Staying Present in the PresencePart 14

Luke 6:20-23 (NIV)20 Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed

are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who

weep now, for you will laugh.

Luke 6:20-23 (NIV)22 Blessed are you when men hate you, when

they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

23 "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For

that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV)10 Blessed are those who are persecuted

because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of

me.

Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV)12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they

persecuted the prophets who were before you.

1. Embracing the Mission (5 - 2 - 1).

2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV)21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for

us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Righteousness - being right with God.

2. Remember the source.

Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)12 For our struggle is not against flesh and

blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil

in the heavenly realms.

3. Be proactive not reactive.

Romans 12:21 (NIV)21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome

evil with good.

Matthew 5:44 (NIV)44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray

for those who persecute you,

4. What is the payoff?

Luke 6:23 (NIV)23 "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy,

because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

Romans 8:17 (NIV)17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--

heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order

that we may also share in his glory.

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FL 33043

Now meeting in Big Pine Key & Ocala

For information, times of services and locations, please

visit our website at www.keysvineyard.com

or call 305-872-3404

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