QUESTION: What is this world coming to?
ANSWER: This world is coming to a day when it will humbly recognize and reverence Jesus as The Lord of all---the One who was once hanging, bleeding, and dying on a cross and is now on the Throne of Heaven, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Romans 14:10,11 . . . . for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As i live, saith The Lord, every knee shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God.
Evangelist Tony Nolan said, "Lord is key here, people. He's not the religious icon Jesus. He's not the denominational Jesus. He's not the T-shirt Jesus or the jewelry jesus or the homebody Jesus. He's The Lord Jesus. You must be willing to surrender your life to Him as the boss or the leader or the ruler of your life."
Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them because they fainted and were scattered abroad as sheep having no shepherd.
What a loving, compassionate Savior we serve. I'm glad He saw our need for redemption and was willing to offer Himself as an atonement for our sins.
Many are seeking direction for their lives, for peace, contentment, and assurance of the life to come.
Jesus is right for whatever's wrong in your life. He invites you to accept him as your personal Lord and Savior.
Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am week and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Printed on my favorite coffee cup is a reminder to remember God's benefits.
Psalms 103:2 Bless The Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
I listed my one-word benefits as they came to mind---home, car, iPad, iPod, clothes, food, peace, family, friends, trophies, treasures, fellowship, church, music, piano, Bible, books, hymns, love salvation, grace, mercy, health sleep, quiet, hope, heaven, joy, and blessings.
After verse two above, the Psalmist lists God's benefits. We are so blessed.
- forgives iniquities
- heals diseases
- redeems us
- lovingkindness
- tender mercies for those who love Him
- righteousness and judgment for the oppressed
- plenty of mercy
- slow to anger
One of the most humbling and spiritual services at my church is on Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving. A candle is lit, the lights turned off, and each individual (by family) light a candle off the original one and tells what they are thankful for and how God has blessed them during the year.
Afterwards, I usually remember blessings I forgot, so this year I made a list. I just realized I omitted daily grace and mercy and God's Word and truth.
Psalms 100:4,5 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him and bless his name. For The Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth to all generations.
Genuine thanksgiving and praise recognizes God's greatness, remembers the reality of His blessings and bursts forth from a soul that adores Him.
