Sound Advice

Sometimes I amaze myself, but not in a good way. I will take financial advice from a trusted consultant. I will adhere to instructions from trained medical professionals. I will listen to advice from friends on a variety of subjects. But I often ignore the truths and wisdom of God’s Word. How can I be so foolish as to reject the One who possesses all knowledge, wisdom, and understanding?

Proverbs 13:10 says, “By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.” Wisdom comes from listening to truth and wise counsel, always available in God’s Word. Insisting on our own way and opinions only leads to disagreements and trouble.

Not Just a Copy

If you visit an art store, you will be able to purchase prints of an original painting or photograph. Most likely you will have to go to an art gallery to purchase original artwork. The prints look just like the original, but don’t have the feel of the originals.

Hebrews 1:3 speaking of Jesus says, “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” Jesus didn’t come just to teach us how to live, as simply a good teacher. He didn’t just come to show us the way to God. He is the Way. He came as God Himself, showing us exactly who God is in His glory and power. The world wants to diminish who Jesus Christ is, because He puts a light upon their lives and exposes their darkness. But Jesus Himself claimed to be God and His life reveals the glory of God.

Fake Images

Lately, many popular people, scenes, and posts have been demonstrated to be fake, or misleading at best. Whether it is an instagram posts with bold claims or fake imagery or the bold claims of some self-proclaimed prophet, their stories and ideas have been shown to be greatly exaggerated, if not downright untrue.

Joshua 24:14 says, “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness.” It does no one any good to act like they love God, for He requires our hearts to possess a sincere faith and faithful worship. God desires those who diligently seek His wisdom and walk a life of true faith.

Wedding Feasts

It seems to me, a casual observer, that wedding meals are getting more elaborate. Some have become so expensive that guests are asked to contribute. At a wedding, there is great cause to celebrate, but the occasion can get a bit overblown. The wedding feast of the Lamb of God, however, will be the greatest cause for celebration and God has prepared a feast that could never be matched. At these wedding, Jesus will be married to His bride, the church of God, true believers in Him.

Revelation 19:6-8 says, “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, ‘Hallelujah! for the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure, for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.'” On the Sunday of Jesus’ resurrection from the grave, the disciples could celebrate His gift of salvation and victory over death. When Jesus returns for His children, we will celebrate His victorious rule over all peoples and the marriage feast of Jesus with the bride made up of those who have trusted in Him. This celebration will never end as those who have trusted in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will spend eternity with Him.

While Waiting

The day after Jesus was crucified, the disciples observed the Jewish Sabbath and waited. They were confused and bewildered, not having fully understood Jesus’ teaching about His resurrection. Their Lord had just been brutally killed and they didn’t know what to expect next, but hope remained.

Titus 2:11-13 says, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Jesus has left us on earth and just like the disciples we wait for His glorious return. As believers, we wait for Jesus to return in glory. We should not be passive but instead actively live godly and upright lives according to His power within us. He has given us salvation through His death on the cross, but so much more is to be gained by walking in His glorious might now and with Him in glory in the near future and forevermore.