He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20 NASB
Category: Christ
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.
1 John 4:18 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.18.NASB
There is a fear that is healthy for those who do not fear God. There is eternal consequences, for those whose hearts are hardened, by their own selfish desires.
But…..
For those who see clearly, that Jesus sacrificed all for those who believe in him, they are made whole, through his death and resurrection. We are not seen as lacking, but by his amazing love, we need have no fear. Our slate is wiped clean. Not by anything we have done. How wonderful is that to ponder every day, and bathe in his marvelous Grace. We are free to serve him and others, in joy and peace.
Thank You Jesus
To know God, you don’t have to see him physically. If you know him, you will feel his presence and see his hand, in all of creation.
for we walk by faith, not by sight-
2 Corinthians 5:7 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.5.7.NASB
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
Hebrews 11:1-3 NASB
You won’t believe what is included in loving your neighbor. It’s something we easily like to forget.
“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Luke 6:27-28 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.6.27-28.NASB
Just remember…….WE were enemies of God before we understood the Gospel. He poured tremendous grace on us, even though we didn’t deserve it. As followers of Christ, should we not do the same?
Think about someone you may be at odds with in your life right now. Maybe your brother, sister, father, mother, daughter, son, best friend, etc. I want you to take a moment, and pray for them and your own heart right now. Continue to do this until God changes your heart. Maybe he will change theirs, but you have to worry about your own heart first.
May God’s grace be with you and may it flow to all those around you.
Blessings
Alan
How do we relieve stress?
When we throw off everything that drags us down, we are freed from a heavy load. We must turn to Jesus, and not our false idols and dreams. Jesus is the one who will ultimately allow us,to fulfill all that we are set on this earth, to do.
I’m not saying in any way that this is necessarily easy, but certainly rewarding!
casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NASB
Where do you get your moral compass for directing you children?
If you set it on your own values, since you are an imperfect man or woman, you would be missing the target. Please consider Jesus as the person, to look at and the bible for you reference. You will not be sorry, and neither will your children.
Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6 NASB
Jesus shines a light on the powers of dark and evil. They cannot overcome his work. His brightness shines through the darkness and he does overcome the darkness.
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
John 1:5 NASB
Who and what do you fear?
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/ecc.12.13.NASB
Proverbs says, that this fear is the beginning of wisdom. There is Good News about this God who demands that we fear and obey him.
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Dad, finally put to rest.
Yesterday, we put my father to rest. For me, I felt like he was at rest, the moment he passed, from this life to the next.
Culturally, back here, it is a big deal to look at the Shell of a body and find finality with the person’s death.
I don’t get it so much, but respect it. Definitely, the burial does make a lasting impression that he is gone.
Anyway, he joins quite a few family members, who leave a legacy of loving God and loving and serving people.
I will miss you Dad, in physical form, but your legacy and spirit will live FOREVER!
With Love
Alan
God had plans for me?
What a comfort to know that the God of this universe, has plans for one like me!
Living Waters 