Bobby asked our first timer to Honduras, Cousin Lee, to do our morning devotions. Each morning the team received a card with a word on it and on the back side of the card was scripture relating to the card. Not sure these will be in the correct order that Cousin Lee did each day but I feel it is important to share them with you. These are words which should be apart of our daily lives not only when you go on a mission trip.
Sacrifice - "For God so loved the world that he gave HIS only begotten SON, that whoever believes in HIM should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16
"Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
Philippians 2:4
Lee shared how she already felt a part of this family of believers. She observed how they looked out for each other on the flight down to Honduras. This is how we should be towards all our brothers and sisters, look out for their best interests.
Reveal - "Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to HIS holy and apostles and prophets."
Ephesians 3:5
"And to make all see hwat is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ."
Ephesians 3:9
Lee shared how God has revealed to each of us HIS plan for us to be here this week. This is not an accident we are all here together at this appointed time. This time has been ordained by God for the better of HIS kingdom.
Hope - "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, He is the ONE who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
"The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I hope in HIM."
Lamentations 3:24
"For with God, nothing will be impossible."
Luke 1:37
Lee shared this was all new to her. She has shared the gospel back home but in a different country and a different language was a new experience for her. She challenged her team members to fear not but to trust totally in God for all their opportunities along the way this week.
Serve - "As each one has received a gift, minster it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold of grace."
1 Peter 4:16
"Just as the Son of Man did not come to the world to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Matthew 20:28
Endure - "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
1 Corinthians 13:7
"For you have need of endurance so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise."
Hebrews 10:36
This week we have endured numerous inclines some Lee shared only God could have got her to climb up as high as she did. God is our hope and when you are in the will of God you can endure all things.
Eternity - "For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Romans 10:13
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23
"Most assuredly I say to you, he who hears my word and believes in HIM who sent ME has everlasting life."
John 5:24
This week a lot of folks heard the good news of Jesus Christ. If they did not receive the greatest gift of all they will become accountable on the day of judgment. If you are reading this today and do not know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior I pray you will not let this day pass and not ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. All God's people say, "AMEN"!!!!!
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