'Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. 6 Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. 7 But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. 8 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel:'
And later, in verse 11, we read...
'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[b] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
This verse 11 has often been taken out of context, but there is an application of principle worth bearing to any child of God, especially to we are His church in Christ. God's church will endure persecution in this world, but...we are to serve and see to the welfare by administering the gospel into every place and in every time in which we live. We are not to roll up or to hide, but rather - we are to thrive. We are to accomplish the plans of God. And, we are blessed to be a part of this wonderful work and journey.
So check out his video, which is as an encouragement today in doing so.
Blessings,
Pastor Sam
Eph. 3: 20-21
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