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Reward in service
0584 days
by Silas
in In His Steps
AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSEHOLD, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD. ( JOSHUA 24:15 *NIV )
As a child of GOD, we are to strive to become as much like CHRIST as we can possibly be. Remember that CHRIST came as a Servant, not as a Great King, and Serving others is an important way of becoming more like JESUS!
After all our Savior JESUS CHRIST said: “FOR EVEN THE SON OF MAN DID NOT COME TO BE SERVED BUT TO SERVE, AND TO GIVE HIS LIFE AS A RANSOM FOR MANY.” ( MARK 10:45 )
Therefore we should also, BE VERY CAREFUL TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENT AND THE LAW THAT MOSES THE SERVANT OF THE LORD GAVE YOU: TO HOLD FAST TO HIM AND TO SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL. ( JOSHUA 22:5 )
Now, we may do that by sharing our love with each other, and by Serving our Heavenly Father as well. Some Serve GOD by teaching Sunday School, others by helping people who are in need! After all, there are many ways to Serve our Heavenly Father.
Therefore why not volunteer to help others when the need arises, SINCE YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INHERITANCE FROM THE LORD AS A REWARD. IT IS THE LORD CHRIST YOU ARE SERVING. Amen. ( COLOSSIANS 3:24 )
His willingness to forgive
0594 days
by Silas
in Grace & Mercy
THE LORD OUR GOD IS MERCIFUL AND FORGIVING, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE REBELLED AGAINST HIM. DANIEL 9:9 *NIV
Our Savior not only taught about forgiveness, He also demonstrated it as well! Here are a few examples that demonstrate His willingness to forgive, and that same forgiveness applies to us today as well!
1. A paralytic man lying on a mat: SOME MEN BROUGHT TO HIM A PARALYTIC, LYING ON A MAT. WHEN JESUS SAW THEIR FAITH, HE SAID TO THE PARALYTIC, “TAKE HEART, SON: YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.” MATTHEW 9:2 *NIV
2. The woman caught in adultery: THE TEACHERS OF THE LAW AND THE PHARISEES BROUGHT IN A WOMAN CAUGHT IN ADULTERY. THEY MADE HER STAND BEFORE THE GROUP AND SAID TO JESUS, “TEACHER, THIS WOMAN WAS CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF ADULTERY. IN THE LAW MOSES COMMANDED US TO STONE SUCH WOMEN. NOW WHAT DO YOU SAY?” THEY WERE USING THIS QUESTION AS A TRAP, IN ORDER TO HAVE A BASIS FOR ACCUSING HIM. WHEN THEY KEPT ON QUESTIONING HIM, HE STRAIGHTENED UP AND SAID TO THEM, “IF ANY ONE OF YOU IS WITH OUT SIN, LET HIM BE THE FIRST TO THROUGH A STONE AT HER.” AT THIS THOSE WHO HEARD BEGAN TO GO AWAY ONE AT A TIME, THE OLDER ONES FIRST. JOHN 8:3-9
4. The criminal on the cross: ONE OF THE CRIMINALS WHO HUNG THERE HURLED INSULTS AT HIM: “AREN’T YOU THE CHRIST? SAVE YOURSELF AND US!” BUT THE OTHER CRIMINAL REBUKED HIM, “DON’T YOU FEAR GOD, HE SAID, SINCE YOU ARE UNDER THE SAME SENTENCE. WE ARE PUNISHED JUSTLY, FOR WE ARE GETTING WHAT OUR DEEDS DESERVE. BUT THIS MAN HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG.” THEN HE SAID, “JESUS, REMEMBER ME WHEN YOU COME INTO YOUR KINGDOM.” JESUS ANSWERED HIM, “I TELL YOU THE TRUTH TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE.” LUKE 23:39-43
5. The soldiers who crucified Him: JESUS SAID “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING.” LUKE 23:34
Now, these are but a few examples of Jesus’ tremendous Love and Forgiveness toward mankind. So, as a child of God, never think that your sins can not be forgiven! Amen.
What a Blessing it is to be a Child of God
01074 days
by Silas
in Purpose & Focus
FOR WHAT PROFIT IS IT TO A MAN IF HE GAINS THE WHOLE WORLD, AND IS HIMSELF DESTROYED OR LOST? LUKE 9:25 *NKJV
As you already know in this World today it is very easy to get caught up in our day to day life. We sometimes even seem to forget how short our human life is compared to our Eternal life! After all it is written: WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? IT IS EVEN A VAPOR THAT APPEARS FOR A LITTLE TIME AND THEN VANISHES AWAY. ( JAMES 4:14 )
We even see around us many people that are so consumed by the power of money that they have lost sight of what is really important! FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS A ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL, FOR WHICH SOME HAVE STRAYED FROM THE FAITH IN THEIR GREEDINESS, AND PIERCED THEMSELVES THROUGH WITH MANY SORROWS! 1 TIMOTHY 6:10 ) For their god has become the almighty dollar, pounds, naira, but when their life is over, all of their money can not another moment buy!
As Children of God, we have better life ahead of us! One with Our Savior Jesus Christ, and a life where GOD WILL WIPE AWAY EVERY TEAR FROM YOUR EYES; THERE SHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NOR SORROW, NOR CRYING. THERE SHALL BE NO MORE PAIN, FOR THE FORMER THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY. ( REVELATION 21:4 )
Therefore what a Blessing it is to be a Child of God! So the next time that you count all of your blessings, be sure to add that one as well!
Have a Wonderful Day, and please do not forget to attend your Church next Sunday to Worship your Heavenly Father, and thank Him as well. Amen.
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