we can allow the past to destroy us if we are not careful

We can allow the past to destroy us if we We can allow the past to destroy us if we are not careful.are not careful.

Our God will allow us to be tested so that Our God will allow us to be tested so that good things may come into our lives. good things may come into our lives. (Jer 17:9-10)(Jer 17:9-10)


NKJ NKJ Jeremiah 17:9Jeremiah 17:9 - " The heart - " The heart is is deceitful above all deceitful above all things, things, And desperately And desperately wicked; Who can know it? 10 I, the LORD, wicked; Who can know it? 10 I, the LORD, search the heart, search the heart, I I test the mind, Even to test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.According to the fruit of his doings.

We can allow the past to destroy us We can allow the past to destroy us if we are not careful.if we are not careful.

One of the purposes of a test from God is One of the purposes of a test from God is for us to see ourselves!for us to see ourselves!


When handled properly, this is always a When handled properly, this is always a humbling process that allows us to see humbling process that allows us to see both God and ourselves better.both God and ourselves better.



We are in a constant battle for our hearts We are in a constant battle for our hearts and minds. It is difficult to keep a heart and minds. It is difficult to keep a heart tender and faithful before God.tender and faithful before God.



We are in a constant battle for our hearts We are in a constant battle for our hearts and minds. It is difficult to keep a heart and minds. It is difficult to keep a heart tender and faithful before God.tender and faithful before God.

You do not really know another or even You do not really know another or even yourself until you go through a test.yourself until you go through a test.


Do you have an approved character? Do you have an approved character? (Rom 5:3-5)(Rom 5:3-5)


NKJ NKJ Romans 5:3Romans 5:3 - And not only - And not only that, that, but but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.given to us.


The main cause of Christian’s falling away The main cause of Christian’s falling away in my experience is here. They allowed in my experience is here. They allowed their minds to be consumed by their hurt their minds to be consumed by their hurt rather than on the hope of heaven!rather than on the hope of heaven!

We must constantly be moving forwardWe must constantly be moving forward

Many make the mistake of stopping. Many make the mistake of stopping. (Lk 9:62)(Lk 9:62)


NKJ NKJ Luke 9:62Luke 9:62 - But Jesus said to him, - But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”God.”


We need to have the courage to face a We need to have the courage to face a problem and take the time necessary to problem and take the time necessary to do what the Lord has said.do what the Lord has said.


I am not suggesting that we run from any I am not suggesting that we run from any problem. If we run from a problem it will problem. If we run from a problem it will only get bigger!only get bigger!



What do you do when you have responded What do you do when you have responded as the Lord has instructed?as the Lord has instructed?



What do you do when you have responded What do you do when you have responded as the Lord has instructed?as the Lord has instructed?

We often get bogged down in things that We often get bogged down in things that are not given for us to do by God!are not given for us to do by God!


Consider the limitations of teaching God’s Consider the limitations of teaching God’s word. word. (1 Cor 3:5-7)(1 Cor 3:5-7)


NKJ NKJ 1 Corinthians 3:51 Corinthians 3:5 - Who then is Paul, - Who then is Paul, and who and who is is Apollos, but ministers through Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but each one? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither he God gave the increase. 7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.but God who gives the increase.


What has God given us to do? What do we What has God given us to do? What do we do with the rest? do with the rest? (Phil 4:6-7)(Phil 4:6-7)


NKJ NKJ Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:6 - Be anxious for - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.minds through Christ Jesus.


This is where we learn if we are walking by This is where we learn if we are walking by faith or if we want to “whittle on God’s end faith or if we want to “whittle on God’s end of the stick!”of the stick!”


How many Christians are burdened and How many Christians are burdened and ready to quit because of this?ready to quit because of this?


How many Christians are burdened and How many Christians are burdened and ready to quit because of this?ready to quit because of this?

We must accept the things that we cannot We must accept the things that we cannot change! change! (Phil 3:12-14)(Phil 3:12-14)


NKJ NKJ Philippians 3:12Philippians 3:12 - Not that I have already - Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, I do, forgetting those things which are behind forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.


We can break down and act like a baby We can break down and act like a baby when we lose our focus. Consider when we lose our focus. Consider Elijah! Elijah! (1 Kings 19:2-4, 14, 18)(1 Kings 19:2-4, 14, 18)


NKJ NKJ 1 Kings 19:21 Kings 19:2 - Then Jezebel sent a - Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the gods do gods do to me, to me, and more also, if I do not and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time." 3 And when he tomorrow about this time." 3 And when he saw saw that, that, he arose and ran for his life, and he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which went to Beersheba, which belongs belongs to Judah, to Judah, and left his servant there. and left his servant there.


4 But he himself went a day's journey into 4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, "It is enough! Now, might die, and said, "It is enough! Now, LORD, take my life, for I LORD, take my life, for I am am no better than no better than my fathers!”my fathers!”


NKJ NKJ 1 Kings 19:141 Kings 19:14 - And he said, "I have - And he said, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God of been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; because the children of Israel have hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.”my life.”


NKJ NKJ 1 Kings 19:181 Kings 19:18 - "Yet I have reserved - "Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”that has not kissed him.”


After instruction God put Elijah back to After instruction God put Elijah back to work. work. (1 Kings 19:15-16)(1 Kings 19:15-16)


NKJ NKJ 1 Kings 19:151 Kings 19:15 - Then the LORD said - Then the LORD said to him: "Go, return on your way to the to him: "Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael arrive, anoint Hazael as as king over Syria. 16 king over Syria. 16 "Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of "Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi Nimshi as as king over Israel. And Elisha the king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint anoint as as prophet in your place.prophet in your place.


We can be satisfied with the past and allow We can be satisfied with the past and allow that to be our focus. that to be our focus. (Rev 2:2-4)(Rev 2:2-4)


NKJ NKJ Revelation 2:2Revelation 2:2 - "I know your works, - "I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 "and you have and have found them liars; 3 "and you have persevered and have patience, and have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not labored for My name's sake and have not become weary. 4 "Nevertheless I have become weary. 4 "Nevertheless I have this this against you, that you have left your first love.against you, that you have left your first love.


A living faith is full of zeal and moves you A living faith is full of zeal and moves you forward.forward.


A living faith is full of zeal and moves you A living faith is full of zeal and moves you forward.forward.

How do you identify yourself before God? How do you identify yourself before God? (Rom 1:14)(Rom 1:14)


NKJ NKJ Romans 1:14Romans 1:14 - I am a debtor both to - I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise.to unwise.


When we remember what God has done for When we remember what God has done for us and what He is doing for us, then we will us and what He is doing for us, then we will with strength move forward! with strength move forward! (Titus 2:11-14)(Titus 2:11-14)


NKJ NKJ Titus 2:11Titus 2:11 - For the grace of God that - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, Christ,


14 who gave Himself for us, that He might 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself purify for Himself His His own special people, own special people, zealous for good works.zealous for good works.

We must win the battle for the mind We must win the battle for the mind each dayeach day

Our minds are very complicated and not Our minds are very complicated and not easily controlled.easily controlled.



Have you had occasions where you could Have you had occasions where you could not stop thinking about a matter when not stop thinking about a matter when you really wanted to stop?you really wanted to stop?



Have you had occasions where you could Have you had occasions where you could not stop thinking about a matter when not stop thinking about a matter when you really wanted to stop?you really wanted to stop?

We must develop a daily renewal and focus We must develop a daily renewal and focus on God’s word with a personal application on God’s word with a personal application for my life. for my life. (Rom 12:1-3)(Rom 12:1-3)


NKJ NKJ Romans 12:1Romans 12:1 - I beseech you therefore, - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, acceptable to God, which is which is your reasonable your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what your mind, that you may prove what is is that that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. good and acceptable and perfect will of God.


3 For I say, through the grace given to me, 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself of himself more highly than he ought to more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.to each one a measure of faith.


Notice how the immediate warning of pride Notice how the immediate warning of pride in our thoughts is given.in our thoughts is given.


Notice how the immediate warning of pride Notice how the immediate warning of pride in our thoughts is given.in our thoughts is given.

We need to constantly be looking ahead We need to constantly be looking ahead with the word of God. with the word of God. (Prov 4:20-27)(Prov 4:20-27)


NKJ NKJ Proverbs 4:20Proverbs 4:20 - My son, give - My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they heart; 22 For they are are life to those who find life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 Keep them, And health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring spring the issues of life. the issues of life.


24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, 24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, And put perverse lips far from you. 25 Let And put perverse lips far from you. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. 26 Ponder the eyelids look right before you. 26 Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. 27 Do not turn to the right or established. 27 Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil.the left; Remove your foot from evil.


We must win the battle over fear.We must win the battle over fear.


Fear can change reality. You can easily Fear can change reality. You can easily create an image of another person or create an image of another person or even an entire church! even an entire church! (1 Sam 22:8)(1 Sam 22:8)


NKJ NKJ 1 Samuel 22:81 Samuel 22:8 - "All of you have - "All of you have conspired against me, and conspired against me, and there is there is no one no one who reveals to me that my son has made a who reveals to me that my son has made a covenant with the son of Jesse; and covenant with the son of Jesse; and there is there is not one of you who is sorry for me or not one of you who is sorry for me or reveals to me that my son has stirred up my reveals to me that my son has stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as servant against me, to lie in wait, as it is it is this this day.“day.“


Fear can be easily shared. How many have Fear can be easily shared. How many have died because of shared panic of a crowddied because of shared panic of a crowd (Num 13:30-14:9)(Num 13:30-14:9)


Fear can be easily shared. How many have Fear can be easily shared. How many have died because of shared panic of a crowddied because of shared panic of a crowd (Num 13:30-14:9)(Num 13:30-14:9)

Fearful people do not want to see the truth. Fearful people do not want to see the truth. It is not uncommon for fearful people to be It is not uncommon for fearful people to be surrounded by “yes” men (or women).surrounded by “yes” men (or women).


When we are convinced that we cannot face When we are convinced that we cannot face a certain consequence then in our minds we a certain consequence then in our minds we will not! I have seen this in home studies. will not! I have seen this in home studies. (Lk 10:29)(Lk 10:29)


NKJ NKJ Luke 10:29Luke 10:29 - But he, wanting to - But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?”my neighbor?”


Fearful people do not want open Fearful people do not want open communication! communication!



The Lord will test our faith by our fears. The Lord will test our faith by our fears. Surround yourself with men of faith!Surround yourself with men of faith!



The Lord will test our faith by our fears. The Lord will test our faith by our fears. Surround yourself with men of faith!Surround yourself with men of faith!

We must win the battle over anger and We must win the battle over anger and bitterness. bitterness. (Heb 12:14-15)(Heb 12:14-15)


NKJ NKJ Hebrews 12:14Hebrews 12:14 - Pursue peace with - Pursue peace with all all people, people, and holiness, without which no and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;defiled;


Cled Wallace wrote this about bitterness Cled Wallace wrote this about bitterness and church conflict:and church conflict:


““Every observer of church troubles has noted Every observer of church troubles has noted conflicting reports of what actually happened conflicting reports of what actually happened by men who were considered reliable in by men who were considered reliable in matters where their personal feelings were not matters where their personal feelings were not so deeply stirred. A truthful man can earn a so deeply stirred. A truthful man can earn a reputation for being a consummate liar in a reputation for being a consummate liar in a short time in the middle of a church fuss. And short time in the middle of a church fuss. And too often the reputation is deserved.” – too often the reputation is deserved.” – “Bitterness, A Form of Religious Insanity”“Bitterness, A Form of Religious Insanity”


The terrible thing about bitterness is that it The terrible thing about bitterness is that it is very difficult to let go of. It will in time is very difficult to let go of. It will in time eat you up from the inside out. eat you up from the inside out. (Gal 5:19-21)(Gal 5:19-21)


NKJ NKJ Galatians 5:19Galatians 5:19 - Now the works of the - Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told told you you in time past, that those who practice in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.


It is important for every member here to let It is important for every member here to let go of your desire for vengeance and give it go of your desire for vengeance and give it to God. Let it go and move on! to God. Let it go and move on! (Rom 12:17-21)(Rom 12:17-21)


NKJ NKJ Romans 12:17Romans 12:17 - - Repay no one evil for Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but but rather rather give place to wrath; for it is give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance written, "Vengeance is is Mine, I will repay," Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. says the Lord.


20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed 20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.overcome evil with good.


When you do this, the bitter one who is When you do this, the bitter one who is attacking you with their words get to see 2 attacking you with their words get to see 2 things: Your joy in the Lord, and more time things: Your joy in the Lord, and more time to dwell on their own anger. to dwell on their own anger. (Psa 23:4-5)(Psa 23:4-5)


NKJ NKJ Psalm 23:4Psalm 23:4 - Yea, though I walk - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You will fear no evil; For You are are with me; with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.head with oil; My cup runs over.

We must fully give our focus to the We must fully give our focus to the finish line of heavenfinish line of heaven

Do you think often about heaven and why Do you think often about heaven and why you know you are going there?you know you are going there?


Do you think often about heaven and why Do you think often about heaven and why you know you are going there?you know you are going there?

This is not just a good idea, it is essential! This is not just a good idea, it is essential! (1 Pt 1:13; Rom 8:24-25)(1 Pt 1:13; Rom 8:24-25)


NKJ NKJ 1 Peter 1:131 Peter 1:13 - Therefore gird up the - Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your your hope fully upon the grace that is to be hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;Christ;


NKJ NKJ Romans 8:24Romans 8:24 - For we were saved in - For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for see, we eagerly wait for it it with with perseverance.perseverance.


How can I keep from losing heart? How can I keep from losing heart? (Gal 6:9; Eph 3:13)(Gal 6:9; Eph 3:13)


NKJ NKJ Galatians 6:9Galatians 6:9 - And let us not grow - And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.we shall reap if we do not lose heart.


NKJ NKJ Ephesians 3:13Ephesians 3:13 - Therefore I ask that - Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.you, which is your glory.


What is before you and what is behind you?What is before you and what is behind you?


What is before you and what is behind you?What is before you and what is behind you? Judah had cast God and His word behind Judah had cast God and His word behind

their backs. Future terror became a their backs. Future terror became a certainty. certainty. (Ezk 23:32-35; Psa 50:17-23)(Ezk 23:32-35; Psa 50:17-23)


NKJ NKJ Ezekiel 23:32Ezekiel 23:32 - " Thus says the Lord - " Thus says the Lord GOD: 'You shall drink of your sister's cup, GOD: 'You shall drink of your sister's cup, The deep and wide one; You shall be The deep and wide one; You shall be laughed to scorn And held in derision; It laughed to scorn And held in derision; It contains much. 33 You will be filled with contains much. 33 You will be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, The cup of horror drunkenness and sorrow, The cup of horror and desolation, The cup of your sister and desolation, The cup of your sister Samaria. Samaria.


34 You shall drink and drain it, You shall 34 You shall drink and drain it, You shall break its shards, And tear at your own break its shards, And tear at your own breasts; For I have spoken,' Says the Lord breasts; For I have spoken,' Says the Lord GOD. 35 "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD. 35 "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'Because you have forgotten Me and GOD: 'Because you have forgotten Me and cast Me behind your back, Therefore you cast Me behind your back, Therefore you shall bear the shall bear the penalty Of penalty Of your lewdness and your lewdness and your harlotry.' “your harlotry.' “


NKJ NKJ Psalm 50:17Psalm 50:17 - Seeing you hate - Seeing you hate instruction And cast My words behind you? instruction And cast My words behind you? 18 When you saw a thief, you consented 18 When you saw a thief, you consented with him, And have been a partaker with with him, And have been a partaker with adulterers. 19 You give your mouth to evil, adulterers. 19 You give your mouth to evil, And your tongue frames deceit. 20 You sit And your tongue frames deceit. 20 You sit and and speak against your brother; You slander speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son. your own mother's son.


21 These 21 These things things you have done, and I kept you have done, and I kept silent; You thought that I was altogether like silent; You thought that I was altogether like you; you; But But I will rebuke you, And set I will rebuke you, And set them them in in order before your eyes. 22 "Now consider this, order before your eyes. 22 "Now consider this, you who forget God, Lest I tear you who forget God, Lest I tear you you in pieces, in pieces, And And there be there be none to deliver: 23 Whoever none to deliver: 23 Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders orders his his conduct conduct aright aright I will show the I will show the salvation of God.“salvation of God.“


Jesus placed Satan and his thoughts behind Jesus placed Satan and his thoughts behind His back. His back. (Lk 4:8; Mk 8:33)(Lk 4:8; Mk 8:33)


NKJ NKJ Luke 4:8Luke 4:8 - And Jesus answered and - And Jesus answered and said to him, "Get behind Me, Satan! For it is said to him, "Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.‘”God, and Him only you shall serve.‘”


NKJ NKJ Mark 8:33Mark 8:33 - But when He had turned - But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”of God, but the things of men.”


God has fully equipped us to finish well. God has fully equipped us to finish well. (Heb 10:38-39)(Heb 10:38-39)


NKJ NKJ Hebrews 10:38Hebrews 10:38 - Now the just shall - Now the just shall live by faith; But if live by faith; But if anyone anyone draws back, My draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." 39 But we are soul has no pleasure in him." 39 But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the of those who believe to the saving of the soul.soul.


The resurrection of Jesus gives me The resurrection of Jesus gives me complete assurance of the great finish that I complete assurance of the great finish that I am pressing ahead to find! am pressing ahead to find! (1 Pt 1:3-8)(1 Pt 1:3-8)


NKJ NKJ 1 Peter 1:31 Peter 1:3 - Blessed - Blessed be be the God and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, reserved in heaven for you,


5 who are kept by the power of God 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, various trials,


7 that the genuineness of your faith, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being being much more precious than gold that perishes, much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see love. Though now you do not see Him, Him, yet yet believing, you rejoice with joy believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,inexpressible and full of glory,

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