1 Thes 5:18 (ESV) Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — This can be so very hard at times! — However if we —Col 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Psalm 116:17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving & call on the name of the Lord.— Our thanksgiving is a sacrifice, which means that it costs us something! When we finally learn to live with a thankful heart in all circumstances it is here we truly understand the devotional love of our Heavenly Father & all that He provided us with on that day at Calvary! It is here that we find His love & the true light of the world! Each of the disciples were willing to die for this! How much more should we be willing to sacrifice whatever He may ask that we too get that most amazing transformation to an eternal kingdom forever! Love Mel
The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
Psalms 23:3 ( ESV) He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. 1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as He is righteous. 1 John 2:29 If you know that He is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him. —The key: Always do what you know is right no matter what! Always Remember you will know the righteous by their righteous fruit! And don’t ever forget “The righteous shall live by faith.” It’s important to do right in spite of the world! It will go well with you one day! Love Mel
Trust in God and Your Eyes Will See More Clearly
John 12:40 (ESV) He has blinded their eyes & hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, & understand with their heart, & turn, & I would heal them.— The truth of God will open blind eyes & produce an understanding heart ONLY when we believe! However if we reject His truth for our own, then our eyes will become blind & our hearts hardened! — Matt 6:22 The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light. 2 Cor 3:16 When one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. — Want to see, then look for the light of God, believe in Him & He will guide you thru the darkness. Open your heart & He will set you free! It is all about His truth! Love Mel
What’s Next?
Matt 24:4-8 Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ & they will lead many astray. & you will hear of wars & rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, & kingdom against kingdom, & there will be famines & earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. Matt 24:36 Concerning that day & hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. —Imagine Jesus saying to the Father, is today the day that I can return to get them? Not today son, some still haven’t heard the good news! — Matt 24:13-14 The one who endures to the end will be saved. This gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, & then the end will come. — We must Spread The good news of the coming of Messiah’s kingdom! —Luke 18:8 I tell you, He will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” — Whatever you do, Don’t loose your faith! For the Bible tells us that it is impossible to please God without it! Love Mel