The Answer To Life’s Problems…

True Christians have the answer to life’s problems. It’s Jesus. He is the answer people long for. He is the hope in this life. Why not share this truth with others, for that’s what we are commanded to do (the great commission). Infuse someone with hope today, tell them about Jesus. It’s not hard, we just have to set ourselves aside and share what we know to be True.

5 You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas. Psalms 65:5

The Peace And Significance You Long For…

For all those that long for freedom, for acceptance, for unfailing love, look no further. Jesus is right here waiting, wanting to give you the peace and significance you long for. What the world craves, it cannot produce, so it simulates it, drawing people in. In offers spam instead of steak, powdered milk instead of whole milk, infatuation instead of real, enduring love. In Jesus, we will never be condemned. In Jesus, we will receive eternal life. In Jesus comes the acceptance (from day one) that all religions hope for at the end of their journey. We pass from death to life, through a corridor where a small sting replaces the horrific effects death truly has on human beings. If only the world could see and know this.... we wouldn’t have so many longing for but embracing a lifestyle that delivers the exact opposite.

24 “I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life. John 5:24

What Got Lucifer Kicked Out Of Heaven…

Pride is what got Lucifer kicked out of Heaven. And it’s what sends many into Hell. Pride says, “I’ll do it myself”, “I’ll do a better job”, and “I don’t need your input or help”. There was a song back in the day that could summarize the concept of pride, it was called “My Way”. You see pride is selfishness. Selfishness is the opposite of Love. If God is Love, then pride opposes God. The second biggest thing pride does is blinds us to the truth. It makes us feel we can do things on our own. The reason pride goes before destruction or a big fall, is because it makes us believe in ourselves, leaving God out of the picture. Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing”. So in recap, Pride makes us believe in ourselves and not God. When we make plans to do this or that without God, it may seem to work for a short while, but it won’t last. There’s more to the picture then what is seen. Human pride is always opposed by God. It leads to embarrassment, humiliation, and a very big fall. Ultimately, that very big fall bottoms out in Hell. Is our selfishness really worth the journey down there? Lucifer is a prime example of this concept. Choose today Whom you will serve. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

18 Pride goes before destruction,and haughtiness before a fall. 19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. Proverbs 16:18-19

It’s What Makes Us Holy….

Virtue, integrity, and love all lead us away from evil. They also protect us from condemnation, for they are above the law. When the Holy Spirit resides in you, and you follow His direction, peace, contentment, significance, and purpose surround us, protecting us from all sides. Serving God, being obedient, and allowing faith to guide us, is what sets us apart from others in this world. It’s God’s gift to those who truly love Him. It’s what makes us Holy.

17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. Proverbs 16:17

Trusting In God Alone…

Money, power, and fame have an appeal that attracts many in this life. Money deceives. Power corrupts. Fame is fleeting, like chasing the wind. We shouldn’t make any of these the focus of our life. God is the One in control not us. He determines our steps. Those who plan and promote evil will have that evil be repaid in full, usually by their own doing. Trusting in God alone is what we are to do. He is the refuge and salvation we need. Our victory comes from Him. Seek Him out today.

5 Let all that I am wait quietly before God,for my hope is in Him.6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress where I will not be shaken.7 My victory and honor come from God alone.He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.8 O my people, trust in Him at all times.Pour out your heart to Him,for God is our refuge. 9 Common people are as worthless as a puff of wind,and the powerful are not what they appear to be.If you weigh them on the scales,together they are lighter than a breath of air. 10 Don’t make your living by extortionor put your hope in stealing.And if your wealth increases,don’t make it the center of your life. 11 God has spoken plainly,and I have heard it many times:Power, O God, belongs to You;12 unfailing love, O Lord, is Yours.Surely You repay all peopleaccording to what they have done. Psalms 62:5-12

2,000 Year Old Advice….

The difference the Holy Spirit makes in a believer’s life is paramount. The Spirit of God allows a human being to know Truth. It allows one to see spiritually. It allows one to understand God in a deeper sense, actually being able to communicate with Him. Unfortunately, many live their lives never knowing what God has in store for them strictly out of unbelief. They miss out living their lives focused totally on themselves. John the Baptist told his disciples this. It’s 2,000 year old advice worth taking in.

22 Then Jesus and His disciples left Jerusalem and went into the Judean countryside. Jesus spent some time with them there, baptizing people.23 At this time John the Baptist was baptizing at Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there; and people kept coming to him for baptism. 24 (This was before John was thrown into prison.) 25 A debate broke out between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over ceremonial cleansing. 26 So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Rabbi, the man you met on the other side of the Jordan River, the One you identified as the Messiah, is also baptizing people. And everybody is going to Him instead of coming to us.”27 John replied, “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. 28 You yourselves know how plainly I told you, ‘I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for Him.’ 29 It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at His success. 30 He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.31 “He has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, and we speak of earthly things, but He has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else. 32 He testifies about what He has seen and heard, but how few believe what He tells them! 33 Anyone who accepts His testimony can affirm that God is true. 34 For He is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives Him the Spirit without limit. 35 The Father loves His Son and has put everything into His hands. 36 And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” John 3:22-36

When We Make Plans…

The problem we all have, some more than others, is when we make plans, we tend to leave God out of the picture. We act as though He doesn’t exist. When adversity strikes we get all worked up and wonder why? The why is simple, God is in charge. He determines our steps, not us. When we make plans and include God in them, adversity doesn’t seem to have the same effect on us. With or without God, our plans, the adversity that comes, and our attitudes will determine how we handle it. Only one involves trust. Only one involves security. Do you know which one that is? There’s a huge difference. With God means we don’t walk alone.

9 We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9