It is impossible for the words of man to do justice to the Love of God. Holy Father, have mercy on our lack.
By His Grace.
Daily Archives: February 15, 2011
Hope for the Helpless.
For those who suffer with great weights and sadness. Even you who are bound by sickness and pain, Jesus is enough to help you. I remember how I balked at this. My understanding was so very limited. I had no hope or help. But in turning to Him with a sincere request for help, He came to me and helped.
What I say is not religion. It is the Living God acting among the people of this world. He is REAL. And He is willing to help far more than you know to ask. Only humble yourself and ask.
By His Grace.
God is Out of Time.
“Whad ya do yesterday?” How often is that question asked? And in how many languages? What you did yesterday does have impact on today. But what you do today is far more important.
I was amazed when I first heard the writer of Hebrews refer to a day as a place. Hmmm wow and awesome. God is out of time. His view of our limited notion of time is that of places. It’s as though we walk from one place to another and pass certain places. And in this respect, the writer had a billions of tons of information in another statement: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”
If yesterday only matters because you passed it, how much more important is today? Consider something. You, like all people, will soon run out of todays. What will you do when God refers to all the places you’ve been?
By His Grace.
got love?
The desire for “being loved” is a strong engine. We see people do amazingly stupid things just for the notion of being loved. And God set the bar higher than our innate desire for love. In many ways God has said, “I set this consuming fire before you. Enter it and you will receive pure love”.
For all the stupid things we do to get a notion of love. Few are willing to die for it.
By His Grace.
What’s Your Job?
A baker is not a mechanic. The president is not a janitor. A banker is not a policeman. A preacher is not a truck driver.
Each one has a specific task given. If the task receives everything that can be given, it will consume enough energy and time to accomplish well.
Some are given to give. Some are given to teach. Some are given to preach. Some are given to heal. Some are given to testify.
Don’t let others urge you into doing something God has not given you to do. But do what He has given you with all the energy He gives. Let God be God. You are only a servant.
By His Grace.
“Let Me In, I’m a Cool Person”.
You have spent your years gathering what you cannot keep. You have built a name for yourself. But have you built up a place in your life for God’s name? It is your lot to live just a few tiny years more (if God allows). What name will you present to the Glorious God on the Day of Judgment?
“I was captain of the football team when I was a teen. I am worthy to enter Your eternity”.
“I was a beautiful woman. Every where I went men looked my way. Since I’m beautiful, let me enter”.
“I was successful at making money. I didn’t let anyone over take me in the market. And I acquired millions. Let me work for you, God, and I’ll make you money too”.
“I was a drunk. But I have a great sense of humor. Let me enter and I’ll bring you tons of laughter”.
“I was a lonely man. I threw away a perfectly good marriage. And I regret what I did. No one will care about me anymore. Let me come in and I will not bother anyone”.
“I was a very religious woman. I set the record straight for many a wayward person. Every time I saw someone doing bad I chided them for it. Let me in and I’ll keep your people straight for you”.
And on it goes. Billions of people trying to excuse themselves from serving the Holy God of Eternity. Do you think these people are a bit over the top? We all know these people exist. And they’re sure they can wiggle their way into His Good Graces because they were special.
No one will be allowed into eternity, but he who does the will of the Father in Heaven. Don’t be fooled! This is the Place of Testing. God is testing the hearts of every man, woman, and child RIGHT NOW. What is the will of the Father? Believe on the Son of God. Believe to the point of obedience. It has been refered to as “The Faith”.
By His Grace.
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