But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the
work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
2 Timothy 4:5
"Face your challenges always trusting God's Spirit, which is the Spirit of Wisdom, Power, and Grace...
work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
2 Timothy 4:5
"Face your challenges always trusting God's Spirit, which is the Spirit of Wisdom, Power, and Grace...
Keep walking by faith, and not by what you see with your natural eyes, as the Lord oftentimes works in unseen realms until He is ready to bring something you have been hoping and praying for into the open.
"Remember, you are one of God's chosen vessels. He has appointed good and important things for you to accomplish through Him, and He doesn't care about your criminal record. You are clean and justified in His sight. The blood of Jesus has washed away all your sins and transgressions, even though the laws of the land call for your incarceration.
"Brothers, you are now ambassadors for God. You are also soldiers and warriors who have been called to fight a good fight of faith. Not with physical weapons, of course, but with the Word of God and the forever indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. What an awesome privilege this is, and what a huge responsibility. But as the Bible declares, 'You can do all things through Jesus Christ, who gives you the strength' (Philippians 4:13).
So continue onward, and always remember to walk in love and demonstrate patience with everyone. Remember, too, that each one of us was saved by grace. We were sinners whom Messiah Jesus died for. So we have nothing with which to boast about other than the unmerited favor and kindness of our Savior.
And let me close this brief message with this verse: 'For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them' (Ephesians 2:10). So our days of doing bad things and committing crimes must come to an end, both for me, and for you. And they have come to an end, even at this very moment. Amen! Be blessed."
D.B.
NOTE: This is a short message of encouragement I shared during today's worship in the prison's chapel.
"Remember, you are one of God's chosen vessels. He has appointed good and important things for you to accomplish through Him, and He doesn't care about your criminal record. You are clean and justified in His sight. The blood of Jesus has washed away all your sins and transgressions, even though the laws of the land call for your incarceration.
"Brothers, you are now ambassadors for God. You are also soldiers and warriors who have been called to fight a good fight of faith. Not with physical weapons, of course, but with the Word of God and the forever indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. What an awesome privilege this is, and what a huge responsibility. But as the Bible declares, 'You can do all things through Jesus Christ, who gives you the strength' (Philippians 4:13).
So continue onward, and always remember to walk in love and demonstrate patience with everyone. Remember, too, that each one of us was saved by grace. We were sinners whom Messiah Jesus died for. So we have nothing with which to boast about other than the unmerited favor and kindness of our Savior.
And let me close this brief message with this verse: 'For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them' (Ephesians 2:10). So our days of doing bad things and committing crimes must come to an end, both for me, and for you. And they have come to an end, even at this very moment. Amen! Be blessed."
D.B.
NOTE: This is a short message of encouragement I shared during today's worship in the prison's chapel.
