You sure are full of it!

Matthew 5: 6

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”

Do you know what you can literally trip over on your way to serve in the Kingdom of Jesus? HAPPINESS!

Serving Christ is one thing, but the bi-product of service is happiness—which in turn comes from being righteous.

I’ve met enough people in my day, who don’t hunger or thirst for righteousness.

Talk about a bunch of sad sacks.

Folks who are trying to pursue other types of happiness—apart from God, are not filled with the good things of God.

The only way we’ll be happy, is when we pursue a righteous life.

Drink in the spirit of God—and not only will you be filled, you’ll be happy.

Feed on the Word of God, and you’ll only be hungrier for more.

The deepest need within any human heart, can only be met by the living God.

If this morning you feel empty—then ask God to fill you.

The deepest place of our soul is filled, when we trust Jesus to do so.

Wouldn’t you love it today, if someone came up to you and said….. “You sure are full of it!”

Be sure to thank them for the compliment—and be sure to thank God, for His steadfast love……..

A sense of humor!

Genesis 21: 6

"God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me."

 

I believe there is a tendency to get too serious about life sometimes.

I know that issue for me, comes and goes.

 

Are'nt you glad that God has a sense of humor?

Sarah was 90 years old when she had a baby, and I know that some women wouldn’t find much humor in that.

God had a plan that included all of us, and it took a lighter moment to prove His sovereignty.

 

Maybe instead of getting all frustrated and tense about life, we should look to the brighter side.

If we’re too busy to laugh—then we’re way too busy!

 

I hope you get a chuckle out of this……

 

Pastor Frank was in his closet one day, looking for his favorite tie, and he came across a small box containing 3 eggs and 100, $1.00 bills.

He called to his wife Louise to inquire about the box. “O Frank, I’ve had that box in the closet for over 25 years now, and I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.”

“Hurt my feelings—why would that box hurt my feelings?” Louise went on to say…. “Well, every time you preached a poor sermon, I placed an egg in the box.”

Frank thought… “3 poor sermons in 25 years isn’t so bad, but he wanted to know what the $100.00 was for.

Then Louise clarified…. “Honey, every time I got a dozen eggs, I sold them to the neighbors, for a $1.00”

 

Have a blessed day & laugh a little!

Whom will you stand for?

Isaiah 40: 25

"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One”

 

I have  been seeing a red/pink sign posted all over the place, and then I found out what it stood for—or what people who post it, stand for

The great prophet Isaiah, spoke about a God who has no equal.

Unfortunately, that’s not what our current culture thinks anymore.

 

Sad to think, that the founders of our great country, tested public debate by what was written in God’s Word.

They were even willing to die for what they believed.

That could probably happen in this country again.

 

I for one, am not swayed by culture—I am swayed only by God’s authoritative Word.

I realize, that I will by some, be considered square—narrow minded—intolerant—and even radical.

I also realize that some friends will forever alienate me, for my personal belief.

 

Jesus said in Matthew 24: 13….. “but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.”

And so I have decided to stay faithful to this symbol instead (a cross), and not some response to the popular opinion of the current culture.

When the pressure get’s unbearable, what……no Whom, will you stand up for?

I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name……

Seek the Truth!

Proverbs 3: 9

Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

Once in a while I get to browse some social networks sights.

One of the common themes among Christians seems to be…..  “Stop Playing Church” or …. “The Lord is My Provider”

Do you know where most so called believers, play church?

It’s when the offering basket is passed. The Lord is our provider—but most don’t ever give Him the chance.

According to giving statistics in America, only 5% of confessed Christians in this country, actually tithe.

If people are really right with God, then why should giving be down in most churches?

It’s because people are not right with God, and are actually playing church.

Giving is not down because of a bad economy, or because we pay almost $4.00 per gallon of gas—it’s because people are disobedient to God.

Most folks are more concerned about gun control, than they are about doing what’s right in the Father’s eyes.

I know this hits pretty close to the vest, with many so called Christians—but one can’t argue with the truth.

And the truth will set us free?

It will, if the truth is what we’re really after……….

Hidden Treasure!

Matthew 13: 13

“This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.”

 

Jesus often taught His followers in parables.

For those who did not have the Holy Spirit or deep spiritual comprehension, the parables were almost impossible to understand.

That was the case of the Pharisees—the so called, “spiritual giants” of their time.

 

I wonder how many people in the modern church today, still don’t understand what’s being taught?

Could it be that the truth is being kept from them?

Maybe it’s an unwillingness to learn in the first place.

 

The deep hidden treasure of God’s Word, only comes by reading, praying and seeking divine understanding.

This kind of deep understanding, does not come from any Rosetta Stone distance learning program.

It comes from a willingness to dig deeply, into the treasure of scripture, and to do so, with an open heart.

 

You would think that more people would be interested in attending Bible studies than there are.

Most people either don’t have the time, or won’t take the time to learn the hidden things from God.

 

The Barna research group says, that only 20% of Born Again—Evangelical Christians, read or study the Bible regularly.

Maybe that’s the reason, most people in the church circles, are less Biblically literate, than the generation before them.

 

I’m willing to wager, that if we spent more time with God—we’d understand Him more than we do.

I’ll bet we’d see Him at work—and we’d be able to hear and understand, His still small voice……..

Rejoicing in our sufferings!

Romans 5: 3

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

 

To have a living faith in Christ Jesus, we must always expect to have some affliction come about in our lives.

Some people might think, that our car's not starting in the morning, is affliction or suffering.

Honestly, it’s probably because we have not done a good job at maintaining our vehicle, as opposed to it being suffering.

 

If you’re going through a spiritual trial right now, don’t be so quick to get rid of it.

That’s our general nature. Something tough comes along—so let’s shed it as quickly as possible.

Our knee jerk reaction is to try and dump it—when God might be trying to teach us through the affliction.

 

Once we master perseverance or patience in the difficulty, it gives birth to other good virtues.

When the peace of Jesus is prevalent, the believer can handle just about anything that comes their way.

Do you have that peace this morning? I know sometimes I don’t.

 

God also uses suffering often times, to draw people into his Kingdom.

Hard times can minister to our eternal joy, if we let them.

 

God is producing something in us this day.

Maybe instead of us getting in His way—we should let Him have His way……..

Make more of you!

Matthew 28: 19

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit….”

What have you done lately, to make more disciples?

If you can’t name anything by name, then maybe you had better get at it.

The true mark of a true disciple of Jesus, is to make more of you.

So many people think, that’s just the job of someone else.

That’s just wrong theology.

If you were not inspired during this Easter/Lenten season, then it might be a good idea to start back at the beginning.

Jesus died for your sins, and gave you and me life eternal when He stepped out of the tomb alive.

I don’t need Hollywood to season that event—it’s exciting just to think about it.

If you need to have someone inspire you with that thought—or preach some message that convinces you—then you’re not convinced yet.

How God in His mercy and Grace, could save someone like me—totally blows my mind.

So much so, I want to tell anyone who will listen to me long enough, and tell them my Salvation story.

If you don’t have a Salvation story—don’t just sit there—get saved!

There is a new opportunity awaiting me this new work week—and I don’t know about you—but I’m going to take full advantage of it.

Happy disciple making day!!!!!!!!!!