Beloved, on the journey we must be at peace and rest in the leading of the Lord. We must not allow the enemy to drive us through our emotions. We are free to walk and be led!
“57 But we thank God for giving us the victory as conquerors through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. 58 So now, beloved ones, stand firm, stable, and enduring. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures. “
Beloved, we must remember that our destiny is revealed in Jesus’s invitation for us to come to Him. More than the business we achieve in a lifetime is the priceless moment where we experience hearing Him say “come”, I am your destiny. Rest!
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 (TPT)~
“57 But we thank God for giving us the victory as conquerors through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. 58 So now, beloved ones, stand firm, stable, and enduring. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures. “
Beloved, we must continue the journey in Him, just as we started. This will deepen our roots and build us up! Beware, there is no other way that will bring us into eternal destiny.
Colossians 2:1-6 (TPT)
Paul’s Love for the Colossians
“2 I wish you could know how much I have struggled[a] for you and for the church in Laodicea, and for the many other friends I’ve yet to meet. 2 I am contending for you that your hearts will be wrapped in the comfort of heaven and woven together into love’s fabric. This will give you access[b] to all the riches of God as you experience the revelation of God’s great mystery—Christ.
3 For our spiritual wealth is in him, like hidden treasure waiting to be discovered—heaven’s wisdom and endless riches of revelation knowledge.
4 I want you to know this so that no one will come and lead you into error[c] through their persuasive arguments and clever words. 5 Even though I’m separated from you geographically, my spirit is present there with you. And I’m overjoyed to see how disciplined[d] and deeply committed you are because you have such a solid faith in Christ, the Anointed One.
New Life in Christ
6 In the same way you received Jesus our Lord and Messiah by faith, continue your journey of faith, progressing further into your union with him! Read full chapter
Footnotes
2:1 The Greek word agon(from which we get “agony”) means an intense conflict and struggle. This could imply Paul’s apostolic intercession for them.
2:4 By implication, this “error” would be the teaching that Jesus is not enough, adding something to the all-sufficient Christ.
2:5 The Greek text literally means “unbroken battle formation.” The Aramaic can be translated “organized” or “principled.”
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 (TPT)~
“57 But we thank God for giving us the victory as conquerors through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. 58 So now, beloved ones, stand firm, stable, and enduring. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures. “
John 1:14-17 (TPT) “14 And so the Living Expression became a man[a] and lived among us![b] We gazed upon his glory,[c] the glory of the One and Only[d] who came from the Father overflowing with tender mercy[e] and truth!15 John announced the truth about him when he taught the people, “He’s the One! He’s the One I’ve been telling you would come after me, even though he ranks […]
Beloved, let this be a week of walking with our God and receiving life transforming revelations ( Isaiah 40:28)! Romans 8:1-4 (TPT) Life in the Spirit “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Messiah Yeshua. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Messiah Yeshua has set you free from the law of sin […]
Beloved, in the midst of a darkened society and culture, we must journey as blameless children of light. As we humble ourselves God will work in us and shine through us. Amen!
Philippians 2:12-18 (TPT)
Believers Shine Like Lights in the World
“12 My beloved ones, just like you’ve always listened to everything I’ve taught you in the past, I’m asking you now to keep following my instructions as though I were right there with you. Now you must continue to make this new life fully manifested as you live[a] in the holy awe of God—which brings you trembling into his presence. 13 God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him.[b]
14 Live a cheerful life, without complaining or division among yourselves. 15 For then you will be seen as innocent,[c] faultless, and pure children of God, even though you live in the midst of a brutal and perverse culture.[d] For you will appear among them as shining lights[e] in the universe, 16 holding out[f] the words of eternal life.[g]
I haven’t labored among you for nothing, for your lives are the fruit of my ministry and will be my glorious boast at the unveiling[h] of Christ!
17 But I will rejoice even if my life is poured out like a liquid offering to God over your sacrificial and surrendered lives of faith.[i]18 And so no matter what happens to me, you should rejoice in ecstatic celebration with me!Read full chapter”
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 (TPT)~
“57 But we thank God for giving us the victory as conquerors through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. 58 So now, beloved ones, stand firm, stable, and enduring. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures. “
