Our spiritual concern is not only for our own selves but our concern extends to others around us . One verse that helps us to understand this is written in 1 Corinthians 1:4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
We have discovered when reading The Bible, that our concern for others is part of our daily Christian walk. Paul recognizes the fruits of The Spirit that are evident in the Church of Corinth. We read in the above verse about the grace of God given to them by Jesus Christ. This verse is followed in detail about the blessings of God through verse 9 in this first chapter. Paul’s salutation to the Corinthian church starts on a positive note giving praise to God for what he has witnessed. When we see the Holy Spirit active in the lives of those around us, we understand that only God can create such a change and it causes us to rejoice.
Paul gives us insight on what a true believer prays for when it comes to the spiritual well being of others. In verse 4, Paul mentions the grace of God bestowed to others, in verse 5 he mentions knowledge, in verse 6 Paul writes about the testimony of Christ being confirmed in them and such confirmation only comes by way of the Holy Spirit.
When we read 1 Corinthians 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, --we can clearly see and understand the importance and edification of being united with a Christ mind and to be active in our faith as we wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus.
What Paul has written here is meant for us as well. True believers are to be active witnesses showing spiritual concern for others because the Day of The Lord will be a blessing for those in Christ and a curse to those under wrath. God’s wrath is everlasting destruction and we want to be found doing as the Lord commanded us to do and that is to live by the faith God has blessed us with and be His witnesses for the Kingdom of Christ. Jesus showed compassion, concern, love and mercy while He walked on this earth, setting the perfect example that we should all follow. John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Let us prayerfully give thanks and praise to God, for it is He who helps us to be of the same mind as we desire His greatest blessings to pour down upon all those around us. Not only do we want to be found faithful, but we want others to be found faithful too. Philemon 1:4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
Answered Prayer
My prayers were said to you Lord,
Prayers for the needs of this day.
Before I finished saying them
I knew you answered right away.
Your holy presence strengthens me
In such a way I clearly see
Your hand at work in my own life
Pouring blessings…removing strife.
Your light shines bright into my soul
As it has many times before
You are my Shepherd, this I know
I'm in your keep forevermore.
Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you,
What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
May God's greatest blessings be yours ,
Julie
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