It's difficult to go through your life and forget to go to work. You have a job to do so that you can make it through life. The bible is filled with verses that warn against not working and being lazy. Do you know what your job is as a citizen of Heaven if you are saved? You are an ambassador! It is your job to get as many people to become citizens as you can before you are called home. How have you been doing at your job?
Are you struggling to find joy in the midst of life’s chaos? Jesus promised us a joy that cannot be shaken—one that goes beyond temporary happiness. But how do we access it? In this post, we’ll explore what true joy looks like, why it matters, and how you can experience it daily, no matter what challenges you face. Don’t let the world steal what God has already given you—discover the joy that lasts! ?✨ #FindingJoy #FaithOverFear
This is one of many such warnings in the New Testament about being ready for Jesus' return. The days are getting confusing - "clergy" telling believers that the rapture is a Biblical myth, that (despite the Bible clearly saying otherwise), that Christians will go through the Great Tribulation and days of judgement just as the rest of the world.
So, what is a Christian supposed to do in these strange times? It is still legal to be a Christian, obviously, but it will become tougher and tougher as God's outlined plan for the last days gets closer. What will that look like? The Bible is the best source for this type of information:
If you have become a Christian (a follower of Christ) in the last half century, there is a little phrase that we are taught when being told to pray that can be a little confusing: "Make sure you are praying for things that are in God's will!"
Our world is upside down. Socializing anywhere but online is now frowned upon and in several places around the world, it is against local "laws" (I use the term loosely, as these are better described as dictates by local government officials) due to the Coronavirus. We are fast closing in on the first year of "two weeks to slow the spread". These mandates have radically changed our lives. We can have an offline discussion about whether or not the mandates are effective - I'm not going to try to make that case here, I have more important items to cover.
During the current pandemic and all of the local mandates and guidelines of staying home, social distancing, or wearing a mask - we had an election that included on the ballot the race for President of the United States. You may feel that the race was run fairly, or you may feel that the race was wrought with fraud.
Will the world ever "return to normal?" Natural disasters, tragedies, political upheaval. There are promises that abound offering hope that things will improve. But what will it take to obtain hope that never fails?
When the world is shouting from both sides of the road, demanding that you pick a team, remember this—Jesus never ran for office, never carried a protest sign, and never told His followers to take sides in earthly battles. His only cause was the Kingdom of God. So while the world argues, stand firm in faith, hold fast to the Gospel, and remember: the only banner worth waving is the one that points to Christ.
If it feels like we’re living through a new chapter of Revelation every morning with our coffee, you’re not alone. But instead of doomscrolling and complaining about the state of the world, James reminds us to do something radical—be patient, pray, and actually help each other stay on track. Jesus is coming back, but until then, we have work to do. So, less grumbling, more praying, and definitely more reminding our fellow believers that drifting away isn’t an option. The time is short, but God’s mercy is still at work—let’s not waste it.
The power of the Holy Spirit is put on display throughout the Bible - both Old and New Testaments. What do you believe about him? That he comes and dwells inside you? What is his role? What is your role? Let's explore.
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