BEFORE HE WAS TAKEN

Hebrews 11:5 (NKJV) 5 By faith Enoch ... before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 
    We all stand at the threshold of eternity, for some the reward is beyond an earthly description, for others the eternal abyss is horror beyond belief. Mark 9:44-48 What then is the testimony that will please God?
     1 John 2:6 says, we must walk like Jesus, in Matthew 19:21 Jesus says, forsake all and "follow Him," in 1 John 3:14 we read "We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death." The answer is clear, to please God we must have a testimony, and that statement we make with our lives is the test for eternity.
    Could you put your name in the place of Enoch and know that you please God?
Heavenly Father help us we are weak, show us the way through your Word, let all the trues of your spoken word sink into our hearts and grow up into life for those around us. Amen

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: ... 
  In school I learned of involuntary muscles, it was exciting to think the body could exist without conscious effort. Certain muscle groups will work without our prompting and yet they are essential for life.
  The same is true for our relationship to God, we cannot make ourselves acceptable to God there is absolutely nothing you and I can do to please Him, by our doing. The whole process of serving God is involuntary, our salvation depends entirely on the work of Jesus Christ.
  I can do nothing to please Him without His presence in my life, how is that accomplished, by trusting and believing in Jesus the Savior. Won't you celebrate the season of Christmas by trusting your entire life to Him? Without faith it is impossible to please Him!
Heavenly Father in You we live and breath and in You we exist for the purpose of sharing You with others. May all I do today please You with every breath. Amen

CHILD OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Matthew 1:18 (NKJV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: ... she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
   Miracles have not ceased, they have as much impact today as they did thousands of years ago. They cannot be explained by science or mere conjecture, only the faith of the few will see what God has done.
   The world ridicules the birth of the Holy One because He requires the heart be turned over to Him for safe keeping, as long as we maintain possesion of our heart there is no room for Jesus. Mary let her heart hear what God required, and through her the world received The Redemer.
   The Holy Spirit of God chose the only vessel ready to deliver Truth to the world, He has also chosen you to deliver the same Truth of the miracle of salvation for all mankind. Have you been found with the presence of God, and are you ready to deliver to those around you the One called Jesus?
Heavenly Father may others see You in us, may we be found with the presence of Jesus and may all our days be filled with sharing You with the world. Amen 

YOUR NAME

John 17:11 (NKJV) 11 ... Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.
  The Name given to Jesus is the greatest name ever given, that name creates, heals, forgives, raises the dead, transforms lives, redeems, saves and drives the world crazy.
   What is the Power behind that Name, it is the Nature of God, there is no other name capable of transforming the world. Acts 4:12 (NKJV) 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
   With this information we have all the resources of heaven and earth to be what God is calling us to, namely, Him. God is keeping through that Name, those who will live eternally with Him, are you one as He is One with the Father?
Heavenly Father in You we are, in You we exist, in You there is no other Name, thank you for all You do. Amen
   

THE MAIN POINT

Hebrews 8:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Now this is the main point ... He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.
   Getting to the point, the punch line, the end, is gratifying for us, however it may not always satisfy the longing for truth. A little fellow said to his father, "I know why your not happy, you drink!"
    Most people search in vain for happiness, it is illusive, it is wary, it is often not the friend we remember, happiness is not at all what God says we need. Instead, John 17:13 (NKJV) 13 But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves, the Creator wants us to receive His Joy, in that alone we are fulfilled.
    The main point of our existence is to know God, He will meet every need, He alone will satisfy, because He alone has a Better Covenant (Jesus). Will you be His joy filled saint today, ask Jesus to be the center of your life, you will then be filled with JOY?
Heavenly Father in You we alone we are filled with joy, may this season please You, with our hearts desire to share You with others. May all our days be filled with Joy for You? Amen

FOLLOWING FRIVOLITY

Proverbs 28:19 (NKJV) 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough! 
  Work ethics seem to be a past culture, so many today want to be filled with the best life has to offer, without hard work to earn it. For generations, many worked in a 24 hour period almost non stop, sleeping long enough to recuperate and start again, enjoying the work and reaping blessings.
  Today we find people standing in line for a hand out, when even that was a shameful occupation, and few would take it, if first, there had not been hard work to earn it. When God is placed second in society, so goes the moral fabric of that society and laziness becomes that god.
   When men put God first, the spiritual fabric of our lives becomes a strong bond for doing the right thing and showing others how to live. Jesus calls for men to follow Him, the call is still heard by the few, and the payment is still the same, Eternal Life for those who will put him first. Have you tilled your land lately, your heart is waiting, He will provide all you need.
Heavenly Father with the breath You give we praise You, and give thanks for the abundance. Blessed be the Lord who supplies all we need, and blessed be the God who gives eternal Life. Amen

GOD IS NOT UNJUST

Hebrews 6:10 (NKJV) 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 
   For most people, there is no retirement, it is reserved for the few, many work hard until they take their last breath. In the life of the christian there is no day of retirement, we are continually working to share the Glory of Gods salvation with those around us. Read, 1 John 3:14 (NKJV) 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death, the servant of God is overwhelmingly aware of the privileged to share the Gospel.
  We are chosen to share our faith in God with others, John 15:16 (NKJV) 16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. It is true God does not forget, the things we do for Him, what are you doing for God?
Heavenly Father lead us to the Rock, that we may share with those around us your Love. May we seek You in everything. Amen