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Come, Lord Jesus, Come

A Love God Greatly Study: Preview for Week 1, In The Last Days

Our Verse for the Journey: Hebrews 10:24-25

For this journey our verse(s) come from week 6 of our study. I encourage you to write the verses down on a note card or even several cards so that you have one in your car, your kitchen, your bedroom, your desk at work …. wherever you frequently find yourself. Read it at least 3 times every day, and over the course of the 6-week journey, begin trying to remember the words or phrases without looking. Lean on the Spirit for help – after all, John 14:26 says that our advocate, the Holy Spirit, was given to teach us all things and to remind us of all He said.

Why?

I believe that it is important to hide Scripture away in our hearts, to be familiar with all of it, and to remember as much of it as we can. after all it promises benefits in this life and in the life to come. Such as …

  • It brings life to those who find them and healing to the whole body (Prov. 4:20-22)
  • It is a light to guide our path (Ps. 119:105)
  • It is a weapon against sin (Ps 119:11)
  • It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12)
  • It trains us in righteousness and prepares us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
  • It helps us stay pure (Ps 119:9)
  • It’s a way to know God and what He wants for His children (John 1:1) and expects from them (James 1:22)

Throughout every journey, we will read and sometimes reread many passages, the LGG Studies will promote a memory/focus verse each week, but I like to zero in on one verse that we look at throughout the entire study with the hope of knowing it by the end of the journey. Before you say “I can’t,” remember we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Phil 4:13), especially when it is something He wants us to do – and I promise you, without question, He wants us to be so familiar with His Word that it’s like we have it hidden in our heart. There are all sorts of creative ways to remember and become more and more familiar with His Word. I’ll be happy to share them with you throughout the weeks ahead.

Week 1 Challenge:

We know Jesus is coming back! Though we don’t know the exact day or time, we do know each day we are given is one day closer to His return. Keeping that truth in mind this week, set aside time to:

  • pray for the salvation of any of your unsaved family and friends.
  • Pray that God will use you in their lives to help them experience Him through you.
  • Pray that God will open their hearts and minds to His saving grace and for their need for it.
  • Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully through you and
  • pray for these friends and family members to respond to God’s free gift of salvation.
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So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:1-4 ESV

In this portion of his letters to the Philippians believers Paul was encouraging them to live in unity with each other. So important was their unity that he equated it with completing his joy, as one who had mentored them in the faith. When believers are motivated by the same love, the love of Jesus Christ – when they are motivated by the same purpose or cause, salvation for those who are lost – when they are full of compassion and affection for each other …. when we think more about someone else more than we do ourselves – only then will there will be true joy in the midst of us all, and perhaps especially for those who are teaching or shepherding us in the faith. This type of unity won’t always be easy but Paul gives the perfect pattern for success as he encourages the believers to consider their attitude … namely, the same attitude of Christ (vs 5-8) who, though He was God, didn’t consider equality to God something to be grasped … instead He took on human flesh, and in the form of a servant He humbled Himself – even to the point to death on a cross +

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Change is Beautiful

For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope. Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together you may with one voice glorify [praise and worship] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Romans 15:4-6

I recently purchased a sign for my home with a saying that is now engrained in my mind and is etching it’s way into my heart. “Fall is proof that change is beautiful”. Perhaps you’ve heard it before but it is new to me and I love it. While I am a creature of habit and don’t necessarily go looking for change, it has never really bothered me – with the exception of senseless or absurd change – but that’s a discussion for another day. I think the reason this statement grabbed at my heart and ended up in my shopping cart is because many people in my life either battle change or are weathering the storm of age and change can almost be detrimental to them. Somehow this writes a different story though, maybe not for all change but it is certainly true of the change that comes with fall, especially here in my native West Virginia. God bedazzles the hillsides and the mountaintops year after year with extraordinary colors that are great competition for my beloved green buds of spring or the flower filled yards of summer. I’m not a fan of snow. However, despite the chaos it can cause, I must admit, even it can be beautiful when it is stretched out across the hills and valleys like a down-comforter piled high upon the earth.

As I have contemplated the truth of the statement on my new sign, I began to realize that in actuality it could be said of every season – for to those who adore the snow, or the beautiful colors of spring and summer the meaning would no doubt take on the same wonder it has for me when applied to fall. However, it also strikes me that God’s Word offers the same truthful reality that change is beautiful. After all, was it not His spoken word that brought creation into being?1 The dark sky lit with stars and a captivating full moon, or the blue sky and its dazzling display of fluffy clouds, or the billowing waves of the ocean riding in on the shore. John refers to Christ as being the Word that was with God in the beginning and then later says that same Word became flesh and dwelt with man on the earth – and boy, did that bring some beautiful change and hope to a lost and dying world. Because, as John goes on to write, “we have all received from his fullness one gracious gift after another.  For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came about through Jesus Christ.”2 That grace and truth changed everything!3 It set the captives free4 and has turned darkness into light,5 and death into life 6– for those who believe.7 Which brings us to our verse for today – and the written Word of God, which Paul says was given for our instruction and our encouragement through the Scriptures to not only help us endure but so that we might have HOPE. For me, the change that comes with the seasons is the constant reminder for believers that God, our God, is radiantly beautiful and this is made clear through His creation8. Likewise, the change that comes through His written Word in us9 changes us from the inside-out10 and by it we grow into radiant lights11, living testimonies12, savory salt13, and beautiful messengers of the good news14 that brings faith, hope, and love to the world.15

 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

Romans 1:19-20

1Genesis 1 … 2John 1:1-18 … 3Ephesians 2:8-9 … 4Romans 6:14 … 51 Peter2:9, John 8:12, & Ephesians 5:8 … 6 Romans 6:23 … 7John 3:16-17 … 8 Romans 1:19-20 … 9 Romans 15:4-6 … 10 2 Corinthians 5:17 & Jeremiah 15:6 … 11 Matthew 5:14 12 Matthew 5:16 … 13 Matthew 5:13 … 14 Romans 10:15 … 15 John 3:16-17

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Prayer for the Lost Sheep –

Father, You are good. You are Holy, righteous, and true – and You are my God! Your WORD is eternal, bringing life and health and peace to all who hear and believe. For those who have never heard, I pray they will hear and believe even today! For those who have heard BUT NEVER BELIEVED, I pray You will melt their hearts of stone – that they might believe and be saved. For those without a messenger will You open their eyes to Your creation – for Your Word makes clear that everything You’ve made displays Your invisible qualities – Your eternal power and divine nature – so that NO ONE has an excuse for not knowing You. Raise up messengers to go in Jesus’ Name and translators to translate in Word or print and supporters who will send and pray. All of this to Your eternal glory and the salvation of the lost. – … Father, for those who have both heard and believed but have turned away to the right or to the left and find themselves wandering in a wilderness, stuck in a pit, swallowed up by the world’s ways, or bound again by a yoke of slavery – will you please open the eyes and ears of their hearts Lord – to hear You, the One who is their faithful Shepherd, who has left the 99 to find them. Help them to reach out for Your rod and staff and to walk free of their chains and all that binds them and keeps them from You. – Again, all of this for Your eternal glory and the redemption of Your people. Amen in Jesus’ Name and Power!

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Choosing God Instead of the World

Wrap-up

I hope you have loved our journey through Genesis with Jacob and Joseph as much as I have. My prayer is you are walking away from it with new mentors of the faith and insight and motivation to choose God instead of the world. While we had many many focus verses and wonderful passages of history and instruction along the way may we be quick to remember the study memory verse as our greatest motivation –

When we are intent on loving God, what the world has to offer us will be less and less appealing. - Me from the Insideout

Instead of writing out a review of where we’ve been and what we’ve hopefully seen and learned I have decided to wrap-up the study with this link someone shared with me half way through the study. Sometimes seeing something portrayed on the screen can be a wonderful tool for our memory. (this video does not belong to me, it has been borrowed and shared from Youtube.com)

If you do not know the God of Jacob and Joseph or if you have questions about how to know and trust Him please message me, I’d love to chat with you about the greatest love and relationship you will ever know. Check it out for yourself at the links below –

Join me tomorrow to see what’s next

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The Grand Finale

WEEK 6, DAY 5 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:31, 3:4-6, 6:5-8, 18:22-25, (SOAP – Genesis 50:19-20)

But Joseph answered them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day.  NLT
OBSERVATION:

THE GENESIS SAGA:

Ah, the grand finale of Genesis. It was in our reading and devotional yesterday, and we are circling back to it today. Too much? I don’t think so. It bears great witness to Joseph’s character and to God’s sovereignty, both wonderful examples and encouragement to the Christian faith.

As we noted yesterday, following the death of their father, the brother’s treacherous act of selling Joseph into slavery comes back to haunt them, prompting them to fear Joseph’s revenge in the absence of their father. Joseph reassures his brothers that there will be no revenge – that is left in the hands of God. While what they did was intended to harm him God not only knew and allowed it but He used what they were doing for His good purpose. The purpose, as He points out, was to preserve the lives of many people, which they can clearly see has been accomplished.

Other Notable Observations:

  • God pronounced His creation – “very good!”
  • The man and woman fell prey to the serpent’s words and chose the fruit instead of God
  • The LORD regretted making humankind because their wickedness was so great
  • Noah found favor in the sight of the LORD
  • Abraham pleaded with God to not destroy the good with the evil
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

We must not let our sins of the past make us fearful of the present or future.

We must trust in God and His power to accomplish good purposes even out of evil actions.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, thank You for the beautiful story of Jacob and Joseph and the cast of characters that have been a part of this study. A study that has focused us on choosing You instead of what the world offers and we so often desire. Thank You for Your sovereignty, Your Presence, and Omniscience that gives us hope – even in the things that seem hopeless. We live in a world that is rampant with evil but we are reminded that You are always at work to accomplish Your “good purposes – for Your Kingdom, Your people, and the world.” Fix our eyes on You so that we do not lose sight of Your calling on our lives to trust You in all things. – In His Name and power – Amen!

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • In what ways have you seen God turn something intended by others to harm you into something good?
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Reassurance and A Call for Courage

WEEK 6, DAY 4 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 49:29-50:26; Exodus 13:19; John 14:1-3 (SOAP – John 14:1-3)

 “Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 There are many dwelling places in my Father’s house. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going away to make ready a place for you. 3 And if I go and make ready a place for you, I will come again and take you to be with me, so that where I am you may be too. John 14:1-3NLT
OBSERVATION:

Today’s Focus Verse: John 14:1-3

The words found in John chapter 14:1-3 are words of reassurance spoken by Christ to His disciples. “In the last few moments, Jesus has indicated one of the disciples is a deceiver (John 13:21) and predicted Peter will deny knowing Him at all (John 13:38; Luke 22:34). This comes in the context of frequent references to His impending death (John 12:7, 23–24).”1 His words may sound like a pep talk to be more upbeat but in reality the term for “troubled” or “distressed” is more of “a call for courage.” Like Jacob and Joseph, who trusted in God’s promise yet to come we must trust Jesus when He says He will come again to take us to be with Him.

1 All quotes from BibleRef.com on John 14:1

THE GENESIS SAGA:

We have traveled a long way with Jacob, watching him from the time he was in his mother’s womb up to his dying breath in Egypt. We will now travel back with him to Canaan, where he will be buried with his father and his father before him, an important expression of his faith in the promise that God would one day make him into a great nation. We are given a front row seat to the days following his death and to the Egyptian’s way of mourning, including the embalming of his body which was typically a custom reserved for those of status, such as Joseph. Although in this case the embalming would have helped keep Jacob’s body from decaying on their long trip back to Canaan.

Following the days of mourning and burial the brothers began to think about the situation and played the ‘what if’ game – “What if Joseph bears a grudge and wants to repay us in full for all the harm we did to him?” Joseph once again assures them that he is content that what they meant for evil God meant for good and by it had preserved the life of many people. He tells them not to be afraid and consoles them — now this is love.

Joseph’s death is recorded in this same chapter. When he was 110 years old. Before he died, like his father, he trusted in the promise yet to come and was concerned about the final resting place of his bones and he made the “sons of Israel” promise to carry his bones up from Egypt to the land God would one day lead them to in fulfillment of His promise. (Note: Our reading from Exodus 13:19 is the fulfillment of his bones being taken up from there.)

Other Notable Observations:
  • Joseph had to request permission from Pharaoh and Pharaoh gladly allowed it
  • Joseph was not looking to ‘escape’ his life in Egypt
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

There are many different customs and various traditions when it comes to burials and funerals today. Embalming and cremation are both common choices now. Viewings and services are less and less a two-day event and are even veering toward celebrations of life rather than loud mourning and wailing. Regardless of how different these practices are from Jacob’s time the thing that hit me most in reading today’s passages is we do not have to worry about where our bones will be. Christ has given us His full assurance that He will come again and take us to be with Him.

Jesus encourages the people not to let death be a cause for fear or stress, but rather a call for courage. It’s a courage that comes from trusting in God, the Father and the Son – knowing God’s provision through the Son and the Son’s provision through His death and resurrection.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father God, thank You that we do not have to worry about where our bones are buried, or for that matter where the bones of Jesus are buried. Thank You for the work of Jesus on our behalf – who made a way for us to take Him with us everywhere we go and has gone before us to prepare a place where we will be forever with You – to which I say Hallelujah and Amen!

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTION:
  • Have you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior? If so, do you believe He is preparing a place for you?
  • How can you live in light of this marvelous promise?
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Living Dependent On God

WEEK 6, DAY 3 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 49:1-28; Psalm 139:1-6 and 16 (SOAP – Psalm 139:16)

Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb.
All the days ordained for me
were recorded in your scroll
before one of them came into existence.  Psalm 139:16  NLT
OBSERVATION:
Today’s Focus Passage:

I love knowing that God is all-knowing (omniscient), all-present (omnipresent), and all-powerful (omnipotent). While we might find ourselves wishing He didn’t see and know every thought, word, deed, or – thing left undone, especially those things that we know He would be less than pleased with – the Bible makes it very clear – nothing escapes Him! He knows when we sit down and get up. He knows our motives and is aware of every word, or as David says, “thoroughly aware”. While the reality of this may be a bit daunting at times, God’s all-knowing power is a blessing beyond our comprehension. It serves as both conviction and warning, but is equally a source of encouragement to know that He has seen us and known us since before we were born. He knows everything about us, everyday of our lives from beginning to end. This is the encouragement we need to live, as Joseph did, dependent on God instead of self or the world. There is something freeing about placing my trust in the One who knows everything and everything about me.

THE GENESIS SAGA:

As Jacob nears the end of his life he calls his sons together to share what he knows about the days ahead of them. His words are both a revelation of how their choices have affected their future and confirmation of which of the twelve will receive his greatest blessing. I think what I love most about the words he spoke to and about Joseph is that they were full of encouragement. Jacob had lived 147 years and was able to assure Joseph that he would succeed because his God, the God of his father, the Powerful One, the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, would help him. The Sovereign God would richly bless him. The blessings he would know would be greater than any tangible or desirable thing he could hope for.

Other Notable Observations:

  • Joseph’s line, through his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, would multiply greatly
APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

Clearly from David’s words in Psalm 139 and the example we have seen in Jacob and Joseph through this journey – we should live dependent on Godthe Powerful One, the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, the Sovereign God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. We would be wise to live as James taught – not as those who say, today I will do this or that – but If the Lord is willing, then we will live and do this or that James 4:14-15 As we have seen and said many times along the way, we should live by FAITH not by sight – faith not just in Jesus but in God’s omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent power.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, You have already plotted the course of my life, You know the beginning from the end. I praise You for this knowledge – it is comfort and peace and strength, as well as – much needed conviction. Help me to live in dependence on You, walking by faith and not by sight, and fully surrendered to Your all-knowing, all-wise, all powerful, and present will. To Your honor and eternal glory – Amen!

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • What is your reaction to hearing that God knew all of your days before one of them came to be?
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By Faith

WEEK 6, DAY 2 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 47:28-48:22; Isaiah 55:8-9; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 11:13 and 21 (SOAP – Proverbs 8:12-17)

13 These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth. ... 21 By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.  NLT
OBSERVATION:
Today’s Focus Verse(s): Hebrews 11:13 and 21

The author of Hebrews writes of those who not only lived by faith but “died in faith without ever receiving the things promised.” Consider Jacob, who was told that he would become a great nation, but at a time very near his death he still had not seen this come to pass. Yet, like his fathers before him – he still believes and prepares for death by passing the blessing on to the generations coming behind him. The author of Hebrews makes it clear that the faith of God’s people was always looking forward to what they could not see but chose to trust was coming. This is the faith we are meant to have, which is why the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians about walking by faith and not by sight.

For we walk by faith and not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7

THE GENESIS SAGA:

Jacob had lived in Egypt for seventeen years now and was 147 years old. Scripture says, “The time for Israel to die …” After securing Joseph’s promise to bury him – not in Egypt – but in his own burial place the time came when Jacob told Joseph that his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, would be like his own. Shortly after this, he pronounced a blessing on the boys. However, even though Joseph took great care to place the boys in a position that would have ensured Jacob’s blessing on the older – he looked up to find that for some reason Jacob had crossed his hands and had pronounced the blessing belonging to the oldest son, Manasseh, on Ephraim. Jacob let Joseph know it wasn’t a mistake that the younger would be greater, but assured him that the boys would both become great nations.

Other Notable Observations:

The other verses included into today’s journey point us to trusting and respecting that God is in complete and perfect control of all things.

APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

We are to walk, worship, and pray by FAITH, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)

We would do well to remember that TRUST > SIGHT

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, thank You for the saints who have gone before us. Help us to walk by faith – in Jesus’ Name! – Amen

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • In what area of your life is it easiest for you to trust God?
  • In what area of your life is it most difficult for you to trust God?
  • Why is it necessary to submit to God’s plans when they are different from yours?
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The Wisdom and Power of God

WEEK 6, DAY 1 OF CHOOSING GOD INSTEAD OF THE WORLD, A LOVE GOD GREATLY STUDY

Scripture Reading: Genesis 46:31-47:27 (SOAP – Proverbs 8:12-17)

By me kings reign,
and by me potentates decree righteousness;
16 by me princes rule,
as well as nobles and all righteous judges.
17 I will love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently will find me.  NLT
OBSERVATION:
Today’s Focus Verse(s): Proverbs 8:15-17

In case you’ve ever wondered who appoints kings and rulers of all sorts, God’s Word makes it crystal clear – it is unquestionably Him. Joseph is a prime example, a 17-year-old boy who was sold into slavery, wrongly accused and thrown into a dungeon, forgotten about, and yet somehow rose to be the second in command over all of Egypt.

  • It is also helpful to understand that wisdom is a capacity to make godly decisions based on knowledge, and that God is the true source of the wisdom referred to in this passage.
  • We see this wisdom in Joseph through the span of his time in Egypt, both in the way he handles the tragic situations of his life, as well as in the interpretation and advice concerning Pharaoh’s dream and the handling of the famine.

THE GENESIS SAGA:

Picking up where we left off, Joseph has just been reunited with his father and now begins to advise his family on the next steps, which will be appearing before Pharaoh and appealing to him for the family to settle in the land of Goshen. Pharaoh is pleased to settle Joseph’s family in the best region of the land, the land of Goshen. While the land of Canaan wasted away due to the famine Jacob and his household were well provided for because God, in His sovereign goodness, had placed Joseph in a position to provide enough food for them all.

 Israel [Jacob’s household] settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen, and they owned land there. They were fruitful and increased rapidly in number.

Genesis 47:27 NLT

Things do not go as well for the Canaanites and Egyptians who were forced by the severity of the famine to use their money to buy grain that Joseph had stockpiled for this purpose. When their money was gone they were forced to exchange their animals for grain from Joseph, and eventually they were so desperate that they gave their land and themselves, as slaves to Pharaoh, in exchange for food. As Joseph’s family enjoyed the blessings of his position under Pharaoh, Pharaoh enjoyed the blessing of Joseph’s management that resulted in his acquisition of all of the animals, the land (with the exception of the portion belonging to the priests), and the people. It should also be noted that while the cost of the famine had a great and lasting affect on the people of Egypt and Canaan, they were provided for and expressed thankfulness to Joseph for saving their lives and showing them favor by allowing them to still farm the land and eat from it.

Other Notable Observation(s):

When we read that “Israel settled in the land of Egypt” (27) , we must remember that this is referring to Jacob and his family; however, the name is also the identity of the nation that God has promised will one day come from Jacob.

APPLICATION: HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?

Whether we like, or appreciate, or agree with our ‘rulers’ – we must not forget that they are appointed by God –

The ones who seek Him and love Him will know His guidance.

Prayer: Response to God’s Word.

Father, thank You for Your sovereign control and wisdom. Help us to seek you and love You so that we will know Your guidance and be able to make godly decisions based on the knowledge we receive from You. True wisdom is from You, and James wrote that You give liberally to all who ask for it, may we not neglect this awesome privilege.

YOUR TURN:PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
  • Why is it important for God’s leaders to have wisdom?
  • How can you lead with wisdom today?
  • How can you also humble yourself and submit to the authorities God has placed in your life?
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