What Will You Do With Jesus???

It is important that we are close to Jesus in our walk. Each day we should focus ourselves on three main goals:

1. Walking with Jesus
2. Waiting for Jesus
3. Watching for Jesus

Walking with Jesus: Luke 24:13-25 / Luke 24:27-32 How consistent is your walk? Do you strive each day to be closer to Jesus, to have him by your side each step of the way?

Amos 3:3 - That verse makes a lot of sense if you think about it. Do we walk with people that are like us, or do we walk with those that we have nothing in common with? Of course we choose to be around those that are like us... it is the same way with fellowship with Jesus. You must be likeminded to walk closely.

1 Corinthians 7:17 - It is important that you walk in the calling that you are given. Your walk will not be the same as your neighbor's and you must be okay with that.

Colossians 2:6 / Galatians 5:16 / Galatians 5:25 - These verses all enforce the importance of being likeminded with Jesus. The Kingdom of God is a "bridal relationship". You need to give Jesus the respect that you would give to a spouse...strive for that closeness. Being close with Jesus makes you long suffering and compassionate. It isn't always easy - but the rewards are worth it!

Waiting for Jesus: Luke 19:10 / Luke 19:12 - Jesus wants us to take our gifts that God has given us. He wants us to grow those, to expand upon them. If Jesus gives you a gift that isn't used, it is like you are ignoring a blessing that has been bestowed upon you. You must be busy with the Lord's work while you are here on this Earth. Idle hands are the Devil's tool, just make sure they are busy with the right things!

Acts 1:8 - Be cheerful and let your joy enrich the lives of others. If you are a true believer that is filled with the spirit you will also be filled with the abilities to represent God in this world. Let your actions speak for Him and always live like Jesus is coming today.

Acts 4:31 / Luke 8:40 - Be vigilant, be ready, be waiting... always waiting for Jesus.

Watching for Jesus: Luke 21:25 / Luke 21:40-44 - Matthew 24:36 No man or woman, no angel nor demon knows when Jesus will return... but they all know that He WILL return.

Don't while away your time. It is up to you to watch - be the watchman for yourself, for your family and for your friends. Think of all those you are responsible for - all those you have the chance to save with just spreading the Gospel.

Earn it, work for it, yearn for it. Be ready, watchful and vigilant - always watching for Jesus.

Appreciating God

We must be thankful for all that God has done for us, and all that God is. 1 Chronicles 16 - Give glory to His name! David shows his appreciation in Psalms 27 - he was a great testament to showing the Lord thanks for all He has done.

We should always be quick to brag on God. Be quick to give him the glory for the blessings He has given you. Show what He has done for you so that others will desire Him as well. You are a living testimony to God's enduring love and grace - the best way to show appreciation is to share those blessings with others.

Be thankful for Jesus! 2 Corinthians 9:15 There aren't words fit to describe the sacrifice that God gave when he sent Jesus to die for our sins. Psalms 119:89,97,105,128,133,165 - cry thanks out to God, let your appreciation show for the world to see!

Know the truth and it shall set you free! John 8 / Romans 10:17. Faith comes by hearing, and sometimes it is you that the lost will hear. You must be the voice of the Word of God!

John 16:7 - Get to know the comforter well, receive Him as He has been promised to you. Enjoy the peace that He can bring to your life.

Your salvation is eternal - God seals us and keeps us once we have believed. Ephesians 1:12-13. In spite of our sin, rebellion and disobedience we are still saved. Be thankful that you don't have to worry about your salvation, about where you will spend eternity. You no longer need to fear Hell because as a believer you are promised Heaven and God is faithful to all His promises! As a believer you are saved for all eternity - and no one can take that gift from you.

Romans 8:1-2 / 1 John 5:10 - It is black and white. Once you have received the Son you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13 was written for believers so that there is no doubt that salvation is eternal. 1 Chronicles 16:8 - We are to call upon Him, trust in Him. Live on the edge and you fall off - so make sure you walk fully in the light of the Lord following His way.

Having a close walk with God is important to our happiness here on Earth as well as in achieving our rewards in Heaven. Failure is not an option and God NEVER fails. Nothing is impossible with his help, but you must trust fully that He is capable of helping you. Romans 6:14-18 / Acts 2:41-47