One Fundamental

One of the fundamental things that God wants functioning in our hearts and lives is found in Matthew 7:12 and says, "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." Do unto others what you want them to do to you. It seems simple enough but the question is, are we doing it?

Done or Well Done!

If we are doing our work as unto the Lord we will hear well done thou good and faithful servant. If we are doing our work the fastest way possible, to be done with it, we will hear only done. Which do we have our sights set on?

The time of these things is at hand!

In the first chapter of the book of Revelations in verse three we read, "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand." Blessed is the one who reads the words of Revelations, blessed are those who hear the words and blessed are those who keep the words, for the time of these things is at hand.
The whole world is in upheaval and turmoil with wars, economic problems, internal strife in nations, relationships failing, etc. This is a difficult hour but we are not alone and we do have the word of God and his precious Holy Spirit to help us find our way. I hope that we are all in the word daily seeking what the Lord would have for us to be doing in this important time.

A Kept Heart Will Receive God's Blessings!

Proverbs 4:23 says, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." It is mankind who looks at the outside of something or someone, but that is not God's way. He is constantly looking at your heart and mine to see if they are clean and seeking after Him. In Psalm 24: 3-5 it says, "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation."

Deep Waters!

Someone once said, "God brings men into deep waters, not to drown them but to cleanse them." If this statement true, how long has it been since we were brought into deep waters? It seems that if we have a clean heart that would clearly testify that it wasn't long ago.

On The Right Course?

A sign on the back of a travel trailer read, "If I'm not headed west, stop me and turn me around". Would some loving and concerned Christian stop us and turn us around if we weren't head toward heaven? At times we all need help finding out what direction we are headed. Those are the times our compass is acting up because of some interference. Let's not let anything interfere with our arriving at our desired destination. Lord, please help us all.

Sun shine / Son shine

It was such a warm sunny day today and it isn't even Spring. We sat out and enjoyed the weather and all the people who were outside. When the weather warms and the sun is shining brightly, people just begin to gravitate to the outdoors. They go out to enjoy with much enthusiasm and excitement the sunshine and nice weather. It reminds me how people who come to the Lord act. When Jesus, who is the light to all the world, comes into our lives we become enthused and excited. Of course the difference between these two illustrations is obvious, those who are excited about the nice weather soon are back in their homes when the weather becomes cold and wet. The Christian on the other hand should be enthused to walk in the light and to have fellowship one with another no matter what the circumstance of their life. We should be the people on this planet that are known as the people of joy and yet something happens to the new and excited believer that causes their joy to wane. Let me remind us that the Light of the Lord never loses it's luster or brilliance. If the enthusiasm and excitement subside in a Christian's life guess with me as to who is causing the light to dim. We can stay in the light and warmth of the sun or go indoors where it dims. We can stay in the Light of the Lord and bask in His warmth and presence or we too can move to a place of darkness. The choice is ours to make. Let's walk in the light as He is in the light, and as we do, we can have fellowship one with another day by day no matter what season of life we are in. Let's all let the Son shine in.