Through the Bible - Psalms 96-98, Galatians 1
From yesterday's verses we considered how we are God's children and how it is just the beginning.
For today's verse we'll go to 1 Peter 5 where we read that "things are being wrapped up", how do we put that together?
1 Peter 4:7-8 The Message (MSG) 7-11Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.
God has His time table and everything is proceeding to the glorious second coming. For those who are in Christ, mo matter when that time will be, we can live as though it is just the beginning as we look forward to an eternity with Him.
Peter's instructions for us are sobering. We shouldn't be "carefree" living to do whatever pleases us, instead we should take nothing for granted. Life is precious, be awake, alert, ready in prayer, prepared to share your faith, the gospel while loving each other as our lives depend on it.
After nearly losing our son Jeff, we learned just how precious life was and is. We can't take anything for granted. Life is precious, each fragile breath. We live with eternity in mind and in our hearts (Eccl 3:11) but are rooted in the realities of the day, and seeking to know that our loved ones will be with us in eternity.
What will you not take for granted today?
In Christ,
Mike
Mike
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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
1 Peter 4:7-11
New King James Version (NKJV) Serving for God's Glory
7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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