LIGHT OF THE WORLD PT 1

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. I Sameul 17

When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with timbrels and lyres. 7 As they danced, they sang: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 8 Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?” 9 And from that time on Saul kept a close eye on David. I Samuel 18

Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted.16 Ishbi-benob was a descendant of the giants his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds, and he was armed with a new sword. He had cornered David and was about to kill him. 17 But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue and killed the Philistine.Then David’s men declared, “You are not going out to battle with us again! Why risk snuffing out the light of Israel?” II Samuel 21:15

When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Syrians. 10 The rest of his men he put in the charge of Abishai his brother, and he arrayed them against the Ammonites. 11 And he said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come and help you. 12 Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what seems good to him.” 13 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him. 14 And when the Ammonites saw that the Syrians fled, they likewise fled before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem. II Sameul 10

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up... Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:10, 12)

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. Genesis 2:18

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

Therefore encourage one another with these words. I Thessalonians 4:18

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13

Forgive one another

Admonish one another

Compassionate to one another,

Encourage one another 

Serve one another

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34

Love one Another 11 times 8 by John, Romans 13,  I Peter 1, 3

II Cor 13:11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

I Thes 4:18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

I Thes 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,

Heb 3:13    But encourage one another daily,

God is love. This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. 10 And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.… I John 4

31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah,the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30-31

In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1

Jesus is Light and Life that overcomes the dark. There is always a reason to believe.

There’s a God who loves you. There’s a God who hears your prayers