Some of us
accept the free gift of Salvation offered by God through Jesus Christ, others
reject Him altogether, and some of us try to earn Salvation through our own
merits and good works (John 3:16-18; Ephesians 2:8-9).
People
blame God for the suffering in this world. Once we put aside our pride and
rebellion, we can influence our children, family and friends to use prayer to
solve their problems rather than to resort to blame, violence and carnality.
We teach
them to aspire to use their vocation and hobbies to make the world a better
place. Even more important than this, however, is teaching them the Word of
God.
Life is
not about doing, but about being. God has a perfect plan for each person ever
born (Ephesians 2:10). If we branch off in our own direction, we end up
spinning our wheels.
However,
if we focus on what God is doing in and through our life each moment, we
discover His divine appointments throughout the day as we follow the leading of
His Holy Spirit.
Through the
blood of Christ and the word of our testimony, we can heal the sick, cleanse
the lepers, raise the dead and cast out devils all in Jesus’ name and through
His Holy Spirit (Matthew 10:8).
Christ in
us is the light of the world (John 8:12). God places His authentic Believers in
a candlestick, which He can move as He wills, to give the whole world an
opportunity to come to Christ’s Light.
As His
church, we are a city set on a hill, which cannot be hidden. We can let His
light in us shine so brightly that people will see our good works and give God
the glory (Matthew 5:14-16).
Prayer:
Father
God, we have assurance that You hear our prayers. Not only do You give us what
we ask for, if it is according to Your will, but You also give us abundantly more
than we request (Ephesians 3:20). We see the truth of this in Your answer to
Solomon’s prayer (1 Kings 3:11).
How often
we place our affections on this world’s wealth and resources. We labor more for
mammon’s trappings than for the eternal matters of Your Kingdom.
How much
better it is for us to put our treasure where moth and rust do not destroy
(Matthew 6:19-20). Remind us that prayer, witnessing, Christian relationships
and mentoring others for Christ are the true jewels of life.
Thought
for the Day:
The Word of
God truly is the mightiest sword.
- Hebrews 4:12
