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1. RESURRECTION AND LIFE
2. WORK RENDERS WAGES BUT GIFTS ARE FREELY GIVEN
3. FACE YOUR BURDENS BY WORKING TO RESOLVE THEM.
4. THE LORD WILL REPAY
5. MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!
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RESURRECTION AND LIFE

Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day."


Jesus said to her,


"Do you believe this?"

She said to him, "Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, he who is coming into the world."

WORK RENDERS WAGES BUT GIFTS ARE FREELY GIVEN

In Luke 12:2, the Lord said, "Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known."

"What do I really expect from my Lord in terms of prosperity? In my years of work and devotion to His service, I have constantly sought for prosperity as some sort of gift or reward for all the things that I have done."

Expecting something in return for a work done is not a gift but a wage or compensation that is due. God's gift is freely given and does not require any work. If you truly trust the Lord, what He said is "Ask and you shall Receive". He did not say work for it. What matters is the intent or purpose in asking. If God would give such gift, will it lead you to righteousness or sin?

God knows the intents of your heart and nothing is hidden. He knows you from inside out and you can never escape His eye that is upon you. You are free to work and do things your own way, but you still need His instructions and teachings in order to undertand the truth and the right path to take.


PRAYER

Father God, all things belong to You and gifts are freely given to those whom You so please. Nothing that we do can ever outdone Your generosity. We rest our faith and trust in You through our Lord Jesus that whatever we earnestly asked for in prayer shall be granted.

We pray for prosperity and abundance as we purely depend upon Your graces and provsions each day of our lives. Please look not at our sins but in the faith that is in us through Your Son, who lives and reigns with You now and forever. Amen.

FACE YOUR BURDENS BY WORKING TO RESOLVE THEM.

In Luke 11:46, the Lord said, "You yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers."

Let's face it, your financial burdens will never go away unless you do something about it. Do you expect that God will do this for you without you even lifting a finger? If God brings food to your table, do you still expect Him to pick-up the spoon for you so that you can eat? He has given you the hand to do so!

"Since the beginning of the week, I seem to spent time working for only half a day. In the afternoon, I extend my rest period by watching DVD movies. I really have not yet explored the potentials and possibilities of developing my businesses or updating my pending works. Such slow phase of work will not render good and sound results says my God today. Faith and works are interalated according to Paul. I can never be a recepient of those that I seek and desire if I will just sit around and not work to harvest them."

In times when things are not turning out the way you expect them to be, the more you should lean to God for wisdom and understanding. He is the only one who can deliver you from difficulties that life brings. Ask for His Spirit to strengthen your resolve and determination to rise up from each and every fall.

Examine your heart very well, God has always been there for You but are You always there for Him?


PRAYER

Father God, today I humbly ask for the in filling of Your Most Holy Spirit to strir up my mind and heart for work, as I face the burdens of life. Power me up to accomplish and solve the problems at hand and bring me to even greater heights in terms of stability and prosperity. I believed in faith that You have placed me in the midst of a great harvest and it is now my turn to grab the sickle and buckle down to work.

Lord, please forgive the hardness of my heart born out of ignorance of Your Word. Whenever I face such difficulties in life, my faith shakes, a weakness that still bothers me today. I can easilly point fingers at others and make up a lot of excuses for problems that have risen, but in truth, these have may been brought by my own negligence or wrongdoings. Up until now, I am still a seeker of wealth and fame, but not willing to touch the burdens with one of my fingers.

Please accept my thanksgiving, praises, and deep appreciation for Your continued daily provisions that sustains our lives both in flesh and in spirit.

All these I humbly ask and pray, in Jesus Name. Amen.

THE LORD WILL REPAY

In Matthew 16:26, the Lord said, "What shall a man give in return for his life?"

God will repay every man for what he has done. Live by faith and believe that every word of the Lord will surely happen.

"At the Mall, my family and I happened to pass by a lottery booth and I bought two tickets. There are times when my mind seem to travel, looking forward to what I will do if ever I win in a lottery game. I could see our former house that my mom really would love to buy together with the adjoining property. If God would permit me to own these properties, I will renovate our former house to suit our taste and convert the adjoining property into an apartment that we could rent out. Also, I will buy my dream vehicle. I shall invest more on acquring other properties that will be income generating."

Life is not a game of chance but by faith and nothing else. It is not all about personal gain but more on the Christ that lives in you. He is the only one who holds your lot.

In the conduct of our lives, we should be cautious of our acts. Any act has its own corresponding consequence. It may not have a direct impact on us but it can affect the lives of others. This is the law of cause and effect in order to maintain balance in the world. The effect may not come soon but surely it will come.

People are binded together because they live in the same world with God residing in each and ever heart of men.

MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

In Luke 7:34, the Lord said, "The Son of man has come eating and drinking; and you say, `Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'"

Serving the Lord in His church is a way to thank Him for all the good works he does over your life. It is not a venue where you can criticize others in the guise of being righteous. Each one of us has his own weaknesses and such should not be seen as a reflection of our true character. Rather than dwell on the negative, why not try to see the good that your fellow servants are doing. Church service is a manifestation that God works powerfully in the life of His servant. It is a commitment to the Lord and no one else.

Be sure to always read His word everyday before doing anything else. This gives you the picture of what your life had been, where you are now, and what lies ahead of you. It is always fitting to be inspired and be guided as you face today's work. By doing so, you can be assured of His continuing graces and provisions.


PRAYER

Father God, thank you for reminding me of my commitment to accomplish the work that you have begun in me. As your steward, you expect that such works should properly be accounted for. Please accept my service as a thanksgiving offering for all the good things you have done for me and my family. Guide my mind and heart to work for peace rather than cause division. In my journey to serve in accordance with Your will, teach me on how to respond properly so that the life of Your Son will be greatly manifested in all the things I say and do. The wisdom of my acts today serves as an example for my children to emulate as they will eventually face a life of their own in the future.

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