Receive and Enjoy the Gift of Christ

 ”For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭23‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Since the day we are born, we have the gift of Jesus available to open and enjoy all the days of our life and for eternity. The process of opening the gift of Christ consists of our believing that He is the son of God, who came to redeem us, and forgive us of our sins. It requires our belief and our confession of sin which leads us to the knowledge of our salvation. Once we have received Christ, we are filled with His Spirit and through His Spirit, we will have a lifelong relationship filled with His love, His guidance, His conviction, and His love for God. 

The Holy Spirit will  open our eyes to see the world differently. He will open our hearts to receive, and to share God‘s love beyond measure, and beyond our own strength and ability. It does not mean that we won’t stumble and fall into temptation, but it does mean that when we realize the sin in our lives, through the convection of His spirit, we will want to turn to Him and receive His forgiveness and freedom from the guilt and burden of sin.  If you are weighed down with guilt, fear, hopelessness, just reach out to God and call on Christ to come into your life and enjoy Him forever.

God,…Guard My Heart

 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

During these days with turmoil and evil seen in Israel, I am struggling to not add to the hatred and anxiety on display in the world. I cannot keep my heart in check.  I pray that God will guard my heart and He will make me a light in the darkness. Jesus prayed…“I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.”

‭‭John‬ ‭17‬:‭15‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Only by keeping my eyes on God and recalling His Word shared in the Bible can I cope and recognize that truth is true: good is good…confusion fades away. Satan is the father of lies, chaos, and confusion.  False reaching and aligning yourself with liars and deceivers will plunge you into darkness. Seek God and His Truth and be free of the burden of hopelessness. 

Delight In The Lord

 “You will make your prayer to him, and he will hear you, and you will pay your vows. You will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.”

‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Our default attitude should be to Delight In The Lord.  In all situations and at all times we can find delight and thankfulness in knowing Jesus.  When we begin to recognize and realize the nearness of God, through Jesus, every day will become a day of service, worship, and gratitude.  If such attitudes are evident in us, we will bring hope to those around us, and in that hope, the lost will find Jesus and His love