One more thing, friends: Pray for us. Pray that the Master’s Word will simply take off and race through the country to a groundswell of response, just as it did among you. And pray that we’ll be rescued from these troublemakers who are trying to do us in. I’m finding that not all “believers” are believers. But the Master never lets us down. He’ll stick by you and protect you from evil. Because of the Master, we have great confidence in you. We know you’re doing everything we told you and will continue doing it. May the Master take you by the hand and lead you along the path of God’s love and Christ’s endurance. Our orders—backed up by the Master, Jesus—are to refuse to have anything to do with those among you who are lazy and refuse to work the way we taught you. Don’t permit them to freeload on the rest. We showed you how to pull your weight when we were with you, so get on with it. We didn’t sit around on our hands expecting others to take care of us. In fact, we worked our fingers to the bone, up half the night moonlighting so you wouldn’t be burdened with taking care of us. And it wasn’t because we didn’t have a right to your support; we did. We simply wanted to provide an example of diligence, hoping it would prove contagious. Don’t you remember the rule we had when we lived with you? “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” And now we’re getting reports that a bunch of lazy good-for-nothings are taking advantage of you. This must not be tolerated. We command them to get to work immediately—no excuses, no arguments—and earn their own keep. Friends, don’t slack off in doing your duty.
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Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this wisdom-packed devotional. Though man’s allegiance may sway, though his alliance, opinion and thought of you may shift — God’s Word will never change. God will never leave you nor forsake you. God is faithful and He will direct and order your steps. Put your trust in God. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful and timely message.
In most relationships, good communication is vital. This remains true for our relationship with God. When we come to God in prayer, He will hear us and answer us. Prayer is a blessing God has given to all of those who are His children by faith. This three-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, focuses on prayer.
Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely message. For the Lord is Faithful, and He will strengthen you. The Lord is Faithful, and He will establish you. For the Lord is Faithful, and He will uphold you. For the Lord is Faithful, and He will build your house. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful message.
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