Luke 21 (excerpts)
8 He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. 9 When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.”
10 Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
17 Everyone will hate you because of me. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 Stand firm, and you will win life.
25 “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. 26 People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
32 “Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
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Praise God!
Are you afraid, or are you ready to stand before Jesus Christ when He returns?
The most dreaded part of being in the darkness is the fear of the "unknown." When you don't know the truth, when everything is questionable to you, then you are being dragged down into the bottomless pit and the escape is impossible- and that is truly fear.....
But the truth is- "Jesus is the way, the truth and the life." (John 14:6) And as we continue to hold on to Him, our light, to His way, and to His truth, we will have life and we will never fear :)
Yesterday, as my hubby and I were conversing, I told him that I am having a hard time adjusting to the "new me." The "old me" is the achiever type, the goal-setter, the long-range planner, the one who always wants to make the best of her future. But when I surrendered to our Loving Lord, I tried my very best to live my life "one-day at a time", that "His will is my will" and my life will revolve around giving Him the first priority, for His honor and His glory.
It is not easy, but it is rewarding :) To be justified (saved) by our Loving Lord is more than awesome, but to be sanctified....that is the long process, and it will take my whole lifetime to be blameless, to be pure, to be spotless, but assuredly, perfection will come its way :)
Why sanctification?
Because as Believers, if we all aim to be sanctified to the highest level by our Loving Lord, nothing can hinder us to stand up to our Lord Almighty.
The signs of times are everywhere. And I truly believe "He is coming!" I don't know when, but I hold on to His words.
I have been freed.....
... He let me see that this life will have have troubles, lots and lots of it but the beautiful thing is "I can hold on to Him; He will never forsake me nor leave me."
... He let me have peace and contentment in my heart :)
... chaos is everywhere but I am in His protective shield :)
... I am not afraid to die because I know that death is just for my earthly body :)
... I am not worried for everyday's sake because He knows my needs :)
... He is letting me live my life for Him :)
... and the most beautiful part, I am looking forward to being united with Him :)
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Fear is to those who don't know Jesus Christ; I hope everyone will stop being afraid and start strengthening their relationship with our God Almighty :)
Inspirational Prayer:
Loving Lord, give us the strength to stand strong in You everyday. Life is short but we know we will be able to make the most of it if we dedicate every moment of it to You. Give us the endurance to have "feet that are firmly grounded because of your Gospel of Truth". We know that life is not easy, it is full of challenges but we know too that we will be able to bear it from the power and strength You will give us. Let us continue to have the enthusiasm in our hearts as we wait with anticipation for your coming. Glory to You everyday, In Jesus name, Amen.
Glory to GOD!
Bible in a Year:
Read the Bible in One Year- Here's a reading plan where you and I can focus on God's Words everyday....to make it a habit, make it a practice, Amen :)
Read with me :)
October 7, 2011- Job 14-16
Today is the day :)
If you have not received Jesus Christ yet in your heart, today is the day. May you embrace His love and His gift :)
"Lord Jesus, I believe You are truly the Son of God. I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. Please forgive all my wrongdoing, and let me live in relationship with You from now on. I receive You as my personal Savior, accepting the work You accomplished once and for all on the cross. Thank You for saving me. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to You. Amen." (ref prayer by: Mr. Charles Stanley)
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