Don't drift away

Friends,

I have noticed in my life that it's easy to lose sight of God's word.
Family issues.
Work issues.
Taking care of the home.

They creep in and steal time from the Word. "Busyness" is one of the chief tools of the enemy, and we must actively guard against its impact.

Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.
Hebrews 2:1 [NKJV]

We have heard the Gospel. We can quote the promises of salvation. But we must ... must ... heed them. Obey them. Attend to them.

Only then are securely moored to Almighty King of kings!

Be encouraged, Jose

Real Knowledge

Friends,There is a knowledge that we cannot live without. It is beyond memorization and the ability to accurately quote the Scriptures.

Proverbs 23:23 (NKJV)
Buy the truth, and do not sell it,
Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.

The Lord commands you and me to pursue His truth, and to value it highly. He desires us to have a deep knowledge and understanding of ... more than His words, but His character.

Be encouraged, Jose

 

Put your faith in a Faithful Man

Friends,

We live in an age of self-promotion, don't we? It is a gross understatement to say that self-aggrandizement is encouraged. An entire industry has formed around man's desire to talk about himself. Politicians & celebrities have reached the pinnacles of their professions with no accomplishments except for the ability to take credit for the work of others. It's nothing new.

Proverbs 20:6 [NKJV]
Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?

Indeed.
Are there no faithful men?

There is one. We have found Him, for He promises to reveal Himself to those who truly seek Him. Put your faith in Him.

Be encouraged, Jose

Prepare for the harvest

Friends,

The world will never give you permission to pursue righteousness. Among the enemy's greatest desires is to make following Christ hard ... really hard. What is "easy" is to focus on the challenges and obstacles ... and then give them the power to stop us from seeking the Kingdom of God, from digging into His Word, and from joining forces with fellow believers int the fight against evil.

Proverbs 20:4 [NKJV]
The lazy man will not plow because of winter;
He will beg during harvest and have nothing.

The LORD admonishes His people - you and me - to prepare for the harvest by persevering in adversity. Let no act of the enemy deny you the opportunity to be in God's word. Overcome the flesh's desire for the easy path.

There will come a time when we reap the rewards of those actions. That will be a time of great joy and abundance. A time of unchallenged intimacy with Christ the King.

Be encouraged, Jose