Jesus shows us how to grow the kingdom of God.

Joh 21:5 Jesus asked them, “Children, you don’t have any fish, do you?”They answered him, “No.”
Joh 21:6 He told them, “Throw the net on the right hand side of the boat, and you’ll catch some.” So they threw it out and were unable to haul it in because it was so full of fish.
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God judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.

Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow, as it judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.
Heb 13:9 Stop being carried away by all kinds of unusual teachings, for it is good that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by food laws that have never helped those who follow them.

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Lord of heaven and earth

Mat 11:25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants.
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Mat 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
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Christ sent me to be a preacher of the good news

1Co 1:17 For Christ sent me, not to give baptism, but to be a preacher of the good news: not with wise words, for fear that the cross of Christ might be made of no value.

I am thankful because now no one can say that you were baptized in my name.
Christ did not give me the work of baptizing people. He gave me the work of telling the Good News. But he sent me to tell the Good News without using clever speech, which would take away the power that is in the cross of Christ.
The teaching about the cross seems foolish to those who are lost. But to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will confuse the understanding of the intelligent.”
So what does this say about the philosopher, the law expert, or anyone in this world who is skilled in making clever arguments? God has made the wisdom of the world look foolish.
This is what God in his wisdom decided: Since the world did not find him through its own wisdom, he used the message that sounds foolish to save those who believe it.
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1)1Co 1:17 Pues Cristo no me envió a bautizar, sino a predicar el evangelio (anunciar las buenas nuevas), no con palabras elocuentes, para que no se haga vana la cruz de Cristo. NBLH 2)1Co 1:17 Ce n’est pas pour baptiser que Christ m’a envoyé, c’est pour annoncer l’Évangile, et cela sans la sagesse du langage, afin que la croix de Christ ne soit pas rendue vaine. FLS 3)1Co 1:17 Want Christus heeft mij niet gezonden, om te dopen, maar om het Evangelie te verkondigen; niet met wijsheid van woorden, opdat het kruis van Christus niet verijdeld worde. DSV

References
11Co 1:17 Pues Cristo no me envió a bautizar, sino a predicar el evangelio (anunciar las buenas nuevas), no con palabras elocuentes, para que no se haga vana la cruz de Cristo. NBLH
21Co 1:17 Ce n’est pas pour baptiser que Christ m’a envoyé, c’est pour annoncer l’Évangile, et cela sans la sagesse du langage, afin que la croix de Christ ne soit pas rendue vaine. FLS
31Co 1:17 Want Christus heeft mij niet gezonden, om te dopen, maar om het Evangelie te verkondigen; niet met wijsheid van woorden, opdat het kruis van Christus niet verijdeld worde. DSV

Servants of God

Isa 61:6 But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.
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1)Isa 61:6 Y ustedes serán llamados sacerdotes del SEÑOR; Ministros de nuestro Dios se les llamará. Comerán las riquezas de las naciones, Y en su gloria se jactarán. NBLH 2)Isa 61:6 Mais vous, on vous appellera sacrificateurs de l’Éternel, On vous nommera serviteurs de notre Dieu; Vous mangerez les richesses des nations, Et vous vous glorifierez de leur gloire. FLS 3)Isa 61:6 Doch gijlieden zult priesters des HEEREN heten, men zal u dienaren onzes Gods noemen; gij zult het vermogen der heidenen eten, en in hun heerlijkheid zult gij u roemen. DSV

We are called, ‘The LORD’S Priests,’ ‘The Servants of our God.‘ We are proud of all the Lord has given us from all the nations on earth.
People talk(ed) badly about us and said bad things to us. We were shamed much more than any other people. So in the land the Lord gave us we get multiple times more than other people. We have the joy that never ends.
That’s because the LORD loves justice. He hates stealing and everything that is wrong. So He gives everyone what they deserve. He makes an everlasting agreement with all who love him.
Our descendants are known throughout the earth, and everyone knows our children. When you see them you will know that the LORD has blessed us.

Heavenly Father, We Who You Have Chosen To Serve You,
We Thank You And Praise You For Your Choice Of Love.
We Can’t Stop Telling Everyone Of All The Blessings You Have Poured Out Over Us From All Parts Of The World.
While They Are Talking, We Are Doing Your Work.
While They Are Talking, You Are Blessing Us Even More.
While They Are Talking, You Are Increasing Us Even More.
We Thank You For Filling Us With Your Joy That Gives Us The Strength To Put All Obstacles Under Our Feet.
I Thank You For Your Judgment, That Is So Different From The Judgment Of Man.
You Are Just! Hallelujah!
We Thank You For All The Fruit You Have Blessed Us With.
Father God, You Are So Wonderful!
Every Time I Look At All The Fruit You Gave Me, I Know How Much You Blessed Me!
So Father God, Thank You For Covering Me.
Thank You For Showing Me In Great Detail How You Want Me To Serve You.
Thank You For Your Anointing, Your Favor And All Your Blessings.
Thank You For Shining The Joy Of Our Lord Jesus Through Me.
Father, Let The Holy Spirit Increase Everywhere.
In Jesus Name. Amen.

References
1Isa 61:6 Y ustedes serán llamados sacerdotes del SEÑOR; Ministros de nuestro Dios se les llamará. Comerán las riquezas de las naciones, Y en su gloria se jactarán. NBLH
2Isa 61:6 Mais vous, on vous appellera sacrificateurs de l’Éternel, On vous nommera serviteurs de notre Dieu; Vous mangerez les richesses des nations, Et vous vous glorifierez de leur gloire. FLS
3Isa 61:6 Doch gijlieden zult priesters des HEEREN heten, men zal u dienaren onzes Gods noemen; gij zult het vermogen der heidenen eten, en in hun heerlijkheid zult gij u roemen. DSV