Let us focus now on the good, the lovely, the godly; on the Scriptures and on faith, hope, and love. The world is full of chaos, deception, terrorism, and the threat of nuclear war. Many people are fearful and anxious of the things coming upon the earth. Let us take a peaceful break from all of that and concentrate on the good instead.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." - Philippians 4:8
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." - Philippians 4:8
What good? you may ask. You are alive and privileged to draw breath another day. If you are a Christian - a true believer in Jesus Christ - you have the hope of living forever in all eternity with Jesus and God. That is good news!
Here is a worship song by Chris Tomlin titled "Fear Not" :
The above song reminds us that God is mighty to save and that He will not abandon us. (Hebrews 13:5; Deuteronomy 31:6) Even if we die or are killed in a war, etc., God does not abandon us to that fate in the sense that true believers when they die will go immediately into the Lord's presence.
1 Corinthians 5:6-8 informs us, (6) "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (7) For we walk by faith, not by sight: (8) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
According to the above Scripture, the believer who has died is immediately at home with Jesus. That is so much more preferable to this life on this troubled earth.
It has been said that the subject Jesus mentioned most was "Fear not". We are so inclined to do just that - to fear. That is, perhaps, why He mentioned it so often - 365 times - either "fear not" or something along similar lines was spoken by the Lord.
Once you become a "new creature" in Christ (1 Corinthians 5:17) you will develop a close, personal and intimate relationship with the Lord; that means your faith and trust in Him will grow and you will not fear the unknown or death. God is in control. He is watching over you and will take care of you.
We need to be still and know that He is God. (Psalm 46:10)
Here is a worship video with beautiful landscapes and Scriptures to help relax you and to help you to take in the healing words and message it contains :
And if you will read your Bible, it tells us how everything will end when all is said and done.
God wins! He will gain the victory over satan and the evil principalities. We will live forever with Him in eternity. What a hope! What a future!
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
For the above to be true for you, you need to accept Jesus as your Savior, Lord, and Master. Have faith in Him; believe in Him and in His resurrection, and you will be saved. (Romans 10:9,10,13)
But first you must sincerely repent of your sins and ask the Lord for forgiveness. God looks at the heart, and if you are truly repentant and have a humble and sincere faith, the Lord will hear and answer that prayer to Him for forgiveness and salvation.
The next step is to find a true Bible-based Christian church and to fellowship with other believers. (Hebrews 10:25). Tell the pastor of your decision to follow Christ and to be baptized. Just a note, baptism does not save you but, rather, it is a public declaration of your faith in the Lord and symbolizes being now dead to sin and raised to life.
And please remember how important it is to read your Bible daily. That is the primary way God speaks to us. By daily reading of God's Holy Word you learn of His attributes, His love, and His forgiveness; and you will grow in your love for Him. This draws you ever closer to Him, as does daily prayer. The Lord wants to fellowship with us. And you will discover the power in His Word and the power of prayer. Which in turn empowers us to live a godly life as we become a friend of God.
"We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts." A. W. Tozer
"Assurance is the fruit that grows out of the root of faith." - Stephen Charnock
Faith is the killer of fear. I used to be fearful of many things before I came to know the Lord. Now I have peace and know that I am in God's hands, no matter what happens. Faith gives you a positive attitude and gives you hope.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4
"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
Have a wonderful and Christ-centered weekend !
The next step is to find a true Bible-based Christian church and to fellowship with other believers. (Hebrews 10:25). Tell the pastor of your decision to follow Christ and to be baptized. Just a note, baptism does not save you but, rather, it is a public declaration of your faith in the Lord and symbolizes being now dead to sin and raised to life.
And please remember how important it is to read your Bible daily. That is the primary way God speaks to us. By daily reading of God's Holy Word you learn of His attributes, His love, and His forgiveness; and you will grow in your love for Him. This draws you ever closer to Him, as does daily prayer. The Lord wants to fellowship with us. And you will discover the power in His Word and the power of prayer. Which in turn empowers us to live a godly life as we become a friend of God.
"Assurance is the fruit that grows out of the root of faith." - Stephen Charnock
Faith is the killer of fear. I used to be fearful of many things before I came to know the Lord. Now I have peace and know that I am in God's hands, no matter what happens. Faith gives you a positive attitude and gives you hope.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4
"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
Have a wonderful and Christ-centered weekend !
