This is to continue our reflection of "Dec. 15th to 31st deepening knowledge on the birth of Jesus and Christmas."
John 3:16
New International Version (NIV)For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Praise God!
I have heard the "good news" or usually referred to as the "gospel" of Jesus Christ since I was a little girl, especially during Christmas season. And I truly and firmly believe that it should be the consistent message for everyone to hear-- that God, our Father in Heaven, did love us with an immeasurable love, that is why He wants us all to come to Him, but sin separated us from Him, so He have to make a move to open Heaven for us, that is why He sent Jesus Christ, His one and only Son, so that by believing in Him, by placing our trust fully on Him, death and hell will not snatch us away from Him, but rather, the floodgates of mercy and grace has been opened up for us, and as we believe, we have eternal life.
If we have received Jesus Christ, then we already have the assurance of an everlasting life :)
But remember, it doesn't end there, if our loving God has been consistent with us in His provisions, in His never-ending blessings, in His grace and mercy, in His faithfulness and unconditional love, have we made some consistent moves for Him?
As I read today's Bible passages in Judges 1-2, I can't help but reflect that it is quite hard for the Israelites to be in constant obedience to the Lord. That is why they need a leader, a good shepherd to lead them, because even for awhile, they always are astray.
How I praise and thank God, I thank Jesus for being our Good Shepherd, for the Holy Spirit in us, who always leads us to His light as we continue to follow Him everyday, every moment, every breath.
If we are to be consistent in His leading, live in Spirit and not give in to the desires of our flesh every moment, be in constant obedience to Him, continue to wait for Him with longing in our hearts, then we can truly claim the same words Joshua had said: "but for me and my family, we will continue to serve the Lord."
(But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”-Joshua 24:15)
......truly an Amen, isn't it?
Have a great day in the Lord!
If we have received Jesus Christ, then we already have the assurance of an everlasting life :)
But remember, it doesn't end there, if our loving God has been consistent with us in His provisions, in His never-ending blessings, in His grace and mercy, in His faithfulness and unconditional love, have we made some consistent moves for Him?
As I read today's Bible passages in Judges 1-2, I can't help but reflect that it is quite hard for the Israelites to be in constant obedience to the Lord. That is why they need a leader, a good shepherd to lead them, because even for awhile, they always are astray.
How I praise and thank God, I thank Jesus for being our Good Shepherd, for the Holy Spirit in us, who always leads us to His light as we continue to follow Him everyday, every moment, every breath.
If we are to be consistent in His leading, live in Spirit and not give in to the desires of our flesh every moment, be in constant obedience to Him, continue to wait for Him with longing in our hearts, then we can truly claim the same words Joshua had said: "but for me and my family, we will continue to serve the Lord."
(But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”-Joshua 24:15)
......truly an Amen, isn't it?
Have a great day in the Lord!
InTouch Impact Team Prayer Partnership:
Please pray with me,
(for the month of December)
WEEK 5: As we begin a new year, ask God to show every
Glory to GOD!
(for the month of December)
WEEK 5: As we begin a new year, ask God to show every
believer His will for his or her life. Pray that each Christian
will have a heart that is willing and obedient to the Lord.
Glory to GOD!
May Jesus' love abounds in us all everyday (".)
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; God speaks to us through His words :)
December 28, 2011- Judges 1-2
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: Dr. Charles Stanley, InTouch Ministry)
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