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POV: Nadal's Grunt : Rejoicing in trials : Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces ]endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.| Federer's adjustment footstep sound: Adjusting our desires to reverberate with the will of God: Luke 22:42 -saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.”|Song Papaouttae: Always seeking Him above where we belong in all endeavours: Colossians 3:1 - herefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.| "What is love" song: God IS love and His love ONLY Heals: 1 John 4:8-The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. and Isaiah 53:5b:....And by His wounds we are healed.|Serbian Song: Be faithful to God and to the country : Matthew 22:21- They *said to Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He *said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”|Roland Garros song: Glorify God wherever we are placed: 1 Corinthians 10:31-Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.


All glory and credit belongs to the Lord alone: 1) Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.: 1 Corinthians 10:31| 2) I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.: Philippians 4:13|3) .....whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.: 1 Peter 4:11b


Timeline: 1:20-1:45| 1) Victory belongs to the Lord:Proverbs 21:31-The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But the victory belongs to the Lord.|2) Fight the good fight of faith: 1 Timothy 6:12-Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.|3) Fearless walk: Psalm 3:6- I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around| 4) Reward comes from the Lord, that which is eternal , just and irrevocable: Matthew 25:23- His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter the joy of your master.’


indeed every game in Tennis begins with a score of "love all" 🎾: POV1: Jannik Sinner: Jesus |POV2: Zverev: rebellious towards Jesus and His calling| Relevant verses:1) Matthew 5:44-But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,|2) Romans 12:20-21-“But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.|3)Romans 5:8-But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us|4) 1 Thessalonians 5:11-“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”


POV1: Player who loses the point: All lost mankind as sinners. |POV2: The player who wins the point: Lord Jesus Christ|POV3: Rally of shots: Vain efforts of mankind to oppose the grace of God through their own works...|POV4: Appreciation of the final winning shot: Finally accepting the grace of God available in Christ Jesus that alone saves our soul!| Relevant verses:1) Romans 3:23:for all [s]have sinned and fall short of the glory of God| 2) Romans 5:8-But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.|3) 1 Samuel 15:23-For rebellion is as the sin of divination, And insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He has also rejected you from being king.” |


NO Jesus NO Peace with God and hence with other souls in reality| POV1: Clay Court: ground of dispute between Jews(Law) and Gentiles (no God)|POV2: Wimbledon ground: Ground of Reconciliation through Christ our Saviour:HE broke the barrier between them not by way of Law but through Hid grace demonstrated by His work on the cross perfectly and fully| POV3: Dance: Extending or seeking forgiveness towards those whom we have hurt or who have hurt us JUST AS Christ has forgiven us| Relevant Verses:1) Romans 12:18-If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people.|2)Matthew 5:23-24:23 Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.|Matthew 5:44-45:But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may prove yourselves to be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. |Ephesians 4:31-32-All bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.|1 Peter 2:1-2-Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 and like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,| Ephesians 2:14- 15-14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the hostility, which is the Law composed of commandments expressed in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two one new person, in this way establishing peace;


POV1:" Djokernole": Each Sign is the Word of God| POV2: Zheng: Sheep of the Shepherd|1 Corinthians 14:33: for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace.|Psalm 119:105: Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.| John 10:27 - My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me| 1 Corinthians 2:14 -But a natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned|1 John 2:27 - And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him remains in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you remain in Him.|


POV1: The Rooftop: The everlasting rock- stay on the higher ground ✝️: Psalm 40:1-3:".......He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God...."; Readiness to meet the Lord: Matthew 24:17-Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house.| POV2: Match: Spiritual attitude even in challenges (covid in this case as a small one):1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus|POV3: Federer: The Risen King, coming of Lord Jesus Christ: Matthew 24:42-Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.|POV4: The girls: Children of God awaiting His coming: Colossians 3:1:Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.|POV5: Pasta: The bread of life: John 6:35- Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty.; Matthew 4:4:But He answered and said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’”: POV 6: Dining with Federer: Fellowship with Christ: Revelation 3:20:Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.


Retirement =. Journey of being away from home (that is whilst in the flesh) till we are at home with Christ (John 14:1-6)|We are His faithful servants (besides his children, saint and soldier)-Matthew 25:21-His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter the joy of your master.’|Game of Tennis: Purpose of life which is to magnify the Lord:1 Corinthians 10:31-Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.|Family and Friends: Family of God:Matthew 12:48-50:For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven by believing in Me, and following Me] is My brother and sister and mother.”|Coach/Instructor: Lord Jesus Christ through the gift of the Holy Spirit:1 John 2:27-And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him remains in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you remain in Him.,Matthew 23:8- But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. |Father: Heavenly Father: 1 John 3:1-3:See how great a love the Father has given us, that we would be called children of God; and in fact we are. For this reason the world does not know us: because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. 3 And everyone who has this hope set on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.|Challenges: trials that establish us more in Him:James 1:2-3:Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.|Achievement and success in life: allowing the Lord to use us through His grace and strength to save souls:Psalm 34:8-Taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!|Cheering crowd: Scene in heaven when God rejoices with the angels and believers when a soul is saved on the earth: Luke 15:7-Jesus continued, “In the same way, there will be a glorious celebration in heaven over the rescue of one lost sinner who repents, comes back home, and returns to the fold—more so than for all the righteous people who never strayed away.|GUARDIAN - Lord Jesus Christ - the only true and living Shepherd of every soul:1 Peter 2:25-For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.


Rolex: ✝️ The Unchangeable and Eternal|Tennis: Life on earth in Him|"Serve without restraint"-Galatians 6:8-9:Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up|"Respond with Authority" -1 Corinthians 15:58-Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.|"Recognise the adversary"-1 Peter 5:8-Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.|"Adversary within you"-Galatians 5:16- But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.|"Resist"-1 Peter 5:9-So resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brothers and sisters who are in the world.|"Recover"- Jeremiah 17:14-Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.|"Resume"-Isaiah 40:31-But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.|"Re-define the lines"-Psalm 16:6-The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.|"Re-invent your game"-2 Peter 3:18-but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.|"Ground after ground" -Psalm 40:2-He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand|"Game after game" - James 1:2-4-Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.|"True value of Victory" - Victory belongs to Lord Jesus Christ.He has finished it: John 19:30- So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. ("Tetelestai!"), Colossians 1:19-20-For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.


with the Lord✝️: |PS: The work for our redemption is finished on the cross (John 6:28-29). All works in our own strength to get to heaven are dead works and vanity (John 14:6).: Spiritual walk with the Lord begins ONLY after reconciling with the Lord through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ:POV1:Tennis ground and gym: heavenly ground in Spirit|POV 2: Coach: Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit given to us. There is NO other Instructor (1 John 2:27|Matthew 23:10)|POV 3: Tennis Player: Child of God (John 1:9-14-qualified through faith)|POV 4: Tennis Matches: Spiritual walk with the Lord|POV 5: Bodily disciplining: Spiritual Disciplining (1 Timothy 4:7-8)|7 spiritual exercises to strengthen and tone spiritual muscles are: 1. Offering of thanksgiving to the Lord. 2.Adoration of our Savior 3. Confession of hidden faults that Holy Spirit reveals to us. 4. Bible reading and meditation on His Word.5. Praying for others. 6. Praying for self. 7.Fellowship with other believers| Manifestation of His life thereafter enables us to abide in His love, be fruitful for His glory, discern and resist worldly temptations, fleshly weaknesses and Satan's schemes through prayer and supplication, walk more in His righteousness,His holiness, His wisdom. Rejoicing in Him always....| If we don't love the coach, the game of tennis and are not willing to enter the tennis court, we cannot enjoy the practice sessions in our own strength and on perishable ground of clay...


is right is a blessing: TIMELINE: 1:10 onwards...:POVs: My fav. Jokernole- wounded animal on court (Soldier of Christ Jesus)|Tennis: Field of God|Tennis players - children of God to play their best game to please the Lord|1 Peter 3:17-18-For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.|Romans 8:18- For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.|(Don't miss the endearing smile of Novak's son at 1:12 . It's adorable😊)


has won on our behalf (All the imperfect ones, all mankind: Romans 3:23) the match between our Spirit (that He has anointed us with after believing in Him) and our flesh: On the cross, He won for us, all those who believe and receive Him through faith can be partakers of His Victory and claim as our very own! and be reconciled to the Lord through Him : After reconciliation, the journey is just ongoing match of our flesh against His Spirit: Each worldly distraction, each sin and each scheme of satan is overcome only by the power of His Holy Spirit. It is impossible in our own strength. The mercy and kindness of the Lord sustains us, preserves us and establishes us more and more in Him: Galatians 5:16:But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.|Hebrews 3:13-15:But encourage one another every day, as long as it is still called “today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have become partakers of Christ if we keep the beginning of our commitment firm until the end, 15 while it is said, “Today if you hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts, as when they provoked Me.”|John 16:33-These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world|1 John 4:4-You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.|2 Corinthians 6:2-or He says, “At a favorable time I listened to you, And on a day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is “a favorable time,” behold, now is “a day of salvation”|2 Peter 3:9-The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.


"Finding Joy in suffering": Suffering that the Lord allows or suffering for His Name's sake : Our Lord gives us the grace to rejoice in Him always .... the joy that is irrevocable: James 1:2-4:Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.|Romans 5:3-5:And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.|1 Timothy 6:12-Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.|2 Corinthians 6:10-as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.|1 Thessalonians 5:16-Rejoice always,|


POV1: ASMR (relaxing and mental wellbeing.sound is always pleasing to the ears) = Voice of God(for spiritual wellbeing-center of all else)|POV 2- French = common "language" of the Lord understood by the Holy Spirit by players (children of God) from all around the world |POV 3: Tennis =. faith in love and mercy of Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and personal Saviour|John 10:27-28-My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.|1 Samuel 3:7-10-Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 8 A third time the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.|Revelation 2:7-He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God|Isaiah 6:9-10-And He said, “Go, and tell this people: ‘Keep on listening, but do not understand; And keep on looking, but do not gain knowledge.’ 10 Make the hearts of this people [a]insensitive, Their ears [b]dull, And their eyes [c]blind, So that they will not see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their hearts, And return and be healed.”


POV 1: Block volleys- Shield of Faith|POV 2: Baseline forehand winner - Sword of the Spirit, that is the Word of God 😊|Ephesians 6:16-17- in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.


practice (contending or conversing with the Lord with our own reasonings to reconcile with Him) - Outcome- no matter how great the player is, the Wall always wins as His Word says "Victory belongs to the Lord". Lesson: When we give up and surrender with our efforts, He offers us His gracious Gift in His Son Jesus Christ for our salvation and set us free, give us peace and Light that is in Him alone: Isaiah 1:18-Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.|1 Corinthians 3:19-For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written: “He is the one who catches the wise by their craftiness”;|2 Corinthians 10:5-We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,|2 Corinthians 4:4-in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they will not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.|Eccelesiastes 12:!2-But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive study is]wearying to the body.|Titus 2:11-12-For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age,


pros and amateurs - children of God with identical privilege and inheritance from above|Court- holy ground of God to spend time worshipping the Lord together|Purpose and agenda of fellowship - rejoice in the Lord always. conclusion: Time spent with the Lord is never wasted. Only time that is "fruitful"|1 Corinthians 10:30-Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.|Psalm 84:10-For a day in Your courtyards is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God Than live in the tents of wickedness.|1 Thessalonians 5:16-18-Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.|Doing nothing is the presence of the Lord is Everything as long as we behold Him: Psalm 16:11-You will make known to me the way of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.


... letting the Lord restore us. 1. Success = Being refined 2. Win = overcoming sin and/or glorifying God and/or doing His will 3. Determination = Strength provided by the power of His Holy Spirit | Isaiah 48:10-11: See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. 11 For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this. How can I let myself be defamed? I will not yield my glory to another.|Philippians 4:13:I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.| 2 Timothy 1:6-7:For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.


POV: Defeating 4 back to back match points(Keeping the faith ,standing on His Word and holding the anchor of our soul ✝️): Time of play:2:06 onwards in the VDO: 1 Peter 1:7-9: so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.|1 Samuel 17:47:All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands|Proverbs 21:31:The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.|Ephesians 6:13:Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.


Lord Jesus (Djokernole!) and Children of God (the 3 boys!)-by far my absolute fav. song video: Psalm 139:23-24:Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.|1 John 1:7-10:But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[a] sin. 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.|2 Timothy 2:13:if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.|1 Timothy 2:3-6:This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.


allows His disciplining in my life,He reveals His deeper love,His deepest care, His greater purpose and more of His glory. Always: Romans 1:16:For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written: “But the righteous one will live by faith.”|James 1:2-4:Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.|2 Corinthians 4:17-18:Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine. We don't look for things that can be seen but for things that can't be seen. Things that can be seen are only temporary.|Hebrews 12:6-11:For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, And He scourges every son whom He receives.” 7It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? 10For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. 11All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.|Romans 5:3-8:And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us|Revelation 3:15-16:I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. 16* So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.: Let us move from lukewarm(swimming shallow) to hot (diving in Him deep) while we can


people pleasing life:): Acts 5:29:But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men"|1 Thessalonians 2:3-4:For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.|Galatians 1:10:For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.(p.s.: So if Federer is the real G.O.A.T, let us be the real sheep of our Shepherd:)🐑)


Analogy here: Racquet to Word of God: Same Racquet accessible to ALL yet performance depends on "skill quality and power" (receptivity enabled through faith, submissiveness, humility and obedience. Mercy and Grace of God does the real work!):: Matthew 13:13-23::13 This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. 15 For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. 18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”|Romans 1:16-18:For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”|1 Corinthians 1:18:For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.|Colossians 1:29:For this purpose I also labor, striving according to His power which works mightily within me.|Hebrews 5:13-14:Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.(Analogy of the metallic piece that represents the "solid" food)


Speaking the Truth in love: 2 Timothy 2:23-26:A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people's hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil's trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.|2 Timothy 3:8-9:Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. 9 But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone.|2 Peter 3:9:The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.|Romans 8:31-32:What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be 1 against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but rgave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things|1 Peter 3:14-15:But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”15 But in your heart revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect|Matthew 5:43-45:You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. ' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.|Jude 1:22-23:And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.|


God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6): Proverbs 24:17-18: Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.|Philippians 2:3:Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves|Romans 15:2:We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.|Proverbs 27:2:Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips|Philippians 2:14:Do all things without complaining or arguments|Philippians 2:4:do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.|Proverbs 11:1-3:A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them.|Romans 12:18:If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people.


game play (yet within the right boundaries): 2 Timothy 2:5:Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.|1 Corinthians 9:24-27:Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way as not to run aimlessly; I box in such a way, as to avoid hitting air; 27 but I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.|Matthew 11:29-30: Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”|Amos 3:3:Do two men walk together unless they have made an appointment?|Deuteronomy 22:9-10:Do not plant two kinds of seed in your vineyard; if you do, not only the crops you plant but also the fruit of the vineyard will be defiled.|


Peace,Faith,Hope and Love: 🤍: Romans 12:18: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.|1 Corinthians 13:13: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love|2 Timothy 2:22-26:Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. 24 The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, skillful in teaching, patient when wronged, 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.|2 Peter 3:9:The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.|1 Peter 3:15-16:But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.


"very Swiss, very neutral(impartial love of God through Christ), very relaxed(His patience)" on the outside...endures forever: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. 5 It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, 6 it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.|1 Chronicles 16:34:Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.


(By act of faith and no intellect or personal virtues) of Steve Smith of Djokernole’s “service”. The “ball” here being the incomprehensible “love” and the Gift of God for our soul:we love God because He first loves/d us:1 John 4:19:We love because he first loved us.|Matthew 20:28:just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”|John 3:16:For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.|2 Peter 3:9:The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.|2 Corinthians 9:15:Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift! |Ephesians 2:8-9:For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.


Counterfeit children of God/of Light: 1 Corinthians 12:3:Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.|1 John 5:12:Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life|Ephesians 4:5-6:There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all.|2 Timothy 2:19:Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."|John 10:27:My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.|1 John 2:27:But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.|Galatians 4:6-7:Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.|John 3:3:Jesus responded and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless someone is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”|John 3:6-7: That which has been born of the flesh is flesh, and that which has been born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’|1 Corinthians 1:30-31:But it is due to Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 31 so that, just as it is written: “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”|Matthew 25:31-33:All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left” |Matthew 13:30:Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather up the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them up; but gather the wheat into my barn.”’....On a lighter note, cheers to the talented impressionist of Roger,Rafa,Novak and Andy!IYKYK :)


and not by sight, rejoice in the Lord always!: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8:Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.|2 Corinthians 5:7:For we live by faith, not by sight.|Philippians 4:4:Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.


drawing strength from Christ Himself, who has already won the battle on our behalf (Proverbs 21:31:The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.|Galatians 5:17:For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want|Philippians 4:13:I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.|Joshua 1:9:Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.|Hebrews 10:38-39:And, “But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.|Romans 5:3-5:Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.|1 John 4:4:Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.


faith in Lord Jesus Christ, our only Redeemer, only Saviour, Lord and Shepherd: Humility before Grace of God:James 4:6:But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.| Confessing Weakness before appropriating His strength: 2 Corinthians 12:9:My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. and 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 |Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven: Matthew 20:26-28:It is not this way among you, but whoever wants to become prominent among you shall be your servant, 27 and whoever desires to be first among you shall be your slave; 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”|Disposition of our hunger before allowing Him to satisfy us:Matthew 5:6:Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.|Receiving His Holy Spirit before allowing Him to begin to grow in us: 1 John 4:13:This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.|"Working hard" in the spiritual realm:Proverbs 3:5-6:Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.


1 Thessalonians 5:17:pray without ceasing|Ephesians 5:16-17:Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise but understanding what the will of the Lord is|2 Timothy 4:2:Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season;


1 Corinthians 15:10:But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.|2 Timothy 2:5:Also if anyone 13competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.|Isaiah 41:10:Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.|John 15:5:......or apart from Me you can do nothing.|Philippians 4:13:I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.|Joshua 1:9:Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.|Isaiah 40:30-31:Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.


Ephesians 4:26-27:Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil|Matthew 21:12-13:Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.“It is written,” he said to them, “’My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”|


Jesus Christ in Whom we are empowered daily to live in Him more and more by His grace: Philippians 3:20: For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;|1 Peter 2:9:But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;IJohn 1:12-13:But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name, 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of a man, but of God.|Ephesians 1:13: In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of the promise,|Matthew 18:9:If your eye causes you to stumble and sin, pluck it out and throw it away from you [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]; it is better for you to enter life with only one eye, than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fiery hell.


the Lord to get us rid of our spiritual weaknesses.We become most still when we strive in prayer to our Lord, our High Priest and the One Who intercedes for us and also delivers us: James 4:7:Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.|Psalm 91:9-10:For you have made the Lord, my refuge, The Most High, your dwelling place. 10 No evil will happen to you, Nor will any plague come near your tent.|Psalm 32:7:You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.|Matthew 6:13:And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’|Psalm 34:7:The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them


Philippians 2:3-8: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, as He already existed in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond-servant and being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross.|Matthew 5:43-48: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may prove yourselves to be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors, do they not do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Even the Gentiles, do they not do the same? 48 Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.|1 Thessalonians 5:11:Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing


Blessed are the peacemakers...(Matthew 5:9|2 Peter 3:9.)The Two Foundations: Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of Mine, and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and its collapse was great.”


Permanent living stone in the house of God of which Christ is the Chief Cornerstone: 1 Peter 2:5-8: you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For this is contained in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a choice stone, a precious cornerstone, And the one who believes in Him will not be put to shame.7 This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for unbelievers, “A stone which the builders rejected, This became the chief cornerstone,” 8 and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense”; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this they were also appointed.|Luke 14:28-30:Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, 'This person began to build and wasn't able to finish.


Romans 8:31:What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?|Psalm 18:2:The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold|Hebrews 10:36: For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised|(Murray ends up winning the match after first two sets down by the way:)


1 Timothy 6:12:Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses|Hebrews 10:38-39:But My righteous one will live by faith; And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not among those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith for the safekeeping of the soul.|Colossians 1:21-23:And although you were previously alienated and hostile in attitude, engaged in evil deeds, 22 yet He has now reconciled you in His body of flesh through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.


and hope in having overcome the world: Philippians 3:14:I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.|John 16:33:These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world|You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.|1 John 3:1:See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him|There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.|Ephesians 4:5-6:one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.


the body of Christ(Head of the body) bestowed by spiritual gifts to serve one another in love: Ephesians 4:15-17: but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.|1 Corinthians 12:4-7: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.|


rejoicing in trials: James 1:2-4:Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.|Romans 2b-5:and we celebrate in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.|1 Peter 1:6-7:In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ


will of God:)| Proverbs 19:21:Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.|Proverbs 16:9:The mind of a person plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.


so I can dine with Him, dine Him(John 6:35): Philippians 2:8-10:And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death ]on a cross. 9 For this reason also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth|Revelation 3:20:Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me


Matthew 22:34-36:And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the great and foremost commandment. 39 The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 Upon these two commandments hang the whole Law and the Prophets.”|But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”


All One in Christ Jesus: Hebrews 10:24: and let’s consider how to encourage one another in love and good deeds, 25 not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.


and above bodily discipline: 1 Timothy 4:8:for bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.|2 Timothy 2:3-5:No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him. 5 And if someone likewise competes as an athlete, he is not crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules.


the Lord is in it : (1 Kings 17:8-16|John 6:9-13|Matthew 17:20-21)