#SV – Holy Libation

Beloved:I am already being poured out like a libation,and the time of my departure is at hand.I have competed well; I have finished the race;I have kept the faith.From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me,which the Lord, the just judge,will award to me on that day, and not only to me,but to all who have longed for his appearance.At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf,but everyone deserted me.May it not be held against them!But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength,so that through me the proclamation might be completedand all the Gentiles might … Continue reading #SV – Holy Libation

#SV – Faith Doings

2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Beloved:Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed,because you know from whom you learned it,and that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures,which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvationthrough faith in Christ Jesus.All Scripture is inspired by Godand is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction,and for training in righteousness,so that one who belongs to God may be competent,equipped for every good work. I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus,who will judge the living and the dead,and by his appearing and his kingly power:proclaim the word;be persistent whether … Continue reading #SV – Faith Doings

#SV – Costlessness

There is zero cost to the gifts of God no matter the number of those gifts. God loves unconditionally and gives gratuitously. This is the meaning of grace – absolutely free gift. So, for those who demand money for miracle or for spiritual services – I say, SIMONY! God’s gifts cannot be sold. There comes a responsibility though once we receive gifts – GRATITUDE. It should be our song and chorus. Gratitude should be our style of life as Christians. We received grace, we should live gracefully. Continue reading #SV – Costlessness

#SV – Questioning God

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4How long, O LORD?  I cry for help but you do not listen! I cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not intervene. Why do you let me see ruin; why must I look at misery? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and clamorous discord. Then the LORD answered me and said: Write down the vision clearly upon the tablets, so that one can read it readily. For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; if it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late. The rash one has no integrity; but the just one, because of his … Continue reading #SV – Questioning God

#SV – Keep It Cool!

 Tm 2:1-8 Beloved:First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers,petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone,for kings and for all in authority,that we may lead a quiet and tranquil lifein all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior,who wills everyone to be savedand to come to knowledge of the truth.For there is one God.There is also one mediator between God and men,     the man Christ Jesus,who gave himself as ransom for all.This was the testimony at the proper time. For this I was appointed preacher and apostle— I am speaking the truth, I am not lying —,teacher … Continue reading #SV – Keep It Cool!