Do you want to be used by God?

Here are two character qualities that make you useful in His service. The first is having a genuine love for the Body of Christ as Timothy did. And the second is having a genuine love for God as Peter did. One reason Paul put Timothy into service was because of his love of people. And one reason Jesus put Peter into service was for his love of God.( I am using the verses below to make a point. Timothy also loved God and Peter also loved people.)

Philippians 2:19-21

19 But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. 20 For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.

John 21:16-18

16 He *said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.” 17 He *said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus *said to him, “Tend My sheep.

To sum up Love God and love people and you too may be given something to do for God.


Scripture quotations taken from the "NASB" (www.lockman.org)

Are you eating a balanced spiritual diet?

Many of us have several Bible Teachers / Preachers to which we listen. To make sure that we are getting a well balance spiritual diet I recommend doing something. Pay attention to the words in the messages over the next month or so. See if at some point you are instructed to turn from sin. If week after week there is no reference to repentance then your spiritual diet is lacking. We all stray and from time to time. As a result we need times when someone speaks words to us that turn us back into right paths. Additionally in our personal time of getting into the Word we must not get in an unbalance diet of verses that are only encouraging. All of God's Word is good for us. Even the uncomfortable ones that correct and discipline us. God bless

Meditating on God's Word will increase your insight

Psalm 119:99

99 I have more insight than all my teachers,

For Your testimonies are my meditation 

Why not set aside some time right now and meditate on a verse or passage. Read it over and over and pay careful attention to each word. Also as you do this ask the Holy Spirit to give you insight.

Scripture quotations taken from the "NASB" (www.lockman.org )

I want to go to Heaven. What must I do?

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How to go to Heaven
First I will summarize the answer. Then we'll look at several things that God says in the Bible. And then if you would like to become His child and have Heaven be your home, you can pray the prayer at the bottom of this page.

Summary
First you must recognize that you are a sinner and that the penalty of sin is death. You must recognize that you yourself can't make payment for your sins or earn Heaven. God only allows one way for your sins to be paid for and forgiven. The only way is through what His son Jesus Christ did on the Cross. You must accept Jesus into your heart both as Savior and also as Lord.

Now I just mentioned two things. One is receiving Jesus as Savior. The other is receiving Jesus as Lord. Here is what I mean by those two things. Accepting Jesus into your heart as Savior means that you are putting your trust in Jesus' death on the Cross as payment for your sins. Accepting Jesus into your heart as Lord means that with God's help you will turn away from sin and grow in obedience to His will.

What the Bible says
Next lets look at some things that God says in the Bible. First, the Bible says that no one can earn Heaven by the works of the Law.

Romans 3:20
20 because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

Second the Bible says that we all have fallen short of God's requirements - Romans 3:10 and Romans 3:23

Romans 3:10
10as it is written,
"THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE;

Romans 3:23
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

The first part of this next verse shows that the penalty for sin is death.

Roman 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

But God provided us the only way to have eternal life. It is through Jesus Christ His son.

John 3:16
16"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

And Jesus died to for our sins. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

And one last passage from Romans 10:9-13

9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;
10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.
11 For the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED."
12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him;
13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED."

Pray now and receive Jesus as Savior and Lord
Pray this sincerely and you will become God's child and Heaven will be your home. God I know I am a sinner and the wages of my sin is death. I agree with the Bible that I can't earn Heaven. I believe that the only way to Heaven is through what your son Jesus did on the Cross. Jesus I invite you into my heart as Savior and Lord. Forgive all of my sins. Please help me to turn away from sin and grow in obedience to what the Bible teaches. Thank you for making me your child right now.

If you just prayed this prayer please share the good news with me in the comments section. God bless

Scripture quotations taken from the "NASB" (www.lockman.org )

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Thank you in advance for wanting to spread Bible around the world for free. God bless

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Is God your teacher?

David knew that there was wonderful treasures hidden in the Bible. He made diligent effort to find these things. But he also recognized his dependence on God. He knew that he could not gain insight unless God was his teacher. So with a dependent attitude we should pray, as David did, that God would reveal to us the wonderful things hidden in His Word. David's prayer is  found in this Psalm.

Psalm 119:18
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
Wonderful things from Your law.

David's prayers included asking God to teach him His Word. Is this something that is on your prayer list? If not then why not grab your prayer list and add it right now. I am convinced that if you pray it God will open your eyes and bless your understanding of His Word. Pray, make your effort and expect the Lord to answer. God bless

Scripture quotations taken from the "NASB" (www.lockman.org )

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Are you using your spiritual gifts for God?

We all have been given gifts from God that are to be used for the common good. Are you using the gift(s) God gave you to benefit others? If not, make a change of heart today. God will reward you for your faithful service.

Have you gotten into the Bible today?

You can listen to any book of the Bible at the following link. God bless.
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