Step out in faith. Jesus has gone before you to open doors for you to use your gifts.
“this is to be given immediately to these men, so that they are not hindered.” (Ezra 6:8) “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isa 54:17) “For we walk by
You are a living sacrifice acceptable to God. Offer continual praise to Jesus.
“they offered burnt offerings on it to the LORD, both the morning and evening burnt offerings.” (Ezra 3:3) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you
God will prosper you abundantly as you faithfully follow Jesus.
“and whatever he does shall prosper [tsalach].” (Ps 1:3) “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly [perissos].” (Jn 10:10) “Now to
Jesus brought God’s kindness and love to you, so you can be kind and loving to others.
“But when the kindness [chrestotes] and the love [philanthropia] of God our Savior toward man appeared” (Tit 3:4) “that the Lord is very compassionate [polusplagchnos] and merciful [oitirmon].” (Jm 5:11)
You are useful to Jesus to do God’s will. You have been prepared by the Holy Spirit.
“he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful [euchrestos] for the Master, prepared [hetoimazo] for every good work.” (2Tim 2:21) “fulfill all the good pleasure [eudokia] of His
Your example of godliness and your commitment to learn about Jesus are evident to others.
“Meditate [meletao] on these things; give [isthi] yourself entirely to them, that your progress [prokope] may be evident to all.” (1Tim 4:15) “but grow [auxano] in the grace and knowledge
Jesus has given you a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith, to love others well.
“Now the purpose [telos] of the commandment [parangelia] is love from a pure [katharos] heart, from a good conscience [suneidesis], and from sincere [anupokritos] faith” (1Tim 1:5) “Blessed are the
As you grow in faith, you will abound more in love, be more fruitful, and overcome the world.
“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly [huperauxano], and the love of every one of you all abounds
You are protected by faith in Jesus, God’s love, hope from the Holy Spirit, and peace from justification.
“putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.” (1Thes 5:8) “For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness