

Saul, also called Paul

Saul, Also Called Paul – Acts 13:9

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The name "Paul" means "little," potentially a dismissive nickname. But Paul chose to be known by this name, focusing the attention of God.

Serving God in the here and now

Serving God in the Here and Now – Acts 1:10-11

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God wants us to be serving him in the here and now. And that is what we should be focused on while we wait for Jesus to return for us.

With authority comes responsibility

With Authority Comes Responsibility – John 19:10-11

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God has delegated some authority to me, It may be over myself or others. But regardless, I am responsible to God for what I do with it.

Listening to the devil's lies

Listening to the Devil’s Lies – John 8:44

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The devil is quite content with us being good people, even religious people who go to church and say all the right things.

Responding to interruptions

Responding to Interruptions – Matthew 14:13-14

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Rather than viewing interruptions as an intrusion, I should respond to them like Jesus did. As an opportunity to minister to another person.

An instrument in God's hands

An Instrument in God’s Hands – 1 Chronicles 14:10-11

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Be a willing instrument in God’s hands, letting him use you as he sees fit. And glorify him for what he accomplishes through you.

Serve the Lord with enthusiasm

Serve the Lord with Enthusiasm – Colossians 3:23

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What if, rather than a business-as-usual atmosphere, there was enthusiasm and excitement in our services as we fellowshipped and worshiped?

Set free for freedom

Set Free for Freedom – Galatians 5:1

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Christ has set me free from the legalistic requirements of the law and my own desires. And that gives me the freedom to serve others in love.

Half-hearted devotion

Half-Hearted Devotion – 1 Samuel 15:9

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It is only when I obey God fully, putting to death the Amalekites in my own life, that I can fully experience the life he has for me.

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