Bible Ref: 1 John 3:16-24; John 14:23; Isaiah 40:28-31; Romans 8:14 A question posed – “If you lose everything will you still have your faith?” We can’t love in our strength – we will fail.   Putting our faith in Jesus Christ is what we need to do.   Our faith in Christ is a) Loving Christ first, b) love the brethren and then we can c) love the world.   When we are led by the Spirit we will show the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. We come together to celebrate God – He gives us the inspiration and restoration. In Isaiah 40, Isaiah takes the people to task for being without hope when their spirit is under affliction.   We are to be human beings NOT human doings.   This passage was written to inspire and arouse God’s people to have emotion – to be and not to do.

Bible Ref:   John13:35; 2 Peter 3:9; Acts 1:8; Matthew 24:14; Col. 2:19; Psalm 95:1-7 As Christians we are to meet others needs in love. We’re not their judge, maker or creator.   Church is to be a place where we can demonstrate John 13: 25 “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Even Christian is to be a minster.   Every Christian   is called to be in ministry.   Every task is worthwhile.   God uses ordinary people.   God has saved us, restored us, given us abilities.   The kingdom of God never stops growing.   On earth we can a) sin (that’s what all human beings do) and b) tell others about God and the message of salvation.   In heaven we do neither. God gives the resources and authority to His people.   We don’t have to go to Bible College to tell others about God’s message of Hope and the Good News of Salvation.   We are to be a spoken witness taking the Gospel to all men and women across the world.   He call all people of all nations a