Jeremiah 21:8-9 Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague.

Jeremiah 21:8-9 (New International Version)


8 "Furthermore, tell the people, 'This is what the LORD says: See, I am setting before you the way of life and the way of death. 9 Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague. But whoever goes out and surrenders to the Babylonians who are besieging you will live; he will escape with his life.

There are times when we find ourselves in the wrong place. Should we stay or should we go ? The decision should be simple if we are true to what we believe. Sometimes this involves giving up something precious, a good position, a good remuneration or some other sacrifice. The weight of this is only measurable by each individual and the choice is entirely yours.

...you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your hear...that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." - Romans 10:9

The only way is through Jesus Christ. No other religion is as clear as this, that through no good works on your own you can be saved. Only through the acceptance of God' sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ on the cross that you can be saved.

Accept that knock on you door, that stirring in your heart. That is God calling you. Let him in today and your ticket to be saved will be issued.



 

Are you taking care of the house that God left you ?

I was tidying up my family home last weekend and a thought entered my mind. This house that I lived in for so many years, was left empty after my father passed away almost 5 years ago. I wondered if I was doing the best that I could with this house. What would my dad be thinking ?

Isn't this the same as what God has done after Jesus Christ sacrificed himself on the cross ? Didn't he leave something for us to take care of ? What would he think of the job we have done so far ? Have we kept his house well  and tendered to his garden ?

A sobering thought indeed.

Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless -- not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

Titus 1:7-9 (NIV)

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus

Philippians 2:5


"Your attitude (or mind in the KJV) should be the same as that of Christ Jesus."

Jesus came to give His life as a sacrifice for sin. But many portions of His life were for the express purpose of giving us an example by which to live. With all the power of the Universe at His command, He humbled Himself and demonstrated the mind and attitude of a servant; "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve" (Matthew 20:28).

To be a mind of a servant is being more the thinking in a sub servant manner. It is to be humble and be of  service to others. Each day we face situations where people who are what we consider of a lower level to us in terms of knowledge or skills. Some times it is hard to bring ourselves to their level to appreciate the world from their side. Every day we struggle with ourselves to live up to this ideal. It is definitely not an easy walk.

Good Friday - a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice

Good Friday comes around again and we are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for us. We are reminded that it is not through our good works or deeds that we are saved and redeemed, but through the ultimate sacrifice laid down on the cross oh so long ago.

As Easter comes, please remember it is not about furry bunny rabbits or colorful Easter eggs, how nice that may be...but it is about a gift so much more precious for the price that was paid.