Humans Have It All Wrong
We are not put here on this Earth to make money, posess material things, do what we want. It is NOT all about us. We are here for one reason. We are to share the Good News of our Lord and Savior, the Christ, Jesus, God. These bodies are only vessels to be used to get us through this life. To be the hands and feet of our God. The important thing is our soul. These bodies are only good for a time. Our souls are forever. Our souls are meant to spend eternity with God in heaven. These fleshly bodies are just a vessel we are to use until we finish the work God has for us to do. That work is to spread and share His Word, promises, and love with every person, so they may choose to spend eternity in Heaven with God too. How can they choose God, if they don't know who He is, or don't understand His love for them? Our job is to help them know the Lord loves them and wants to be their personal Savior. He wants them to spend eternity with Him. Jesus tells us in Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature".
We are to live our lives as a testament to Him. So that others can see His love through us.
Deuteronomy 10:12-13 "And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good?
I pray that you have a wonder-Full, blessed day.
Deb
Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD
lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
How Are You Representing Christ?
Do people know you are a Christian with out you telling them?
I remember once, quite a few years back when I worked at Walmart before it moved to the North side, I had been to a women's conference and I had to stop by Walmart on my way home. When I walked in the door, the greeter asked what the name tag was for so I told him. He said "Oh! You are one of those Christian people!" You could have knocked me over with a feather! I thought I was doing a good job at being a Christian but he couldn't even tell I was a Christian! At first I was offended. But I soon realized that I needed to thank God for using that person to get my attention! That got me thinking about what I was presenting to the world. I wasn't representing Christ like I should. From that day on, I have tried to be a better representation of my Lord and Savior. I still don't always get it right. Sometimes I fail miserably. But I am a work in progress. I will never be perfect here in this world. He will not give up on me. Praise God, He isn't done with me yet!
Colossians 3:12-1712 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Romans 12:9-21
Behave Like a Christian
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 Therefore
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
I remember once, quite a few years back when I worked at Walmart before it moved to the North side, I had been to a women's conference and I had to stop by Walmart on my way home. When I walked in the door, the greeter asked what the name tag was for so I told him. He said "Oh! You are one of those Christian people!" You could have knocked me over with a feather! I thought I was doing a good job at being a Christian but he couldn't even tell I was a Christian! At first I was offended. But I soon realized that I needed to thank God for using that person to get my attention! That got me thinking about what I was presenting to the world. I wasn't representing Christ like I should. From that day on, I have tried to be a better representation of my Lord and Savior. I still don't always get it right. Sometimes I fail miserably. But I am a work in progress. I will never be perfect here in this world. He will not give up on me. Praise God, He isn't done with me yet!
Colossians 3:12-1712 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Romans 12:9-21
Behave Like a Christian
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 Therefore
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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