Home Run

Whenever someone new comes into our life, we wonder what he or she has to offer. Sometimes an individual can become the air beneath our wings, and at other times they can be a drag on our progress.

God hits a homerun every time He enters a life.

“The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.’” –Exodus 34:6-7

He was a benefit for Israel thousands of years ago, and He can be a blessing for anyone today who invites Him in.

Give it some thought.

Gary

Self-Esteem

It’s tragic to think you are something when you’re nothing-so much for self-esteem.

This is the statement the Apostle Paul made about himself.

1 Timothy 1:15

15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

It is amazing what God can do with sinners. If you are one, you qualify for the grace of God. If you are not a sinner, good luck.

Think about it.

Gary

Wealth

The older we get the more we realize just how much stuff has been accumulated over the years. Considering the clothing that hangs in our closet, we probably only regularly use ten percent of it.

However, there is something we should be accumulating as the years rush by and that is a wealth of Scripture.

Psalm 119:11

“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” 

If you are lacking in this area, don’t fret because there is still time. Remember this is one of the few things you can take with you when you leave the planet.

Think about it.

Gary

In Charge

Now politicians have an important place in our culture and are necessary. However, when you get to know the King of kings, they diminish in importance.  The one who is really in charge of all things should have all our attention.

1 Timothy 1:17

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Be a good citizen and vote, but always remember your allegiance belongs to the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.

Think about it.

Gary

Timing

I awakened last night and looked at the clock.  The digital reading on the clock read 12:30. It looked like daylight was presenting itself. I was confused. The reality was the electrical power had been interrupted and the clock lost its proper time.

Timing was off.

God speaks of proper timing.

Revelation 1:3

 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.

Do you know what time it is?

Think about it.

Gary

What’s Wrong?

How can you try and figure out what is wrong with people when you honestly can’t understand what is wrong with you? Who am I? How did I get here? Where am I going?

There is One who understands us completely and is willing to take on our case.  He has millenniums of years of proven success in cases such as yours.

Hebrews 4:14-16

14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Have your records transferred over to Him.

Give it some thought.

Gary

Priority

Money sure can come in handy, and you sure can’t live without it. However, something that is much more important is the wisdom that comes from the Word of God. In order to navigate in the days ahead, you certainly need this wisdom.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Let God have a priority over gold.

Think about it.

Gary