I was going to post another video about end times signs, but felt instead as if the Lord wanted me to share some hopeful and encouraging Scriptures and thoughts that would uplift your spirits. Please watch an inspiring video towards the end of this article which is titled, "God's Love Letter to us."
"The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." - Jesus at John 6:63 b
In these troubled last moments of the end times we find ourselves living in now, it is imperative that we focus on "things above" to give us hope and strength and a right perspective - a spiritual view.
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." - Colossians 3:1-2
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." - 1 John 2:15-17
If you are a born again Christian, those words above are very encouraging. And they can be encouraging to unbelievers as well if those Scriptures will help them to come to a saving faith in Jesus the Savior.
But for the here and now, we are stuck in this imperfect and wicked world. We need to occupy until Jesus' soon return; by that is meant to fellowship with the good Lord by much prayer and much Bible study, and to witness to lost souls about salvation found only in Jesus.
Following are scriptures to encourage you and give you hope.
"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
"These things have I spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." - Jesus at John 16:33
"Be careful [anxious] for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." - Isaiah 41:10
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." - Romans 5:1-2
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
It is good to read the entire Psalm 23 as well as Psalm 91. You can check the internet for Scriptures that may apply to your particular needs or situation.
The main thing is to focus on living a life that pleases the good Lord and that includes sharing with others the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Remember to give God the glory in everything!
"Saying with a loud voice, fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters." - Revelation 14:7
Time is short!
Jesus could return at any moment to take true believers to be with Him in heaven...... when the Rapture of the Church occurs.
"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." - Titus 2:13
No one knows the day or the hour of Jesus' return except the Heavenly Father. But we need to make sure that we believe in Jesus Christ as the Savior, and put our hope and faith in Him, so when He does return, we will be rapture ready.
All of the above Scriptures give us hope and encouragement. What a loving and merciful God to write us such a love letter and instruction manual as found in His holy Word, the Bible! With such a hope of eternal life as given by belief in Jesus as the Savior, we can find strength to endure trials and hardships in this imperfect world. We have a hope that soon we will be in heaven with the good Lord. That helps us to endure ! Following is a short video (10 minutes) about God's love letter to us, as if spoken by the Heavenly Father Himself. I have posted it previously, but felt it rather fits this article to share it with you again. It is a very moving and uplifting message.
All of the above Scriptures give us hope and encouragement. What a loving and merciful God to write us such a love letter and instruction manual as found in His holy Word, the Bible! With such a hope of eternal life as given by belief in Jesus as the Savior, we can find strength to endure trials and hardships in this imperfect world. We have a hope that soon we will be in heaven with the good Lord. That helps us to endure ! Following is a short video (10 minutes) about God's love letter to us, as if spoken by the Heavenly Father Himself. I have posted it previously, but felt it rather fits this article to share it with you again. It is a very moving and uplifting message.
Jesus loves you and will welcome you with open arms full of compassion and forgiveness.
"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
Romans 10: 9,10,13 tells 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."
Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend - and life!!
