Saturday, September 19, 2009
Reversal!
"So the people that have the last place now will have the
first place in the future. And the people that have the first
place now will have the last place in the future."
-- Matthew 20:16 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Reversal! When God settles all the accounts, then things are going to
be valued by his standards and not the world's standards. The people
whose hearts are yielded to him will be recognized as his children no
matter their lack of rank or riches in worldly society. Those who
recognize their grace at being included in God's Kingdom will be given
places of honor. So our goal as disciples is to value things now as God
will later. Our job as disciples is to keep searching and including the
lost, the last, and the least in the Kingdom and not just those who can
bring us some outward benefit. Remember, God doesn't look at us the way
people do. People look at the outward appearance, but God knows our
hearts.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Lord God, your grace to me is marvelous. Your promises are thrilling.
I can't wait until you send Jesus with power and show things as they
should be and reward people based on their character, their hearts, and
their gratitude for your grace. To you be all praise and honor and
power and glory belong, both now and forever. In Jesus' name. Amen.
c/o WHAT JESUS DID! -- http://www.heartlight.org/
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For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.
Philippians 1:29 (New Living Translation)
Encouraging Word
Sunday 9/20/2009
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
~ Philippians1:6, NLT
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