THE FINISHED PRODUCT!

1-16-2019. . . .THE FINISHED PRODUCT!

18I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.19The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.  Romans 8:18-19

The process of becoming is not always smooth and without pain and even suffering.  Every beautiful pearl of great worth began with an irritation.  Evolve and endure the process because the world is anticipating the finished product.

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for the process of becoming.  Let your glory be revealed and unveiled in us.  Amen!

Psalms 138:8. . . .The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

PERSONAL ASSURANCE!

1-15-2019. . . .PERSONAL ASSURANCE!

“Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you.  I’ve called your name. You’re mine.  When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you.  When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end—Because I am God, your personal God,  Isaiah 43:1-4

We have a personal assurance from God, that no matter what we face or go through, everything is going to be alright.  God is always with us and is working in every situation for our good.  So heads up and shoulders back!  Go through with the assurance that you'll get through!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for your personal assurance that everything is going to be alright.  We trust you and walk by faith and not by sight.  Amen!

Romans 8:28 kjv. . . .  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 

PREPARATION AND OPERATION!

1-11-2019. . . .PREPARATION AND OPERATION!

7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 

Time and Seasons are exclusively in God's control!  He gives us time for the purpose of preparation; seasons He gives for operation!  Opportunity favors the prepared!  We should make wise uses of our time in preparation so when opportunity comes we can operate confidently in our season!

PRAYER: Lord, we thank you that our times and seasons are in your hands.  Help us to prepare in advance for our season of operation.  Amen!

Psalms 31:14-15. . . .But I trust in you, Lord;  I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.  

IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME!

1-10-2019. . . .IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME!

These men of faith I have mentioned died without ever receiving all that God had promised them; but they saw it all awaiting them on ahead and were glad, for they agreed that this earth was not their real home but that they were just strangers visiting down here.  And quite obviously when they talked like that, they were looking forward to their real home in heaven.  Heb 11:13-14 TLB

Most of us have become so comfortable living here on earth that we seldom think of and remember that this world is not our home!  We are pilgrims and strangers visiting and passing through.  For many, we have become so attached to things and people that we can hardly imagine ever leaving.  Nevertheless, all of us are going to leave this place whether we want to are not; whether we are ready or not.  It's just a matter of time.  So the question becomes: Where will we spend eternity?

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for preparing a place for us so that when we leave this place, there is no question as to where we are going!  We anticipate and look forward to being with you forever.  Amen!

John 14:1-4. . . .There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren't so, I would tell you plainly. 4 And you know where I am going and how to get there." TLB

ALL NIGHT AND ALL DAY THE ANGELS!

1-9-2019. . . .ALL NIGHT AND ALL DAY THE ANGELS!

Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, Rev. 5:11

The largest event venue in the world is the Indianapolis Motor Speed Way seating some 257,000 and 400,000 when the infield is utilized!  Quite a number!  Yet this venue would not come close to being able to accommodate the number of angels in heaven. Just one group of them numbered ten thousand times ten thousand!  That's One Hundred Million in one group!    Just think about that for a moment!  How big must heaven be?  Think about this while you are at it!  Their sole job is to minister to those that shall inherit salvation!  Cue the song:  All night and all day - the angels keep watching over me!

PRAYER: Lord, you are awesome and worthy to be praised!  Thank you for the myriads of angels that praise your name and do your bidding in taking care and watching over your saints.  Amen!

Hebrews 1:13-14. . . .But to which of the angels has He ever said: “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”?   Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? 

BE GOOD DO GOOD!

1-8-2019. . . .BE GOOD DO GOOD!

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.  Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. Psalms 119:67-68

If we are honest, we must take ownership of most if not all of the bad and undesirable things that happen in our lives.  Again, most if not all are a result of our own choices!  God's desire and thoughts of us are for good and not evil; to give us a future and an expected end.   He is good and He does good.  If we follow good, we will not only see good, but we also will be good!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for creating us in your own image and after your own likeness.  You are good and do good.  Help us to choose to be just like you in every way every day. Amen!

Psalms 119:33-35. . . .Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.  Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

THE URGENCY OF NOW!

1-7-2019. . . ..THE URGENCY OF NOW!

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.   And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.  Acts 1:9-11KJV

NOW is so fleeting!  As quickly as it arrives it's gone.  We would be advised, therefore, to seize every moment and never take it for granted that we will always have them.  Jesus could return for us at any moment so what we can do, what we should do, and what we must do has to be done NOW!

Prayer: Father, thank you for the greatest gift of all, your Son, Jesus the Christ!  While we await His return we will seize every moment and make it count. Amen!

1 Thess 4:16-18. . . . For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.   Wherefore comfort one another with these words.  KJV