GOD'S WORD MOTIVATES

Scripture Verses from Matthew 25

Verse 14:  For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

Verse 15:  And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Verse 16:  Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

Verse 17:  And like wise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

Verse 18:  But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

Verse 19:  After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

Verse 20:  And so he that received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, “Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents:  behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.”

Verse 21:  His lord said unto him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant:  thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things:  enter thou into they joy of they lord.

Verse 22:  He also that had received two talents came and said, “Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents:  behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.”

Verse 23:  His lord said unto him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things:  enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”

Verse 24:  Then he which had received the one talent came and said, “Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou has not strewed:

Verse 25:  And I was afraid and went and hid thy talent in the earth:  lo, there thou has that is thine.”

Verse 26:  His lord answered and said unto him, “Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed.

Verse 27:  Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

Verse 28:  Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

MOTIVATIONAL THOUGHTS

• Faithfulness produces; it bears the fruit of productivity
• Faith without works is dead.
• The picture of a slothful person is of one who doesn’t try; but a wise person recognizes that trying, at least, breeds self-respect.
• A wise person rises above the fear of man because it is known that it will stifle all abilities.
• If you can think to dig a hole to hide a talent then you can think to do other things with the talent.
• Do a good job, you never know who your reward will come from.
• Good thoughts breed good actions – bad thoughts breed bad actions.
• The slothful person’s refusal to work did not hurt his boss.
•  A wise person recognizes that slothfulness is an enemy.
• A faithful person’s work is rewarded.
• Putting you best foot forward has its own rewards.
• Wise is the company that makes it a policy to reward its productive employees.
• A wise person will recognize the benefits of a job well done.
• A wise person recognizes that if you don’t use it you’ll lose.
  
  

  MATCHING GAME

  Match the Couples
  
  
  1.  Abraham                                     a.  Ruth
  2.  Moses                                          b.  Eve
  3.  David                                           c.  Elisabeth
  4.  Jacob                                           d.  Mary
  5.  Isaac                                            e.  Priscilla
  6.  Boaz                                            f.  Michal
  7.  Zacharias                                    g.  Sarah
  8.  Aquila                                         h.  Zipporah
  9.  Joseph                                         i.  Rachel
  10.  Adam                                        j.  Rebekah
  
  
  Inspirational Verse of the Week
  
  
  Psalm 27:4
  One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek:  that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
  
  
  Match Game Answers
  1.  g
  2.  h
  3.  f
  4.  i
  5.  j
  6.  a
  7.  c
  8.  e
  9.  d
  10.  b
   

IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

“Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of Persons.”  (Acts 10:34b)

 God Is No Respecter of Persons

In other words, God is not prejudice.

One of the definitions of the word prejudice is:  An opinion held in disregard of facts.

In the time when prejudice against black people was prominent, it was the consensus among many different people groups that blacks were no better than animals.

Blacks could not read or write, but that did not place them on the level of animals.  That was an opinion of prejudice that was absolutely unfactual.  Yet, it was an opinion that helped to keep black people enslaved.

There were many black people; however, who did not buy into that prejudiced opinion.  They recognized, inherent within themselves, God-given abilities.  The ability to read and write, if taught, and the ability to be creative, just like their captors.

God Is No Respecter of Persons

He is not prejudice.  What He has helped one person do, He will help another person do.  What he has forgiven others of, He will forgive you of.

If you will believe that God is no respecter of persons or in other words He is not prejudice; for what you believe really matters, then you will excel; no matter what the obstacles are that face you.

Read Acts Chapter 10

INSPIRATIONAL BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

WORD SEARCH PUZZLE

Books of the Bible - Old Testament

I P S A L M S H V E V R L M S C H J H P H O S E G D U J U X N O K B P U M Y S C J T H P B B N Q I U B A H O S E A N D L N F B S B R E V O R P V E Q E S W R E H T S E F S E U H L V N A H U M U S W A N T R E E I J V R E Z R A M T E J U M K T G P I S A I A H R E C T I J I E B S X G L A O M C X H A O C N H M W A C N P V O S O H S U E Y M C I O J O E L Z Z D H S S S H M M K S R E B M U N U E I I O Y P F Y P H Q J A E A S S H Y P X Q H H A G G A I D K

GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY JOSHUA JUDGES RUTH EZRA NEHEMIAH ESTHER JOB PSALMS PROVERBS ISAIAH (See below for answers) HOSEA JOEL AMOS MICAH NAHUM MALACHI HAGGAI

God's Love For The World: God loved the world so much that he made it possible for humanity to escape the penalty for sin.  Jesus voluntarily became the scapegoat for us. All the sins of the world were placed upon him.  Then when he was nailed to the cross, the penalty of sin was met; through the shedding of his blood, which was pure and sinless, for the remission of sin.  His blood was pure and sinless because he was planted by the power of God into the womb of a virgin and not made of an earthly man and woman coming together. Then God raised Jesus from the dead, as they planned, and Jesus became King of kings and Lord of lords, who is also the Messiah. God’s plan is that humanity will believe what he has done, and accept this sacrifice for their sins, His only6 begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Won’t you believe God’s provision and accept Jesus now into your heart? Prayer:  Jesus, I believe you died on the cross and rose from the dead for me.  I want to be a part of your family, I want to be born again.  Make yourself real to me.  Amen. Books of the Bible Old Testament I P S A L M S H V E V R L M S C H J H P H O S E G D U J U X N O K B P U M Y S C J T H P B B N Q I U B A H O S E A N D L N F B S B R E V O R P V E Q E S W R E H T S E F S E U H L V N A H U M U S W A N T R E E I J V R E Z R A M T E J U M K T G P I S A I A H R E C T I J I E B S X G L A O M C X H A O C N H M W A C N P V O S O H S U E Y M C I O J O E L Z Z D H S S S H M M K S R E B M U N U E I I O Y P F Y P H Q J A E A S S H Y P X Q H H A G G A I D K GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY JOSHUA JUDGES RUTH EZRA NEHEMIAH ESTHER JOB PSALMS PROVERBS ISAIAH HOSEA JOEL AMOS MICAH NAHUM MALACHI HAGGAI

Widsom Corner:

Wisdom warns us of many things and here is one: There are some friendships that one cannot afford to develop or maintain because the price of being their friend is too high.

This type of person requires that a friend of theirs deny the relationship that they have with their family. Even if they are not going for a total break-up of the relationship, their inferiority complex will feel comforted if they have succeeded in a break-up of closeness.

If you have noticed, even in the slightest way that when you are with your friend, thoughts and feelings assail you of abandoning your family, which includes feelings of abandoning your children, then beware!

IT'S TIME TO PRAY FOR JESUS' HELP!