“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:58)

 Your labor in the Lord is not in vain!

Sometimes it can be tiring “doing the right thing,” especially when so many others around you are not. It's no longer popular to live according to God’s standards. But, you may be surprised to know that that is not a new problem. Elijah complained to the Lord, “I am the only one who has remained faithful!” (1 Kings 19:10). But, God told him that He was incorrect. He told him that 7,000 others also had remained faithful. That information must have been encouraging for Elijah to hear.

It's true! God has lots of faithful followers. You are not alone! So, be encouraged and don't quit!

At the proper time we will reap a harvest

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Gal. 6:9)

“For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance.” (Matt. 13:12)

We serve a God who supplies more than enough! In fact, one verse says it is, “A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over!” (Luke 6:38)

God gives you the power to get wealth!

“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth...” (Deut. 8:18)

Notice that this verse says it is God who gives you “power to get wealth.” He doesn't simply drop it to you out of the sky. You have a part in getting it.

 You must “remember the Lord your God”

Include God and put Him first in every part of the process. (Matt 6:33). Ask Him for wisdom and knowledge in order to know what you should do to get it (Matt 7:7). He will give you productive ideas, talents, personal skills, gifts, and opportunities, which will help you.

You must look for them, recognize them, develop them, and put them to work!

Keep in mind that, even though God does promise to supply all your needs (Phil. 4:19), it is usually disguised as work!

Wok hard with a good attitude as though you are working for the Lord!

After all, everything you need will come from Him!

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” (Col. 3:23-24)

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

This verse tells us three important promises about God.

1) He is our refuge (a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble).

2) He isour strength (the quality or state of being strong, in particular).

3) He is our ever-present help in the time of trouble (assist, aid, lend a helping hand to, give assistance to, come to the aid of).

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matt. 6:14-15)

 Two promises

This passage of scripture has two promises, one is positive and one is negative. The one you get depends totally on you. It has to do with forgiving others who have sinned against you. If you do forgive them your Heavenly Father will forgive you (positive), and if you do notforgive them, your Heavenly Father won't forgive you (negative). It's a very simple concept. Forgiveness is a choice you choose to make and non-forgiveness is a choice you choose to make. Choose wisely!

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." - C.S. Lewis

For a few days I am sharing “whosoever promises” that apply to anyone, and of course, this means you!

The same is Jesus's brother, sister, and mother

“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother." (Matt. 12:50)

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He won't lose his reward

“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward." (Matt. 10:42

For a few days I am sharing “whosoever promises” that apply to anyone, and of course, this means you!

Because he gave his son

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 ESV)

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... is greatest in the Kingdom of heaven

“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:4

For a few days I am sharing “whosoever promises” that apply to anyone, and of course, this means you!

A well of water

“But whosoever drinksof the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:14