SCRIP-BITS

John 6:27.    Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
 
Ah Friends, the bland, routine days of life are slowly returning after an exciting, enthusiastic Christmas season. And oh how we adore the excitement and such! But please realize that life for the most part revolves around the same old, same old. There are many more bland, boring and humdrum days than lively, exciting ones, therefore we need to learn to accept the former with peace and contentment, otherwise our lives will be filled with constant boredom and dissatisfaction. I know it’s not easy to get up every day and generally speaking, do the same thing. Unfortunately though, that’s what life is all about, and possibly why the Lord chose to bless us each and every day with new mercies and blessings. Now that’s something special to look forward to, isn’t it! So let’s try and develop a joy for every day that there’s breath in our bodies, because we know that living in full surrender to Christ will bring new, unpredictable stuff each new day, stuff that will work together for our good, because that’s what He’s promised. (Rom.8:28) And also remember that the joy of the Lord is our strength. (Neh. 8:10) So when we’re joyful in the Lord we’re strong, able to move mountains. Conversely, anytime we lose that joy, we become weak and anaemic, unable to deal with the vagaries of life. And the easiest and best way to stay full of joy in the Lord is by living a life dedicated to the things of heaven, as Jesus wisely advises in our Bit. ‘Labour not for the meat (food) which perisheth, but for that meat (food) which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.’ And today we’ll continue looking at the last part of the Bit: ‘for him hath God the Father sealed,’ talking about the scriptures’ foretelling of Jesus’ coming and His overwhelming acceptance by the Father. Yesterday we looked at Isaiah’s prophecy, (Is.42:1-4); Jesus’ baptism, (Matt.3:16-17) and the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-8). Let’s begin with some daring words of Jesus on the subject. He was talking at the time about the Son’s relationship with the Father, and re John’s witness of him. ‘But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. He was a burning and a shining light (lamp): and ye were willing for a season (time) to rejoice in his light. But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape (form). And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. (You) Search the scriptures: for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And (but) ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. I receive not honour from men.’ (John 5:34-41) What a powerful testimony Friends! Hope it stirred us up, relit, reenergized that fire smouldering in our bellies! It’s that kind of uplifting, encouraging stuff we need to read everyday my people, so that we can stay focused on Christ and do the things He requires of us. Remember that’s what we promised ourselves to do this year of 2012; rededicate ourselves and our lives to Jesus, so that we can harness His omnipotence, as well as His humility, caring, kindness, mercy, forgiveness and unconditional LOVE, and thus live the optimum life possible as a believer and a true Christian. I’ll end here today Friends, because the other scriptures I want to share will make the Bit a tad long, and I know how you all can’t stand anything long pertaining to God. (smile) So until tomorrow, when we’ll have new mercies and blessings to enjoy, please walk safely with God. Much LOVE!…to LOVE your God…LIVE your Faith…and SPREAD His Word…that’s a believer’s motto…