THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE (Part 5) (Occupy till I come)

 

 

 

This is the 121^st letter:

 

Text for the day: Luke 19:12-13 (King James Version)

He said therefore, a certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

 

 

Our Theme for the day: THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE (Part 5) (Occupy till I come) 

 

Do you have a need for shelter, food, and water? On the other hand you may have all these things at your home. Most people would agree that these are the main things that bring a measure of life in our world today, or that it is in desperation off. Will their ever be a day when all will be well forever more? How does the homeless really fit into the plans of the haves? What goes through the mind of those who have not? To help us appreciate those who have not, Jesus spake these words as a guest in Zacchaeus the tax collector’s house after the healing of blind Bartimaeus. As Jesus opened his mouth He spake this parable, “A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.” [Luke 19:12-13]  

This parable and that of the Ten Virgins are similar in many respects, but there are also great dissimilarities. Through this parable Jesus was teaching that He will remain away for a considerable period of time before He returns to reward His faithful ones. This parable also teaches that it may be but a few years until our life's history shall close, but we must occupy until Jesus comes. Christ would have everyone educate himself to calmly contemplate His second appearing. All are to search the Word of God daily, but not neglect present duties. Christ declared that when He comes some of His waiting people will be engaged in business transactions. Some will be sowing in the field, others reaping and gathering in the harvest, and others grinding at the mill.

It is not God's will that His elect shall abandon life's duties and responsibilities and give themselves up to idle contemplation, by living in a religious dream. Yet some who have only shoes on their feet, and cloths on their backs, or no place to call home because of disaster or trial will be cared for. The Bible says, their bread and water will be sure. [Isaiah 33:16]  Many don’t think about it, but today could be our last day on earth. On the other hand we may be doing well by the statistics of the world, but the next minute our life could change for the worse. Just ask the people of Haiti and they will tell you that the rich where doing their thing, and the poor where trying to coup with life. But on Tuesday January 12, 2010 every thing changed for all.

Through an earthquake the rich and poor were all brought to the same level. We may never know but we must all be ready. Jesus speaking through his servant said, We should watch, work and pray as though this were the last day that would be granted us on earth. This is what Jesus meant when He said Occupy till I come. Our only safety in life is not in money or the stuff in our homes, or in our bags if we live on the streets. Our only safety is in Jesus, and in doing our part each day as it comes. Working, watching, waiting, is a duty from God that serves as a blessing for every moment of our lives. It helps us to rely on the strength of Him who was dead and who is alive again, who lives forevermore, and that is Jesus. In your planning as servant leaders, make no calculation for months or years to come; these are not yours, but God’s. What God has given to us on a daily basis is to come to Him in morning and evening consecration, or worship. One brief day is given to us, so we must live as if it were our last on earth, work during its hours, and lay all your plans before God, to be carried out or given up, as His providence shall indicate.

 

 

Join us next time for another ray of sunshine from Garden Ministry.

 

Our Prayer for today: Lord teach us how to occupy according to your will, in Jesus name Amen. 1 Prayer Request Pray for Linda Nxumalo and his wife that God will keep them during the lost of their grandmother who was there for him like a mother. They are with the Soweto Gospel Choir so they will be unable to go back home to South Africa for the Funeral. Also news has come that their home was broken into and money stolen. ……………………………………………………………………….   We are into our 32nd week since starting Garden Ministry; it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/ . Garden Ministry would love to share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So ask yourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped you to hold on to your faith, or helped someone else hold on to theirs?   Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.   If you are blessed by these “uplifting gems”, share them.   These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci   For further information, comment or requests, E-mail Garden Ministry: http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/   Garden Ministry would love to thank you today for your prayers and continual faithfulness of sharing these letters with others like your self. Thank you for your insightful comments to Garden Ministry. If you love to leave a comment, go to our website at http://gardenministry.blogspot.com/ and then comment, follow the directions and then you will be finished. Truly I am encouraged how little can become much when you place it in the master’s hand. To all our faithful readers on behalf of the Garden Ministry team, we wish you Gods riches Blessings.