10 He died for us, a death that triggered life. Whether we are awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we are alive with Him!
11 So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you will all be together in this – no one left out, no one left behind. I know you are already doing this – just keep doing it!
– 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
Ain't It AWESOME!
I love this scripture because it quickly reminds me how much God loves us. Yes, He loves us – YOU AND ME! In His perfect wisdom, He knew we needed a Savior – not just so that we can go about our daily business, living life and all that that brings here on earth, but even when we pass from this world and on to the next – with Him! Do you know what that means? Can you grasp the awesomeness of it all?
The same Christ – the One who we all look forward to living in eternity with, is already here with us! We have Him with us – in ALL His magnificence and Glory! We don't have to look forward – we just have to look inward! The same Peace; the same Joy; the same Love; the same Forgive-ability-ness; the One and Only Christ is HERE . . . right NOW . . . WITH US!
Remember this the next time you start getting down on yourself or when life starts seeming a little too "much" (or even a lot too much)! Remember who is inside you – giving you the strength to get through it and cheering you on. Remember that He willingly became YOUR sin (and mine), so that He could defeat it forever, and you will never, never, never have to be slave to it again! Remember ALL that He has delivered you from so that you can encourage those around you. Walk in the fullness of Christ, who is ALWAYS with you, and you will see miracles . . . not only in your life but in the lives of anyone and everyone you come in contact with.
So REJOICE!
WE LIVE WITH CHRIST!
– Victorious!
– Righteous!
– Free from condemnation!
We are His chosen priesthood, designed from the beginning of the world to share in His love and amazing grace – right now and forever – AMEN!
Remember this the next time you start getting down on yourself or when life starts seeming a little too "much" (or even a lot too much)! Remember who is inside you – giving you the strength to get through it and cheering you on. Remember that He willingly became YOUR sin (and mine), so that He could defeat it forever, and you will never, never, never have to be slave to it again! Remember ALL that He has delivered you from so that you can encourage those around you. Walk in the fullness of Christ, who is ALWAYS with you, and you will see miracles . . . not only in your life but in the lives of anyone and everyone you come in contact with.
THANK YOU JESUS!
Prayer
Father, thank You for giving me life through Your Son Jesus. I pray that I will always remember that I have Him HERE with me NOW! May I be a blessing to someone today by building them up and speaking encouragement into their lives. Also, let me accept encouragement from others in all humility.
Have a blessed day everyone!
– Richard
Prayer
Father, thank You for giving me life through Your Son Jesus. I pray that I will always remember that I have Him HERE with me NOW! May I be a blessing to someone today by building them up and speaking encouragement into their lives. Also, let me accept encouragement from others in all humility.
Have a blessed day everyone!
– Richard
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