The LIght Is Jesus The Christ

John 3:16-21 KJV

Changes For The Glory Of God

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.  (Psalm 90:12 KJV)

It is never too late to change. Then again, it may be too late. We can never know when the number of our days runs out and there is no more time to live life; to enjoy life. 

When the number of our days comes to an end what will we have contributed to humankind? Will we have contributed to the well being of others or have we been a detriment to the life and growth of others.

Jesus did not live and die for himself. He lived and died and lives again for the sake of humankind. He did not think about himself before he willingly sacrificed himself for us. He sole purpose was to save us from ourselves; from our own sinful ways.

So what shall we do as Christians? Shall we live solely for ourselves and our own gratification or live life to the glory of God following in Jesus' footsteps to the cross?

It is the beginning of a new year, maybe it would be wise to take stock of how we have lived our lives and maybe make a few changes that we might live life more fully in the presence of God.

Let us all pray for the wisdom of God that we might live our lives to the glory of God in thankfulness for what Jesus' has done for us. Amen.

God's Peace - Pr. J

Truth

An honest answer
    is like a kiss on the lips.

Prov 24:26 NIV

Well, the 2016 Presidential Elections are over. It has left the pundits shaking their heads in wonder. What did the American people see in Mr. Trump? Why him? Mr. Trump can be very crass. But, then again, if you listened closely, so were the words of his opponent. She just did it more politically correctly.

I am not sure why the country so strongly got behind Mr. Trump. There are many opinions flying around about that. But, I have a feeling it had something to do with honesty. He did more trash talking than was necessary. He was really crass at times; but, he appeared to speak what he thought to be the truth. He spoke what was on his heart and in his mind. He didn't cover up his ideas or his feelings in order to be politically correct. Maybe, the whole country could learn a lesson from this. The truth sometimes hurts. But, it can also be a wake up call to the genuine needs of others that may ultimately bring about a change necessary for the good of more people than the elite few. We shall see... Only God knows what is actually in store for us.

I have seen more than a few elections. In the end, what I know is that we ought not fear the changes that might come and they will come regardless of who our earthly leaders are. Do not worry. This world is not all that there is. Ultimately, it is God who is in charge in this world as well as in the eternal Kingdom that Jesus prepared for you. And, so we have hope.

It is so very good to have the elections and all the trash talk behind us. The people have chosen a new President and Commander in Chief. Mr. Trump is definitely a different sort of politician. And, yes! I would think that becoming the incumbent president confirms his status as a politician. May God help him to always speak the truth and even a little more gently.

God's Peace - Pr. J