One of the most precious gifts from God is TODAY. Time is more valuable than money. We cannot retrieve time once it passes, however, we can make more money. In Titus 2:12 we read:
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. What are we here for? Where does the time go? How am I using the time God has given? There is a song I like by REO Speedwagon called ‘Live Every Moment’. The chorus goes like this-Live every moment, Love every day, 'cause before you know it your precious time slips away. I want to honor God by being more prudent and serving with the time I'm given by our Almighty God. Take a regular self inventory test of how you spend your TIME. It is too precious/priceless to be taken for granted and/or wasted! Blessings in your pursuit…….TO
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Who is my neighbor?
Galatians 5:14, The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Wow! Easy? Perhaps-sometimes. Whom do you think of when you think your neighbor? That is the compelling question. I will suggest that it should not be just those that are close to us, but all we come in contact with-especially the poor/needy. Matt. 10:42 says, "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward." Deut. 15:11 says, "There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore, I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land." Why does my heart harden for those in need as geographic distance increases-the temptation of situations and needs becoming impersonal/indifferent can arise. That is not the love that God demonstrates. If all people are important to God-why should I act any differently. “Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God”-World Vision founder, Bob Pierce. Does this change the paradigm of ‘your neighbor’? It has mine-now I am challenged to live it. Blessing in your pursuit…….TO
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