"Do you know that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you" (1 Corinthians 3:16)? How do we wrap our heads around that passage of scripture? Is it true? Is it possible for our bodies to be the temple of God? WITHOUT A DOUBT! When a person recognizes his or her sin, repents of it, the next step is to invite Christ to dwell within our hearts; and wouldn't you want it that way?
The God of the Universe resides within my heart. He prompts me to minister to those in need. He leads me toward righteousness, and He CONVICTS me when I find myself knee deep in sin. Isn't that what we want? A presence that will watch out for our every need and immediately supply solutions for those needs?
You (if you truly know Christ as your Savior and Lord) are a dwelling place (sanctuary) for Jesus Christ to be the centerpiece of your life. This should bring you great joy. And of course it should drastically affect the way you lead your life. And if you are not a true believer, you should be very concerned. Because in life there is only "Good & Evil" which naturally backs the theory of a "Heaven & Hell."
Consider these comments very carefully because they could mean the difference between Heaven & Hell for you. This is very serious business. And if you believe there is nothing waiting for you after your death, all I can say is you better hope your right. Otherwise your eternity might just get a "little warm".
Dave
Crazy Papa
I'll make 'um an offer
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Look Toward The Heavens
Hebrews 10:37 says..."FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME AND WILL NOT DELAY." Isn't it ironic that this verse would come before us at just such a time as this. Look at the world today. Look at the mess. Look at the "thinkers" in our government who are trying desperately to figure out what to do.
Way back when John the Baptist was spending his time in prison he sent word to the Lord asking "Are you the Expected One, or should we be looking for someone else?" So many of the prophetic words have been fulfilled and here we sit, waiting for the Lord's return.
Keep looking up, my Christian brothers and sisters because Jesus promised that the day would come when He would return for His church. We may be so much closer to the return of Christ than we realize. Turn your attention toward the things of God and be at peace.
You have neighbors and friends, loved ones and those you don't love so much that still need to here a Word from God that only you can deliver. Romans 10: 9 & 10 is another good scripture to share as you go throughout your day.
Dave
Way back when John the Baptist was spending his time in prison he sent word to the Lord asking "Are you the Expected One, or should we be looking for someone else?" So many of the prophetic words have been fulfilled and here we sit, waiting for the Lord's return.
Keep looking up, my Christian brothers and sisters because Jesus promised that the day would come when He would return for His church. We may be so much closer to the return of Christ than we realize. Turn your attention toward the things of God and be at peace.
You have neighbors and friends, loved ones and those you don't love so much that still need to here a Word from God that only you can deliver. Romans 10: 9 & 10 is another good scripture to share as you go throughout your day.
Dave
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Set Your Mind On God
Romans 8:6 says..."For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the spirit is life and peace." The writer continues to say that the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God because it is not subject to the laws of God so it is impossible to please God.
You know it really is not difficult to live in this world and keep a Godly perspective about life. According to the scripture, simply set your mind on the spirit and allow His direction for each step of the day. We try not to sin each day and the best way is to continually be mindful of the Spirit that resides within you.
I just joined a group of people who believe that they can find 10 million Christians on Facebook. Let's not lose sight of the fact that we are looking for those who's lives have been COMPLETELY turned over to God. Most of America considers itself Christian but what if they had a gun to their head. Would they feel and truly confess the same. These are the 10 million that are being searched for. Harsh words for today's society but God's not looking for "quitters" when times get really tough (and they will).
Is your mind set on the flesh or the spirit? It cannot be both!
Dave
You know it really is not difficult to live in this world and keep a Godly perspective about life. According to the scripture, simply set your mind on the spirit and allow His direction for each step of the day. We try not to sin each day and the best way is to continually be mindful of the Spirit that resides within you.
I just joined a group of people who believe that they can find 10 million Christians on Facebook. Let's not lose sight of the fact that we are looking for those who's lives have been COMPLETELY turned over to God. Most of America considers itself Christian but what if they had a gun to their head. Would they feel and truly confess the same. These are the 10 million that are being searched for. Harsh words for today's society but God's not looking for "quitters" when times get really tough (and they will).
Is your mind set on the flesh or the spirit? It cannot be both!
Dave
Monday, January 5, 2009
Show Us the Father!
In John 14:8 Philip says to Jesus..." Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us." Where is his faith. Jesus say..." Have you been with me so long and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father..." We seem to want to see one proof after another about the existence of Jesus Christ.
Remember when the Lord was in the wilderness for 40 days and nights? Satan came to Christ and says to throw Himself down upon the rocks and God's Angels in heaven would surely "swoop" down and save Him from imminent destruction? So what if Jesus said, Okay, Satan, here I go. Watch closely now! Always looking for that little glimpse of a miraculous scenery that will seal our faith? Well somewhere down the road Jesus would have had to jump off a HIGHER cliff just to prove He is who He says He is!
Jesus went on to say in John 14...Believe in Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me; otherwise believe on account of the works themselves. "Truly truly I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he shall do also; AND GREATER WORKS THAN THESE HE SHALL DO (emphasized); because I go to the Father."
Jesus has given us the power to move mountains and we cannot even believe ourselves out of a witnessing situation. We shared with a server at dinner last night and later he came back to say thanks for the information. He was a believer in the Lord and it was refreshing to see someone "stretch" their faith without having to "jump of a cliff."
Don't miss the opportunity.
Dave
Remember when the Lord was in the wilderness for 40 days and nights? Satan came to Christ and says to throw Himself down upon the rocks and God's Angels in heaven would surely "swoop" down and save Him from imminent destruction? So what if Jesus said, Okay, Satan, here I go. Watch closely now! Always looking for that little glimpse of a miraculous scenery that will seal our faith? Well somewhere down the road Jesus would have had to jump off a HIGHER cliff just to prove He is who He says He is!
Jesus went on to say in John 14...Believe in Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me; otherwise believe on account of the works themselves. "Truly truly I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he shall do also; AND GREATER WORKS THAN THESE HE SHALL DO (emphasized); because I go to the Father."
Jesus has given us the power to move mountains and we cannot even believe ourselves out of a witnessing situation. We shared with a server at dinner last night and later he came back to say thanks for the information. He was a believer in the Lord and it was refreshing to see someone "stretch" their faith without having to "jump of a cliff."
Don't miss the opportunity.
Dave
Sunday, January 4, 2009
A Blessing From Paul
In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Paul says..."Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, wthout blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." In retrospect, looking into what Paul was saying here as he closes out his letter to Thessalonica he adds a line that causes one to think about his or her relationship to Christ.
He devotes all of his time to sharing all of the reasons why we should become Christians and then ends his letter by asking God to "bless and sanctify your entirely" sounding a little like he is taking some liberty here and suggesting that some of those he spoke to asked Jesus to reside in their heart.
And he follows it up with..."faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass." In my way of thinking, Paul must be rejoicing in the souls who surrendered to Christ. What a joy that is. I have been in the presence of some who have given their heart to Christ and it is truely Majestic and always gives me "chills" just to see people as the meet Jesus.
Truely a magical moment in your life. Try it sometime, you'll like it. It only take a few memorized verses to lead one of Christ's "little ones" home.
Dave
He devotes all of his time to sharing all of the reasons why we should become Christians and then ends his letter by asking God to "bless and sanctify your entirely" sounding a little like he is taking some liberty here and suggesting that some of those he spoke to asked Jesus to reside in their heart.
And he follows it up with..."faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass." In my way of thinking, Paul must be rejoicing in the souls who surrendered to Christ. What a joy that is. I have been in the presence of some who have given their heart to Christ and it is truely Majestic and always gives me "chills" just to see people as the meet Jesus.
Truely a magical moment in your life. Try it sometime, you'll like it. It only take a few memorized verses to lead one of Christ's "little ones" home.
Dave
Saturday, January 3, 2009
"Come to Me"
Matthew 11:28 says..."Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." Here we find one of the more simple invitations to come to salvation in Jesus Christ. A genuine call to repentance and a new life with Christ from the Savior Himself.
Is there someone who does not need to respond to this invitation. Only if that person has already decided he wishes Hell as his final place (where I am sure there will be no resting). You and I walk past and even brush shoulders with people who have yet to accept this invitation.
Jesus says..."Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and YOU SHALL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOUL." Can we truly just walk by these poor lost souls and say absolutely nothing? I suggest that we cannot if we choose to be obedient to God's Word.
Jesus came into the world to allow us to take His yoke upon ourselves and He says..."For My yoke is easy, and My load is light." Life is tough. How's your "Yoke" hanging today. Take His and then go tell someone.
Dave
Is there someone who does not need to respond to this invitation. Only if that person has already decided he wishes Hell as his final place (where I am sure there will be no resting). You and I walk past and even brush shoulders with people who have yet to accept this invitation.
Jesus says..."Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and YOU SHALL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOUL." Can we truly just walk by these poor lost souls and say absolutely nothing? I suggest that we cannot if we choose to be obedient to God's Word.
Jesus came into the world to allow us to take His yoke upon ourselves and He says..."For My yoke is easy, and My load is light." Life is tough. How's your "Yoke" hanging today. Take His and then go tell someone.
Dave
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