In our previous message ” Cultivating The Knowledge Of The Past Into Blessings For The Future” we studied how we can learn from all the events of our past; in order to utilize them for “better purposes” which honor God and make us better going forward. Today in 2025AD, let us continue on this train of thought as we consider the lifestyle of: “Prayer Praise Progress Power Peace”
Old Testament Scripture Reading Proverbs 16:20 – 25 (KJV)
Pro 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Pro 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Pro 16:22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Pro 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Pro 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Pro 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
New Testament Scripture Reading: Mathew 16:13 – 27 (KJV)
Mat 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
Mat 16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
Mat 16:15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
Mat 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Mat 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Mat 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Mat 16:20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
Mat 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
Mat 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
Mat 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Mat 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mat 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Mat 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Mat 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Transforming Power Statements / Special Scripture Notes:
1) Communicating with God is a tremendous privilege which allows the believer the ability to transfer their adoration, praise, wants, needs, desires, confessions, and intercessions to the MOST-HIGH GOD through Prayer; Mediated through The Great High-Priest; JESUS CHRIST!
2) “Actual” progress is being a good steward of this life by including the realities of God’s Word, precepts, plans, purposes, as a goal in our lives to the glory of God, Who has given His Only begotten Son to restore all things to Himself.
3) The Holy Spirit gives the believer revelation of the principles of The Bible, and provides internal two-way communication, guidance, interpretation, and overall “Progress” that will continue and produce real peace!
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