Thicker Than Water

Psalm 101

Close relationships have great potential for conflict. Our homes can be difficult places in which to “behave wisely.” Our families usually see us at our worst because we relax and let down our mask of good behavior. Often we do not treat our family members with the same respect and kindness we show to friends and business associates. David must have understood this as he promised to walk within his house “with a perfect heart.” Because we want to treat those who are close to us well, let us pray that God will remind us to follow him at home, and that our lives will be Christian examples.

(Excerpt from Life Application Bible pg. 1036)

Redeeming The Time

Ephesians 5:1-20

Money can be refunded, property can be restored, even health can be renewed, but there’s one thing that can never be replaced once it’s been used, and that’s time. Life on earth is indeed short, and many today won’t live beyond the years their ancestors were blessed to see. This is mostly due to the change in the quality of foods and resources, but mostly, lack of faith in the God who created all things. Knowing the average lifetime for humans is roughly threescore and ten, every person on the planet who’s capable of learning, and has a desire to please God should make redeeming the time top priority in their lives. The days are evil, and the love of God amongst men is fleeting, but to those who boldly live according to godly standards, fulfilling God’s will is a must. Lost time can never be recovered, but with the time we have left, let’s make a conscious effort to value it, by doing things that will have a positive, and eternal effect.

Uma Vez Para Morrer…

Hebrews 9:24-28

Todas as pessoas que você conhece, incluindo você mesmo, um dia sofrerão uma morte física. Embora o pensamento de morrer nesta terra muitas vezes faça alguns desmaiar, podemos ter certeza de que Cristo tornou possível que não tivéssemos que suportar a morte espiritual. Nossa esperança e confiança repousam no fato de que Jesus não apenas cuidou do nosso passado, mas nosso presente e futuro também estão eternamente seguros. Enquanto nos esforçamos para viver santos em um mundo profano, podemos confiar no Espírito de Deus para nos ajudar a vencer todo tipo de mal e tentação. Embora seja designado a todos os homens morrer, nossa morte física será o começo de nossa eternidade espiritual.

Una Vez Para Morir…

Hebrews 9:24-28

Cada persona que conoces, incluyéndote a ti mismo, algún día sufrirá una muerte física. Si bien la idea de morir en esta tierra a menudo hace que algunos se desmayen, podemos estar seguros de que Cristo hizo posible que no tuviéramos que soportar la muerte espiritual. Nuestra esperanza y confianza descansan en el hecho de que Jesús no solo se ocupó de nuestro pasado, sino que nuestro presente y futuro también están eternamente seguros. Mientras nos esforzamos por vivir en santidad en un mundo impío, podemos confiar en el Espíritu de Dios para que nos ayude a vencer todo tipo de maldad y tentación. Si bien está establecido que todos los hombres mueran, nuestra muerte física será el comienzo de nuestra eternidad espiritual.

“Once To Die…”

Hebrews 9:24-28

Every person you know, including yourself, will someday suffer a physical death. While the thought of dying in this earth oftentimes cause some to faint, we can rest assured that Christ made it possible for us to not have to endure spiritual death. Our hope and confidence rest in the fact that Jesus not only took care of our past, but our present and future are eternally secure as well. While we strive to live holy in an unholy world, we can trust in the Spirit of God to help us overcome all manner of evil and temptation. While it is appointed unto all men to die, our physical death will be the beginning of our spiritual eternity.

Be… So That God Can Do…

Various Scriptures

Oftentimes, we pray to God, seek His face, and hope for change in our lives, but we hardly see immediate results. Most of the time, all we have to do is, be who God called us to be, so that He can do what He promised to do for His people.

Love the Lord… and he will preserve you.
-Psalm 31:23

Be of good courage, and he will strengthen your heart…
-Psalm 31:24

Delight in the LORD, and will give you the desires of your heart.
-Psalm 37:4

Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land.
-Psalm 37:34

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
-Psalm 1:1-3

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
-Matthew 5:3-11

In your daily living, be who you were called to be, so that God can do what He promised He would do.