For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:26 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/jas.2.26.KJV
We’re not required to work for Him, we do it because of what He did for us. God loves us long before we even knew about Him. We should spread His Love into everything that we do and say.
I’m feeling nostalgic today because there was not enough time shared between me and my Dad before he passed. I hope that this post might cause some to think of their Dad and make sure to say the things that need to be said while there is time.
On that day in every person’s life, there will be an empty chair. At Thanksgiving and other holidays, you won’t see him there. You will remember everything he said and some things that he didn’t but you will also remember your last words to him. Good or bad, angry or loving. You will miss his hugs and his laugh and for some, you may miss his cooking too.
Dad is special and being one is special too. Any man can father a child but it takes a special one to be a Dad. He is usually always around except when he’s working. He always comes home tired but he can still talk to you about your problems.
Sometimes, he might be a little rough around the edges when he’s tired or maybe the bills are piling up more than the paycheck is but usually, those times don’t last very long…if you have a real Dad. God gives Dads a special helping hand from their wives because they are a part of the family equation too.
Dads and Moms are both special to their children, each in their own way. Mom can fix a scraped knee with a hug and a kiss and she can stir up some really tasty chocolate milk too. But Dad can put a worm on a hook for you and then help you catch the fish if it’s too big and he can go hunting with you too. There are lots of things that our parents do that we take for granted but you will remember every one of them when that day comes that they aren’t around anymore.
So…make sure that you tell them how you feel now while they are here because you won’t see their smile or feel that hug once they are gone.
Our world is persecuting any form of Christianity or Christian belief. Some of the ways this is being done is by shaming us or businesses owned by Christians but this is only the beginning. Jesus said that these “pains” would come before the time of the end and we have been living in this period of many pains for the last few years. Belief in Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation and it is our obligation to tell others about this. So why are there so few people who will answer a survey for Him and say that they are His followers? Is it because they are not His but are just pretending to be?
In Luke 12:4-5 it says: 4“Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that. 5 But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear.
Tell others about your faith and in whom you have placed your faith because faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven. Life here is swift and short but eternity comes after we die. Make sure of your eternal home and that it is with your Savior and not with those who have only visited the church occasionally. That day is coming when He is returning for His church and all of those who have believed. It is not a long time away, it could be tomorrow. So make sure today.
