Good day everyone. As I sit here waiting for inspiration the word ‘Life’ popped into my head, you know, that thing that most of us take for granted. I traveled the scriptures and came away with a few facts that are sure to bless every one that takes them to heart, so get ready to be blessed.
Today’s Prayer
Father, when our lives seem rudderless and we find ourselves floundering without purpose or goals, remind us that You created us for Your own purpose. How can we expect to find Your will for us unless we study Your Word and build a relationship with You? Without You, we only fall into a sea of worldly temptations — immorality, drugs, cults, self-centeredness — and our only destination is hell, both here and hereafter. The choice is ours, isn’t it? Help us to choose You, and Your will for our lives, In the matchless name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Let’s eat.
A Promise Mentioned 380 Times
How do I know Jesus is coming again? Because I believe the Bible. The Bible has shown itself to be the Word of God, and repeatedly the Bible mentions the Second Coming of Jesus. Now the new birth is important, but a new birth is mentioned only nine times in the Bible. Baptism is important, but it’s only mentioned 20 times in the Bible. Repentance is wonderfully important—it is only mentioned 70 times in the New Testament. But the Second Coming of Jesus Christ is mentioned 380 times in the New Testament alone. In the passage above, Peter said that some will ask, “Where is the promise of his coming?” It’s all over the Bible. He has promised, and He cannot lie. If you take the whole Bible, one out of every twenty-five verses speak of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Jesus has said He will return, and He won’t break that promise.
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How often would you say you think about the return of Jesus compared with the amount of space the Bible gives to this truth?
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What could you do to remember this truth more frequently?
Look up some of the passages that refer to Jesus’ return. Work to memorize one or two of these as a way of regularly reminding yourself.
Quote of the Day
If He calls you to a kind of service which is according to His will but not according to your taste, you must not go to it with less, rather with more courage and energy than if your taste coincided with His will. The less of self and self-will there is in anything we do, the better. You must not amuse yourself with going from side to side, when duty calls you straight on; nor make difficulties, when the real thing is to get over them. Let your heart be full of courage, and then say, “I shall succeed. Not I, but the grace of God which is with me.” ~Francis de Sales~