In these tumultuous times, it’s crucial to heed God’s call for humility, prayer, seeking His face, and turning from wicked ways. This divine promise is directed to His people, urging us to be steadfast and rely on His wisdom.

A Blessed Life | CeCe Winans

Psalms 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” Those who diligently obey God will remain blessed. It’s crucial to focus on the Word of God, not worrying about popular trends.

Obedience leads to health and prosperity, like fruit-bearing trees with strong roots. God watches over His word, providing protection. There are only two paths: obedience or rebellion; there’s no middle ground.

Meditating on God’s Word helps us follow Him, leading to a fruitful life. Delighting in God’s law and meditating on it day and night makes us like trees planted by rivers, prosperous and unshaken. However, engaging with unbelievers is essential for sharing Jesus, but we must avoid imitating their sinful ways.

It’s important to recognize the deceptive notion that there’s a middle ground in serving God. Either we follow His will or we choose rebellion. Jesus emphasized this, declaring, “You’re either for me or against me.” Emotional experiences with God are powerful, but our lifestyle and actions matter beyond those moments.

Psalm 1:2-3 emphasizes delighting in the Lord’s law and constant meditation. This leads to a flourishing life, remaining unshaken in various seasons. The more we embrace obedience, the more fruitful and prosperous our lives become. On the contrary, allowing the influence of those who ridicule God to affect us leads to separation from our spiritual nourishment.

While we engage with unbelievers, it’s crucial to maintain a distinct identity, not conforming to sinful patterns. The world needs to witness Jesus through our actions and relationships. In conclusion, choosing obedience, delighting in God’s Word, and maintaining a distinct identity are key to a prosperous and impactful Christian life.

Surely, we shouldn’t engage in ungodly behavior, especially in this internet era. If anyone desires despair, spend time with mocking sinners. However, if you seek God’s blessing, befriend those who love Him and His word. Let’s be the church, turning from wicked ways, praying for one another.

God’s got it, and we don’t need to worry. Applying God’s wisdom to our lives yields good fruit and approval. Remember, are you chaff or wheat? Stand on God’s word, unmovable despite challenges.

Psalm 119 emphasizes blessings for those walking in the law of the Lord, seeking Him wholeheartedly, and avoiding iniquity. God sees all, even in the dark.

In these tumultuous times, it’s crucial to heed God’s call for humility, prayer, seeking His face, and turning from wicked ways. This divine promise is directed to His people, urging us to be steadfast and rely on His wisdom.

The world may face uncertainties, but for those grounded in God’s word, there’s assurance and strength. It’s not about perfection but a faithful commitment to living according to His principles.

Let’s not be swayed by circumstances but remain anchored in God’s unchanging truth. As Psalm 119 reminds us, the path to blessings involves walking in the ways of the Lord, seeking Him wholeheartedly, and shunning iniquity. So, let’s embrace the call to be a resilient, blessed people, standing firm on the unshakable foundation of God’s word.

Jesus said that the kingdom is near us, and that the kingdom is in us. Yet, our feet are not yet in it.

Every Eye Will See Him | Beth Moore

Key Scriptures: Galatians 4:4, Luke 2:6, 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 9:28, Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 24:30, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-7
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Jesus said that the kingdom is near us, and that the kingdom is in us. Yet, our feet are not yet in it. So, if you ever wonder why we are strangers in this world, it’s because our citizenship is in a different place. Here we are, and very often we don’t even speak the same language. Can anybody go there with me?

So here, the kingdom, our hearts beat for it, whether we realize it or not. That longing that you have, that you cannot identify – you know, one of the things that I tell a sister who is really struggling to stay in her marriage is that our citizenship is in a different place. Even though we have a lot of love, laughter, tears, turmoil, and absurdity in this world, our deepest longings won’t be found and satiated here.

I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately. Maybe it’s because we just finished putting our Christmas stuff up a few weeks ago, and it seems like no one treats us like royalty here. We are in the world, but the world does not act like it even knows who we are.

In the beginning, time was the very first thing God created, as the Eternal realm required it for a starting point. Time relates to all things on Earth and is linear in the Bible.

The Bible sees time not as fleeting but as building, reaching a moment in time. Time, as mentioned in Revelation, is always in reference to temporal events on Earth. Hebrews 9:27 highlights the linearity of time, stating it is appointed for man to die once, then comes judgment. In Galatians 4:4, it is noted that when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son.

Time, seen as moving toward a moment, is emphasized in various biblical passages, such as Luke 2:6 and John 7:8. This understanding transforms our perspective on life, recognizing that all time is moving toward a significant moment, not just a fleeting progression.

The birth of Christ, imperative for this moment, is not the apex; rather, it paves the way for the ultimate moment when every eye will see and the kingdom will come. This profound perspective is a reminder during this time of year, encapsulating the essence of the Lord’s Prayer in anticipation of that divine moment.

All of time is ticking toward one huge scene, the manifestation and interpretation of the Son of God coming to rule in righteousness. He will write every single wrong and injustice; can I get an amen in the house tonight? We are not winding down; we are revving up because we are moving toward a time when every eye will see Him breaking through the sky. We are not running out of time; we are running to it.