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Jesus Calling?
“Be thankful for quiet days, when nothing special seems to be happening. Instead of being bored by the lack of action, use times of routine to seek My Face. Although this is an invisible transaction, it speaks volumes in spiritual realms. Moreover, you are richly blessed when you walk trustingly with Me through the routines of your day.” Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. —Colossians 3:23 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. —John…
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Learning From Brother Lawrence – A Simple 17th Century Monk
Jesus knew – he understood how they were feeling – their doubts, their confusion…the abrupt ending of his life then his resurrection, then his last words…he knew their hearts. He spoke to their fears. How would it be once He was gone? What would they do? How would they manage? Before Jesus ascended into heaven he told those present- his disciples: “I am with you always to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Highlighted later in the New Testament the write of Hebrews offers of God, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Jesus prepared the disciples ahead when He promised to…