My friends, I am getting frequent e-mails from people with concerns about the current events as they are unfolding in America and all the unrest in the entire globe every single day.
I completely understand where the thoughts and concerns are coming from and I am grieved as well to watch what is happening. However, we are also called to the reality of facts through the “eyes” of scripture.
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:26
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Mark 8:36
“For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Luke 9:25
Philippians 4 is a wonderful chapter and Psalm 37 makes it very clear as to how we are to respond to evil; that we are not to fret. The entire chapter is a wonderful outlay of answers for us as we face uncertain days ahead.
We must keep our focus on Jesus.
Focus~
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.” James 4:14
Focus~
“. . . observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Matthew 28:20
Focus~
“There is no fear in (God’s) love; but perfect love casts out fear. . .” I John 4:18
Focus~
“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6.
Focus~
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Focus~
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Thought for the week,
“Finally. . . whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, good report; think on these things!” Philippians 4:8
Have a great week,
Judith
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