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PRAYER - "Praying About A Thorn In The Flesh" His many amazing supernatural experiences could have made Paul proud, but God gave him a thorn in the flesh. He called it, "the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." He asked God to remove it, but God said, "My grace is sufficient..." If God gives you a thorn - YOU NEED IT! It will glorify you.  2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - "Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake." PRINCIPAL - "Wealth And Riches" There is an evil teaching that Christians should seek earthly prosperity so that they may bless others. That is contrary to the scriptures. "Labour not to be rich," Proverbs 23:4. Jesus blessed the poor in Spirit. Paul said, "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth." "He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent," Proverbs 28:20. "He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, ...poverty shall come upon him," Proverbs 28:22. 1 Corinthians 10:33 - "...not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved." PRINCIPLE - "We Must Not Do Wrong Just Because It Is Lawful" Paul was obviously discounting the defense that "all things are lawful for me," (v.23). That may be good in theory, but in practice, there are many things that we should abstain from. Whether it is eating meats offered to idols, or ANY questionable or doubtful practice, the true Christian is obligated to magnify, not reproach, Jesus or His Church in any way. 1 Corinthians 10:31-32 - "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God." PROPHECY - "Show The Lord's Death Till He Comes" The Last Supper was one of the most powerful prophetic events in the Bible. It prefigured the sacrifice of Jesus' body and blood. He clearly knew that He would die the next day, long before anyone else knew. Communion is the singularly most significant ordinance of the Church. At least once a year, preferably at the time of Passover, we should ourselves participate in the Communion of the Lord, a sacred pantomime of His supreme sacrifice. 1 Corinthians 11:26 - "For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come." The Power of Supernatural Giving CLICK HERE Grow Up!

Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto [completed] salvation. - 1 Peter 2:2, The Amplified Bible

Have you ever been in a room full of babies? Infants crying. Crawlers hollering for certain toys. Toddlers pushing and whining to get their way. It can be quite a handful, can't it? When a bunch of spiritual babies get together, it's just about the same way! Of course, there's nothing wrong with being a spiritual baby. All of us start out that way. When we're first born into the kingdom of God, we're much like physical newborns. We're not very strong or well-developed. We blunder around trying to learn how to operate in our new environment. That's how we all have to begin. But God never meant for us to stay that way. That's why in 1 Peter 2:2 He says we should "desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow...." He intends for us to grow up! He intends for us to feed on His Word, moving from the milk of the Word to the meat of the Word until we grow up into mature sons and daughters. Begin now finding your nourishment in His Word and enjoy the reward of growing up in Him!

Plan of Salvation read acts 2:38