“ALL OR NOTHING!” Last nite during service, the topic of All or Nothing was brought up. And it bless my soul to the core. All or Nothing is an effort! John 6:15; When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. Why it’s All or nothing, the effort of giving all of yourself. Being made a king by man, would have dampen his effort in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 9:24; Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. This causes for an all out effort. 2 Corinthians 4:7; But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. v11; For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. “ALL OR NOTHING!” Isaiah An Effort; Matthew 14:22; And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. An effort with constraints; 1 Corinthians 9:27; But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. Matthew 14:24; But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. This effort is always tried; 1 Peter 4:12; Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trail which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: v13; But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. “ALL OR NOTHING!” It’s An Effort; Matthew 14:25; And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. v26; And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. It’s nothing to be afraid of, don’t scare yourself. There is nothing to fear in this effort. 2 Timothy 1:7; For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Matthew 14:27; But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. This is the unknown that your being wants you to fear. Matthew 7:14; Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. This is why the effort has to be all or nothing. “ALL OR NOTHING!” Matthew 14:28; And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. When effort comes from the heart. 1 John 4:18; There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. “ALL OR NOTHING!” Matthew 14:29; And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. v30; But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. This effort is a confident builder. Proverbs 4:23; Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Philippians 1:6; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. “ALL OR NOTHING!” Matthew 14:31; And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? This effort has to be a knowing by you. Romans 14:22; Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. “All OR NOTHING!” Matthew 14:32; And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Effort brings accomplishments. Philippians 4:13; I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. “ALL OR NOTHING!” Teaching! Overseer/Apostle