Inspiration

UNITED

Philippians 2:1-2: “If you have any comfort from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.”

 

I don’t know how anyone could add or explain more succinctly Paul’s impressions of Jesus’ character; it is the character every Born Again Christian should emulate.  

 

Let us pray that we might be a duplication which is much easier if you would only: Read the Bible daily 

 

Inspiration

TO LIVE IS CHRIST

 

Philippians 1:21: “For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Talk about commitment, I do believe Paul had it. Paul knew where he would be when his last breath would be taken and yet his unselfish desire to help and show others the Way was his only concern. We have a great deal to be thankful for in Paul.

 

It certainly is a good feeling to know where believers will be spending their eternity. I do look forward to the day when I will see my family who are already there. Do you look forward to that day? Do you even think about it? If not may I suggest you contemplate that thought each day; it will enhance your day and provide a feeling of joy which will help others enjoy their day. Great attitudes are contagious.

 

Reading the Bible each day is the best medicine, like an apple a day keeps the doctor away, reading the Bible each day keeps Satan away. So why not: Read a passage or two each day.

 

Inspiaration

BATTLING THE DEVIL

 

Ephesians 6:12: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” In other words; the Devil.

 

Many are unaware that Satan is the Prince of Power of the air; his influence in the world and in people is inexhaustible; and he has many followers. He cannot be in more than one place simultaneously; therefore he has many workers doing his will in the lives of the unsaved. The only thing he can do to the children of God is try to destroy their testimony. Are you a child of God, if not, why not?

 

Our (children of God) only weapon against him is prayer and it will win the battle, but it won’t win the war. God will ultimately defeat him once and for all in the last days when God will cast him into the lake of fire forever.

 

In the meantime we can be armed with ammunition that is ours for the taking by:

 

Reading the Bible each day.

 

There is a book called ‘Satan is Alive and Well.’ It would be very well for you to read it. One thought: Would you go into battle without armor or weapons? No? Then I would encourage you to find out all you can about Satan because whether you like it or not he is at war with you.

 

Inspiration

BE IMITATORS

 

Ephesians 5:1: “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”

 

There are 3 considerations in this beautiful verse we should contemplate daily:

 

       1) We are loved by God.

       2) He wants us to live a life of love as He is.

       3) Remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

 

If we could live life in this manner we would not only be imitators of God, we would be a great example to the unsaved by leading an exemplary life. This is the way we will live in Heaven; in the meantime let’s strive for the life He has always desired for us. I remember an expression that tells us to ‘walk in love and be a blessing to all.’

 

The most effective way we can be imitators of God is to get to know Him by becoming intimate with Him and we can do that by reading His word. Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.”