Be Hospitable!
Hebrews 13:2 reads, "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it."
Leon Morris writes, "The writer is not advocating hospitality on the off chance that one might happen to receive an angel as guest but rather because God is pleased when believers are hospitable. Sometimes unexpectedly happy results follow acts of hospitality. It was highly esteemed in the ancient world and was certainly very important for Christians. Accommodation at inns was expensive, and in any case inns had a bad reputation. But as Christian preachers traveled around, believers gave them lodging and so facilitated their mission. Without hospitality in Christian homes, the spread of the faith would have been much more difficult."
The truth is clear. God uses the acts of hospitality of Christians to spread His love. Look for ways to invite guests into your home.
Blessings!
Rex
Friday, May 15, 2009
A Song Filled Heart
Do songs of praise to God flood your soul? Is there an overwhelming sense of joy and peace in your life? The filling of the Spirit makes this possible.
Believers are commanded to be filled (controlled, yielded to) the Holy Spirit. "Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts." (Eph. 5:18-19 NLT)
Yes, the spirit-filled Christian enjoys a song-filled heart. The fruits of the spirit-filled life are also evident. Some of these are: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23).
Would you like for these characteristics to describe you? Do you want a song-filled heart? You Can!
Prayer: "Lord, I want to be filled with your presence. I release control of my life and ask for You to take control. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
Do songs of praise to God flood your soul? Is there an overwhelming sense of joy and peace in your life? The filling of the Spirit makes this possible.
Believers are commanded to be filled (controlled, yielded to) the Holy Spirit. "Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts." (Eph. 5:18-19 NLT)
Yes, the spirit-filled Christian enjoys a song-filled heart. The fruits of the spirit-filled life are also evident. Some of these are: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23).
Would you like for these characteristics to describe you? Do you want a song-filled heart? You Can!
Prayer: "Lord, I want to be filled with your presence. I release control of my life and ask for You to take control. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
Thursday, May 14, 2009
ALIVE!
"Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. You used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. . . but God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so very much, that even while we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's special favor that you been saved!) For He raised us from the dead along with Christ, and we are seated with Him in the heavenly realms - all because we are one with Christ Jesus."
(Eph. 2:1-2, 4-6 NLT)
Yes, believer - You are alive in Christ Jesus. Thank God for salvation!
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for saving me. In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
"Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. You used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. . . but God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so very much, that even while we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's special favor that you been saved!) For He raised us from the dead along with Christ, and we are seated with Him in the heavenly realms - all because we are one with Christ Jesus."
(Eph. 2:1-2, 4-6 NLT)
Yes, believer - You are alive in Christ Jesus. Thank God for salvation!
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for saving me. In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
TODAY: A Reminder Of God's Love And Compassion
"Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Every morning of life brings a fresh outpouring of God's love and compassion upon his followers. Enjoy the day! Rejoice in knowing that you are loved and cared for by God.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for this day! Remind me of Your love and care for me. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
"Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Every morning of life brings a fresh outpouring of God's love and compassion upon his followers. Enjoy the day! Rejoice in knowing that you are loved and cared for by God.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for this day! Remind me of Your love and care for me. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Changing Of The Seasons
The changing of the seasons should remind us of God's faithfulness. He created the times and seasons and promises that they will continue until the end of the earth. God said to Noah, "as long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease." (Genesis 8:22)
Yes, the changing of the seasons should focus our praise on the Creator!
Blessings!
Rex
The changing of the seasons should remind us of God's faithfulness. He created the times and seasons and promises that they will continue until the end of the earth. God said to Noah, "as long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease." (Genesis 8:22)
Yes, the changing of the seasons should focus our praise on the Creator!
Blessings!
Rex
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Return To The Lord!
How easy it is for a believer to drift away from a close fellowship with the Lord! It happens when one tries to find rest and satisfaction in something or someone, instead of their Lord (see Isaiah 55:2). The result is that believers (like Israel) find themselves in exile (bondage) and away from the blessings of God.
Does that describe you today? The good news is that God is calling out to you. Isaiah 55:6-7 reads: "Seek the Lord while he may be found, call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."
Return to Your Lord! He is waiting on you.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for your mercy and forgiveness. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings,
Rex
How easy it is for a believer to drift away from a close fellowship with the Lord! It happens when one tries to find rest and satisfaction in something or someone, instead of their Lord (see Isaiah 55:2). The result is that believers (like Israel) find themselves in exile (bondage) and away from the blessings of God.
Does that describe you today? The good news is that God is calling out to you. Isaiah 55:6-7 reads: "Seek the Lord while he may be found, call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."
Return to Your Lord! He is waiting on you.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for your mercy and forgiveness. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings,
Rex
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The Lord Sustains The Humble
"Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground." (Psalm 147:5-6)
What a great, powerful and all-knowing God we serve! May we "humble ourselves. . . under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." (I Peter 5:6)
Prayer: "Thank you Lord, for giving me strength for today! In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
"Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground." (Psalm 147:5-6)
What a great, powerful and all-knowing God we serve! May we "humble ourselves. . . under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." (I Peter 5:6)
Prayer: "Thank you Lord, for giving me strength for today! In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
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