Focus on Jesus

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2)

• As we run the Christian race, we become easily tired and exhausted.


• The book of Hebrews encourages us to run with endurance the race that is set before us. We must lay aside the sin that stands in our way; we must shed the weights that hold us back; and we must press on even through persecution.


• To prevent weariness and discouragement in our souls, we must focus on Christ. He is running alongside us, supporting us when we stumble, and encouraging us with His example. Keeping our eyes on the author and finisher of our faith will help us stay close to the source of our strength and remain faithful to the finish.


• Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace. We can finish strong when we focus on Christ.

When God Calls

Then the LORD called yet again, "Samuel!" So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." He answered, "I did not call, my son; lie down again." (1 Samuel 3:6)

• A young boy named Samuel heard his name being called.
  
  
• He did not yet know the Lord, nor was the word of the Lord yet revealed to him.
  
  
• So the temple priest Eli had to help him understand who was calling him.
  
  
• God then revealed His plan for Samuel’s life.
  
  
• The Lord has a plan for us as well.
  
  
• And He calls to our hearts: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28).
  
  
• That is God’s call to us to receive the gift of His salvation, rest, and peace.
  
  
• The Savior is calling us to come to Him.
  
  
• The Lord Jesus Christ calls the restless ones to find their rest in Him.
  
  

Seek Love

Love cannot be measured by material things. People who are measuring feelings based on objects are superficial and empty inside. Love cannot be measured by flowers, chocolates, rings, gifts, text messages...

Love cannot be measured by how long you wait. It is always about how well you understand why you are waiting. Be patience and don't grumble in your waiting. Be forgiving and don't be bitter.

Love cannot be measured by how long you know one another. It is always about how you feel the love for the person regardless of time and space.

Love cannot be measured by the head. It is always measured by the feelings felt with the heart. Don't give childish reasons and whine. Take a deep breath, and say “Okay.” It is alright to wait a little.

Love cannot be measured by the theories of science. You don't have to do thousands of experiments. Don't test love simply. it can be a feeling so confusing, and it hurts and can tear people apart.

Love is so amazing and truly beyond measure!

Share your love and be a family of love.

Love heals, changes and harmonizes everything,

Seek love. The world has enough hatred and prejudice.

 

Feeling Useless

They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, (Psalm 92:14)

• We see younger or more able men and women doing extraordinary things that we cannot do. They can; we can’t. That is how it is.
  
  
• It is easy to feel useless when we can’t do the things we were once capable of doing. But we can love and we can pray. These are the works that time and experience have prepared us to do well.
  
  
• Love is the very best gift we have to give to God and to others. It is no small matter, for love is the means by which we fulfill our whole duty to God and our neighbor.
  
  
• Our love for one person may seem to be a small action, but love is the greatest gift of all (1 Cor. 13:13). And we can pray.
  
  
• Paul encouraged the Colossians to “continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2). Our prayers are a powerful force in the universe!
  
  
• Love and prayer are mighty works indeed, the mightiest works for any of us. Why? Because our God, who wants to use us, is an all-loving and all-powerful God.
  
  
• Begin the day with God; kneel down to Him in prayer; lift up your heart to His abode, and seek His love to share. God pours His love into our hearts that it might flow out to others.
  
  

God’s Word Prevails

So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that same day. (1 Samuel 31:6)

• The book of 1st Samuel ended with king Saul died together with his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men on the same day.
   
• Saul started off well as a king. But he turned back from following God. He had not performed His commandments.
   
• The Spirit of God departed from Saul. God had rejected him from being king. His kingdom would not continue. His sons would not be king after him.
   
• God had chosen a man after His own heart. David would be the next king.
   
• Saul knew David would be the next king. He was angry and furious with him. He wanted him dead.
   
• He tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded his presence twice.
   
• Eventually David escaped and hid in caves and other places of refuge.
   
• Saul sought David everywhere, but God did not deliver him into his hand.
   
• David had opportunities to kill Saul. But he didn’t.
   
• Once he said to his nephew, one of his mighty men, Abishai, "Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?"
   
• Then he said further, "As the LORD lives, the LORD shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall go out to battle and perish. The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD's anointed.” (1 Samuel 26: 10)
   
• King Saul died. He was killed in battle.
   
• David became the next king. He was a man after God's own heart.
   
• Nothing can stop God's plan. God’s Word prevails.