“To die – is gain”. Death for the Christian is a promotion! It is being released from earthly things, and transported to Heaven, where Christ is, and where we will be with Him and The Father forever and ever and ever! My friend’s passing has reminded me of these things.
What we think, speak, then do, is of huge importance. Our thinking determines more than we think — if you get my drift. The adage is true: thoughts lead to actions. Actions lead to habits. Habits lead to character. And character leads to destiny. It all started with thoughts.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (RSV). There’s a nasty insidious menace wreaking havoc in modern society. It is the computer virus.
At Church services all around the world especially over the Easter weekend but also every Sunday, Crosses will be carried in with pomp and ceremony, and positioned in pride of place. The Cross reminds us of something. Like a “post-it-note”, it reminds us that a long time ago, someone died. That “Someone” was Jesus Christ.
All around us things are changing. Morals that have stood for centuries are changing. We live in a very different world to that of our forefathers. Yet Malachi 3:6 says; For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
In secular fields, there is a lot written and blogs published devoted to ‘finding your life purpose’. People are looking for the wonder of knowing they’re in their sweet spot, doing what they were ‘purposed’ to do.
A gift is also only really given when it is received. How sad when Christmas gifts are not received for whatever reason. How sad too for the Father of the Universe, when His ‘perfect gift’ is not received.
“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.” - Nikki Giovanni
In times of transition, things can be uncertain, unknown, dangerous and scary. We are going from one known solid secure place, to another presumably known solid secure place. Transition is like the bridge linking the two places.
When we know our talents and abilities, and do what we do out of that vast pool of God-given resources, everything — life, ministry, family — works better. Here’s ‘5 Ways To Work and Serve Out Of Your Strengths’.
