A FALL

Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. 
   A man angry with life declared, "I will never trust anyone again!" Why? He had gained a large sum of money that he did not work for, so called friends helped him spend the money, the ability to attract others through finances was gone and no one wanted him around any more.
   We think popularity is the price of success, however, success is measured no by man but God. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. Psalms 1:3 (NKJV) Prosperity is the abundance God provides for those who follow Him with all their heart, money, homes, houses and cars are the outward signs of earthly desires. God desire for us to seek Him, letting His hand provide all we need.
Heavenly Father help us to check out attitude at the door of your Truth, may we look to Jesus and forget the desire of this world. May all our thoughts please You, may we rest in your ways and no other. Amen

IN THE SHADOW

Psalms 63:7 (NKJV) 7 Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.
    A little fellow walked behind his dad trying to step into his tracks in the sand, no matter how far he jumped he still could not match his feet to the bigger stride, finally he blurted out, "Dad walk closer." We are often in the shadow of others sometimes by choice and some by necessity, Jesus was always in the shadow of His Father and gladly declared, "... I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner." John 5:19 (NKJV)
    For the christian to walk in the shadow of our Creator is a gift beyond compare, He has given everything needed to successfully complete the mission of life and that is, to live like the Son.
    Are you rejoicing in the shadow of your Savior, you can, simply trust everything to Him today.
Heavenly Father in you we exist, in You we live and breathe, help us to walk in that amazing shadow of your Presence that all may see You. Amen

MY FOOD

John 4:34 (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.
    Many claim to know Christ and to maintain a relationship with Him, if that is so, "He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked." 1 John 2:6 (NKJV) Jesus told the disciples He had food they did not know about, it was the food of Heaven, that food is obedience, that is what fills that is what satisfies, that food alone will provide the Spiritual nourishment we crave.
   Do you really know Him, then you will seek the will of Him who created you and you will finish His work.
Heavenly Father help us to obey, help us to walk in the Way, help us to see that obedience is your Will. Amen

TRULY MY SOUL

Psalms 62:1 (NKJV) ... Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.
   The soul that has put its trust in the Savior, has time for God. David has made time for God a priority, He has divulged to all who will hear in songs, poems and prose the relationship all should have with their Creator.
    Are you struggling today to make sense of living, the art of waiting on God is simply spending quality time with Him. To know Him is to love Him with all your heart, however, you cannot know the Living God without first having Him enter your being.
   Salvation is a gift from our Maker, He has made a way for us to receive Eternal Life in His presence, it comes through and in the Name of Jesus. Do you know Him, then you will wait in silence for Him.
Heavenly Father to know You is know Salvation, to know You is to know there is no doubt of our relationship with You. In all the things we face there is the assurance we belong to You, thank you for the amazing Gift of Life. Amen

HE WHO DOES THE TRUTH

John 3:21 (NKJV) 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God."
    A little fellow went straight to his room, the same routine happened each day, finally his mom asked why, "I have a secret and I am not ready to tell, " he replied, soon the day arrived and with big smiles and joy he produced a crudely carved boat, handing the prize to his dad he announced, "Dad you said you always wanted a boat now we have one together."
    Everything is revealed by light, a day for all things done in secret will come, however the one who belongs to Christ will practice daily righteous living. The thought of offending God brings fear and the desire to please Him is always the rule of the day. To live in Truth we will want everything we do to be seen in The Light, we will want everyone to know we belong to God.
Heavenly Father the words of our Lord bring conviction that every area of our lives belong to You. We are not hidden from You but exposed, help Lord that we might live righteous before man and You. Amen

IN MERCY

Proverbs 16:6 (NKJV) 6 In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
   In the gospel of Luke chapter 15, is an amazing account of this very verse, a son falls for the allure of the world and leaves everything for its deceit. Broken he returns to his home to find mercy and truth stands in the gap where judgment should have been administered. Mercy being his father receives him with open arms, Truth is, he should have been rejected, but standing in the gap is Love (Jesus) and only Love prevails.
   Friend He still stands in the gap (between heaven and hell), Jesus offers Mercy and Truth, the world offers rejection and lies, turn to Jesus and be forever forgiven, continue in the world and experience forever judgment. Fear God and evil has no place, give place to evil and God has no forgiveness.
Heavenly Father, thank you that we may still come to You and experience forgiveness of sin and self serving. Thank you for dying in our place that we may live eternally, thank you that the spilling of your Blood cleanses those who receive from all sins. Amen

HE KNEW

John 2:24 (NKJV) 24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men,
   A little fellow stood up in his chair and announced, "I know what your thinking, I spilled my drink so I can't have another, but I can." We often pretend we know what others are thinking, how foolish to believe we know what another observed from their perspective.
   God alone knows what men think, He knows if we really love Him or just have an affinity for Him. Many who associated with the Lord found Him friendly and warm, charming and alarming, healing and revealing, but that in no way qualified them for eternity. The one who finds a relationship with Jesus is the one who has entrusted every area of his life to Him. He knows you do you know Him?
Heavenly Father in You alone we receive eternity, in You alone we live and breathe, help us to live every moment for You that all, may see You. Amen