Thursday, November 03, 2005

In the Past Six Months, God Has Taught (or Reminded) Me...

...He equips His children to the work He is calling them to do. (Exodus 4:11)
...To rejoice in His presence always (Phil 4:4)
...That I am commanded to be strong in the Lord, putting on His full armor (Eph. 6:10-17)
...Of the joy in giving to others (Acts 20:35)
...That I am blessed with a prudent and excellent wife (Prov. 19:14, 31:10)
...I am always before the face of God (Psalm 33:13)
...To do *everything* in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father (Col. 3:17)
...Before God saved me, I was not dreadfully sick, but I was dead in my transgressions. (Eph. 2:1)
...That it has been granted to me to not only believe in Christ, but to suffer for His sake. (Phil 1:29)
...That He is always faithful (Psalm 37:25)

It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. (1 Timothy 1:15-16)