Do you have days you want to explode? Not with anger or things that drag you down to the ground, But with Love flowing from a gracious, Heavenly Father! “Oh, to know and to be known by the very essence of Him. How God awesome!”
“What do you consider to be the true love of God?” Do you believe if you say you love God, you will be going to Heaven? Maybe you have had the thought that you aren’t a horrible person, and yes, you expect to be there after you finish your days on earth. I use to think something like this many years ago. My parents are there. Why wouldn’t I be there also? If I had taken that thought line, I would have been in grave danger. We are responsible for our own lives before God, and no one can answer for us as we stand before Him. Some might say, “I am most confident I have helped people along the way, from time to time. I gave to charities and did public service stuff. Doesn’t that count?”
The Bible points to God’s Son, Jesus. Have you ever met him personally and listened to his heart as he shared his innermost thoughts about you and the plans he has for your life? Have you felt the breath of His Holy Spirit when he attempted to draw you to the one who died on the cross for you and all humanity? Very accurately put, it is all about Jesus. He is the living Holy God. No idol could ever do what he has done or will do for those who love and profess him as Lord of their lives. Many people seem to gravitate towards those who appear to have power and money. To what end? Who wouldn’t want to spend eternity with this all-powerful Son of the Living God and experience his riches in glory.
He made it all, and when he went to the cross, he gave it all. Jesus said he would rise again, and He did! In John 12:32, he said he would draw all men to him, and he is still doing this very thing.
The Word of God says there will be a transformation in our hearts when we know and profess that Jesus is the Son of God, the one who died for our sins. Yes, he does know who will accept him, reject him, or live for him. Others might say God predestines us, and you don’t have to do anything more. You could say that, but remember this, “It is a heart decision, and He knows your end from your beginning.” The Lord requires that we do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God.” Yes, to live for and have a relationship with him daily. Is it worth it?
Oh, my yes! Are you living for God…today?
*John 10:10 *Philippians 4:19 * Isaiah 46:10 *Micah 6:8