[Hamakua Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, Oahu, Hawaii]
I have spent many different days at the above marsh in Kailua, Oahu; taking numerous photographs of the wildlife and flowers in the area. Several of those photos have been posted to this blog previously. It is always a pleasant time spent there. I am reminded of a quote by Martin Luther : "I would not give one moment of heaven for all the joy and riches of the world."
Great attitude of Luther! Actually, all true believers should feel this way, since we know the main focus of our life should be on Jesus and God.
"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." - Colossians 3:2
We believers know that this world is not our home. What a better place awaits us in heaven!
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know; and the way ye know." - Jesus at John 14:1-4
What wonderful words of hope and encouragement !! As mentioned several times on this blog, we are living now in the end times! The end of the age Grace and the end of the Church age........is almost here !
Read Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21, for the signs of the season of Jesus' soon return in the air to take His Bride (the Church - true, devout believers) to be with Him in heaven.
[Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii]
"May the horrible trinity of the world, the flesh, and the devil never overcome us." - Charles Spurgeon
And the world will not corrupt you if you are a true believer in the Savior, Jesus Christ. Yes, we are all imperfect in this fallen world, and even Christians sometimes sin and fall short. But true believers will repent and pray to God for forgiveness (in sincerity)! Jesus' followers will not deliberately and willfully make a habitual practice of sin.
"Prayer is a shield to the soul." - John Bunyan
"Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." - Philippians 4:6
"But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word." - Acts 6:4
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation [afflictions]; continuing instant in prayer;" - Romans 12:12
As stated numerous times on this blog, it is very important to pray often and, as well, to be reading the Bible daily. Why? Because that is the only way you can establish a relationship with the good Lord. By reading God's Word, you will learn to see and appreciate His attributes, His love, His tender mercies, and much more! It will thereby increase your love for God/Jesus, as you learn to appreciate all that has been done for you from the Lord. And by prayer and trust in Him, you will draw closer to Him; and He will draw close to you. You cannot build a relationship with anyone unless you communicate frequently with them; and it follows that the same is true of God. When you establish (by the Lord's help) a living and loving relationship with God through His Son Jesus, it will blossom into something beautiful that will last for all eternity!
Revelation 1:3 tells us: "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."
Although the verse directly above is referring specifically to the book of Revelation, the same is also true of the rest of the Scriptures; in the sense that we benefit from all of God's Holy Word. It is important to immerse yourself in ALL of the Bible. Revelation is special, and tells us much concerning the Tribulation period and the end of things. God wins !! (Just especially so is the book of Revelation a blessing. No other book in the Bible makes the claim of a special blessing as does Revelation.)
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." - 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Following are some Scriptures for those of you who may not be saved by a heartfelt and soul-felt true belief in Jesus as the Savior; that only by belief in Him, and His redemptive work at Calvary... His shed blood... His paying our sin debt in full by dying in our place that we may obtain eternal life.
Romans 10:9,10,13 informs us: (9) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." John 14:6
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." - John 3:36
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend - and life !!
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