The great commission of all saints is to go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Today we have the Internet; social media that goes into all the world almost everywhere on the planet. Then we have missionaries who physically go into all the world, or the part of the world they’ve been called to. We can all post scripture on facebook or Instagram, etc. getting the message of the gospel out is vitally important to the Lord. Lives depend on the gospel to keep them out of hell when they die. The time is shorter than ever before the return of Christ when He comes for His bride. We are the bride, the body of Christ and He is the head of the body. We are attached spiritually to the head and can have the benefits of the head. The head Jesus, conquered the evil in this world so we could be free from habitual sin. The world needs to know that they’re in trouble with God because of sin but can be forgiven now. Give them the gospel, and let the Lord use you to His glory by snatching people from the grip of evil, and ultimately from going to hell.

Being human makes us think that all living beings, and creatures are as we are, same thought patterns, the same reactions to trouble, and fear. God rejoices over us with joy; and in His love He will be silent and make no mention of our past sins or even recall them as mankind does during an evaluated argument with each other. We throw stuff at each other such as past hurts when we get angry, even though those past hurts and pains were settled and forgiven. God not being affected by fear, pressure, or doubt is always the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He won’t throw back in your face that really bad thing you did in the past, because He already forgave you, and because of Jesus’ work at calvary He won’t remember it like we do (Romans 4:25). The Lord rejoices over you with gladness: He will quite you by His love; and He will exult you with loud singing. Next time you get into it with someone, remember you’re a child of God, and He expects us to grow in Him to the point of not reacting to fear, pressure and doubt. The promises of God are yay, and amen to be trusted like your life depends on it, because it does for victorious living (2 Corinthians 1:20).

A friend loves at all times when he won’t abandon you because things get uncomfortable or even dangerous. The same way a brother is born for adversity, in that a brother will not abandon his brother in the mist of adversity because they’re brothers, there’s a strong natural bond between them. A friend that loves, will behave the same way during adversity because of his agape love for you. Love is the bond between brothers, and it is the bond that ties a friend the same way as brothers are more naturally linked by nature. A brother is born for a time of adversity because he goes through the same trouble with his brother while standing with him. Experiencing all the drama, and stress of adversity with him, is the strength of love. We must love at all times keeping ourselves in the ready position to receive from the Lord. Our faith works by love (Galatians 5:6) and without faith we can do nothing of significant and lasting value. Since the love of Christ was placed in our hearts at the new birth (Romans 5:5), we can love our brothers and sisters in Christ better than the natural bond of two brothers.

Bless those who curse you and pray for the happiness of those who mistreat you. Can we do that? Yes, if the Lord gives a command which this is, we have what it takes to do it. Our willingness to do it can be an issue. Because it’s a direct hit to our flesh, and our flesh is unruly and wants to react if not kept under control. Love can overcome evil when it’s working in a believer of God’s word (Romans 12:21). The Lord expects us to follow His commands so we can connect to the next level in life He’s taking us to. But if we haven’t learned how to deal with our enemies God’s way, we’ll never get to the highest of heights God wants to take us. Praying for those who mistreat us is sowing the very seed necessary for the Lord to get involved on your behalf. He will prepare a table in the presence of your enemies to display your victory (Psalm 23:5). But to those of you who are listening to what God says, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, and bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. You can do it!

Once we believe God’s word trusting in it, clinging to it, and totally relying on it, we have eternal life. Once we have eternal life, judgement cannot incur the sentence of punishment upon us like a mere man or woman in the world without God. You secure a better life here on planet earth and life after death with God, and not the devil and his crew. If you’ve followed the works of Satan all your life here on earth, you cannot expect to live in paradise with God in the next life. Whoever hears the word of salvation and believes in their heart God raised Jesus from the dead for their justification, and then you confess it out of your mouth to a witness, you’ll be in God’s family. For with the heart we must believe God raised Jesus from the dead, and with your mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:9-10). Truly, I say to you, whoever hears His word and believes it and acts on it, you will have passed from death to life.

The Lord will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast on Him. Both our inclinations and character are to stay on Him for perfect peace to be ours. Perfect peace is the level that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). This peace is not as the world offers but that from the Prince of Peace Jesus Christ (John 14:27). We can be in the biggest storm of our life and still experience the calming effects of perfect peace. That peace comes through our fellowship with the Lord, trusting God no matter what. It is something we grow into dealing with life experiences. The people we associate with daily can affect our peace if they don’t have a decent relationship with the Lord. If it could be bottled and sold, perfect peace would be the most valuable commodity in the world. Imagine never worrying about stuff to the point of making an unnecessary bad decision. The Lord will guard the person and keep them in perfect and constant peace whose mind stays on Him.

Overcoming evil with good is possible to those who believe. The good in us must be strong and sturdy. Goodness comes from love and compassion. To get our goodness and compassion on point, we must spend the proper quality time with the Lord. Goodness is one of the 9 fruits of the Spirit we received at the new birth, becoming a Christian (Galatians 5:22-23). These fruits are in seed form and need to be developed by opposition and challenging situations. For goodness to overcome evil it must be developed enough to stand when the opposition brings the mother storm into your life. Through experience we learn self control and discipline. In our everyday lives as we practice being good to all, it will enforce a tough skin against evil. Jesus overcame evil because of His insistence to complete His God given purpose. Without the goodness of God, Jesus wouldn’t have been sent to earth to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). Now we are free from habitual sin; which sends anybody to hell having not accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. Justice must be satisfied before you die on earth. The great commission is to go into all the world to preach, and teach, the gospel (Mark 16:15). You’ll need to be able to overcome evil with good, so you can stand your ground.

The grace of God has offered salvation to all people through the work at Calvary by Jesus Christ. It teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions. There is an opportunity to be free from habitual sin and not have to continue reaping the trouble that comes to us because of it. Sin is most pleasurable, and enjoyable but has consequences that lead to your demise. Anything that takes us away from the Lord is designed to crush our faith. Faith is our most valuable asset when it comes to receiving the Lord’s grace and favor in our lives (Hebrews 11:6). Salvation by way of the gospel teaches us to live a more self-controlled lifestyle in this present world. You must be free from ungodliness and worldly passions that reduce your level of living to the lowest lifestyle. It is vitally important to be free from anyone insisting on living that way. We want a lifestyle not based on our ability but God’s ability working in and through us which is far better (1 Corinthians 3:9). Eternal salvation is for all mankind and the grace of God has provided it for everyone.

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. As we say something over and over again, we begin to build a platform for creation. This platform can dispense good or evil based on our choice of words. The Bible says we can have what we say (Mark 11:22-24). Based on how creation came into being, we have the same creative power as God on our tongues but with measure. He gave us an example from the beginning of speaking and believing what you speak, will come to pass, that’s faith (Genesis 1:3). God could have thought creation into being but to demonstrate the faith principle He spoke and believed what He spoke would manifest. It is now the christian’s way of life, or should be. The law of reciprocity has always been in effect, what goes around comes around sooner or later (Luke 6:38). We must watch our words to be sure they are faith filled words and not words of doubt and unbelief. Our words have power to build up or to tear down. You will do that which you have believed; so we must get a handle on what comes to our ear gate and how we see things. We will eventually eat the fruit of our words, good or bad.

Be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. Often when it’s time for our promotion in life, it comes because God has decided it’s time. He sees our labor and like any other seed sown, it will produce a harvest. We find ourselves at work doing the extra even when no one is looking (integrity), to try and get ahead. God sees it all and even though mankind won’t see your worth but the Lord sees it. Because of the law of reciprocity that’s always in effect, you will reap a harvest of the excellent seed you’ve freely sown (Luke 6:38). Knowing this law and principles that have been in effect, you can be strong. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Ephesians 6:10). The work we do for the Lord for His kingdom will stand firm and definitely be rewarded (Hebrews 11:6). The rewards from God come in many different ways. It can be that long over due bill you’ve been believing God for. It could be the reward of a relationship restored, or whatever area in your life that needs the most correction or reinforcement. To continue with God to new and even greater heights there will always be challenges and obstacles to deal with. It is a part of the calling of God that all of his children must fight for.