Today, I am so thankful that God is not concerned with the denomination we attend, or the nationality and country we come from for us to be children of his Kingdom. The biblical standard of belonging to the kingdom of God is clear and has been established by Jesus Christ.
"To Jesus, the whole human family is entrusted, as the flocks of sheep are entrusted to a shepherd. These sheep and lambs are to be tended with pastoral care. They will be guarded by the faithful Chief Shepherd, under the care of faithful under-shepherds, and if they will obey the voice of the Chief Shepherd, they will not be left to be devoured by wolves...
Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice, ... and they follow me” (John 10:27). The Shepherd of Israel does not drive His flock, but He leads them. His attitude is wholly one of invitation. “My sheep hear my voice.” If we are indeed sons and daughters of God, we not only hear, but recognize the voice above all others. We appreciate the words of Christ. We distinguish the truth as it is in Jesus from all error, and the truth refreshes the soul, and fills it with gladness..."
The beautiful illustration in Revelation 7:13-17 is a pastoral symbol of God caring for and redeeming His children.
Today marks the last weekend, with the last Sabbath, and the last Sunday of the 2024 Gregorian Calendar year. This past year has been full of experiences for all of us. I pray that many of those experiences were good and not bad events or crisis moments for you.
Through observation over this past year, the Holy Spirit has brought to my attention the importance, as believers in the soon coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus, that we need far less confidence in what man can do for or against us and far more confidence in what God can do for every believing soul.
It is clear, people are becoming more desperate and depressed by the way things are going in the world financially, and morally. The high cost of food, rent, electricity, gas, water, and airfare if you're living in Bermuda, is particularly outrageous. The moral standards have dropped with integrity. And it is a common thing to hear people calling good, bad, and bad, good.
Although it is very concerning. I am looking past these only temporal things to a better day. Yet, I am not naive about the fact that we must live here on earth until that better day comes.
For us to walk through the gates of Heaven, walk on the golden streets, and sing with heavenly angels. We must reach after Almighty God by faith.
My friend, God longs to have you expect great things from Him (NOW)! He longs to give you understanding in temporal and spiritual matters (NOW)! He can sharpen your intellect. He can give tact and skill to everything you are called to do.
He can turn your talents into a work of art. Just ask God for wisdom, and it will be given to you. Seek him fully with your whole heart today, and you will find in HIM, the key to all your success. Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
As you and I set our steps to celebrate the close of this year. Remember, those who talk unbelief, will have unbelief; but those who talk faith, will have the faith to move mountains. According to the seed, sown will be the harvest through the remainder of this year and into the year to come.
For you, it is my prayer that the favor of God may rest upon you and your family always, and may the hinges of your joy never rust, as you live in the favor of ALMIGHTY GOD!
By GARDEN MINISTRY
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