TIME to REVIEW our LIFE

 

1 Corinthians 11:31

King James Version

31 For if we would judge ourselves, 

we should not be judged.

Are you of CHRIST?

Or, of the world?

Here's how you can find out.

Through Scripture.

Listen to what JESUS said:

Matthew 6:24

King James Version

24 No man can serve two masters: 

for either he will hate the one, 

and love the other; 

or else he will hold to the one, 

and despise the other. 

Ye cannot serve God 

and mammon.

Luke 16:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; 

but God knoweth your hearts:

for that which is highly esteemed among men 

is abomination in the sight of God.

Listen to what apostle Paul said:

Romans 12:2

King James Version

2 And be not conformed to this world: 

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, 

that ye may prove what is that good, 

and acceptable, 

and perfect, 

will of God.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

What path have you chosen?

Make time to re-view your life now.

It will be the most important decision, for the LORD JESUS said:

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

What is the GOSPEL?

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

King James Version

3 For I delivered unto you first of all 

that which I also received, 

how that Christ died for our sins 

according to the scriptures;

4 And that he was buried, 

and that he rose again the third day 

according to the scriptures:

Ever heard about the Rapture?

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

King James Version

16 For the Lord himself 

shall descend from heaven 

with a shout, 

with the voice of the archangel, 

and with the trump of God: 

and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain 

shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, 

to meet the Lord in the air: 

and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Would you like to have eternal life with the LORD?

Then, it's really time to take a hard look at how we've lived our lives.

And have the HOLY SPIRIT show us, how we've erred.

That we may please GOD.

Only a proud man will think himself perfect.

According to the Bible, all have sinned.

Romans 3:23

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23 For all have sinned, 

and come short of the glory of God;

Only by GOD's GRACE are we not consumed.

Lamentations 3:22-23

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22 It is of the Lord's mercies 

that we are not consumed, 

because his compassions fail not.

23 They are new every morning: 

great is thy faithfulness.

Every morning is an opportunity to seek God.

May we all make it on time.

That's why it's important to WAKE up now.

And review the life we've lived, so far.

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What would it take for PEOPLE to WAKE up?

 

1 Thessalonians 5:5-6

King James Version

5 Ye are all the children of light, 

and the children of the day: 

we are not of the night, 

nor of darkness.

6 Therefore let us not sleep, 

as do others; 

but let us watch and be sober.

JESUS is waking us up.

It's time to wake up.

What do we need to wake up from?

Why do we need to wake up at all?

Revelation 3:2-3

King James Version

2 Be watchful, 

and strengthen the things which remain, 

that are ready to die: 

for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

3 Remember therefore how thou hast received 

and heard, 

and hold fast, 

and repent. 

If therefore thou shalt not watch, 

I will come on thee as a thief, 

and thou shalt not know what hour 

I will come upon thee.

The LORD warned the time is at hand.

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

Our salvation draws near.

Romans 13:11-14

King James Version

11 And that, 

knowing the time, 

that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: 

for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

12 The night is far spent, 

the day is at hand: 

let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, 

and let us put on the armour of light.

13 Let us walk honestly, 

as in the day; 

not in rioting and drunkenness, 

not in chambering and wantonness, 

not in strife and envying.

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, 

and make not provision for the flesh, 

to fulfil the lusts thereof.

How do we even know we need to wake up?

Ephesians 5:13-20

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13 But all things that are reproved 

are made manifest by the light: 

for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

14 Wherefore he saith, 

Awake thou that sleepest, 

and arise from the dead, 

and Christ shall give thee light.

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, 

not as fools, 

but as wise,

16 Redeeming the time, 

because the days are evil.

17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, 

but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

18 And be not drunk with wine, 

wherein is excess; 

but be filled with the Spirit;

19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms 

and hymns and spiritual songs, 

singing and making melody in your heart 

to the Lord;

20 Giving thanks always 

for all things unto God and the Father 

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

You will only really wake up, when repentance is real.

That's when the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD will show up, and start teaching you everything about JESUS.

Acts 2:38

King James Version

38 Then Peter said unto them, 

Repent, 

and be baptized every one of you 

in the name of Jesus Christ 

for the remission of sins, 

and ye shall receive 

the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Only the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD  can wake us up from sin.

Sin is death.

Romans 5:12

King James Version

12 Wherefore, 

as by one man sin entered into the world, 

and death by sin; 

and so death passed upon all men, 

for that all have sinned:

We need to wake up from it.

So we may join JESUS, in our glorified bodies, when GOD says it's time!

And that moment draws ever nearer.

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Updated 15 March 2022

The JOY of the LORD

 

Hosea 6:6

King James Version

6 For I desired mercy, 

and not sacrifice; 

and the knowledge of God 

more than burnt offerings.

Does anyone care to know, what pleases God?

I thought about that this morning.

I had been deep in my grief for 52 days now, after my baby sis passed away.

Searching Scripture for comfort, I came upon this verse, with the curious, catchy phrase a few days ago:

Nehemiah 8:10

King James Version

10 Then he said unto them, 

Go your way, 

eat the fat, 

and drink the sweet, 

and send portions unto them 

for whom nothing is prepared: 

for this day is holy unto our Lord: 

neither be ye sorry; 

for the joy of the Lord 

is your strength.

And I thought to myself, what was the "joy of the Lord"?

For if I found it, then I'd be able to derive strength from it.

It will surely help, as I mourn.

Looking deeper into it, I found these articles Spirit and I have written the past years, which answered my own question:

What GOD Looks For

Something God Likes

Why Did God Create Man?

What Does Jesus Want Us to Do?

How Does JESUS Wish to be LOVED?

What does the LORD require of us?

HOW to KNOW the WILL of GOD

JESUS as the FOUNDATION of Our Life, Home, and Work

The BORN AGAIN heart

WALKING in the SPIRIT

The ONE, TRUE GOD

REPENTANCE

In contrast, it's also good to know what displeases God, so we may know where we need to be corrected by SPIRIT, and be perfect in the eyes of GOD.

What are ABOMINATIONS to GOD?

Things To Get Rid of In Your House Right Now

AWARENESS of sin

When you think of GOD, you think less of self.

And that's where healing will begin.

I thank JESUS, and the HOLY SPIRIT, for this wonderful gift.