If we turn away from the word which now comes to us as a message of salvation, that word will confront us finally as a word of condemnation. To listen to the word of Christ is no trivial matter. In hearing it, we take sides for Him or against Him.
Let’s trust God with our material needs, our obedience to His commands, and our service in His kingdom. God has promised to supply every real need that we will ever have. But we must have the faith to depend on Him rather than worldly sources.
Let’s meditate this week on the immensity of the patience that God has demonstrated toward us, and let’s show our gratitude for His patience in our dealings with one another. Let’s remember that others have to be patient with our impatience!
God is the only source of true security, and we are foolish if we ignore that fact. It may be tempting to put our trust in other people and other things, but we must keep our ultimate trust in the God who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Just over the horizon, our Father beckons us home, and even at this moment, we may be closer to that rest than we think. Let’s not fall short of the thing we’ve looked forward to all our lives. Let’s strive for heaven, and hasten the Lord’s coming.
Let’s devote some serious consideration to the good things about our family relationships, and be thankful for every blessing God has given to us in our homes. And let’s work on showing our gratitude for those who are our own flesh and blood!
Consider the concept of sacrifice. Let’s see if we can’t get a fresh understanding of the notion of “letting go” of activities and priorities that hinder our full dedication to the Lord and His work. Sacrifice is vital for us and our children.
Christ wants us to “walk” with Him, to live with Him day and night, absorbing His skill in living and adopting His way of thinking. He desires us to become so devoted to Him as our Master that it becomes the height of our ambition to be like Him.
The evidences of God’s concern are all around us. Let’s make it our aim to more fully appreciate the wondrous love with which our God loves us. And let’s more fully express our gratitude for His help by devoting ourselves to His work and worship.
In most congregations, there is now a keener interest in the work of the gospel around the world. This is a wonderful development. Let’s think this week about the need to carry the gospel everywhere — and let’s be thankful for the part we can play.
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