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You’re in Good
Company
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
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“...but Jesus
refused to answer.”
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(Luke 23:9, NLT)
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TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
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In scripture, many times
people would come against Jesus and criticize Him. Many times it says, “Jesus
answered them not a word.” He simply didn’t respond to His critics. He didn’t
try to convince them to change their minds. He didn’t get upset because
somebody was talking about Him. No, He just ignored it.
When people come against you
and they’re jealous, trying to make you look bad, trying to discourage you,
remember you’re in good company! Jesus was probably criticized more than
anyone else. I love the fact that He didn’t try to explain Himself. He didn’t
try to make everyone understand Him. He just stayed focused on what He was
called to do. He simply ran His race.
Friend, Jesus set the example
for you and me. We don’t have to try to win the approval of others. We have
to understand that not everyone is going to understand us. Our focus should
be on following God’s leading and let Him order our steps. The next time
someone criticizes you, remember the example of Jesus. Overlook it, don’t get
offended, and keep moving forward in the destiny God has for you!
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY
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Father, today I
release every person who has criticized me or tried to discourage me. I
choose to forgive them; I choose to turn away from that distraction. I choose
to focus on You and the blessings You have in store for me in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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— Joel &
Victoria Osteen
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Today's word
Trusting God – Do you have faith –? What is faith – faith gives substance to the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. So how is ones faith tested –? When the going gets tough do we abandon our God – do we jump ship because we are “going through” The answer is NO , as Christians we must keep the faith – even when it does not look good or feel good – you have to know its working for the good – you must learn the lesson – the season of testing – your harvest season is over – it’s time for reaping your reward – you stood the good fight - they lied on you, they cheated on you, they ignored you, your finances fell so below it’s a wonder you are still standing- and yet through it all you kept harvesting and trusting – storing up on his word and planting good seeds. The bible says : Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 - For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to pl...
