Monday, December 18, 2017

You are paid!

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 6:23

If we get paid what we deserve, we're not going to like our wages. On the other hand, God, who is rich in mercy and grace, gives us his gift because of the sacrifice of Jesus and not what we deserve. I don't know about you, but that surely does make me want to serve him more passionately and faithfully!

Be wise

 “The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.” - Proverbs 10:8

It's easy to give our opinion. It's kinda fun to "put in our two cents worth." It's easy to "talk the talk." Unfortunately, however, our talk can often be a way to keep us insulated from the obedience God desires.

No matter our age or experience, if we are wise, we will accept the righteous commands of God!

Seeing from your eyes

 “He is your praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.” - Deuteronomy 10:21

He is our praise! The God who parted the Red Sea and supplied manna to the Israelites in the wilderness is also the God who did the most amazing miracles in us — he has turned our selfish hearts to do his will and turned our lives to do his eternal work in the world.

Then, after doing those things in us, he has gifted us and empowered us to do those things he has placed in our hearts. He is our praise, the One we worship and the One who makes us worthy worshipers!

Quotes 

. Do you know that nothing you do in this life will ever matter, unless it is about loving God? - Francis Chan

. The Lord can do great things through those who don’t care who gets the credit. - Helen Pearson

. The Lord’s Prayer is not, as some fancy, the easiest, the most natural of all devout utterances.  It may be committed to memory quickly, but it is slowly learned by heart. - John F. D. Maurice

[Message No:5903]

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