GOD smites. ~ (Ezekiel 7:9)

God loves and wraps His loving arms around His creatures, but He also smites. He speaks of Himself in the verse above. God inflicts punishment on the wicked for their sins.  When He smites, they are destroyed.  The acceptance of the Gift of Salvation is the only way to escape His wrath.  Salvation through Christ reconciles us with God.  Do you have Christ?

REFLECTION
A lot of people get it all wrong when references are made to certain attributes of God in the Old Testament. They do not want them brought up. We need to be reminded that, for as long one is yet to be born-again, they are not freed from the old covenant. They are living under the Law, and the Lord literally treats them as such.  

When you surrender to Jesus you are no longer living under the Law, but Grace.  Jesus is fulfilled the law for us and freed us from the dominion of the old testament. Through Him, God the Father forgives our sins and chooses to forget them (Jeremiah 31:30-34 and Hebrews 8:8-12).

Jesus came so you might have life and have it abundantly.  He made a huge sacrifice on the cross when He died for your sins.  Make the decision to surrender all to Him today.

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GOD protects the simple-hearted. ~ (Psalm 116:6)

God protects those who have the mind of a child.  These are people without vengeance, jealousy, or hatred.  They are gentle, humble, and pure in heart.  They fear the Lord, obey His commands, seek Him wholeheartedly, and yield readily to His will.

REFLECTION
The aforementioned are all traits of a person who is filled with the Spirit of God, known also as the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:19-23).  A person is filled with the Holy Spirit only when he has totally surrendered to Jesus Christ.

It is not as complicated to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour.  Make that life-changing decision today!

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JESUS CHRIST is the Sure Foundation. ~ (Isaiah 28:16)

Jesus Christ should be the basis for everything we are, and all that we do. Some people put their hope in other gods, false beliefs, fellow human beings, the world system, and other personal desires.  These are bound to fail them.  Such individuals become victims of the snares of satan and eventually live in frustration.  When we reject Jesus Christ and choose not to build on Him, we would labor all we can, but our harvest would be a load of grief. 

You will not fail if all that concerns you is established upon the doctrine of Jesus Christ.  Submitting to His authority enables you to stand firm when you encounter the challenges of life.  With Him, you will overcome whatever comes your way.  He will never forsake you.


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GOD gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ~ (Daniel 2:21)

God gives wisdom to those who are wise enough to know how important it is, and seek Him for it.  If you are striving for excellence, it takes discernment to know that you can reach the top with ease if God is on your side, while others are struggling to get there.

It is good to be hardworking but wisdom is what makes you extremely successful in your endeavors. James 1:5 says wisdom is ours for the asking.  Ask God for it.  He will give it to you.

REFLECTION
All good things and perfect gifts come from God the Father through Jesus Christ His Son (1 Corinthians 8:6), and it is by Him that they are maintained (Colossians 1:17).  These blessings make you rich without painful toil, but you cannot receive them without accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.  Make a decision to surrender all to Him today.

How Can I Receive Jesus Christ As My Lord and Saviour, Today?