Welcome to this week's post. I hope and pray that everyone is doing well. I am still working on writing, and I am working at the store. I am still in good health, thanks be to God. The state I live in hasn't had as many coronavirus cases as larger states. Let us all keep praying that this will stop spreading, and let us pray that those who are sick will quickly recover.
In today's message, I want to focus on the words of Jesus found in John 15:27. Jesus says, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives."
What is the difference between the peace that Jesus gives and the peace that the world gives? The peace that the world gives does not last. Nations go to war and then sign peace treaties. In a few years, they are right back fighting with one another. The world can't give peace on a personal level. Just when one crisis is solved, something else crops up to cause anxiety. This world certainly can't bring peace about what happens after this life is over.
The peace that Jesus gives is much different. His is a peace that lasts forever because He is the eternal God. Those who have made Jesus Lord know that He will never leave us nor will He forsake us. He has prepared a home in Heaven for us so that we can be where He is for all eternity. We can know that no matter what happens in this life, He holds our eternity in His loving and powerful hands.
Next week, Lord willing, we will once again look at the words of Jesus. May God bless you and keep you safe and well. Amen
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
He Calls Us Friends
I want to start off by saying hello to everyone. I hope that you are all well and safe. I am getting a little writing work, and I am thankful to the Lord for what He has provided. I am still working in a grocery store, and I am glad to have a job.
Let us all keep praying for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. Pray that those who are sick will make a speedy recovery. Many have lost friends and loved ones, so let us pray for comfort for those who mourn.
Today, I would like us to focus our attention on the words of Jesus found in John 15:15 that states, "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I have learned from my Father I have made known to you."
There are two different things that I want us to focus on in this verse. First of all, we are friends because we know what Jesus' business is. We know what the Lord is doing, because He has made it known to us. For instance, the Lord had told us that He wants everyone to come to repentance. He wants people everywhere to accept His love and forgiveness. He had called us His friends to work with Him to bring the good news of His love to the world.
The Lord has also made known to us the future plans that He has for us and for this world. Those who place their faith and trust in the Lord in this life will be with Jesus for all eternity. We know that Jesus will one day return to this planet to rule and reign in righteousness.
The second thing that I would like to focus on is that it is awesome to consider the fact that the King of Glory asks us to be His friends. He has offered us eternal life, and He has told us that He will never leave us, and He will never forsake us.
Next week, Lord willing , I will post again about the words of Jesus. In the near future, I hope to have a better computer and internet access. At that time, we will resume a normal blog schedule and pick back up with our Daniel sermon series. May God bless you all. Amen.
Let us all keep praying for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. Pray that those who are sick will make a speedy recovery. Many have lost friends and loved ones, so let us pray for comfort for those who mourn.
Today, I would like us to focus our attention on the words of Jesus found in John 15:15 that states, "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I have learned from my Father I have made known to you."
There are two different things that I want us to focus on in this verse. First of all, we are friends because we know what Jesus' business is. We know what the Lord is doing, because He has made it known to us. For instance, the Lord had told us that He wants everyone to come to repentance. He wants people everywhere to accept His love and forgiveness. He had called us His friends to work with Him to bring the good news of His love to the world.
The Lord has also made known to us the future plans that He has for us and for this world. Those who place their faith and trust in the Lord in this life will be with Jesus for all eternity. We know that Jesus will one day return to this planet to rule and reign in righteousness.
The second thing that I would like to focus on is that it is awesome to consider the fact that the King of Glory asks us to be His friends. He has offered us eternal life, and He has told us that He will never leave us, and He will never forsake us.
Next week, Lord willing , I will post again about the words of Jesus. In the near future, I hope to have a better computer and internet access. At that time, we will resume a normal blog schedule and pick back up with our Daniel sermon series. May God bless you all. Amen.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
An Update
I hope that eveyonee is doing well. I am in good health at this time. I bought a cheap smartphone, and I will try to post once a week. I urge everyone to keep praying for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. Pray that those who are sick will make a speedy recovery.
During this time, I have been thankful that I have had some writing work. I also have a part-time job at a grocery store, and I am thankful to the Lord for providing this work.
I just want to remind everyone that Jesus loves and cares about you. While many are staying at home a lot more right now, I urge you to use this time to pray and meditate upon the love of Jesus. Spend as much time as you can reading and studying the Bible. If you have never read the entire Bible, now is a good time to start. Begin by reading the Gospels, and focus intently on the words of Jesus.
I want to leave you today with the words of one of my favorite verses. Hebrews 13:8 -- "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
On Thursday next week, I will be back, and I will post a short message on the words of Jesus. May God bless you all.
During this time, I have been thankful that I have had some writing work. I also have a part-time job at a grocery store, and I am thankful to the Lord for providing this work.
I just want to remind everyone that Jesus loves and cares about you. While many are staying at home a lot more right now, I urge you to use this time to pray and meditate upon the love of Jesus. Spend as much time as you can reading and studying the Bible. If you have never read the entire Bible, now is a good time to start. Begin by reading the Gospels, and focus intently on the words of Jesus.
I want to leave you today with the words of one of my favorite verses. Hebrews 13:8 -- "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
On Thursday next week, I will be back, and I will post a short message on the words of Jesus. May God bless you all.
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