HOW GLORIOUS IT WILL BE!

4-9-2010. . . .HOW GLORIOUS IT WILL BE!

"Now we live in the hope of eternal life because Christ rose again from the dead.  And God has reserved for his children the priceless gift of eternal life; it is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay."  (1 Peter 1:3-4 TLB)  Because Christ rose again from the dead, we now live everyday in expectation of eternal life kept safely by God for us!  How glorious it will be when we receive it at His hand and live with Him forever.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the expectation of eternal life.  It is fuel to our spirit as we fulfill your divine purpose here on earth!  Amen.

1 John 2:25. . . .And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life  KJV

WHERE IS THE POWER?

4-8-2010. . . .WHERE IS THE POWER?

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (Matt 28:18 KJV) Where is the Power? Think for a moment. Jesus declared, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth!”   Therefore, He has all power. . . . .He lives within every believer. . . . therefore, All power resides within every believer!   To know this is to know Victory!

Prayer: Lord, all power in heaven and in earth is with you. Thank you for bring your power within me. Give me now wisdom in accessing and utilizing your power properly and for your glory. Amen!

1 John 4:4. . . . Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. KJV

ANSWER AND OBEY!

4-7-2010. . . .ANSWER AND OBEY!

“He died once for all to end sin's power, but now he lives forever in unbroken fellowship with God. So look upon your old sin nature as dead and unresponsive to sin, and instead be alive to God, alert to him, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Rom 6:9-11 TLB) Although, we died to sin and it’s influence, we are very much alive and alert to God! He calls – we answer and obey His commands!

Prayer: Lord, you have complete influence over our lives! Help us to remain alert to you call and to obey swiftly! Amen.

Job 14:15. . . .Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands. KJV

IT'S NOT TRUE!

4-6-2010. . . .IT’S NOT TRUE!

“For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. (1 Cor 15:15-19 NIV)   Imagine being still in your sins and lost, without help or hope! What a horrible thought indeed and a worst state to be in if it were true. Thanks be to God that it’s not true. Christ is risen from the dead and has made it possible for all who believe in Him, to rise again too!

Prayer: Lord, I can’t imagine being still in my sins, lost and separated from you! Thank for making it possible for us to never ever be in that state ever again. Amen!

1 Cor 15:20-24. . . . But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. NIV

HE LIVES!

4-5-2010. . . .HE LIVES!

“ . . . Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. (Rev 1:17-18 KJV)  HE LIVES!!!! Notice here that Jesus didn’t say, I was dead, but now I live, He declared, “I am He that liveth and was dead!” For those who still don’t believe, Jesus verified that He was indeed dead, but behold, I am alive forever morel. He Lives – He Lives – Christ Jesus Lives Today!

Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are the Son of God, Thank you for dying for all my sins, Thank you that you did rise from the grave and are alive forever more! Thank you for saving me!!!! Amen.

Rom 10:9-10. . . .That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. KJV

IF HE COULD, SO CAN WE!

4-2-2010. . . .IF HE COULD, SO CAN WE!

“One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, "So you're the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself-and us, too, while you're at it!" But the other criminal protested. "Don't you even fear God when you are dying? We deserve to die for our evil deeds, but this man hasn't done one thing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom." And Jesus replied, "Today you will be with me in Paradise. This is a solemn promise." (Luke 23:39-43 TLB) Even in the mist of His own pain and agony, Jesus yet loved and forgave! If He could do it, then, (in spite of our own pain and agony) so can we!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your example of love and forgiveness. Lets us never be so caught up in our own pain and agony that we fail to follow your example. Amen!

Matt 18:21-22. . . .Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. NIV

IT'S NOT ABOUT US!

4-1-2010. . . .IT’S NOT ABOUT US!

“Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." (Matt 26:39 NIV) While it is okay to articulate our feelings concerning our impending unpleasant future, opting out of destiny however, is not a wise choice. After all, its really not about us, (our will) it’s really about Him! (His will)

Prayer: Lord, everything in life is not pleasant; in fact, some things are completely undesirable though they be your will! Nevertheless Lord, not as I will, by thy will be done!

Matt 26:42 . . . . Again he left them and prayed, "My Father! If this cup cannot go away until I drink it all, your will be done." TLB