The post Getting in a Position to Find Jesus is about
Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus. This day with God, it’s still the same
for us; wanting to see Jesus by taking the initiative to inquire where Jesus is
and getting a clear view of Him so we know how we should live.
We can start with one small step
and we will find that we can get to a higher place than we ever thought we
could. There is an efficient and effective way to meet with Jesus; every
activity, every conversation, every problem, and even every thought.
Let us, then, feel very sure that we can
come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and
grace to help us when we need it. - Hebrews 4:16
From the depression of the
1930’s and to a smaller degree with the stock market crash in 2008, there is a
lesson to be learned. Bad loans build up a bubble that eventually will burst.
As written about in the post Heaven’s Riches
Are Far More Valuable Than Earthly Wealth, a manager was accused of wasting
a rich man’s possessions. We are not told what possessions the manager was
wasting but we have to speculate that the manger’s greed caused him to take
risk with the rich man’s money.
It could also have been that he
just couldn’t say “no” to those who bought things from his master on loan
without the ability to pay back the loan. We see the same things happening with
many money managers of today. There is this push to sale things or give out
loans to people that can’t pay it off.
When we serve God, the emphasis
is not so much on short term gain but on doing the right things that result in
long term success. There are right attitudes, motives, and actions to take. If we
are focused on serving Him only; to being a good steward for what He gives and
look forward to the time we get to spend with Him each day, then we have a
tendency to think things through and make better decisions.
I found this video that inspires
this desire to hear God’s voice and help make good decisions: Word of God Speak – MercyMe. As we go to
God each day in prayer, it’s important to listen for the instructions and take
the proper steps.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to
all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
By initiating spiritual growth
with regular Bible Study and reflecting
on experiences along the journey, there will be spiritual maturity. What we
write about today may not sink in but write it anyway and someday your words like
seeds will take root. Refuse to stop. Instead, do God’s work and eventually
will blossom a flower for the world to see. Enjoy today’s video: I Refuse – Josh Wilson.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all
these things shall be added unto you. - Matthew 6:33
God’s way is the winning way. As
we compete in the fast paced race of life, nothing is more important than being
highly favored by God because He is big enough to make up for our deficiencies
and provide the power to get us across to the finish line in grand fashion.
Enjoy this inspiring video today: O
Fortuna – ThePianoGuys
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that
has overcome the world, even our faith. - 1 John 5:4
In the post He is in Control, the thought is that God is
in control of our future. Written about is the story of Jacob’s life who worked
hard and developed skills in raising livestock. He was shrewd and used his
skills to become a very prosperous man that God would use to start a great
nation.
By choosing to accept the grace
God has given us through His Son, we are able to receive tremendous advantage
in life and like Jacob, we will also be blessed. As fellow believers, we are on
the same team and God made each of us to be AWESOME! Here is today’s
inspirational Video: How Great Is Our
God – Chris Tomlin.
What, then, shall we say in response to
these things? If God be with us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31
