Are you content where you are?

Good morning everyone! Another great day to be alive in the LORD Jesus Christ! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. You never know what will happen, heard from a good friend who moved to Maryland. Hello Liz, glad to have you back, at least by email.

Do you ever get frustrated with where you are in life? You may wish for something different, a better opportunity, more influence, live in a different place. God gives us this as an investment. If we had everything we desired we probably could not handle it. We would not be equipped to handle it and then we may miss the greatest gift of all - a fulfilling relationship with God.

Where you are right now God is able to teach you what is truly valuable and build the character necessary for success. So, be faithful, invest yourself in whatever God gives you and then HE will trust you with greater opportunities.

Luke 16:10 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much."

Matthew 25:23"Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord."

Thank you for reading with me today. Love you all.


In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Jesus or Judas? Unity or division?

Good morning everyone!!! Yes, another day to spread the good news of our LORD and Savior - Jesus Christ!! YEA!
Yesterday we talked about unity. What came after this, what else did Jesus say? Jesus, in his last prayer, prayed for Himself (17:1-5), then for His disciples (6-19), and for His entire church (20-26)
In verse 24 Christ's final request is that all who believe on Him would see His glory. And in verses 25-26, righteous Father, because the Father is righteous, He will fulfill all that the Son has requested for His followers. To declare God's name is to declare God's love, for God is love.
Jesus was calling for unity among the believers. All this happens just before He goes to a garden (Gethsemane). What happens at the garden? Remember a fellow named Judas? Oh....OH!!!
Today take a stand, be a Jesus for the Father, NOT a Judas for Jesus! When you have a chance stand up humbly, yet proud for our LORD and Saviour, Jesus!!
Thank you for reading. May your day be blessed and wonderful! Love you all!
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny

How does your light shine???

Good morning everyone!!! I hope this is a great day in the Lord Jesus Christ for you.. God is good all the time.......all the time, God is good. When you are out and about, are people able to look at you, talk to you, and see your servants attitude, the example you set before them??
Ben Franklin knew that leading by example was more poriftable than intimidation or pressure. He wanted his home, Philadelphia, to "lighten up" by having lights on the streets to make the town safer and to make it look better. He simply placed a beautiful lantern near his front door. He kept the lantern brightly polished and carefully and faithfully lit the wick each evening just before dusk. When people walked the dark streets they would see Franklin's light a long way off. This glow was friendly and beautiful..and...a helpful, guiding landmark. Soon, Franklin's neighbors began placing lanterns in front of their own homes. Before long, the whole city was dotted with light, and more people began to appreciate the beauty and value of Franklin's bright idea.
Well, as Franklin, your actions can become a "light" for those around you--chldren, fellow church workers, employees, employers, and on and on. What they see, they copy, When they see your very own "light of God" they may want to have some of that "light" in their life, or improve their "light." We need to strive to be a consistant and constant example to those around us. Weigh what you do, your decisions, against the Bible and see if they are indeed sound and pleasing to God. Be a humble leader for the Lord, not taking our "authority" for granted or abusing it.
Matthew 5:14,16 "Jesus said, 'You are the light of the world....Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.'"
Mark 10:43-45 "Jesus said, 'Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.'"
Proverbs 21:8 "A man is known by his actions. An evil man lives an evil life; a good man lives a godly life."
And finally, 1 John 3:18 "Let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions."
Thank you for reading today. May your life illuminate the paths of other and may you give God the glory. Love you all
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny