Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Shalom,

I really love this from Proverbs 10:17:

17 He who heeds instruction and correction is [not only himself] in the way of life [but also] is a way of life for others. And he who neglects or refuses reproof [not only himself] goes astray [but also] causes to err and is a path toward ruin for others.

We are NOT alone in this life! We all have certain family, friends, relatives, co-workers, classmates, teachers, students, patients, employers, employees, clients, and any number of other people in different roles that we come in contact with. Some daily, others once in awhile. Everything we do affects not only ourselves, but every person we come in contact with! As born again believers, we have this from 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 as an admonition to pay attention to our choices:

2 You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3 clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. NKJV

Realize that people are "reading" you! Give them something worthwhile to read! Look at 1 Peter 3:15:

15 But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. AMP

We need, first of all, to give them something to ask about! AMEN! I want to leave you with THIS encouragement! God LOVES you! He is GOOD, all the time! Proverbs 10:22:

22 The blessing of the Lord--it makes [truly] rich, and He adds no sorrow with it [neither does toiling increase it].

Let's walk in the fullness of the BLESSING of God and be ready to give HIM all the glory. That means brag on Him! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with "Love Goes On" :


Shalom in Him!