Saturday, December 24, 2011

SERVE WITHOUT FEAR

SERVE WITHOUT FEAR
To grant us that we, 
being delivered 
from the hand of our enemies, 
might serve him without fear, 
in holiness and righteousness 
before him 
all the days of our life.
Luke 1:74-75


Let's face it, you really can not please everybody. There will always exist an enemy in your midst whose primary objective is to destroy you. But one thing is for sure, "for so long as you serve God in holiness and righteousness, He will always deliver you from the hand of your enemies" (Lk 1:74-75). This is an absolute truth of God's word and promises.

God loves you so much that He has set you apart for Himself so that you may live a life worthy of His calling. This is the kind of life He wanted you to have. A life of service for the glory of His Name. A life that is not selfish but willing to give himself up for the love of God and for the love of others. A life made manifest in the flesh by His one and only Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whose Spirit powerfully dwells in you today.

If God is with you, who can be against you?

Deliver us Lord from every evil and grant us peace in  our days. In your mercy, keep us free from all anxieties as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For yours in the kingdom and the power and the glory now and forever. Amen.

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