There is no celebration on earth that is worth actually celebrating than the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ, the pure and spotless Lamb was slaughtered, so that we may live in Him! We are His DAILY living sacrifices and we are not to be conformed to this world. IF we truly love God, we will obey Him, no matter what it costs us (John 14:15). We must sacrifice ourselves and our idols in our hearts so that it will be clear that we love God with all of our heart. No one can serve two masters. The truth is, if we are not ready to be criticized for our obedience to God, we are NOT ready to be used by God.
Tomorrow is my Birthday, but without Jesus Christ, I am absolutely nothing. The least I can do is give Him back my life, by repenting, believing and surrendering it ALL to Him. Our lives, our hearts, our minds, our futures, and every aspect of our life belongs to Him alone! We are saved by God's grace when we believe in Jesus and put our faith in Him, but biblical belief is more than something we confess with our mouths; it's something we confess with our lives! "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it" (Matt 16:25). For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them (Eph 2:10). He must increase, I must decrease (John 3:30) May His will be done through me!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Friday, May 2, 2014
Idolatry
Something is definitely wrong when you love your spouse and children more than God. How do you love them more than Him? They are all you talk about online and to others; you treasure every single moment with your family (your MANY photo albums prove it). Your spouse and children are GIFTS from His mercy and grace. Unlike your husband or wife, only God can spiritually restore, heal and make you whole!
When was the last time you thought about Jesus Christ with joy and gratitude? When was the last time you shared about Him with your coworkers and colleagues? When was the last time you spent time with God alone and how often do you do it? Don't you know that God is a jealous God (Deuteronomy 6:15)? There's nothing wrong with loving others, but we must not love anyone above God, because that becomes IDOLATRY. "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment" (Mark 12:30).
Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
James 4:8-10
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
When was the last time you thought about Jesus Christ with joy and gratitude? When was the last time you shared about Him with your coworkers and colleagues? When was the last time you spent time with God alone and how often do you do it? Don't you know that God is a jealous God (Deuteronomy 6:15)? There's nothing wrong with loving others, but we must not love anyone above God, because that becomes IDOLATRY. "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment" (Mark 12:30).
Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
James 4:8-10
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
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