Eternal Life

Eternal Life

John 11:25 (BSB) 

 "Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies."

For those of us who believe in Jesus Christ, we have the comforting promise of the resurrection and eternal life. Sickness in the body is not the final chapter for a believer in Christ. Persecution and imprisonment for our faith is not the final word. We have the promise of the resurrection day.

Jesus assures us in John 6:40 in the Bible:

"For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day."

Do you believe in Jesus? Then take heart. Listen to this promise from Jesus in  John 5:24:  

"Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life."

And there will be many happy reunions. 1 Thessalonians 4:14:

"For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus."

We come from many tribes, nations, and languages. Yet for believers, our citizenship is in heaven.  Philippians 3:20-21: 

"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we eagerly await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself."

And we will be comforted personally by our Heavenly Father. Revelation 21:4: 

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away."

Fellow follower of Jesus, be encouraged that your future is secure in heaven. And if you do not know the Lord, then repent, turn to Him right now, and seek His forgiveness.

In The Morning

In The Morning

Psalm 5:3 (BSB)

“In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.”

This morning, let us bring our concerns to our Heavenly Father. Thank God that Jesus has paved the way for us to approach the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

If we cannot find the words to pray, we can simply cry out for help, trusting that the One who loves us so much that He sent His Son to be the sacrifice for our sins will hear our prayers.

Psalm 88:13 

“But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You.”

And then, we can wait and trust our sovereign God to answer as He sees best.

Psalm 130:5 

“I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.”

Let us not be discouraged. May we continue to trust the One who loves us and promises to be with us through all of life's storms.

If you have not yet experienced the forgiveness of the Lord and desire a personal relationship with Him, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. Place your faith in Jesus alone and follow Him.

The War

The War

2 Timothy 2:4 KJVS

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

Think about it: God has chosen us to be soldiers. There is a battle today. What do you think that battle involves? I'm thinking it includes being in battle against all the temptations the world will throw at us today. There are also the temptations of our sinful nature, always looking for an opportunity to make us live for our sinful desires and not in loving obedience to our Lord Jesus. The world's battlefield is huge, but our God is bigger. Our strength is weak, but God's strength is here for the asking. We may get weary in the battles, but Jesus empowers us as we look to Him in prayer. Sickness may drain us, but God will help and heal or give grace to endure. We may lose a battle, but we are assured that because of Jesus, we will win the war. Let's be encouraged as we walk through this day and night. We are not alone.

There Is Great Reward

There Is Great Reward

Listen to what God's word is telling us today from Psalm 19:7-11 (BSB): 

"The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward."

As you open your Bible today, I pray that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God who sent Messiah Jesus—opens your eyes and that His word revives your soul, gives you wisdom, and gives you assurance of His great love for you.