Encouragement

[Alive]

Encouragement

 

Rom. 8:28 (NAS20S)   And we know that  God  causes  all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are  called according to His purpose.

Matt. 11:28 (MOUNCE-NT) Come to me, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will refresh you.

1Cor. 10:13 (MOUNCE-NT) No trial has overtaken you that is not distinctively human; and God is faithful; he will not let you be tested beyond what you can bear, but with the trial will also provide the way through, so that you will be able to endure it.

James 1:2 (NAS20S)    Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter  various  trials,

1Pet. 1:6 (NAS20S)  In this you greatly rejoice, even though now  for a little while,  if necessary, you have been distressed by  various  trials,

1Pet. 4:12 (NAS20S)    Beloved, do not be surprised at the  fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though something strange were happening to you;

2Pet. 2:9 (NAS20S)  then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from  a trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the  day of judgment,

Phil. 4:4 (NAS20S)    Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentle spirit be known to all people.  The Lord is  near. ⁶  Do not  be anxious about anything, but in everything by  prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷ And  the peace of God, which surpasses all  comprehension, will  guard your hearts and  minds in  Christ Jesus.

Phil. 4:8 (NAS20S)   Finally, brothers and sisters,  whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is  lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ⁹ As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen  in me, practice these things, and  the God of peace will be with you.

In the course of our days on earth, we face various challenges. Some are the things that are common to all men and some are because we are sons of God and face spiritual battles not common to all men.

There are seasons when it seems we have reached the end of what we can endure and we may become discouraged or weary to the bone. We all carry a sack over our shoulder and burdens accumulate over time until we take that sack off our shoulder and empty it out upon the Lord’s shoulders for Him to bear.

In such times know that the Lord is present to refresh. Seek His presence and approach the throne for Grace and Help. Know that He is faithful and will let nothing touch you, but what is good for you. Trust in the Lord and rejoice for you are His son or daughter.

Empty that sack today and remember to do the same tomorrow. Do not let the yesterdays and tomorrows crowd out the joys of today.

Matt. 6:34 (MOUNCE-NT) Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious about itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

[debrakay]

Psalms 118:24 (NKJV)
This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

[Alive]

2 minutes ago, debrakay said:

Psalms 118:24 (NKJV)
This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Amen! Thank you for your contribution. Ain't God Good!

[B-B]

 

All Things Made New

1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I,John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

6 And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 

Revelation 21

 

[Alive]

Gonna be grand!

[B-B]

1 minute ago, Alive said:

Gonna be grand!

I agree 😊

How blessed we are

[Alive]

Just now, B-B said:

I agree 😊

How blessed we are

As much as I try, I just cannot grasp what it will be like to see Him and a universe where there is only Joy and Righteousness. Where all struggles are gone and only peace between all before the Lord.

[B-B]

1 minute ago, Alive said:

As much as I try, I just cannot grasp what it will be like to see Him and a universe where there is only Joy and Righteousness. Where all struggles are gone and only peace between all before the Lord.

Me too @Alive ... I cannot grasp it either. But whenever I read of what's to come, my heart praises the Lord in gratitude & thankfulness. 

Absolutely... How wonderful this will be! Peace & Joy & Righteousness 😄

[Alive]

3 minutes ago, B-B said:

Me too @Alive ... I cannot grasp it either. But whenever I read of what's to come, my heart praises the Lord in gratitude & thankfulness. 

Absolutely... How wonderful this will be! Peace & Joy & Righteousness 😄

Sometimes, I imagine a garden and walking with the Lord in a place that lacks nothing. Eden.

[B-B]

1 minute ago, Alive said:

Sometimes, I imagine a garden and walking with the Lord in a place that lacks nothing. Eden.

Oh I do so hope that there is/are many gardens, with so many beautiful flowers 💐 😄

....wow....to 'physically ' be able to walk side by side with our Lord!! How will we respond? We can only imagine....