Put on therefore, as the elect of GOD, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of GOD rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to GOD and the Father by Him. (Col 3:12-17)
His Name is above every name, and worthy to be praised. There is no Salvation in any other, and it is by His authority, extended to us because we are His ambassadors and servants, that we minister to others, as we accomplish His work to this lost and dying world. Jesus Name, is not just an ending to our prayers, that magically blesses whatever we ask for, or guarantees the answer we want, but knowing and asking according to the will and Word of GOD.
His Word is Holy and we are to hear its testimonies for our edification. It is pure and we are to read its Words for our understanding. His Word is true and we are to study its passages to shew ourselves approved unto GOD, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. It is righteous and we are to memorize its statutes that we might not sin against GOD. His Word is perfect and we are to meditate on its precepts that we might make our way prosperous in our walk with Him. It is without error, cannot fail, given by inspiration of GOD, and He has and will protect and preserve it until all is fulfilled in Him.
His people, born again by the authority of His Name and our repentance and faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, are to serve our Lord in missions and ministry to those around us who are hurting and in need that they might see Jesus in us, the hope of Glory. Washed by the Word of GOD and renewed in our minds, we are to grow through His Spirit and His Word in us, to love one another as He loved us, and to disciple one another in the Word. Saved and Sanctified by His Name and His Word, we are to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ where ever we go, and as we go, tell others of the reconciliation with GOD and the justification that comes by faith and faith alone, that those who believe the Good News and receive Jesus Christ through repentance and trusting Him might have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet