I Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
The issue of money is large not only in Jesus' teaching, but in our lives. It's a huge issue and not much of the news is good news. We all get so wrapped up in what everyone else has, is it designer, where did you buy it? Sound familiar. But don’t we all secretly envy the rich and famous? Don’t we believe that if only we were rich, it would solve all our problems? Don’t we long to be recognized and loved by millions of people? This craving for fortune is nothing new. Two thousand years ago Jesus said, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." (Mark 10:25 ) rich people make wealth their number one priority instead of God. They spend most of their time making wealth, spending it, and increasing it. Truly, money becomes their idol.
God won’t stand for that. He told us so in his First Commandment: "You shall have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3). 3Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Why is that? Jesus, who knew the human heart better than anyone ever has or ever will, understood that it's a matter of priorities.
"In this world, you think people are important because they have power or wealth, or because they tell others what to do," said Jesus. "But that's not how it will be for you. In God's kingdom, you must learn to serve. If you want to be at the very top, then you must be like a servant to everyone. Even the Son of God doesn't come to be waited on; He comes to pour out His life for everyone." Mark 10
Today, we still believe the lie that money can buy happiness. We have God, but we want more. Just like Adam and Eve, we desperately desire to be bigger shots than we are. Satan lied to them then, and he’s still lying to us today. Instead, it’s time to turn our eyes to our intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. That’s where we’ll experience our greatest fulfillment. That’s where we’ll finally find all the riches we’ve ever wanted. We are very selfish and take so much for granted, Money will buy you pretty clothes, jewelry, maybe richer friends to hang out with, but what you will be missing is God. Wealth can steal away your most precious gift…YOU AND YOUR LOVE FOR GOD. Rethink the importance of your earthly riches, for there will not be a u-haul behind that hearse...store up here on earth what you will need to enter Gods Heavenly Kingdom. Love, Trust, Faith, Hope, Joy, love all, reach out, Read the best book ever written and learn Jesus’ story. He loves you, and He will provide all that is needed for you to survive.
God Bless All….
Working with the Lord daily and seeing what is in the shadows to my life and others brings us to daily word and understanding of the need to have God in our lives.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Sin free?
You may say, "You do not know how bad I have been. Surely God could never forgive me." I say, it does not matter how bad you have been, God will forgive you. The secret is, "He that covers his sins will not prosper, but he that confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy." I tell people who think this way, "You have to know how bad you are, before you get to God through Jesus Christ."
You may say, "I have tried before and I always go back into my old sinful lifestyle. I have disgraced God so many times I do not know how He could ever forgive me." Just keep trying. You can do it. I do not know how many times I had stumbled before I finally accepted God's love and grace. God forgave me. He will forgive you and give you a heart that can do God's will. Do not give up. Just keep looking up and yielding your will to God's will.
You may say, "I like my sins. I do not want to be forgiven." I say; when you realize what your sinful life is doing to you, remember God is waiting to forgive you. In the day you seek Him with all your heart, He is waiting to forgive you. However, do not wait too long.
Does all this sound familiar? I know I have been there myself, but I am thankful that I now have God’s forgiveness for my stupidity. Do you love yourself? If not this is where it all needs to start. We all have to love ourselves as we love our neighbors, and we too have to find forgiveness for ourselves. If you’re carrying a load of guilt, because you are finding that you can’t be good enough for God, take another look at Jesus’ death and what it means for you. That old devil is up to his tricks again… Christ can heal your conscience and deliver you from the frustration of trying to earn God’s favor. Give your life over to Jesus today and live a life of love for self and for others. We serve an awesome God.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Romans 5:1)
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 (John 3:16).
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10).
The result of unforgiving sin is death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord. He is the only One who can bring us back to God. He died on the Cross and rose from the grave, paying the penalty for our sin and bridging the gap between God (Romans6:23). 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Admit you are a sinner and ask for forgiveness. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave. . Through prayer, confess that Jesus Christ is the only way to God and commit to live for Him for the rest of your life. Then remember Jesus forgets all sins when given to Him from a righteous spirit.
You may say, "I have tried before and I always go back into my old sinful lifestyle. I have disgraced God so many times I do not know how He could ever forgive me." Just keep trying. You can do it. I do not know how many times I had stumbled before I finally accepted God's love and grace. God forgave me. He will forgive you and give you a heart that can do God's will. Do not give up. Just keep looking up and yielding your will to God's will.
You may say, "I like my sins. I do not want to be forgiven." I say; when you realize what your sinful life is doing to you, remember God is waiting to forgive you. In the day you seek Him with all your heart, He is waiting to forgive you. However, do not wait too long.
Does all this sound familiar? I know I have been there myself, but I am thankful that I now have God’s forgiveness for my stupidity. Do you love yourself? If not this is where it all needs to start. We all have to love ourselves as we love our neighbors, and we too have to find forgiveness for ourselves. If you’re carrying a load of guilt, because you are finding that you can’t be good enough for God, take another look at Jesus’ death and what it means for you. That old devil is up to his tricks again… Christ can heal your conscience and deliver you from the frustration of trying to earn God’s favor. Give your life over to Jesus today and live a life of love for self and for others. We serve an awesome God.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Romans 5:1)
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 (John 3:16).
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10).
The result of unforgiving sin is death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord. He is the only One who can bring us back to God. He died on the Cross and rose from the grave, paying the penalty for our sin and bridging the gap between God (Romans6:23). 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Admit you are a sinner and ask for forgiveness. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave. . Through prayer, confess that Jesus Christ is the only way to God and commit to live for Him for the rest of your life. Then remember Jesus forgets all sins when given to Him from a righteous spirit.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
“Cloudless Day”
Do you remember the last time you had a cloudless day? A day when all had smiles upon their faces with no care about them and their smile was contagious and infectious; you could not help but feel the smile for yourself. It was as if a smile was there because of a song in their heart. Maybe it came from the joy of playing music or singing. With life in their every step, harmony with God in their soul. Everything about them seemed so original and honest. Where does it come from? Why can’t I find this cloudless day without the dark and gloom about me? Gloomy and overcast, is this your destination today?
Such a day as this shall come for all of us. However you have to want it and know how to go about receiving it. The sky was bright and clear, I could see the sun, and I could hear the song. I was crying out Father, help me to believe, give me faith, and give me hope. Tears streaming down my cheeks as I cry out, where is that peace, why do I see such darkness, please Father hear my cries. Without you Jesus’ there is no life in me, you are more than just a part of me, you are the heart of all and everything around me. You promise to come to the rescue of your children who cry out to you.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Oh Father I knew your heard my cries and I knew you felt each tear as it ran down my face, I reach out today, please hold me Father, give me strength to get back on my feet, help me to find my cloudless day.
"If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us." "For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." 2 Chronicles 20:9,12
I have no power Father; I am helpless alone, just as Jehoshaphat was during that time.
Well, that pretty much sums up how I have cried out for God today. His word tells me to cry out to Him, to go to Him thru His Son. This was my cry out today as I found pain overwhelming, I knew if I ask I would find comfort, so I did. He reminded me “I will deliver my children when they cry out to me. Do I see the cloudless day today, no, will I, surely goodness and mercy I will for this is His promise .
"Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Psalm 50:14-15
"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." Psalm 91:14-15
Read Psalm 107 today and note how God is pounding home a very strong message in this psalm. The message is "cry out to the LORD, and he will deliver you.
"He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them." Psalm 146:19
Such a day as this shall come for all of us. However you have to want it and know how to go about receiving it. The sky was bright and clear, I could see the sun, and I could hear the song. I was crying out Father, help me to believe, give me faith, and give me hope. Tears streaming down my cheeks as I cry out, where is that peace, why do I see such darkness, please Father hear my cries. Without you Jesus’ there is no life in me, you are more than just a part of me, you are the heart of all and everything around me. You promise to come to the rescue of your children who cry out to you.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Oh Father I knew your heard my cries and I knew you felt each tear as it ran down my face, I reach out today, please hold me Father, give me strength to get back on my feet, help me to find my cloudless day.
"If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us." "For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." 2 Chronicles 20:9,12
I have no power Father; I am helpless alone, just as Jehoshaphat was during that time.
Well, that pretty much sums up how I have cried out for God today. His word tells me to cry out to Him, to go to Him thru His Son. This was my cry out today as I found pain overwhelming, I knew if I ask I would find comfort, so I did. He reminded me “I will deliver my children when they cry out to me. Do I see the cloudless day today, no, will I, surely goodness and mercy I will for this is His promise .
"Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Psalm 50:14-15
"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." Psalm 91:14-15
Read Psalm 107 today and note how God is pounding home a very strong message in this psalm. The message is "cry out to the LORD, and he will deliver you.
"He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them." Psalm 146:19
Faith flowed like a river free and deep as the tears ended with his everlasting comforting peace. God bless you today my friends.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Are you imprisoned?
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Sin is as if a prison sentence handed down, when we know right from wrong and do wrong anyway we put ourselves in a place that we struggle to get out of. All of us may find ourselves "in prison." A "prison" is the circumstances that we cannot change. It may be the place we live, the job we are "stuck in," the person we married, or a hundred other things that may constitute the boundaries of our life. We often struggle to change these circumstances and are either unsuccessful, or successful. In these conditions, it is easy to blame God for our circumstances, to complain, and even to become bitter against others and against God. There seems to be no way out, even though God has forgotten us. Does this sound familiar? When does a prison cease to be a prison? Isn't it when we stop trying to get out? When we stop shaking the bars or looking for a hole in the wall, we become free to look around at other things. Sometimes, we can see others that seem to be in a prison of their own and you want to help them, and do. Whom do you think benefited the most when you reach out to others? Yes, we did help others, but we are the greater winners. Why? Because a working begins to take place in our own hearts. Now instead of getting bitter, we get sweeter in Jesus each day. When we let His love control us, we find that our "prison" is no longer a prison but a great training ground for God's purposes. Psalm 34:19 9 A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;
Isaiah 30:18 18 Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Hebrews 10:24 24 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Don’t stay imprisoned too long for God already knows your desires and your future, Make Him happy, give that energy to someone else and ask for His purpose and will in your life to be fulfilled. The most important thing I can offer to you is to trust, trust and trust, if something does not happen immediately or at all, Remember He knows best. Do not throw away your life by putting things off today that need your attention today. God bless you!
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Isaiah 30:18 18 Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Hebrews 10:24 24 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Don’t stay imprisoned too long for God already knows your desires and your future, Make Him happy, give that energy to someone else and ask for His purpose and will in your life to be fulfilled. The most important thing I can offer to you is to trust, trust and trust, if something does not happen immediately or at all, Remember He knows best. Do not throw away your life by putting things off today that need your attention today. God bless you!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Weather
Psalm 78:47" He destroyed ...their sycamore trees with frost..."
Job 37:6 "For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth..."
Job 37:3 "He directed ... his lightning unto the ends of the earth."
Psalm 18:12-14 "... he shot out lightning’s, and discomfited them."
Psalm 78:47-48 " He destroyed their ...flocks to hot thunderbolts."
Psalm 97:4 "His lightning’s enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled."
Jeremiah 10:13 "...he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightning’s ..."
Genesis 8:1-2 "... and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged ... and the rain from heaven was restrained."
Exodus 10:12-13 "... and the Lord brought an east wind ... [and] the east wind brought the locusts."
Exodus 10:19 "And the Lord turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts..." Genesis 6:17"And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy... "
Leviticus 26:4 (cp. Deut 11:14) "Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit."
Deut. 11:17 "...the Lord's wrath be kindled against you, that there be no rain..."
Deut. 28:12 "The Lord shall ... give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand..." Psalm 105:16 "Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread."
Ezekiel 5:16-17 "When I shall send upon them the evil arrows of famine, which shall be for their destruction, and which I will send to destroy you: and I will increase the famine upon you, and will break your staff of bread: So will I send upon you famine and evil beasts... and pestilence ... I the Lord have spoken it.
1 Samuel 12:17-18 "... I will call unto the Lord, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great... So Samuel called unto the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel."
Psalm 83:15 "So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm."
Jeremiah 5:24 "Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the Lord our God, that giveth rain..."
Ezekiel 12:16 "But I will leave a few ... from the famine ... that they may declare all their abominations among the heathen ...and they shall know that I am the Lord."
As I said above, there are many scriptures, I wanted you to realize that God is in control of all things, including the weather; you ask does satan have a part in this, of course he does, but He can only do what the Lord will allow. The Lord does clear evil thru storms of all kinds; also, there are some who it is just their time to rest, until the Lord returns. I hope this gives you more perspective on how and why we have the weather that we have. “God is in control” Give Him praise, for He is worthy! The storm and weather I am battling today is from my own sins, and I ask God for deliverance from these in Jesus name. God bless each of you today.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
"Backslidden"
Forsaking the Lord, going our own way, leaving our first love, forgetting God, falling away, turning aside, these are signs of backsliding. King David watched Bathsheba undress, and soon it was but a little step for him to give way to the imagination of his heart.
"Have you not brought this on yourselves by forsaking the Lord? Your wickedness will punish you; your backsliding will rebuke you..." Jeremiah 2:17, 19).
Like a garden that must be carefully tilled and weeded (Hos 10:12; Mat 13), our spiritual lives require diligent attention (2 Tim 2:15, 21; 2 Pe 1:5-7). Neglect and laziness, as well as trampling the vines, can wreak havoc.
There are mamy reasons one backslide, sometimes obvious, some we hide. The lack of spiritual input such as reading the bible or getting into prayer. Jesus condemned the Pharisees not for what they did, but for what they failed to do. He also told his disciples that they would be judged not just according to their relationship with him, but also by their neglect of "the least of these" (Mat 25:35-45).
Paul writes. Reading romance novels, for example, might not in itself cause one to go out and sin. (It could). However, neglecting the Word of God certainly will. The "lust of the flesh," the "deceitfulness of riches," "the love of the world" – all these can entrap us and cause our downfall. However, the pride of life, and hatred toward a brother, eat away from within and are just as destructive.
"Consider then and realize how evil and bitter it is for you when you forsake the Lord..." Jeremiah 2:17, 19
Backsliding often carries its own punishment (Prov 14:14; Jer 2:17, 19; Rom 13:4). And its effects often extend far beyond the experience of the offender alone. Causing a brother to stumble is a serious offense. We will be held accountable not only for our own relationship with God, but for our conduct before men as well. Our life is "an open book," Paul writes, "known and read of all men." People who do not hear what we say cannot help but observe the way we live. "Your actions speak so loudly," the saying goes, "that I can't hear a word you're saying." Therefore, we are to "love not in word, but in deed. No one who has experienced the Presence of God will ever find lasting satisfaction outside of His will. Deciding to return, however, has often proven most difficult. God often must use extreme measures to bring us back. He strives with the backslidden (2 Ki 17:15), and lovingly will use anything * sickness, misery, grief to get us to return. (Psa 107)"I will heal their backsliding; I will love them freely..." Hosea 14:4-7
"Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings..." Jeremiah 3:22
God promises to receive those who return with repentant hearts (Deut 4:29; 1 Chron 28:9; 2 Chron 7:14; 15:2; Jer 31:20; 36:3). His patience toward those who "keep on backsliding," however, is limited (Jer 15:6; Prov 24:16;). Deciding to return, however, has often proven most difficult. Recovering from a spiritually backslidden condition is hard. "The truth shall set you free," Jesus said. In attempting to bring back a fallen brother, however, we must make sure we ourselves are strong enough in the faith to stand secure: "...lest you also be tempted" (Gal 6:1). Those who have forsaken the Lord tend to bring others down (Prov 28:10; Mat 18:6; 1 Corin 15:33). Therefore, we ask to avoid those who have completely hardened their hearts through sin (Prov 28:14; Isaiah 26:3, 4; although our attitude toward them should remain one of mercy: "Count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother" (2 Thes 3:6, 15).
"Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings..." Jeremiah 3:22
Father, Please have mercy on my soul, I ask for forgiveness, guidance, and wisdom to do your work. I love you Father in Jesus Holy Name, Amen!
"Have you not brought this on yourselves by forsaking the Lord? Your wickedness will punish you; your backsliding will rebuke you..." Jeremiah 2:17, 19).
Like a garden that must be carefully tilled and weeded (Hos 10:12; Mat 13), our spiritual lives require diligent attention (2 Tim 2:15, 21; 2 Pe 1:5-7). Neglect and laziness, as well as trampling the vines, can wreak havoc.
There are mamy reasons one backslide, sometimes obvious, some we hide. The lack of spiritual input such as reading the bible or getting into prayer. Jesus condemned the Pharisees not for what they did, but for what they failed to do. He also told his disciples that they would be judged not just according to their relationship with him, but also by their neglect of "the least of these" (Mat 25:35-45).
Paul writes. Reading romance novels, for example, might not in itself cause one to go out and sin. (It could). However, neglecting the Word of God certainly will. The "lust of the flesh," the "deceitfulness of riches," "the love of the world" – all these can entrap us and cause our downfall. However, the pride of life, and hatred toward a brother, eat away from within and are just as destructive.
"Consider then and realize how evil and bitter it is for you when you forsake the Lord..." Jeremiah 2:17, 19
Backsliding often carries its own punishment (Prov 14:14; Jer 2:17, 19; Rom 13:4). And its effects often extend far beyond the experience of the offender alone. Causing a brother to stumble is a serious offense. We will be held accountable not only for our own relationship with God, but for our conduct before men as well. Our life is "an open book," Paul writes, "known and read of all men." People who do not hear what we say cannot help but observe the way we live. "Your actions speak so loudly," the saying goes, "that I can't hear a word you're saying." Therefore, we are to "love not in word, but in deed. No one who has experienced the Presence of God will ever find lasting satisfaction outside of His will. Deciding to return, however, has often proven most difficult. God often must use extreme measures to bring us back. He strives with the backslidden (2 Ki 17:15), and lovingly will use anything * sickness, misery, grief to get us to return. (Psa 107)"I will heal their backsliding; I will love them freely..." Hosea 14:4-7
"Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings..." Jeremiah 3:22
God promises to receive those who return with repentant hearts (Deut 4:29; 1 Chron 28:9; 2 Chron 7:14; 15:2; Jer 31:20; 36:3). His patience toward those who "keep on backsliding," however, is limited (Jer 15:6; Prov 24:16;). Deciding to return, however, has often proven most difficult. Recovering from a spiritually backslidden condition is hard. "The truth shall set you free," Jesus said. In attempting to bring back a fallen brother, however, we must make sure we ourselves are strong enough in the faith to stand secure: "...lest you also be tempted" (Gal 6:1). Those who have forsaken the Lord tend to bring others down (Prov 28:10; Mat 18:6; 1 Corin 15:33). Therefore, we ask to avoid those who have completely hardened their hearts through sin (Prov 28:14; Isaiah 26:3, 4; although our attitude toward them should remain one of mercy: "Count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother" (2 Thes 3:6, 15).
"Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings..." Jeremiah 3:22
Father, Please have mercy on my soul, I ask for forgiveness, guidance, and wisdom to do your work. I love you Father in Jesus Holy Name, Amen!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
“Spring into Action with God”
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (kjv)
If you spring into action for the Lord, you will see the many benefits and reap the many rewards that He has for you. What does this entail? First, it takes one to be right with God, giving your life to Him now, to serve Him. Does this mean you can’t laugh and have fun? No actually quite the opposite, see God wants you to be happy and have fun, maybe just in a different manner in which you are accustomed.
Matt 13:45,46 "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls, who having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it." Matthew 13:44-45 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Heb 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Have you ever seen anything that you would sale all you had to have just this one item. I know on the materialistic front I haven’t. I would give it all for the Lord, to know that He is pleased with me and has a mansion for me in a land of immortality and free from fighting, arguing, sickness, and pain.
This is one of the parables of Jesus that will make you think, just how gracious our Jesus is.The man wanted the pearl; he had to give all he had to get it. He did not realize that meant, his car, his home, his family, the clothes on his back, everything. However, he was willing to do this because he wanted to have the pearl to put in his storefront, when he was reminded no I get the storefront, you said you would give everything. The person gave it all for that one pearl. But, just as he was leaving Jesus said Now," the man started, "you've given everything to me in exchange for that pearl, right?" "Yes, that's right." "Okay, the Lord responded, I'd like you to do something for me." "What's that," the broken former jeweler responded. "This car that you gave me," he started, "I want you to remember that it's mine now, but you take it with you. I want you to take care of it, and use it. However, most importantly, I want you to use it for me. You know what I'd want done with it, just do that for me." "Well, gee, thanks," the jeweler, responded, cheerfully. "That's not all," the Lord, said, "this house and family that you gave me. Now, they are mine, and I take responsibility for them. But, do you think you could be my steward, live there, and watch over them for me?" "Sure,” the jeweler responded, "I've been doing that anyway." "Yes, you have, but there's a difference now. Since they are mine, I expect you to act towards them as I would. Treat your family as I would. Use your house like I would, especially to help the poor, the orphaned, the widows, and the needy." "Gosh, I'm not sure I know how to do that," said the jeweler. "You'll know when the time comes," explained the Lord. "I'll send my Holy Spirit to tell you what I'd do, and here, take this too, it's a copy of my Word. As you read it, you can learn about me, and how I take care of my family." Then the Lord continued. "While we're at it, I want you to manage my jewelry business for me too. That way, you will have the money you need to take care of my home, car, and family. I only want the tithe, which is ten percent of the profits. You can find out how I want it run by looking in my Word, too. Oh, and one last thing, take the checkbook and wallet. You will need to watch over my money as well. Be sure to put it where I want it." By this point, the jeweler was amazed. He had given up everything to get the pearl, and now he had it all back. "Do you want me to give the pearl back?" he asked. "No," the Lord replied, "we made a deal. You can have the pearl, and enjoy it to the fullest. All I want is for you to use everything you've given me as I would." "Wow," thought the jeweler, "what a deal." "Thank you," he said, "I appreciate you giving me the pearl, and allowing me to watch over everything I've given you. I hope I can live up to your expectations. By the way, what's your name?"
The Lord replied, "I am Jesus."
The Bible is where you will find this parable and many others, and how to take care of what God has loaned to you as well. For see nothing belongs to you. God bless you!
If you spring into action for the Lord, you will see the many benefits and reap the many rewards that He has for you. What does this entail? First, it takes one to be right with God, giving your life to Him now, to serve Him. Does this mean you can’t laugh and have fun? No actually quite the opposite, see God wants you to be happy and have fun, maybe just in a different manner in which you are accustomed.
Matt 13:45,46 "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls, who having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it." Matthew 13:44-45 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Heb 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Have you ever seen anything that you would sale all you had to have just this one item. I know on the materialistic front I haven’t. I would give it all for the Lord, to know that He is pleased with me and has a mansion for me in a land of immortality and free from fighting, arguing, sickness, and pain.
This is one of the parables of Jesus that will make you think, just how gracious our Jesus is.The man wanted the pearl; he had to give all he had to get it. He did not realize that meant, his car, his home, his family, the clothes on his back, everything. However, he was willing to do this because he wanted to have the pearl to put in his storefront, when he was reminded no I get the storefront, you said you would give everything. The person gave it all for that one pearl. But, just as he was leaving Jesus said Now," the man started, "you've given everything to me in exchange for that pearl, right?" "Yes, that's right." "Okay, the Lord responded, I'd like you to do something for me." "What's that," the broken former jeweler responded. "This car that you gave me," he started, "I want you to remember that it's mine now, but you take it with you. I want you to take care of it, and use it. However, most importantly, I want you to use it for me. You know what I'd want done with it, just do that for me." "Well, gee, thanks," the jeweler, responded, cheerfully. "That's not all," the Lord, said, "this house and family that you gave me. Now, they are mine, and I take responsibility for them. But, do you think you could be my steward, live there, and watch over them for me?" "Sure,” the jeweler responded, "I've been doing that anyway." "Yes, you have, but there's a difference now. Since they are mine, I expect you to act towards them as I would. Treat your family as I would. Use your house like I would, especially to help the poor, the orphaned, the widows, and the needy." "Gosh, I'm not sure I know how to do that," said the jeweler. "You'll know when the time comes," explained the Lord. "I'll send my Holy Spirit to tell you what I'd do, and here, take this too, it's a copy of my Word. As you read it, you can learn about me, and how I take care of my family." Then the Lord continued. "While we're at it, I want you to manage my jewelry business for me too. That way, you will have the money you need to take care of my home, car, and family. I only want the tithe, which is ten percent of the profits. You can find out how I want it run by looking in my Word, too. Oh, and one last thing, take the checkbook and wallet. You will need to watch over my money as well. Be sure to put it where I want it." By this point, the jeweler was amazed. He had given up everything to get the pearl, and now he had it all back. "Do you want me to give the pearl back?" he asked. "No," the Lord replied, "we made a deal. You can have the pearl, and enjoy it to the fullest. All I want is for you to use everything you've given me as I would." "Wow," thought the jeweler, "what a deal." "Thank you," he said, "I appreciate you giving me the pearl, and allowing me to watch over everything I've given you. I hope I can live up to your expectations. By the way, what's your name?"
The Lord replied, "I am Jesus."
The Bible is where you will find this parable and many others, and how to take care of what God has loaned to you as well. For see nothing belongs to you. God bless you!
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