*A Call to Consistency*
Text: _Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit… Luke 18:1(MSG)._
God wants continuity in our relationship with Him and in how we give ourselves to spiritual things. The early church did that: Acts 2:42 - And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Here are some areas to be consistent:
a) Your prayer life: In Luke 18:1-3, Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says pray without ceasing, and we have an example in Daniel who prayed 3 times a day (Daniel 6:10).
b) The Word: Jesus said that if His words abide in us we will ask whatever we desire and it will be done for us (John 15:7).
c) Service: 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, - always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
d) Fellowship: In Acts 2:42, the early church did not forsake their assembling together but continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
If we get the basics right and we stick to them on a consistent basis, there will be blessing, growth and we will flourish!
*Prayer:*
Father, please help me to be consistent and faithful in the place of prayer, word, service and fellowship in Jesus’ Name.
*Further Scripture: Matthew 24:13*
*HYMN FOR THE DAY: HYMN (213) SSS 134, MHB, 199: JESUS, KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS*
1: JESUS, keep me near the Cross;
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calvary's mountain.
In the Cross, in the Cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
2: Near the Cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me.
3: Near the Cross: O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadow o'er me.
4: Near the Cross I'll watch and
wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.
Text: _Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit… Luke 18:1(MSG)._
God wants continuity in our relationship with Him and in how we give ourselves to spiritual things. The early church did that: Acts 2:42 - And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Here are some areas to be consistent:
a) Your prayer life: In Luke 18:1-3, Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says pray without ceasing, and we have an example in Daniel who prayed 3 times a day (Daniel 6:10).
b) The Word: Jesus said that if His words abide in us we will ask whatever we desire and it will be done for us (John 15:7).
c) Service: 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, - always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
d) Fellowship: In Acts 2:42, the early church did not forsake their assembling together but continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
If we get the basics right and we stick to them on a consistent basis, there will be blessing, growth and we will flourish!
*Prayer:*
Father, please help me to be consistent and faithful in the place of prayer, word, service and fellowship in Jesus’ Name.
*Further Scripture: Matthew 24:13*
*HYMN FOR THE DAY: HYMN (213) SSS 134, MHB, 199: JESUS, KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS*
1: JESUS, keep me near the Cross;
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calvary's mountain.
In the Cross, in the Cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
2: Near the Cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me.
3: Near the Cross: O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadow o'er me.
4: Near the Cross I'll watch and
wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.
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