Bible reference (New Testament) ~ Colossians 3:23-24

At church the pastor talked about Colossians 3:23-24.  In the past I have focused on verse 23 but I didn’t put 24 with it. As a Christian I know it’s important to be a good worker because you represent Christ  But when you’re working sometimes you need a little more than a command to do the right thing. Verse 24 supplies that.  God has rewards for the work we do. 

Colossians 3

23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.

Bible reference (Old Testament) ~ Psalm 11:4-5

God cannot be in the presence of sin but He still watches over humanity. He carefully studies the actions of all people.

Psalm 11

4 But the Lord is in his holy Temple;
the Lord still rules from heaven.
He watches everyone closely,
examining every person on earth.
5 The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked.
He hates those who love violence.

Bible reference (New Testament) Romans 2:5-11

Some day God will judge humankind. There will be trouble and calamity on those who  refuse to obey God’s truth. And there will be glory, honor and peace for those who follow Him!

Romans 2:

5 But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. 6 He will judge everyone according to what they have done. 7 He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. 8 But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. 9 There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. 10 But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. 11 For God does not show favoritism.

Bible reference (OldTestament)~ Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Chronicles 16:15-17

God keeps His promises to those who honor and live for Him to a thousand generations!  Why did God say 1000 generations? I don’t know! But I rest in in that truth, His care and blessings for myself and the future generations of our family and follow Him each day of my life!

Deuteronomy 7

9 Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.

1 Chronicles 16

15 Remember his covenant forever—
the commitment he made to a thousand generations.
16 This is the covenant he made with Abraham
and the oath he swore to Isaac.
17 He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree,
and to the people of Israel as a never-ending covenant:

Bible reference (Old Testament)~1 Chronicles 16:28-30

Thank God today for all His greatness!  He sustains the world. His name should be proclaimed in all the world, in all the nations!

When the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, King David made a great celebration. He gave a song to the leaders of worship for them to play on their instruments. Here is part of that song~

28 O nations of the world, recognize the Lord,
recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong.
29 Give to the Lord the glory he deserves!
Bring your offering and come into his presence.
Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor.
30 Let all the earth tremble before him.
The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.

Had some hard times in your life? Look to God for help. Here is the Jabez Prayer. Live for God and pray this prayer everyday for awhile. Trust God for what happens.

I’m thankful. My Grand Am car broke down with damages beyond its worth. I needed a new one. So instead of stressing I prayed with my family and spoke God’s Word. My favorite go-to verse in time of need is~ My God shall supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory. (Philippians 4:19). I also prayed the Jabez prayer found in the Old Testament. I wrote a blog post about it a few days back.

God has been gracious, within three days, I have a better car now with a reasonable payment and insurance.   I trusted and rested in God with friends and family and am thankful for the quick response. I plan to use it to honor God.

New Testament Bible reference~Romans 1:16-17

God is very powerful. His power is talked about many times in the Bible. One way God has revealed His power is through the life, death and rising from death of Jesus, His son. Jesus’ death gives us the opportunity to choose to go to Heaven when we die.

New Testament Bible reference~Acts 28:7-10 Continue reading →

Old Testament Reference~Psalm 8:3-4

How many times have you looked at the peaceful sky on a clear and bright, starry night and thought about God? God made all those many individual beacons of light. The vastness of the universe is hard to comprehend.

Now imagine looking at the stars and talking about them with David. Think of the setting. Probably around a fire. Maybe he had a handheld harp to strum. The peace of God is all around and is comforting. God said David was a man after His own heart. He was a shepherd to sheep in his youth and then he became the king to God’s people. We contemplate together why God made the stars. 

David is credited with writing Psalm 8. Verses 3 and 4 make me wonder why God is so mindful of humans.  Why does He desire us to spend time with Him? Why did He send His only son, Jesus, who never did wrong, to cover for all the wrongdoing we do.