Praise God for the wonders of life He bestows on us. Today I am going to share a story that was sent to me by a young friend who really understands what believing and faith are all about.
Today’s Prayer
Dear heavenly father, we come to you today, giving thanks for who you are. We ask for daily spiritual growth and understanding, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s eat.
Nails
A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter says, “Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in.”
“Okay,” the man says, “I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart.” “That’s wonderful,” says St. Peter, “that’s worth three points!” “Three points?” he says. “Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe and service.” “Terrific!” says St. Peter, “That’s certainly worth a point.” “One point!!! I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans.” “Fantastic, that’s good for two more points,” he says. “Two points!!!” exasperated, the man cries. “At this rate the only way I’ll get into heaven is by the grace of God!”
“Bingo, 100 points! Come on in!”
We often try to fix problems with glue and duct tape. Jesus did it with nails.
FAITH
Romans 1:8
Let me say first of all that wherever I go I hear you being talked about! For your faith in God is becoming known around the world. How I thank God through Jesus Christ for this good report, and for each one of you.
Hebrews 11:1
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead.
Quote of the Day
The beautiful thing about this adventure called faith is that we can count on Him never to lead us astray.
Charles (Chuck) Swindoll
WITH HOPE AND FAITH
REV. ELDER G E STERRETT
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