It Gets Better

Matthew 11:6 - And tell him, ‘God blesses those who do not turn away because of me.’

The gospel is offensive to those who don't yet believe. It's not comfortable to hear that we are sinners and are lost in our sin, unable to help ourselves. We like to think we're in control of our own destiny and it's a blow to realize that our perceived self-control was just an illusion, a fantasy. In another verse, the Bible states that our righteousness is like filthy rags when compared to God's standard of righteousness. We don't have a hope in heaven of making it to heaven on our own.

But it gets better! Once we accept the Gospel and turn to Christ, He blesses us! He makes us righteous! He makes us worthy by his sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary.

Now, we can turn to Christ and discover true life; life more abundantly. Or as they say it in Singapore, "Excellent Life". All we have to do is not be offended by the convicting power of the message of the Cross, and turn to Christ. Simply acknowledge we are lost without Him and agree to obey His commands from now on.

I say that's a sweet deal. Get in on it while it's still on the table, because the best part is yet to come. That's right, it gets even better! One day soon, Jesus is coming back to catch his Church away. Then we will forever be with the Lord! (Believer: If that doesn't make you excited, you need to check yourself)

When that happens we'll be able to say truthfully: It doesn't get any better than this!

Maranatha!

Comfort Is On the Way

Genesis 23:1-2, 24:63,67

Isaac was going through one of the saddest times in his life: the loss of his mother. It's cool that his greatest comfort came when he was heading out to meditate and walk; he was alone with God.

Walk with God every day, no matter what your circumstances, and you'll be amazed at how good God is to you.

Scary

Matthew 7:21-23

Scary thought: it's possible to operate the supernatural gifts of the Spirit and exercise the authority of God without true relationship with God. The scary part is that there will be people in hell who performed miracles and prophesied.

Being used by God publicly does not mean you are saved. It matters what happens between you and God in private.

Wisdom In A Moment

Proverbs 1:28
"When they cry for help, I will not answer.

Though they anxiously search for me, they will not find me."

Wisdom cannot be gained in a moment. It must be sought aggressively, cultivated over time, and above all it must be founded on fear - deep reverence - of God. It is foolish to believe that a careless and loose lifestyle can somehow enable one to make wise decisions in the heat of the moment.