(Verses from ESV) Faith & Reason — Hebr 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. — We are to never reason in opposition with our faith. Faith comes from hearing the word of God, & our reasoning comes from Gods word. Both are gifts from God, to be used to honor Him. — 1 Peter 3:15 In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. Love Mel
Matthew 6:33 Seek First The Kingdom of God and Everything Else Will Be Added to You!
Math 6:33-34 (KJV) Seek ye first the kingdom of God, & His righteousness; & all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Prov 10:3 (Christian Standard Bible) The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. Prov 10:4 (ESV)A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. — The thing we seek is important to Him! When we seek Him, He promises to take care of us! What we do does matter to Him, as well! Let’s choose to seek first the kingdom of God, & His righteousness! I promise it will be the best decision we will ever make! Love Mel
Christ IN US is THE Hope of Glory
Matt 13:11 (ESV)“To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven” … Eph 1:9 Making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ. Col 1:26-27 The mystery hidden for ages & generations but now revealed to His saints. To them God chose to make known how GREAT among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is CHRIST IN YOU, the HOPE of glory. — Christ in us is our Glory Hope! That being said, with Him with us, we have access to His divine guidance, His divine wisdom, & His unconditional love! As we learn to focus on Him & His kingdom, we are allowing His seed of Glory Hope to grow! As we allow His Glory to become our Hope, this worlds false hope no longer appeals to a Christian. We must remember that God’s ways are higher than ours & it is important to remember that our ways & choices should bring glory to Him! It is these choices that will bring rewards in Heaven! Love Mel
We Love Him Because He First Loved Us
Psalm 89:1 (ESV) I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. Psalm 36:5 Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your steadfastness to the clouds. Psalm 59:16 I will sing of Your strength & proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. — Did you know our spirit sings out love, especially when we focus on His love for us! How great is His Love? Will you sing of His GREAT love forever? Remember, He first loved us with a total loving devotion! It is as steadfast as clouds that you see in the sky! He is with us always in times of trouble! For He promised to NEVER leave us or forsake us! Love Mel
Colossians 1:27-29: Christ In Us Is The Hope of Glory.
Col 1:27-29 (ESV) To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. 1 Cor 3:12-13 (KJV) Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; & the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.— Power struggles! There are so many power struggles going on in everyone’s life! Most of these struggles are not worth our time, for much will be burned up one day! However, when we give in to the power of the Holy Spirit & advance forward with His power that works within us, it is here that discover His great mysteries. Love Mel
