#treasure in earthen vessel

[a-godman]

Enjoy & Shine the Christ of Glory as the Excellent Treasure in our Earthen Vessel

We need to enjoy and shine forth the Christ of glory as the excellent treasure in our earthen vessel. As believers in Christ, we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God and not out of us; the Christ of glory is the priceless treasure in our earthen vessel, and when we behold Him and look into the index of His eyes, we are infused with His preciousness…

[felixolaniyi]

[superiorcatholicinspiration]

Daily Mass: We hold a treasure in earthen vessels. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com On this feast of St. James, the Apostle, we discover that we hold the treasure of our Christian faith in the “earthen vessel” of our human limitations.  As we acknowledge our sins and embrace God’s grace, we offer our lives as a worthy sacrifice that draws us closer to the Lord and one another. Mass Readings – Feast of St. James,…

[momentsbeforemass]

Santiago

(by request)

A few years ago, I went to Santiago de Campostela. To the Cathedral that marks the end of the legendary pilgrim’s way known simply as “The Camino.”

Don’t be impressed. I did it the easy way. By driving from Portugal.

Atop the main altar at the Cathedral is a larger-than-life-size statue of St. James. In a Baroque sanctuary dripping with gold and silver, the ornate statue of St. James stands out.

The treasured relics of the Apostle could not be in a more precious container.

But that’s not where they are.

The actual relics of St. James are at the bottom of a cramped flight of stairs, worn smooth by the feet of centuries of pilgrims. In a simple shrine in a narrow crypt.

Underneath the main altar. And a world away from the bejeweled splendor overhead.

I love beautiful churches. The glories of the great cathedrals and the beauty of Catholic art and worship are some of the things that God used to draw me to the Church. And still uses to draw me closer to Him.

But there was something wonderfully poetic about the simplicity of the actual resting place of St. James. I remember thinking, as I stood there in the little shrine, “we have this treasure in earthen vessels,” (which is today’s first reading).

It was a wonderful visual for the extravagance of God. How God treats not just His Apostles, but all of His beloved. How God treats you and me.

God pours out His love. God pours out His care. God pours out His compassion. God pours out His very best into our hearts. Into the simple, flawed, fragile vessels of you and me.

Not even asking whether we’re good enough. Not waiting until we’re perfect.

But looking at us with Holy love. Wanting so much for us. That He can’t wait.

God pours out the greatest treasure – God’s love, God’s forgiveness, God’s very best – into our hearts. The moment we turn to Him and take our first halting steps towards Home.

Today’s Readings

[guelphicreaction]

What are the gifts of the faithful and true? Gold to our King, frankincense to our God, and myrrh to Him Who died for us. The first is that whereof are made the royal honours of kings, the second is that mystic offering which is used in the worship of the Divine Power, and the third is that wherewith we pay respect to the dead, whose bodies it keepeth from corruption. My brethren, let us who hear and read these things, make offering out of what treasures we have albeit we have it in earthen vessels. If we confess that all that we have, we have, not from ourselves, but from Christ, how much more should we confess that whatever we have is not our own, but Christ's?

St. Ambrose, sermon on the Epiphany

[theprayerfulword]

January 20

Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Isaiah 45:2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:

Ephesians 3:16 Paul wrote, “I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being.”

Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to Him, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

Deuteronomy 32:3-4 I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.

Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

May you be certain that God will reveal what He is going to do, and His instruments are not always those we would think to choose, but He will keep you for such a time as this, when your part of the plan is ready, prepared and available, so redeem the time in your daily duties, showing forth the praises of God. Genesis 41

May you speak what the Lord gives you, trusting the Lord for the results. Genesis 41

May you be diligent in searching the Word of Life and gathering the abundance when circumstance permits, so that you may be able to provide living bread for sustenance through the Holy Spirit's guidance to the hungry ones He brings to you. Genesis 41

May you not be reluctant when the time comes for you to take action, but go as the Lord leads you and trust in His provision to go before you and, regardless of the first impression, know that God will grant the favor needed, opening unexpected doors for His purpose to be done as you are obedient to His will. Genesis 42

May you always show grace to those around you, just as God causes His sun to rise and sends the rain to fall on the just and unjust alike, nourishing the roots of each, for only when the seeds are mature will His ministering angels separate between the two. Matthew 13, Matthew 5

May your expression of God's unconditional love and non-judgmental grace to those around you be contagious, and spread like yeast through bread dough until it has reached each person. Matthew 13

May you have eyes to see the appearing of Jesus in others and, recognizing the eternal value of the hidden treasure, be willing to spend more than others can understand to support and encourage the development of Christ in the earthen vessels He has chosen. Matthew 13, 2 Corinthians 4

My promise to you, My child, is secure and solid, since it is made on the surety and guarantee of My reputation. I am holy and righteous, and I do not lie nor do I change. I will fulfill My promise to you, which is not made lightly, but willingly with full awareness of the cost, even to My own hurt. My blood, though shed in hatred and anger, speaks mercy and peace to all, not revenge, and draws you to Me in love, for even those who shed My blood were only pawns, influenced by My enemy. They, too, were given grace to come to Me, for My promise extends to each of them, in whose number you were once counted. Do not be reluctant, My beloved, for the harm you once sought to cause, though intended for evil, has turned for good. Through the expression of My mercy to you, others can find hope where the tormentor of their souls had hidden it under a burden of despair. Through the evidence of My grace to you, those who hear of it will see love demonstrated that brings light to the darkness that has covered their souls. Speak the truth of My Word to others, not fearing for your reputation, for it is Me that you are exalting, and the Father rewards those who honor the Son.

May you express your love through praise and your gratitude in honor to the Lord, your Rock and Fortress, in Whom you take refuge, and by Whom you are delivered, for the strength which He has given you and the salvation He has purchased. Psalm 18

May you call to the Lord in your distress and cry to the Lord for help, for from His temple He will hear your voice when you are overwhelmed by the torrents and entangled in the snares, and the Lord will respond from the heavens as the brightness of His presence and the thunder of his voice scatters the enemies. Psalm 18

May you hear the Father's instruction, paying attention and gaining understanding, for you will receive sound learning if you do not forsake His teaching. Proverbs 4:1,2

May you remain tender toward the Lord, as a young child, as He teaches you to lay hold of His words with all your heart, keeping His commands so that you will live, getting wisdom and understanding as you practice His words, not swerving from them. Proverbs 4:3-5

May you not forsake wisdom or turn your back upon her, for she will protect you, and may you love, value, and appreciate wisdom, for she will watch over you. Proverbs 4:6

[esprit-de-kyung]

“But we have this precious treasure [the good news about salvation] in [unworthy] earthen vessels [of human frailty], so that the grandeur and surpassing greatness of the power will be [shown to be] from God [His sufficiency] and not from ourselves.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭AMP‬‬

[hiswordsarekisses]

“No matter how powerful and honorable a man may be, God cannot use him until he falls in the dust and gives up all his idols. Human pride must be smashed.

All our boasting must be silenced. All our thoughts and plans must be abandoned. All human achievement must be recognized for what it is: filthy rags and a stench in God’s nostrils.

He puts his priceless treasure in these earthen vessels of ours, because he delights in doing the impossible with nothing.

God mocks man’s power. He laughs at our egotistical efforts at being good. He never uses the high and mighty, but instead he uses the weak things of this world to confound the wise.

These earthen vessels as dying men, troubled on every side, perplexed, persecuted, cast down. Even though never forsaken or in despair, those men used by God were constantly groaning under the burden of their bodies, waiting anxiously to be clothed with new ones.

God has determined to accomplish his goals here on earth through men with weaknesses.” ~ David Wilkerson

“Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things - and the things that are not to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. ‭‭1stCorinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭29‬

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”2ndCorinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬

[thengrace]

“Those that would have communion with God must attend upon him, and approach to him, in those ordinances wherein he is pleased to manifest himself, and his power and glory, though it be in a bush; they must come to the treasure, though in an earthen vessel. Those that seek God diligently shall find him, and find him their bountiful rewarder.”

— Matthew Henry on Exodus

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Daily Light on the Daily Path by Samuel Bagster

Daily Reading for September 20th

2 Corinthians 6:10 as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

John 1:16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

1 Corinthians 1:26,27 For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; • but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,

2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves

[godslove]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦

The Greek word for evangelists is euaggelistes which means “one who brings good news.” This word is only found in two other places in the New Testament.

⁸ “On the next day, we left and came to Caesarea, where we went to the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven, and stayed with him.”

—Acts 21:8

⁵ “As for you, always be sober. Endure hardships, do the work of preaching the gospel, and carry out your ministry to the fullest extent.”

—2 Timothy 4:5

All Christians are called to evangelize and reach out to the lost with the Gospel

¹⁸ Then Jesus approached them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the world.”

—Matthew 28:18-20

but some are given an extra measure of faith and effectiveness in this area. The spiritual gift of evangelism is found in this verse where Paul says that Jesus:

¹¹ “It was he who established some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, ¹² to equip the saints for the work of ministry in building up the body of Christ,”

—Ephesians 4:11-12

Evangelists are given the unique ability by the Holy Spirit to clearly and effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others. They are burdened in their hearts for the lost and will go out of their way to share the truth with them. Evangelists are able to overcome the normal fear of rejection and engage non-believers in meaningful conversations about Jesus. Their gift allows them to communicate with all types of people and therefore they receive a greater response to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. They continually seek out relationships with those who don’t know Jesus and are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit to approach different people. They love giving free treasure away for Jesus,

⁷ “However, we hold this treasure in earthen vessels so that it may be clear that this immense power belongs to God and does not derive from us.”

—2 Corinthians 4:7, The State of an Apostle

and it brings them great joy knowing that the “feet that bring good news” are beautiful to those who believe.

⁷ How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who bears good news and proclaims glad tidings, announcing salvation and saying to Zion, “Your God is king.”

—Isaiah 52:7

⁵ “Philip went down to a city in Samaria and began proclaiming the Christ to them. ⁶ The crowds welcomed the message proclaimed by Philip because they had heard and seen the signs he was doing. ⁷ For unclean spirits emerged with loud shrieks from many people who were possessed, and many others who were paralyzed or crippled were cured. ⁸ Thus, there was great joy in that city.

—Acts 8:5-8

¹² However, when the people came to believe Philip as he preached about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.”

—Acts 8:12

²⁶ Then the angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and head south along the road that leads from Jerusalem down to Gaza, the desert road.” ²⁷ Therefore, he got up and set out. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, an official at the court of the Candace, that is, the queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship ²⁸ and was now returning home. As he sat in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. ²⁹ Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join that chariot.” ³⁰ When Philip ran up, he heard him reading from the prophet Isaiah, and he asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” ³¹ He replied, “How can I, unless I have someone to instruct me?” Then he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. ³² This was the Scripture passage he had been reading: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter; like a lamb that is silent before its shearer he did not open his mouth. ³³ In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who will be able to speak of his posterity? For his life on earth has been taken away.” ³⁴ Then the eunuch said to Philip, “Please tell me, about whom is the prophet speaking—about himself or someone else?” ³⁵ And so Philip, starting with this text of Scripture, proceeded to explain to him the good news of Jesus. ³⁶ As they were traveling along the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, “Look, here is some water. What is to prevent me from being baptized?”

³⁷ And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The eunuch said in reply, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

³⁸ Then he ordered the chariot to stop, and Philip and the eunuch both went down into the water, and he baptized him. ³⁹ When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but he went on his way rejoicing. ⁴⁰ Philip, however, appeared in Azotus and continued his journey, proclaiming the good news in every town until he reached Caesarea.”

—Acts 8:26-40, Baptism of a High Official

¹⁸ Then Jesus approached them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the world.”

—Matthew 28:18-20

[albertfinch]

There's something deeper than political persuasions, and social causes;  it's the ultimate sense that we are a part of the offspring of God.  We are the kingdom of God.  Our greatest affiliation must be that we are lovers of Christ and deliverers of people.

Today the enemy wants to mutate the Body of Christ.  He plants substitute agendas and cloned programs that impede evangelism taking place through churches. Our adversary wants to replace God's soul-winning agenda in you.  Churches who don't have evangelistic outreach have signed their own death certificates.

It is vital that you, as a Christian, be dedicated to sharing your faith and maintaining your motivation in the face of persecution.  To not share the Gospel means you hide the medicine for the patient who is dying.

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels....so that the life of Jesus, may also be manifest in our bodies." - 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

[timhatchlive]

God of Boundless Abilities

Isaiah 45:1–3 (ESV) Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped, to subdue nations before him and to loose the belts of kings, to open doors before him that gates may not be closed: 2 “I will go before you and level the exalted places, I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, 3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places, that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

Isaiah 45 speaks of Cyrus, the ancient king of Persia. Even that king was under the authority of Almighty God. God will make his way level. He will break doors that are closed. he will lead him forward where God wants him to go. 

Imagine the prophet for your nation considering the king of another pagan nation God's instrument whom God will lead! But this is the Holy Scripture that invites us to see the God of the Universe and not the "god" of our own imagination. He does as He wills, not as we wish. 

Notice the phrase, "Whose right hand I have grasped". God holds the power of Cyrus and does with Him what He wants. Cyrus will be the vessel through which God will open the way for the exiles to return. 

God tells Cyrus that nothing is required concerning Cyrus' knowledge of the Lord for the Lord to do this. 

Isaiah 45:4 (ESV) For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I name you, though you do not know me.

It is earth-shattering for some of God's people to hear passages like this. We think world leaders need to repent before God can use them. Nonsense! God is not bound by our will or desires. God is not bound by our conversions! He can do what He wants with His clay at any time and in any way. 

Isaiah 45:5–6 (ESV) I am the LORD, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, 6 that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

God also says to Cyrus, "I equip you, though you do not know me." Consider the leaders and world-changing thinkers through history. Is it not also possible that God gave them those thoughts and abilities without their repentance to accomplish His divine purpose throughout history? YES! Ultimately all of this is so that people may know the Lord even through the tools and gifts of people who do not know the Lord. 

I think in this case of Elon Musk. A world-changing thinker and creator. God has certainly gifted him beyond normal human ability. His actions are shaping society's travel and speech. He is not a confessing Christian but God is using him to transform culture so that censorship might be eradicated on social media. God does not need repentance or belief to use people. And that reminds us that He alone is God! Our hopes are never dashed because our God is never restricted. 

A troubling text follows: 

Isaiah 45:7 (ESV) I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the LORD, who does all these things.

God is going to use the wars and calamities of the nations to accomplish this. Sadly, and we cannot understand it, the troubles in our world are also used by God to bring people to Himself. But remember, God is working with a fallen creation. Sometimes the means seem dark. 

Isaiah 45:8 (ESV) “Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation and righteousness may bear fruit; let the earth cause them both to sprout; I the LORD have created it.

This could be the verse from which Jesus tells us the Father causes the rain to fall on the righteous and unrighteous. All good comes from Him. But only He can open the Earth and bring our righteousness out of death through His Son. 

Isaiah 45:9 (ESV) 9 “Woe to him who strives with him who formed him, a pot among earthen pots! Does the clay say to him who forms it, ‘What are you making?’ or ‘Your work has no handles’?

We fail to grasp these things when we are busy trying to figure God out according to our own understanding. In fact, Isaiah declares doom for those who fight it. He is the potter and we are the clay. Do not ask "Why this and not that?" Rather ask, "What is God saying to me and asking of my life?"

Amen. 

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[roman-catholic-mass-readings]

25th July >> Mass Readings (USA)

Feast of Saint James, Apostle 

(Liturgical Colour: Red: A (1))

First Reading 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus.

Brothers and sisters: We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body. For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since, then, we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we too believe and therefore speak, knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence. Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6

R/ Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men dreaming. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing.

R/ Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed.

R/ Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the torrents in the southern desert. Those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

R/ Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, They shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves.

R/ Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

Gospel Acclamation cf. John 15:16

Alleluia, alleluia. I chose you from the world, to go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Matthew 20:20-28 You will drink my chalice.

The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom.” Jesus said in reply, “You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” They said to him, “We can.” He replied, “My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Gospel of the Lord

R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

[hiswordsarekisses]

“We look at other people and see the flaws. Sure, we may look up to some in admiration, but sooner or later, everyone disappoints.

When they do, we begin to define them by their mistakes or misperceptions, focusing on the earthen vessels they were created to be. We miss the treasure the vessels hold.

In the Spirit, we are to begin to see people as God does. He doesn’t stare at our earthenness; he looks at the treasure inside. He sees the potential he gave us, not the ways we’ve fallen short of it. As new creatures in Christ, we are entirely measured by the image we are conforming to, not the image that was shattered in the fall.

And the image we are conforming to is magnificent.”

~Chris Tiegreen

[bills-bible-basics]

WHAT KEEPS US GOING? -- a poem by Bill Kochman Visit https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/ to see more. To see other poems related to this one, go to: https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/index.html#Flesh-vs-Spirit "For his [Apostle Paul's] letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible." 2 Corinthians 10:10, KJV "God Chooses Weak Things" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse487.html Article: "A Treasure in Earthen Vessels": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/earthen1.html "Baptism by Fire of the Holy Ghost" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse340.html "Spirit of Christ Dwells in Us" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse117.html "Spirit of Promise" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse118.html "God Working in Us by His Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse313.html Article: "Are You Saved and Sealed and Healed and Filled?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/savseal1.html "Jesus Filled With the Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse175.html "Spirit of Truth" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse294.html "Life-Giving Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse290.html "Boldly Preach the Gospel" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse004.html "Coming Comforter" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse009.html Article: "Five Foolish Virgins: Don't Procrastinate!": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/FiveFoolishVirginsProcrast1.html "Taught by Revelation of the Holy Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse319.html "Led by the Spirit in Our Understanding" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse479.html Article: "Are the Gifts of the Spirit for Today?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/giftspr1.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/what-keeps-us-going-a-poem-by-bill-kochman/?feed_id=165855&WHAT%20KEEPS%20US%20GOING%3F%20--%20a%20poem%20by%20Bill%20Kochman