A Late Post but a Close Future
Well, it has been a considerable amount of time since my last post and I suppose I could give you a couple of good reasons for why it has taken me this long to get it done.
1. It is summer and I am outside enjoying the sun that seems to avoid our area of the nation during much of the winter and I am on if that was the case, I might be in the middle of Lake Coeur d' Alene with my sunglasses, hat and suntan lotion on.But then again if I were on the middle of the lake I might not even be interested in writing a post for this blog! However, if I were on the lake and interested in writing my blog, you might realize I am still in the stone age because I do not have a cell phone with internet access, because if I did, I would have had my "I phone" or "Droid" out and be writing away.
2. Maybe it is because I am lazy and just did not get around to it, You if you believe that might be the case, you might want to contact my wife, she could tell you because she knows me too well.Although you might not want to bother contacting her because I gave her twenty bucks not to say anything!
Although neither of the above comments are the real reason I have not written a post recently, I really did not feel like I had anything worth writing to you about and honestly I don't want to waste you valuable time writing something that does not mean much, but when I think about writing a post, I want to make a point that I believe the readers can meditate upon, ponder in their quiet time or use as a conversation topic to share with others.
I am amused when I look on Facebook and find people posting what they had for dinner or what time they went to bed, or how long of a shower they took. (Meditating on all of my friends thinking of me taking a shower kind of creeps me out if you know what I mean!
So why did I take time to write today?
With our nation possibly facing an economic meltdown or making a deal to raise our national debt that we can never recover from, it seems the choices are not promising. Along with this unnerving news, we have been flooded with media information regarding 2012 being the end of the world. Many groups, nations and individuals, both past and present, believe next year will be the end of this world as we know it.
I went on one website and found over 20 reasons, topics, prophesies or statements from people, nations, leaders that believe next year is it, some even use quotes from the bible to try and prove their point.
I previously said it kind of creeped me out regarind people thinking of me taking a shower, I am very sure many, many people today are feeling kind of creepy about the possibility of that next year is the end.
Is 2012 going to be the end of this world as we know it?
Although I am personally very confident the end of the world will not end next year, it does seem that next year could easily bring major changes and policies upon the earth that none of us have ever faced before. Many of the things which could come, might easily change life as we know it today.
If we keep our eyes upon the circumstances we are facing, all of us might be afraid, angry, apprehensive or concerned but if we are willing to turn our eyes upon the promises Jesus made, we find He gave us peace, when all peace seems to be gone. When Jesus spoke to His disciples before He was crucified upon the cross of Calvary, He spoke words of comfort and peace to them during a time in their near future when they would be greatly afraid of what would happen to them.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Just previous to Jesus making this statement, He made another important comment that can also apply to each and everyone of us who are willing to come to Jesus on His terms.
1. It is summer and I am outside enjoying the sun that seems to avoid our area of the nation during much of the winter and I am on if that was the case, I might be in the middle of Lake Coeur d' Alene with my sunglasses, hat and suntan lotion on.But then again if I were on the middle of the lake I might not even be interested in writing a post for this blog! However, if I were on the lake and interested in writing my blog, you might realize I am still in the stone age because I do not have a cell phone with internet access, because if I did, I would have had my "I phone" or "Droid" out and be writing away.
2. Maybe it is because I am lazy and just did not get around to it, You if you believe that might be the case, you might want to contact my wife, she could tell you because she knows me too well.Although you might not want to bother contacting her because I gave her twenty bucks not to say anything!
Although neither of the above comments are the real reason I have not written a post recently, I really did not feel like I had anything worth writing to you about and honestly I don't want to waste you valuable time writing something that does not mean much, but when I think about writing a post, I want to make a point that I believe the readers can meditate upon, ponder in their quiet time or use as a conversation topic to share with others.
I am amused when I look on Facebook and find people posting what they had for dinner or what time they went to bed, or how long of a shower they took. (Meditating on all of my friends thinking of me taking a shower kind of creeps me out if you know what I mean!
So why did I take time to write today?
With our nation possibly facing an economic meltdown or making a deal to raise our national debt that we can never recover from, it seems the choices are not promising. Along with this unnerving news, we have been flooded with media information regarding 2012 being the end of the world. Many groups, nations and individuals, both past and present, believe next year will be the end of this world as we know it.
I went on one website and found over 20 reasons, topics, prophesies or statements from people, nations, leaders that believe next year is it, some even use quotes from the bible to try and prove their point.
I previously said it kind of creeped me out regarind people thinking of me taking a shower, I am very sure many, many people today are feeling kind of creepy about the possibility of that next year is the end.
Is 2012 going to be the end of this world as we know it?
Although I am personally very confident the end of the world will not end next year, it does seem that next year could easily bring major changes and policies upon the earth that none of us have ever faced before. Many of the things which could come, might easily change life as we know it today.
If we keep our eyes upon the circumstances we are facing, all of us might be afraid, angry, apprehensive or concerned but if we are willing to turn our eyes upon the promises Jesus made, we find He gave us peace, when all peace seems to be gone. When Jesus spoke to His disciples before He was crucified upon the cross of Calvary, He spoke words of comfort and peace to them during a time in their near future when they would be greatly afraid of what would happen to them.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Just previous to Jesus making this statement, He made another important comment that can also apply to each and everyone of us who are willing to come to Jesus on His terms.
John 14:1-6 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.
Today Jesus wants to give us peace, no matter what trial, challenge or possible economic disaster may be awaiting us but Jesus also wants us to have confidence that those who are willing to trust Him in faith, will have a home in heaven that can never be taken away from us, or undermined by anyone.
What are terms Jesus gave us to gain what He desires to provide to us?
Everyone of us, that includes me, have fallen short of God's perfect commandments and standards, we are all separated from God. The only way to come into a right relationship with a Holy, righteous and perfect God, is by having our sins redeemed, in other words, someone must be willing to pay the price for the sins we have committed against a righteous and holy God.
If we understand we have sinned against God and desire to turn from our sins that have separated us from God, we can ask in faith, for Jesus to take the penalty of our sins in place of us, because Jesus was willing to die on a cross for us. He loved you enough to be willing to take your place and take the punishment for your sins, upon Himself and in return, give you His righteousness as a gift in return, if we are willing to turn to Him in faith.
Therefore, when Almighty God sees me, He does not see my sins, but Jesus righteousness that covers me.
2 Cor. 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
It is because I have trusted in Jesus promises, I have peace today and confidence in eternal life tomorrow with Him, no matter what tomorrow or 2012 might bring.
I hope you you can receive the same peace He offers those who are willing to who turn to Him in faith
May the Lord richly bless you week, if you have any questions or comments regarding this blog please feel free to contact me
Rick
All biblical quotes are from the ”The New King James Version. 1982 Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
Today Jesus wants to give us peace, no matter what trial, challenge or possible economic disaster may be awaiting us but Jesus also wants us to have confidence that those who are willing to trust Him in faith, will have a home in heaven that can never be taken away from us, or undermined by anyone.
What are terms Jesus gave us to gain what He desires to provide to us?
Everyone of us, that includes me, have fallen short of God's perfect commandments and standards, we are all separated from God. The only way to come into a right relationship with a Holy, righteous and perfect God, is by having our sins redeemed, in other words, someone must be willing to pay the price for the sins we have committed against a righteous and holy God.
If we understand we have sinned against God and desire to turn from our sins that have separated us from God, we can ask in faith, for Jesus to take the penalty of our sins in place of us, because Jesus was willing to die on a cross for us. He loved you enough to be willing to take your place and take the punishment for your sins, upon Himself and in return, give you His righteousness as a gift in return, if we are willing to turn to Him in faith.
Therefore, when Almighty God sees me, He does not see my sins, but Jesus righteousness that covers me.
2 Cor. 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
It is because I have trusted in Jesus promises, I have peace today and confidence in eternal life tomorrow with Him, no matter what tomorrow or 2012 might bring.
I hope you you can receive the same peace He offers those who are willing to who turn to Him in faith
May the Lord richly bless you week, if you have any questions or comments regarding this blog please feel free to contact me
Rick
All biblical quotes are from the ”The New King James Version. 1982 Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
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