where is god’s power found?

Where Is God’s Power Found?Where Is God’s Power Found?

If you look in the wrong place you will If you look in the wrong place you will never find what you are looking for.never find what you are looking for.


If you look in the wrong place you will If you look in the wrong place you will never find what you are looking for.never find what you are looking for.

The Jews and Greeks have proved this point The Jews and Greeks have proved this point already! already! (1:22-23)(1:22-23)


1 Corinthians 1:22-23 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 1:22-23 (NKJV) - For Jews - For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,Greeks foolishness,


Sometimes it is easier to see the mistakes of Sometimes it is easier to see the mistakes of others than to see your own mistakes!others than to see your own mistakes!


The Corinthians were being influenced by The Corinthians were being influenced by some who were following the flesh and not some who were following the flesh and not following God.following God.



The first step in solving any problem The first step in solving any problem concerning God’s will is to recognize where concerning God’s will is to recognize where to find God’s wisdom.to find God’s wisdom.



The first step in solving any problem The first step in solving any problem concerning God’s will is to recognize where concerning God’s will is to recognize where to find God’s wisdom.to find God’s wisdom.

The Corinthians had very serious problems The Corinthians had very serious problems to be solved. to be solved. (1:10-13)(1:10-13)


1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (NKJV) - Now I plead - Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and and thatthat there be no divisions among you, but there be no divisions among you, but thatthat you be perfectly joined together in the you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it has been declared to me concerning you, my has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s brethren, by those of Chloe’s household,household, that that there are contentions among you. there are contentions among you.


12 Now I say this, that each of you says, “I 12 Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” 13 Is Christ of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?were you baptized in the name of Paul?


Any problem can be solved if we will look Any problem can be solved if we will look to find God’s will.to find God’s will.


Any problem can be solved if we will look Any problem can be solved if we will look to find God’s will.to find God’s will.

Throughout this book we will see Satan’s Throughout this book we will see Satan’s wisdom that some Corinthians were wisdom that some Corinthians were following contrasted with God’s wisdom.following contrasted with God’s wisdom.

God’s wisdom is not found where the God’s wisdom is not found where the world wants to lookworld wants to look

All things have a value. It is important to All things have a value. It is important to determine their eternal value!determine their eternal value!


All things have a value. It is important to All things have a value. It is important to determine their eternal value!determine their eternal value!

Example:Example: "How much did that house cost?" "How much did that house cost?" (Mt 16:26)(Mt 16:26)


Matthew 16:26 (NKJV)Matthew 16:26 (NKJV) - For what profit - For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?give in exchange for his soul?


Wisdom teaches us the real valve of things.Wisdom teaches us the real valve of things.


Things that are nothing when compared to Things that are nothing when compared to God's wisdom.God's wisdom. (1 Cor 2:1-5) (1 Cor 2:1-5)


1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (NKJV) - And I, - And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. crucified.


3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching my preaching werewere not with persuasive not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5that your faith should not be in the wisdom 5that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.of men but in the power of God.


excellence of speechexcellence of speech


excellence of speechexcellence of speech excellence of ...wisdom - not just a excellence of ...wisdom - not just a

philosophy!philosophy!


human strengthhuman strength


human strengthhuman strength human confidencehuman confidence, consider the humble , consider the humble

beginnings of the church there. Paul was beginnings of the church there. Paul was not the overconfident philosopher.not the overconfident philosopher. (Acts 18:9-10)(Acts 18:9-10)


Acts 18:9-10 (NKJV)Acts 18:9-10 (NKJV) - Now the Lord - Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; 10 for I am with you, and no one will silent; 10 for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.”people in this city.”


persuasive words persuasive words (2 Cor 10:10; 2 Cor 4:2)(2 Cor 10:10; 2 Cor 4:2)


2 Corinthians 10:10 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 10:10 (NKJV) - “For - “For hishis letters,” they say, “letters,” they say, “are are weighty and weighty and powerful, but powerful, but hishis bodily presence bodily presence isis weak, weak, and and hishis speech contemptible.” speech contemptible.”


2 Corinthians 4:2 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:2 (NKJV) - But we have - But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.man’s conscience in the sight of God.


Please note that Paul does not condemn Please note that Paul does not condemn eloquence. eloquence. (Acts 18:24)(Acts 18:24)


Acts 18:24 (NKJV)Acts 18:24 (NKJV) 24Now a certain Jew 24Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man eloquent man andand mighty in the Scriptures, mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.came to Ephesus.


When the presentation and personality of When the presentation and personality of the speaker is emphasized then you will get the speaker is emphasized then you will get a certain result. a certain result. (Ezk 33:30-33)(Ezk 33:30-33)


Ezekiel 33:30-33 (NKJV)Ezekiel 33:30-33 (NKJV) - “As for you, - “As for you, son of man, the children of your people are son of man, the children of your people are talking about you beside the walls and in talking about you beside the walls and in the doors of the houses; and they speak to the doors of the houses; and they speak to one another, everyone saying to his brother, one another, everyone saying to his brother, ‘Please come and hear what the word is that ‘Please come and hear what the word is that comes from the LORD.’comes from the LORD.’


31 So they come to you as people do, they sit 31 So they come to you as people do, they sit before you before you asas My people, and they hear your My people, and they hear your words, but they do not do them; for with their words, but they do not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, mouth they show much love, butbut their hearts their hearts pursue their pursue their ownown gain. 32 Indeed you gain. 32 Indeed you areare to to them as a very lovely song of one who has a them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice and can play well on an pleasant voice and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they instrument; for they hear your words, but they do not do them. do not do them.


33 And when this comes to pass—surely it 33 And when this comes to pass—surely it will come—then they will know that a will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”prophet has been among them.”


Contrast to this God's Wisdom.Contrast to this God's Wisdom.


Contrast to this God's Wisdom.Contrast to this God's Wisdom. Jesus Christ and him crucified. Jesus Christ and him crucified. (2:2)(2:2)


1 Corinthians 2:2 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:2 (NKJV) - For I - For I determined not to know anything among determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.


The "demonstration of the Spirit and of The "demonstration of the Spirit and of power," - This is the confirmation of the power," - This is the confirmation of the divine revelation divine revelation (Mark 16:17-20; 2 Cor 12:12)(Mark 16:17-20; 2 Cor 12:12)


Mark 16:17-20 (NKJV) Mark 16:17-20 (NKJV) - And these signs - And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”hands on the sick, and they will recover.”


19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to 19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with Lord working with themthem and confirming the and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. word through the accompanying signs. Amen.Amen.


2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV) - Truly the - Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.and wonders and mighty deeds.


The power of God.- Who wants to fight The power of God.- Who wants to fight God? God? (Acts 5:39; Rom 1:16)(Acts 5:39; Rom 1:16)


Acts 5:39 (NKJV)Acts 5:39 (NKJV) - but if it is of God, you - but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.”found to fight against God.”


Romans 1:16 (NKJV)Romans 1:16 (NKJV) - For I am not - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.Greek.


What was Paul's view of himself? What was Paul's view of himself? (2 Cor 4:7)(2 Cor 4:7)


2 Corinthians 4:7 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:7 (NKJV) 7But we have 7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.not of us.


Where does your faith rest?Where does your faith rest?

God’s wisdom has greater appeal as we God’s wisdom has greater appeal as we maturemature

There are many things that have changed in There are many things that have changed in my life as I have grown older.my life as I have grown older.



Some tastes may be a matter of physical Some tastes may be a matter of physical changes.changes.



Some tastes may be a matter of physical Some tastes may be a matter of physical changes.changes.

Others hopefully are a matter of maturity! Others hopefully are a matter of maturity! (1 Cor 13:11)(1 Cor 13:11)


1 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJV) 11When I 11When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.became a man, I put away childish things.


God’s wisdom will not have the flashy God’s wisdom will not have the flashy appeal of the world, but it will have the appeal of the world, but it will have the power of God that will produce lasting power of God that will produce lasting change.change.


We need to develop every Christian to have We need to develop every Christian to have the “taste” for this wisdom!the “taste” for this wisdom!


We need to develop every Christian to have We need to develop every Christian to have the “taste” for this wisdom!the “taste” for this wisdom!

Discernment may seem “traditional and out Discernment may seem “traditional and out of style” to the immature. of style” to the immature. (Heb 5:11-14)(Heb 5:11-14)


Hebrews 5:11-14 (NKJV)Hebrews 5:11-14 (NKJV) - of whom we - of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need teachers, you need someonesomeone to teach you to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. not solid food.


13 For everyone who partakes 13 For everyone who partakes onlyonly of milk of milk isis unskilled in the word of righteousness, unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, to those who are of full age, that is,that is, those those who by reason of use have their senses who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.exercised to discern both good and evil.


Paul knew there were limits as to what he Paul knew there were limits as to what he could preach to certain Christians. could preach to certain Christians. (1 Cor 2:6; 1 Cor 3:1-3)(1 Cor 2:6; 1 Cor 3:1-3)


1 Corinthians 2:6 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:6 (NKJV) - However, we - However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.nothing.


When true maturity develops one is able to When true maturity develops one is able to see God’s way clearly. see God’s way clearly. (2:15)(2:15)


1 Corinthians 2:15 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:15 (NKJV) 15But he who 15But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is is rightlyrightly judged by no one. judged by no one.


We must be patient as we help other We must be patient as we help other Christians grow.Christians grow.


We must be patient as we help other We must be patient as we help other Christians grow.Christians grow.

In the beginning a Christian will struggle In the beginning a Christian will struggle with carnality! with carnality! (1 Cor 3:1-3)(1 Cor 3:1-3)


1 Corinthians 3:1-3 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 3:1-3 (NKJV) - And I, brethren, - And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual could not speak to you as to spiritual peoplepeople but but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able you were not able to receive it,to receive it, and even now and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. For where For where there arethere are envy, strife, and divisions envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like among you, are you not carnal and behaving like meremere men? men?


The humble heart that can be corrected will The humble heart that can be corrected will learn and change! God’s power will learn and change! God’s power will establish these people. establish these people. (Rom 16:25)(Rom 16:25)


Romans 16:25 (NKJV)Romans 16:25 (NKJV) - Now to Him - Now to Him who is able to establish you according to who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world beganmystery kept secret since the world began


The proud, however, will fight God. They The proud, however, will fight God. They also will always lose. also will always lose. (2:7-8)(2:7-8)


1 Corinthians 2:7-8 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:7-8 (NKJV) - But we - But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden hidden wisdomwisdom which God ordained before which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8which none of the the ages for our glory, 8which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.glory.


It made perfect sense to the rulers to put It made perfect sense to the rulers to put Jesus to death! Satan thought so too.Jesus to death! Satan thought so too.


In fact they played a role in their own In fact they played a role in their own destruction as they followed the popular destruction as they followed the popular worldly wisdom! worldly wisdom! (1 Pt 1:20; Acts 2:23)(1 Pt 1:20; Acts 2:23)


1 Peter 1:20 (NKJV)1 Peter 1:20 (NKJV) 20He indeed was 20He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times world, but was manifest in these last times for you for you


Acts 2:23 (NKJV)Acts 2:23 (NKJV) - Him, being delivered - Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death;death;


In their ignorance they were confident!! In their ignorance they were confident!! (Luke 23:34; Acts 3:17; 13:27) (Luke 23:34; Acts 3:17; 13:27)


Luke 23:34 (NKJV)Luke 23:34 (NKJV) 34Then Jesus said, 34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots. garments and cast lots.


Acts 3:17 (NKJV)Acts 3:17 (NKJV) - “Yet now, brethren, I - “Yet now, brethren, I know that you did know that you did itit in ignorance, as in ignorance, as diddid also your rulers. also your rulers.


Acts 13:27 (NKJV)Acts 13:27 (NKJV) 27For those who dwell 27For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor even the voices of did not know Him, nor even the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled have fulfilled themthem in condemning in condemning Him.Him.

God’s wisdom brings true God’s wisdom brings true blessings.blessings.

God wants to richly bless all men. God wants to richly bless all men. (1 Cor 2:9)(1 Cor 2:9)


1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) - But as it is - But as it is written: written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”who love Him.”


Satan does not want men to see this. Satan does not want men to see this. (2 Cor 4:4)(2 Cor 4:4)


2 Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV) - whose minds - whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.should shine on them.


Satan is like the politician who tries to Satan is like the politician who tries to slander an opponent so others will close slander an opponent so others will close their ears. their ears.


Satan is like the politician who tries to Satan is like the politician who tries to slander an opponent so others will close slander an opponent so others will close their ears. their ears.

God has chosen to revel His will to inspired God has chosen to revel His will to inspired men. men. (1 Cor 2:10-13)(1 Cor 2:10-13)


1 Corinthians 2:10-13 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:10-13 (NKJV) - But God - But God has revealed has revealed themthem to us through His Spirit. to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For what man deep things of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. God.


12 Now we have received, not the spirit of 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. 13 These been freely given to us by God. 13 These things we also speak, not in words which things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.with spiritual.


Inspiration brings a certainty to those who Inspiration brings a certainty to those who will listen. will listen. (Mt 10:19-20)(Mt 10:19-20)


Matthew 10:19-20 (NKJV) Matthew 10:19-20 (NKJV) - But when - But when they deliver you up, do not worry about they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you be given to you in that hour what you should speak; 20for it is not you who speak, should speak; 20for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.you.


Where do we find “the things freely given Where do we find “the things freely given to us from God?” to us from God?” (2:12)(2:12)

What kind of heart finds God’s wisdom?What kind of heart finds God’s wisdom?

The natural man does not. The natural man does not. (1 Cor 2:14)(1 Cor 2:14)


1 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) - But the - But the natural mannatural man does not receive the things of does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know him; nor can he know them,them, because they because they are spiritually discerned.are spiritually discerned.


Jesus in His ministry pointed out why some Jesus in His ministry pointed out why some could not believe. could not believe. (Jn 5:41-47)(Jn 5:41-47)


John 5:41-47 (NKJV)John 5:41-47 (NKJV) - “I do not receive - “I do not receive honor from men. 42 But I know you, that honor from men. 42 But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you. 43 you do not have the love of God in you. 43 I have come in My Father’s name, and you I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. own name, him you will receive.


44 How can you believe, who receive honor 44 How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that that comescomes from the only God? 45 Do not think from the only God? 45 Do not think that I shall accuse you to the Father; there is that I shall accuse you to the Father; there is oneone who accuses you—Moses, in whom you who accuses you—Moses, in whom you trust. 46 For if you believed Moses, you would trust. 46 For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for he wrote about Me. 47 But if believe Me; for he wrote about Me. 47 But if you do not believe his writings, how will you you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?”believe My words?”


Most people reject what God says not Most people reject what God says not because of evidence but because of their because of evidence but because of their wills! wills!


Most people reject what God says not Most people reject what God says not because of evidence but because of their because of evidence but because of their wills! wills!

Do not be intimidated by those who laugh Do not be intimidated by those who laugh and make fun of the truth. and make fun of the truth. (2 Pt 3:3-4)(2 Pt 3:3-4)


2 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV)2 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV) - knowing this first: - knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, 4 and walking according to their own lusts, 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as things continue as they werethey were from the from the beginning of creation.”beginning of creation.”


The humble heart can have “the mind of The humble heart can have “the mind of Christ.” Christ.” (2:15-16)(2:15-16)


1 Corinthians 2:15-16 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:15-16 (NKJV) - But he - But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is himself is rightlyrightly judged by no one. 16 For judged by no one. 16 For “who has known the mind of the Lord that “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?”he may instruct Him?” But we have the But we have the mind of Christ.mind of Christ.


This cannot take place until we let go of our This cannot take place until we let go of our own wills.own wills.


This cannot take place until we let go of our This cannot take place until we let go of our own wills.own wills.

When we have this mind there is great When we have this mind there is great power and peace in our hearts.power and peace in our hearts.


Are you willing to find the mind of Christ Are you willing to find the mind of Christ in all things? in all things? (Col 3:17)(Col 3:17)


Colossians 3:17 (NKJV)Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) 17And 17And whateverwhatever you do in word or deed, you do in word or deed, dodo all in the name all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.Father through Him.


What are we really seeking after in life?What are we really seeking after in life?


What are we really seeking after in life?What are we really seeking after in life? If the Lord really is my Shepard, what shall If the Lord really is my Shepard, what shall

I want or fear? I want or fear? (Psa 23:1-6)(Psa 23:1-6)


Psalm 23:1-6 (NKJV)Psalm 23:1-6 (NKJV) - The LORD - The LORD isis my my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You areare with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.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; head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me goodness and mercy shall follow me All All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD house of the LORD Forever. Forever.


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