Wow, I am humbled to think that this was also directed at slaves. Even in their bondage, they were told to give it everything they had, because it was not for their earthly masters, but for a heavenly one. We are so quick in the US, to think we are deserving of everything. “Thank you Lord, to remind us of who we serve. You are the perfect Master, who rewards us perfectly.”

www.bible.com/100/col.3.23-24.nasb1995

God removes all things in the believer’s life that would hinder fruit-bearing, i.e., He chastises to cut away sin and hindrances that would drain spiritual life just as the farmer removes anything on the branches that keep them from bearing maximum fruit ( Heb 12:3–11 ).

www.bible.com/100/jhn.15.2.nasb1995

Let us be filled with your Holy Spirit Lord, each and every day. May we have Peace, as the next verse in verse 27 promises. Nothing can separate us from your Love!

www.bible.com/100/jhn.14.26.nasb1995

Thank you Lord, that you have given us your word, that we are able to see clearly, the path you have set before us. The road may be uneven or Rocky, but you will help us, to find the way home.

www.bible.com/100/psa.119.105.nasb1995

It is one person, who’s message you can believe. Not Muhammad, not Buddha, not Ghandii, not confuscious! Jesus is the the only one who gives life. The other paths, lead to destruction! Not my words, but Jesus. He said, “. I am the Way, the Truth, and Life, no one one comes to the Father, except through me. WHAT PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE? I pray you will choose the right one, for your your sake, and the sake of your children, and forthe sake of your children’s, children.

www.bible.com/100/jhn.5.24.nasb1995

EVERYONE, not just some people we like! I am guilty Lord, of not seeing that all people need to know you through your son, Jesus. It is not my place to choose. Forgive me. Father, fill us with you spirit, that we might represent you boldly, that many might come to know you.

www.bible.com/100/heb.12.14.nasb1995

Unbelievers will not be drawn to accept Christ if believers’ lives do not demonstrate the qualities God desires, including peace and holiness (cf. Jn 13:35 ; 1Ti 4:3 ; 1Pe 1:16 (MacArthur Study Bible)

“Father, we are we are not perfect, but are being perfected through you son, Jesus, and his Holy Spirit. Help us to walk in a manger worthy to represent you boldly, to help you advance your kingdom.”

www.bible.com/100/heb.12.14.nasb1995

Unbelievers will not be drawn to accept Christ if believers’ lives do not demonstrate the qualities God desires, including peace and holiness (cf. Jn 13:35 ; 1Ti 4:3 ; 1Pe 1:16 (MacArthur Study Bible)

Someone has to be our master. Will it be the One True God, through Jesus Christ, or will it be a Master who is called the Destroyer in the Bible?

www.bible.com/100/luk.6.38.nasb1995

That you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. We never stop growing in our faith, till one day, we will be made perfect.

www.bible.com/100/php.1.9-10.nasb1995