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Mark 1:14
"Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,"

Last week we focused or study on GIVING. Understanding that GOD has given us everything so we can in turn give to others ourselves. Our gifts are like seeds sown in the field; in due time there will be a BOUNTIFUL harvest!

Yesterday we read from the book of Malachi where we read rare words of GOD challenging His people; "PROVE ME NOW..." God pledges if you will give 10% He will supply all your needs. As the church we frequently talk about this in terms of our finances. But, it's not only your money, it's also your time, your energy and your talents. It's just 10%. Can you do it? 

10% of your time is 2 hours and 40 minutes every day.  Or, 16, almost 17 hours every week. Are you spending that much time studying GOD'S word, praising and worshiping GOD? It's like a part time job focusing on our Lord and Savior. For some their entire lives are focused on GOD. And, that is the right thing to do. 

This week we are learning about time and allocating some of it to Jesus. We turn to the Gospel of Mark, chapter one, verse fourteen. This Gospel was written by Mark based on the first hand account from the Apostle Peter. They waste no TIME getting the narrative going; "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God," Time marches on, situations change and needs change. It's always TIME for "the gospel of the kingdom of God,"
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