Our Relationship with Jesus

Matthew 20:29

If we are saved then we know the He is our redeemer. We are to strive to have a good, close relationship with Him. Jesus' attitude never changes, but ours sure has a way of changing. It is important to focus on staying close to Jesus through it all.

When you take your eyes off of Jesus, that is when you start to slip. Keep focused on Jesus so that He may walk with you.

Luke 24:15

You can't have Jesus walking with you physically, BUT you can be spiritually close with Him if you so choose. 

Amos 3:3

Jesus doesn't walk with rebellion. He is close with those that live in a way that pleases Him. The Bible clearly outlines what God wants for our lives, and if we follow His outline then he is well pleased and is close in our walk.

 

Luke 9:28-29



We should always be listening for Jesus and the guidance that He offers. Luke 10:37-42. Choose Jesus over the busy work of this Earth.

John 1:35-37 ~ Isaiah 40:28-31 ~ Acts 4:31-32

Have patience and wait upon the Lord. Be always waiting and always watching for Jesus. Show expectancy and excitement for His return!

Luke 8:40

Rewards for Faithfulness



2 Timothy 4:8

God wants to bless you with good things and he isn't going to run out! God doesn't have a limited supply of blessings to bestow - his supply is limitless!

Like any Father, God wants us to earn our rewards. He wants to give them to us! If we aren't living right and earning our rewards then we are only depriving ourselves.

There are five crowns that we can earn and the Bible gives us direction on how to earn each one.

1. The incorruptible crown: 1 Corinthians 9:24,25
2. The crown of rejoicing: 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 20. & Daniel 12:3
3. The crown of life: James 1:12
4. The crown of righteousness: 2 Timothy 4:8
5. The crown of glory: 1 Peter 5:1~4

God has given us the guidance through the Holy Spirit to earn them and now the choice is up to us. When your time of departure comes you must be ready. There is no chance to put it off - when you are called you must go! It is important to live like there is no tomorrow, because you never know when it is your last day here on Earth.

When Jesus was on the cross we were on his mind. he sacrificed Himself for each and every one of us. In return all He asks of us is obedience.

ALWAYS BE:

 

SAVED * SURRENDERED * STEADFAST

 

Acts 9:6 ~ Acts 26:19 ~ Acts 20:24 ~ 2 Corinthians 5:8 ~ Psalms 23:4-6 ~ Ephesians 6:12

 

We are at war against the Devil. Put on the armor of God so that you can be victorious. Stand up - Speak up - Be heard!!! We have victory in Jesus ~ claim it!

We all have a crown waiting for us!

 

Matthew 24:13 ~ Luke 14 ~ Galatians 2:20

The Redeemer

 

JESUS - MY REDEEMER

 

 

If you repent you shall be forgiven!

 

 

1 John 1:5-9 / Romans 5:1-10

 

When Jesus gave up the ghost and said, "It is finished," He was referring to the plan of salvation being completed. Isaiah 53

 

If it wasn't for Jesus we wouldn't have any of these things. It is through Him that we have forgiveness and salvation. Christ died for us all. He died so that we may have eternal life - we were justified through His blood.

 

Reconciliation

1. Peace with God through a piece of God. Isaiah 9:6 prophesized of Christ's birth. Jesus is the Prince of Peace! John 14:27 / Philippians 4:7
2. Access - He not only forgives us, but he also becomes our best friend! Hebrews 4:14-16

Pray to The Lord and He shall provide!

Find mercy and grace in His love.

 

Ephesians 2:8-9

Acts 18:24-28



 

 

 



Your Heart's Desire

What is your heart's desire?

  

 

Joshua 14:5-15

Psalms 37:4

James 4:2-3

 

Caleb's Story





Caleb was a man of faith. Faith's claim is always based on God's promises. Caleb's promise was also based on God's promise.

 

Titus 1:1-2 - God can't lie. God is faithful and so we should be also. We must life and practice our faith for all to see.

 

Deuteronomy 1:36

2 Chronicles 20:12

 

Who do we trust - and are we obedient? Those are questions you must ask yourself - and hopefully your answer is that your trust and obey the Lord. If that isn't true in your life, then it is important to make changes so that you are a good and faithful servant.

 

Galatians 2:20

1 Peter 1:13-16

 

When we seek God we look for an inheritance for our family as well as for ourselves. These rewards from The Lord can be passed on. If your kids accept Him and then share His Word with their kids then you have left an amazing legacy. One that is completely priceless! Our desire is not only for salvation for ourselves, but for our loved ones as well.

 

Psalms 27 provides comfort for our souls.

Philippians 4:13 - Find strength in The Lord.

 

Say no to sin - resist the devil and he will flee from you. The devil despises the Word and God - use that power to protect yourself. and your family. Refuse temptation and take the gifts that God has promised.

 

1 Thessalonians 2:19

James 1:12