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You're in my prayers.
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Thank you for the honor of serving you in 2024, and Lord willing, I’ll have the honor of serving you even more in 2025!
Keep your eyes fixed on Him my friend!
Don't just take my word for it but do take His Word for it and may you be a Word filled follower as you abide in, read, study, and live out God's Word! By doing so, you will also be a Spirit led follower as you actively take God's Word and live of out!
May you enter the New Year, with a fresh new outlook, and filled with the same hope you have in Jesus.
Take time to read, study, and take to heart Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 2:12-13, Matthew 6:33, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 3:1-10, and 1 Peter 3:8-12 for starters.
Always remember that...
God is with you always!
God is for you & not against you!
God goes before you!
God is your provider & healer!
God always has your best in mind!
God is your refuge & strength!
God is your rock & fortress!
God loves you unconditionally!
May God richly bless you as you continue to seek, serve, and love Him with everything that is within you!
You're in my prayers and please keep me in yours. 🙏🏼
You're in my Prayers!
Your Brother, Servant, and Friend in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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The inn keeper in modern tradition often gets a bad rap because of the Biblical account that tends to get embellished a bit, where there was "no room in the inn".
We tend to stop right there and while this is partially true, the reality is that while there wasn't room for Mary and Joseph inside the actual Inn due to the massive amount of people who came to be a part of the census, the inn keeper made the last possible space available to them which was the manger. He did still make room for them.
That's an interesting distinction as from what we know from the Biblical accounts found in the Gospels, room was made for Joseph and Mary and it was in that lowly place Jesus was born!
Yes, did the King of Kings deserve better accommodations?...a resounding YES, but none-the-less He came and humbled Himself born in very humble place all for you and I.
Now here's the question for all of us, Do you and I make room for Jesus In our lives day to day? Or, do we reject Him keeping Him "at arms length" keeping yourself "too busy" either in your relationship with Him if you're a follower of Christ or ignore His Word and The Holy Spirit's guidance? Or, if you're not a follower of Christ, do you keep rejecting His free gift of salvation for you?
I pray that we make room for Him...reserve for Him the greatest space within our lives...like a "royal" or "presidential" suite so He can fully take up residency within us!
Take time to read, study, and take to heart Luke 2.
This Christmas and all the days of your life make room for Jesus as He deserves your all and not just a lowly portion or no portion at all. Prepare Him room, make room for Him every day!
Merry Christmas!
Have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate the birth of Christ!
Because He is The reason for the season, Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
-Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart
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Hello! It's Christmas time!
Let me be one of the first to wish you a very Merry and meaningful Christmas!
Did you know that incorporating Advent into your Christmas celebration can be a fantastic way to help focus your heart, worship, and celebration on the birth of Christ / His first coming?...which is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas in the first place!
Advent is a more traditional part of Christmas that is still observed by many as it can be a very meaningful part of your Christmas remembrance.
Meant to share this earlier with you but I have been under the weather for about a week and unfortunately didn't have the energy to post this on my website or send this via e-Mail to you.
I wanted to share a free resource with you that I created titled, "Celebrating Advent" which is a basic resource that will help guide you week by week through the basics of Advent leading you to Christmas day.
If you'd like to download your free gift copy in PDF format, please click on the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7
It's designed to be printed double sided and then folded in half to tuck inside your Bible.
Have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate the birth of Christ!
Because He is The reason for the season, Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
-Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart
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It's a great time and season to pause and focus on giving thanksgiving and gratitude to God for who He is, all He's done, and all He continues to bless us with!
To help us do just that, I've created a brand free new 30 Day Calendar of Thanksgiving & Gratitude for this month for you to download and keep electronically or to print out to be a guide this month.
Check out this brief message for more information regarding this free resource:
I hope you enjoy this resource and I pray you make time these next 30 days, (and all year through) to express thankfulness and gratitude to The Lord! 🙏🏼
I'm thankful and grateful to God for the honor of serving you!
You're in my prayers. 🙏🏼
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Have you ever stopped to consider who or what is the desire of your heart? And, where do you find your treasure in life?
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Please take a few moments to listen to this brief encouragement about this.
https://youtu.be/5JXmMmHdVlQ
Then, take time to read, study, and take to heart Psalm 37:3-6 and Matthew 6:19–21 for starters.
May you and I find our greatest treasure and the desire of our hearts in Him.
In Jesus mighty name I pray, Amen.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Worry and anxiety is something we all struggle with at times, but, what should you do with it?
Are you supposed to just deal with it? Try to shoulder it on your own? Or, is there a better way?
Please take a few moments to listen to this brief encouragement.
https://youtu.be/0Vue2XCtofc
Then, please take time to read, study, and take to heart Philippians 4:6-7 for starters.
You're in my prayers.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Let me ask you:
Do you trust the Lord and lean on Him and His understanding or do you trust in yourself and lean on your own understanding? Do you acknowledge Him in all your ways?
Please take a few moments to listen to this brief message.
https://youtu.be/TcYQCRU9__U
Take time to read, study, and take to heart Proverbs 3:1-10 for starters.
You're in my prayers.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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I want to encourage you today by sharing one of God's name descriptions which is, Jehovah Shalom, which means “The Lord is Peace” or “The Lord Is Our Peace.”
Please listen to this brief message and pass it on to encourage someone else:
Here are several scriptures to read, study, and take to heart for starters: James 1:22, Philippians 2:12-13, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:23-24, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalms 37 4, Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 7:21.
May you take time to seek The Lord about aligning your life around His priorities including His purpose, will, and plan!
Let's pray for one another in Jesus mighty name!
Your brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch
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The Hebrew word translated as "Amen" means "so be it" or "truly".
"Amen" is also found in the New Testament and has the same meaning in the original Greek language.
When we say Amen, we're agreeing with and trusting in God's purpose, will, and plan. We're putting our trust in His sovereignty and essentially saying, "So be it" or "So let it be", trusting God to hear our prayers and asking Him to grant our requests according to His will as we pray in faith and according to His will be done...not our own.
May we purpose to pray often and strive to Agree with God, Move with God, begin and end with God, and never doubt Him! May we really mean Amen, when we pray or in agreement to His Truths! When you say AMEN, may you agree with God, move with God, end with God, and may you never doubt God! 🙏🏼 🙌 And...all God's people said, AMEN! You're in my prayers. 🙏🏼
Your brother and servant in Christ,
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Are you seeking Him first? And, are His Kingdom priorities your our priorities?
Please listen to this brief encouragement and then please take time to read, study, and take to heart Matthew 6.
Let's pray for one another that we would put Him and seek Him First!
You're in my prayers.
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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A Shepherd’s Heart is a non-denominational discipleship and encouragement ministry founded by Randolph Koch.
Our Mission:
This ministry exists and our mission is to come alongside the church with the goal to encourage God’s people to grow in maturity in Christ as they live life on purpose for His kingdom and glory. (Read: Colossians 1:28-29, Matthew 28:16-20. John 15:4-5, John 8:31-32)
And, as part of The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), this includes pointing people to Him that have not experienced His love, forgiveness, and salvation yet.
We strive to create biblical and practical resources such as: written, audio, and video resource creation including articles, blog posts, devotionals, web, tools, and social media communications. Currently have 5 YouVersion Bible app specific devotionals published in the app and website (hope to publish more soon).
We serve the body of Christ including but limited to discipleship, pastoral care, prayer, Biblical council, teaching, preaching and have a huge heart to serve and build up shepherds who are on pastoral staff.
Thank you for the honor of serving you!
You are in my prayers. Please pray for me as well.
This is a great day to remind ourselves to never take our freedom for granted! Freedom came at a great price! I'm Thankful to all who laid the groundwork for the USA to become a nation.
No matter how many in the USA complain about their nation, the USA still affords them many freedoms that many people don't have in other countries. If you live in the USA, let's stop for a moment and give thanks and celebrate what is still a great nation! Let's not take our freedoms for granted!
Also, no matter where you live, If you are in Christ, don't ever take your freedom in Christ for granted either!
Your freedom came at a great price as Jesus sacrificed it all so you can have salvation and freedom from the bondage and wages of sin!
Freedom in Christ doesn't have to be renewed each day because he paid for your freedom in full, but, we definitely need to daily walk in the new life He's given us and again never take His sacrifice for granted!
God has truly shed His grace upon us! Let's praise His mighty name for His love, goodness, mercy and grace!
2 Corinthians 3:17 - Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Again, Happy Independence Day - The 4th of July my friends!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Then Read, Study and Take to heart Lamentations 3:22-23 for starters.
Be lifted up. 🙏🏼 🙌
You're in my prayers.
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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I always want to encourage you to be a biblical Christian and this includes having a clear understanding of God's relationship with and covenant with Israel.
Today I want to briefly address the question, "Does God Still Have A Covenant Relationship With Israel?"
Please listen to this message and then read and study Genesis 12, 15, and 17.
May you strive to be a biblical Christian which includes standing with Israel, rejecting antisemitism, and rejecting biblical illiteracy.
Please join me in praying for Israel.
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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You're in my prayers.
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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And then, let me encourage you to reacquaint yourself with God's everlasting covenant with Israel that began with Abraham, known as the Abrahamic covenant which you can read and study in Genesis 12, 15, and 17.
Please remember God's instruction to everyone in Genesis 12:3 where He says, "I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Is Israel perfect, no, no nation is, but, We are to stand with Israel based on God's Word and His everlasting covenant with them.
Please remember this and make sure to not buy into replacement Theology or any other false teaching.
Please join me in standing with and praying for Israel.
I'm praying for you. God bless you!
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph KochConnect with A Shepherd's Heart: https://linktr.ee/ashepherdsheart (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Website, YouVersion, Telegram, and More)
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