FOLLOWS RIGHTEOUSNESS

Proverbs 15:9 (NKJV) 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness. 
    A man recently asked, "Why has the Lord spoken to me today and not before, why have I understood today that I cannot live the way I live any more?" Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"  Matthew 11:15 meaning, hearing the Word of God and receiving the Word is a choice that comes from the heart.
    If we care to consider there has been a sea of humanity born into this world, of all those who have drawn breath, not many have come to Jesus to receive Life, many have lived the way they wished and many have gone to the grave without Hope. Again Jesus says, "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Matthew 7:13  life has two paths only, one to Life the other to destruction. Won't you follow Righteousness today?
Heavenly Father we need You, help us to live as we should, help us to live in your Word, help us to walk as one that loves righteousness. Would You give us strength today for the narrow way? Amen

IF YOU HAD KNOWN

Luke 19:42 (NKJV) 42 saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
     So much is hidden from us today because we choose to wear spiritual blinders, following a horse and carriage recently I noticed there was no hurry or fear from the animal, it was completely secure in its environment around vehicles and concrete buildings, that is completely unnatural. Look around, examine the spiritual condition of where you live, are there things you have grown accustom to that would offend God, are there places and advertisements that would make angels ashamed?
    We can know the Truth, however there must be a desire to know, if the senses are fed with the deception of this world then the Spiritual eyes will become dull and unseeing, Jesus said, "If you had known," friend it is not too late, but soon it could be!
Heavenly Father help us to see clearly, help us to look upward, may we examine our motives and desires, if they are not pleasing to You, help us to turn away and turn to You. Give I pray to us a heart that seeks You above every other thing. Amen

AN ACCOUNT

1 Peter 4:5 (NKJV) 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 
   A man lived hard in this world, he heard of the forgiveness of Jesus and trusted Him with all his heart, many around him could not accept his new freedom from sinful living and began to ridicule him. The man now a prisoner for God, exclaimed, "What you see in my life now is real it comes from above, what you continue to do is fake and gets its life from below, I have found Heaven your are still living for Hell."
  For the person never changed by a confrontation with the Creator, they cannot know "the peace that passes all understanding." Philippians 4:7 What we say of others tells what is really in our hearts, God examines the heart, do you despise another, don't, God has plans for that soul as well. We will give an account of our actions to God and He will judge us.
Heavenly Father help us to think on the things that will bless and encourage others, help us to praise and not curse another, help us to exalt those who are living for You. May we be light and not darkness to those around us. Amen

THE EYES

Proverbs 15:3 (ESV) 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. 
     A man lamented, "I can't sleep at night I feel something is watching me, fear grips me and I toss and turn all night." He was asked, "What kind of work do you do," he answered, "I take things from people they cannot pay for."
      You and I have the Spirit of God in us, given at conception, we have the responsibility to maintain a personal relationship with the One who supplied life to us. The search for satisfaction will be complete when we acknowledge that God only, will satisfy our longing for love, faith and hope. These longings are fulfilled when we ask Jesus to be the center of our lives, by confession of sin and repentance (turning away from those sins) allowing God to have His rightful place in our hearts.
     The Lord is watching, He is looking to see what you will do with The Truth.
Heavenly Father may we search our ways daily, may we examine our motives, may we look to You and find fulfillment in Jesus. Let your Word sink into our hearts and turn us into the children You long for. Amen

RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS

Proverbs 14:34 (NKJV) 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. 
    Leaders are a gift from God, those who lead righteously are a blessing beyond compare, those who lead selfishly are a curse on the people and the nation. We are faced with greed and corruption today like no other, there appears to be no restraint, or righteous living anywhere in government, however God has not forgotten or abandoned His people. He has raised up the nations to rule the earth and He will bring them down as well, the whole world is being infected by the sinfulness of men.
   Look up our redemption is near, when things look the worst God is still on His throne and men will bow the knee and worship either in righteous obedience or in unholy indignation. Where you stand today is of utmost importance, you either belong to the Christ and you worship Him or you belong to the enemy and your worship is in vain.
Heavenly Father help us to worship in Truth and Spirit, help us to look to You and no other, we long for the Day when all people will worship You and You alone. May our days be spent in earnest desire for your Presence. Amen

EVER BEFORE ME

Psalms 51:3 (KJV) 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
   A man cried in front of his cell mates, "My sins haunt me, they won't leave me alone," we are reminded that God requires payment for disobedience, the conscience will not let us go. Moses told the Israelites,
... and be sure your sin will find you out. Numbers 32:23 (NKJV), when told they must follow the commands of God and fully comply.
   Jesus came to forgive and forever put sin away, in the lives of those who will live for Him, by accepting His sacrifice. Have you trusted Jesus with everything in your life, He is waiting on you.
Heavenly Father blessed is the Name of Jesus, He has made a way for men to know You, Holy, Oh God are You, and Holy is the King of Kings. May we look to You in every breath we take. May we seek cleansing early that we may live each moment for You. Amen

IN THAT DAY

Luke 17:31 (NKJV) 31 In that day ... the one who is in the field, let him not turn back.
   Jesus is put on the spot, the incomplete question may have sounded like this, " If you are the Son of God, when does the Kingdom of God come," the answer from the Lord startles the hearer, "The kingdom of God is within you." The Day of God's appearing will not be the meteorologist call, it will be as no one expects, the normal sinful condition of men will rule the day and God will burst on the scene like lightning from a sudden storm. The men questioning Jesus, are predictable, they have a motive in mind, expose those who do not agree with their sordid beliefs, not much has changed, mens hearts are still evil and in need of cleansing.
   For the believer the transformation from not having a relationship with God to knowing Him personally is staggering, once walking in the mandates of our own flesh, now desiring the heart of God. What controls your heart, what will you do "In that day?"
Heavenly Father help us to look for You, help us to acknowledge You alone are God, help Lord that we might be ready for that day. May each day bring new and stronger desires to please You. Amen