Phil 3:20 (ESV)Our citizenship is in heaven, & from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. John 14:2 (KJV) In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it werenot so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:3 (ESV) If I go & prepare a place for you, I will come again & will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. —Our God told us this is not our home, we are just passing through!!He also told us that He was leaving to go build us a place! A mansion, no doubt! He promised to return to get us as well! And oh what a place it is, no more pain, no more tears… Now that you see, we must do what He tells us in… Matt 6:19 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth & rust destroy & where thieves break in & steal. We are to Build treasures in Heaven! Love Mel
FEAR NOT!!
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. Isaiah 40:11 He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms; He will carry them in His bosom, & gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong & courageous. Do not be frightened, & do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — We serve a God that is with us wherever we go! He carries us in the hard times! He loves us! Love Mel
Honor Thy Father and Mother – the First Command with a Promise
John 19:26-27 (ESV) When Jesus saw his mother & the disciple whom He loved (John) standing nearby, He said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” & from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. —Christ tenderly provided for His mother at His death. He was telling John to take care of His mother like he would his own mother. At the foot of the Cross, is the scene of profound love. Jesus’ last act before willingly laying down His life, was to take care of His Mother in a profound personal way. What an absolutely amazing picture of pure love! Hope you had a blessed Mother’s Day! Love Mel
The Fruit of the Spirit
Matt 23:3… They (the Pharisees) don’t practice what they teach. Matt 23:25 Woe to you, scribes & Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup & the plate, but inside they are full of greed & self-indulgence. Matt 15:3 He answered them, “Why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? Matt 6:1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — What is in the heart matters most to God! Beware of practicing greed, self indulgence & religion! Instead practice the fruits of the spirit! — Gal 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control. Against such things there is no law. Col 3:14 Above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. — Love is the greatest & love covers a multitude of sin! LOVE is the Key! Love Mel
Peace is Important to the Process
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. — God always provides His children with peace & comfort unlike no other when we come to Him. He provides the Holy Spirit to help us stay calm in the storms of life. — Psalm 37:8 “Calm your anger & abandon wrath. Don’t be angry— it only leads to evil.” James 1:12 “A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Rom 12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” — The wrath belongs to God! Our job is to be at peace with all men, stay calm in the storm, put our trust in God & focus on pleasing God! When we pass the test we will receive the crown of life! Love Mel
