by Carol Roberts | Mar 31, 2016 | Encouragement
The world is full of people who are about themselves. They want the biggest and best of everything. When they get it, they make life difficult for others who do not have as much.
The more these people get the more they want. Even if they gain the whole world it would not be enough because nothing fills the Christ shaped void in life except Christ Himself.
God’s way is to love. An attitude of giving instead of getting fulfills more than anything imagined. To get, many times means to compete, hurt people, cheat, ignore those who need them the most in order to achieve. To give means to pray, put the needs of others first, listen, understand and love. Giving love is free and the void that is filled takes away the need to get more and more. There will be peace and contentment with things just as they are.
Mark 10:42-45
So Jesus called them to Him and said, “As you know, the kings and great men of the earth lord it over the people; but among you it is different. Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant. And whoever wants to be greatest of all must be the slave of all. For even I, the Messiah, am not here to be served, but to help others, and to give My life as a ransom for many.”
by Carol Roberts | Mar 30, 2016 | Hope
It seems to be beneath some people to mop up or to do a favor for one less fortunate. What a shame to have that type of attitude.
In large corporations it happens frequently where people trample over other people to get to the top. What is top? Does it mean to have a private office with a name on the door? Does it mean to never have to pitch in and help others who are behind in their work? Does it mean more money? Does it mean never having to speak to those in positions of service?
God’s greatest commandments are to love God first then others. Sometimes being at the top means to forfeit participating in the things that bring God the most glory.
Before snubbing the floor sweeper or dishwasher remember one thing. It was a Carpenter Who saved the world.
Matthew 23:11-12
The more lowly your service to others, the greater you are. To be the greatest, be a servant. But those who think themselves great shall be disappointed and humbled; and those who humble themselves shall be exalted.
by Carol Roberts | Mar 28, 2016 | Grief
Why do many good people pass away during the prime of their time? It’s an age old question that no one but God can answer. A person can be a new born baby or a hundred year old senior adult. God sees all His people as His children. When God is ready to reward His children with an eternity of beauty and perfection it begins at the time in life when He can say, “Well done, My faithful servant.” The times on earth left behind are the times God does not require that person to walk through.
The important thing is the grand reunion that is ahead. While here on earth, God is not only in heaven, but also with each of His people every step of the way here on earth. Nothing separates us from God. Whether in heaven or on earth, we are in His holy bosom together.
Isaiah 57:1-2
The good men perish; the godly die before their time, and no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to realize that God is taking them away from evil days ahead. For the godly who die shall rest in peace.
by Carol Roberts | Mar 27, 2016 | Salvation
Just as surely as a farmer plants a crop of corn, he will reap corn at the proper time. It’s the same with any crop. What is planted will grow, it will mature then it will be ready to gather and enjoy.
There is a spiritual harvest. People after their own desires will plant ideas that manipulate people into bringing their focus to pleasing those people. Many are lead to believe they are giving time, talent and tithes to God when really the offerings are used to puff up those people. Others give support to further the gospel of Jesus Christ where many get saved as a result.
What ever is planted and what ever the motive will be what is harvested.
Galatians 6:7-8
Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! If he sows to please his own wrong desires, he will be planting seeds of evil and he will surely reap a harvest of spiritual decay and death; but if he plants the good things of the Spirit, he will reap the everlasting life that the Holy Spirit gives him.
by Carol Roberts | Mar 25, 2016 | Encouragement
If we give to God from the first of our earthly resources, He will give back to us from His heavenly resources.
Wow, that’s a mighty fine swap.
Luke 6:38
For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use to give—large or small—will be used to measure what is given back to you.